Suburban News North and South Editions - February 12, 2017 17
Hilton junior to perform at historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Matthew Piato, a junior at Hilton High School, has been selected to perform in the 2017 National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Honors Ensemble in Atlantic City, New Jersey in April. Matthew, who plays trumpet, will spend three days rehearsing with one of five conductors in preparation for performances with the concert band on April 7 and 8. Each of the state music educators associations oversee the selection process in their state during the spring and early fall of the year before the event and compile ranked lists of recommended juniors and seniors for consideration. Students must have participated in their home all-state festivals. The All-Eastern Honors Ensembles will perform for an audience of thousands in the Adrian Phillips Ballroom in Historic Boardwalk Hall, and the Atlantic City Convention Center. Provided information
Gates senior runner, Bruce Rychwalski, 67, poses beside his American Heart Association Banner which was premiered at the 2017 Rochester Heart Walk & Run Kick-Off Celebration on Tuesday, January 17, at The Arbor Loft. The American Heart Association features banners of local heart survivors at their different events. Rychwalski has run in 230 5K races since suffering a life-threatening ventricular tachycardia and being diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy in April 2011. His goal is to run in 300 races by age 70. The 2017 Rochester Heart Walk & Run will take place on Saturday, April 22, at Frontier Field. For further information, visit www.RochesterHeartWalkRun.org. Provided photo and information.
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•Beyer, Ruth M. (nee VerWeire), age 92, died February 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Beyer; loving mother of Kathleen (Richard) Tompkins of Hatboro, Pennsylvania and Barbara Johnston of Bergen; cherished grandmother of Richard (Sandy) Tompkins of Harboro, Pennyslvania, Timothy (Adrienne) Johnston of Mumford, Rebecca (Scott) Snef of Bergen, Jeffrey (Jillian) Tompkins of Hatboro, Pennyslvania, and Jason (Kathryn Pluff) Johnston of Bergen; dear great-grandmother of Owen, Mason, and Colton Tompkins, Lydia and Bryan Johnston, MacKenzie, Olivia, Jackson, and Lincoln Snef; fond sister of Charles (Georgiana) VerWeire & Robert (Jean) VerWeire both of Spencerport, and the late Edward (late Loretta) VerWeire. Her Funeral Mass was held February 10 at St. Brigid’s Church, Bergen. Interment, St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Bergen. Contributions can be made to St. Brigid’s Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY 14416; Activities Fund of Westwood Commons, 50 Union Square, North Chili, NY 14514; or Activities Fund of LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson St., LeRoy, NY 14482.
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•Burley, Irene H., died February 1, 2017, at age 91. Predeceased by her husbands, Frank Roe and Raymond Burley; her daughter, Terry Badge; son, Frank Roe; and granddaughter Laurie Ward. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Roger) Luce, Peggy Charles, Timothy Roe, Donald Green and Donna Green (Ron); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Service was held February 7 at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. •Roethel, David R., died January 27, 2017. He is predeceased by his parents, John Thomas and MaryAnn Roethel. He is survived by his children, Jordan Roethel (Josh Devine) and Jessica Roethel (Greg Haffen); step grandson, Julian Haffen; his loving companion, Shirley MacFarland; Shirley’s daughter, Tiffany MacFarland (Sonny Christoff); Shirley’s grandson, David Christoff; and his children’s mother, Terri (Kevin) Blackburn; siblings, Donna Roethel Lenhard, Janet Roethel Starwald (Rick Francis), Sue Roethel, Debra (Stephen) Gilmore, Edward (Kelly) Roethel, Robert (Lorie) Roethel, Tammy (Rick) Heffron and Stephen (Donna) Roethel; many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of David’s Life was held February 3 at the Deerfield Country Club. Donations can be made to the Hilton Bowling Team, c/o Jim Feely at Hilton High School in his memory.
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•Cochrane, Marjorie, died February 1, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Michael; her children, Susan (Douglas) Jones, Nancy Klein and Thomas (Lisa) Cochrane; five grandchildren, Services were held February 6 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Those wishing can contribute to Autism Up in her memory. Interment Parma Union Cemetery.
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•Baker, Flora L., died January 31, 2017 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband John Earl Baker. Survived by her children, Connie Baker, Betty Lou Sadowski, Brenda (Michael) Sofia, Terri (Darius) Moyer, Jody (Bob) Meringlo, John (Linda) Baker; many grand and great-grandchildren; sisters Louise Little, Betty Butler; many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., followed immediately by a service at the Calvary Chapel, 2407 South Union Street, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to any Cancer Organization of one’s choice in her memory. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport. •Felice, Mariette Clara “Mary,” age 91, died January 29, 2017. She was born September 22, 1925 in Holley to the late Oresto and Rose Brunette. Mary was the recipient of the St. Joseph Award from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Holley, an honor that she was very proud of. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Thomas in 2008, siblings, Frank, Tilly, Ronald, Ann and son-in-law, Bill Thomas. Mary is survived by her children, Rosemary Thomas, Janice (Leslie) Bradt, Thomas (Karyn) Felice; grandchildren, Donald and Daniel Bradt, Ryan, Meghan, Kyle and Kayla Felice, great-grandchildren, Joseph and Sophia Bradt; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Holley, with a date and time to be announced in the Spring. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church in her memory. To share a special memory of Mary, please visit www.christophermitchell.com. •Giglio, Michael, age 79 died February 8, 2017 at Unity Hospital. Michael served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company in 1992. Michael was a member of Jewell Buckman Post 529 American Legion and served as Post Commander, Corporation President and was Past Commander of the Orleans County American Legion. He was a Life Member of the VFW, Post 202. Michael was a member of the Clarendon Historical Society and the Murray Holley Historical Society. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Nancy Giglio; his in-laws, Joseph and Bernice Buelte; brothers, Carl Nick Migliore and Ralph Migliore; sister-in-law, Lena Giglio. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia; brothers, Frank (Janice) Giglio, Joseph (Barbara) Giglio, Anthony Giglio and John Fred (Josie) Migliore; special nieces, Kathryn Nielsen and Cheryl Sears; several nephews and nieces, grand nephews and nieces and great-grand-nieces. His Funeral Service was held February 10 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Holley. Interment will be in the spring at Hillside Cemetery with Military Honors. Contributions can be made to the Clarendon Historical Society-Chapel Fund, P.O. Box 145, Clarendon, NY 14429 in his memory. •Gifaldi, Americo P. “Chipper,” age 93 died February 4, 2017 in Strong Memorial Hospital. Chipper was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theatre of Operations. In addition to being a life-member of the American Legion and the VFW, he was also a life-long parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, The Holy Name Society, and served as a scoutmaster for Troop 24 in Holley. Chipper was a former Town of Murray Assessor, and a long-time Committeeman for the Democratic Party of Orleans County. Mr. Gifaldi was predeceased by his wife: Angeline; his brother: Patrick; and his sisters: Edith Charles, Grace Cook, Josephine Schulte, Angeline Lusk and Mary Mignano. He is survived by his sons: David (Marita) Gifaldi of Holley, Mark Gifaldi of Florida, Paul (Lynn) Gifaldi of Holley; his sister: Sally Rytlewski of Albion; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. His Mass of Christian Burial was said February 10 at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, followed by Military Honors. Interment will be in the Spring in Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Honor Flight Rochester, P.O. Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in his memory.
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•Hollister, Bryce D., died February 4, 2017, age 73 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his wife, Judith; daughter, Stacy Hollister (Denise Brooks) and son, Dave Hollister (Bill Woodard); brothers, Floyd (Ellen), Jack (Andora) Hollister; sister-in-law, Carol (Dennis) Connor; two grandchildren, Laura and Daniel Wieme; several nieces and nephews; and companion, Mojo. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559 in his memory. •Krebs, Rosalind, died February 6, 2017 at age 93. Predeceased by her parents Leon and Bertha Hirsch; sister Phyllis Epstein and her beloved 19-year-old grandson, Alex Hendry. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Paul Krebs; daughters, Jennifer (Amy Oppenheimer) Krebs and Amy Krebs; grandchildren, Talia and Adin Krebs-Oppenheimer and Max Hendry. Rosalind graduated from Hunter College. She loved to garden and collect art and volunteer at the Ogden Farmers’ Library for more than 35 years, reading to pre-schoolers. Funeral Services were held February 9 at Temple B’rith Kodesh, Rochester. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Donations can be made to one’s favorite charity in her memory. •Kroll, David M., died February 4, 2017, at age 57. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Perillo) Kroll; children, Juliana C. Kroll and Troy D. Kroll; sister, Cindy Kroll; brothers, Thomas Kroll and Dan Kroll; niece and nephews, Morgan, Jake and Zachary. His Funeral Mass was celebrated February 11 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Gates. Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery.
Pouliot, Richard Samuel Pouliot, Richard Samuel, of Kendall and Lakeland, Florida, passed away on his 72nd birthday on January 5, 2017, after battling an auto-immune disease of the pancreas. Rick and his family lived in Kendall for 36 years. He attended Kendall United Methodist Church, active in the Men’s group and helped with church maintenance. He helped found the Orleans County Habitat for Humanity, was a long time member and past president. In Florida, he was a Board Member of the Lakeland Side Hills Estates. Caring for his family, home and garden were on the top of his priority list. Richard also enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather Bruna and Anthony Tsongas of Canada. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon (Bovanizer). Daughters, Michelle (Daniel) McCaslin of Lakeland, FL and Jenifer Pouliot of Brockport. Grandchildren, Katlynn Sobolewki, Delana and Michael McCaslin. Sisters Geraldine Frank and Vicki Ann Hedge, both of Canada. Along with many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews that are mostly from the Niagara Falls area. A Memorial Service was held in his honor at Lakeside Hills Estates in Lakeland, Florida.