Albert W. Kreyl – February 26, 2021

Livonia, NY:  At age 93, Albert passed peacefully at his home on February 26, 2021.  He was born on June 28, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Henry and Julia (Yonauskis) Kreyl.  In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his son John Joseph Kreyl and his brothers, Joseph and Henry Kreyl.  Survived by his wife of 70 years, Florence (Mahan) Kreyl and children; Eric (Barbara) Kreyl of Chambersburg, PA, Beverly (Joe) Ostroski of Cromwell, CT, Theresa (Alan) Nason of Holland, MA, and Tom (Jennifer) Kreyl of Katy, TX; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.

Albert studied architecture at Brooklyn Technical High School.  After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy during the end of World War II.  After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, Albert attended Oklahoma A&M University (later renamed Oklahoma State University) where he met his future wife, Florence while they both studied architecture.  After they both graduated in 1951, the young couple moved to New York City.  Albert worked for various architectural firms in New York City and in 1967 passed the difficult examination to become a Registered Architect in the state of New York.  From 1970 to 1977 he was the partner in charge of architectural work for Longo and Kreyl, Engineers – Architects in Freeport New York.  Later he was a Senior Building Construction Engineer for the State of New York.  Albert’s territory while working for the State covered a large section of upstate New York and the family relocated to Livonia in 1979.  He retired in 1995.

Albert was proud of the various buildings he designed including a church, rectory, school and restaurant.  Albert enjoyed gardening and making wine.  He was a talented artist and musician.   He painted renderings of several buildings he designed.  Albert enjoyed working in watercolor and pastels.  He played the recorder, piano and guitar.

At this time no formal funeral services will be held.  Interment will take place in the future at the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made in Albert’s memory to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Edna A. Stephens ~ February 25, 2021

Canandaigua: At age 73, Edna passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. She was born in Ossining, NY to the late Thomas and Mary Nevins. Survived by her beloved husband of 49 years; Brieant G. Stephens, her children; Darlene (Darell) Alexander, Earl (Amy) Stephens, Stacy Stephens, her siblings; Thomas (Louise) Nevins, Dolores Hughes, Hugh (Kathy) Nevins, and her four grandchildren; Darell Jr., Dante, Dana and Damian, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 4PM to 6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. No formal funeral services will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to: EquiCenter Inc., 3247 Rush Mendon Road, Honeoye Fall, NY 14472 or to the American Red Cross, 50 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Jeanne M. Barrett ~ February 16, 2021

Geneseo/Conesus Lake: At age 90, Jeanne passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home in Churchville, NY. Survived by her children; Randall Barrett of Sunrise, FL, Suzanne (Patrick) Beattie of Rochester, NY, and Kevin (Michelle) Barrett of Lakeville, NY; her grandchildren; Mary, Kate, Ryan, Meghan, Malaina, Andrew and Kimmy; her great grandchildren; Teagan, Taryn, Elsie and Clayton, and her sister; Gerry (Robert) Armbruster of PA.  Jeanne was born in Rochester, NY to the late Clarence and Marion Fischer, the second of two girls and she graduated from Mercy High School. She married Robert S. Barrett in 1951 and moved to Henrietta. Jeanne moved to Conesus Lake in 1979.

Jeanne loved spending time in the sun and by the water.  She loved her home on Conesus Lake and in retirement, spending winters in Florida.  Jeanne was an avid traveler and enjoyed exploring new places.  In her 90 years, she traveled around the globe including Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Japan and much of Europe and the Caribbean.  Jeanne was an adventurous spirit whose interests included skiing, boating, competition roller dancing, sewing, shopping, painting and crafting. In her retirement, she spent many years aboard the Genie with her beloved Carl, traveling the open waters from Sodus Bay, NY to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, with many visits from friends and family along the way.  She was a long time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Rosary Society in Geneseo. Jeanne also belonged to Geneseo’s Young at Heart Senior Group and The Red Hats.

Jeanne was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.  Her family meant the world to her, as she did to them.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 4PM to 7PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4 Avon Geneseo Rd in Geneseo, NY. A celebration of life gathering and interment will be announced for a future date.  Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14620 or to the Town of Livonia, Vitale Park Fund, PO Box 43, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Shane Paul Gascon – February 13, 2021

Springwater, NY:  On February 13, 2021 at age 51, after a long hard battle with his health Shane passed away peacefully with his wife and their children by his side.  He is predeceased by his father Ole Gascon.  He is survived by his wife Lisa Gascon of 32 years, his children Colton (Charlea) Gascon Cohocton, Caly (Jeremiah) Bowen Dansville, his two beloved grandchildren Aiddan Gascon his best buddy, and Aubrey Gascon his Doo. His mother Lois Gascon who he loved so very much. His siblings Deborah Schoonover Canaseraga, Susan (Larry) McKinney Dansville, Marty (Daisy) Gascon Fillmore, Teresa (Dana) Moore Birdsall, Cory Gascon (Tara Lehman) Canaseraga. Many nieces and nephews. Many dear friends who were like family, and many people who looked up to him as a father figure in their lives.

Shane was born on September 23, 1969 in Canandaigua, New York. He was the fifth of six children to Ole and Lois Gascon. He resided in Springwater his whole life “up on the hill.”  He had a heart so big, such a giving selfless soul. He was a family man before anything else. He was so proud of the life that him and Lisa built together. Family meant the most to him, but his love for the outdoors was a close second. Shane was so full of life, always smiling, always laughing and cracking jokes. He touched everyone in such a positive way.

Shane was a popular guy, his phone would ring countless times in a day. So many people looked up to him and leaned on him in good times and bad. He would get phone calls about, big bucks and money fish, many times phone calls from people asking advice on how to call in the stubborn turkey or what bait to use. He loved it, he loved being there for people.

He had a love and passion for the outdoors. Every chance he got he was in the woods, on a lake, laying a trapline, treeing racoon with his hounds or standing in a stream. He instilled in his children and grandchildren the same love and respect for the outdoors. His favorite place to be was sitting up against a tree in the spring listening to the gobble of a big ol’ tom turkey get closer and closer to him.

Shane had a slight obsession with Skoal straight, chartreuse jigs, Canada Dry, lasagna, old westerns, Enticer Turkey calls, Escanaba in da moonlight, and his sister Debbie’s molasses cookies.  He was a fighter that’s for sure. He faced serious medical issues for years but stayed positive through it all, and never felt sorry for himself. He used to say “I wake up everyday with a smile on my face thankful to be alive.”

He wasn’t ready to go, but his body was so tired. Shane would want every person that he has touched along his life’s journey to not be sad right now but remember the good times, look for him in the rivers, and streams. Watch for him in the sunrise and the sunsets of each day because he will be there. He hasn’t gone far, he just went further into the woods.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be announced.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hunt of a Lifetime Inc., P.O. Box 241, Harborcreek, PA 16421.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Linda K. Miles-Pettengill – February 11, 2021

Livonia, NY/Chula Vista, CA:  Linda K. Miles-Pettengill, always smiling, a little goofy.  At age 62, Linda passed unexpectedly on February 11, 2021.  She was born on May 7, 1958 to the late Byron and Anne Miles.  In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her brothers, Byron “Mike” Miles and Raymond Miles.  Survived by her husband Bryan Pettengill; daughter Aimee of Lebanon, OR; grandchildren, Mario, Ari, Chole, Desmond, and Mia; siblings, Neil (Betty) Miles of Livonia, Nancy (Jack) Phillips of Livonia, Rita Collins of CA, Carol Eames of CA, and Janice (Tim) Northrup of Livonia.  Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Linda graduated from Livonia High School in 1976.  She has been a resident of Chula Vista, CA since graduation from LCS.

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 21st, at Union Cemetery, Big Tree Road, Livonia, NY, all are welcome.  Memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s Memory to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Sally F. Schubert – February 10, 2021

 

Hemlock, NY:  At age 78 years, Sally passed peacefully on February 10, 2021.  She was born on June 30, 1942 in Walton, NY to the late James and Elizabeth (Loker) Foreman.  Survived by her loving husband Edward E. Schubert and children; Garth Perry of Fairport, Megan Perry Loiselle of Shoreline, Washington, Tina Schubert of Honeoye Falls, David (Cathy) Schubert of Livonia, Patti (Brian) Cusimano of Penn Yan, and Peter (Pam) Schubert of Harrison, AR; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister Lynda MacDonald of Milton, NJ; and many loving family and friends including her extended family at the United Methodist Church of Livonia.

Sally was a physical education teacher in the Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District and worked several years at the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation.  She always had a love for helping others, volunteered for countless organizations and events, and made many friends along the way.  She spent many years with her husband Ed at their beloved home, Heaven on the Hill.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private memorial service will be held for the family at the United Methodist Church of Livonia.  Since attendance will be limited to family only the service will be livestreamed at 11am on Saturday, March 13th, on the church Facebook page: https://facebook.com/UMCLivonia. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the United Methodist Church, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY 14487; Teresa House,  21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454, or Heifer International, 1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Jeffrey R. Becker – February 10, 2021

 

Conesus:  Jeffrey R. Becker passed away on February 10, 2021 after losing a fighting battle with liver and kidney failure. He was 58 years old.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Susan (Szczesniak) Becker; son, Justin Becker; daughter, Alyssa Becker; his mother Judi Bill Becker; siblings Jim (Lori) Becker, Robert Becker (Floyd Godfrey), Lori (Jen) Downey, as well as several nieces & nephews, cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Becker.

Jeff worked as a Police Officer for 25+ years, serving both the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and the Greece Police Department.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, February 16th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY.  At Jeff’s request no formal funeral services will be held.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date, details to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.  To send a condolence or to share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

 

Gwendolyn E. Messner “Gwen” – February 7, 2021

Conesus Lake:  At age 95, Gwen passed peacefully on February 7, 2021 at her residence at Morgan Estates in Geneseo, NY.  She was born on March 15, 1925 in Union, Missouri to the late Charles and Ora Blanche Welsh.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Richard C. Messner, daughter Jane Noyes, grandsons Jason Noyes and Phillip Noyes, and sister Charlene Cox.  Survived by children; Richard (Marcia) Messner Jr of Norman, OK, Catharine (James) Miles of FL, and Charles (Joanne) Messner of Livonia; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Keith (Laura) Noyes, and several nieces & nephews.

Gwen grew up in Grant City, Missouri graduating from high school and later joining the United States Coast Guard during WWII.   She served from 1944-1946 as part of the USCG SPARS.  Gwen met her husband Richard in the service and they were married in Honolulu on June 13th 1946.  Together they owned and operated Messner Buick Pontiac in Geneseo, NY.

She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother.  Gwen could often be found on the golf course as she was an avid golfer.  She also enjoyed scrabble, playing bridge, knitting, and gardening.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate her Life will be held on a date to be determined.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gwen’s memory to Livingston County Hospice or your favorite charity. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

 

Barbara J. (Callari) Forsythe ~ February 7, 2021

Cuylerville, NY:  At age 82, Barb passed away unexpectedly, with peace and grace, surrounded by her beloved children at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Barbara was born in 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late Michael and Helen (McMaster) Callari.  She graduated from West High School in 1956.

Barb served as Deputy Town Clerk of Livonia for many years. In her retirement she enjoyed Sudoku, reading, cooking and gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Richard L. Forsythe; her four children, Sharon (Bernie) Hinkson, Donna Forsythe, Jim Forsythe, and Jennifer Forsythe; two grandsons, Zachary (Jordana) Hinkson, and Justin Mundell; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Carm) Callari, and Joseph Callari; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

No prior calling.

A private family service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home in Livonia, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Humane Society of Livingston County, 5 Genesee St., Avon, NY 14414.

 

Maxine M. Raynard – February 4, 2021

Avon:  Maxine Raynard, 80, died on February 4, 2021 at Teresa House in Geneseo. She was born on October 11, 1940 in Petries, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of the late Daniel and Adeline Mae Brake. She retired from Precise Plastics.  Maxine loved to sew and knit. She loved her children and grandchildren and was a fan of all their activities. Predeceased by her husband Patrick D. Raynard and siblings; Daniel, Hector & Eva; and step-mother Elsie. She is survived by her four children, Colleen M. (James) Stafford of Fairport, Patrick ‘PJ’ (Christine) Raynard of New Hartford, Timothy D. (Andrea) Raynard of Avon, Michael J. (Cindy) Raynard of Avon; eight grandchildren, Caitlin and Grant (Rachel) Stafford, Adam (Danielle), Lexie, and Olivia Raynard, Danielle (Justin) Collen, Madison, and Emily Raynard; two great grandsons, Lachlan and Phoenix Raynard, and great granddaughter Stafford on the way. Also survived by siblings, Chester (Jane) Brake, Onslow Doull and Bruce (Sheila) Caines, several nieces and nephews, and close friends in the Avon Community.

Private family funeral and interment, Pine Hill Cemetery in Rush. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 in her memory.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Kathleen M. Buchanan “Kathi” ~ February 1, 2021

Springwater: At age 60, Kathi passed away peacefully at her home in Springwater with her family by her side, on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born in Rochester, NY. Kathi is predeceased by her parents; Richard and Janet VanGeyten, by her son; Andrew T. Wehner, and her brother; Jim VanGeyten. Survived by her beloved husband of 20 years; Clyde Buchanan, her children; Brian (Amber) Wehner, Ashley (Lonnell) Cummings, Jacob Buchanan, Jeffrey Buchanan, Ethan Buchanan, and Mariah Buchanan, her grandchildren; Melodie, Savannah, Little B., Mike, Michael, Maria, and Bryanna along with several friends.

Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 3PM to 6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where her funeral service will take place immediately following calling hours. Interment will take place on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11AM at Grove Place Cemetery on Chili Ave. in Rochester, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to Cancer Comfort Bag Project, PO Box 284, Dansville, NY 14437.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.