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October - December 2006

Putnam, Daniel M.
HILTON: December 3, 2006. Daniel M. Putnam, 30 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Susan Putnam; his brother, Michael Putnam; sister, Deanna Putnam; maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Hannel; loving companion, Kassia Threlkeld; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John and Vina Putnam. Dan was a 1993 graduate of Hilton High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from University of Buffalo, 2006.
    Friends are invited to call Wednesday 5-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Services will be private. Those wishing may contribute to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, WNY-Finger Lakes Chapter, 4053 Maple Rd., Suite 110 Amherst, NY, 14226, in Dan's memory.

Justice, Harry E.
SPENCERPORT: Suddenly, Dec. 2, 2006, Harry E. Justice, 81. Predeceased by his son, Larry, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie (Maxwell) Justice; her daughters, Trudy (Guiseppe) Micchia & Penny (Paul) Schiffhauer; 6 grandchildren, Amy (Robert) Chamberlain, Larry Justice, Heather (Jason) Kroeger, Amanda (Wes) Mahle, Jessica & Kate Schiffhauer; 8 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lynn Justice; brother, Willet (Bea) Justice; many nieces, nephews & friends.
    Friends are invited to call Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave ., Hilton, where a Service will be held Wed. at 11 AM followed by Military Graveside Service, Parma Corners Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to American Diabetes or American Heart Assn. in Harry's memory.

Padoleski, Francis J. "Frank"
HAMLIN: Nov. 29, 2006. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott & Melissa Padoleski; brother, Mark (Joyce) Padoleski; sister, Linda Joseph; 2 grandchildren, Paul and Kara; several great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don Kilner. Predeceased by his parents, Raymond & Alice Padoleski; sister, Joyce Kilner; brother, Jerry Padoleski.
    A Private Funeral Service will be held SAT. at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Followed by Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Ferris-Goodridge American Legion Post, Spencerport, NY 14559.

Brackley, Bertha L.
HILTON: Peacefully, November 29, 2006. Predeceased by her first husband, Harold M. Scoville, her second husband, Victor R. Brackley, and granddaughter, Angelina Pecini. Survived by her daughters, Bob DiMarco, Holly (Eric) Goar, Lorraine (Glenn) Jones, Mary (Bob) DeMor, Valeria Brackley, her caregiver, Beverly (Stan) Deuel; grandchildren, Rob, Bobbi-Jo, Kelli-Jean, Keith, Deborah, Anthony, Nickolas, Jason (USMC), Joshua, Jessica, Nicole, Heather & Roni; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; many nieces and nephews,
    Friends are invited to call Mon. 4-7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Service will be held at 7 PM after calling. Interment, Elmgrove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may contribute to Hilton United Methodist Church or Life-time Care Hospice in Bertha's memory.

Johnson, Charles D.
GREECE: Suddenly, Nov. 23, 2006. Charles D. Johnson, 87. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma, 2005 and his sisters, Evelyn Johnson and Jean Kinnear. He is survived by his son, Ron and his partner Nikki Coates; his grandson, Brent Johnson; brother-in-law, Thomas Street; several nieces and nephews; many good friends and neighbors including longtime close friend, Clarence Hoyt. He was a member of Barnard Fire Dept. Exempts and a Kodak retiree. During 63 years of marriage Charles and Thelma enjoyed ice skating, square dancing and caring for others.
    Friends are invited to call Fri., December 1, 6-7 P. M . at The Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc ., 735 East Ave., Hilton, NY, where a Service will be held at 7 P.M. after calling. Private Interment Irondequoit Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Barnard Fire Dept. in his memory.

Larson, Gary J.
Suddenly, Nov. 19, 2006, Gary Larson, 49. He was predeceased by his father, James; brothers, Jim and Dean; and his sister, Gail Lloyd. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia R. Larson; his sisters, Carol (Richard) Howie, Sheryl (Mark) Benvenuti; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Friends are invited to call FRI., 1-3 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Service will be held at 3 PM after calling. Private Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the American Diabetes Association.

Rickman, Myrtle M. (Lemcke)
GREECE: Nov. 18, 2006, Myrtle M. Rickman, 84. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick, 2002. Survived by her children, Ruth Ann (Gary) Falkner, William (Carol) Rickman; 4 grandchildren, Eileen (Alé) Mendoza, Bradley (Erin) Rickman, Lucas (Verona) Falkner and Jeremy Falkner; 2 great-grandchildren, Aurelia and Finn; 2 sisters, Marion (Andy) Schwenk, Nancy (Richard) Anten; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Myrtle was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, charter member of the N. Greece Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.
    Friends are invited to call Tuesday, 4-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Service, Wednesday at 10 o'clock at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to St. Paul Memorial Fund in her memory.

O'Brien, Ronald E.
BROCKPORT: Nov. 16, 2006, Ronald E. O'Brien, 77, of Goodyear, AZ, formerly of Brockport. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, Ron (Tammy) O'Brien; grand-children, Kevin & Mikayla; his sister, Arlene (Robert) McAllister; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
    A Memorial Mass will be held in Brockport in the Spring. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 150 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85011, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Hendrickson Sr., Charles H.
GREECE: November 16, 2006. Charles H. Hendrickson, 87. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, 1996; his son, Charles Jr., 2000; his brother, Harold. Survived by his daughter, Barbara (Bill) Eidman; daughter-in-law, Jean Hendrickson; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Karl) Fishbaugh, Judy, Bonnie, Patty and Richie Hendrickson; his 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Emma Carmel; several nieces and nephews, including, John (Mary) Carmel.
    No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Tues. at 11 A.M. at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home,735 East Ave., Hilton. Interment with Military Honors, Falls Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Greece Volunteer Ambulance in his memory.

Greenwood, George Robert "Bob"
GREECE: November 9, 2006. Bob Greenwood, 79. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce (Hincher) Greenwood; his children, Robert (Terry) Greenwood, Patty (Steve) Northrop; 3 granddaughters, Jennifer, Sarah & Amanda; special friends, George, Anita & Melanie Cantabene. He was a retiree of Xerox.
    Friends are invited to call Fri. (TODAY) 5-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Memorial Service, Saturday , Nov. 11 at 11 AM at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Ave. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Bethany Presbyterian Church or Lifetime Hospice in Bob's memory.

Cole, Donald L.
GREECE: Peacefully Nov. 5, 2006. Donald Cole, 68. Predeceased by father, Gerard Cole; and mother and step-father, Magdelina & William Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Robertson) Cole; children, Alan (Lisa) Cole, Susan (Steven) Kenny, Elizabeth (Chris) Mistretta, Jessica (Brian) Turpyn; brother, Gerard (Joanne) Cole; Aunt Arlie; his grandchildren, Robert, Brendon, Casey, Patrick, Connor, Alex, Brent, Joshua and Brady; mother and father-in-law, Bates & Phyllis Robertson; many sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
    Friends are invited to call Fri. 1-2 PM at the THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where a Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 PM, following calling. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lifetime Care Hospice or Interlakes Foundation would be appreciated.

Peppers, Juanita M.
GREECE: Nov. 1, 2006. Juanita Mae Peppers, 78. She will be remembered by her sons, Terry (Gloria) Peppers of PA., and Frank (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Shawn, Brian, Alison, Lauren and Evan; sisters, Betty Vernetti of CA, Marilyn (Roger) Lowden & Mary (Bob) Rice; many nieces and nephews; her special cat, Farah. The family wishes to thank Mrs. Peppers' special and loving care givers, Ann, Donna & Carrie. Mrs. Peppers was predeceased by her husband, Franklin in April of 2001; son, Joseph in Nov. 2001 and sister, Beverly Frisbee in 1972.
    Family and friends may call SUNDAY (Nov. 5) from 1-4 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 745 East Ave., Hilton. A Graveside Service will be MON. (Nov. 6) in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, All Saints Mausoleum. In memory of Mrs. Peppers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609.

Guenther, Gerhard
GREECE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at the age of 84. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth; 2 sons, Sigurd (Christina) and John (Susan); and 5 grandchildren, Kurt, Eric, Samuel, Steven and Holly.
    No prior calling hours. Private Service and Interment to be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make contributions to the Greece Volunteer Ambulance in his memory. Arr. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

Cohen, Eleanor R. (Clement)
GREECE: Monday, October 30, 2006. Preceded by her husband, Lewis Cohen. Survived by her nieces, Bethann M. Mitchell and Janice (Alan) Freiberg of Seattle, Washington. Her Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, November 11, 2006, 10 AM at Lutheran Church of the Concord, 485 Holmes Road, 14626.
    Internment in Mt. Hope Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Concord or Mt. Carmel Hospice, 4 Planet Street, 14606 in her memory. Arrangements by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc

Howie, Ruby K.
HILTON: Oct. 28, 2006, Ruby K. Howie, on her 82nd Birthday. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George F. Howie; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Carol Howie; 2 granddaughters, Kerri (Eric) Griffin and Kelly (Tom) Gielow; 1 great-granddaughter, Reilly; sister-in-law, Joan Kerrison. Predeceased by her brother, Rev. Ernest Kerrison.
    Friends are invited to call Wed. 10-11 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Service will be held at 11AM after calling. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Hilton United Methodist Church Remembrance Fund or American Heart Association.

Larson, Dean A.
October 25, 2006. Survived by his wife, Melinda; children, Jennifer & Justin; his mother, Sylvia Larson; brother, Gary; sisters, Carol (Richard) Howie & Sheryl (Mark) Benvenuti; sev. aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. Predeceased by father, James Larson; brother, Jim and sister, Gail Lloyd.
    A Prayer Service will be held TODAY/SAT. at 10 A.M. at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , Hilton. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions to American. Diabetes Assoc.

Closs, Virginia I.
HILTON / N. ROSE: Peacefully, Oct. 19, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia Closs, 92. Predeceased by her husband, George, 2001 and her son-in-law, Blair Johnson, 1992. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Johnson, Mary Sue and Richard True, Jane and Tom Warth, Paula and Jerold Goldman; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and many friends.
    Friends are invited to call SAT. 7-9, SUN. 2-4 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home,735 East Ave., Hilton where a Service will be held at 4 P.M. following calling. Graveside Service MON. at 11 A.M. at Rose Cemetery, Rose, NY. Those wishing may contribute to Rose Baptist or Hilton Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Assoc. for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ABVI), 422 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, 14620 in her memory. Her family appreciates the many people who have and will continue to donate blood through the American Red cross to help others at a time of their greatest need.

Parmele, Robert L.
GREECE: Robert L. Parmele, 80. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Cook) Parmele; his children, Craig (Ellen) Parmele, Cheryl (Steven) Fiore, and Scott (Lori) Parmele; 7 grandchildren, Kevin (Shannon) & Amy Parmele, Stacey, Jennifer & Mark Fiore, Tim & Amanda Parmele; great-grandson, Jack.
    No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 11 AM at Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 Fourth Section Rd., Brockport. Interment, Bath National Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to American Heart Assn. in his memory. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc.

Pennell, Simeon L.
Oct. 7, 2006 in Seminole, FL., formerly of Hilton & Honeoye NY. Predeceased by parents, William & Mary (Lyon) Pennell of Honeoye. Survived by his wife, Mary (Dahlheim) Pennell; daughters, Barbara (Michael) Lenzi of Media, PA., and Joyce Pennell (Robert) Walker of San Mateo, CA.; sister, Cornelia Van DerKamp of Honeoye.
    Interment, Bay Pines National Cemetery, Florida. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Florida Sun Coast, c/o Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box 745 Hilton, NY14468 in Sim's memory.

Gibson, Gary R. "Gibby"
Gary R. Gibson, of Vernon, NY, formerly of Hilton. Oct. 6, 2006, in Syracuse V.A. Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents, Robert & Velma (Hiler) Gibson; sister, Shirley Frisbee. Survived by his son, Gary D. Gibson and longtime companion and friend, Debra Gibson-Warner; aunts, Audrey Gibson, of Perry and Annabelle Wooster of Warsaw; brother-in-law Gary Frisbee; nieces and nephew, Laura Palmeri, Pamela Sharpe and Michael Frisbee, all of Hilton; special friend, Leo Morrill & several cousins.
    Services were private. Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society in Gary's memory. Ref: Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc.

Long, Richard L.
HILTON: October 6, 2006, Richard L. Long 84. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Josephine; his daughters, Terry (Keith) Kipp, Tammy Neish, MaryJo (Gary) Rapke; grandchildren, Jason & Jeff (Cheryl) Kipp, Barret & Christopher Petote, Brian (Kim) & Joseph Lee, Brandi (Eric) Walden, Joshua, Jarrod & Jesse Rapke; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Brittany, Shelby & Katie; brother, Pat Long; sister-in-law, Mary Sakel; nieces and nephews. Dick was a charter member of Hilton VFW Post.
    No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend his Military Graveside Service TUESDAY, October 10th at 2 o'clock at Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Hillside Children's Center or Eastern Paralyzed Veterans in Dick's memory. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

Simonetti, Franziska "Fran"
LIMA/HILTON: Peacefully, Oct. 4, 2006. Fran Simonetti, 77, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Simonetti; her daughters and sons-in-law, Dagmar & Greg Dale and Doris & Brad Bush; 4 grandchildren, Michelle and Brian Dale, Michael and Lisa Bush. She was a long-time member of Rochester Touristen Verein.
    No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1 P.M. at St. Leo Church, 167 Lake Ave., Hilton, after which the family will receive friends. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may contribute to VNS Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, 14580 in her memory. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc.

Kasper, Robert L., Sr.
HILTON: Peacefully, October 1, 2006, Robert L. Kasper, 82. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mabel; his children, Nancy (Lasal) Banty, Mary Kasper, Robert L. (Dianne) Kasper, Jr.; 3 grandchildren, Kristine, Sara & Kimberly Kasper; 2 brothers, Theodore "Ted" (Eleanor) and Donald (Kay) Kasper; many nieces and nephews.
    No prior calling. Friends and Relatives are invited to attend his Funeral Mass Tues., Oct. 3rd at 10:00 AM. at St. Leo's Church, 167 Lake Ave., Hilton. Interment Parma Union Cemetery, after which the family will receive friends at a Memorial Luncheon Reception in the church hall. Those wishing may offer prayers and Masses in Bob's memory. Thomas Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

Gavigan, Fannie G. (Steele)
HILTON: June 24, 2006, Fannie G. Gavigan, 92 in Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Hilton. Survived by twin sons, Kenneth (Mary) & Kermit (Marjorie) Gavigan; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Bob) Wilhelm; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great granddaughters; brother-in-law, Gerald Webster Sr.; nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Warren Gavigan Sr. and son, Warren Jr.
    Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 A.M., St. Leo Church, Hilton. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

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