Livonia: At age 43 and far too soon, Meghan passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, after her courageous and hard-fought 2 ½ year battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. She was born at Highland Hospital on December 22, 1981, to Mark and Mary (Mullen) Schuster. Meghan is also survived by her loving and caring husband, Kenneth Nowicki, her sons, Owen and Isaac, who were the lights of her life, and her siblings, Dane Schuster, and Kimberly (Paul) Bielewicz, nephews and niece, Jacob (Kinzie Decker) & Tyler Schuster and Natalie and Zachary Bielewicz, paternal grandmother, June Schuster, and many other loving relatives, friends and co-workers. They will forever hold Meghan’s memory in their hearts and cherish the beautiful imprint she made on their lives.

Meghan grew up in Lima and graduated from Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School, Class of 2000. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buffalo and spent her career as a dedicated medical technologist, at Sisters Hospital in Buffalo, RGH, and lastly, URMC. Throughout her life, Meghan inspired others to live life to the fullest giving it their all, as she did. She loved fiercely and laughed often – bringing those around her along for the fun. Meghan’s family was her world. She made the most of every opportunity and cherished each moment of being a wife and mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, and friend, of which she had many. Meghan loved traveling; visiting beaches and parks were her favorite. She, Ken, Owen, and Isaac, took a phenomenal family vacation last summer to the beautiful Grand Canyon, fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. She made the best birthday cakes ever, depicting whatever theme her boys wanted. Gardening, growing plants and flowers, especially sunflowers were high on her list of favorite things to do along with being a foster mom to pups in need of a home.

In keeping with Meghan’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, which we will all share at her Celebration of Life Gathering, which will take place during the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for the future needs of Owen and Isaac be sent to:  P.O. Box 30, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon, NY: At age 39, Brandon passed unexpectedly on March 16, 2025.  He was predeceased by his grandparents:  Thomas Freeman, Kay Freeman, Joan Barrett, Bill Caufield, and Joelle’s grandfather Tom “Moose” Conine; also his favorite dog and best friend Duke.

Survived by his wife of 11 years, Joelle (Conine) Freeman, and children, Isabel Rose (his “Bugzie”) Freeman and Cole Christopher (his “Coley Moley”) Freeman; parents Thomas and Linda (Barrett) Freeman; grandfather Arthur “Papa” Barrett; siblings, Ashley (Steve) Comeau, Tommy (Katherine) Freeman; father and mother-in-law, Chris (Jennifer) Conine; brother, Colin (Samantha) Conine; nieces and nephews, Barrett, Cameron (Godson), Ava, Collin, Connor, Calum (Godson), and Beau (Godson.)  Also survived by many many other loving family and friends.

Brandon was everybody’s ‘go-to’ guy – reliable, hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. He excelled at everything he did – whether it was his work in construction, his ridiculous golf skills or expertly whipping the kids off the tube at Keuka Lake. But above everything else, the thing he did best in life was to be a husband, father, brother and son. He was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He was a constant presence of love, strength and support in all of our lives.

He loved Joelle with his entire being. He cherished and deeply respected her as a wife, a mother and a person. They were friends well before they were married and it showed in the way they cared for and supported one another. But nothing brought him more joy than his two little nuggets, Izzy and Cole. Being their father was his greatest pride, and he embraced the role with endless love, patience and acceptance. Whether he was playing with them in the yard, dancing with them in the kitchen, or simply holding them close, he gave them his full attention, making them feel like the most important people in the world—because to him, they were. He filled their lives with adventure, laughter, safety and endless memories, always leading with kindness, gentleness, and a heart full of love.

Brandon was an exceptional athlete in high school and carried that determination into every aspect of his life. He attended the University of Utah and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree, and ultimately achieved the high honor of being a certified Professional Engineer. But you would never know it, because he was also the humblest person you would ever meet. Through hard work and dedication, he became a partner at Crane Hogan, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

At home, he loved to have a garden in the summer – but no one loved to stop at a farm stand more than Brandon to get his tomatoes for every meal of the day during the summer months.

He always had a project going – whether it was at his own home or literally ANYONE else’s house. He was the person you always called and he would drop whatever it was he was doing to come help you – and he did it with a smile on his face, and boy did that smile light up a room.

He was the kind of person that made life better just by being in it. He was our ‘Bunny’, ‘Smelly’, ‘Broski-von-joski’. He was our Brando. And we loved him with everything we had and we always will.

The Family will be holding a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, March 22nd, all are welcome. Please contact the family for details. There will be a short service and a time of sharing memories, following there will be a time of love and remembering Brandon, bring your best story as we share Brandon’s beautiful life. Interment will take place privately at St. Agnes Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Brandon’s Memory to The Brandon Freeman Memorial, PO Box 112, Avon, NY 14414.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 96, John passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mt. Morris, NY. He was born on April 29, 1928, to the late Clarence and Margaret (Donnelly) Tighe. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Burger) Tighe; his brother, Charles Tighe, sister, Jean Tighe and brother-in-law, Gary Dunbar. Survived by his  children, Karen (Michael) Flick, Keely (Robert) Papay, sister, Mary Alice Tighe, Jill Dunbar and brother Jim (Jean) Tighe; Mary Ellen Burger, along with his 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

John was a railroad engineer, working with Conrail, in Buffalo for many years. He was an US Army veteran, serving from 1950 – 1952.

A private burial will take place at a later date in the Western New York National Cemetery, Pembroke, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye, NY:  David G. Roome was born on April 6, 1952, and passed on March 16, 2025, at age 72.  He was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Roy and Ruth (Morrell) Roome.  David is survived by his daughter Lindsay Roome of Taos, NM, his partner of many years, Becky Holton of Honeoye, a sister Marlene (Mark) Thone of FL, a brother Roger Roome (Amy Smith) of Honeoye. Dave was also a father figure to Becky’s children, Michael (Kiki) Holton of Lima, Cory Holton (Billy Hubbard) of Fl, Tyler (Adrianna) Holton of Livonia, and was also “Papa Dave” to 5 of Becky’s grandchildren.

Dave graduated from Honeoye Central School in 1970.  Dave was a well-known figure in both Honeoye and Livonia.  He generously donated his time and resources to many community activities.  Dave was also a skydiver from 1972 until his daughter was born.  He was a dedicated baseball umpire from 1990, until now, and was inducted into the Genesee Valley Umpires Association Hall of Fame in 2021.  Dave founded and managed his company, Roome Technologies, of Honeoye for over 20 years before acquiring Old Hickory Golf Course in 2021, which became his passion.

Dave had many hobbies during his life: skiing, snowboarding, biking, baseball, golfing, boating, and many more.  He was a lifelong fan of the NY Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Dave was well known for his generous spirit and his commitment to improving the lives of others. Dave was always pleasant to be around and good for a laugh. He will always be remembered as a man who always put others first, and whose impact will continue to resonate for many years to come.

Friends and family may call on Friday, April 4^th, from 4-7 pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte. 20a, Honeoye, where Dave’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5^th, at 11am. A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow at Dave’s second home, Old Hickory Golf Course, 6652 Big Tree Road, Livonia, NY. In lieu of flowers a Memorial contribution may be made in his memory to Honeoye Jr. Baseball League, PO Box 303, Honeoye, NY 14471 or to the Richmond Fire Department Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: Andrew passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Manchester, England, on December 5, 1950, to the late Roy and Patricia (Walker) Mills. Andrew is predeceased by his brother, Roger Mills, and his granddaughter, Shana Mills. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Ryan) Chapman, sons, Geoffrey (Sarah) Mills and Timothy Mills, grandchildren, Madison and Cooper Chapman, Evan, Aiden, Kristian, Skylar, T.J. Mills, and Taylor Rohr. Brothers, Christopher Mills, Peter (Leslie) Mills, and former wife of over 25 years, Donna Stone. 

You could often find Andy on the golf course, especially his favorite, the 19th hole. He cherished time spent boating and fishing on Honeoye Lake with his grandchildren. A skilled pool player, Andy was always up for a challenge, and he never missed the chance to watch Manchester United dominate on the pitch.

A proud veteran, Andy dedicated himself to serving his community, including his time as Post Commander of the Honeoye American Legion. He built his career with the United States Postal Service and proudly attended Cornell University. He was also the owner of the Shamrock Inn on East Lake Rd. in Honeoye.

His legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to family and service will always be remembered.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, where Andy’s memorial service will take place immediately following calling hours at 6 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to: Honeoye American Legion Post 1278, 4931 Co Rd 36, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Retsof, NY – At the age of 91, Geraldine passed away peacefully at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1933, to the late Giro and Josephine (Scorsone) Mastrolio.

Geraldine was predeceased by her husband, Angelo V. Giglio, sisters, Phyllis Occhioni and Elaine Temperato, brothers, Arthur Mastrolio and Peter A. Mastroliio.

She is survived by her son, Gerald (Nancy) Giglio, daughter, Jody (David) Richardson, grandchildren, Michael (Jessica) Giglio, Jonathan Giglio and Jayden Richardson, great grandchildren, Jake, Layla and Ace Giglio, sister Donna Morgan, sister-in-law, Barbara Mastrolio, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Geraldine was a guidance secretary at the York Central School District for 26 years. She loved baking cookies to pass out to family and friends at Christmas time.

Friends and family are invited to call from 5–7 PM on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Kevin W. Doughtery Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia. A private burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Geneseo, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Lucy’s Church, 13 North St., Geneseo, NY 14454.

To share a memory or express condolences, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com (http://www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye:  At age 72, Jim passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.  He was born on March 22, 1952, in Rochester, NY to the late Gerard and Mary Lou Pero.  Jim is predeceased by his sister, Loretta (Pero) Weeks.  Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Deborah “Debber” (Orbanac) Pero, his cherished daughter, Jennifer Pero-Lewis (Frank Waltman), his deeply adored grandchildren, Gabriel Lewis, Noelle Lewis, Garett Waltman, Carly Waltman, and his sister, Anne Pero, his niece, Devon Cozad, his nephew, Brandon (Liz) Ralph, his godson, Ryan Drake, along with several friends.

Jim worked for over 40 years as a supervisor at Kodak and spent an additional 5 years in finance at Gunlocke Corporation before retiring. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping with the “Krazy Kampers.” Later in life, Jim cherished family travel, especially trips to Old Forge, many cruises, and other adventures with his beloved wife. He also volunteered as a board member at the Little Lakes Community Center and looked forward to his volunteer Tuesdays at the American Wireless Museum in Bloomfield, NY.

Jim’s vast trivia knowledge was fueled by his passions for history, politics, and extensive DVD collection. He will be remembered for his wit, laughter, gentleness, and compassion. He will be sorely missed.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye.  A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at St. Marys Catholic Church, 8961 Main Street in Honeoye.  Interment will immediately follow Mass at St. Marys Cemetery, County Road 37 in Honeoye.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Macedon/Avon:  At age 58, Scott passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.  He was born on February 15, 1967, in Rochester, NY to the late Robert and Dorothy Harrington.  Predeceased by his brother, Glen Harrington.  He is survived by his sons, Robert (Amanda) Harrington, and Sean Harrington, his grandchildren, Kayden Ruske and Vincent Harrington, and his siblings, David (Robin) Harrington, Daniel (Debbie) Harrington, Robin (Jeff Brisbane) Frew, Tom (Betty) Harrington, and Jim (Faye) Harrington, his close friends, Steve and Larry Blaker, along with several aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call from 12-2PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Scott’s memorial service will take place immediately following calling hours at 2PM.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon: At age 70, Colleen passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home in Avon, NY.

Colleen was born on April 18, 1954, to the late Robert and Ruth Hite in Provo, Utah. She moved to Avon, New York when she was young and resided in Livonia and Avon for most of her life. After staying home to raise her five girls, Colleen went to college at Finger Lakes Community College and Suny Brockport and proudly obtained her master’s degree in physical education.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Chelsea Hite-Vallone, and her brother Richard Hite. Survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, C. William “Bill” Vallone, her daughters, Kari Hite-Vallone (Tim Dombrowski), Megan (Scott) Pierce, Kirsten Vallone, and Britanee Vallone (Jeff Dos Santos), her grandchildren, Ashlynn Dombrowski and Maddison Pierce, her siblings, Robert (Patricia) Hite, Ron (Patty) Hite, Mike (Penny) Hite, Tom (Lorraine) Hite, Tim Hite, and Paula Schwartz, along with several, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Throughout her professional and personal life, Colleen wore many different hats. She devoted her life and livelihood to serving, teaching and helping others, but health and fitness were always her true passion. Colleen was a dedicated educator, coach, fitness instructor, and volunteer. She loved teaching her aerobic classes, whether it was a gym full of little ones at the Livonia Primary School or water aerobics to her ladies in York Central school pool. During the spring / summer months, Colleen’s spare time was spent caring for her vegetable and flower gardens. Her interest in gardening grew throughout the years and she completed her Master Gardener course a few years ago.

Colleen’s greatest joys and accomplishments were the love of her husband, and the gift of being a mom to her daughters and Grandma to her granddaughters. Her life always revolved around the girls; she was at every soccer and basketball game, concert, recital, birthday party, road trip and backyard party whether it was in NY, MA or CT. She truly loved watching her girls grow and shine.

Colleen’s life was marked by her deep faith and commitment to the Catholic Church, she was fiercely passionate about her faith. All you needed to do was walk into her house and you knew where she stood. She felt so blessed to be able to teach a class of four-year-olds about their faith at St. Agnes School in Avon, her alma mater a few years ago.

She is going to be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street, in Livonia. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4 Avon Geneseo Road in Geneseo. Interment will immediately follow Mass at St. Michaels Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to: C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Springwater – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen E. Swingle Sr., who departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Wellsville, NY. He was 74 years old. Born on November 3, 1950, in Canandaigua, NY, Stephen was the beloved son of the late George and Emily (Bovee) Swingle. A devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy of love, ingenuity, and adventure.

He is survived by his cherished children: Sheila (Christopher) Gibbs, Tina Swingle, Stephen (Christina) Swingle Jr., and George (Lillie) Swingle. He was a proud grandfather to twelve grandchildren and a great-grandfather to five great-grandchildren. Stephen is also survived by his loving siblings: Marilynn Swingle, Judith (Brian) Gibson, James Swingle (late wife Donna) and his partner Bonnie Black, and Timothy (Debbie) Swingle, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A Life of Innovation and Passion

Stephen was a gifted engineer and designer, known for his expertise in laminating equipment. His ingenuity led to the development of specialized accessories that facilitated the application of magnetic strips to identification card systems used worldwide. His contributions to this industry left a lasting impact, reflecting his intelligence, creativity, and drive for innovation.

Beyond his professional achievements, Stephen embraced life with an adventurous spirit. He found joy in traveling, motorcycling, and snowmobiling, often sharing these experiences with family and friends. He also enjoyed visiting local Legion Halls, engaging in lively discussions about current events and politics, always staying informed and passionate about the world around him.

Those who knew Stephen will remember him as a brilliant and independent thinker with a sharp wit, a kind heart, and a steadfast loyalty to those he loved. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Per Stephen’s request, there will be no formal calling hours or public service. A private burial will take place on May 23, 2025. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Geneseo:  At age 86, Terry passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 with her family by her side at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.

Terry was born on March 21, 1938 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Carl and Ruth (Williams) Dawson.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth M. Book; daughters, Lorraine “Lori” (Linda) Book and Renee (Michael) Book Kleinhans all of Geneseo; grandchildren, Reese Kleinhans and Garin Kleinhans; brother David (Joy) Dawson of OH.  She is also survived by her niece Erin (Aaron) Holley, nephews Mike, Chris (Nancy) and Brent (Christi) Dawson, grand nieces, grand nephews, and loving friends.

Terry met her husband Ken at Kent State University and they were married in New Philadelphia in 1961. Their first big move was across the country to Tucson, Arizona. A few years later, they moved back to the Midwest and lived in several places in Indiana and Michigan. They finally settled in Geneseo, NY in 1980.  

Terry received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from SUNY Geneseo while continuing to raise her two children. She worked part-time at Livonia Public Schools and as an instructor and clinical supervisor at SUNY Geneseo. She also served as the Director of the Speech and Hearing Clinic at SUNY Geneseo for many years before retirement. 

Terry loved horses, riding, playing tennis, waterskiing and gardening.  She will be forever remembered for her love of entertaining. She welcomed everyone to her home with a smile and an offer of something to eat and drink. Hosting Gourmet Club at her home or open houses on Christmas Eve were some of her entertaining highlights.  Her cinnamon rolls, buckeyes and apple pies were the best. 

Terry was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Geneseo and served as a Deacon who mentored the acolytes. Her joy in life were her grandchildren and she loved to take them to church with her and taught them how to serve as acolytes.  She was also a member of the Geneseo Garden Club for many years. 

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Terry’s Life will be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 3^rd, at the Central Presbyterian Church, 31 Center Street, Geneseo, NY.  Interment will follow at the church memorial garden.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Terry’s memory to the Central Presbyterian Church, 31 Center Street, Geneseo, NY 14454 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Center Blvd. Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: At age 70, Roy passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Ontario Center in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on May 13, 1954 in Rochester, NY to the late Arthur and Marilyn Rodway. He is survived by his partner, Debi DeGeorge, his daughters Krista Steinmetz and Patti (Jeff) Doran, his siblings, Sue Manning, Ronnie Rodway, Ray Rodway, and Glenn Rodway, his grandchildren, Brett Doran and Steven MacKenzie, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

In keeping with Roy’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 60, passed away peacefully at Theresa House in Geneseo on Sunday, March 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

She was born on August 13, 1964 to the late Herbert and Patricia (Courtney) Standish, predeceased by her Aunt Lynda Standish. Beth is survived by her son Joshua Cox, sisters, Michelle (Dave) Northrup, and Stephanie (Domonick) Gallo, brothers, Scott (Sherry) Standish and Myles Standish, grandchildren, Alizay and Issac Cox and bonus grandson Hayze Hickman

Beth was generous, loyal, and brave. She was also strong willed and stubborn at times; but had an enormous heart. She will be remembered for all the heart she shared with her friends and family. She truly loved each of them; if you knew her, you knew it. Beth was a determined woman who would do anything for her family. When her time came, she carried herself with dignity and strength.

In Beth’s final thought she shared her pride for BOTH her son and grandchildren, and sincere thanks to her family and friends.  

Per Beth’s wishes, there will be no formal calling or service.  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions made be made to:  The Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454, or Gordy and Friends Inc. PO Box 41 Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia, NY:  Margaret Wolford Graf, “Peggy”, was born on November 17, 1936 and died on February 28, 2025.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Raymond and Margaret H. Wolford and spent a happy childhood in Gates, NY. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1955 and earned her RN from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester in 1958. 

Peggy married Jerry Roe Graf in 1959 and moved to his hometown of Livonia, NY. Jerry and Peggy raised five children in their home on Linden Street, where Peggy lived for over 60 years. 

Peggy was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph’s then St. Matthew Catholic Church in Livonia. She provided loving care for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse at Conesus Lake Nursing Home. Peggy will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Peggy is predeceased by her parents Raymond and Margaret;  beloved husband Jerry; sister and brother-in-law Anne and Edward Damp; and sister-in-law Beatrice Wolford.

She is survived by her children:  Michael (Thomasine) Graf of Bloomfield, Margaret (Samuel) Linsner of Livonia, Kathleen (Sam) Deeb of East Syracuse, Mary Beth (Steven) Sessler of Livonia, and Matthew (Beth Ann) Graf of Livonia; grandchildren Daniel, Matthew and Sarah Linsner; AnneMarie and Mary Kate Deeb; Kait (Clement) Towner; Meghan (Joshua) Mitchell, and Lauren Sessler; great-grandsons Oliver and Henry Towner; brother Michael Wolford of Victor and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Friday, March 7th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Peggy’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, March 8th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Peggy’s memory to St. Matthew Catholic Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: At age 78, Joanne passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on December 13, 1946, in Rochester, NY to the late Albert and Virginia Johnson. Joanne is predeceased by her son, Stefan Schroeder. Survived by her beloved husband, Arnold Palmer, her daughter, Melyssa (Daniel Nahum) Schroeder, her siblings, Russ Johnson, Pati Johnson, Mike (Kim) Johnson, Barbara (Rob) Burnside, and Chris Johnson, her grandson, Alexander Lembke, and her former son-in-law, Gerry Lembke, along with several, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joanne was a person you would not forget after one meeting. She was hilariously funny, quick-witted, and always wore purple. Upon asking how she was, she would always say, “I’m rotten. How are you?”

Joanne understood that in life, we should be of service to others and our Earth. She was a debt counselor at CCCS, helping people in the office and the community. She was on her local planning board for over 30 years. She was a proud member of her local Eastern Star chapter. Yet, her biggest love was being a youth leader. Her greatest joy was being a second mom to many kids, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. She was a proud ally.

Joanne loved sci-fi, the arts, cats, baking bread, being a comedian in her own mind, and her family and friends. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Joanne’s memorial service will immediately follow at 6 PM. Interment will take place privately at Union Cemetery on Big Tree Road in Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Groveland/Geneseo: Funeral Arrangements are being coordinated and will be announced in the future. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia, NY: Mildred “Milly” Annis was born September 29, 1932, at home in Perry, NY to Clair and Laura (Johnson) Chaffee.  She died on February 23, 2025 at the age of 92.   She was one of four children raised on a farm which cultivated her lifelong love of animals.  

Milly enjoyed a colorful life full of diverse experiences.

At age nine Milly worked her first job on the pea stack at the Curtis Burns Canning Factory in Mt. Morris for three summers.  Her dad used a 40-year-old man’s Social Security number to get her the job. She started work at 4:00 a.m. feeding and watering the mules before she could hook them up to the carts.  She would place the carts underneath the shoot to catch the pea vines after the men had pointed long pitchforks to indicate where to put the cart.  She was paid $0.50 per week and most days worked 12-13 hours.  She always worked barefoot because she only owned one pair of shoes a year and did not want to get them dirty. 

When she was 16, Milly worked at JJ Newberry’s, a Five-n-Ten store on Main Street in Perry, until she graduated from Perry High School in 1951. 

After graduation she became a bookkeeper for the GLF Farm Store (Grange League Federation which later became Agway), as well as a switchboard operator for Duracraft (Champion Products).

Once married, Milly was a stay-at-home mom for many years until she returned to the workforce. In her early years she worked for Finocchario’s sorting potatoes, followed by jobs at the Penny Saver, Eagle Crest Winery, Kemp’s Bus Service and as an Election Inspector.   Her all-time favorite job was her five years as a licensed Real Estate Broker with Nothnagel Gallery of Homes, which allowed her bubbly, friendly personality to shine.  She will most likely be remembered for her 19 years as a Rural Carrier with the US Post Office, delivering to over 600 residents each day within the Livonia area. Everyone on her route knew her by name!

Milly loved to volunteer!  In the late 1940’s she volunteered for the Civil Air Patrol which had a glass building satellite office on top of the fire department building on Main Street in Perry.   Her job was to spot planes and then notify the Civil Air Patrol Headquarters in Buffalo as to the type, size and location of the plane.  It was after WWII when the Civil Air Patrol would monitor planes within the US to ensure there were no unfriendly planes. She did this for many years until the Civil Air Patrol did not perceive any threats.

As a teenager Milly owned a 1947 Cadillac limo and volunteered with the local funeral home to take pallbearers from the funeral home to the cemetery. 

Milly delivered Meals-on-Wheels for Livingston County, was the Salvation Army coordinator/fundraiser in Livonia for 10 years, and a regular volunteer for the Livonia Food Pantry, Foodlink, the Genesee Rural Preservation Council, Livonia Historic Society and Livingston County Hospice.  She was a Brownie leader and assisted with Girl Scout troop functions.  She was one of the chairpersons for the Forrest Vosler Park and the secretary and groundkeeper for the Oakridge Cemetery in South Livonia. In 2006, she was named Livonia ‘Senior of the Year.’ 

Milly was a proud member of the Harrison Lee American Legion Auxiliary and would have marked her 50^th year membership celebration this year.  

Most of all Milly’s colorful life centered around the love she had for her family, friends and a good outing or party, especially if it involved playing cards and board games. She brought the fun wherever she went!

Milly was predeceased by her husband Almon ‘Gus’ Annis and her siblings.   She is survived by her stepson James (Joan) Annis and children Elizabeth (Don) Thorne, Barbara (Bob) Lemen and Jeffrey (Brenda) Annis, as well as grandchildren Patty Years, Molly Hammond, Briania (Jeff) Bennett-Colavecchia, Brittney Bennett, Toni Bennett (Daryl Martin), Chelsea (Eric) Castle, Amanda and Holly Thorne, step-grandchildren Allyse (Tyler) Brant and Colin Lemen along with several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.    

Special thanks to the staff at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home for the amazing care they provided her.  

Friends and family are invited to call from 1-3pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Milly’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3pm.   Burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia, NY. Following the cemetery service there will be a reception at the Harrison Lee Post 283 American Legion Hall in Livonia Center.  

Memorial contributions can be made to the South Livonia United Church of Christ, 5087 South Livonia Road, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus:  At age 67,  Patrick passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1958, to the late William and Junietta (Coy) Sheridan. Pat is pre-deceased by his Sister and brother-in-law, Linda (John) Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (DeHollander) Sheridan, daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Dandino, Amanda Sheridan, and Katherine Sheridan, granddaughter, Hayley Dandino, sisters, Gail Sheridan, Sandra (Gary) Ordway, brothers, Daniel Sheridan, John (Michelle) Sheridan and Steven (Laura) Sheridan.

Pat was employed as a machinist at Kodak for 43 years.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was a regular at the Wellsville Fishing Derby every April.  Pat was a longstanding member of the Moose Club.  He never missed an opportunity to have a good time and was always the life of the party. 

A few of his favorite places were The Elmgrove Inn, Panorama, and Nick Tahou. Pat loved his music, and loved watching the LA Rams, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Canadians, LA Lakers, and the Oklahoma Sooners. Pat was a loving husband of 42 years and a family man at heart.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, March 1st, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made in Patrick’s memory to: U of R Medicine Palliative Care  601 Elmwood Ave 1st Floor, Suite C, Rochester, NY 14642, or Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Batavia:  At age 73,  passed away at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1951, to the late Leo and Catherine (McNeil) Krisher. Sheila is pre-deceased by her nephew-in-law Ted Martin. Survived by her brothers, Daniel (Kathy) Krisher and Michael (Debbie) Krisher, niece, Michelle Martin, nephew, Sean Krisher, niece Erin Krisher and, great nephews, Sam Martin and Justin Martin.

There will be no calling, a graveside service and burial will take place on Friday, March 14^th, at 11:00, at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Shelly Rd., Livonia, NY. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com