Walter W. Forshee, Sr., 91, of Livonia, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2010, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Whitney Point, NY February 17, 1918 son of Jesse and Carolyn Watts Forshee.

Walter will be remembered by all as a caring, competent, independent and hardworking man, an example to all who knew him. He graduated from Cornell University in 1942 and worked in agriculture related fields all his life. He valued education and made sure his children were given the opportunity to attend college. He was a man of faith, courage and high moral standards. He lived his life by example and to the end, examined his decisions carefully. He loved reading, baseball, working, friends and travel.

He is survived by his wife, Vesta; children and step-children, Walter, Jr. (Marian) Forshee, Suzanne (Richard) Zitrick, Sharon Forshee, Elizabeth (Ralph) Arena, Wayne (Cindy) Forshee, David (Val) Forshee, Carol (Doug) Acomb, Greg Shay, Lance and Sue Shay. 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews. Predeceased by all the Forshee brothers and sisters.

Friends are invited to attend services Friday, February 5, 2010, 4 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. Private Burial, Canaseraga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Nardone, Susan (Tilton) formerly of Henrietta and Livonia, died January, 29, 2010, at age 57. Survived by father, Richard Tilton; sister, Cheri (Jeff) McPherson, brother Richard Tilton, 2 nephews, 1 niece. Life companion, Mike Barone. Predeceased by mother, Shirley Tilton and son, Brent Nardone.

Services Saturday, Feb, 27, 2010, 11 AM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia. Burial, Union Cemetery. To send condolences or share a memory please visit:
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Gordon M. “Johnny” Johnson, 86, of South Lima died at his home Monday, January 25, 2010. He was born in Geneseo, NY December 21, 1923 son of Murray and Alice Sattora Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the Army during World War II, was a member of the Conesus American Legion, and prior to retirement drove truck for Pinco in Lima.

Mr. Johnson is predeceased by his wife Margaret. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Jerry) Tallman of Mt. Morris, Keith Johnson of Conesus, Russell (Barbara) Johnson of Livonia Center, Bruce Johnson of Lima, Timothy (Diane) Johnson of Mt. Morris, Alice (Edgar) Krause of Hemlock, Kyle (Rexine) Johnson of LeRoy, grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great-grandchildren, sister Elnora Welstead of Attica, nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kathryn D. Mack, 91 years of Livonia and Geneseo died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Canandaigua, NY September 25, 1918 daughter of George and Katherine Maley Hallings. She was employed as a waitress at several area restaurants and Champion Knitwear in Livonia prior to retirement.

Predeceased by her husbands, Leonard Struble and Clifford Mack, daughter, Janet Woods, granddaughters, Amy Struble and Christy Shaw, grandsons, Billy Snyder and Christopher Struble. Kay is survived by her children, Julie (Bill) Snyder of Honeoye, Dorothy Smith of Lakeville, Robert (Lynette) Struble of Mt. Morris, Susan (Mike) Lawton of Livonia, Sandy (Dan) Driscoll of Avon, Carol (Terry) Jones, Nancy (Lou) Leone and Tom Struble all of Ft. Myers, FL., Debbie (Tim Shaw) Dieffenbacher of Avon. 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandaughter. Nieces and nephews.

The family extends their most sincere gratitude to the entire staff at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilition in Mt. Morris for their excellent care, compassion, and friendship.

Friends may call Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia, where funeral services, with Alice Miller-Nation officiating, will follow calling hours at 11 AM. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions to the School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623. To send condolences or share a memory, Please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kreutter, Gloria B. (nee Brisbane) of Alden, NY January 18, 2010. Beloved wife of Thomas Kreutter. Dear mother of Kim (Robert) Skowronski. Grandmother of Joshua, Colin, Caleb, Corbin and Lyra. Sister of Kay Guyette. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John’s RC Church Alden. To send online condolences or share a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus: Harold J. “Cuzzy” Sanford, 85 years, of Conesus died late Sunday evening, January 17, 2010, at the Livingston County Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris. He was born in Nunda, NY October 7, 1924, the son of Grant and Lena Nichols Sanford. Cuzzy was a World War 2 Navy Veteran serving in Japan. He was a member of the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post in Conesus and the Dansville American Legion Post. Cuzzy was an avid outdoorsman particularly enjoying hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his children, Judy Wilkins of Conesus, Janet (Mark) Crannage of Delaware and Jim (Missy) Sanford of Conesus. 8 grandchildren, Jenny and Brett Wilkins, Hilliary and Dana Crannage, Nicole, Jessica, Megan, and Andrew Sanford. sisters, June (Morris) Niedermaier of Groveland, Mary Vianese of Mt. Morris and Barbara Anderson of Dalton. several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Conlon Mulvaney American Legion Post, Conesus, NY 14435. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Honeoye: Richard R. “Dick” Helling, 71 years, of Curtis Road, Hemlock died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after a long illness. He was born in Rochester, NY December 31, 1938, the son of Roy and Grace Blumenstock Helling. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School in Rochester, and then went on to serve his country in the US Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed in the printing business by such Rochester firms as Case-Hoyt and Hammer Lithograph. He was a life member of the Richmond Fire Department, life member of the Honeoye Fish and Game Club and an avid NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his wife, Lorrie; children, Marty Helling of Atlanta, GA., Jeannie (Ross Bolton) Hoag of Greensboro, NC; Sue (Bennie) Jensen of Farmington, Jim (Christy) Helling of Honeoye; four grandchildren, Michael and Alyssa Hoag and Mackenzie and Emma Helling; step-daughter Marisel (Kenneth) Green of Rochester, and their children, Sierra, Jacelle, Kenny, MacKenna and Mekhi. Brother, Robert (Barb) Helling of Honeoye. Several nieces and nephews. Also, his loyal miniature poodle and constant companion., Tiger.

Friends are invited to join the family to remember Dick on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Honeoye Fish and Game Club, Howcroft Road, Hemlock. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Sands Cancer Center, 360 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642.
Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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