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William A. Vandermallie
Feb 5, 2017
William A. VanDerMallie
Macedon/Lyons: Entered into rest on February 5, 2017 at age 86, in the Wayne County Nursing Home. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Madelyn and daughter, Cheryl. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Flavio Colon) Blazey and Sandra (Earl) Wagner; 2 sisters, several nieces, nephews and friends.
Bill was a veteran...
Melvin G. Dickinson
Feb 1, 2017
Melvin G. Dickinson "Mel"   "Gravel King"
11-27-23 ~ 2-1-2017
Deltona, Florida: (NOTE) A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mel, with military honors, Â will be offered on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 12 Noon at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1040 State Route 31,...
Raymond Clare Kesel
Jan 31, 2017
Raymond Clare Kesel, Jr. Â Â "Ray" Â "Pops" Â "Pa"
Victor/Shortsville: Â Passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 79. Â Ray was born on April 23, 1937 to the late Hazel "Cox" and Raymond C. Kesel, Sr. Â He is predeceased by his sister Betty Bock. Â He is survived...
Alice G. (Semmler) Doyle
Jan 31, 2017
Alice G. Doyle
Ontario: Alice passed to the Lord on January 31, 2017 after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Thomas. Alice is survived by her son, Richard (Leslie); daughters, Linda Eaton and Karen Reeverts; grandchildren, Beth, Alison, Briget, Adam, Janet, Tom and Kevin. She leaves 9 beautiful great grandchildren.
Alice...
Frank A. Vascukynas
Jan 31, 2017
Frank A. Vascukynas
Walworth: Frank passed away on January 31, 2017 at age 72. Â He was born on July 14, 1944 in Rochester, NY to the late Frank G. and Harriet Vascukynas. Â Predeceased by his grandsons, Christopher and Jarrod. Â Frank is survived by his wife, Barbara Vascukynas; children, David (Teresa) and Frank P. (Debbie) Vascukynas, Melody (Chris)...
Stephen G. Murphy
Jan 30, 2017
Stephen G. Murphy    "Murph"
Ontario/Palmyra, NY: Â (Marathon, Everglades City, and LaBelle, Florida)
Passed away on January 30, 2017 at the age of 74.  He was born in Rochester, NY on September 13, 1942 to the late Adelbert and Marian "Wilcox" Murphy.  Steve was predeceased by his son Michael  on February...
James Robert Carter
Jan 30, 2017
James Robert 'Bob' Carter
January 8, 1954 - January 30, 2017
Bob Carter was born in Beckley, West Virginia on January 8, 1954 and went home to his heavenly father in the early morning hours of January 30, 2017 in Walworth, New York.  He fought bravely, but ultimately...
Daryl L. Ellsworth
Jan 26, 2017
Daryl L. Ellsworth
Palmyra: Daryl went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife, Connie Ellsworth of 42 years, children Erik Ellsworth and Jonathan (Shannon) Ellsworth and close family. Daryl is survived by his sisters, Diana...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Pulcini) Thompson
Jan 24, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Thompson
(Pulcini)
Palmyra: Betty passed away on January 24, 2017 at age 78. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard and son, Michael; siblings, Frank, Albert, Walter, Anita, Margaret, Floyd, Bernard and Henry. Betty is survived by her children, Laurie (Kal) Rabb, David Thompson and James (Laurie) Thompson; grandchildren, Kristin and Nicholas Rabb...
William E. Stevens
Jan 19, 2017
William E. Stevens
Palmyra: William died on January 19, 2017 at age 70. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963-1983. A private burial will take place in Palmyra Village Cemetery. To leave the family an online condolence or to light a candle, please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com.
Helen G. (Paur) Coupal
Jan 19, 2017
Helen Geneva (Paur) Coupal
Cincinnati, OH – Helen Coupal passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 19, 2017.   Helen was born on February 21, 1930 in Pisek, North Dakota, she was the daughter of  Frank and Emma Paur and the sister of Evelyn Christopherson and  Vernon Paur.
Helen graduated from Central High School...
Thomas M. Connolly
Jan 17, 2017
Thomas M. Connolly
Ontario: Thomas suddenly passed away on January 17, 2017 at age 51. He was predeceased by his mother, Sharon Bergeson. Â Survived by his son, Coty Connolly; daughter, Kayla Connolly; grandson, Maverick; father, Gary Connolly; brothers, Patrick, Timothy and Rory; nieces, Destiney and Braelyn; step-father,William Bergeson; best friend, Joe DiGravio and the DiGravio family.
...Janet (Cone) Benedict
Jan 16, 2017
Janet Cone Benedict: Kings Mountain, NC, formerly of Ontario, NY, passed away January 16, 2017 at the age of 77. Â She was born on November 8, 1939 in Rochester, New York, a daughter of the late Glenn Carlton Cone and Dorothy Marshall Cone. She was a widow of Ward Norbert Benedict who died in 2014. Janet earned her...
Robert Harold Simonds
Jan 14, 2017
Robert Harold Simonds   "Bob"
Farmington/Palmyra:  Passed away at his home on Saturday, Januray 14, 2017 at the age of 79.  Bob was predeceased by his parents Willis and Margaret "Wood" Simonds. He is survived by his wife Joan "Davis" Simonds; daughter, Judith Ann Roza; grandchildren, Robert, Kyle, Curt and Rachel Ann; 4 great grandchildren;...
William C. Butler
Jan 13, 2017
William C. Butler
Palmyra: Â Passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the age of 78. Â He was born on September 17, 1938 in Penn Yan, NY to the late Margaret "Clark" and Charles Butler. Â He served our country through the United States Army. Â All services are private. Â Those wishing to post a condolence, light a candle,...
James Argentsinger
Jan 11, 2017
James Argentsinger
Waco, TX/ formerly of Wayne County, NY, Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Â All services, and burial, for James will be held privately.
Vincent R. Defranco
Jan 9, 2017
Vincent R. DeFranco   "Jim"
Ontario: Â Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the age of 73. Â He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sally King; loving family and many friends. Â To honor the wishes of Jim, there will be no visitation, or funeral service. Â A celebration of...
Norman Peter Leenhouts
Jan 7, 2017
Norman Peter Leenhouts:
Here is the link for a video of Norm's memorial service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFXR4qJCjXo
Fairport: Went to be with the Lord at the age of 81 on January 7, 2017. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Arlene Ziegler Leenhouts; his daughters, Laurie Leenhouts of Macedon, NY and Amy...
Sandra L. Kelly
Jan 6, 2017
Sandra L. Kelly
"Sandi"
Macedon: Sandi died on January 6, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1948 to the late Robert and Joyce Wendt. Sandi was predeceased by her aunt, Dorothy Christiaansen. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Patrick Kelly; children, Stacy (Donald) Kelly-Arnold, Kevin (Terri) and Shawn (Nancy Dulen) Kelly;...
James Callahan
Jan 4, 2017
James Callahan  "Jim"
Penfield: Â Jim passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017. Â Jim was born on February 3, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents. Â He is survived by his loving family. Â All services for Jim will be held privately.
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