Kenneth A. Kassman “Kenny” – November 29, 2015

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Honeoye/Canadice: November 29, 2015 at age 73 years at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY. Predeceased by his wife Alice and parents Roy & Geraldine Kassman. Survived by his daughter Kathy Kassman of LeRoy and siblings; Ray Kassman of Canadice, Sharon Trainham of Mt. Morris, Debbie Kassman of Brockport, and Carole (Jim) Kilmer of Honeoye. Several nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, December 5th, at 11am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Honeoye, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Dept., PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Mary E. Shank – November 28, 2015

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Conesus: November 28, 2015 at age 77. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Mabel LaMotte and her brother Glenwood LaMotte. Survived by her husband of 55 years Rodney, children; Cindy May (Laverne) Morton, Wendy (Douglas) Axtell and Sharon Shank. Grandchildren; Damian and Shane Morton, Nathaniel Axtell and Cooper Davis. Great-grand child Lilia Morton.

There will be no calling. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 5th, at 11:00 am at the Conesus United Methodist Church, 6199 S. Livonia Rd., Rt 15 Conesus, NY 14435. Burial Alger Cemetery, Conesus. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus United Methodist Church.

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

Jeanne E. Webster – November 25, 2015

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Livonia: November 25, 2015 at age 78 years. Predeceased by her husband Charlie Webster in 2004, grandson Brent Rossborough in 2011, and son Ricky Webster in 1996. Survived by daughters; Laurie (Steve) Parfitt of Livonia, Wendy Webster of MD, Linda (Ron) Closser of Rochester, and Kathleen (Bill) Didas of Brockport. 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Jeanne and Charlie Webster proudly operated the Tee & Gee for almost 28 years. Jeanne’s legend was her ability to make all feel welcome served with a cold drink and a warm smile. Jeanne loved her patrons like family, her staff like her own children, and Charlie like no other. Wednesday afternoon dice games were a town favorite. They resided on Conesus Lake for most of their lives, retired and moved to Florida. Jeanne returned to New York a few years ago after Charlie passed.

After a few days with family surrounding her bed, Jeanne died peacefully with her daughter Laurie at her side. We celebrate Jeanne’s life with fresh blooming lilacs, an old Frank Sinatra tune, and a Seagrams 7 and club soda!

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 28th, at 3pm at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456 or the Wilmot Cancer Institute, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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Howard L. Blaker – November 21, 2015

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Caledonia: November 21, 2015 at age 83 years. Predeceased by his wife Joyce Ann (Hammer) Blaker; parents, George and Matilda (Turner) Blaker; and siblings, Bob, Chester, Marie, Edith, Mildred, Hazel, and Janet. Survived by children; Danny Blaker of KS, Janet Blaker of Batavia, Larry Blaker of Caledonia, and Steve (Susan) Blaker of Wayland. Grandchildren; Donnie, Carl, Cindy, Sherry, Jason, David, Sandy, Christopher, Matthew, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28th, at 11am at Mumford Rural Cemetery, Mumford, NY. 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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Kenneth S. Werder – November 22, 2015

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Honeoye: November 22, 2015 at age 94 years. Predeceased by his wife Gloria in 2003. Survived by daughters; Victoria (Thomas) Vogt of VA, Deborah (Fay) Caskey of Bristol, and Peggi (Scott) Harris of Honeoye. 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.

Ken was born on July 26th, 1921 in Lima NY. His parents were farmers and he unloaded his first load of wheat when he was 5 years old and milked his first cow when he was seven. He went to a one room school house and had to walk about 5 miles to go to school. He and his brother had to milk the cows and feed the horses before they went to school. He really liked going to school but he missed 6 weeks in the Fall to get the crops in and 3 weeks in the Spring to plant them. In 1929, bread was 5 cents a loaf but times were very hard. Every year his Dad would give the man who owned the only grocery store in Hemlock 2 or 3 cows to pay for the groceries.

Ken married Gloria Sammis on July 28, 1944 and moved to Long Island which was where Gloria was raised. They were married for 59 years and had three daughters.

He worked until he was 84 years old. He worked as a millwright at Kodak and several other companies. His favorite hobbies were gardening, fishing, hunting and fixing anything in sight. Ken Werder was hard working, kind, well-loved and will be missed by many.

Friends may call on Tuesday, November 24th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10am. Burial Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Dept., PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Melva S. Marciniak – November 20, 2015

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Livonia: Peacefully, on November 20, 2015, at age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Felix Marciniak. Survived by children; Larry Marciniak of TX, Carl (Darlene) Marciniak of TN, Paul (Debbie) Marciniak, and Cookie Jackson (Steve Rogers) both of Conesus. Grandchildren; Felix Lee, Grant Hugh, Christopher, Amy, Erik (RuthEve), Ryan (Kelly), and Cody. Sister, Evelyn Cole of Amherst; niece, Anne (Jim) Cole-Jensen; 1 great niece & 1 great nephew; and several great-grandchildren.

Friends may call on Monday, November 23rd, from 4-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where a service will follow calling at 6pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11am at East Newark Cemetery, Vienna Street, Newark, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 or Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence please visit:
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Beverly G. Liederbach – November 13, 2015

Hemlock: November 13, 2015 at age 73 years. Predeceased by her parents Leland and Muriel (Gleason) Waite, and her brothers; Wendell and Walfred “Buzz” (Joanne) Waite. Survived by son Kent (Christa) Liederbach of Port Byron and brother Ceil (Marti) Waite of West Falls. Several nieces & nephews, special friends; Bob Murray, Elaine Ingersoll, Sandy Blake, Judy King, and Fay Bryant.

Bev was born on January 26, 1942 in Cattaraugus, NY to parents Leland and Muriel Waite. She attended Houghton and Buffalo State Colleges and was an elementary school teacher for many years. She taught at both Letchworth and Honeoye-Falls Lima Elementary Schools. She was an avid gardener, loved arranging flowers, and enjoyed reading & antique collecting. Bev was a member of the Hemlock Methodist Church for many years. The family would like to express their appreciation to Bev’s caregivers, JoAnn Weishaar of HISCare, Sarah Durkee, Melissa Weishaar, and Grace Garrand.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 2pm at the East Leon Wesleyan Church
7996 Mosher Hollow Road, Cattaraugus, New York 14719. Burial Wesley Cemetery, Cattaraugus, NY. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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Marie Isaac (Aspenleiter) – November 9, 2015

Livonia. Marie was born on Aug. 22, 1932, and went home to heaven on Nov. 9, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband Walt and her dear sister Carol Coyle; her children Janet (Tony) Olexy, Joyce (Tom) Kelliher, Greg (Janet) Isaac, Walt (Darlene) Isaac, Patty (Dennis) Tario and Paul (Barb) Isaac; her grandchildren Matt (Denise) Sawyer, Megan (Shaun) Ingram, Brad (Kelsey) Sawyer, Jeremy Sawyer, Danielle (Jeff) Majka, Thomas and Patrick Kelliher; Amy (Coleman) Bessert, Casey, Maggie, and Caroline Isaac; Emily and Peter Isaac; Dennis and Jennette Tario; Marc and Olivia Isaac; and her great-grandchildren Sophie, Maya, Maddie, Walter, Mackenzie, Hannah and Grace.

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Marie was beloved by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her marvelous sense of humor, ferocious Scrabble skills and her love of golf. She was an avid reader and lifelong learner with a keen interest in current events. Though confined to a wheel chair in her later years, Marie found joy in each day. Her legacy of faith shines as a beacon for all she leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Livingston County, 34 East State Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

Friends may call on Friday, Nov. 13th, from 3:30 – 7:30pm at (NOTE LOCATION) St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Rd. (Rt. 20A), Livonia. A mass of celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14th, at 10:30am at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Livonia. Burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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Sherwood B. Hanna ~ November 8, 2015

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Lakeville: November 8, 2015 peacefully at home at age 90 years. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Thelma (Springett) Hanna and daughter Kathi (Lou) Lozier of Honeoye Falls. Grandchildren; Jaimi (Gideon) Bratcher, Lore Lozier, Kara (Dan) Ferner, Maranda Lozier, Candi Holbert, and Keefe Lozier. Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, sister Elizabeth (Michael) Weiss of OH, and several nieces & nephews.

Sherwood was an Eagle Scout, served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Japan, and was a member of the Lakeville Fire Department for almost 70 years. He held every position including Chief, several times. He was a Fire Commissioner, was a member of the Livonia Masonic Lodge, and was also a Past Lodge Master. Sherwood drove school bus for the Livonia School District and also for Kemp’s Bus Service and did not retire from driving until age 81. His hobbies including sailing and flying and he with help of good friends built Hanna’s Acres Airport in Lakeville, NY. He was a member of Christ Community Church in Geneseo for many years.

Friends may call on Friday, November 13th, from 3-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 &20A, Livonia. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th, at 10:30am at Christ Community Church, 26 Center Street, Geneseo, NY. Rev. Mike Smith will be the celebrant. Burial with Military Honors at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Lakeville Fire Department, PO Box 376, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Donald C. Stoddard – November 6, 2015

Hemlock: November 6, 2015 at age 81 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Annette Stoddard, and children; Richard (Cindy), John (Jan), Scott, Bonny, Terry (Elaine), Sandy (Mike), and Mike (Holly.) 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister Dorothy “Dot” Moore, and several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at East Bloomfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to the Honeoye Falls – Mendon Volunteer Ambulance, 210 East Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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John Edward Nicholson III – November 4, 2015

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Rochester: Passed away on November 4, 2015 at age 73. He is survived by his wife Vicki, son Brian (Allison) Nicholson, daughter Megan (Thomas) Walters, four wonderful grandchildren, Liam, Henry, Morgan, and Eleanor (EV), sister Susan (Jonathan) Siegel, brother Thomas (Josephine) Nicholson, and six nieces and nephews.

John was born to John and Doris Nicholson in Kalamazoo, MI in 1941. He spent his childhood in Royal Oak, MI and Eastchester, NY with his younger siblings Susan and Tom. He completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at Colgate University.

He married Vicki Bauer in 1966 and after completing graduate school, they settled in southern Maryland. While there he worked in college administration, but more importantly was captivated by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, which began a lifelong interest in being on the water.
In 1980, he returned to New York and pursued a career in human resource management which spanned 30 years.

Residing in Pleasantville, he and Vicki raised their son Brian and daughter Megan. He most enjoyed spending time with family and friends and maintained very close ties with people from all periods of his life.

Since retiring to Rochester, he was active in the Christ Church community and Episcopal Senior Life doing what he loved, serving others and listening to outstanding organ music.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 am at Christ Church 141 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604. In lieu of flowers, John requested that gifts be made to Friends of Music at Christ Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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