Livonia / S. Lima: At age 75, Joe passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on June 17, 1949 in South Lima, NY to the late Joseph and Rose (Cicero) Finocchario. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Monica (Meyers) Finocchario, his children, Joseph (Brandy) Finocchario, Tammy (Larry) Guilian, and Anthony (Sara) Finocchario, his sisters, Catherine Bongiorno, Maryann (Robert) Boyle, Roseanne Stewart, his sister-in-law, Rosemary Betz, his grandchildren, Anthony (Tuesday) Andrew, Tori Campbell, Lauryn Guilian, Jenna Guilian, Evan Olsheski, Emma Olsheski, and his great-grandchildren, Taylynn, Callahan, Dylann and Scarlett, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Everyone that knew Joe knew he could light up a room with his infectious smile. He loved life and his big and constantly growing family. One of the things he loved the most was having the family gather together for big meals, love and laughter. He had a passion throughout his life for farming and always strived to be the very best. When the work was done, he found time to enjoy some hunting with his buddies and maintaining his beautiful yard. And let’s not forget the casino and having a couple of cold ones at the end of the day! Joe will be missed and remembered by many. He was the best of the best!

Friends and family are invited to call from 2-6 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Joe’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Wilmot Cancer Center.

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

Honeoye: at age 81, Jerry passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, watching his favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills along with Jameson Irish Whiskey on his lips, and talking about deer hunting, thanks Lee.

Jerry was born on January 24, 1943, in Shinglehouse, PA at his great uncle’s two-bed hospital. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Nancy (Richards) Curran, his wife Bonnie (Williams) Curran, and sister Nora Pritchett. Survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (George) Pifer, Kerry Romanyshyn, and Amber Curran. Grandchildren, Chris Curran, Chase Romanyshyn, and Callea (Ted) Teumer, great-grandchildren, Anna, Amelia, and Sophia Curran, Marceline, Basil, and Annemarie Teumer, along with nieces, nephews, great nieces,  great nephews and very caring neighbors and friends.

Jerry enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, winemaking, camping at Bloomster Hollow in PA, making a canoe, and hunting with his best friend and daughter Amber. His favorite memories were football and shop at his school CLASS of 1961 in Smethport, PA GO HUBBERS!

At Jerry’s request, there will be no prior calling. The family will have an Irish Wake at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Ontario/Yates Hospice Program, 756 Pre-emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Canadice : James Lynn Kersting, 78 passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 after a year-long struggle with cancer.  He was born in Jackson, MN on June 12, 1946 to George and Charlotte Kersting. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sara, his daughter Rachel (Kersting) Luyben, his granddaughters Alison and Emma, and his brother Paul and sisters Kathy and Patrice. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law Marc Luyben.

Jim moved to Rochester, NY in 1972 to work as a counselor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He was a lifelong outdoorsman and spent his weekends hiking, cross-country skiing, backpacking, and camping in the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks. After he retired, Jim became an avid cyclist and toured the United States from coast to coast several times. He said he loved to see the country at 20 miles an hour.

Jim also cherished his time at home on the land that he shared with his wife, Sara. An excellent bowhunter, he could patiently sit for hours in a tree, waiting for the perfect buck. Jim’s care for the natural environment extended to many years of volunteer service with the Finger Lakes Land Trust, where he worked to protect the beauty of the region. He also volunteered at the Hospeace House, providing comfort and care to patients and families. 

Jim was a loving husband, a great dad, a fantastic Papa, a caring brother, and a thoughtful friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospeace House http://hospeace-house-inc.networkforgood.com/ or Finger Lakes Land Trust http://fllt.org/give

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on January 17th, 2025 at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye/Livonia:  At age 64, Paula passed peacefully on November 4, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  She was born on June 20, 1960, also in Rochester, to the late Vincent W. Schuster Sr. and Jane E. Whalen Schuster.  In addition to her parents, Paula was predeceased by her nephew, Mark J. Schuster Jr., and niece, Mischon Elizabeth Schuster.

Survived by siblings; Jim (Michelle) Schuster of TN, Mark (Margaret) Schuster of Sparta, Ann Price of TX, Michael Schuster of Hamlin, Vincent (Nancy) Schuster Jr. of OH, Matthew (Angel) Schuster of Mt. Morris, and David Schuster of TX; her aunts, Rose Joyce, Barbara Nowakowski, and Alice Ann Schuster; nieces and nephews;  Jillian (Cris) Puig, Meghan (Dennis) Stanley, Morgan (Brian) Moore, Matthias (McKenzie) Schuster, Alysia (Eric) Amouzou, Matthew Price, Tanya (Mark) Messare, Kimberly Schuster, Kristina (Malik) Schuster-Thurman, Michael (Jailen) Schuster, Austin Schuster, and Vanessa (Jose) Salas; also survived by many great nieces & nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

Paula loved her family and friends. She was fun, loving, and had a great sense of humor. She was also an animal lover, particularly fond of her dogs and cats.  She enjoyed living on Honeoye Lake and loved her close relationships with her neighbors.  Her favorite pastime was building and competing in demolition derbies at local fairs with Cory Herzog.  Later in life, she enjoyed making the best pickles, sausage, and sauerkraut, growing flowers, gardening, birdwatching, and learning to sew. No matter the trials and tribulations she was dealt in life, she always managed a smile and a positive outlook.

Family and friends may call on Monday, November 18^th, from 4-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY.  Paula’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, November 19^th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY.  Livestream at:  www.facebook.com/stsmaryandmatthewfaithcommunity Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mark J. Schuster Jr. Scholarship Fund, C/O Sparta Center Volunteer Fire Dept., 8374 Reeds Corners Road, Dansville, NY 14437 or the Richmond Fire Dept., PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or any animal shelter of your choice.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville, N.Y. — Carolyn R. (LiFeber) Brisbane passed peacefully at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home on November 4th, 2024 at age 89. She was born on November 19, 1934 in South Lima, NY to the late Carlyle and Marion (Whaley) LiFeber. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. “Bob” Brisbane; her son, Robert A. “Rob” Brisbane; and her sister, Helen LiFeber-Rosener. Survived by her loving daughter, Linda Brisbane (Marty Martina) of Pittsford and several extended family members.

Carolyn spent her early years in South Lima, NY before moving with her family to a small farm on Poplar Hill Rd in Lima, NY. After graduating from Lima High School she earned a bookkeeping certificate from R.I.T. She worked at Eastman Kodak Company as a bookeeper until she married “Bob” and began her long and dedicated journey as a farm wife and devoted mother. She resumed working outside the home in the mid-1980s, first as the office manager at the Livonia Inn and then as an accounts receivable/payroll clerk at West Beer Distributors until it closed in 2001.

She was the glue that held the family and farm together, working tirelessly as bookkeeper, keeping records on the cows and milk production, assisting with crop planning, maintaining a large yard and gardens, keeping a spotless house, caring for her children and parents, and other tasks too numerous to list. Carolyn led a simple and honorable life, in good times and bad, and was loved dearly by her family. She will be greatly missed by her daughter.

The family wishes to thank the many caring nurses, aids, and staff at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home as well as her previous in-home caregivers Michaela Ryan and Shauna Tucker. Each having made Carolyn’s last few years more special and less lonely.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, Nov 7th, from 5-7 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte. 15 & 20A, Livonia, N.Y., where her funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8th at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow service at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 . Arrangements by Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia ~ Honeoye. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 82, Karen passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Avon Nursing Home.  She was born on December 13, 1941, in Dansville, NY.  Karen is predeceased by her special parents, Charles and Adelaide Sutherland, her brothers, Reed Kenney, Richard Kenney, George Kenney, and Charles Sutherland, her sisters, Mary Maichle, Margaret Milligan, Sarah Howe, Jean Noble, and Betsy Malancon .  Survived her nieces, Lynn Maichle, Laurie Maichle, and Sarah Malancon, along with many close friends, nieces, and nephews.

Karen attended the Highland Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked at Buffalo Children’s Hospital for 5 years, Livingston County Public Health for 15 years, and Livingston County Skilled Nursing in Geneseo for 15 years.  Karen was loved by many and will be remembered as a generous person.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will now be reunited with her furry friends.

Interment will take place privately at Mumford Rural Cemetery.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Avon:  At age 79, Judy passed peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY.  She was born on June 24, 1945 in Warsaw, NY to the late Leland and Sarah (Hanna) Close.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Fred “Butch” Deming Jr., beloved dog Casey Lee, daughter Holly Preston, son-in-law Phil Schultz, stepson Rick Deming; siblings: Lee (Mary Ann) Close Jr., Jerry Close, Harmon Close, Nancy Close (Pusateri), and brother-in-law Carl Lockhart.  

Survived by children; Wendy Preston, Tammy Schultz, and Jerry (Michelle) Preston; stepson Michael (Stephanie) Deming, step daughter-in-law Kim Deming; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cathy Lockhart and Ginny Springett; brother Chuck (Linda) Close; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry (Sharon) Deming, David Deming, and Bonnie (John) Gibson, several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews.  

Judy was married to Fred “Butch” Deming Jr for almost 29 years. They had a beloved dog named Casey, whom they loved very much, and had a lot of fun and adventures with. A constant throughout Judy’s life was a love of parties, playing cards and games, listening to music, dancing, and just having fun. Other hobbies included ceramics, rug hooking and most of all camping. Later in life, they wintered in Myrtle Beach each year, which she enjoyed very much, but missed being close to her family as that was everything to her.  

Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 10^th, from 1-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Judy’s Funeral Service will also be held at 11am on Monday, November 11^th.  Burial will follow at East Avon Cemetery, Avon, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s memory to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home, 167 N. Main Street, Perry, NY 14530, Lima Ambulance Fund, PO Box 335, Lima, NY 14485 or the East Avon Fire Dept., PO Box 358, Avon, NY 14414.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 51, Chris passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  He was born on July 31, 1973 in Warsaw, NY.  Chris is predeceased by his father, Norbert Buckley.  He is survived by his life companion, Lori A. Phillips, his mother, Wilma Buckley, his children, Kylie Buckley, Kaitlyn Buckley, Kourtney (Jacob) Bills, Garrett Phillips, and Gavyn Phillips, and his sisters, Colleen (David) Cohen and Caryn Buckley, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Chris was a person who lived life to the fullest and with no regrets. He thrived in competition and the thrill of sports from motorcross racing, skiing, football, and wrestling in his youth to getting his pilot’s license after discovering a love for flying as an adult. 

Growing up on Buckley Farm, farming became his lifelong passion. Chris enjoyed sharing the stories of learning to drive trucks and tractors before his feet could reach the pedals. This said, becoming a farm manager at Hainsworth Farms was a predictable outcome. For Chris, this role played more than an occupation for him, it formed a second family for more than 30 years. 

Christopher Norbert Buckley was a beloved and devoted, son, partner, father, and uncle.  He loved his family more than anything and never stopped being a supporter. Chris dedicated years of encouragement to his daughters, as they participated in basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Upon expanding his family unit to include Lori and her boys, the support system grew. Over the years, they have been able to celebrate countless accomplishments together.

Chris will be remembered as someone who took everything in stride and managed life’s ups and downs with confidence, ease, and a big smile.  In any forum, Chris lightened the mood with his sense of humor and the opportunity to engage in a spirited debate.  Chris was always someone you could lean on, making himself available whenever friends or family were in need. Chris’s charisma and charm touched the lives of many and the memories shared will allow his legacy to live on far beyond a life that was taken too soon.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports, 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com