Marina del Ray, CA/Livonia, NY:  September 28, 2021 at age 36.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Joseph Lamendola and maternal grandfather Frederick Mertz.  Survived by his father Philip Lamendola and mother Carol (Jeffrey) Blood; siblings, Thomas (Shannon) Lamendola, Nicole (Matthew) McDonald, Elizabeth Lamendola, Philip Lamendola; step-siblings, Kristen Blood, David (Angela) Blood, Eric Blood, and Laura (Michael) Velotta; grandparents, Virginia (Missy) Mertz-Wall and Tina Lamendola.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

No prior calling hours will be held.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Monday, October 11^th, at the Allens Hill United Methodist Church, 3894 Allens Hill Road, Bloomfield, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to McQuaid Jesuit, 1800 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 or online at https://mcquaid.org/support-mcq/make-a-gift/ or the Eastman School of Music Scholarship Fund, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604 or online at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving19/giving19.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=893&cid=1731&appealcode=21EAF. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus:  At age 97, Betty passed peacefully at her home on September 27, 2021.  She was born on May 14, 1924 in Conesus, NY to the late Walter and Lillian (Holmes) White.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her beloved son Ricky Greene, her sister Joyce Carpenter, and brothers, William, Paul, and Jay White.  Survived by her loving husband of 71 years, William W. Greene; daughter-in-law Linda (Bill) Price of Rush; many loving nieces, nephews, neighbors, and community friends.

Betty lived her entire life in Conesus, NY where she was involved in many community organizations.  She was always willing to help others and to be a good neighbor and friend.  Betty married Bill on October 15, 1949 and they were married for almost 72 years.

Family and friends may call on Friday, October 1^st, from 4:30pm-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Betty’s Funeral Service will be held at 7pm, immediately following calling hours.  Her graveside service and burial will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 2^nd, at Arnold Cemetery, Elm Street, Conesus, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ricky Greene Park (for playground equipment), C/O Conesus Town Supervisor, Po Box 188, Conesus, NY 14435, the Conesus Fire Department, 6073 S. Livonia Road, Conesus, NY 14435 or the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Auxiliary, 6317 Marshall Road, Conesus, NY 14435.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo: At age 85, Shirley passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Otto and Antoinette Mischke. Survived by her children; Wende (Rusty) Barton, Cynthia (Jenny) Pritchett, Kelly (Laurie) Kennedy, her granddaughter; Summer (Dave) Montgomery, along with her 2 great granddaughters.

A Memorial Mass will take place at 10AM on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Immediately following Shirley’s memorial mass, friends and family are invited for a celebration of life gathering at Long Point Park on West Lake Road in Geneseo, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:  St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Conesus: At age 80, Jim passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home in Conesus, NY. He was born in Frenchtown, NJ to the late James and Frances Walker. Survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Betty J. Walker, his children; Deborah Cummings, James (Cindy) Walker III, Nancy (Eric) Johnston, Carla (Mike) Cartner, Joanna Owens, Robert Drew, Christine Long and Marjorie (Robert) Henderson, along with his 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Jim and Betty raised their children in Penn Yan before moving to Conesus.  Jim took pride in his work whether it was restoring old tractors or taking care of the highways in Jerusalem, NY as the Highway Superintendent for several years.

In keeping with Jim’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. Jim’s inurnment will take place at Sand Hill Cemetery in Stanley, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Livonia:  At age 55, Mike passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 22, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  Mike was born in Rochester, NY, to Gail P. Wixom and the late Robert E. Wixom Sr.  In addition to his mother, Mike is also survived by his beloved dog, Roxie, his siblings, Cheryl A. McCarty (Adam Johnson) of Avon, NY, Robert E. Wixom Jr. (Elise Odea) of Conesus, NY and James E. Wixom of Conesus, NY, his nephews, Brian (Amy) McCarty, Matt (Britany) Wixom and Chris Wixom (Kaitlin Strassner), and his great nephews and niece, Brayden, Emilie and Flynn, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.  He will be greatly missed.

Friends and family are invited to call from 3-6PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, NY, where Mike’s memorial service will immediately follow at 6PM.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  Headed For Furever, 4373 River Road, Scottsville, NY  14546. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Nunda:  At age 68, Jo Ann passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Nicholas Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Wallace and Jeanette Jones.  Survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, Elmer C. Bird, her children; Robert Saurini, Brian (BJ) Bird, Alicia (Matt) Gascon, Arica (Mike) Bernard, and her sisters; Judi Blackburn, Jackie Jones, Chris (John) Ryan, and Bobbie Porter, along with her 8 grandchildren.

In keeping with Jo Ann’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place at this time.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  The Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY  14642.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Henrietta, NY:  At age 67, Donna passed unexpectedly on September 21, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She was born on January 26, 1954 in Rochester to the late Donald and Martha (Mattil) Denney.  Survived by her husband of 48 years, John E. Jones; daughter, Robin (Will) Gardiner of Honeoye Falls; granddaughter, Eden Gardiner; and siblings, Don (Karen) Denney of Livonia and Barbara (Charles) Arnone of Florida.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and close friends.

In keeping with Donna’s wishes no formal funeral services will be held.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory, and for her love of animals, to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 85, Jim passed peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born on February 22, 1936, in Rochester, NY to the late Glenn and Margaret (Clark) Simpson.  Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rita (Tubbs) Simpson and sons;  Larry (Patty) Simpson, Tom (Kim) Simpson, Dave (Betsy) Simpson, and Don (Cheryl) Simpson; grandchildren, Zach, Madison, Jordan (Gina), Tori, Tyler, Cooper, Matt, Molly, Jack, Trevor, Dan, Bailey, and Chandler; sister Lois Myers. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Jim Simpson grew up in Lima before serving in the U.S. army, stationed in Berlin Germany where he married his high school sweetheart Rita.   Jim and Rita purchased a farm, built a home raising 4 sons who brought 13 grandchildren into the family. Jim graduated from the RIT School of Business while working for Rochester Telephone company and raising children.     In addition to his regular job, Jim owned apartment buildings in Lima, Avon & Hemlock as well as farmed and became a ski instructor during retirement.   Jim led by example and showed the world the importance of love, hard work, and to always stay humble and kind.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, September 21^st, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY.  Jim’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Wednesday, September 22^nd, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  Burial, with military honors, will be held privately at St. Rose Cemetery, Lima, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo: at age 86, Carol passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home in Geneseo, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late George and Edna Kliment. Survived by her children; Jack Lane, James (Carolyn) Lane, Janis Southern, her granddaughters; Cori (Kevin) Quinn, Kelli Southern, Casey (Ricky) Tatar, Lindsey (Eric) Johnson, and her brother George (Linda) Kliment, along with her great grandchildren; Julian, Sunny, Ryker, Oliver, Laney and Vivian.

At this time no formal services will take place. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Springwater:  At age 80, James passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his home in Springwater.  James was born in Hartford, CT to the late Jewel and Laura Hanson.  Survived by his brother; Jack Hanson and his sister; Mary Daversa.

No formal services will take place at this time.  To share a memory or condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

St. Augustine, FL/Livonia, NY:  At age 78, Steph passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in St. Augustine, FL. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 4, 1944 to the late Murray and Jean Sellinger who taught him to follow his dreams.

Steph is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Long, 11 foreign exchange student sons and daughters they hosted, his brother Lewis Sellinger, nieces Anna (Pete Langway) Sellinger, Donna Sellinger, Becky Sellinger and Sequoia Sellinger, his sister-in-law Denise Long (Mark Lorenzen) and sister-in-law Dana Keefer, his cat Hobie, as well as many cousins and his nephew Skipper Singer. He was predeceased by his parents and his half sister and brother-in-law Marilyn (Louis) Singer and his nephew Harvey Singer.

Steph attended Brooklyn College where he met many lifelong friends. He was a surveyor for the building of the World Trade Center. He ran his own business, Jack of Hearts Silkscreen Designs for many years and then went back into the regular work force where he used his training in Geology and construction as a Construction Inspector for a private company and then worked with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in several different capacities.

Steph had a wide range of interests. He loved to travel, to learn about religions of the world, to geocache, to learn trivia, to sail, to play with his kitties. He was an avid outdoorsman, a gardener, a volunteer fireman, a musician and washtub bass player, an environmentalist, a community activist, a merchant mariner, a craftsman and silk screen printer, and he was always ready for an adventure. He was a wonderful host dad and loved by his family and friends.

When Steph and Judy moved to the Hudson valley in 1996, they joined Nyack Boat Club and started sailing in earnest. They both became Coast Guard Master Captains and embarked on a ten year life of cruising the US East Coast and Bahamas in their sailboat, along with their cat Hobie.

Steph was helpful, compassionate, thoughtful, shy, giving, loving, funny and a real jokester.

Due to COVID and Stephen’s far-flung friends and family, the first celebration of his life was largely a Zoom event. It was attended by his entire family and many friends. Many of them and all of Stephen and Judy’s exchange students participated by sending memories to read at the service.

Now Judy and Hobie the Cat are having 8 Celebrations of Steph’s Life for Steph’s Magical Memorial Mystery Tour.

A Gathering to Celebrate Stephen’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY starting at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Lakeville UCC or to Nyack Boat Club, 59 Gedney St., Nyack, NY 10960. Please write “Stephen Sellinger” in the memo section. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 72, Kathy passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Elizabeth McGrath.  Kathy is predeceased by her son Robert McGowen. Survived by her husband; Robert McGowan Sr., her sons; Matthew McGowan, William McGowan, Ray Zoroufie, and her brother John McGrath, along with her 4 grandchildren; Robert, Mackenzie, Tyler, and Ethan.

Services will take place on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 2PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Brighton: At age 84, Martha passed peacefully away Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Born in Wrights, in McKean County Pennsylvania on March 13, 1937, the second daughter of Mary (Cook) and Ralph Nelson. She had resided in Brighton, living with her daughter for the past 5 years, having moved there from Port Allegany. Martha was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1954.

A gifted musician, she co-owned a music store in downtown Port Allegany, soon after high school, and taught piano lessons for many decades, bringing the love of music to hundreds of students. She was a newspaper reporter, photographer and columnist, retiring approximately 7 years ago. She served all who read the Buffalo Courier Express, Olean Times Herald, Wellsville Daily Reporter, and the Port Allegany Reporter Argus with intelligent and insightful reporting about the events in their communities. Martha was a member of the AHRC in Allegany County and was passionate about bringing inclusion into the lives of disabled individuals. She was involved in the Democratic Party, including campaigns and raising awareness of issues. An artistic, creative person, she was a partner in the Lumen-Essence Stained Glass Studio, and her sketches assisted with bringing many beautiful stained glass lamps and windows to life, including windows in churches in Oramel, Olean and Port Allegany.

In her later years, she opened her home to people who needed shelter or a room to rent, and helped to deliver Meals on Wheels.  Marti shared her knowledge of technology with others through her business, Sound Ideas.  She was also a member of Port Allegany Planning Commission, Garden Club, the Senior Center and the Portage Valley Cemetery Association. Recently, she greatly enjoyed keeping in touch with people online, via Brighton Next Door, Facebook, Port Allegany Remember When and similar sites.

She is survived by her children, Dona Joi Freeman, and Nelson Wade (Shelley) Jewell, and her step-son, Tristan Speeth, her grandchildren Michael (Danielle) Jewell, Alyssa Jewell, Samantha (Ravi) Jewell, and Jewell Freeman. She is also survived by her sister, Sylvia (Mahlon) Davenport, her nieces. Susan (Ed) Harper, and Carey (Barry) Boyer, and her nephew, John Davenport. She will be remembered by many other relatives and friends.

In keeping with Marti’s wishes there will be no formal calling hours or funeral services.  However, friends and family are invited to celebrate Marti’s life from 11AM-2PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Eddie’s on Main, 212 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA 16743.  Please follow current CDC safety guidelines in regards to Covid-19.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Canandaigua: At age of 78, Janny passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY.  She was born in Vianen, the Netherlands to the late Antonio and Gijsberta Binnenveld.  Survived by her beloved husband of 56 years; Ralph V. Barger, her daughter, Ide (Daryl) Marshall, her granddaughter; Samantha Marshall, Christina (Allen) Green, grandson; George Marshall and her siblings; Bep Mueller, Annie Florie, Franz Binnenveld, Greet Zijderveld along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Sometime in the early fall of 1963, Ralph went into the Spitfire Bar near Camp New Amsterdam, the Netherlands and first met the love of his life, the most beautiful girl in Holland, Janny.  Ralph and Janny were married on February 7^th the following year and had a child, Ide.  There were many moves and adventures to follow, Ralph traveled because of the Army and civil service while Janny kept the home fires burning.  Janny always mentioned that this was her “20^th something” move and it was going to be the last move but it never was until today.  Janny was one of seven children and very resourceful and read a lot and ate buttermilk and potatoes.  Throughout her life, she always gave 110%.  In her career, she was a nursing assistant and touched many lives and brought home many stories about her work.  She was also a beloved nanny who raised her “kids” as her own and loved them very much.  She will be missed very much by all her family and friends.  Her last move occurred on Sunday @ 11:30 am and may she rest in peace.

Friends and family are invited to call at 10am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, where Janny’s memorial service will immediately follow at 11 am.  To share a memory of a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Geneseo, NY:  At age 89, John passed peacefully on September 3, 2021.  He was born on May 24, 1932 in Mt. Morris, NY to the late Marco and Josephine (Sciortino) Cucinotta.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his siblings; Catherine, Rose, Joseph, Anthony, Peter, Michael Jr., Frank, Delores, and Francis “Willy.” Survived by his children; Michael (Mary Beth) Cucinotta of Buffalo and Kelly (Mark) Monteleone of Livonia; grandchildren, Marco, Daniel, and Loretta Cucinotta & Cara and Nina Monteleone; sister-in-law Serena Cucinotta; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Early in his career, John was a dedicated teacher at Attica, Livonia and Mt. Morris. In his later years, he was an operating engineer with the Local 832 Union of Operating Engineers. Upon his retirement, he spent winters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

No prior calling hours will be held.  John’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 46 Stanley Street, Mt. Morris, NY.  Burial to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Mt. Morris.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his extended church family at St. Matthew Church Men’s Club, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487 or to the Mt. Morris Fire Department, 119 N. Main Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com