Honeoye:  At age 74, Clayton passed away on September 25, 2019 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY.  He was born in Newburgh, NY to the late Mae Lewis.  He is predeceased by his daughter; Judith A. Gauthier.  Survived by his children; Clayton Shafer Jr., Christie Shafer, Patty Shafer; and his sister Pat Donovan.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 12PM to 2PM from the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye.  A memorial services will be held immediately following calling hours at 2PM.  Interment will take place privately at Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo:  At age 87, Chet passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Benincasa in Mendon, NY.  He was born in Fairport, NY to the late Chester and Edna (Dutcher) Pierce.  Chet is predeceased by his brother Ronald Pierce.  Survived by his beloved wife of 63 years; Jean M. Pierce, his children; Linda (Bill) Exton of Cuba, NY, Diana (Stephen) Golemb of Lima, NY, Mark (Holly Brown) Pierce of Rochester, NY., his grandchildren; Amee (Sanjay) Jada, Bill (Lisa) Exton Jr., Benjamin Golemb, Zachary Gladwin, Kyle Golemb, Adeline Pierce, his siblings; Peter (Sally) Pierce, John (Mary Lou) Pierce, Pat Davis, and his 7 great grandchildren.

Friends and family are welcome to call on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  A memorial service to celebrate Chet’s life will be held immediately following calling hours.  Memorial contributions may be made to Benincasa, 3880 Rush-Mendon Road, Mendon, NY  14506.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

South Livonia:  Cindy went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2019 at age 69.  Predeceased by her parents Raymond & Shirley Eagan.  Survived by her husband of 51 years William R. Wood; children, Rich (Beth) Wood of Conesus, Sarah (Patrick) Burke of California, and Robert Wood of Florida; grandchildren, Lillian Burke, Laura Wood, and Sophie Wood; siblings, Shirley Bump of Arizona, Rosemary (Ronald) VanDerMeid of Livonia, Linda Potter of Geneseo, and Raymond Eagan of Arizona; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Family and friends may call on Monday, September 30^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  A Celebration of Cindy’s Life will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, October 1^st, at the Open Door Baptist Church, 350 Scottsville-Chili Road, Churchville, NY 14428.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Cindy’s memory may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 20493, Rochester, NY 14602-0493 or Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home, 167 North Main Street, Perry, NY 14530.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 84, Russ passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  He was born in Warsaw, NY to the late Frank and Cecelia Rutherford.  Russ is predeceased by his wife Dorothy, his brother and sister-in-law; Everette and Dolores Rutherford, and his sister Melanie Rutherford. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1 PM – 3 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  A memorial service to celebrate Russ’ life will immediately follow calling hours.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bristol, NY:  Wayne passed peacefully on September 21, 2019 at age 80.  Predeceased by parents Franklin & Velma Houseman and son Aaron Houseman.  Survived by his wife of 58 years Beverly (DeGraff) Houseman; children, Heather (Don) Sabol of Reno, NV and Kyle (Christine) Housman of Honeoye; grandchildren, Jennifer (Tom) Horton of Honeoye and Sarah (Jacob) Randell of Palmyra; great-grandsons, Ryan, Aiden, and Owen Horton.  Also survived by his sister Glenda (Edward) Heselton and many other loving family and friends.

Wayne was born in Medina on June 10, 1939. He graduated from the State University of New York at Brockport with is Masters of Education.  From there he became a teacher and then principal at Victor Central School.  Wayne cherished his students and staff at Victor Central. He was very active in the schools Drama club participating in many musicals. Wayne also loved to chaperone dances so he could show off his dance moves.  He retired from Victor Central School and then went on to become the Bristol Town Supervisor.  As the Bristol Town Supervisor Wayne adored his community. He was a listening ear for all community issues and made great strides to better the terrain of Levi Courser Park. He served for over thirty years on the Ontario County Traffic Safety Board also serving as Its Chairman. He was a member of the Ontario County Historical Society and an avid volunteer. Each year he would volunteer as Santa Clause at the Bristol Town Library and various nursing homes in the area.

His hobbies included tending to his goats, outdoor activities such as hunting in the Bristol hills on his very own “Houseman Hill”, fishing and puttering around his Bristol Hills home.  Wayne will be fondly remembered as a family man. He loved his wife Beverly with his whole heart and loved nothing more than spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grand children.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, September 26^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where a Service to Celebrate Wayne’s Life will be held at 1pm on Friday, September 27^th.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Fire Department, 4350 Rte 64, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or to the Town of Bristol – Parks Dept., 6740 County Road 32, Canandaigua, NY 14424.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon/Spencerport:  At age 93, Lucy passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Dominic and Frances Piccirilli.  Lucy was predeceased by her first husband; Joseph B. Morabito, her second husband; Clarence W. Campbell and her brothers; Anthony and Joseph Piccirilli.  Survived by her children; Donna (Peter) Fontana of Parrish, Fl, Gary Morabito of Spencerport, NY, Joanne (James) Waide of Avon, NY, her grandchildren; Joseph (Sara) Morabito, Nicholas Morabito, Paul (Whitney) Morabito, Michael Morabito, Rachel Waide, her siblings; Alex (Ruth), Benny (Agata), Dominic (Frances), Richard (Fran), Mary, and her great grandchildren; Adrianna (Morabito) Arellano, Gianna Morabito, Antonio Morabito, Mya Morabito and her daughter-in-law; MaryEtta Chorbajian along with her many nieces, nephews, cousins and her great nieces and nephews.

Lucy’s Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10 AM at St. John The Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street in Spencerport.  Internment will take place following Mass at St. John’s Cemetery on Evergreen Street in Spencerport.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  Breast Cancer Research Foundation, BCRF.org.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus:  At age 58, Melanie passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home in Conesus surrounded by her loving sisters.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Francis and Lorraine Messier.  Melanie was predeceased by her brother; Francis Messier Jr., her sister and brother-in-law; Suzanne and Reginald Reed.  Survived by her sisters; Diane Bassett of Wayland, Edna McGregor of Wayland, Debra (Frank) Beachel of Conesus, NY, several nieces, nephews and her close friend; Beth Gladdings.

In keeping with Melanie’s wishes there will be no formal services.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  Livingston County Department of Health, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Attn: Hospice Agency, Mount Morris, NY 14510 or to: The American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lima/Hemlock:  Betty passed peacefully on September 14, 2019 at age 79.  Predeceased by her husband Raymond Gascon, son Kevin Gascon, parents Edward & Dorothy Smith, brother Jerry Smith, and sister Donna Haich.  Survived by children;  Kathie (Dana) Benham of Hemlock, Connie Gregory of VA, Robert (Bonnie) Gascon of Livonia, and Randy (Jen) Gascon of South Livonia; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sister Sandra (Al) Purdy of Nunda, and several nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283, 3850 Federal Road, Livonia, NY 14487 on November 30, 2019 at 2pm.  Burial Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  In Betty’s memory memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison-Lee American Legion at the address above.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake:  At age 80, Betty passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Otto (Jake) and Helen Schlegel.  Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years; Robert G. Rhodes, her children; Pat (Everett) Medlin of Aviston, IL., Scott R. Rhodes (Kathaleen Carbone) of Conesus, NY, her sister; Suzanne (Richard) Bennett of Lakeville, NY, her grandchildren, Elizabeth Medlin, Kevin Medlin, and Courtney Rhodes.

Betty was a life-long resident of Conesus Lake and loved her friends and family visiting and enjoying time on the lake.  Gardening was one of her passions, especially growing squash for the annual “Turkey and Biscuit Dinner” at the Conesus United Church.  Betty found it rewarding as a member of the Conlon-Mulvaney Legion Auxiliary, Town of Conesus Election Officer, and transporting seniors to their appointments.  Betty, along with her beloved husband Bob, were awarded the Town of Conesus, Senior Citizens of the Year Award in 2006.  Betty’s greatest passion was being with her family and friends.

Friends and family are welcome to call on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 1-4 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia where her services will take place immediately following calling hours at 4PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  The Livonia Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY  14487.  To share a condolence or a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Pittsford – Sept. 11, 2019, age 87. Predeceased by her husband Frank J. Riedman. Survived by her loving children, Richard (Laurie) Riedman, Theresa (Dan) Eckert, Jean (James) Bolotin and Patricia (Andrew) Yeager; grandchildren Elizabeth (Claudio Espejo) Riedman, Rebecca and Hannah Riedman, Kori, Joseph, Brad and Marykathryn Eckert; Kaitlyn, Julie, Matthew and Grace Bolotin; Lucille, Margaret and Josephia Yeager; sister Nancy Macon; sister-in-law Eileen Riedman; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Blanche and Chester Sackett.

A committed volunteer, Norma was awarded the Lumina Award from Nazareth Schools for her service to the community, including Monroe Community Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School. She was an avid gardener and known by all for her generosity and welcoming spirit.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, September 21st, from 10-11 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 150 Varinna Dr, Rochester, NY where Norma’s Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM.  Burial will be held privately at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  In lieu of flowers those wishing to donate may give to Monroe Community Hospital Foundation in her memory, www.monroehosp.org/mch-foundation.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye:  Feb 12, 1939 – Sept 8, 2019.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children: Brad (Karen) Bennett of Honeoye Falls; Brenda (Paul) Heilman of Shortsville; and Dave (Karen) Bennett of Heber Springs, AR.  Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Janet in 2017 after 58 years of marriage.

Roger served in the US Air Force from 1956 to 1960.  He was the former proprietor of Roger’s Minute Man service stations in Honeoye and Naples and a fan of auto racing particularly dirt track stock cars.  Roger was a life member of Richmond Fire Dept. and longtime member of Faith Bible Church of Honeoye.

He grew up in Honeoye, the son of Clarence & Carol Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister – Alice Rowley, and brother – Bob Bennett.  After school, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed for a while on Guam, in the Pacific.

Near the end of his deployment, he was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas.  It was during that time, he met Lubbock native & future wife, Janet.  Their oldest child, Brad was born in Lubbock. After the military, Roger, Janet & Brad returned to Honeoye, NY and started their lives together. In 1962, their daughter, Brenda, was born. And in 1966, their son, David, was born.
Roger was the proprieter of a service station – Arrow Gas For Less, which later, in a new building became Roger’s Minute Man, a very successful gasoline retailer.  It sits where the present day Kwikfill station is in Honeoye.

Roger had many interests.  He played the drums in “Gary Hamilton & the Northernaires” a popular local band.  He also became involved in local demolition derbys, winning more than his share. This led to becoming involved in dirt stock car racing, first as a driver and later as a car owner. He remained a fan of racing all his life.

After getting out of the gas business, he held several sales related jobs.  Both here and back in Texas, where he and Janet relocated for a time before retirement brought them back to Honeoye- where they lived out their days with each other and their extended family, in their lovely home on Briggs Street.

Family and friends may call at the Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Honeoye, NY on Thursday, September 12^th from 4-7 pm.  Funeral services will be held at Faith Bible Church, 9041 Route 20A, Honeoye, NY on Friday, September 13^th, at 11am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Roger’s name to either Richmond Fire Dept. PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Faith Bible Church, 9041 Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock/Honeoye:   At age 75, Leonard passed away on September 7, 2019 at his home in Hemlock, NY.  He was born in Oradell, NJ to the late Leonard and Sarah Pitcher.  Leonard is survived by his children; Ellen (Ronald) LeBerth of Medina, NY., Crystal Wisner of Friendship, NY., Brian Pitcher of Manchester, NY, his sister; Linda Eleanor, his grandchildren; Holli Romero, Constance (Charlie Rodgers) LeBerth, Leo LeBerth (Angel White), Jonathan Pitcher, David Otero Jr., Cynthia Otero, Andrew Schell, Amanda Schell, Airiel Schell, Laurel Pitcher, Edward Pitcher and his great grandchildren; Casteil Rodgers, Delilah White, and Jamie Armold, along with his friends; Kerin, Daryl, Sue, Allison, Dean, Andria, Jesse, Dee, Sally, Tina and family.

A service will be held privately at South Farmington Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Rochester:  Joyce passed peacefully at home on September 8, 2019 at age 82.  Survived by her children; April Spencer, Colleen Spencer, Wayne Spencer, Hope Spencer, and Dan Spencer II; grandchildren, Larry Reis Jr, Ray Pellegrini, Melissa Pellegrini, De’nean Pellegrini, Jennifier Spencer, Christopher Spencer, Jamie Spencer, and Brandon Spencer, Matthew Jordan, Wayne Spencer Jr., William Spencer, Andrew Spencer, Kristie Spencer, Kristina Jones, Lauren Jones, Chayse Spencer, and Dan Spencer III; brothers Ronald Reagan and Gary Reagan.  Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, September 12^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Friday, September 13^th, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia/Williamson:  Pastor George V. Davis Jr., 90 years old most recently from Williamson, NY passed away peacefully at Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility on Thursday, September 5, 2019 and is now in the presence of the Lord.  He was born in Chester, PA. to the late George and Marcie Davis.  George is predeceased by his son; David Michael Davis.  Survived by his sweetheart and wife of 55 years; Judith Lynn Davis, his sons, Robert G. (Tammy) Davis of Conesus, James J. (Peggy) Davis of Elizabeth, CO, his grandchildren; Kendra (Dylan) Gibson, Rachel (Walker) Haynes, Stacee (Richard) Muolo, Haylee (Brandon) Reynolds, and his nine great grandchildren and predeceased by one more waiting for him in heaven.  Also survived by so many loving friends and is resting in the arms of his savior. “AIN’T GOD GOOD”

George had a great impact in the Livonia community when he served as the Pastor of the Livonia Community Church for 26 years. Every path in life he walked, he always touched many lives.  He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict.  He was a lifetime member of the Harrison Lee Post and was the Chaplain of Livonia Fire Department for many years.

Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 4-7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street, Route 15 and 20A in Livonia, where his funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 12 NOON.  Memorial Contributions may be made to: the Livonia Community Church, 9 High Street, PO Box 209, Livonia, NY 14487.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock: Jeff passed peacefully on August 31, 2019, at age 53, with family by his side. Predeceased by his son Cody Bennett and father Duke Bennett. Survived by his wife Lisa M. (Scala) Bennett and children; Kaitlyn VanOrman of Marlboro, NY and Travis (Tiffany) Proctor of Vietnam; granddaughter Aleyia Davis; mother Ann Bennett of Livonia; sisters, Tammy Bennett of AZ, Cheryl (Jimmy) Haynes of Livonia, and Marlene Garlock of Honeoye. Also survived by his in-law’s Marty Scala and John & Elaine Scala, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jeff born on January 25, 1966. He was born during a snow storm and lived his life loving the outdoors. Jeff was a farmer at heart with an astounding green thumb had him growing just about everything including popcorn.  In addition to his love for gardening, he was an avid hunter, loved to fish, snowmobile and anything that went fast. Jeff was an officer for years at the Hemlock Sportsman’s Club and made great contributions there. Jeff will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday September 6, 2019 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home in Livonia, 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be held afterwards at his home 7150 Adams Rd, Hemlock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cody Robert Bennett Memorial Scholarship through Dollars for Scholars at Victor High School 953 High Street, Victor, NY 14564 and/or Hemlock Sportsman’s Club (DEC Youth Camp Program), PO Box 113, Hemlock, NY 14466. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

West Bloomfield:  Karen passed peacefully on August 30, 2019 at age 70.  Predeceased by her son Rick Colyer and parents Mark & Julia Miller.  Survived by her husband of 47 years Richard J. Colyer, son Chad Colyer of Lima, and granddaughter Olivia Colyer.  Karen is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, September 5^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where her funeral service will be held on Friday, September 6^th, at 11am.  Burial will follow at West Bloomfield Cemetery.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 65, Lani passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her home in Livonia.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Marilyn Sarr.  Lani is predeceased by her brothers; Joseph and Robert Sarr.  Survived by her beloved husband of 42 years; Mark Woodruff, her sons; Bryan Woodruff of Tonawanda, Scott Woodruff of Livonia, Adam Woodruff and his wife Kellie of Livonia, her sister; Zee Sarr and her husband James Jacobi of Hawaii, and her grandson; Joseph Woodruff.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10 AM at the United Methodist Church, 21 Summers Street in Livonia.  Interment will be held privately.  A memorial contribution may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, https://donate.nationalbreastcancer.org/.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  Unexpectedly on August 27, 2019 at age 38.  Predeceased by her father Theodore M. Szymanski and grandparents George & Naomi Davidson and Theodore & Helen Szymanski.  Survived by son Ayden Szymanski-Koontz and mother Sandi Szymanski.  Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends, and her beloved dogs Pup and Squigley.

Marlys was born on Valentine’s Day 1981 in Dansville, NY to parents Theodore and Sandra (Davidson) Szymanski.  She graduated from Livonia Central School in 1999 and was very involved in the Arts including chorus, band, jazz band, musical theater, and vocal ensemble.  As a result of her musical talent she was able to perform at Carnegie Hall in the All-Eastern Choir.  Marlys also studied clarinet, piano, and dance.  She also enjoyed drawing, painting, and making jewelry.  Marlys loved the Greatful Dead and followed them around the country.  She loved many types of music and going to concerts with friends.    Marlys was the happiest when she was singing.

At the request of the family no calling hours or funeral services will be held.  A graveside service will be held at a future date.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sandra Szymanski (for the educational fund of Ayden Szymanski-Koontz), 3920 Woodruff Road, Livonia, NY 14487.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus:  Charlene passed peacefully on August 24, 2019, at age 77,  with her husband and children by her side.  Predeceased by her parents James & Gladys Holden, son Gary R. Knapp Jr. “Bubba”, brothers Jim and Jay Holden, best friend Bonita Card, and many of her loved animals.  Survived by her husband of 58 years Gary R. Knapp Sr. and children; Kelli (Joseph) Cordaro of Greece, Michael Knapp (Debi Caudill) of Leicester, Jamie (Sara) Knapp of Conesus, Robbie (Stacy) Knapp of Avon, Jennifer Knapp-Brown of Perry, and Jessica (Brian) Jarvis of Retsof; daughter-in-law Cindy Knapp of Caledonia; daughter-in-law Sandy Knapp of Pavilion; siblings; Marcia Monroe of Corning, Zeno “Sonny” Randell of Corning, and Philip Holden of Dundee; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren that were dearly loved by Charlene.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and her beloved dog Dakota.

Charlene spent her life enjoying gardening, bird watching, murder mysteries, crocheting, family picnics, baking, bowling, traveling in the big rig, and loving her family.  She will be deeply missed.

At Charlene’s request no formal funeral services will be held.  In her memory memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com