Robert L. Stanton – April 26, 2012

Robert L. Stanton, 61 years of Pennsylvania Ave. Avon, NY died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief hospitalization. He was born in Rochester, NY, March 27, 1951 the son of Harold and Catherine Cavanagh Stanton. He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in Greece, NY. Buck was a self employed, well established, automobile wholesaler and was a member of St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church. He was predeceased by his son Todd and his mother, Catherine.

Buck is survived by his wife, Beth; his children, Morgan and Bryce; his father, Harold; sister, Cathy Johnson and brother Tom (Audrey) Stanton. his mother-in-law, Janet. Sisters-in-law Lisa & Donna. Several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Friends may call Wednesday 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. John H. Hayes on Thursday at 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Stanton Children Educational Trust Fund, Five Star Bank c/o John Haugh, PO Box 579, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or further information, please visit:
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Lavina A. Kingsbury – April 20, 2012

kingsburyRochester: She passed away April 20, 2012 at age 74. She was born in 1937 to the late Herbert and Jeannette Kingsbury. Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Randy Kingsbury and his wife Birgit of Newport News, VA, Lorraine Bott and her husband William of Norfolk, VA, and Jeff Kingsbury and his wife Tanya of Rochester, NY. Granddaughter Sophia Kingsbury of Newport News, VA. Brother Charles Kingsbury of Scottsville, NY.

She had a gentle nature and was a person of great patience and kindness. She had a passion to learn and was an avid reader, never hesitating to dive into a new topic.

Friends may call on Friday May 4, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20a, Livonia. A graveside service will be held at Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, NY on Saturday at 12 o’clock noon. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Fredrick C. Force – April 25, 2012

Livonia: April 25, 2012 at age 84. Survived by his wife Ethel Force, children; Terry (Carol) Force of Hinesville, GA, Dawn (Chuck) McElroy of Elmira, Tim (Karen) Kime of Conesus, and Kim (Dan) Jischke of Livonia. Grandchildren: Jessica, Curtis, Heather, Cory, David, Nicholas, Megan, Ashley, and Jerry. Great Grandchildren; Elizabeth, Nathan, Aubrey, and Alexis. Sisters; Gladys Gridley of Caton, NY, Betty Stutzer of OR, and Martha Green of TN.

Fred was born on September 25, 1927 in Caton, NY to parents Fredrick and Winnie (Rogers) Force. He served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952. Fred was a resident of Livonia for many years and was a long time employee of the New York State Thruway Authority in Henrietta, NY.

Friends may call at the Conesus United Church, 6199 S. Livonia Road, Livonia, NY on Saturday May 12, 2012 from 10:30am-12 Noon. A memorial service will follow calling at 12 o’clock noon with full military honors. Rev. David Hotchkiss will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Judith A. Morgan ~ April 24, 2012

Judith A. Morgan of Hemlock, April 24, 2012 at age 65 years. Survived by her children, Richard (Stacey) Morgan, Julie Morgan and Joy (Sean) Cather all of NC; 2 grandchildren, Dakota Stull & Richard Thomas Morgan lll; brother, Robert Herington of Lima; nieces & nephews.

Family & friends are invited to attend services Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 2 PM in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Route 20A, Geneseo. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia – Honeoye. Memorial contributions to Forever Green Unities, 95 Brayer St., Rochester, NY 14606. To send condolences or further information, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Carol Anne-Reeves Semmler ~ April 21, 2012

scan0005Conesus Lake: Carol Anne-Reeves Semmler, 75 years of Conesus Lake died suddenly, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born December 24, 1936, in Mendon, NY the daughter of George and Ruth Perkins Reeves. She graduated at the top of her class from Alfred Technical University in 1956 with a degree in business after graduating Valedictorian from Victor Central School in 1954. She married Lee E. Semmler on June 15, 1957, her husband of 36 years. He died April 30, 1993.

She is survived by 4 children, Stacy (Scott) Jesse of Lakeville, Marc (Patti) Semmler of Livonia,, Scott Semmler of Roanoke, TX, and Todd Semmler of Conesus. 5 granddaughters, Jennifer,Amanda, Michelle, Brittany, and Sara. Also, niece, Kelly Cotter of Canandaigua and nephews Pastor Kevin Cotter of Canandaigua and Kree Cotter of Honeoye.

Friends may call Tuesday 4 – 6 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A. 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where services will follow visitation at 6 PM. with Pastor Kevin Cotter officiating. Private Burial, Mendon Cemetery. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, please visit:
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Herbert R. VanVliet ~ April 18, 2012

Herbert R. VanVliet of Lima passed away on April 18, 2012, at age 94. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; children, Sandra VanVliet of Lima, Michael VanVliet of West Henrietta, Sue (Jim) Kruk of Bath, Wendell (Randy) VanVliet of North Carolina and Edward VanVliet of Lima; brother, Morris VanVliet of Florida; sister, May Hodgeman of Livonia; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday, April 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Routes 15 and 20A, Livonia, Burial will be in Richmond Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. To send a condolence, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Lawrence G. Crane – April 20, 2012

Canadice: At his home on April 20, 2012 at age 90. Predeceased by his wife Jeanette in 2002. Survived by children; Catharine Crane of Canadice and Thomas Crane of Honeoye. Grandchildren; Matthew, Joshua, Nathan, Corie, Cody, Hunter, and great-grandson Zachary.

Lawrence was born on March 26, 1922 in Kendaia, NY to parents Carlton and Bell Amos. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was trained as a pilot. He was employed at the Eastman Kodak Company prior to his retirement.

Funeral Services to be held privately. 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

Robert L. Straw ~ April 18, 2012

Robert L. Straw of Canandaigua, April 18, 2012 at age 83 years. He was born in Detroit, Michigan October 29, 1928, the son of Tracy and Roselda Shipe Straw. Predeceased by wife Virginia Abshagan Straw and 2 brothers. Survived by sons, Robert L. (Deb) Straw Jr. of Englewood, FL, Guy (Jaynee) Straw of Canandaigua, Tracy (Tracy) Straw of Lockport, NY; 2 brothers; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Private funeral arrangements through Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. Burial Acacia Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wood Library or Lollypop Farms. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Mary R. Doran ~ April 16, 2012

Lakeville: Mary R. Doran, 88 years of Camp Run Drive, Lakeville, NY died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born in Rochester, October 2, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Veronica Doran. She was a retired employee of Eastman Kodak Co. She also was an avid golfer and bowler and was a member of St. Matthews Church in Livonia.

She is survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews, Judy, Nancy, Tim and Tom. Also, many dear friends.

Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Saturday May 5, 2012, 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A Livonia, with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, Holy Sepluchre Cemetery, Rochester. Friends wishing may make contributions to Theresa House, 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, please visit:

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Lauren J. Blood – April 14, 2012

Livonia: Lauren J. Blood died April 14, 2012 at age 75, at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home. after a brief stay. He was born in Bristol, NY August 9, 1936 the son of Lauren and Irene Rader Blood. He was predeceased by his by Elizabeth Flansburg Blood. Survived by children,, Marie (Gordon) Zea of Geneseo, Shirley Dildine of Bronx, NY, William (Kim) Blood of Cohocton, Laurenia (Matthew) Templeton of Livonia. 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Nieces & nephews. He was a retired employee of Rochester Gas and Electric and a member of the Livonia Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Friends may call Wednesday 3:00 – 6:30 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral servies will follow visitation at 6:30 PM. Burial, Conquest Cemetery., 11:30 AM Thursday. Memorial contributions to Livonia Masonic Lodge or Conesus Lake Nursing Home Activity Fund. To send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Flora M. Fisher ~ April 5, 2012

NAPLES: Flora M. Fisher, age 94, passed away peacefully at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua on Thursday, April 5, 2012, with her family, loving nurses and aides at her side. Flora was born on February 10, 1918, and was the daughter of Harry and Sylvia Ball. Flora was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Frederick Fisher; eight sisters and three brothers. Flora is survived by her daughters Jean F. Seager of Fairport and Lu Stevens of Lund, B.C.; two grandsons, Paul (Katy) Schwingle of Naples and Andrew (Linda) Stevens of Victoria, B.C. She is also survived by two sisters; Anna Marie (Art) Fisher, Mabel Payne, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Flora loved being outside. She treasured the time with her grandsons and when they were young explored with them the wonders of the great outdoors. Flora especially liked walking in the woods looking for wild flowers and animals of any kind. Flora’s other hobbies included refinishing furniture, chair caning, painting on antique trays, ceramics, and knitting.

Flora was the ultimate caregiver – listening, advising and comforting anyone in need. Flora took great joy in being a positive light for others. Flora will be remembered by many as an avid cook whether it was pies, breads, canned goods or delicious meals for anyone who showed up.

A memorial service for Flora will be held on April 28, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, Inc., 301 West Main Street Victor, New York 14564. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Honeoye – Livonia. To send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Donald H. Marshall – April 5, 2012

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Hemlock: April 5, 2012 at 80 years. Survived by Lois Brisbane; children, Robbie (Christi) Brisbane of VA., Ronald Brisbane of Hemlock. Also, Valerie Singleton of Hemlock, Viki (Woody) Woodcock of SC., Mike (Nancy) Brisbane of Spencerport & Randy (Pat) Brisbane of Henrietta. grandchildren, Danielle & Ryan. brothers. Bill (Audrey) Marshall of Holcomb, Lyle (Kay) Marshall of Hemlock & Paul (Shirley) Marshall of Hemlock. nieces & nephews. Predeceased by sister, Adele.

Donald H. Marshall, of North Main Street Hemlock, passed away at FF Thompson Hospital in Candandaigua, NY on April 5, 2012. He was born June 20, 1931 in Canadice, NY, the son of Leo and Ellen Hoppough Marshall. He was a graduate of Hemlock High School and was US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283, Livonia and was retired after 37 years of service to the US Postal Service in Hemlock and Honeoye, NY.

Friends may call Monday 2 – 4 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, NY where services will follow calling at 4 PM. Memorial contributions to Richmond Ambulance Fund, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Rd. Geneva, NY. 14456. To send condolences or further information, visit:
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Merle J. Hyldahl – February 25, 2012 (Updated with Memorial Service Time and Place)

Merle J. Hyldahl of Honeoye, February 25, 2012 at age 89 years. Survived by his wife, Mildred; daughters, Penny (Gye) Fram of Rochester & Debra (Rob) Plummer of Syracuse. 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. 1 niece, 1 nephew.

Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church of Livonia, Route 20A, Livonia Center at 11 AM. Memorials to the Church, PO Box 46, Livonia Center, NY 14488. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye – Livonia. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Gordon M. Wingate ~ April 3, 2012

Livonia: April 3, 2012 at age 83 years. Gordon is survived by his wife of 61 years, June B. Wingate; children, Jeffrey (Linda) Wingate of Denver, CO, Martin (Cynthia) Wingate of St. Petersburg, FL, Murray (Jill) Wingate of Livonia, Julie Wingate of Tuscon, AZ, Diane (Scott) Williams of Hartsville, TN; four grandchildren, Garrett Williams, Adam, Mallory, and Michael Wingate; one great-granddaughter; nieces & nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Merle, Harmon, Glenn, and infant siblings Floyd, Earl and Carl.

Gordon was born November 12, 1928 in Canandaigua, NY the son of Roy and Ethel Trescott Wingate. He graduated from Livonia Central School in 1947, attended Boys State, owned and operated, with his brother Glenn, Wingate Brothers, Big Tree Farm. He served on the Livonia School Board, and the Genesee Valley BOCES Board, and participated actively with the Farm Museum at the Hemlock Fair. He was also a member of the Livonia United Methodist Church.

Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service, Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11 AM, Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St., Livonia. Interment, Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Heritage Museum at Hemlock Fair, 7370 Water St., Hemlock, NY 14466. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or to share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Stephen M. Pattison – April 1, 2012

Lima: Stephen M. Pattison 61 years of Poplar Hill Road, Lima, NY died Sunday April 1, 2012 at his home. He was born June 30, 1951 the son of Eugene and Ruby Bosley Pattison in Canandaigua, NY. He was a lifetime member of the Lima Fire Dept. and the Academy of Fire Science. He was employed by the Castle Corp. in Rochester.

He is survived by his daughter Sarah of Honeoye Falls; 4 grandchildren; brother, Robert (Marjorie) Pattison of Lima; nephew, Lucas (Bridgette) Pattison of Lima.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. where services will follow visitation at 7 PM. Private Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. To send condolences and for further information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com