Canadice: June 28, 2018 at age 92 years. Predeceased by his wife Lillian and grandson Peter Cannon. Survived by children; Joan (Dusty) Gee of SC, Janice (Don) Blair of Rochester, Richard Cannon of LA, Bill (Suzanne) Cannon of Honeoye Falls, Timothy (Wendy) Cannon of Rochester and Carol (Steve) Schindler of Hurley, NY; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Dick was born on December 16, 1925 in Bradford, PA to parents Harry and Frances (Taft) Cannon. He served our country in the US Navy during WWII with distinction in Pearl Harbor and Tunisia. After his time in the service he went to work at Eastman Kodak and retired after 35 years of service. Dick and Lillian were past members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Honeoye. Dick was well known for his love of life and sense of humor.

Friends and family may call on Thursday, July 5th, from 10am-12noon at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. Following calling hours a graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Honeoye, NY with military honors. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rochester: Saturday, June 23, 2018 at age 71. Predeceased by his parents, John W. Shelly and Theresa Steingasser Shelly McBride. He is survived by many numerous Shelly and Steingasser relatives as well as many dear friends. John was a Vietnam Veteran and a retiree of Eastman Kodak.

Friends may call from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3010 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624, with his Funeral Mass following at 10:00 AM. Interment private, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Shelly Road, Livonia, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Wilmot Cancer Center, 300 East River Rd., P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627-8996 or Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 20, PO Box 12580, Rochester, NY 14612.
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Honeoye: June 19, 2018, at age 60 years. Survived by her husband David, and daughter; Misty (Dennis) Sanders-Kuhn. Grandchildren Logan and Emma. Sisters; Stella (John) Romero, of Deltona, Florida, Malinda (Jerry) Bevins, of Belcher, Kentucky, Juanita (Bob) Deskins of Pikeville, Kentucky. Brothers; Julius (Argina) Layne of Ormond Beach, Florida and Kelsey Layne of Deltona, Florida. Brothers-in-law; Michael (Juanne) Connors of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Mark Connors of Honeoye. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Meretta Connors was born in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky on May 3, 1958 to the late Perry Layne and Melda Smith Layne of Kimper, Kentucky. She graduated from Pikeville High School in 1976. She met and married the love of her life David Connors, David was a doting husband and loving father to Misty.

Meretta and Misty moved to Honeoye, New York. Though it was a huge change from Kentucky to New York, and she missed her family greatly; she found comfort in being a stay at home Mom. Misty was born to Meretta and she told her little daughter she was a gift from God as a result of her many prayers. Misty even had the brown hair and blue eyes prayed for. This baby girl grew into the wonderful, loving, compassionate young woman she is today from the example set by her Mom. Misty gave Meretta two beautiful grand babies, Logan and Emma whom she loved dearly. They are the love of her life. Granny Meretta, first called this by her grand baby boy Logan became known as Granny to many in the community.

Meretta truly loved all the students in Honeoye Central. She was involved in many activities in the school, including fundraising, plays, chaperoning dances, buying lunches for many or just an ice cream. She held a variety of jobs both in Kentucky and New York. The job Meretta enjoyed most was caring for children she babysat. She was also employed by Pikeville Methodist Hospital and retired from Honeoye Central School in 2013.

Meretta allowed the Love of God to shine through her to everyone she met and she will be forever missed.

Services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street, Rt 20A Honeoye, New York, 14471. Immediately following the funeral services there will be a celebration of Meretta’s life at Little Lakes Community Center (old Hemlock School) 4705 South Main Street, Hemlock, New York, 14466.

In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions may be made to Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Fight for Finn (youcaring.com)

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Livonia: Unexpectedly on June 18, 2018 at age 59. Predeceased by her father Raymond VanDeusen, sister Melissa Revilla, father-in-law Edward Gillis, and brother-in-law Keith DeRoller. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Steven Gillis and children; Jennifer (John) McGee of MI, Steven Gillis of Livonia, and Kristin (Alex) Smith of Livonia; grandchildren, Charlotte, Madeline, and John; mother Dianne VanDeusen and siblings; Cathy (Bryan) DeRoller, Tim VanDeusen, Susan (Ken) Goodman, and Sharon VanDeusen. Also survived by mother-in-law Joan Gillis, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her beloved dog Penny.

Friends may call on Thursday, June 21st, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Judy’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 22nd, 11am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s Memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo/Scottsville: Marge passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2018 at age 79. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence Sr. and Ruth (Anderson) Brunner, sister Ruth (George) Backus, brother Lawrence Brunner Jr., brother-in-law Charles Goldstin, and son-in-law Gordon Howe. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard C. Nereau and daughters; Cynthia Howe of Geneseo, Karen Nereau (Matt W.) of CT, and Cheryl (Tim) Sanford of Dalton; grandchildren, Christina Flamand, Theresa Krenzer, Tucker Sanford, Patricia (Brian) Mallaber, and Melinda (Paul) Tellier; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Florence Goldstin, Robert (Mary Lou) Brunner, John (Linda) Brunner Sr., and sister-in-law Jeanne Brunner; and many nieces & nephews.

Marge was born on April 21, 1939 in Scottsville, NY. She attended Wheatland-Chili Central School District and later worked as a key punch operator at Gleason Works where she met her future husband Richard. They married on May 24, 1958 and spent the last 60 years together. Marge was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed golf, bowling, and travel. Marge supported her husband in relocating to several states until they settled in Massachusetts where he became self employed. Upon returning to New York Marge was secretary of the Scottsville Rotary Club and with her husband established a tutoring and literacy project at the State School of Industry, Rush, NY. She was also a member of the Rush United Methodist Church for many years and participated in several mission ministries.

In lieu of calling hours there will be A Service to Celebrate Marge’s Life on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11am at the Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush-Lima Road, Rush, NY 14543. In Remembrance of Marge please wear something blue, as this was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Marge’s memory to the Rush United Methodist Church at the address above or Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia/Henrietta: Kris passed peacefully, with family by her side, on June 16, 2018 at age 71. Predeceased by her parents Walter & Mary Lou Quetchenbach and her sister Kim. Survived by her loving husband Gary E. Smith and sons; Rich (Jennifer) Smith of MS and Dave (Jennifer) Smith of Livonia; grandchildren, Carrie, Olivia, and Alex Smith; brother Eric (Wendy) Quetchenbach and sister Susan. Also survived by nieces & nephews and several dear friends. “She was the most loving and forgiving wife that a man could ever hope to have.”

Kris was born on January 24, 1947 in Rochester, New York. She went to school at St. Agnes and graduated cum laude. Later she attended SUNY Brockport and graduated in 1969. She married Gary in 1968 and lived in Spencerport for five years before moving to Henrietta to start a family. She taught at various catholic grammar schools and held several jobs in retail, tax preparation with H & R Block, and the home health care industry. In 2011 she moved out to Livonia to live close to her local son and his family. She enjoyed pleasant afternoons on her deck watching the deer scamper through the yard and her grandchildren play across the street. Kris was dearly loved and will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her warm smile, big heart, and the way she brightened her family and friends’ lives will be greatly missed.

A Gathering to Celebrate Kris’s Life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: June 12, 2018 at age 88 years. Survived by her husband, Donald E. Dulen; sons, Dennis Dulen of Rochester and Douglas Dulen of Honeoye. 6 grandchildren, Shaun Dulen, Shanna Heun, Trina Dulen, Michael Dulen, Douglas Dulen, Jr. & Brian Dulen. 3 great-grandchildren, Jackson Dulen, Lucas Heun, and Dagny Heun. 2 brothers, Leo (Sandy) Strlecki of Gladwin, Michigan and Clem (Gwen) Strlecki of Vancouver, Washington. 2 sisters, Nettie Styles of Westland, Michigan, and Barbara (Ted) Cramer of Anaheim Hills, CA. several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends are invited to attend Her Funeral Mass, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Route 20A, Honeoye,NY. Private Burial. Memorial contributions to the Office of Gift and Donor Services, University of Rochester,300 East River Rd. PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14527. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon/Caledonia: Bill passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 11, 2018 at age 74. Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret (Gates) Smith, his sisters; Joan (Donald) Grossman and Kathleen (Dean) Bertch, and nephew Douglas Grossman. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Frances Zornow Smith and children; Theodore (Marc Ellis Holland) Smith, Emily (Shawn) Van Dusen, Catherine Smith, and Margaret (David) Putman; grandchildren, Matthew Putman, Evelyn and Elinor Van Dusen. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces & nephews.

After graduating from Gettysburg College (BA History) and SUNY Geneseo (Masters in Education), Bill enlisted in the US Navy, serving four years during the Vietnam War and receiving an honorable discharge. He married Frances E. Zornow on July 12, 1969. Bill taught for 32 years at Mount Morris Central School, where he retired from. He enjoyed gardening, travel (spending trips with Fran rambling around Ireland and the British Isles), and vacationing with his family. Bill was also an avid reader and bird watcher, always putting out multiple feeders which brought the yard to life. He greatly treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren as the family grew.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, June 14th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where his funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16th, at 2pm. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Fowlerville, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s Memory to Avon Free Library, 143 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414, York Animal Hospital – Stray Animal Fund, 2275 Main Street, York, NY 14592 or The William A. and Frances Z. Smith Scholarship Fund, The Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: Sara passed unexpectedly on June 6, 2018 at age 20. Survived by her loving parents Chris and Mary (Deragon) Smith and her sisters; Rachel Smith of Chatham, MA and Andrea Smith at home; grandparents, Gerald and Patti Smith of Geneseo, Josephine Deragon of Geneseo, and Elias Deragon of Nicholville, NY. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, her Minnehan’s Family, and her beloved pets.

Sara was born on January 30, 1998 in Rochester, NY to parents Chris and Mary Smith. She attended Livonia High School and the Niagara Culinary Institute. She was a passionate dancer, athlete, and loved to shop for her family & friends. Sara enjoyed cooking and working at Minnehan’s in Lakeville where she made many friends over the years. Her family will always remember her smile, her special 5 course meal served on New Years Eve and her kind & generous heart.

Family and friends may call on Monday, June 11th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Sara’s Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 12th, 11am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Sara’s memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Webster/Old Forge: Peacefully on June 4, 2018 at age 99. Predeceased by her husband Richard P. Achter and her brother August Albregts. Survived by children; Judy Kanada of Victor, Joyce (Ron) Leszyk of Old Forge, and Richard (Jane) Achter of Honeoye; grandchildren, Kim (Eric) Graff, Kelly Kanada, Sean (Kerri) Kanada, Kathy (Don) Mekeel, Peter (Linda) Leszyk, Greg (Molly) Leszyk, Robert (Jen) Leszyk, Kevin (Katie) Achter and Christopher (Melinda) Achter; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Aedan, Keegan, Colin, Joseph, Isabel, August, Caele and Annabel.

Alice was born on September 8, 1918 in Rochester, NY to parents Peter and Catharina (Nijssen) Albregts. She graduated from Mercy High School in Rochester. She married Richard P. Achter on October 11, 1941 and they were married for over 60 years. They resided in Webster, NY for many years and in retirement they moved to Old Forge where they enjoyed snowmobiling and boating for over 20 years. Alice moved back to the area in 2016 and resided in Honeoye spending time with family. Alice loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Interment will be held privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 8, 2018 which would have been Alice’s 100th birthday. Contact the family for details. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Dept., PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Henrietta/Hemlock: Janet passed peacefully on June 2, 2018 at age 68. Predeceased by her parents Robert & Ruth Mallory and her sister Susan Mallory. Survived by her brother Paul Mallory of Honeoye Falls and her nephews; Barry Bihrle of Henrietta & Robert (Dalila) McKay of CA, and her great-niece Dominique. Also survived by several other loving family members and friends.

No prior calling hours will be held. Janet’s Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 6th, 11am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha-Latin Mass Community at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4536 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Kateri Tekakwitha Latin Mass Community at the address above. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Ocala, FL/Livonia, NY: It is with great sadness that the family of Rowland E. Smith (Ronnie) announces his passing on June 2, 2018 at the age of 98.

Ronnie was predeceased by Doris Brennan Smith and is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Phyllis Fischer Smith. He is survived by his children Jo VanDyck and Jane Smith. Ronnie will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren; Jeffrey and Emileigh, Mark and Suzanne and Lisa Chod and his great-grandchildren, Maris, Berkley, Rhett, Collins, and Nolan.

Ronnie actively participated in life. He loved and served his community and country. He was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army from 1940-1945. He was an owner of the Livonia Dairy, a Rotarian, a member of the Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Geneseo Country Club.

Ronnie will be buried with military honors on July 14, 2018 at 3 pm in the Union Cemetery in Livonia, NY. We will celebrate his life at the Livingston County Country Club after the graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283, 3850 Federal Road, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com