Honeoye: Shirley E. Blue, 92 years of Honeoye, NY, formerly of Rochester, Michigan died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Ontario County Health Facility where she had resided the past three years. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, November 25, 1918 the daughter of of Raymond and Violet Collins Miller.

She is survived by her children, Karen (Frank) Emmerling of Honeoye and Herbert (Chick) Blue, Jr. of Spring Lake, Michigan. her grandchildren, Erika Asquino of Honeoye, Todd VanSlambrouck formerly of Honeoye, Ian Bresky of Spring Lake, Erica Emmerling of Rochester,NY, John Paul Emmerling of Ohio. her great grandchildren, Mollie Blue Asquino and Jackson Todd Asquino. her sister, Betty Lally. several nieces and nephews. She was prececeased by her husband, Herbert A. Blue, Sr. and her sister, Jacqueline Perry.

Private family services will be held with burial in Acacia Park Cemetery, Birmingham, MI. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Richmond Fire and Ambulance Dept. PO Box 469 Honeoye, NY 14471. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Geneseo-Lakeville: Patricia A. Brown, 75 years, of Lakeville Estates, Geneseo, NY died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the home of her daughter, in Cambria, NY., after a short and valiant battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1935, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY., the daughter of James and Alice McCabe Griffin. In her early years, she was employed as a film inspector at Eastman Kodak Co. She then went on to Nationwide Insurance, initially, as a secretary, but then worked way on to become a successful agent. Eventually, she purchased her own agency in Hilton, NY in 1974 which would become “The Patricia G. Austin Agency”. She was very active in Hilton Pop Warner Football, acting in many different capacities. She also was an avid Miami Dolphin football fan, her favorite player being Dan Marino. She retired in 1980. She spent many years enjoying the warmth and sunshine of Florida as well as at her home on Conesus Lake. She loved the lake, gardening, sailing, “old wood boats” and most of all, enjoying time with her family. She will be sorely and deeply missed.

She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Brown. Also her former husbands, Peter J. Austin and John E. Bridgeman. her sister, Virginia A. Scott, her brother, Robert T. Griffin and brother-in-law, Donald Herring.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paddy(Austin) and Gary Adamek; grandson, Jeffery M. Braun; step-daughter, Lisa (Ronald) Zielinski, grandchildren, Stephanie, Mackenzie and Zachary Zielinski. granddog, “Duncan”. Her sisters, Jane Herring, Margaret Mary “Peggy” (John) MacDonald. Many loving nieces & nephews and her extended Buffalo “Braun Family”.

Friends may call from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Feb.26, 2011 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, Private burial. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bon Voyage, Mom, You did it “Your Way”

Conesus: Kenneth D. Tubbs, 78 years, of Clark Road, Conesus, NY died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in Buffalo, NY, August 28, 1932 the son of Daniel and Lillian Slattery Tubbs. Ken served his country in the US Navy in the Korean War and was a member of the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post #283. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. and belonged to the Livingston Antique Car Club and the U.S.S. Beatty Reunion Association.

Ken is survived by his wife and best friend, Linda; children, Donna (David) Sellers, of Henrietta,Debbie (Mick) Berry of Chili and Steven ( Sharon) Tubbs of Honeoye Falls. step children, Chandra Downs of Livonia and Travis (Stacy) Downs of Pittsford. 4 grandchildren, Chad, Julia, and Emily Tubbs; Bobby Sellers. sisters, Eileen Hogan of Buffalo, Marge (Jerry) VanSice of Plano, Texas,, Jean Madigan of St. George, Utah, and Rita (Jim) Simpson of Livonia. sister-in-law, Jenny Tubbs of Lima. brother-in-law, Fred Lux of Stuart, Florida. Aunt, Josephine VanMeenan of Webster. several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also, his beloved dog, “Eddie”. Ken was predeceased by his brothers, Bernard, Don and Jack Tubbs.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass, 11 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2011 at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthews Church Building Fund, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487 or the U.S.S. Beatty Reunion Association, c/o Frank Walker, 5200 Double Eagle Drive, Westerville,Ohio 43081. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Conesus Lake-Geneseo: Thelma D. Durbin, 92 years. of Clearview Drive, Geneseo, NY formerly of Conesus Lake died early Sunday morning at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. She was born in Rochester, NY September 6, 1918, the daughter of John and Martha Goetz Devine. She was predeceased by her husbands, Robert Smearing in 1962 and Ralph Durbin in 2009. She was a member of the former St. Josephs Church in Livonia, and St. Matthews Church in Livonia, and the Conesus Golden Years Club. She was an avid bowler for over 50 years.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Robert (Lee) Smearing of Morristown, TN., Thomas (Marlee) Smearing of Rochester Hills, MI. and Martin (Judy) Smearing of Livonia. 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. her brother-in-law, Walter (Gladys) Smearing. several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4, 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Spring Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Geneseo Ambulance Fund, PO Box 428, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Livonia: Anna Neglia, 94 years, of Washingston St. Livonia, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died Saturday morning, February 19, 2011 at the Avon Nursing Home where she had resided since December 27, 2010. She was born in Palermo, Sicily, August 1, 1916, the daughter of Antonio and Mary Giaconia Alesso. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a seamstress at the Paris Knitting Mill in Brooklyn. She was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church. She was preceased by her son, Anthony.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Rosario; her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lorna Marks Neglia of Livonia. her sister, Domenica of Italy. several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM with Pastor Steve Sweeting officiating. Entombment, St. Johns Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Faith Fellowship Church, 5379 Servis Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Livonia: William W. White, 84 years, of East Ave. Livonia, NY died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Websters Crossing, NY, May 21, 1926 the son of Walter and Lillian Holmes White. His early years were spent in Websters Crossing before the family moved to Conesus. Following that, most of his life was spent residing in Livonia. Bill served his country during World War II in the US Army. Upon returning from the service, he worked for the NY State Highway Department followed by Syracuse Supply Corp. He concluded his working career at Livonia Central School in the transportation department. Bill was a very active member of his church, the Livonia United Methodist Church and could often be found volunteering or assisting a friend or neighbor in need. He was a member of the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post #283 and the Dansville Moose Club.

Bill was married to his wife Stella Antoszyk White on August 12, 1951. She predeceased him in 2006. His brothers, Paul White and Jay White also predeceased him. His is survived by his children, Pam (Tony) Brewer of Scotia, NY and Nancy Gleason of Livonia; grandchildren, Matthew (Mara) Brewer, Theresa (John) Polson & Melanie Brewer; great-grandchildren, Joshua & Bailey Brewer; sisters, Betty (Bill) Greene of Conesus & Joyce Carpenter of Geneseo; nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Friday 3-5 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia,NY where services will be held Saturday at 11 AM with Rev. Dan Finch officiating. Spring Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summer St. Livonia, NY 14487 or the Visiting Nurse Foundation, Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon: Kathryn E. Murphy, 84 years, of Dutch Hollow Road, Avon, NY died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville,NY after a short illness. She was born in Rochester, NY, May 23, 1926 and graduated from Monroe High School. She was retired from the former Stromberg-Carlson in Rochester, and in later years worked at the service desk at the Ames Store in Geneseo. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald A. Murphy in 1990.

She is survived by her children, Nancy (Fredrick) Janson of Avon and Robert D. Gillis of Wilmington, North Carolina. 2 grandsons, Bradley (Cathy) and Sean (Samantha). 4 greatgrandchildren, Emma, Sarah, Autumn, and Malcolm. nieces, Kathy and Jane.

Friends may call 4-7 PM Thursday at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM, with the Rev. Dan Finch officiating. Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Susanne Short Tompkins Brown of Geneseo, NY/Buffalo, NY/ Matawan, NJ, 78, passed away February 13, 2011 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after a brief illness.

Daughter of Myron Spencer Short and Winifred Maria Allen, Susanne was born in buffalo, NY on November 28, 1932, the youngest of four siblings.

Susanne was predeceased by her beloved husband James L. Brown of Matawan, NJ. She is survived by her five children, S. Wendy Fusco, and husband Paul P. Fusco, John W. Tompkins, Jill C. Tompkins, David S. Tompkins, Allen C. Tompkins and wife Kara K. Tomkins. She was the proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Susanne, known to her friends as Susie, attended Buffalo Seminary and Russell Sage College. She was first and foremost a loving and devoted mother. She was an avid reader, an outstanding writer of letter, maintaining correspondence in the traditional art of letter writing, and later through email, with all of her children and grandchildren, and her many friends from around the world. Susie had a zest for life, an amazing sense of humor, and never lacked an opinion on an important subject. She was an exceptional cook, an outstanding Bridge player, and loved to work in her garden. For 60 years, Susie maintained an active affiliation with her PEO sisterhood, a Philanthropic Educational Organization that focuses on the advancement of women by raising money to help pay for their educations. She traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim from Australia to China. Susie will be more than greatly missed by all of us who loved her so much.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions in honor of our mother to PEO, chapter AH, NJ, the National Autism Association, or the SPCA.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Honeoye: Jacqueline M. Knapp, 81 years, of Parklawn Apartments, Honeoye, NY died Thursday, February 10, 2011 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. She was born in Sterling, NY November, 9 1929 the daughter of Edmund and Frances Miller Brunzel.

She is survivied by her husband, William Knapp; children, David (Linda) Knapp of Prattburg, NY and Thomas “Bear’ (Charlene) Knapp of Honeoye; grandchildren, Josh and Carlotta Knapp. sister, Norma (Walter) Helma of Mendon.

Private services will be held. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Diocese of Rochester 1150 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY. 14624. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Irondequoit/Honeoye Falls: February 9, 2011 at age 90 years at the Pinehurst Senior Living Community. He is Lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years Lillian (McAllister) Anderson. His son Colonel Gary (Anne) Anderson USMC Ret. of Stafford VA and his daughter Kim Nichols of Livonia. Grandchildren Karrie (Adam) Aycock of Fredericksburg, VA, Mark Anderson of Kansas City, MO, Justin (Sara) Nichols of Apex, NC and Kasey Nichols of Rochester. Great-grandchildren Ashleigh and Grey Aycock.

Bill was born September 13, 1920 in Rochester, NY to parents William K. Anderson Sr. and Carrie (Nilsson) Anderson.

Bill was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He served as a radioman and tank commander in the Guadalcanal and Eniwetock campaigns and was wounded on Guam. Following the war he worked in the printing industry for many years in the Rochester area, serving many companies including Kodak and Xerox. He retired as the Vice President of Sales for JR Leinen Printing Co. of Rochester NY. Bill was a member of the Printer’s Guild where he was “Man of the Year” in 1983. He was also active in many other organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed boating and following many local sports.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo: Olga K. Delio, 83 years, of Clayton Heights, Geneseo, formerly of Cohocton, NY died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY. She was born in Rome, NY, October 24, 1927 the daughter of Peter and Ahafia Klymko Kozma. For many years, she was employed as a dental hygienst at Bath Haverling School District. In recent times, she was active in the Tom Thumb Program through the Livingston County Office of the Aging.

She is survived by her childen, Lorraine (Richard) Weber of Cohocton, Michele (Tom) Platten of Livonia, Stephen Delio of Corning, Jacqueline Delio of Rochester, Mary Louise (Raymond) Bisig, Joseph (Judy) Delio of Fayettville, NC, Christopher (Laura) Delio of Seminole, FL. 7 granchildren, 8 great grandchildren. several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Friends may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc, Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM, at St. Matthew Church, Route 20 A, Livonia with the Rev. John H. Hayes, officiating. Spring Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Noyes Center for Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center in Partnership with Livingston County, (Awning Fund), 4616 Millenium Dr. Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rochester, NY: Kathleen H. Lyons of East Ave. Rochester, NY died unexpectedly, February 4, 2011 at her home. She was born June 26, 1943, in Erie, PA., the daughter of George and Helen Wagner Trost.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Deanna) Lyons of Livonia, NY, Jennifer Lyons-Preston of Rochester,NY and Gary (Michelle) Lyons of Penfield, NY. 2 grandchildren. her mother, Helen Trost. her brothers, George, David, and John Trost. several nieces and nephews.

Family graveside services will be held in Erie, PA at a future date. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Bethany House, 1111 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14621. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia-Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory please visit:
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Lakeville: Clyde W. Sloan, 83 years of Lakeville, NY died late Friday evening, February 4, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY after a short stay. He was born in Lakeville, NY, March 9, 1927, the son of Charles and Bessie Hoyt Sloan. Clyde was a graduate of Livonia Central School where he was inducted into its First Sports Hall of Fame Class. He participated on all the sports teams throughout his high school years. He received his Bachelors Degree from Clarkson College. Clyde served his country in the US Army during World War 2. He married his late wife, Irene, November 28, 1957. Irene died February 1, 2007.

He is survived by his children, Robbin R. Sloan of Dansville, NY and James C. (Ginger) Sloan of Shrewsbury, PA. 2 grandsons, Brennon and Parker. several nieces & nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend services Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, 11 AM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, with Pastor Steve Sweeting officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Avon, NY 14414. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake: Linda S. Dodd, 67 years. of West Lake Rd. Conesus Lake, NY (Geneseo), died Thursday February 3, 2011 at her home. She was born in Rochester, NY, the daughter of John and Jane McMillan Stott. She was a graduate of Brighton High School and had been employed by Spectracom Corp. in Henrietta. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Marsha Cino.

Linda is survived by her husband, Richard L. Dodd; Children, David (Kerry Young) Murphy of Ontario, NY. James (Janette) Dodd of Ontario,NY, Eric (Luck) Dodd of Lake Stevens, Washington, and Lori Dodd of Rochester. 4 grandchildren, Madi Murphy, Erica Senti, Jaden Centi, & P-Sea (Jirat Rymparsurat). Sister, Susan Stott of Rochester. several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends, Sunday February 13, 2011 from 3-5 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Private entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Campus Dr. Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send online condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rossi, Ida R., Rochester, died February 3, 2011 at age 98 years.

Ida was predeceased by her husband John R. Rossi in 1983. She is survived by sons: Richard J. Rossi of Rochester and Kenneth J. Rossi of Irondequoit. Brothers: Samuel (Verna) Bona, and Dr. Angelo (Virginia) Bona all of CA. Grandchildren: Wesley, Bailey, Shannon, and Kristina Rossi and great-grandsons Oscar and Ivan Rossi.

Deepest thanks to all the caregivers that helped make life a little easier for Ida in the past years especially those at Wesley Gardens Nursing Home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 25 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY on Tuesday February 8, 2011 at 11am. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.