Leroy M. Craft of Conesus, age 49, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at home. He was born August 16, 1961 in Torrance, California to parents Lawrence and Lurline Shafer Craft, and raised since infancy by Alex and Jesse Backus.

A graduate of Livonia Central School, Leroy was employed by Hilltop Industries in Mt. Morris. He enjoyed his work, friends and would often be found sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee.

Leroy is survived by his family, Mike (Bonnie) Litteer of Conesus, Bill (Roberta) Litteer of Livonia, John (Gail) Fredericy of Springwater, Shirley (Jim) Wright of Perry; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Regina Hayes of Geneseo.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Leroy’s life Saturday, January 8, 2011, 1PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to Livingston-Wyoming ARC, 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Avon: December 26, 2010 at age 98 years. Ruth is predeceased by her husband Austin and son Gerald, siblings, Herbert, Frank, Alida Williamee, Carrie Landers, Annabelle Mathewson, Emma Dickinson, Lloyd, Clyde, Donald, William and Edwin Stern.

She is survived by her son Richard (Christine) Martin of Avon, granddaughter Katie Martin of Avon, grandson Jon (Jennifer) Martin of Caledonia, great grandchildren Aidan & Gabrielle Martin of Caledonia, devoted niece Mary Williamee of Lima, sisters-in-law Elaine & Norma Stern of Gasport, Bea Stern of Bloomfield, many nieces and nephews and loving caregivers at the Avon Nursing Home.

Ruth was born September 26, 1912 in Royalton Center, New York to parents Raymond Stern and Nora (Fry) Stern. She was a longtime resident of Avon, NY and worked for many years in quality control at Kraft General Foods.

Services and interment will be held privately at the Avon Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Ruth’s memory to your favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia, NY. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Gates: December 23, 2010 at age 41 years. Predeceased by father Daniel A. Nichols Sr. Survived by parents Ann (William) Watt of Churchville, brother Daniel (Michelle) Nichols of Marion, OH, and sister Judith (Scott) Gresko of Henrietta, Grandmother Ruth Gladding of Henrietta. Also survived by nephews, Derek Gresko and Troy and Tyler Nichols. Aunts and Uncles, Jeanette (Jack) Durkee of Springwater, Barbara (Bill) Muscato of Lima, Edward (Mary Kay) Gladding of Farmington, Kenneth Gladding of Cornwall Bridge, CT, Butch (Bardee) Nichols of Conesus, Beverly Hughes of Lakeville, and Yvonne Woods of NC. Also survived by many cousins and friends.

David was born June 12, 1969 to parents Daniel A. Nichols Sr and Ann M. (Gladding) Nichols. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School and attended Suny Cobleskill and also Suny Brockport where he earned his BA in Finance. He was an employee of Paychex for many years.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 &20A, Livonia, where services will be held on Thursday at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Baptist Church, 350 Scottsville-Chili Rd., Churchville, NY 14428. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Robert S. “Bob” Hager, 91 years, of East Lake Road, Livonia, NY died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his home. He was born in Boston, NY, October 4, 1919 the son of Stephen and Charlotte Owergak Hager. Bob served his country in the US Army in World War 2 from 1942 through 1945. Upon discharge, he was highly decorated including a Bronze Medal. He was a member of the Warsaw Moose, and the plumber and steamfitters union for over 50 years. He was employed by Honeywell in Rochester and also owned and operated his own refrigeration business.

Bob was predceased by his parents and siblings, Theresa Hager, Irene Button and Lorraine Messer, also his daughter, Sandra Harmon.

He is survived by his wife of 36 1/2 years, Anna Allison Hager; children Larry Lucas of Cleveland, Ohio; Karen Caldwell of Dansville and Pamela (John) Severin of Mendon. 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM with the Rev. David Hotchkiss officiating. Burial will full military honors will follow. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr. Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or the CP (cerebral palsy) Rochester, 3399 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Katharine and Haley

Honeoye: Katharine E. Keith, 89 years, of Honeoye, NY died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Livingston County Center for Skilled Nursing Center in Mt. Morris, NY after a lenghthy illness. She was born March 7, 1921 the daughter Francis and Trilbey Flemming Kelly. She was a member of the Honeoye United Church of Christ and a long time election inspector in Monroe County. She was predeceased by her husband Haley in 2000.

She is survived by her children, Norman (Agnese) Keith of Hilton, Haley (Sheryl) Keith of Honeoye, Barry (Crystal) Keith of Honeoye and Darlene (Richard) Walton of Geneseo. 16 grandchildren,Cynthia, Jennifer, Patrizia, Dino, Gina, Kristi, Hollie, Britton, Clayton, Kylie, Stephanie, Robyn, David, Lisa, Amy and Taylor. 10 great-grandchildren. sister, Rosemary Nicodemus of Canandaigua, NY. several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend services Monday, December 20,2010, 1 PM at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Honeoye, NY with the Rev. Brian Krause officiating. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Honeoye United Church of Christ, PO Box 127, Honeoye, NY 14471. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye-Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Kevin J. Lewis, 61 years, of Poplar Hill Road, Livonia, NY died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Wellsville, NY, June 22, 1949 the son of Charles and Hazel Blue Lewis. Kevin served in the US Navy from 1968 through 1972.
He was a retiree of Frontier Communications where he had been employed for 40 years. He was a member of the Lakeville Fire Dept. and its Exempt Club. He was an avid golfer, who enjoyed spending winters in Florida and spending time visiting his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Doane Lewis; children, Michele (Andrew, Sr.) Federico of Livonia; Michael Lewis (Cindy Herman) of Rochester and Ryan (Sarah) Lewis of Riverside, CA. 9 grandchildren: Andrew, Jr.,Anthony, Sarah, and Adam Federico; Katlynn and Tianna Lewis; Nicholas, Benjamin, and Matthew Lewis. brother, Steve (Kathy) Lewis of Nunda;
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty Wise Perrine and Harold Perrine of Livonia, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday from 2-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM.
Burial, with full military honors in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the First Tee of Rochester, NY, 1000 East River Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or National Bipolar Foundation, 111 South Highland, Suite 129, Memphis, TN 38111 To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Lima: Kathryn “Kay” Emery Ramsey, a 25 year resident of Lima, NY formerly of Lakeville, NY and Portland, Maine, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born July 9, 1923 in Conesus, NY the daughter of James B. and Ruth Wamser Emery. She was predeceased by her husband John “Jack” Ramsey and her brother Robert Emery.

She is survived by her children, Robert J. Harvey of Dracut, Mass. and Linda (Joseph) Greene of Hackettstown, NJ. 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. sisters, Carolyn Allen of Lakeville and San Antonio, Texas, Ruth Sidorowicz of Las Vegas, Nevada. Brothers, James (Sandra) Emery of South Carolina and Richard (Roma) Emery of Livonia. sister-in-law, Joan Emery of Conesus. several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend graveside services Monday 11 AM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Route 20A, Geneseo, NY, Memorial services will be held at a later date. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Lima Ambulance Fund, PO Box 335, Lima, NY 14485. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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