Avon:  Matthew T. R. Kessler, from Avon, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the age of 26.

He is predeceased by daughter Olivia, survived by his mother Kathy, father Ken; sisters Rebecca (Matt Gascon) Kessler, Christine (Jason) Klein, Suzanne (Josh) Chubb, Nicole (Jon) Belec, Shannon Roberts, Courtney Grabowski, brother Travis Snyder, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

After graduating from Avon High School in 2013, Matt served in the United States Marines for five years and achieved an E-4 Corporal status.

Most recently he has been traveling all over the country working as a wind turbine technician.  He loved the places he saw and the people he met along the way.  He could be best described as a waterfall chaser and had the pictures to prove it.  Matt’s life story will be shared during a celebration of life on Thursday, March 31 from 4-7pm at the American Legion located at 2475 NY-65 in Bloomfield, NY.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

South Bristol:  At age 68, Steve passed peacefully at home on March 20, 2022.  He was born on November 4, 1953 to the late Victor and Patricia (O’Neill) Zukaitis.  Survived by his wife Linda (Ball) Zukaitis; son Jason Leone of Rochester; grandson Preston R. Leone (Kaylyn Baillargeon) of Fairport; great-grandson Alfred “Freddie” Leone; siblings, Mark Zukaitis of Maryland, Donna (Joe) Falcone of Georgia, and Peggy (Bill) Goy of Hilton; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved life in the Bristol Hills. He was a member of the South Bristol Fish and Game Club.  He was also proud to be a Master Mason, belonging to Union Lodge #45, in Lima, NY.  Steve was a retired tool maker/ mold maker.

Family and friends may call on Friday, March 25^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where Steve’s Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 26^th.  Interment will be held privately.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow the service at the Richmond Fire Department.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville:  At age 55, Trish passed on March 19, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on April 17, 1967 in Batavia, NY to the late Elwood and Gloria (Barone) Munson.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband William “Bill” Mosher and her daughter Billee Mosher.  Survived by her children; Logan Routly, Alex Routly, Tyson Mosher, Travis (Micalina) Mosher, Christopher Mosher, Megan (Rodd) Mosher Paddock, Ryan Mosher, Taylor Tahquette, and Sebastian Marble; grandchildren, Marley, Aliana, Violet, Julius, Isabella, Conrad, Ellie, Braelynn, Leilani, Castiel, Destiny, Ezra and Amelia; sister, Elaine Connor; also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Trish had a big heart and would help anyone, she lived for her children and more so for her grandchildren. She was a college graduate in computer technology from Rochester Business Institute in 1993 but worked many professions. Trish was a home health aid for nearly the last two years.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, April 2^nd, from 10am-12noon at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Trish’s Funeral Service will be held at 12noon, following the calling hours.  Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hemlock Fire Department, PO Box 96, Hemlock, NY 14466.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock/Spencerport:  At age 79, Jerry passed peacefully at his home on March 18, 2022.  He was born on December 9, 1942 in Rochester, NY to the late Frederick and Helen (Dougherty) Wiesner.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and James Wiesner.  Survived by his longtime partner, Pammy Granger and her son Jonathan Granger; sons, Stephen J. (Gina) Wiesner and Jeffrey Wiesner; grandchildren, Joey Wiesner, Tiffany Matteson, Trevor Wiesner, and Jamie Wiesner; great-granddaughter Kendall; brother David (Patti ) Wiesner; devoted caregiver Kari Cassady; also survived by nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

In the early years Jerry operated a couple successful ARCO service stations in North Greece and Spencerport, NY. During this time he found his love of auto racing, competing at local tracks in the Street Stock Division, and later helping his brother Dave get started in racing.  In the late 70’s, a full time position at the Spencerport Central schools opened up as a bus mechanic, where he had worked part time. He sold the service station and never looked back. After retiring from Spencerport Schools, he continued driving school bus part time for Livonia and Honeoye Schools. During his free time in the winter months he could often be found snowmobiling in Redfield, NY.  Whether he was tinkering in the garage or tending to his vegetable garden, he had an attention to detail that was hard to duplicate.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, March 22^nd, from 3-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Jerry’s Funeral Service will be held at 6pm, following calling hours.  Casual dress is encouraged as that is the way he would want it.  Interment will be held privately. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held immediately following the funeral service at the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club, 5883 Stone Hill Road, Lakeville, NY 14480.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye:  Stephen B. Phillips died peacefully March 17, 2022 at the home he shared with Laurie, his wife of fifty-two years.

Stephen enjoyed being outside on sunny days, the Prince Valiant comic strip, all music and art but, especially Bob Dylan and Salvator Dali.

Funeral Services will be held privately.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

James (Jim) J. Dorr passed March 16, 2022 at 90 years old in Payson, Arizona.

He was born May 1, 1931, to Joseph F. Dorr and Catherine LaRock Dorr in Rochester, NY. He is survived by his brother Darwin (Stephanie) Dorr, his son, Peter (Kathryn) Dorr, and grandchildren Charles Dorr, Brandon Dorr, Nicole Mulvey, Courtney Cox, Kory Denman Dorr, Benjamin Paul Dorr and Christopher Dorr.

Jim attended Webster High School. After leaving school he tried several jobs, and then chose a career in the construction industry, primarily driving professionally. Jim was proud of the fact that he drove millions of miles in his career and never received a moving violation.

After he retired from the construction industry, he tried a very different form of transportation, driving a school bus for special needs children. He was somewhat surprised that he loved it and he was very successful and effective with the children. He confided that he was a big kid himself and he could think like a kid. For example: he gave each child on the bus a name and a job consistent with the name. One youngster received the name, “Deer Stalker”, and it was his job to sit in the right front seat and be on the lookout for deer in the roadway and call them out to Jim so he could drive accordingly.

People responded positively to Jim for his warmth, friendliness and sense of humor. He made friends easily and was known as a giver. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who were in need.
Jim lived about half of his working life in upstate NY, especially in the Finger Lakes region, and half in the Phoenix, AZ area. In the spring of 2021, when he was living in Honeoye, he decided to move back to Payson, Arizona. At the age of 90, he drove himself across the country with nary a mishap.

However, toward the end of his life he expressed the wish to be buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye, along with other family members. His family is incredibly pleased that Jim’s wish could be realized.

Friends and family are invited to call from 10AM-12PM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street, in Honeoye, NY, where Jim’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 12PM.  Interment will immediately follow his memorial service at Lakeview Cemetery on Co. Road 36 in Honeoye, NY.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Hemlock:  At age 62, Alin passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home in Hemlock, NY.  He was born in Medina, NY to the late Alin W. and Mary E. Ellicott (Bill & Betty) of Shelby Center.  Alin is predeceased by his sisters; Roxanne Ellicott and Lynne Marie Woodall.  Survived by his sisters; Mary K. (Thomas) DiBella of Winnemucca, NV and Patricia (Francis) Johnson of Honeoye, NY., his nieces, Rebecca Lynne Woodall, Shannon (Jason) Hammerle, his great-niece; Audrey Lynne, his great-nephews; Blake, James and Daniel, along with many cousins and friends.

In keeping with Alin’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.  He would want you to remember him with a smile.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Geneseo/Livonia:  At age 71, Roger passed peacefully on March 15, 2022 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY.  He was born on June 19, 1950 in Rochester, NY to the late Jackson “Hank” and Dorothy (Klink) Bishop.  Survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn (Powers) Bishop and children; Christopher Bishop of Geneseo, Julie Bishop (Jason Anderson) of Penfield, and Sally (Lance) Beasley of South Lima; grandchildren, Jackson and Hunter; brother, Steven (Pam) Bishop of Livonia; niece Amanda (Tim) McCarthy of Livonia; and many other loving family and friends.

Roger loved farming from an early age. He aspired to have a farm of his own and Carol shared in that dream, which they achieved together. Roger looked forward to Sunday brunch with his family and he delighted in being a Papa to his grandsons. Roger liked going on long rides and taking in the the scenery. He enjoyed western movies and muscle cars, and was always reading and learning new things. Turkey dinner was his favorite!

No prior calling hours will be held.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 26th, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Roger’s memory, and for his love of farming, to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, New York 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus/Rochester:  At age 85, Celinda “Celi” passed peacefully at her home on March 14, 2022.  She was born in Lima, Peru on January 4, 1937 to the late Innocente and Manuela (Matos) Villanueva. Survived by her son, Rich (Anne) Aguirre of Conesus; grandsons, Aiden, Elliot, Harrison, and Oliver; and sister Rudi Villanueva.  Also survived by several aunts, nieces, nephews, and the Davis family in Rochester, NY that were her second family.

Celi was a maid and nanny who sacrificed her entire life for her only son. She taught him the importance of hard work and obtaining an education. These important lessons were passed on to her grandsons. Her strength, dedication and love will be carried on by these four young men.

No prior calling hours will be held.  Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY. Interment will be held privately in the future at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock:  At age 104, Jane passed away on March 4, 2022.  She is survived by her daughters; Janet (John) Murphy and Mary Barnard (Rich Hargrave); son-in-law William (Sandie) Bacon; grandchildren; Sarah (Jon) Bolles, Rachel (David) Brocklebank, Kellogg (Kelli) Murphy, and Shawn (Kate) Murphy; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister Ruth Deck; sister-in-law Estelle Barber; many nieces, nephews, and hundreds of former students.  She was predeceased by her husband Howard Barnard in 2012; daughter Carol Bacon in 2010;  granddaughter-in-law Suzanne Murphy; great granddaughter Cora Murphy; and brothers Frank Decker, John Barber, Leslie Barber, and Kenneth Barber.

Jane was born in Lima, NY on January 14, 1918.  She attended Geneseo Normal School to become a teacher and began her career in a one room school house.  After marrying Howard, moving to Honeoye, and starting a family, Jane returned to teaching at Hemlock School.  She retired from the Livonia Central School as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Jane loved people and was a lifelong “joiner.”  She became a member of the Honeoye UCC, Eastern Star, IWBT, Richmond Historical Society and the Hemlock Grange.  After years of organizing dinners, she “retired” to selling tickets.  Jane volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Drive, was the “face” of the Honeoye Food Pantry, and in later years was a fixture in the museum at the Hemlock Fair.  The secret to her long life?  Hershey’s Kisses! Our heartfelt thanks to the Bridges of Mendon for their loving care over the past year.

Family and friends may call on Friday, June 10^th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Honeoye, NY.  Jane’s funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 11^th, at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY.  Burial will be held privately at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Honeoye Food Pantry or the Honeoye UCC.  Both can be sent to the church address.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Bloomfield:  At age 89, Bob passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Demay Living Center in Newark, NY.  He was born in Geneva, NY. Bob graduated from Bloomfield High School and went on to enlist in the Army and was a member of the 101^st Airborne during the Korean War.

Bob is predeceased by his parents Fenner and Doty Breckenridge, his son; James Spike, his brother; Charles Spike and his granddaughter; Hannah Russell.  Survived by his beloved wife of 33 years; Wilma Spike, his children; David (Arlene) Spike, Raymond (Pam) Myers, David (Lori) Myers, Cindy (David) Russell, Julie (Randy) Kelley, his sister; Edith Ganz (Jerry Zimmerman), his sister-in-law; Marilyn Schall, his grandchildren; Melissa (Kris), Travis (Vicki), Jimmy, Paul, Jennifer, Brian, Abby (Chance), Phillip, Tracy, Samantha, Patrick and Carrie, and his great grandchildren; Aiden and Avery, along with several nieces, nephews, friends.

A memorial service will take place at 2PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at East Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 2 Park Pl in Bloomfield, NY.  A celebration of life gathering, military honors, and Interment services will be announced for a future date.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Rochester: At age 33, Anthony passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Gates, NY. He was born in Bronx, NY. Survived by his mother; Lillian Torres and his siblings; Lillie Colon, Jonathan Olavarria, Brandon Torres, Giovanni Torres, Adolin Torres and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life gathering will take place privately. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus Lake: At age 94, Helene passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late August and Mary Guppenberger. Helene is predeceased by her beloved husband; John R. Beuler, along with her son Thomas Beuler, her great grand-daughter, Mary Grace and her siblings; Francis (Carol) Guppenberger, Mary (John) Yunker, Rev. August Guppenberger, and Joseph Guppenberger. Survived by her children; Robert (Colleen) Beuler, Barbara (Lawrence) Ashcroft, Eileen Beuler, her daughter-in-law; Carolyn Beuler, her siblings; James Guppenberger, Lois (John) Gringer, Barbara Guppenberger, her 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be announced at a future date. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia, New York. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Bloomfield: At age 65, Brenda passed away on Monday, February 18, 2022 at her home in Bloomfield. She was born in Pontiac, MI to the late Edward and Betty Seward. Brenda is predeceased by her brother Thomas E. Seward. Survived by her sister; Cheri (Joseph) Hillegeer, along with several nieces and nephews.

A Private Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Groveland:  At age 69, Martie passed peacefully on February 27, 2022 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.  She was born on September 6, 1952 in Rochester, NY to the late Milo and Martha (Wright) Turner.  Survived by her husband of 42 years, Leigh Gorton and children; Ben Gorton of Rochester, Tracy Kingsley of Victor, and Kevin (Timaris) Gorton of Perry; grandchildren, Jessica, Adara, Oran, Nadia, Liam, Isaiah, Eliana, Zechariah, Annaliese, Alleyne, Matthia, and Malachi; siblings, Milo Turner of Livonia and Alice Trippi of Seneca Falls; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Martie will be missed by so many that she has touched. From the fellowship at Grace and Truth Church, where she was an active member, to the children she drove to school. She was always doing for others with no hesitation and was a staple in her church, community and family. In her precious spare time she loved to quilt, travel to local historic sites with her husband and dogs, often while geocaching, and spend time with her grandchildren. She was the thread of the family and nothing was more important than bringing everyone together. Praise the Lord for taking her home.

Family and friends may call on Friday, March 4th, from 4-7pm at the Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship Church, 3462 East Groveland Road, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 where Martie’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 5th.  Interment will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, NY in the springtime.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship at the address above.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Henrietta: At age 81, Teresa passed away on peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home in Henrietta, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Robert and Lois King. Teresa is predeceased by her beloved husband Henry J. Gaesser.  Survived by her children; Hank (Colleen) Gaesser, Kim (Doug) Alves, Lisa (Ed) Maio, and her grandchildren; Dana, Chad, Shaunna, Shane, Eddie, and Danielle, along with her great grandchildren; Allie, Callan, Alivia, and Eliana.

In keeping with Teresa’s wishes no formal funeral service will take place. Interment will be held privately at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Honeoye, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock: At age 81, Peter passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his home in Hemlock. He was born in Staten Island, NY to the late Edward and Gwendolyn Nilsson. Peter is predeceased by his son; Christos Nilsson and his sister; Bonnie Donnelly. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years; Joni Nilsson, his siblings; Carolyn Nilsson, Joseph (Marrial) Nilsson, Mark (Pam) Nilsson, his 19 children, his 35 grandchildren and great grandchildren beyond measure.

Peter and Joni also opened their home to hundreds of foster children over their 45-year career as foster parents. Peter was truly a Renaissance Man. He loved to garden, practice photography and carpentry, teach and discuss politics, travel, and write beautiful memoirs. He also reveled in sharing his life experiences with his grandchildren, telling stories and passing on his wisdom.

Peter maintained several positions servicing communities that he loved. He chaired the UCC Board of Homeland Ministries, the ARC Board of Directors, and the Town of Livonia Zoning Board. He has remained active with Honeoye UCC.

Throughout his life, Peter has been able to grab joy in every moment. His rumbling laugh would often shake the dinner table as he sat surrounded by his family, telling one dreadful pun after another. Our eye-rolls where his reward.

When not otherwise engaged, Peter attended every possible soccer game in which his children and grandchildren played. Eventually he learned to be nice to the refs. Peter also managed to stay to the magical end of the “Great Comeback” of the 1992 season. Go Bills!

Peter’s Memorial Service will take place at 4PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street in Honeoye, NY. Friends and family are invited for food and fellowship immediately following services at Honeoye UCC. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471.

Honeoye:  At age 67, Maryellen passed on February 20, 2022 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY.  She was predeceased by her parents Carlton Simmons and Frances Simmons Mattison, husband Joseph Souder, and brother George Simmons.  Maryellen is survived by sons, Keith (Jennifer) Green of Canandaigua, Kyle (Yuridia) Green of North Carolina, and Klint (Kate) Green of North Carolina, 8 grandchildren; sisters Priscilla Tange, Jane (Kevin) Carpenter, Vera (Harvey) Hughes; brothers Dean (Linda) Simmons, Willie (Sandi) Simmons, Adam (Janet) Mattison; companion Tom Clement of Honeoye, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Maryellen graduated from Canandaigua Academy in 1972 and attended Finger Lakes Community College where she obtained her certification in Massage Therapy. Maryellen loved her work as a massage therapist and ended her career at F.F. Thompson Hospital, where she worked in the Continuing Care Center. She enjoyed the outdoors, taking walks in nature, watching wildlife at camp with Tom and most of all traveling to see her grandchildren, who lovingly called her Granny.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery, County Rd 2, Bristol.  Following the burial, a gathering in honor of Maryellen will be held at King’s Catering, Canandaigua . Memorial contributions may be made to F.F. Thompson Foundation, Inc., M.M. Ewing Continuing Care, 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.   To share a memory or send a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville, NY/Brownville Junction, Maine:  At age 90, Doris passed peacefully at home on February 17, 2022.  She was born on May 9, 1931 in Biddeford, Maine to the late Origene and Irene (St. Onge) Gagne.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Allen Lozier and her brother Raymond Gagne.

Survived by her son Louis (Kathi) Lozier of Lakeville and grandchildren:  Lore Lozier (Justin Rejman), Maranda Lozier (Bryan Skinner), Keefe Lozier (Gabrielle Bell), Jaimi (Gideon) Bratcher, Kara Ferner (Tim Ochs), and Candi Holbert (Craig Robinson); brother Rene Gagne; nieces and nephews, Michael (Safa) Gagne, Karen (Gary) O’Berg, David Gagne (Lisa Nieves), Janice (Richard) Lessard, and Susan (Alex) Millett.  Also survived by several great-grandchildren and great nieces & nephews.

Doris and Allen were the proprietors of The Shady Rest Tourist Inn, and among others, hosted hunters that became longtime friends. Doris enjoyed weekly card games with her close friends. She enjoyed swimming in Schoodic Lake, and going for walks with her dogs. Doris cherished the annual visits from her grandchildren. Also, a favorite pastime was the trips to the casino with her brother.

Funeral Services will be held in the future in Brownville Junction, Maine.  Memorial contributions may be made in Doris’s memory to Rosita’s Way Chihuahua Sanctuary, PO Box 48, Hemlock, NY 14466 or the Veteran’s Outreach Center, 447 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com