Livonia:  At age 56, Roger passed unexpectedly on April 25, 2020.  Survived by his wife of 22 years, Cynthia (Werner) Semmel and son Brandon Semmel; parents Wayne and Joanne Semmel of Geneseo; and brother, Robert (Lisa) Semmel of Leicester.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Roger was born on December 9^th, 1963 in Warsaw, NY.  Roger grew up in Geneseo, NY where he would graduate from Geneseo Central in 1982. On May 23, 1998 Roger married Cindy (Werner) Semmel in Geneseo, NY.  They moved to Livonia in 2010.  He had a 27-year career with Wegmans where he was an electrical project manager.  Roger loved the outdoors as he loved hunting and fishing, he loved sports as he played football and threw in track and field throughout high school.  He would coach for many years through youth football and baseball and volunteer for the football, basketball, and lacrosse program at Livonia Central School.  He was a member of the Livonia Rotary and an active member in The United Methodist Church.  Roger loved being a part of the community and helping in any way he could whether that was volunteering at the Hemlock Fair or helping out with any sporting event he could.  Roger loved spending time with his family through sports, being in the outdoors, vacations, or being a part of his father’s race car team.  Roger was loved by many in the community as he positively affected so many people through his caring and selfless actions.

Funeral services and burial at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY will be held privately.  In the future a Celebration of Roger’s Life will be held at the United Methodist Church of Livonia.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Roger’s memory to the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY 14487, Livonia Rotary Club, PO Box 307, Livonia, NY 14487, or the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus:  At age 78, Brigitta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home in Conesus, NY with her son by her side.  She was born in Essen, Germany to the late Franz and Hildegard Feldman.  Brigitta is predeceased by her beloved husband; Joos Hassig.  Survived by her sons; Guido Hassig and Christian (Sochenda) Hassig, her brothers; Michael (Gisela) Feldman and Wolfram Feldman, former sister-in-law; Andrea Feldman, along with her two grandsons; Bryce and Logan Hassig.

Brigitta will be remembered as a kind and energetic woman, forever loved by the family and friends whose lives she touched. In keeping with Brigitta’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Charles Paul Vendeville, 79 of Honeoye Falls, New York died on April 21, 2020. He was born on April 10, 1941 in Rochester, New York. The son of the late Edward Vendeville and the late Helen Uhl Vendeville and the brother of Edward Vendeville and Marie Vendeville Kautz.

Charles was employed at Kaddis Manufacturing in Honeoye Falls, NY for 48 years. He enjoyed Steam Shows, all different types of tractors, gardening and collecting unique clocks and watches. Charles was fiercely independent, intelligent and handy and if he couldn’t do it himself it didn’t need to be done! His quick wit and fun sense of humor will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Doris Ward Vendeville, four children Barbara (Mark)Travis of Delaware, OH, Charles (Barbara) Vendeville of North Ft Myers Beach FL, Sandy (Mark) Schmidt of Canadice, NY, Karen(Tom) Markgraf of Granville, OH: 7 grandchildren, Aimee Travis, Chris Sweet, Cara Vendeville, Matt Vendeville, Miranda Schmidt, Zelli Markgraf, Max Markgraf and 5 great grandchildren.

Honeoye:  At age 85, Helen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Ontario Center in Canandaigua, NY.  She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Michael and Michelina Longo.   Helen is survived by her beloved husband; Paul J. Guadagna, her son; Paul A. (Karen) Guadagna, her sister; Ann Maria (Joseph) Santonocito, her brother; Michael Longo, her grandson; Paul M. (Roxanne) Guadagna, and her great grandchildren; Paul F. Guadagna and Carissa Guadagna.

A memorial service will take place for both Paul and Helen at 10:30AM on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY.  To share a memory of a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  John “Jack” Whiteman passed peacefully on April 13, 2020 at age 75.  He was born in Wayland, NY on January 25, 1945 to the late Harold and Marion (Morgan) Whiteman.  Predeceased by his siblings; Harold “Pat” Whiteman and Gladys Swick. Survived by his wife Naiola (Tallman) Whiteman and children; Monica Whiteman (Michael Mallory) and Thomas (Tyler) Whiteman; grandchildren, Morgan, Emma, Ian, and Alex; siblings, William (Jean) Whiteman, Marge (Jim Renolds) Thompson, Jean Rowley, and Nancy (Richard) Smith.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many other loving family and friends.

Jack graduated from Livonia High School in 1963 and married his high school sweetheart, Naiola, on May 1, 1965. He had a 32 year career with Kodak retiring in 2004. Jack was an avid bowler participating in several leagues in the Livingston County area, was a longtime member of the Avon Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), and always enjoyed reading the paper, following local sports, and keeping up with the news.

No services will be held at this time, a family gathering will be held in the future to celebrate John’s life.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), 135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213 – Liverpool, NY 13090.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville, NY/San Francisco, CA:  Ann passed peacefully at her home on April 9, 2020 at age 75.  She was born on August 22, 1944 in Bath, NY to the late James and Katherine (Pickard) Meagher.  Survived by her husband Mark E. Nickerson of Lakeville, her brother James C. Meagher of New York, NY and her aunt Marty Meagher of Darien, CT.  She is also survived by the extended family of beloved cousins, many dear friends, and her much loved dog Max.

Ann’s family lived in Avon, NY for several years and then moved to Penfield, NY where she graduated in 1962.  She received her BA in history from the University of Buffalo, and her Masters in Library Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

Ann started out teaching and then did some traveling across Europe with an adventure travel company.  Due to enjoying traveling so much she started working in the travel industry.  She later became Vice President of Mana, Allison and Associates, a destination management company located in San Francisco, CA.  After marrying her husband she decided to retire in 2006 and then moved to the Livonia area which was a big part of their early years.

They bought a home in Lakeville and she continued to travel with her husband and her good friends.  Ann loved reading and stayed active in showing friends around when they came to visit, by joining two book clubs, boating on Conesus Lake and Yoga at Sweetbriar in Geneseo, NY.  She loved going to the movies and to Rochester with her cousin and friends where they would attend the various theaters, plays and such.

A Celebration of Life Gathering for family and friends will be held in the future.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, PO Box 96920, Washington, DC 20090 or Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

AVON – Teresa Kingston Coyne, 81 years, of Avon died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home. She was born in Geneseo, NY, on May 2, 1938, the daughter of Walter and Regina (Powers) Kingston.

Teresa leaves behind her four children and their families: Son Peter and his wife Lisa, grandchildren Brian, Rachel, William, wife Jennifer and Teresa’s great-grandson Bentley; Daughter Katie and husband Grant, grandchildren Wyatt, Maureen, and Teresa’s great-granddaughter Adelaide, Kelly and husband Tyler;  Daughter Joan and husband Doug; Son John and wife Shannon, grandchildren Sara Kate, Elizabeth and Edward.  She is further survived by two sisters, Ceil (Paul) Becker and Carol (Gerald) Coyne, as well as brother George (Mary Jo) Kingston.  Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ted and Dorothy Coyne, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Walter and Regina, siblings Mary Jean, Helen Pat, Walter, and Catherine, and several in-laws.

Teresa spent her entire life in the Genesee Valley, growing up just outside Geneseo and spending her adult life in Avon. The trip between the two towns along the east side of the valley was always cherished. Letchworth State Park and the Monastery held special places in her heart. Raised on her family’s farm, the youngest girl in a family of 10, she learned the value of hard work, service, and respect for the animals and the land. In 1958, Teresa married Tom Coyne. Throughout her marriage to Tom she worked in partnership with him on the farm and in their auction business. She was gifted at feeding both kids and calves and became an expert at writing ads and cashiering sales for Tom’s auction business. Following his passing, she was honored to work at Noblehurst Farms and Wegmans. She was a longtime member of the Livingston County Holstein Club and a 4-H leader. Saint Agnes Church, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, and the news of the day were essential in her life.

Teresa’s family would like to thank all of her nieces, nephews, and nurses who cared for Teresa in her final years.

The family and friends of Teresa K. Coyne are invited to celebrate her life at a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10am at St. Agnes Church with Father Mike Fowler officiating.  Interment will follow at the St. Agnes Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Agnes Church, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY, 14414.  To share a memory or send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.  Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia, NY.

Austin TX:  At age 34, Tony passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2020 in Round Rock, TX.  He was born in Hackensack, NJ to Robert and Mary Capecci.  Tony is predeceased by his mother; Mary Capecci.  Survived by his father; Robert (Jessica) Capecci, his siblings; Daniel Capecci, Lillie Capecci, and Peter Sawicki.

Tony was a brilliant mind who could not only beat you in chess blindfolded, but also always enjoyed a good fart joke. He would always find a way to make those around him laugh and bring joy to any situation. He had a deep love of all animals and for his three dogs Vinnie, Rocky and Louie who were among his closest companions. His mischievous grin always let you know that something funny was about to happen. Tony is beloved and missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be announced at a late date.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

 Avon:  At age 85, Rita passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY.  Rita was born in Waverly, NY to the late Winfield and Alice Hanna.  She was predeceased by her husband; John Magowan.  Survived by her sons; Ty (Cheryl) Magowan, Shawn Magowan, Garth Magowan (Sarah Hartman), and her granddaughters; Madison, Molly, Claire and Grace Magowan.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Geneseo:  Charlotte, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 04, 2020.  Charlotte is predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Bulmer, and daughter, Susan Swift.  She is survived by her son, Richard (Lynn) Bulmer of Taylors, South Carolina, and her daughter, Sharon Bulmer (Paul Frankel) of Rush, New York; her grandchildren:  Julie (Andrew) Montesano, Jared (Bonnie) Swift, Jeffrey (Samantha) Swift, and Justine Swift (Nicholas Hampton); and great-grandchildren:  Brandon, Nathan and Nicholas Montesano; Kayla, Alyssa, and Owen Swift; and Charlotte Swift.  

A private family graveside service will take place at the Union Cemetery on Big Tree Road in Livonia.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Geneseo Ambulance Fund, 133 Center Street, Geneseo, NY  14454.

To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Piffard:  At age 52, Patty passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was born in Rochester, New York to Gary and Ardeth Grattan.  Survived by her children; Heather Grattan of Springfield, KY, Brittany Cuozzo of Geneseo, Joseph Cuozzo III of Piffard, NY, Angel Grattan, her boyfriend; Richard Spino, her siblings; Annette (Terry) Conery, Edward Wapniewski, Bobbi Burton, Ardeth Newberry, and Gary Grattan Jr, and her grandchildren; Harrison Bruckel and Quinn Bruckel.

Patty loved life on the farm, hunting, gardening, her Harley, horses and her pig Wilbur. She was very passionate about her truck driving over the road and local, always competing with the guys. Despite her fight against cancer she always lived life to the fullest.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Lima, NY:  At age 76, Lee Anne passed on March 28, 2020.  She was born on March 24, 1944 in Rochester, NY to the late Robert and Agnes (Adams) Butler.  Predeceased by her husband Elmer G. Suter in 2011 and her sister Patricia Smith.  Survived by daughters; Kimberly (James) Riedmiller of Byron and Andrea Suter (Timothy Sauerbier) of Lima; grandchildren, Hannah, Dylan, and Connor Riedmiller; siblings, Robert (Sara) Butler of Avon and Sandra Farron of Livonia.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Lee Anne was a lifelong resident of Lima and graduated from Honeoye Falls-Lima High School.  She married Elmer on April 14, 1978 and they celebrated 33 years of marriage before his passing.  Lee Anne retired from Southco in Honeoye Falls.  She loved spending time with family and friends and cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.  She was very giving and always tried to help anyone she could.  She had a good sense of humor and loved making people laugh.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Lee Anne’s memory to Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye:  At age 68, Robert passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Henrietta, NY.  He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Robert and Julia Hoffmann.  Robert is survived by his children; Michael (Courtney) Hoffmann, Christopher Hoffmann, Jennifer Hoffmann, his sister; Cecilia (Thomas) Lyons, and his grandchildren; Collin Hoffmann and Corbin Hoffmann.

No services will be held at this time, services will be announced at a later date.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Honeoye/Pittsford: At age 96, Jean died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 26, 2020.  Predeceased by her husband, George F. Harris, in 2007.  She is survived by her seven children, George R. (Bonnie) Harris of East Rochester, Peter (Sue Ann) Harris of Penfield, Douglas Harris (Shelly Lister) of Rochester, Laurie (Carl) Copeland of Honeoye, John (Denine Carr) Harris of Brighton, Victoria (William Blanchard) Harris of Cambridge, MA, Priscilla (Alan) Elgersma of Cincinnati, OH , and beloved exchange student/son Carl (Susanna) Deppisch of Zurich, Switzerland, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.  Also survived by sisters, Elaine Walden of Perinton and Gail (Edward) Schmale of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and several nieces & nephews.

Jean was born in Rochester, New York on September 15, 1923 to Raymond and Esther Thompson and was a graduate of the University of Rochester. Jean was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and volunteered for many community organizations.  She spent many happy hours gardening, doting on her grandchildren, and caring for numerous family pets.

Funeral services and burial will be held privately at White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford, NY.  A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Memorial donations can be made to: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534 or Ontario/Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Gates:  Age 39, Andrew passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home in Gates, with his family by his side.  He was born in Rochester, NY.  Survived by his cherished parents; Kathi and Clyde Buchanan, his beloved daughters; Melodie Lynn Wehner, Maria Cruz-Dillio, Bryanna Smith-Dillio, his partner in life; Anastasia Dillo, his siblings; Brian (Amber) Wehner, Ashley (Lonnell) Cummings, Jacob Buchanan, Jeffrey Buchanan, Ethan Buchanan, Mariah Buchanan, his niece; Savannah, his nephews; Little B, Michael, Mike and his longtime friends Beth Harvey and Edward Coakley, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Andrew was predeceased by his grandparents; Richard and Janet Vangeyten, Hazel Dalton, Grandma Doris Jeager,  his uncle; Jim VanGeyten and his chipmunk; Alyssa.

Andrew was a proud father to his snuggle bug; Melodie, his mouthy one; Bryanna and his pain in the butt; Maria, who he loved each in his own special way.  All children who knew Andrew, loved him.  Each having their own special connection with him.  On Sundays you could find him home in his Buffalo Bills Jersey cheering on his team with his dogs Lexi and Capone.  He had a passion for drawing and tattooing.  Andrew loved his family and will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will take place at Grove Place Cemetery on Chili Avenue in Rochester and will be announced at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to:  American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.  To share a memory or a condolence; please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Victor:  At age 97, Howard E. Missell passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the FF Thompson Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.  He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Otto and Rose Missell.  Howard is predeceased by his wife Jeanne Missell and his son Gary Missell.  Survived by his children; David (Cathy) Missell, Greg (Bernadette) Missell, Nancy (David) King, James (Janet) Missell, his daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Missell, and his 11 grandchildren, along with his 15 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford, NY.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 85, Carole passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home in Livonia.  She was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Arthur and Marie Brent.  Carole was predeceased by her husband; Ronald Williams, her son; Scott Brent, her sister; Jeanne Swope, and her brothers Robert and Jack Brent.  Survived by her daughter (in-law); Joan Brent with whom she lived, her step-son; Day (Patricia) Williams, her step-daughter; Dawn (Mark) Eicher, her grandchildren; Michael (Donna) Brent, Jenna (Zach) Beason, Drew (Stephanie) Eicher, Megan Eicher, Janelle (Elliott) Higgins, Elise (Nathan) Kahlbaugh, and her adored great grandchildren; Xaiden, Axel, Jackson, Leah, Jaiden, Keegan, and Ethan.

Carole worked as a secretary for Eastern Penn Supply Company in Wilkes Barre, PA for 25 years and was a devout member of the Christ Methodist Church in Mountain Top, PA. for 35 years.  In more recent years, she held a special place in her heart for the United Methodist Church in Livonia.  Carole and her family join with over 200 other parishioners to celebrate the life of Jesus.

Carole served as an elected member of Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania representing Luzerne County for almost 40 years.  She was a long time Chair of the Northeast Central Caucus of State committee.

She served as Chair of the Northeastern Pennsylvania American Red Cross Blood Center and was a dedicated volunteer for many years with Red Cross blood collections, where Carole had donated 78 Pints of Blood in her lifetime.

A Memorial Service will take place at a later date at the United Methodist Church, 21 Summers Street in Livonia.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  The Red Cross (www.redcross.org) or to the United Methodist Church, Livonia, NY 14487.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Lima, NY:  Bob passed peacefully at his home on March 19, 2020 at age 87.  He was born on May 15, 1932 in Rochester, NY to the late Fred and Gladys Brisbane.  Survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn (LiFeber) Brisbane and children; Robert Brisbane of Lima and Linda Brisbane (Marty Martina) of Pittsford.  Also survived by several cousins and many friends in farming and his community.

Bob was a lifelong farmer, working alongside his father (Teddy), then son Rob, on land originally purchased by his grandfather over 100 years ago.  He was a loyal and devoted husband and father, in good days and bad, who lived a simple but decent life.  The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides, and staff at Livingston County Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Bob and his family.

Funeral services and burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, NY will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the Theresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye:  At age 75, Bill passed peacefully on March 17, 2020.  Predeceased by his wife Patricia (Lockwood) Greene, sister Lois Weaton, and brother-in-law Doug Wheaton.  Survived by sons; Danny Greene of Bloomfield, Scott (Sarah) Greene of Canandaigua, and Bill Greene of Winter Park, FL; sisters, Evelyn (Keith) Folts, Joyce Wheaton, and Cathy (Dennis) Weimer.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Bill was born on December 22, 1944 to the late Clayton and Ella (Gordon) Greene.  After graduating from high school, he entered the US Air Force and served in Vietnam. Bill worked extremely hard his entire life, including over 40 years as the owner and operator of Bill Greene Excavating, and was always there to help others.  Bill enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching sporting events, especially when his team was winning, and hauling race cars.  He had a great gift for storytelling.

A Gathering to Celebrate Bill’s Life will be held in the future at a date and time to be announced.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Friends of Ontario ARC Foundation, 3071 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville:  At age 89, Mary passed peacefully at the Avon Nursing Home on March 14, 2020.  She was born on May 21, 1930 in Rochester, NY to the late Andrew and Dorothy Kubrich.  Predeceased by her husband Thomas E. Leavy, daughter Linda M. Leavy and siblings; Andrew Kubrich, Steve Kubrich, James Kubrich, and Pauline Coakley.  Survived by children; Gregory Leavy, Tim (Amy) Leavy, Jeffery (Gayle) Leavy, Andrew Leavy and foster daughter Kathy (Roger) Sigg; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other loving family and dear friends.

3/17/2020  **Mary’s calling hours that were scheduled for this Friday, March 20, 2020 from 5-7pm at the funeral home have been postponed.  A new date and time will be announced in the future.*** Services and interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Lakeville Fire Department, PO Box 334, Lakeville, NY 14480.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com