Marshall B Dagan, January 15, 2010, lived a full life of 87 years. He was born Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922 in York, Maine and grew up on the family’s Hillcrest Farm, overlooking the York River. Working the farm and attending school, he typically rode his pony a mile+ to his one room schoolhouse. He graduated from the University of Maine, class of ’44, as a mechanical engineer and was a member of Tau Beta Pi, engineering honor society. He immediately went to work for Sperry Gyroscope Co. servicing gyroscopes for troop ships during WWII. Two years later he joined General Electric, and worked at the Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Schenectady, designing propulsion systems for nuclear submarines and ships. He had responsibility for design and development of mechanical systems on the U.S.S. SeaWolf, the second nuclear submarine deployed, and was on her maiden voyage sea trial. Marshall also had charge of the power plant mechanical systems for the nuclear destroyer, U.S.S. Bainbridge, and attended commissioning ceremonies and launch at the Quincy, MA Shipyard. Marsh subsequently became manager for Modifications and Additions to (nuclear) Reactor Facilities. In later years he transferred to the G.E. Gas Turbine Div., where he traveled internationally for installations. Marsh loved the outdoors and was a member of the OYKs club, where he met his wife, Mary. Marsh most enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, skiing, boating, fishing, and traveling with his family. Having grown up as a self reliant Yankee, he could tinker with and fix just about anything.

He is predeceased by his son, Robert, and is survived by his wife Mary, his children Lawrence (Anne) and Sandra, and grandchildren, Brian, Paul, and Kelly. Services will be held in York, Maine. Memorials may be directed to the American Red Cross or to the Assn. for Protection of the Adirondacks at www.protectadks.org. Arrangements Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Livonia: Catherine Shirley Krisher, 82 years of Spring St. Livonia, died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Groveland, NY August 31, 1927 the daughter of Michael and Blanche Donovan McNeil. Shirley married her late husband, Leo Krisher, June 24, 1950. Shirley was a member of the former St. Josephs Church in Livonia and its Silver Liners Club and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of St. Matthews Church, the Livingston County and Town of Livonia Democratic Committee, the Livonia Assessment Board of Review, Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals and also was an election inspector. After her family was raised, she was employed by Brador Publications in Livonia.

She is survived by her daughter Sheila Krisher of Livonia; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Kathy Krisher of Churchville, Michael and Debbie Krisher of Central Square, NY. Grandchildren, Sean Krisher of Churchville and Erin Krisher of Liverpool, NY. Step-grandchildren, Erik Burnam and Michelle Burnam Martin of Syracuse. Step-greatgrandchildren, Samuel and Justin Martin of Syracuse. Brother, Robert McNeil of Rochester. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Friday, 1 PM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to St. Matthews Church, PO Box 77 Livonia, NY 14487 or Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Elizabeth A. “Libby” Fusco, 92 years of South Livonia Road, Livonia, died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. She was born in Rochester, NY June 11, 1917 the daughter of Joseph and Mary Scorsone Cicero. In earlier years, Libby was employed at the Livonia Central School Cafeteria. She was a member of the former St. Josephs Church and St. Matthews Church in Livonia. Her husband Leo B. Fusco, predeceased her in 1999. Also predeceasing her was her son, Joseph P. Fusco and grandsons Paul L. Fusco and Joseph “Teddy” Fusco.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Diane Fusco of Livonia, Leo and Ann Fusco of Livonia. Grandchildren, Brenda Semple, Jennifer (Jeff) Haddad, Jamie, Leo and Anthony Fusco. Great Grandchildren, Kristofer, Lindsay, and Brianna Semple. Mariah and Sierra Haddad, Nathan, Aiyana and Jaide Fusco. Also, her brother, Sam (Bessie) Cicero of Livonia and sisters, Anna Maniscalco of Geneseo and Lucy Finocchario of South Lima. Sisters-in-law Rosemary Cicero of Livonia, Santina Fusco of Geneseo, Italia Fusco of Avon, and Rose Fusco of Avon. Brother-in-law Joseph Fusco of Avon. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday 4-7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 1 PM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia Ambulance Fund, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake: Margaret E. Brairton, 93 years, formerly of Rochester and Pompano Beach, FL died Friday, January 1, 2010 in Erie, PA. She was born in Honeoye Falls, NY on March 11, 1916, the daughter of the late William and Millicent Heimlich Despard. Margaret was a medical secretary at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her late husband at their homes in Pompano Beach and Lakeville.

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard T. Brairton, her sister, Suzanne Dampier and her brother,Wayne Despard. Survivors include 2 children, Richard T. (Valerie) Brairton 11 of Milford, PA., and Barbara L. Brairton of Lawrence Park, PA., 3 grandchildren, Richard T. Brairton 111 of Pavilion, Janet Dayton of San Diego, Calif. and Stephen Brairton of Oregon. 7 great grandchildren, Mary, Moniique, Krista, Richard 1V, Dakota, Daniel Brairton and Sabrina Dayton.

Friends are invited to attend her 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, NY with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorials may be made to the to the Springhill Fellowship Fund, 2323 Edinboro Rd. Erie, PA 16509. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

James R. Richards, 88 years, of Federal Road, Hemlock, NY died Friday January 2010 at his home. Predeceased by children, Lance and Joan Richards. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Faye; children, Reg Richards of Jamestown, Ann (Howard) Warren of Schroon Lake NY, Sandra (David) Copeland of Kirkwood, NY, Michael Richards of Conesus, Lorna (Richard) Roberts of Conesus, David Richards of Hemlock, Joyce (Jim) Smith of Rush, Ronald Richards of Holley, Sybil (Dan) Buckley of Brighton, Sylvia (Pat) McGuire of Texas, Vicki (Michael) Halsted of SC and Kay Richards of Antwerp, NY. 46 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren. sister, Margaret Clark of FL, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Bryan Symonds of London. several nieces and nephews.

Jim was born in South Wales, where he began a career in coal mining at the age of 14. At 20 years of age he married his childhood sweetheart Faye Jones and soon after, started a family. After the birth of their fourth child, Jim & Faye decided to immigrate to America. Jim arrived in West Virginia six months ahead of Fay and the kids. The family continued to grow, eventually reaching twelve children in all. Jim changed professions after 14 years in mining moving into highway construction, working his way up over the years to head superintendent. This career move took the family across the Northeast, with stops in Lee MA, Massena NY, Niagara Falls NY, Deposit NY, Edwards NY, Schroon Lake NY, Vestal NY, and Bath NY.

In the mid seventies Jim, Faye and the Family moved to their current homestead in the Livonia Hemlock area. The children of course have all long since struck out on their own, with Jim and Faye concentrating their efforts on community service and support. Meals on Wheels, Dog Census, Grange, with Jim serving as the President of the local Senior Citizens group and Treasurer of the Hemlock Fire Department for over a dozen year, the entire community grew to know and love Jim and Faye.

Jim and Faye came to America to build a better life for themselves and their children. By any measure, this dream has been realized. We know that the entire community joins with the family in celebrating his life.

Friends may call Monday, 2-4, 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Burial, Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemlock Fire Dept. 7375 Al Sharpe Ave. Hemlock, NY 14466. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com