Livonia: Rosalia C. Sweeney, 93 years of Big Tree St. Livonia, died Sunday December 27, 2009 at Highland Hospital in Rochester after being admitted earlier that day. She was born in West Pawlet, Vermont, November 15, 1916, the daughter of James and Clara Mason Cramer. She was predeceased by her husband, local prominent businessman, Maurice F. Sweeney on October 6, 1998.

She is survived by her daughters, Susanne (Steve) Greenberg of Voorheesville, NY, Anne (Gerard) Bisceglia of Fountain Hills, Arizona and Maura (Alberto Lopez) Sweeney of Baltimore, Maryland and 4 grandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 2-5 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 10 AM, with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Flaum Eye Institute, c/o Dr. Mina Chung, 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 659, Rochester, NY 14642 or the Livonia Area Preservation and Historical Society/Maurice F. Sweeney Museum, 10 Commerical St., Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Carl F. Fontaine, 79 years, of Branch St. Livonia, died Saturday December 26, 2009 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris, after a brief stay. Carl was born in Ossian, NY September 3, 1930, the son of Zephir and Agnes Rawlings Fontaine. He was predeceased by his wife, Maybelle in 1979. A retired construction worker, he was a member of Local Carpenters Union #85. Carl served his country in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954, when he was honorably discharged. His membership included the former St. Josephs Church in Livonia, St. Matthews Church in Livonia, also the Dansville VFW Post #6780. He also was a lifetime member of the Canaseraga American Legion Post.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Arlene Moyer of Livonia. His sister, Agnes Nagel of Pickens, South Carolina. 20 nieces and nephews, many dear friends.

Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:30 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, Union Cemetery, Scottsburg. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to St. Matthews Church Building Fund, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Gerard A. “Gerry” Giehl, 58 years of McPhersons Point, Conesus Lake, Livonia, NY, formerly of Greece, NY, died at his home Tuesday evening, December 22, 2009 in the arms of his loving family. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, July 7, 1951, the son of Aloysius and Mary Martinelli Giehl. Gerry received his extensive education at St. Andrews Seminary, Kings Prep, Becket Hall, St Bernards Semininary and St John Fisher College all in Rochester. Gerry was an active member of St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church in Livonia.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Barbara Quinlan Giehl; daughter AnneMarie Giehl of NYC; sons, Brian Giehl of Greece, Brendan Giehl of NYC, Brett Giehl of Rochester; parents, Aloysius and Mary Giehl of Rochester; sister, Mary (Greg Boyer) of Syracuse; brothers, John (Debby) Giehl of Irondequoit, Alan (Nancy) Giehl of Boulder, CO; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A former Eastman Kodak employee, he was a beloved mathematics and photography teacher at Our Lady of Mercy High School.

Friends are invited to attend Gerry’s Celebration of Life Funeral Mass, Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 11 AM at St Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Private Interment. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gerry Giehl Mathematics Excellence Award, Our Lady of Mercy High School, 1437 Blossom Rd. Rochester, NY 14610. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bristol: December 18, 2009 at age 86. Predeceased by loving husband of 60 years, Herbert W. Leslie, and Grandson Brandon Leslie. Survived by children; Sandra (Timothy) Cannon of Honeoye Falls, Kevin Leslie of Bristol, and Cheryl (Rodney) Siple of Canandaigua. Grandchildren; Scott (Jenelle) Siple, Sarah Cannon, Kaleigh Leslie, Keegan Leslie, and Terry Cannon. Two Great-Grandchildren; Riley and Reese Siple.

Jeanette was born October 10, 1923 in Elmira Pennsylvania to parents Thurston Wales Watson and Alice J. Watson (Simons.) She worked as a Product Inspector for many years at the Corning Glass Works in Corning, NY and this is where she met her husband Herbert W. Leslie. She was a member of the Pinnacle Lutheran Church for many years and was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Family and Friends are invited to call on Monday, December 21, 2009, from 10am-12noon at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc, 8796 Briggs Street, Honeoye, NY 14471. Funeral Service will follow at 12noon with Rev. Tiemann officiating. Private burial will take place at the Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Sparta-Lakeville: 87 years, of Reeds Corners Road, Sparta died Sunday December 13, 2009 at Teresa House in Geneseo, NY. Stub was born in Livonia, NY January 10, 1922, the son of Lewis E. and Adella Perkins Bartlett. He was a World War 2 Veteran of the US Army Air Force. He was a longtime member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ, a member of the Lakeville Fire Dept. and its Exempt Club and a social member of the Sparta Fire Department. Warren was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co., who enjoyed gardening and became a great animal lover in his retirement years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruth Wilson Bartlett; children, Warren and Shari Bartlett, Jr. of Pavilion and Connie and Don Collins of Wayland. 5 grandchildren, Chris Bartlett, Tracey Crowley, Missy Buchanan, Jon Bartlett, and Krista Bartlett. 5 great grandchildren, Makayla, Matthew, Claire, Brandon, and Catherine. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Stanley and Kenneth Bartlett.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday 12 o’clock NOON until 1:30 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc, Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will follow calling hours at 1:30 PM, with the Rev. Deborah Roof officiating. Private burial, Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, NY. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Richmond: 80 years, of 4504 White Road, Richmond, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at her home. She was born November 3, 1929 in Rochester, the daughter of Claude and Cora Jesse Dragt. She was a member of the Honeoye Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She was retired from the Ontario County Treasurer’s Office and previously worked at Springwater Manufacturing and Stone Conveyor.

Virginia was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Elmer H. Connors on November 17, 2006. She is survived by sons Michael and Juanne Connors of Rio Rancho, NM, David and Meretta Connors of Honeoye, and Mark Connors of Richmond; 3 grandchildren, Renee, Geoffrey and Misty; 1 great grandson, Logan; sister, Laura Kingsley of Honeoye; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Connors of Florida.

Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 1:30 PM in the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Honeoye, with Rev. Brian Krause officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Church Hall. Private Burial, Richmond Center Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Honeoye United Church of Christ, PO Box 127, Honeoye, NY 14471 or the Ontario-Yates hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456-1336. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia/Barre Center: Oct. 13, 1922 – Dec. 5, 2009. Predeceased by husband Peter A. Foy and brother Chandler Brown. Ruth graduated from Cornell University where she met Peter. Ruth and Peter farmed in Livonia on Rt. 15 for many years. She also worked in the Livonia School Cafeteria and at WNY Syrup as a secretary. She was an active member of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for almost fifty years and a present member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Survived by her children; Ginger (Jerry) Duvall of Jupiter, FL; Pat (Glenn) Kistner of San Francisco; Eileen (Ken) Hynes, Dansville; Jim (Marilyn) Foy, Albany; Beth (Dave) Cronk, Queen Creek, AZ; and Monica (David) Kingston, Geneseo. Grandchildren; Karie (George) Frisiras; Robyn (James) DeLorenzo, Michelle Duvall; Jerome (Megan), Peter (Cristen), Courtney and Nicole Kingston. Six great grandchildren Brittany Braunbach, Sophia & Peter Frisiras, Jacob & Aubrey Kingston & Avalina DeLorenzo. Also survived by her brother Winthrop (Nancye) Brown; Peter’s sisters Eileen (Foy) Zysk, NJ and Kathleen Foy, HI; cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Mass tonight, Sunday Dec., 6, 2009, 8pm at St. Matthew’s Church, Rte 20A, Livonia. Friends may call Monday 7-9pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Private burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehab., Activities Fund, 11 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus-Livonia/The Villages, FL: December 5, 2009, at age 67. Survived by her husband, Thomas P. Murphy; children, Eileen (Robert) Conlon of Conesus; Matthew (Elizabeth) Murphy of Granite Quarry, NC; 2 grandsons, Shane and Thomas Conlon; many dear cousins, including Patricia (Thomas) McNamara of Livonia.

Prior to retirement Linda was a kindergarten teacher at Livonia Primary School. Previous to that, she taught nursery school at Conesus Lake Nursery School and 3rd grade at School No. 33 in Rochester. She touched many young childrens’ lives with her bright smile, easy laugh, and warm caring nature.

Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, 11 AM, Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia.
Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Campus Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rochester: In Wellsville, December 4, 2009 at age 99. Survived by her children, Thomas (Deetra) Booth of Portville,NY and Lillian Seibold of Greece, NY. 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsville Manor Care Center, Paient Activity Fund, 4192 Bolivar Rd. Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia -Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake-Geneseo: December 3, 2009 at age 63, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Helen Schmidl Hildreth; children, Bryan Hildreth, Jr. of Rochester, Jeremy (Rachel) Hildreth of Lakeville, and Amber Hildreth of Livonia. 3 grandchildren, Adria, Lucien, and Micah. Sister, Kathy (Richard) Maulfair of Chili; brothers, Forbes (Joanne) Hildreth of Henrietta, James (Donna) Hildreth of Avon, Aaron (Juliet) Hildreth of VA. aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. Predeceased by parents, John and Arlene Hildreth also, brother and sister-in-law John & Carol Hildreth.

Friends may call Sunday, 2-5 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia.
Funeral Mass Monday, 10:30 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A Livonia. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Matthews Church Building Fund, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or online condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Melvin C. “Butch” Cronk, 66 years, of Honeoye died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Vincent House in Wayland. He was born in Rochester, NY December 18, 1942 the son of Chester and Sadiemae DeVos Cronk. Butch retired from the City of Rochester after 35 years of service. His interests were many and included hunting, fishing, NASCAR, also owning and driving vintage cars.

He is survived by his wife Marlene (Jeanne) Wilson Cronk; his sister, Sandy Archer of OK; granddaughters, Ashley, Amber, Tiffany, Taylor and Jaci. Step-children, Kelly and Kirk Brockman of Rochester, Eric Sackett of Irondequoit and Scott Sackett of Greece. Nephews David and Dan Archer and Ralph Majchrzak. Many life long friends including Erik, Gary, Joe, Charlie and Camacho, Hector, Tom, Mike, and Barry.

Friends may call Wednesday December 2, 2009 5-8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where a celebration of his life will be held Wednesday evening. Memorial contributions to the Vincent House, 310 Second St. Wayland, NY 14572. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

On Sunday morning, November 22, 2009, at nearly 82 years of age, Jean Theresa Leasure of Rochester and Conway, South Carolina passed after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by many of her loving family members. Jean is survived by husband of 56 years, C. Jay Leasure, sons C. Jay III and wife Eva of Honeoye Falls, Rick and wife Jeanne of Brighton, and daughters Luellen Leasure of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Jeanne Leasure and husband Steve Levin of Boulder, Colorado.

Jean was infinitely proud of her family and a deeply devoted Mother and Grandmother. Together, she and Jay had 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and expecting one more great grandchild in March. Her grandchildren include Jennifer Leasure who passed in June of 2008, Ryan (Nikki) Graham, Cleason Jay Leasure IV, Jason (Margarita) Graham, Maggie (Andy Webster) Leasure, Jack (Kelly) Leasure, Kasey Leasure, Ben Leasure, Samantha Leasure, Anna Leasure, Ben Leatherwood, Maddie Levin and Ava Levin. Great grandchildren include Dorothy Leasure and Isabella Graham.

Born on November 28, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, Jean was the only child of Maria and Angelo Pesce. She moved to Rochester in 1951 and met husband Jay at the Country Club Diner in 1952. The couple married in 1953 and went on to own and operate 4 restaurants of their own spending 45 years making customers smile in Rochester and Livingston County. Jean was a very hard worker and generous with customers and employees alike. She was arguably the world’s cleanest and most organized woman. Jean will be missed by many as she touched so many lives. Before her death, she asked of her family and friends to remember the good times and celebrate a life well lived.

Friends may call Friday, November 27, 2009 from 3-7 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc. 59 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls. Her Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 28, at 9 am in St. Louis Catholic Church, 64 S. Main Street, Pittsford, NY with the Rev. Kevin Murphy officiating. Private burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care of Rochester, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580 or to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus: Miklos “Miki” Szoczei, 69 years of Marrowback Road, Conesus died suddenly, Sunday November 22, 2009 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. He was born November 24, 1939 and raised in Tet, Hungary, the son of Istvan and Irene Eore Szoczei. In 1956 at the age of 17 he escaped from communist controlled Hungary and immigrated to the US. He resided in NYC with his father’s relatives, the Salamons, eventually making his way to Rochester. At age 22, he was proud to become a US citizen. Miki was a member of Local 03, Bricklayers Union for 28 years working as a mason.

He was the beloved husband of Terry Nichols Szoczei; devoted father to Elaine (Kurt) Brehm of Springwater, Miklos Szoczei of Canandaigua and Steven (Cindy) Szoczei of Waldorf, MD., cherished grandfather of Delaney and Markus Brehm, and Bailey Szoczei. loving son of Istvan and Irene; brother of Irene of Hungary.

The family is celebrating his life privately. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia Ambulance Fund, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: November 18, 2009 at age 78 years. Predeceased by son John H. Hergenroder. Survived by husband of 60 years, Donald Hergenroder. Children; Donene Conole of Rochester, Kathleen Kuntz of DuBois, PA, Paul Hergenroder of Springwater, Jane Hergenroder of Rochester, Janet McConnell of DuBois, PA, and Mark (Betty) Hergenroder of Rochester. Sister; Karen (Robert) Bowser of DuBois, PA, Brothers; Charles (Colleen) DeChurch of Renton, WA and Nicholas (Marge) DeChurch of Big Run, PA. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends.

Irene was born August 22, 1931 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania to parents Anthony and Mary (Phillips) DeChurch. She worked many years as a dedicated employee of the Rochester City School District. Irene was a member of the St. Mary’s Rosary Society and also an active member of the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Auxiliary.

Family and friends may call today (Sunday) at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8796 Briggs Street, Honeoye, from 3pm-7pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 8961 Main Street, Honeoye, on Monday at 10:30am. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s cemetery and Rev. John Hayes will be the celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Rosary Society, 8961 Main St., Honeoye, NY 14471 or the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 478, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence and for further information please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Dorenne H. Babcock, 71 of Clara Barton Street, Dansville, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born May 12, 1938, in Silver Springs, NY the daughter of Georg and Hazel Gould Totten.

Predeceased by her daughter Kathy Tuttle, Dorenne is survived by her children, Karen Koch of Newark, NY, Richard “Dutch” (Bobbi Murphy) Buchholz of Hornell, and Kenneth (Sharon Conrad) Keppen of Springwater; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Bzduch of Perry; lifelong friend, Tom Kiehle of Sparta; longtime grateful friend of Bill W.; nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Sunday 2-4 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia where services will be held on Monday at 1 PM. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter. Following the burial, the family will receive friends for a period of fellowship and refreshments at the Dansville Hook and Ladder, Clara Barton Street, Dansville. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit, www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Edna B. Ingerick, 71 years of Reed Road, Richmond, NY died Monday November 16, 2009 at Highland Hospital In Rochester, after a long illness. She was born in Richmond, August 1, 1938 the daughter of Gilbert and Annabelle Reed Rowley. She was married to Joseph W. Ingerick on September 11, 1954.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Steven (Bonnie) Ingerick of Richmond, Kenneth (Lucy) Ingerick of Richmond and Lisa Pummell of Dansville. 7 grandchildren. 1 brother Gilbert (Alice) Rowley of Honeoye, 1 sister, Jane (Alfred) Cratsley of Canadice. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Monday, November 23, 2009, 7 PM at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Honeoye, with the Rev. Brian Krause officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Eastview Kidney Dialysis, 120 Victor Heights Parkway, Victor,NY 14564. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rose M. Faust, age 77 of Morgan Estates, Geneseo, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, died Sunday, November 15 at Highland Hospital. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska on July 26, 1932 daughter of John and Ellen Hurst Leonovicz. Prior to her retirement Rose worked for Mutual of Omaha and Fireman’s Insurance Fund.

Rose is survived by her loving children, Theresa Morsch of Conesus; Mary and Greg Stickelmaier of Indianapolis, IN and Edward Faust of Conesus. Beloved caregiver and granddaughter, Jenny and James McManus. Adult grandchildren, Michele Lofink and William Morsch, Jr.; 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter; brother Jonh and Dianne Leonovicz of Bellvue, Nebraska; nieces and nephews.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Morgan Estates Assisted Living in Geneseo, NY, for their loving care of Rose. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Eagen Allen, Dr. Daniel Mendelson, John Canham, PA & the staff at Highland Hospital West 4, for your compassion, sincerity and outstanding care.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, 11 AM Friday, November 20, at St. Matthew Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Burial, St. Michael’s Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. Arrangements: Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or to share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rosemary L. Wester, 82 years of Railroad Ave. Conesus died Saturday November 14, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rochester, NY January 18, 1927 the daughter of John and Mildred Grienkey Sofie. She served for many years as Conesus Town Clerk prior to her retirement. Rosemary was a member of the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post Auxiliary in Conesus, the Livingston County American Legion Auxiliary and the Livingston County Town Clerks Association. In her earlier years, she also served in leadership roles with the Cub Scouts. A member of the former St. Williams Church in Conesus and St. Matthews Church in Livonia, she was active in the Rosary and Altar Society.

Predeceased by her husband, Donald F. Wester in 1989. Survived by her children, Donald and Heather Wester, Charles and Laurie Wester, and Debra and David McNicholas, all of Conesus. 9 grandchildren, Travis, Jennifer and Amy Wester. Faith and Nathan Wester. Brandi Carr, Crystal (Shawn) Konzel, Melissa and Shannon McNicholas. Nieces, nephews & cousins.

Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 AM, St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, Arnold Cemetery, Conesus. Memorial contributions to the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post Auxiliary, Conesus, NY 14435. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Michael J. Dick, 59 years of Hayward Hill, Canadice, formerly of Columbus, Ohio died Friday November 6, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rochester, NY September 10, 1950 the son of Jack G. and Julia Nagy Dick. Mike was a 1968 graduate a Pleasant View High School and then furthered his education at Ohio State University where he attained his BS Degree in Economics. He served his country in the Vietnam War where he was awarded a purple heart along with countless other medals and awards. Very active, along with his wife Karen, in community affairs, Mike was an avid lighthouse collector, a NASCAR and Casey King fan, and was one of the best Ohio State Buckeye fans. He was Past Commander and member of the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Post, Past Patron of the Honeoye Eagle Masonic Lodge, and Past Associate Patron of the Honeoye Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Along with being employed by C.H. Beverage Distributors of LeRoy, NY, Mike and his wife, owned and operated Libertees Custom Imprinted Apparel in Canadice. As a talented actor, Mike participated in many local plays and musicals which he delighted to be part of.

Mike is survived by his wife Karen; step-sons, Robert S. and Lisa Graham of Georgesville, OH., Aaron H.J. and Sara Graham of Bloomfield, NY; 3 grandchildren, Tyler R.R. Graham, Marcus B. Graham and Abigail J. Graham; brothers, John G. and Patricia Dick of Fairhope, AL, David M. and Linda Dick of Columbus, OH; sister Ann P. and Robert Thompson of Fairport; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Tuesday 3-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held Wednesday, 11:30 AM at the Canadice United Methodist Church, Canadice Hill Rd., Canadice with Rev. Mary Martin, the celebrant. Graveside services will be held in Georgesville, OH, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadice United Methodist Church, 5945 Canadice Hill Rd., Springwater, NY 14560, or the Honeoye Eagle Chapter #350, Order of the Eastern Star, 125 Longview Blvd., Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Cora C. Brinkerhoff, 89 years of Wildbriar Drive, Livonia, formerly of Dunkirk, NY died Monday November 2, 2009 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia after a brief stay. Mrs. Brinkerhoff was born in Aldon, NY, October 18, 1920 the daughter of Frank and Carrie Studeman Will. She was a member and past matron of Sylan Eastern Star Chapter #258 in Dunkirk. She also was active in the Conesus and Livonia Senior Citizen Clubs and was active with TRIAD in Livingston County and a member of the Livonia United Methodist Church. Cora was a retired bookeeper at Fadales Empire Distributing in Fredonia. Cora grew up in Dunkirk, and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1938. Following graduation, she attended Chowns Business College in Buffalo and Dunkirk Business Institute. In April, 1939, she married Albert S. Brinkerhoff, and resided in Buffalo during World War 2, prior to moving back to Dunkirk. Upon Mr. Brinkerhoff’s retirement, and his declining health, they moved to the Livonia area to be closer to son Albert and his family. Cora was a very outgoing lady who enjoyed all of her friends and family, as well as shopping and traveling with her fellow Senior Citizens.

Cora was predeceased by her husband Albert S. Brinkerhoff in 1988 and her grandson, NY State Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff in 2007. She is survived by her sons, Albert and Mary Brinkerhoff of Livonia, Roy and Ruth Brinkerhoff of Buffalo, Richard and Linda Brinkerhoff of Trinity, Florida, 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday 4-8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10AM with Rev. David Geer officiating. Burial to follow, Chapman Cemetery, Hopewell, NY. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Livonia United Methodist Church, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Livonia Food Pantry, PO Box 223, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com