All Obituaries

Nancy Pruyn Johnson Florida/Macedon: Passed away on August 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born November 20, 1931 to the late Edgar Pruyn and Vivian Schnetzer. She was predeceased by her siblings; John, Patricia and Charles Pruyn. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, David  E. Johnson, children; Sharon (James) Reynolds, Linda (Patrick) Breen, and David L. (Leslie) Johnson, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a sister Mary Anne (Leonard) Keen. A memorial...

Robert W. Brayer Ontario: After a long illness, Robert passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 81.  Robert was born in Rochester, NY to the late Carl and Margaret Brayer.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brayer; children, Susan, David (Kelly) and Kathy Brayer; sisters, Lois Tubbs and Sally Duck; many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 4-7 PM on Wednesday (November 21) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge...

Phyllis (Traugott) Graham Rochester:  Passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 85. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband, Charles.  She is survived by her children, Paul (Anne) Graham and Heather (Graham) Gilfoy; grandchildren, Alan and Megan (Ziv Noam) Gilfoy; beloved cousins and friends.  Phyllis was a teacher and an IRS auditor. Friends are invited to join the family for Phyllis’ memorial service on Wednesday (November 21) at 7 PM at The Episcopal Church Home, 505...

Gordon L. Bushart Palmyra: Gordon passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at age 79.  He was predeceased by his sons, Robert, Ronald and Douglas Bushart; sister and brother-in-law, Dolores (Carl) Fisher; brother-in-law, Richard Weis.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Bushart; son, Alan (Kathy) Bushart; daughter-in-law, Janet Bushart; grandchildren, Jennifer (Shawn) Habecker, Jamie (April) and Ron (Alannah) Bushart; great grandchildren, Jacob, Brianna, Nicholas,...

Warren H. Bell Warren H. Bell, 97, of Walworth New York, beloved husband, father, grandfather and  great grandfather passed away on November 13, 2018. Born in Leroy, New York, Warren lived for a time in Florida, but the place he called home as a child was the hamlet of Pulteney, on Keuka Lake.  In 1942 he moved to Walworth, New York where he spent the remainder of his life. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Betty.  Together for 35 years Warren and Betty...

Gail Jean Slocum “Auntie Gail” Ontario:  After a valiant battle with cancer, Gail passed away on November 11, 2018 at age 55.  She is survived by her parents, Bill and Natalie Slocum; brother, Bill “JR.” (Patty) Slocum; sister, Karin (Mike) Montgomery; niece, Allie; nephews, Austin “AJ” and Travis “Tee”; aunts, uncles and friends. Gail enjoyed traveling and was able to see almost all of the 50 states at one time or another in her...

Bushart, Douglas A. Palmyra:  Suddenly on November 10, 2018 at age 56.  Predeceased by his brothers, Robert & Ronald.  Doug is survived by his parents, Gordon & Elaine Bushart; loving wife, Janet "Stafford" Bushart; children, Jamie (April) Bushart and Ron (Alannah) Bushart; brother, Alan (Kathy) Bushart; grandchildren, Brianna, Ella, Nicholas, Elliott and Emalyn Bushart. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 6-9 PM on Thursday...

Rose F. DeVito Palmyra:  Rose passed away on November 8, 2018 at age 83. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William DeVito; daughter, Charlene (Polito) and Timothy Mottler; son, Charles (Alexandria) Polito; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many brothers and sisters in-law; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.   Rose lived a happy and full life with much dedication to her family. She spent her career in banking at Marine Midland. When she retired, she...

Eugene Robert Brown    "Gene" Macedon:  Passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the age of 90.  Gene was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Robert J. and Grace "Brasser" Brown.  He was predeceased by his wife Virginia "Ginny' Brown; son-in-law Lawrence "Larry" Packard; sister Carolyn "Sis" McPhee and brother William "Bruce" Brown.  Gene is survived by his daughter Donna Packard; grandson, Tom...

James Charles Rowe, Jr.      "Jim" Red Creek Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the age of 70.  All services for Jim will be private.