Collette J. Adams – February 26, 2013

Livonia: February 26, 2013 at age 94. Predeceased by sons Thomas and John Adams, grand-daughter Shannon Adams, and brother Raymond Kieliszak. Survived by sons; Kenneth (Sharon) Adams of Conesus and David Adams of Charlotte, NC. Sisters; Celestine DeWolf of Rochester and Rita Gatz of Irondequoit. Grandchildren; Melissa Adams Masiello, Jeremy Adams, Shelly Adams, John Adams, Elizabeth Sparks, Jason Adams, Shane Adams, and many great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15&20A, Livonia, on Sunday March 10, 2013 at 2pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Catholic Family Center, 87 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604 or the American Heart Assoc., 3500 Winton Place, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

B. Timothy Downey ~ February 16, 2013

B. Timothy Downey of Avon, February 16, 2013 at age 68 years. Survived by wife, Sharon Twamley Downey; children, Pamela (David) Morrison of Livonia, Barbara (James) Melby of Endicott, Barton (Carrie) Downey of Papillion,NE, David (Christina) Swaenepoel of Hamburg,NY, Daniel (Fiona) Swaenepoel of Lima & Shaun. 14 grandchildren. sister, Delores (Gerry) Leonard of Lima.

Friends may call Friday 5 – 7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where services will follow calling at 7 PM. Memorial contributions to Literacy Volunteers, 27 Lackawanna Ave., Mt.Morris, NY. To send online condolinces, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Walter J. Karpysum – February 16, 2013

West Bloomfield: February 16, 2013 at age 96 years. Survived by his dear friend, Patti Crane of South Lima.

Friends may call Wednesday 5 – 7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where services will follow visitation at 7 PM. Memorial contributions to Kitten Korner Rescue, c/o Laraine VanBlarcom, 6 Barben Way, Mendon, NY. 14506. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kenneth C. Witherow “Harry” – February 16, 2013

dcp_1050Kenneth C “Harry” Witherow of Livonia, died unexpected February 16, 2013 at age 55, after a long illness. Survived by his children, Kenneth R Witherow of Livonia, Michelle Witherow of Batavia, grandchildren Katelyn and Karleigh of Batavia, loving ex-wife, Toni of Batavia, siblings Cindy Hernandez of Rochester, Debra Fuhrman of Canandaigua, Robert (Olga) Witherow of Webster, Richard (Sharon) Witherow of Palmyra, Shirley (Shawn) Semmel of Mt. Morris, Marcia (Richard) Regatuso of Leicester, step mother Joyce Witherow of Lima, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by mother Doris Jean Witherow (nee Bill), father Kenneth C Witherow, and siblings Linda Beasock and Joni Witherow.

He was born in 1957 in Bath, NY and lost his mother at a young age due to breast cancer, which affected him deeply. He went on to raise a family and worked for the Town of Livonia Highway Department. In 1998, he had a second brain aneurysm and after surviving many complications, he retired while his family provided care for him. His first grandchild arrived in 2006 and from that point on, all he ever talked about was how he wanted to spend time with them.

Friends may call Saturday, February 23 at 11am to 1pm at Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, with services to follow. After the conclusion, a reception will be held at the Harrison-Lee Post 283, 3850 Federal Road, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Coalition, in honor of his mother, 840 University Ave.Rochester, NY 14607. To send condolences, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Dorothy T Conking ~ February 16, 2013

Honeoye: Dorothy T. Conking, 84 years, of Honeoye, NY died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Conking, son, Terry Conking and grandson David Conking. She is survived by her daughter Suzette (Ronald) Sage of Honeoye. 5 grandchildren, and great grandchildren. nieces & nephews.

Private services will be held under the direction of Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 8624 Main St. Route 20A, Honeoye. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd. Fairport, NY 14450. To send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Donna L Brunet ~ February 11, 2013

Donna L. Brunet, of Bristol, February 11, 2013 at age 68 years. Predeceased by her brother Robert in 2002. Survived by her sons Jason Klemmer of Sante Fe, NM, & Justin Klemmer of Eugene, OR. Sister, Carol (John) Summers of Prattsburg, NY and brother, James (Patricia) Helfer of Irondequoit. Her dear special friend, Robert McDougal of Pittsford. Nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Saturday 1 – 4 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 8624 Main St. Route 20A, Honeoye, where services will follow visitation at 4 PM. Memorial contributions to the Humane Society at Lollipop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Erwin D. Lindsley ~ February 11, 2013

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Erwin D. Lindsley, Conesus Lake-Rochester, February 11, 2013 at age 87 years. Predeceased by son, James; siblings, John & George Lindsley; Miriam Newberry & Maxine deJoghn. Survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Paul (Mara) Lindsley of Chili, John (Mary Jo) Lindsley of Gates, Mary (William) Schmidt of Brighton, Ann (Stephen) Bailey of Pittsford, Margaret (Paul) Schooping of Farmington; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Erwin was a WW ll Marine Veteran.

Friends may call Thursday 5-8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia. Funeral Mass, Friday 11 AM at St. Matthew Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Private Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Matthews Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487 or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St. Suite 304, Chicago, Ill. 60611-3201. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Marian E. Price – February 2, 2013

South Lima/Mt. Morris: February 2, 2013, at age 91 years. Predeceased by her husband, Eugene; son, James; & grandson, Joshua. Survived by her children, David (Bonnie) Price of Valentine, NE, Carol (John) Miller of Avon, Daniel (Joyce) Price of Canaseraga & Debbie (Kelly) Sutterlin of Belfast; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces & 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. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, 11 AM at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Livingston County CNR, 11 Murray Hill, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Robert Watkins – February 1, 2013

Hemlock: Robert Watkins was born January 19, 1918 in the Village of Natchez, in the parish of Natchitoches Louisiana. This area is a historic part of Louisiana, in that it is also the home of the oldest church founded in 1803 for and by the Creole people of which his mother belonged. Robert was the only child of Eva Patterson and Johnny Watkins. After the untimely death of his mother, Robert was reared by his maternal uncle Cleveland Patterson.
In 1944 Robert married Rosa Mae Youngblood., daughter of Herbert Youngblood and Lucille Jones. That union produced 6 children.

Robert had heard stories from his friends about upstate New York, that it was a great place to live, work and rear children. Therefore he, Rosa Mae and a number of their children and family friends left Louisiana and headed for this “Promised Land”. They followed the harvesting of crops north. The family was pushed from the south by prejudice and pulled to the north by the promise of employment. During the northward journey Robert and Rosa Mae had another son. Once in the north they expanded their family with the birth of 3 daughters. In the north Robert found employment as an auto mechanic. He purchased land and settled among the Finger Lakes.

Robert is predeceased by 2 sons; James Edward and Robert Jr. and a grandson, John. He is survived by daughters; Eva Mae, Anita, Sheila, Elizabeth, daughter in-law Diane and a son (E.J.). He is also survived by grandchildren; Ebonie, Jamall, Cordell, Brandon, Cheyenne, Shawn, Lynette, James Jr. and Sabrina as well as great grandchildren; LaQuasia, Trinity, Tyler, Taylor, LaMiyah, LaVaughn, Kani, Zaria and a host of friends.

After 95 years, in the morning of February 1, 2013 Robert quietly departed from this world. His family and friends will miss him endlessly.

Friends may call on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 4pm-5:30pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15&20A, Livonia, NY. Services will be held following calling at 5:30pm with Pastor Richard Hass officiating. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com