Donald E. Boyd “Mike” ~ November 2, 1942 – May 25, 2019

Honeoye: Age 76, Mike peacefully passed on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born in Honeoye, NY to the late Edward Boyd and Edith Karins. Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Wanda Boyd; his children: Heidi (Peter) Conlin, Terri (Kyle) Yerkes, Shannon (Christine) Boyd; his 7 grandchildren: Riley, Morgan, Elijah, Quinton, Kaylee, Colton and Grace; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Hope. All whom he loved and touched deeply.

Those who say it cannot be done should step aside and let me by.” This accurately describes how Mike lived his life and the legacy he leaves behind. Mike was tenacious and his feet were rarely still. He championed extraordinary talent whether it be in the PBR ring, on the LA Dodgers’ field, at the NASCAR track (favoring Kyle Busch!) or on the Honeoye Bulldogs’ court. Mike’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to owning and managing several businesses throughout his formative years. His ingenuity paved his way to create and grow his career in the photo identification industry.

To honor Mike’s passions and contributions, and to give thanks for our own blessed lives, may we follow Mike’s lead and share in a laugh with loved ones by playing holiday games or tossing a baseball in the backyard with our grandchildren. Make time to race go-karts with our sons and daughters. Commit to family health and take karate lessons together. Immerse ourselves in nature’s beauty – explore country roads (use a big walking stick!), traverse the ocean’s shore of Cape May or drive around Honeoye Lake, with our spouse, on a Sunday afternoon. Stand up for that which we feel is unjust — persistently write local politicians and even take our argument to the head of Major League Baseball. Run for public office and volunteer our time devising a strength and conditioning program for high school athletes and videotape their every game for future strategizing and review. Be curious about our US History and our road to freedom by watching Civil War documentaries. Loudly whistle our favorite Johnny Cash tune and never be self-conscious to sing off-key when a line in a Willie Nelson song moves us. Play Euchre deep into the night with friends and not be afraid to try our hand with Lady Luck in the casino. Be fascinated with people, stop to learn a stranger’s genealogy at a local gas station (Mike ALWAYS initiated conversation and found a human connection, no matter where the road took him.) Continue to marvel at the divinity of the fawns who visit our salt lick and at the cardinals who perch outside our kitchen window. And when we too are in transition in our own physical life, let us take Mike’s lead and ground ourselves in the preciousness of the day. Focus our energies on the voice at the other end of the phone or the loved one beside us rather than our personal challenges at hand. May we too choose to honor our time together to learn, to laugh and to love.

Family and Friends are invited to call on and reminisce Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5-7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. We invite you to join in celebration of Mike’s life at a service, also to be held at the Honeoye location, Friday, May 31 at 11AM. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery on West Lake Road in Honeoye. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Wilmont Cancer Center, https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving/make-a-gift.aspx. To share a condolence or a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Raymond L. Sciarrino ~ May 25, 2019

Mt. Morris/Conesus Lake:  Raymond L. Sciarrino, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at home. Born and raised in Mt. Morris, Ray graduated from Mt. Morris Central School (’51), Geneseo State Teachers College (’55) and Cornell University School of Law (’61).  

Ray was an US Army veteran (’55-57’) and taught middle school math in Elma, NY (’57-’58).  But, his true calling was the law. Ray’s legal career spanned more than 50 years in Livingston and surrounding Counties and included not only his private civil and criminal practice, but he held the positions of Justice of the Peace for the Town of Mt. Morris, Village of Mt. Morris Police Justice and Livingston County District Attorney. Ray also served on the Mt. Morris Town Board.  He retired from the practice of law in 2018.

Ray was community minded and serviced as President of the Mt. Morris Kiwanis and Mt. Morris Jaycees.  He was also a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus (Council 10983), Livingston County Bar Association, Living Steam Company and the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency.  The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Distinguished Leadership Award and the Livingston County Board of Supervisors recognized him for his service to the Industrial Development Agency, which he helped form in 1973.

Ray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Pestlin), their three children Dawn of Nashville, TN, Raymond Paul (Barbara) of Leicester, NY and Scott (Lisa) of Winchester, VA and grandchildren Taylor, Elizabeth, Andrew, Connor, Rachel, Brooke and Ryan.  He is also survived by his brother-in-law Ricardo Estruch and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mary (Belliotti) and Joseph, and his brothers and sisters, Angeline Downey, Anthony, Angelo, Thomas, Joseph, Mary Estruch and baby Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Livingston County Hospice Fund in memory of Raymond L. Sciarrino (c/o Livingston County Health Department) 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

Friends may call at the John W. Martin Funeral Home Inc., 37 Chapel St., Mt. Morris, NY on Friday, May 31st, from 4 to 7 PM.  Ray’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Mt. Morris on Saturday, June 1st, at 10 AM, the Reverend Edward Dillon officiating.  Interment will be at a later date at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Mt. Morris.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com or www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lorna F. Hoffman (Fairbanks) ~ May 24, 2019

Dansville /Geneseo :  May 24, 2019.    104 years of age.   Pre-deceased by her former husband, Lewis F. Hoffman, sisters, Wilma (age 2), and Doris (Harold) Taber of Hilton, and brother, Lester (Matilda) Fairbanks of Batavia.  She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Fred) Glaser of Livonia and Natalie (Jim) Kerby of Sparta , Mich. There will be a celebration of life service on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2PM at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.   A graveside service will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Wyoming, NY at a later date.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Jarrel (Mary Kay) Battaglia, Lynnette (Blake) Eigen , Alicia (Jim) Woods, Patrick (Rebecca) Kerby and Erin Kerby and eleven great grandchildren .

Lorna was the daughter of Charles and Ella Mae (Dodson) Fairbanks of Pavilion, NY.  She graduated from the Rochester Dental Dispensary in 1935 and started working in LeRoy in Dr. Ed Murry’s dental office where she learned a great deal, including surgical procedures.  She then accepted a job as the dental hygienist in the Dansville school system, dividing her time as a dental hygiene teacher between Dansville and Wayland.  When that position was eliminated she went to the Livonia school system to take up the same position for the next seven years until she retired from the school system.  She finished her career working part-time at a dental office in Dansville.

After retiring, Lorna volunteered for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed socializing, playing golf and playing bridge with her many friends.  She also was an avid Scrabble player to the end.  A strong and caring woman, Lorna was always a champion for children, pushing them to strive for a good education, as her father wanted for his children.  She was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dansville where she sang in the choir for many years.  She said if she had her life to live over, she would spend it singing.  She had a lovely voice that we will greatly miss.  Her motto was “never give up, just rest awhile “.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, New York 14510 (www.livingstoncounty.us/179/Hospice) or to the Salvation Army (https://give.salvationarmyusa.org).  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Betty J. Henderson – January 21, 2019

Avon/Livonia:  At age 88, Betty passed away on January 21, 2019 at her home in Geneseo.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Florence Curry.  Betty is predeceased by three of her siblings; Donald, Charles and Gladys and her longtime companion; Bill Alpaugh.  Survived by her sister; Dorothy Brown of Avon, nieces, nephews, many dear friends, and her cat; Pumpkin.  Betty’s sweet disposition, sunny smile, and amazing sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A Service to Celebrate Betty’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11AM at the Avon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to your favorite charity.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Dorothy C. Brown ~ March 9, 2019

Avon:  At age 85, Dorothy passed away on March 9, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Florence Curry.  Dorothy is predeceased by her siblings; Donald, Charles, Gladys, and Betty.  Survived by her many dear friends, and her cat; Duke aka “Daisy”.  Dorothy’s strong will, love of life, glowing personality, and amazing sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A Service to Celebrate Dorothy’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11AM at the Avon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to your favorite charity.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Deborah A. Morris (Brian) “Debbie” ~ May 21, 2019

Geneseo:  At age 60, Debbie passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.   She was born in Warsaw, NY to the late Richard and Edith Brian.   Debbie was predeceased by her brothers; Richard and Ronald Brian.  Survived by her two children; Donald MacIntyre of Rochester, NY, Heather Morris (Ryan Huntington) of Lima, NY, her grandchildren; Natalie, Nolan, and Layla.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 5PM to 7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Rt. 15, 21 Big Tree Road in Livonia, NY where Debbie’s memorial service will be held following calling hours at 7PM.  Interment will take place at the family convenience at the Glenwood Cemetery in Perry, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:  Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY  14454,  www.hearthsidecats.org.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Robert Glenn (Rob) McAfee ~ May 20, 2019

Mt. Holly, NC:  Formerly of Avon, NY,  Robert Glenn (Rob) McAfee, age  50, died on Monday, May 20, 2019. Robert is survived by his parents, Ronald E. and Kathleen Dougherty McAfee of Cornelius, NC.  In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by his brother, Ronald E. McAfee, Jr (Sharon), sisters; Kathy Bowen and Karon Johnson, nieces and nephews; Hope and Trey McAfee, Kiana and Katelyn Tiamson, Adam, Eric and Evan Johnson. He will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Robert was a US Air Force Veteran and when he returned he directed his career to sales in the Telecommunication Industry.

Robert’s Funeral Mass will be at 2:30 pm Friday, May 24, 2019, at St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will follow the Mass at Northlake Memorial Gardens with US Military Honors.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675  woundedwarriorproject.org.
James Funeral Home is serving the family and condolences may be sent to them through our website at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com. or www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

 

Sandra L. Pelton “Sandy” ~ May 18, 2019

Honeoye:  At age 77, Sandra L. Pelton passed away on May 18, 2019 at the M. M. Ewing continuing care center in Canandaigua, NY.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Gertrude Haus.  Sandy is predeceased by her husband; Murray E. Pelton and survived by her daughters; Andrea (Lisa Putman) Meiers of Honeoye, NY, Alicia (Edmond Weissinger) Sonneville of Williamson, NY, her sister; Pat Turcotte, and her grandchildren; Ethan and Emelia Sonneville, along with her loving nieces and nephews.

Sandy loved her dogs and traveling with Murray.  She enjoyed relaxing with a word search and spending time creating amazing food.  Sandy was a kind heart and will be greatly missed.

In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Byron “Mike” Miles ~ July 12, 2018

San Diego, CA/ Livonia:   Byron “Mike” Miles, 24-year Veteran of the United States Navy, age 66, living in San Diego, CA and from Livonia, NY passed away July 12th, 2018.

Loving father of Jennifer Miles, Katherine Candela, and Kimberly Michelle Miles and grandfather of Liam Candela.  Beloved son of Byron and Anne (Harrison) Miles and brother of Neil and Betty Miles, Raymond “Denny” Miles, Rita Collins, Nancy and Jack Phillips, Linda and Bryan Pettengill, Carol Eames, and Janice and Tim Northup.

Mike will be buried in Union Cemetery at 11am on Saturday, May 18, 2019 with military honors.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Robert N. Kurtz “Bobby” – May 15, 2019

 

Livonia:  Bobby passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 15, 2019 at age 65.  Predeceased by his father Norbert J. Kurtz.  Survived by his wife of 35 years Harriet (Thompson) Kurtz and daughters; Lisa (Zoe) Martin-Smith of IN and Jen (Matt) Feil of Conesus; grandchildren, Braelyn, Alyx, Landon, Camryn, and Owen; mother Edna H. Kurtz of Honeoye Falls; siblings, David Kurtz (Regina Collins) and Diana (Jim) Ellison all of Livonia.  Also survived by aunts, one uncle, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

 

Bobby was born July 28, 1953 in Dansville, NY.  He grew up in South Lima and attended Livonia Central School graduating in 1972.  After school he worked at Stylex Homes, Consler Corporation and Metalade and then went on to pursue a career driving tractor trailer for C & C Trucking, Sweeteners Plus in Lakeville for 19 years and most recently for Johncox Trucking in Avon.  He was an avid hunter his whole life enjoying his time outside with his brother and fellow hunters. His love for dogs was apparent as he always had either a beagle or Lab at his side. He had a passion for classic cars and spent many hours in his garage working on his ’69 Chevelle and ’72 Nova always trying to perfect them further.  He took great pride in his home and had a running contest with his neighbor as to whose lawn looked better. (he, of course, insisted he won every week).  He will be remembered for his quick wit and infectious laugh and was one of those special people that was easy to like and hard to forget.

 

Family and friends may call on Monday, May 20th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20a, Livonia, NY where Bobby’s Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, at 11am.  Private family burial,  Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bobby’s Memory to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or Wilmot Cancer Center, 300 E. River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Stephen D. Close “Steve” ~ May 3, 2019

Springwater/Avon:  At age 58, Steve passed away on May 3, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital.  He was born in Warsaw, NY to the late Gerald and Elthea Close.  Steve is predeceased by the love of his life, Marie Micheaux.  Survived by his daughters; Sarah Close of Caledonia, Jerica Close of Conesus, his grandchildren; Jordan, Sommer, Zachary, Brian, Kristofer, Kylee, Jae-Sun, Jace, and his siblings; Mike (Cheryl) Close, Richard Close, Arnie Close, Jeri Ann (Alan) Liles, and Chuck (Betsy) Close.

Steve loved his motorcycle and enjoyed taking trips with Marie.  Some of the rally’s he attended were, Sturgis, Americade, Laconia, the EZ Rider rodeo in PA.  He enjoyed going on charity rides, bringing his grandchildren out for ice cream, or where ever the wind took him.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kidney Foundation, HealthyKidneys.org/make-a-gift.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com