South Lima/Honeoye Falls:  At age 93, Edna passed peacefully on August 29, 2021.  She was born on September 30, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Carl and Marie (Fauth) Brehm.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Norbert Kurtz, son Robert “Bobby” Kurtz, and daughter-in-law Linda Kurtz.  Survived by children; David J. Kurtz Sr. (Regina Collins) and Diana (Jim) Ellison; daughter-in-law, Harriet Kurtz; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, with one more due in September; siblings, Rose Marie Perkins and Carl (Judy) Brehm; and many nieces and nephews, and friends.

Edna was payroll supervisor at Champion Products in Livonia and Geneseo for many years. Upon retirement, she enjoyed 3 years in Florida with husband, Norbert, until he passed.  She then lived independently until almost 5 years ago, when she moved back north to live at Pinehurst in Honeoye Falls, where she made many friends.

She was a very strong, caring mother with a dedicated faith in our Lord. She enjoyed her church family in Florida, gardening, puzzling, and crocheting. She found a great deal of enjoyment in her grandchildren and great grandchildren and in her aides at Pinehurst. She will be greatly missed by many!

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, September 7^th, from 3-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte. 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Edna’s Memorial Service will be held at 4pm, following calling hours.  Family will gather for burial to follow at Union Cemetery, Livonia.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pinehurst, 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls, New York, 14472 or the First Presbyterian Church of Livonia, P.O. Box 105, Livonia, N.Y. 14487.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake: Don passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021, at age 85, with family at his side.  He was born on June 7, 1936 in Rochester, NY to the late Franklin and Letitia (Clancy) Angevine.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth “Sue” (Schwartz) Angevine and sister Shirley Evans.

Survived by daughters Donna Martinez and Mary Ellen (Gregory) Schottmiller, and son Mark (Stephanie) Angevine; siblings, Frank (Catherine) Angevine, Vivian McManus, and Verna Nelson; brothers-in-law, Rev. James Schwartz and Honorable John R. (Linda) Schwartz; sisters-in-law, Anne Hill and Jean (Robert) Hood; grandchildren, Kyle, Zachary, Molly, Katie, Mikayla, Thor, and Milo.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.  Including special caregivers Jennifer Bowser, Robin (Roland) Dean, and Sandra Willis.

No prior calling hours will be held.  Don’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, September 3^rd, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 43 Gebhardt Road, Penfield, NY 14526.  Rev. James Schwartz will be the celebrant.  A luncheon will follow the mass at the church hall.  Following the luncheon, at 2pm, burial will be held at Mendon Cemetery.  After the burial, friends and family are invited back to the lake.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: At age 36, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home in Livonia. She was born in Dansville, NY to Thomas and Cynthia Kranz. Christina is also survived by her siblings; Anna Kranz, Jonathan (Abigail) Kranz, Teresa (Hae Sung) Kang, Caleb Kranz, Matthias Kranz, Timothy Kranz and Andrew Kranz, her grandparents; Gerald and Roberta Smith, along with her aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, niece, and friends.  Christina is predeceased by her grandparents; Maynard and Mary Kranz.

Jesus called Christina to Himself at a young age and she devoted her life to diligently seeking after Him. She lived out the Gospel by how she loved and served her family, church, community, the unsaved, and beyond. Jesus was her reason for everything she did. Her delight in the Lord was evident in her smile, how she befriended everyone, cared about her parents, and loved and supported all her younger siblings. She enjoyed the outdoors whether it was planting and weeding the garden, hiking, hunting, canoeing or camping out. She was talented in drawing, painting, pottery, and jewelry making. Her passion for caring for others was clearly evident in how she served many through her years as a Nurse and Nurse Midwife. Between the hospital, home birth and overseas missionary settings, she delivered over 450 babies, touching each family with gentle, tender care. She is a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and most of all, Daughter of the King. She leaves a beautiful legacy of loving well and living out the Gospel.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7PM on Friday, September 3rd, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, NY. Christina’s Funeral Service will take place at 11AM on Saturday, September 4^th, 2021 at Faith Fellowship Church, 5630 Pebble Beach Rd in Lakeville, NY. Services will be officiated by her church, GraceLife with Pastor Caleb Berg and Pastor Mike Tucker.  Interment will immediately follow her funeral service at Arnold Cemetery off Elm Street in Conesus, NY.  Services will be live streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/gracelifeavon/   Memorial Contributions may be made to:  GraceLife Church, P.O. Box 237, Avon, NY 14414.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo:  At age 83, Wayne passed peacefully on August 25, 2021 in Warsaw, NY.  He was born on February 22, 1938 in Brighton, NY to the late Harold and Ethel (Vickers) Semmel.  Wayne attended Geneseo Central School and married Joanne L. (Ferrell) Semmel on November 7, 1959.  Wayne retired in 2000 from the Geneseo Town Highway Department where he worked for over 30 years.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished (my) course, I have kept my faith
2 Timothy 4:7.

Predeceased by son Roger Semmel on April 25, 2020, wife Joanne L. Semmel on May 31, 2020, and brothers, Donald Semmel and Francis Semmel. Survived by son Robert (Lisa) of Leicester; daughter-in-law Cynthia Semmel of Livonia; grandchildren, James (Amanda), Joseph (Megan), Erica and Brandon; siblings, Sis Taft, Butch (Alice) Semmel, brother-in-law William (Brenda) Ferrell Sr., sister-in-law Joyce Semmel and many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service to Remember Joanne and Wayne will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11am at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made in Wayne’s memory to the Wyoming County Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Activities Fund, 400 N. Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye Lake: At age 88, Ray passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Ontario Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hopewell, NY. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Raymond and Mildred Pfenninger. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years; Lynda Pfenninger, his children; Rik (Tobi) Pfenninger and Randy (Sharon) Pfenninger, along with his 6 grandchildren; Ethan, Paige, Nathan, Victoria, Rachael, and Evan.

In keeping with Ray’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. Ray’s family will have a private celebration of life gathering at his home on Honeoye Lake. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Irondequoit:  at age 48, Penny passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August, 25, 2021 at her home in Irondequoit. She was born in Rochester, NY to Robert and Anne Horan.  Penny attended Honeoye Central School and graduated from Livonia Central School in 1991. She was predeceased by her father Robert J. Horan, Jr. and leaves behind her mother Anne B. Horan, daughter Isabella Imburgia, son Gioachino Imburgia, sister Jill (Horan) Spencer, brothers David and Andrew Horan, and many friends and extended family.

Her light and creativity lit every room she entered. She loved fiercely, and worked endlessly for the benefit of her children. She enjoyed art, music, and nature. She will be missed and remembered for her smile, laughter, and loving spirit. May all who knew her carry these traits into the world in her honor.

Memorial service details will be released at a later date. In lieu of cards or flowers, please send donations to Resolve and Willow of Rochester (https://willowcenterny.org/about-us/willow-resolve/).  To share a memory or send a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

South Lima:  At age 76, Herb passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home in South Lima, New York.  He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Grover and Rose Miller.  Herb is predeceased by his wife; Rose Marie Miller, and children; Barry and Craig Quackenbush.  Survived by his siblings; Gus Miller, Ronnie (Ann) Miller and Sonia Miller, his children; Dale and Brent (Shelley) Quackenbush and his 6 grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

In Keeping with Herb’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place at this time.  Interment will be held privately at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Lima , NY.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Chazy, NY/Avon, NY:  Marjorie M. Farrell, 76, passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY, on March 27, 1945. After retiring from Strong Memorial Hospital as a receptionist, she enjoyed tending her flower gardens. She is survived by her three sons Shawn Farrell, Shannon Farrell, and Keith Farrell. She is also survived by her brothers Leonard, Donald, Peter, Lester, Michael, and sisters Lois, Lillian, Rosemary, Joanne, Elnora, Diane, Carol Ann. She is predeceased by parents Peter Wheeler and mother Myrtis (Teed) Wheeler.

There will be no public calling hours. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, NY. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com or  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Melbourne, FL/Avon, NY:  August 20, 2021 at age 84 years.  Bucky was born on April 19, 1937 in Malone, NY to the late Harold and Luella (Rinehart) Ellsworth.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Patricia Ellsworth, his daughter Donna Ellsworth, and his beloved dog Rosie.

Survived by children; Dana (Lorraine) Ellsworth of Brushton, Brenda (Ron) Beach of Caledonia, Cathy Ellsworth of Batavia, Laurie (Tom) Hungerford of Retsof, Mary (Dick) Smultz of Brushton, and Floyd Ellsworth II of Avon; 12 grandchildren, Ronnie, Chris, John, David, Nathan, Danielle, Josh, Ethan, Nicole, Shane, Colin, and Brady; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Bucky was an independent dump truck driver for years making numerous friends and helping in the maintenance of trucks.

A Graveside Service will be held in the future in Brushton, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Bucky’s memory may be made to a local animal shelter.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Wilson, NC/Livonia, NY:  After devoting 54 years to the love of his life, his high school sweetheart Susan; pouring his heart into five decades of fatherhood with dad jokes and antics aplenty; cherishing every moment as a beloved Grampy always up for an adventure, Mike West of Wilson, NC died at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Mike spent his 72 years building a family with Susan and impacting lives wherever he went. He began his extensive professional career at Rochester Products in Rochester, NY before enrolling at Elim Bible Institute in Lima, NY to receive training for ministry. His first pastoral assignment brought him to a small church in Canton PA, followed by a move to Williamsport, PA where he served 10 years as pastor of Agape Fellowship. Subsequent to his cherished time in the church, he returned to his engineering roots spending 13 years at Kidde Aerospace in Wilson, NC where he discovered his passion for Continuous Improvement motivating him to pursue and receive his MBA from Regent University, one of his proudest achievements. Mike advanced his passion at Sikorsky Helicopters in Coatesville, PA, and eventually retired from Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE in 2017, becoming a full time Grampy and Mustang enthusiast. Whether furthering his education, making memories with his family, or preaching the Word of God…his zest for life was apparent.

If you have ever met Mike West, you would know he was a hardworking man who always put his family and love of Jesus first, finding joy in all the little things, like a perfect slice of chocolate cake. He will be missed immensely and never forgotten. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty and his son, Todd. He is survived by his wife Susan; daughters Leslie, SuAnne, and Molly (Mark Aldrich); son Matthew (Emily) ; father Francis; brothers Brian (Sandy), Daniel (Karen), and Frank (Wendy); sisters Barbara and Colleen Hay (Earl); mother-in-law Frances Ball, sisters-in-law Jackie Peck and Cindy Prunier (Joe), 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

A private family viewing is scheduled for Friday, August 27, 2021 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. A graveside service and burial will be held privately at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  Local arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Mike’s name to an organization furthering a cause that was close to his heart JDRF.org.  To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus: At age 63, Judy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Teresa House in Geneseo, NY.

In keeping with Judy’s wishes no formal funeral services will take place. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: wwwdoughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: Born October 15, 1928 “Lenny” passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021.  Blessed to live a full life even with its challenges over the last few years, especially after living without his soulmate, Marie.  But Len was a man with determination, and each time his children were sure he would have to leave his home, the home he built himself after purchasing the land at the age of 16, he would come up with an approach that allowed him to stay.  Home wasn’t lonely because home was filled with memories…of Marie, the five kids, the 11 grandchildren, and the great grandchildren.

Sometime during their teen years Len and Marie – kids from Rochester who spent summers on Honeoye Lake – met each other. Upon graduating from Monroe High School Len entered the Navy.  On his way to Honolulu, during a stopover in San Francisco, he mailed Marie a ring and asked her to marry him. They married in Hawaii and started their family.  Upon reentering civilian life he then started, and later ended, his career at Rochester Telephone.  He was volunteer firefighter and a member of the Honeoye Legion.  He could “fix” anything, although he subscribed to the philosophy of “that’s good enough” which meant if something worked there was no need for it to be perfect.  He and Marie traveled across the US and beyond with their dogs in his “Gizmo” motorhome.  He loved a great joke, and he loved his children.  Missing him will be Michael (Mary Ann), Spencer (Mechele), Bridget (David Seconi), Matthew (Nadine) and Careen.  Known by his grandchild as “Animal” he leaves behind Allison (Donnie Mueller) & Michael (Jenna Goldstein) Shumway, Justin (Sarah), Matteo & David Spencer (Rebekka) Seconi, Zachary, Linnea (Darrel), Joshua & Samantha (Curtis) Shumway, and Rafael and Marie (Carlas) Barreto. Bringing additional joy to his life were great-grandchildren Hazel, Zelda and Olive Seconi and Ezra Shumway   He leaves a sister, Diana Beisheim and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass which will be held on his 93^rd birthday, Friday October 15th, at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Church, 8961 Main Street, Honeoye. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Honeoye, which will then be followed by a remembrance luncheon.   Those wishing, donations may be directed to Honeoye Hemlock American Legion Post 1278, P.O. Box 478, Honeoye, NY  14471. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bloomfield:  Richard E. Philipson, Sr., was born on August 27, 1933 and passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021. He was born in Rochester, NY, and grew up in and around Detroit, Michigan. He is pre-deceased by his mother Alma V. Philipson (Cox) of Rochester, NY, and his loving aunt, Doris Philipson Flieger of Ionia NY, Margaret Schneider Philipson of Middllesex NY, and by his beloved daughter Chrisann Philipson (Richard Lentz) of Bristol NY. He is survived by: Michael A. Philipson of Rochester, NY, Thomas W. Philipson of Pittsford, NY, Judith Philipson Green (Scott) of Honeoye, NY and Richard E. Philipson, Jr. (Andrea) of Lyons, NY. He is also survived by grandchildren Meagan Philipson Johnson (Toby), Brittany Philipson Kuka (Nick), Liam Philipson, and by great-granddaughter Ava Philipson, and great-grandson Kyran Kuka.

Richard was an avid musician. At an early age he learned to play – by ear – both the piano and the accordion. He often entertained friends and family in Dearborn, Michigan where he graduated from Dearborn High School. He enlisted in the Air Force and was deployed to Landsberg, Germany, as an officer in the Air Military Police. On returning to the States, he settled in Rochester, New York, where he met and married Patricia Ann Russo. They subsequently had four children together and moved from Rochester to settle in Ionia, NY.

Conesus:  At age 63, Rich passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.  He was born in Rochester, NY to Edmund and Norma French.  Rich is predeceased by the love of his life; Karen French, his father Edmund H. French Sr.  Survived by his son; Adam (Jennifer) French of Livonia, his mother; Norma L. French, his siblings, Edmund H. French Jr., Nancy (Steven) Pritchard, Gary French and David French, and his granddaughter; Alyson French, along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

In keeping with Rich’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services.  Interment will take place privately at Pine Hill Cemetery in Rush.  Memorial contributions can 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.

St. Petersburg, FL: At age 79, Michael passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Howard and Lillian Roome. Michael is predeceased by his sister; Christine Henry.  Survived by his beloved companion of 30 years; Pat Taylor, his children; David Roome, Alan Roome (Monica Guilian), Michelle (Mike) Cisco, James Roome, his siblings; John Roome, Nancy Compton, Dominick Yannantuono and his grandchildren; Sophie Roome, Sarah Dieter, Sam Roome, Cody Cisco, and Madelyn Roome, along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call from 10AM – 1PM on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Michael’s memorial service will take place immediately following calling hours at 1PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Greece:  At age 78, Janet passed peacefully on August 9, 2021 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece, NY.  She was born on April 20, 1943 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Wilhemina (Lembke) Bachman.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Donald W. Petroske and her sisters Patricia Turner and Carol Jones.  Survived by daughters; Lisa Petroske of Greece, Donna Palaszynski of Latham, and Beth Stanton (Jeff Faugh) of Avon; grandchildren, Donald Petroske (Shannon), Morgan (Zack) Merica, Zach Palaszynski, Bryce Stanton, Sophie Palaszynski (Destynee), Noah Petroske-Enedy; great-granddaughter Navie Merica; sister Laurie (Dan) Mavity-Sydney; aunt Rosemary Bachmann; also survived by several brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and friends including special friend Beth Carboni.

Janet became a widower at a very young age. She devoted her life to raising her three daughters. Family was everything to her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved becoming a Gigi to her great-granddaughter. Her family will remember her for her delicious German potato salad, which she often made for special gatherings, and for the Christmas stockings that she made for her family. She was a very special person and will be missed by all.

A Gathering to Celebrate Janet’s Life will be held in the future.  Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

January 4, 1942 ~ August 6, 2021 (age 79)

Rayford Kenneth Suggs, 79, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his summer home in Conesus, NY.

Born in Sanford, NC he was the son of the late Herbert Suggs and mother, Maggie Stewart Knuckles. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Ann McCall; a brother, Hubert Suggs, a sister Sylvia Raymond and a brother, Roderick Knuckles.

Mr. Suggs is survived by the mother of his children, Rosemarie Suggs of Princeton, WV;      a son, Ronald Suggs and his wife Shelly of Edenton, NC, two daughters, Sandra Suggs of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Brenda Dillon of Princeton, WV; two brothers, Archie Lee Suggs, Sr. of Fayetteville, and John Arnold Knuckles and wife Paulette of Fayetteville and one sister, Lynda Knuckles Pence of Ft. Mill SC, 4 grandchildren, Kelsey Dixon and her husband Kris of Philadelphia, PA, Celina Houston of Cashiers, NC, Abby Wood and her husband John of Walkertown, NC and Adam Suggs of Bermuda Run, NC; three great grandsons Ryker Houston, Judah Dixon and Lukah Dixon.  He was also survived by a loving companion Betty Hook of Edgewater, FL.

Mr. Suggs served in the US Army driving an armored personnel carrier in West Germany. He completed his military service as a Private Spec 4 stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington.  After the military, he was trained as a sewing machine mechanic. He worked in many sewing factories in rural NC and Virginia. His last career position was plant manager for Franklin Undergarment in Franklin, NC.  He loved traveling and the outdoors, especially fishing and spending time with his animals.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

The family will have a 1 hour visitation beginning at 11:00 AM, Sunday, August 15, 2021 with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM at Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services in Hope Mills, NC. Burial will follow in Hodges Chapel Cemetery located at 780 Hodges Chapel Road in Benson, NC.

• Visitation

August 15, 2021
11:00AM- 12:00PM

Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services

4721 Dunrobin Drive
Hope Mills, NC
(910) 429-1011

• Funeral Service

August 15, 2021
12:00 PM-1:00PM

Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services

4721 Dunrobin Drive
Hope Mills, NC
(910) 429-1011

• Interment

August 15, 2021

Immediately following funeral service and processional to

Hodges Chapel Cemetery

780 Hodges Chapel Road
Benson, NC

Conesus, NY:  Peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at age 85.  Martha was born on February 11, 1936 in Rochester, NY to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Duncan) Lewis, Sr.  In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William E. Gannon, son William F. “Kat” Gannon, her brother Francis “Jerry” Lewis and sister Anne Kasiske.  Survived by daughters; Mary (Vincent) McKeown, Jr. of Geneseo, Bridget Gannon of Geneseo, and Maureen “Murphy” (John) Gilsenan of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Vincent (Shannan) McKeown, Amanda McKeown (Alexander Kunkel), Dylan Gilsenan, and Shane Gilsenan; great-granddaughters, Evelyn, Kelly, and Colleen McKeown.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Music was Martha’s passion and she enjoyed her time as a church organist and pianist for many years in the community.  She was a member of the American Guild of Organists, served as a Town Councilwoman on the Conesus Town Board, was a past Officer of the Peo Bay Association in Cape Vincent, NY, and was a long-time member of the Conesus Legion Post #1779 Auxiliary.  Martha and her husband Bill were recognized as the Conesus Senior Citizens of the Year, which made them smile.  She was affectionately known as “Marvelous Martha” by her family and for possessing a great sense of humor.  She truly loved living on Conesus Lake, her home of 50 years.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, August 8^th, from 1pm-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where a Service to Celebrate Martha’s Life will be held at 10am on Monday, August 9^th.  Rev. Sue Forsythe will be the celebrant.  Burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery Conesus, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Morgan Estates Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 4588 Morgan View Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 11 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Dansville: On August 3, 2021 at age 74, Gary passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Dansville. He was born in Woodhull, NY to the late Harold and Verda Watkins. Survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Jennifer L. Watkins, his children; Amy (Richard) Neumann, Jennifer (Ryan) York, Adrianne (Brandon) Wilber, Burton (Megan) Price III, and Collin Price, his brother Douglas Watkins, and his grandchildren; Cody, Jacob, Jordyn, Cooper, Chase, Juniper, and Maddilyn, along with many loved foster children, nieces, nephews, and long-time friends Judith Guiles and Randy Dieter.

Gary spent his 46+ year career following his passion for all things railroad. He traveled the U.S. building and maintaining railways and creating many long-lasting friendships along the way. His incredible work ethic couldn’t go unnoticed. His co-workers looked to him for his wisdom, his guidance, and occasionally for dates. Turns out he was a pretty good matchmaker too. (By the way Brandon, you still owe Dad a goat.)

Always ready with a witty remark, his sly smile gave away his playful nature. He lived to make those he loved happy. No family gathering was complete without an unexpected comment followed by fits of laughter from all in the room and Gary grinning from ear to ear over his accomplishment. His positivity was invaluable as he faced an onslaught of medical issues lasting years. He fought through them all with grace and an amazing strength seldom seen.

Most importantly, to Gary family was everything and everyone was family. Never was there a time where Gary would not interrupt his own task to help another in any way needed, whether it was fixing the broken down car of a stranded stranger on the side of the road, or having a long sit down with any one of the many people he held close. All deserved his time, attention and kindness which he gave freely, abundantly and without judgement.

Anyone who knew Gary was aware that they knew someone special. They say that a man is measured not by how he dies, but how he chose to live, not by what he gained, but what he chose to give. By this measure, and all others, he was one of a kind.

Friends and family are invited to come from 5-8 PM to celebrate Gary on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Dansville Fish and Game Club (upper clubhouse), 79 Gibson Street in Dansville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to: Ronald McDonald House Charities, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Lakeville, NY:  Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 2, 2021 at age 84. Predeceased by her husband George F. Willis and daughter Kathleen L. Piccone.

Survived by her sons, Thomas “Tom” (Vicki) Willis and Theodore “Ted” (Connie) Willis; son-in-law Perry Piccone; 7 grandchildren, John, Jessica, Stephanie, Jacob, Christopher Willis, and Nicholas, and Anthony Piccone; as well as 4 great-granddaughters, Kylee, Lilly, Malayah, and Ellia.  Also survived by many other loving family and friends including the Rogers family who after the passing of her husband loved her as one of their own.

Pat retired from Rush-Henrietta Central School and was always a caregiver throughout her life. Taking care of her father, mother, husband, and daughter during their illnesses. She loved to play golf and was always available for friends and family many times putting their needs ahead of her own. She always had a smile on her face or gave you the Pat wink when she was near you. Her friends loved her. Her family adored her. She will be sadly missed by everyone that she ever touched in her life.

Family and friends may call on Friday, August 13^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY.  A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, August 14^th, at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com