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Edward G.  Laplant

Edward G. Laplant

Feb 27, 2016

Edward G. LaPlant           "Ed"

Palmyra/Macedon: On February 27, 2016 a flame flickered. Edward George LaPlant, surrounded by loving family, passed into the next.  Edward was loving, kind, generous and funny.  He loved to fish, eat good food, and spend time with his family.  If you spent just a short time with Ed, or Chloe,...

Catherine E. Medyn

Catherine E. Medyn

Feb 27, 2016

Catherine E. Medyn

"Cathy"

Fairport: After a long illness, Cathy passed away on February 27, 2016 at age 53.  She was predeceased by her father, Richard Medyn.  Cathy is survived by her mother, Betty Medyn; brothers, Mark (Jan) Medyn and Paul (Margie) Medyn;...

Donald E. Vandermark

Donald E. Vandermark

Feb 26, 2016

Donald E. Vandermark

Macedon:  Formerly of Elmira, NY, Donald passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at age 70.  He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Vandermark and aunt, Frances Vandermark.  Donald is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Vandermark; children, Regina Vandermark and Deborah (Jeff) Vandermark-Elich;...

Alice L.  Smith

Alice L. Smith

Feb 25, 2016

Alice L. Smith

Ontario: Alice passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at age 99.  She is predeceased by her daughter, Judy Martin; son, Donny Wheikel; husband, Robert Smith.  Alice is survived by her grandchildren, Lee (Angela) Martin, Scott (Kimberly) Martin and Sally (CJ) Zimmerman; several great grandchildren.

All services will be private.  Contributions in...

James R. Johnston, Sr.

James R. Johnston, Sr.

Feb 22, 2016

JAMES RUSSELL JOHNSTON, SR.

Macedon: Most recently of Fairport, NY, James Russell ("Jim") Johnston, Sr. passed away peacefully on February 22, 2016 following a lengthy illness at age 83. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Lakemont, Altoona, PA, son of Cameron Ross and Helen Catherine Johnston.

Jim...

Mildred I.  (Hurley)  Dickinson

Mildred I. (Hurley) Dickinson

Feb 21, 2016

Mildred I. Dickinson (William J.)

Palmyra: Passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 110.  Mildred was born on January 26, 1906  and is the last survivor of twelve siblings.  She is the beloved mother of Janice (George) Smith, Challice Compton (Eugene) Flint,  Judith (Dr. Samuel) Ciccio and W. Dallas (June)...

Valaria A. (Duensing)  Ashton

Valaria A. (Duensing) Ashton

Feb 20, 2016

Valaria A. Ashton            "Val"

Victor:  Passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 81.  Val was born on August 1, 1934 to the late Walter and Erna "Leuders" Deunsing.  She was predeceased by her husband  William N. Ashton in 1983; brothers Arlo and Laverne Duensing.  She is survived by her daughter,...

Mary Otilia Proseus

Mary Otilia Proseus

Feb 19, 2016

Mary Otilia Proseus

(Bischoping, Crosby, Dziedziech)

Sodus:  Passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016.  She was born on April 24, 1924 in Webster, NY to the late Edward and Martha Bischoping.  Mary was predeceased by her husbands; siblings, Martin and Anthony Bischoping and...

Karen Ann Joslyn

Karen Ann Joslyn

Feb 12, 2016

Karen Ann Joslyn

Victor: Karen peacefully passed away on February 12, 2016 at age 46.  She was born on December 27, 1969 in Rochester, NY to the late Patricia and Ralph Joslyn.  Karen was predeceased by her siblings, Robyn and Bruce.  She is survived by her brothers, Robert (Linda)...

Harold R. Herman

Harold R. Herman

Feb 9, 2016

Harold R. Herman

East Palmyra/Port Gibson: Harold passed away on February 9, 2016.  He was born on December 2, 1937 to the late William and Elsie Herman.  He is predeceased by his companion of 37 years, Jean Kranz.  Harold is survived by his brother, William (Ruth) Herman; nephew, Woody Herman; several nieces and nephews.

Harold...

Robert F. Sheldon

Robert F. Sheldon

Feb 7, 2016

Robert F. Sheldon   "Bob"

Farmington:  Passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016.  Bob was born on April 4, 1948 to the late Jean "Ellsworth" and Floyd Sheldon.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon; children, Scott, Todd (Michelle) and Tammy (John) Kutch; sister, Linda S. Doyen; brother, Penn (Gail) Sheldon; 6...

Gordon A Youngman

Gordon A Youngman

Feb 6, 2016

Gordon A. Youngman

Wolcott/Cape Vincent, NY:  Passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the age of 84.  Gordon was born on February 19, 1931 to the late Dolores and Homer Youngman in Ontario, NY.  He was predeceased by his wife Eve in 1998.  He is survived by his sons, Gordon (Heidi) Youngman, Jr.,...

Michael T. Sheffield

Michael T. Sheffield

Feb 1, 2016

Michael T. Sheffield

Rochester: Michael passed away on February 1, 2016 at age 44.  He was born in Sodus, NY on September 20, 1971.  Michael was predeceased by his mother, Ellenor Sheffield.  He is ...

Alice Margaret (Antheunis)  Curran

Alice Margaret (Antheunis) Curran

Feb 1, 2016

Curran, Alice Margaret

Palmyra:  Passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age of 95.  Alice was born on October 18, 1920 in Clifton Springs, NY to the late Constant and Stephanie Antheunis.  In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband Donald L. Curran; siblings, August, Sylvia, Clara and Ester. ...

Jean (Roy)  Kranz

Jean (Roy) Kranz

Jan 28, 2016

Kranz, Jean

East Palmyra/Port Gibson:  Passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the age of 72.  Jean was born on April 20, 1943 in Duluth, Minnesota.  She worked for many years as a secretary for Mobil Chemical in Macedon, NY.  She is survived by her companion of 37 years, Harold Herman; extended family...

Martha Ann Vargo

Martha Ann Vargo

Jan 27, 2016

Martha Ann Vargo

Ontario: Passed away on January 27, 2016 at age 52.  Martha was born in Whitesboro, NY on May 7, 1963 to the late Bernard and Phyllis Woycik.  She is survived by her husband, George Vargo; sons, Zachary Vargo and Andy Knauf; daughter, Alexandra (Keith Buisman) Vargo; sisters, Mary...

Richard Wade Calkins

Richard Wade Calkins

Jan 26, 2016

Richard Wade Calkins

Palmyra: Richard has gone home to be with the Lord, on January 26, 2016 at the age of 75.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Calkins; children, Jim (Amy) and Dana (Tony); granddaughters, Haley and Hannah.

All services are private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richards name may be directed...

Lawrence E.  Hall

Lawrence E. Hall

Jan 24, 2016

Lawrence E. Hall    "Larry"

Newark/The Villages, Florida:  Passed away on January 24, 2016 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 77.  He was born on August 6, 1938 to the late Arthur and Geraldine Hall in Geneva, NY.  Larry was predeceased by his brothers Donald and Arthur Hall.  Survived by his children, Kara (Will)...

Joan Schwenk

Joan Schwenk

Jan 20, 2016

Joan Schwenk

Macedon: Passed away on January 20, 2016 at age 73.  Joan was born on June 14, 1942 in Riverside, NY to the late Forrest and Genevieve Ayer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Albert "Red" Schwenk; brother, James Ayer.  Joan is survived by her son, Jeff Schwenk;...

Gerald J. Scheer

Gerald J. Scheer

Jan 19, 2016

Gerald J. Scheer

Palmyra: Gerald passed away on January 19, 2016.  He was born in Carbondale, PA on October 2, 1925.  Gerald was predeceased by his siblings, Arthur, Albert and Florence.  He is survived by his best friend and wife of 65 years, Dorothy Scheer; children, Rodney (Gina) Scheer,...

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