Avon:  At age 88, Dick passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Rochester to the late, Robert and Blanche Davidson.  Dick was predeceased by his siblings; Robert Davidson and Elthea Close.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Katharine Davidson, his daughters; Valerie (Michael) Whitaker, Janis (Kelly) Cole, Tricia (Tom) Bruckel, his seven grandchildren; Shauna (Zack) Caratozzolo, Erin (Seth) Molisani, Jesse (Carrie) Cole, Jeffrey (Tanya) Bruckel, Colin (Amie) Bruckel, Emily Bruckel (Ken Burns), Evan Bruckel and his nine great grandchildren.

Dick was a submariner on the USS Batfish of the US Navy.  He and his Army vet wife enjoyed a trip to Washington, DC with Rochester Honor Flight.  Dick was an avid horseman who enjoyed many different types of equestrian activities.  He kept busy with many home improvement projects. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will take place privately at the East Avon Cemetery at the convenience of Dick’s family.  Memorial Contributions may be made to: Donate Life (www.donatelife.net)  To share a condolence or a memory, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  Guy passed away on July 1, 2019 after a short illness at age 73.  He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years Rhoma (Johnston) Smith, his parents Floyd and Jessie (Smiraglia) Smith, beloved son Steven Paul Smith and brother Gary Smith.  Survived by children, Shelly Ranney (Tom Bergman) of Rochester and Scott (Kellie) Smith of Syracuse; his brother Glenn (Gayle) Smith of NC; sisters-in-law Karyl (Rodney) Wixted of Geneseo and Sally (David) Smith of Springwater.  Also survived by dear grandchildren, Jordan & Riley Ranney, Nathan & Connor Smith, nieces & nephews, many other loving family, friends and his cocker spaniel Peaches.

Guy was born on April 23, 1946 in Rochester, NY to parents Floyd and Jessie Smith.  He served his country in the US Army including time stationed in Germany.  He married Rhoma Johnston Smith, his high school sweetheart, and they spent over 50 years together.  Guy retired from Accurate Acoustical in Victor, NY where he was a construction superintendent.   He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Guy’s Memorial Service will be held privately with burial at Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, NY, with military honors.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Livonia Fire Department, PO Box 151, Livonia, NY 14487.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia/Rochester:  At age 77 years, Evelyn passed peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY on June 24, 2019.  She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Helen Lawida and her brother Edward Lawida.  Survived by her sister Inez and her nephew Jay.  Evelyn is also survived by her school teaching community in Livonia.

Evelyn was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo and a dedicated teacher at the Livonia Central School District for over 30 years.  She was a kind, giving and helpful person who loved to read and was always learning.

No prior calling hours will be held.  A Funeral Mass to Celebrate Evelyn’s Life will be held Tuesday, July 23rd, 10:30am, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or to Catholic Charities of Livingston County, 34 E. State Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  Peacefully on June 23, 2019 at age 52.  Predeceased by his father Raymond E. Philipson and his grandparents Ed & Julia Philipson and Ivan & Dorothy Costello.  Survived by his mother Edyth (Costello) Philipson and siblings; Diane (Scott) Ackerman of Livonia and John (Jen) Philipson of CO; nephews, Jack and Maxwell Ackerman.  Also survived by his aunt and uncle Helen & Dave Miller, many cousins including Bryan (June) Miller and Donna (Les) Barstow and many loving extended family members & friends.

Scot or Scotty to his friends, graduated from Livonia High School in 1985. He then went to work with his father as a plumbing and heating contractor later taking over Lakeside Plumbing & Heating.  Scot could always be found sharing the good times with his friends hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, following NASCAR and being on the lake. He loved being an uncle to Jack and Max especially spending family time in Colorado and Florida.

Friends may call on Sunday, June 30^th, from 2-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY.  Scot’s Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 1^st, 9:00am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia.  Private burial St. Michael’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Noyes Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center, 4616 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the American Heart Association, 25 Circle Street, Rochester, NY 14607.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 90, Marie passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia.  She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Frank and Philomena Botticelli.  Marie is predeceased by her husband; Robert W. Sweet and her sisters; Frances Breidenstein and Beatrice Bone.  Survived by her children; Deborah Sweet of Phoenix, AZ, Gregory (Marie Lynn) Sweet of Livonia, NY, her sisters; Mildred Hailand of Miami, FL, Gloria Hennessy of Buffalo, NY, Patricia James of Hamburg, NY, her grandchildren Keyon, Aryon, Caleb, Josiah, and Isaac, along with several nieces and nephews.

Her first job was as a secretary at the Iroquois Brewing Company in Buffalo. Late as a stay at home Mom raising two children, she became a real estate agent in the Orchard Park Area. As the wife of Robert, Orchard Park Building Inspector, she traveled to many conferences throughout New York State.  She was an artist with both drawing and painting. She enjoyed traveling with her family, spending time with her sisters, and took pride and joy in her home. She especially enjoyed baking and cooking family Italian foods. She showed her love through cooking meals for her family, especially on special occasions. When she came to Livonia, she enjoyed attending Faith Fellowship church.

A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 12:15 PM at the Faith Fellowship Church, 5630 Pebble Beach Road in Lakeville, NY with a gathering of food and fellowship to follow.  Marie will be interred with her husband in Phoenix, AZ.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  Faith Fellowship Church Building Fund or Heritage Christian Services, 275 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY  14623 (https://heritagechristianservices.org/donate/).  To share a condolence or a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus/Rochester:  Toni passed unexpectedly on June 21, 2019 at age 55.  Predeceased by her father Irving Elderkin.  She is survived by her mother Dorothy Elderkin and sister Constance Rice both of Conesus and her brother Curtis Perry of Rochester.  Toni is also survived by many friends including her close family friend Bob Crystal.

Toni was a graduate of Nazareth College and worked for more than thirty years in Lighting Design for local and international stage productions.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, June 27^th from 5-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20a, Livonia, NY.  Services and burial will be held privately at Union Cemetery, Livonia.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Leicester:  June 21, 2019 at age 74.  Predeceased by parents Paul Sr. and Anne Baron, his brother Michael and his loving wife Barb.  Survived by children; Paul “Lenny” (Lauren) Baron III, Amy Baron, Julie (Howard) Sarquist, James (Susan) Chappel and Richard (Wendy) Chappel; brothers, John Baron and Peter (Cindy) Baron; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends including dear friend Robert (Gail) Nelli.

Paul was a retiree of York Central School District where he was an educator for 37 years.  He was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo.  Paul spent his retirement doing what he loved hunting, fishing, shooting and spending time with family and friends.

Family and friends may call on Friday, June 28^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where services will follow calling hours at 7pm.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Suzanne’s Comfort Care, 167 North Main Street, Perry, NY 14530.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  Frank passed peacefully at home on June 21, 2019 at age 61.  Predeceased by his parents Robert and Rebecca Schreiner, brother Robert Schreiner Jr. and nephew Billy Jack Schreiner.  Survived by his wife of 42 years Elaine Schreiner and daughters; Erin (Giuseppe) Guarraci of Livonia and Megan (Justin) Rhodes of Canandaigua; grandchildren, Salvatore and Serena Guarraci and Benjamin, Joseph, Elijah and Nicholas Rhodes; siblings, Mary (Mike) Tremblay, Jerry (Jean) Schreiner, Polly (Bill) Bulkley, Leo Schreiner and Fred (Colleen) Schreiner.  Also survived by many loving family and friends.

Frank grew up in the small town of Webster’s Crossing and married the love of his life Elaine in 1977.  Frank built his life around his faith in Jesus. He valued hard work and a sense of humor. Frank generously gave of his time and expertise in everything that he did.   He devoted his life to the care of his family. He was a skilled machinist and businessman who touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed. 

Friends may call on Saturday, June 29^th, from 1-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where a service to Celebrate Frank’s Life will be held following calling hours at 3pm.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or Parkinson’s Foundation of Greater Rochester at parkinson.org/greaterrochester.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

South Bristol:  Peacefully on June 19, 2019 at age 98.  Predeceased by her son Robert T. Read, husband Robert S. Read and sister Eva Quigg.  She is survived by children; Susan (Allan) Waterhouse of PA, Elizabeth (William) Tyler of South Bristol, Donna (James) Fulmer of Bristol, Janis (Henry) Maser of NC, Thomas (Michele) Read of PA and Lynore (Thomas) Burgie of South Bristol; nieces Sharyn, Lee and Merry; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, PA June 15^th 1921 to Thomas and Eva Courduff. She married Robert Read of Philadelphia when she was 18 years old and celebrated 65 years of marriage before Bob’s passing in 2004. Elizabeth’s greatest love was her family. She was a stay at home mom to her seven children until her youngest was in 7^th grade when she began her career in sales in the children/infant’s department of Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia. Her caregiving though extended well beyond her children. She provided loving and compassionate care to both her parents and sister when infirmity created the need.  Elizabeth relocated to South Bristol, New York in 1994 and fell in love with the beauty of the Finger Lakes. She was a devout Christian and a radiant example of the teachings of Jesus. She was a chaplain volunteer at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua for 12 years and continued to bring comfort to many. She was a lifelong member of her church where she shared her musical talents playing piano, organ and handbells; and was always willing to share her vast knowledge of the Bible. Elizabeth also enjoyed travelling; especially her journey through the Holy Lands with Bob and a trip to Switzerland with her sister, Eva.

She will be remembered always for her wisdom, strength, and loving guidance. We feel so very blessed to be a part of her life.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Elizabeth’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 29^th, at 1pm at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY.  Burial will be held privately at Sunset Memorial Park, Somerton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospeace House, 7824 W. Hollow Road, Naples, NY 14512.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rochester: Peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 95.  Frank was predeceased by his one truly-loving wife, Lucy Agnes (Faso) Murante in 1990; his parents Savino and Filomenia (Desino) Murante; sister, Mrs. Thomas (Christine) Meleo; and brothers Michael (Marian) and Rocco Murante.  He is survived by his sons Francis (Lisa) Murante, Richard (Barbra) Murante, and Thomas Murante; grandchildren, Daniel, Megan, Matthew, and Justin; brother Edward (Barbara) Murante; cousin Pat Teora; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Frank’s surviving family and friends will always remember him as the kindest of persons, who always put others before himself. He was most devoted to his family, exemplified by his help in raising all four of his grandchildren.

Frank served our country as a Marine in the Pacific Theater during WWII (1943-1946). Upon his return, Frank played semi-professional football for three seasons with the Rochester Raiders. He then attended college to study accounting while he also played collegiate football.

In the mid-1950s, Frank became a real estate broker, but to better support his family he shifted careers and worked at Xerox for thirty years before his retirement. Soon afterward, Frank suffered the passing of his wife, Lucy Agnes. Frank found solace and much joy in his care for his grandchildren. Frank also volunteered his Friday afternoons for about fifteen years at Rochester General Hospital. Frank briefly was a member of Bojaks social club.

Friends may call Friday, June 21, 2019, from  noon – 1:00 pm at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd, Penfield, NY 14526, where his Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY.  Memorial Contributions may be made to The Catholic Family Center, 87 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 56, Tammie passed peacefully on June 13, 2019 at her home in Livonia.  She was born to the late Albert and Joyce McGrain in Rochester, NY.  Tammie is predeceased by her sister; Nancy Kohler and is survived by her children; Gregory Schwerzler Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Paramus, NJ, Tyler Schwerzler and his fiancé Lindsay Black of Kingston, NY, Meghan Schwerzler of Livonia, NY, Emily Schwerzler of Conesus, NY, her siblings; Debbie Zeh and her husband Steve of Livonia, NY, Dawn Gerstner and her husband Jeff of Livonia, NY, Barry McGrain of Livonia, NY, Billy McGrain of Livonia and her grandsons; Patrick and Jacob Schwerzler, along with her Pug; Gracie.

Tammie was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. She grew up, went to school, and lived in Livonia for the majority of her life. She loved living in a small town where she knew everyone. Tammie worked at Livonia High school, Building and Zoning office and local Post Offices, serving her community gave her much joy. She had a passion for crafting and crocheting and would constantly start a new project before finishing the last. Nothing gave her more happiness than her children, grandchildren, all the children who hold a special place in her heart, and of course, her pug Gracie.

Friends and Family are invited to call on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 4-7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew’s Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia with interment following at Temple Hill Cemetery on Temple Hill Street in Geneseo.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester:  http://www.rmhcrochester.org/get-involved/donate/  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Naples/Conesus:  Peacefully on June 10, 2019 at age 88 years.  Predeceased by his son Jamie Price, brother Raymond Price, and his special friend and companion Lorraine Messier.  George is survived by his daughter Cheryl Stanley of WV, sister Kathleen Daft of WV, friends and caregivers Frank & Debra Beachel and family of Conesus and several nieces & nephews.  

George was born on April 23, 1931 in Monongah, West Virginia to parents Everett and Mary Jane (Cremeens) Price.  He was a construction worker in the local area for many years and also worked in the grape and wine industries. He even made his own wine at home.  George was a Pittsburg Steelers fan and had always had a good sense of humor. A heartfelt thanks goes to the Livingston County Hospice Caregivers.

At George’s request no calling hours or funeral services will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bristol:  June 7, 2019 at age 64.  Predeceased by his wife Lucinda “Cindy” Weitzel and his son Eric Weitzel.  Survived by his daughter Emma Weitzel; step-sons, Corey Perkins and Timothy Coffee; significant other and loving friend Fran Watson, step-daughter Lacie Cole; grandchildren, Blake Coffee, Brooklynn Simmons, and Eleanor & Isabella Perkins; sisters, Beatrice (Don) Forsay, Dorothy Lonneville, Helen (Jim) Curry, Rachel (Wes) Howland, Amanda Weitzel, and Romona (Bob) Coty.  Also survived by many nieces & nephews, family and friends.

LaRue loved his family and friends including his granddaughter Brooklynn which he called Papa’s girl, grandson Blake, and granddaughter s Eleanor and Isabella.  He worked at Canandaigua Wine Company, spending over 30 years there.  He loved to play euchre, wood working, square dancing, hunting and the outdoors.  He loved to watch wildlife especially deer in the back yard and eagles.  LaRue enjoyed the family dogs bear bear, buddy, and his kitty baby girl.  He was always a jokester, having a big sense of humor.  He was well loved and could always put a smile on your face.  He was very strong, good hearted, and stubborn too!  He will be missed very much.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, June 12^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where LaRue’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 13^th, at 11am.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pitty Love Rescue, PO Box 23, Hamlin, NY 14464.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  Rhoma R. Johnston Smith passed away on June 5, 2019 after a short illness at age 73.  She is predeceased by her parents Warren & Virginia Johnston and her beloved son Steven Paul Smith.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years Guy R. Smith; her children, Shelly Ranney (Tom Bergman) of Rochester and Scott (Kellie) Smith of Syracuse; her sisters, Karyl (Rodney) Wixted of Geneseo and Sally (David) Smith of Springwater.  Also survived by dear grandchildren, Jordan & Riley Ranney, Nathan & Connor Smith, aunt Peggy Young of Florida, nieces & nephews, many other loving family, friends and her cocker spaniel Peaches.

Rhoma was a member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ for many years.  She retired from the Conesus Lake Nursing Home where she was a dedicated LPN.  Rhoma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family deeply.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 14th, 11am at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480.  Private burial Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Rhoma’s memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia/Rochester:  At age 89, Marion passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia.  She was born in Caledonia, New York to the late Leon and Alice Wildey and was a lifelong resident of Rochester, NY.  Marion recently moved to Livonia two years ago to be close to her niece.  She is predeceased by her siblings; Leon Wildey, Alice Koestner, and Gloria Wildey and survived by her niece Pamela (Steven) Bishop of Livonia, great niece; Amanda (Timothy) McCarthy and her great-great-niece Holly Mae McCarthy.

Marion’s services will be held privately at White Haven Memorial Park in Rochester.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Mt. Morris/Conesus Lake:  Raymond L. Sciarrino, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at home. Born and raised in Mt. Morris, Ray graduated from Mt. Morris Central School (’51), Geneseo State Teachers College (’55) and Cornell University School of Law (’61).  

Ray was an US Army veteran (’55-57’) and taught middle school math in Elma, NY (’57-’58).  But, his true calling was the law. Ray’s legal career spanned more than 50 years in Livingston and surrounding Counties and included not only his private civil and criminal practice, but he held the positions of Justice of the Peace for the Town of Mt. Morris, Village of Mt. Morris Police Justice and Livingston County District Attorney. Ray also served on the Mt. Morris Town Board.  He retired from the practice of law in 2018.

Ray was community minded and serviced as President of the Mt. Morris Kiwanis and Mt. Morris Jaycees.  He was also a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus (Council 10983), Livingston County Bar Association, Living Steam Company and the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency.  The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Distinguished Leadership Award and the Livingston County Board of Supervisors recognized him for his service to the Industrial Development Agency, which he helped form in 1973.

Ray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Pestlin), their three children Dawn of Nashville, TN, Raymond Paul (Barbara) of Leicester, NY and Scott (Lisa) of Winchester, VA and grandchildren Taylor, Elizabeth, Andrew, Connor, Rachel, Brooke and Ryan.  He is also survived by his brother-in-law Ricardo Estruch and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mary (Belliotti) and Joseph, and his brothers and sisters, Angeline Downey, Anthony, Angelo, Thomas, Joseph, Mary Estruch and baby Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Livingston County Hospice Fund in memory of Raymond L. Sciarrino (c/o Livingston County Health Department) 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

Friends may call at the John W. Martin Funeral Home Inc., 37 Chapel St., Mt. Morris, NY on Friday, May 31st, from 4 to 7 PM.  Ray’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Mt. Morris on Saturday, June 1st, at 10 AM, the Reverend Edward Dillon officiating.  Interment will be at a later date at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Mt. Morris.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com or www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Dansville /Geneseo :  May 24, 2019.    104 years of age.   Pre-deceased by her former husband, Lewis F. Hoffman, sisters, Wilma (age 2), and Doris (Harold) Taber of Hilton, and brother, Lester (Matilda) Fairbanks of Batavia.  She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Fred) Glaser of Livonia and Natalie (Jim) Kerby of Sparta , Mich. There will be a celebration of life service on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2PM at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.   A graveside service will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Wyoming, NY at a later date.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Jarrel (Mary Kay) Battaglia, Lynnette (Blake) Eigen , Alicia (Jim) Woods, Patrick (Rebecca) Kerby and Erin Kerby and eleven great grandchildren .

Lorna was the daughter of Charles and Ella Mae (Dodson) Fairbanks of Pavilion, NY.  She graduated from the Rochester Dental Dispensary in 1935 and started working in LeRoy in Dr. Ed Murry’s dental office where she learned a great deal, including surgical procedures.  She then accepted a job as the dental hygienist in the Dansville school system, dividing her time as a dental hygiene teacher between Dansville and Wayland.  When that position was eliminated she went to the Livonia school system to take up the same position for the next seven years until she retired from the school system.  She finished her career working part-time at a dental office in Dansville.

After retiring, Lorna volunteered for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed socializing, playing golf and playing bridge with her many friends.  She also was an avid Scrabble player to the end.  A strong and caring woman, Lorna was always a champion for children, pushing them to strive for a good education, as her father wanted for his children.  She was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dansville where she sang in the choir for many years.  She said if she had her life to live over, she would spend it singing.  She had a lovely voice that we will greatly miss.  Her motto was “never give up, just rest awhile “.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, New York 14510 (www.livingstoncounty.us/179/Hospice) or to the Salvation Army (https://give.salvationarmyusa.org).  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Avon/Livonia:  At age 88, Betty passed away on January 21, 2019 at her home in Geneseo.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Florence Curry.  Betty is predeceased by three of her siblings; Donald, Charles and Gladys and her longtime companion; Bill Alpaugh.  Survived by her sister; Dorothy Brown of Avon, nieces, nephews, many dear friends, and her cat; Pumpkin.  Betty’s sweet disposition, sunny smile, and amazing sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A Service to Celebrate Betty’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11AM at the Avon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to your favorite charity.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com