Livonia: At age 68, Donna passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home in Livonia. She was born on November 20, 1956, to the late Donald and Rita Saver. Donna is predeceased by her son Jeremy Hawkins, her brother, Donald Shaver Jr., and her nieces and nephews, Danny Shaver, Billy Smith, and Tasha Shaver. Survived by her beloved husband of nearly 30 years, Jeffrey A. Marsh, and her children, Shawn Hawkins (3 children), Christopher Hawkins (1 child), Jarid (Carrie) Hawkins (4 children), Justin (Casey) Marsh (3 children), Nate (Katie) Marsh (3 children), and Matthew Marsh (4 children), her siblings, Jay (BB) Shaver, Janet Loudin, Val (Charlie) Prevorse, Heidi (David) Cauvel, Jenny (Bill) Smith her 13 grandchildren, and her 3 great-grandchildren, along with several family, and friends.

After attending High School in Dansville, NY, Donna went on to become an LPN for Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Donna also worked for Craig Colony in Sonyea and for the New York State Developmental Disabilities Service Office in Batavia. Donna loved spending time with her family, especially with her great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Friends and family are invited to call from 10 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livonia EMS, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

Hemlock, NY:  Paul was born on March 26, 1933 in Canadice, NY and passed on January 10, 2025 in Rochester, NY, at age 91 years.  He was predeceased by his parents Leo and Jesse Ellen (Hoppough) Marshall, daughter Sharon Decker; siblings; Lyle Marshall, Donald Marshall, Adelle Connor, and William Marshall. 

Survived by his wife of 71 years Shirley (Thorpe) Marshall and children; Michael Marshall of Hemlock, Jim Marshall of Hemlock, Roger Marshall of Honeoye, and Sheila (Fred) Staley of Conesus; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; special grandson John Marshall, and many nieces and nephews.

Paul graduated from the Hemlock School in 1951 and in 1953 he was inducted into the US Army.  He served from 1953 -1954 including time stationed in Korea.  He was honorably discharged from his reserve obligation in 1961.  Paul married Shirley in 1953 and they made Hemlock their home for their entire life.  Paul loved camping with his family and for many years had a permanent site at Holiday Hill in Springwater.  He had many hobbies and was a collector for all his life!

A Graveside service, with military honors, will be held in the future, service information will be announced. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s Memory to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeville: Susan Jo Thomas, age 78, of Lakeville, NY peacefully passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Pat and Majorie Essler. She is survived by her loving husband, Yale “Skip” Thomas, brother, Robert (Dottie) Essler, daughter, Stacy (Robert) Jones, sons, Todd (Kimi) Hyde, and Andy (Natalia) Thomas, and many grand and great-grandchildren.

Sue was born on August 27, 1946, and graduated from the Livonia Central School. She lived in Lakeville her entire life, where she raised two children. She worked at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home for many years and at the Livonia Central School, where she retired. Sue enjoyed camping, playing euchre, and any type of activity that involved her being with friends and family. She was a very generous and caring woman, that all will miss.

There will be no calling, a private service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or by calling 1-800-272-3900 or to the Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Hemlock: At age 69, Don passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on July 18, 1955, in Dansville, NY to the late Ray and Liz Struble. Survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Jeanne M. (Rhoads) Struble, his son Troy Struble, his grandchildren, Trinity Colyer, Kayleen Colyer, and Cohen Colyer, his sister, Sharon (Jim) Lucey, mom of 49 years Shirley Rhoads, a life long Brother Chet Wester along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

After graduating from Livonia High School, Don proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He worked many years for Jim Slocum and proudly owned and operated Struble Carpentry. Donny was known as a strong, kind, and dedicated man with a contagious smile and many many friends. Don loved to blaze trails across the open road with the love of his life Jeanne by his side, their shared passion for adventure on two wheels made for unforgettable memories along the way.

Friends and family are welcome for Don’s Military Honors at 1 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, followed by A Celebration of Life Gathering at the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post #1779, 6317 Marshall Road in Conesus, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye Falls/Livonia: At age 67, Thomas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Rochester to the late Leonard and Kathryn Struble. Thomas is predeceased by, his daughter, Amy Struble, and his sisters, Janet Woods, Nancy Leone, and Dorothy Smith. Survived by his son, Thomas J. Struble Jr. (Kimberly Greene), granddaughters, Mabel, Tabytha Mary Lynn Struble, Emma Jean Struble his siblings, Julie Snyder, Bob (Lynn) Struble, Sue (Mike) Lawton, Sandy (Dan) Driscoll, Carol (Terry) Jones, Debbie (Tim) Shaw, his special nephew, Terry Jones Jr., his former wife and good friend, Barbara Ryan, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

In keeping with Thomas’ wishes, no funeral services will take place now. Memorial Contributions may be made in Thomas’ memory to Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Dr, Rochester, NY 14620, or to: Strong Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Program, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Farmington: At age 78, Jim passed away peacefully at AdventHealth in Kissimmee FL on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, after a years long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born to the late Myron and Emily (Osmond) Gates on March 1, 1946, in Liverpool NY, Jim was pre-deceased by sisters Judith (Clarence) Massie of Springfield OH, and Martha (Walt) Nels of Liverpool NY. Survived by his beloved partner of 30 and wife of 15 years, Karen Jo Flood Gates, along with his daughters, Julie E. (Brian) Rockefeller, and Sarah C. (Tim) Wesgate, his grandchildren, Carter Rockefeller, Elizabeth Rockefeller, Anna Wesgate, McKenzie Wesgate and Finnegan Wesgate, his brother, Don (Freida) Gates, and several loving nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Jim graduated high school in Liverpool NY, served in the US Army in Arizona, and earned 2 master’s degrees from RIT in Rochester NY. After working as a computer programmer / business and systems analyst in the food and clothing industries including Curtice-Burns, and Champion Products-Hanes-Sarah Lee, Jim retired in 2008 from Seneca Foods in Marion NY.

Residing in Farmington NY, during late spring to fall with his wife and pets, Jim wintered in Kissimmee FL where he enjoyed sharing time with family and friends for gatherings, sightseeing, cruising, warmth, and sunshine.

A Graveside Service and celebration of life will be scheduled for early summer at Richmond Center Cemetery in Richmond, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Conesus: On Saturday, January 4th, Ronald “Ron” Steenblok, passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 69. He was born in Bowral, New South Wales, Australia to Udo and Grada Steenblok, who predeceased him, as does his sister Sandra. Family was the most important thing to him, and he was always happiest when he could be with the ones he loved. Ron is survived by his wife Debra Steenblok (nee Pavone), children Brad Steenblok (Zamira), Cassi Steenblok, Justine Donohue (Daniel), and grandchildren Gabriella Steenblok, and Hannah, Joseph, George, Laura, and Michael Donohue, along with many cousins and nieces and nephews.

After traveling the world, Ron moved to New York Mills, New York as a boy. He loved America and became a naturalized citizen, spending the majority of his life in the Greater Rochester Area where he built his home in Conesus. He worked for 30 years at Eastman Kodak in the transportation department until he retired in 2003. After starting his own business he returned to his passion of driving and making deliveries, working for FedEx before retiring officially in February 2020.

Ron loved the outdoors including camping, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He had an incredible sense of humor and would light up a room with his jokes, quick wit, and ability to talk to anyone. Ron valued his faith in God and was a member of Calvary Chapel in Groveland and has been an active member in the community previously serving as a Boy Scout Leader and member of the Conesus Town Board for many years.

Family and friends may call on Friday, January 10th, from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Ronald’s Memorial Service will be held immediately following calling hours.  A Catholic funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 11^th, at 10:00 am at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will follow mass at the Arnold Cemetery, Conesus, NY.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Ron’s honor to Meals on Wheels 64 Walnut St. Batavia, NY 14020. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Odessa, NY:  Sandy was born on January 6, 1958 in Goshen, NY to the late Garry and Eleanor (De Vries) Van De Weert and passed unexpectedly on January 3, 2025, at age 66. 

Survived by her husband of 42 years, Edward Dykshoorn and children; Kimberly (Matthew) Garippa of Southport, NC, Greg (Tara) Dykshoorn of Odessa, Kayla (Matthew) Kelly of Montour Falls, Steven Dykshoorn of Erwin, and Thomas (Nigel) Dykshoorn of Dryden; grandchildren, Lilli, Hudson, Finnley, Jaxson, and Wesley; siblings, Elaine (Jack) Malda of Cato, Garry (Joan) Van De Weert of Goshen, Cheryl (Peter) Schwarz of Newburgh,  Roy (Henrietta) Van De Weert of Goshen, Darlene (Douglas) De Vries of MI, James (Rosemary) Van De Weert, and David Van De Weert both of Geneseo; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends, and her church family at the Montour Falls United Methodist Church.

Sandy always wanted the best for everyone. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, nurse and friend. Always there to offer a smile, whether she loved a person or had never seen them before. Sandy gave of herself without ever thinking of what she would get in return. She always had the best gifts made of the most simplest, heartfelt things. Selfless, although an understatement, is the best word to describe Sandy. She had the biggest heart.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Sandy’s Life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 11^th, at the Montour Falls United Methodist Church, 128 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY.  A luncheon will follow the service and all are welcome.  Interment will be held privately in the future.  Memorial contributions may be made in Sandy’s Memory to the Montour Falls United Methodist Church, PO Box 309, Montour Falls, NY 14865 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd, Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: Marlene passed away on January 2, 2025, at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, NY. She is the daughter of the late Elbert and Helen Gumaer and was predeceased by her husband Edward “Bucky” Tears, sons; Randy Francis and Shawn Francis. She is survived by her son; James Francis Sr.; brother; Harvey (Pat) Gumaer, and grandson; James Tears Jr.

Marlene’s wishes were to have the following obituary.

Sunrise, June 18, 1939 – Sunset, January 2, 2025.

When I must leave you for a little while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name, live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, and I, in turn, will comfort you, and hold you near, and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting in the sky.

Afterglow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the way.

Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun.

Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Per Marlene’s wishes, there will be no calling or service. A private burial will take place in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Phoenix, NY at a later date. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: doughteryfuneralhomes.com

Livonia: At age 84, Terry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on February 18, 1940, to the late Philip and Anne Walter. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Patricia A. (Morrissey) Walter, his daughters, Amy (Mark) Morsch, and Kim (Tim) Bland, his grandchildren, Emily (Paul) Wilson, Ryan Bland, Peter Morsch, and Elizabeth Morsch, his siblings, Charles (Sara) Walter, Marilyn (William) Christopher, and Suzanne Holcomb, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Terry served in the Army from 1964 to 1966 and then was in the Reserves. He received his degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. Terry was a dedicated employee at Rochester Gas & Electric as an electrical engineer for 30 years. After retiring in 1995, he worked for many years at O’Connell Electric. Terry was an avid golfer and extremely handy. He always had a home improvement project in the works, being most proud of the house he and Pat built together. Terry was a devoted and loving family man. He was very proud of his children and, even more so, his grandchildren. He was more than happy to brag about them whenever possible and beamed when doing so. Terry will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will not take place at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terry’s name to: Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Honeoye: Brian E. Walsh passed away on January 1, 2025. His unwavering support for friends and family, coupled with his infectious enthusiasm for life, will be deeply missed. Brian was a beloved husband, father, son, sibling, uncle, and dear friend. Brian was the son of James and Lynn Walsh of Farmington, NY, and brother to James Walsh of Cuba, NY, and Kim Johnsen of Bloomfield, NY.  Brian was married to Kathy Karle Walsh in 2006 and they made their home in Honeoye.  Brian’s son was Avery Walsh of Buffalo, NY.  Brian was a member of the class of 1991 at Victor High School.

Brian truly lived life to the fullest and his spirit was as vibrant as the photographs he captured. Brian graced this world for over 51 years, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire us.  Brian was a husband and father; and he was a lover of life, who embraced every moment. His passion for photography allowed him to freeze those moments in time, sharing his unique perspective with all of us.  Brian also was an avid traveler and race fan, and of course, he loved all his dogs.

Brian’s bond with his wife and son was unbreakable and filled with love, warmth, and countless beautiful memories. Kathy and Avery were his world, and in them, he found his greatest happiness. Brian’s generous love was extended to his parents, siblings, his whole family, and all his friends— and he made so many precious memories with all of them.  

Brian fought valiantly against cancer, never allowing it to overshadow his love for life. His strength and resilience were a testament to his character, reminding us all to cherish our time together. Throughout his journey, Brian’s strong faith remained a guiding light, reassuring him and those who loved him that he would one day be reunited with Jesus in heaven. We Thank God for the eternal hope of everlasting life, where all pain is ended.

As we say goodbye to Brian, let us honor his memory by embracing life, living in Faith, and cherishing every moment with those we hold dear.  And may Brian’s light continue to shine in our lives.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, January 9th, from 4 pm – 7 pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main St., Honeoye, NY.  Brian’s Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 10^th at the Faith Bible Church, 9041 US-20A, Honeoye, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made in Brian’s memory to Gordy and Friends, P.O. Box 41, Honeoye, NY 14471, which is a dog outreach organization providing care for outdoor dogs and dogs in need…  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com