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July - September 2007

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Bush, Barbara J.
Rochester: Sept. 27, 2007, Barbara J. Bush, 76. Predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survived by her children, Eva Wansha, Cliff (Dory Elizabeth), Paul, Charles Jr., Joe & Debbie Bush; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to call Friday, Oct. 5, from 5 - 8 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a service will be held at 8 PM after calling. Those wishing may contribute to St. John's Home (Activities Fund), 150 Highland Ave., Rochester, 14620 in her memory.

Merritt, Leslie W.
Hilton: Peacefully, Sept. 22, 2007, Les Merritt, 83. He was predeceased by his wife, "Peg", 2006. Survived by his children, Gary (Patricia) Merritt, Trudy (David) Roach, Tracy Hand (Dan Nunnenkamp); his brother, Donald Merritt; sister, Dorothy Merritt; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; ever faithful companion cat, Chloe; and many friends at Hilton Family Restaurant. Also predeceased by his sons, Jeffrey & Leslie; and his brother, Merchant Merritt.
     Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4-7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Masonic Service will be held at 7 PM followed by his Funeral Service. Private interment, Garland Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Hilton Ambulance in Les' memory.

Evringham, Katrina A.
Bergen: Katrina Evringham, 51, suddenly Sept. 19, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Phillip Evringham; children Laurette, Suzette and Chad Evringham; her father Rolland Poquette; her 103 year old grandmother, Frances Poquette and her brother, Garland Poquette.
     Friends are invited to call Sun., Sept. 23, 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. A funeral service will be held Mon., Sept. 24, 11:30am at St. Leo Catholic Church, 167 Lake Ave., Hilton. Donations in Katrina's memory may be directed to the Austine School for the Deaf, 209 Austine Dr., Brattleboro, VT, 05301.

Kenyon, Alice M.
Hilton: Sept. 12, 2007 Alice M. Kenyon, 85. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Kenyon, 1994. Survived by her niece, Mary (Archie) English; several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
     Friends are invited to call Sun. Eve. 7-9, Mon. 10-11 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Funeral Service will be held Mon. at 11AM after calling. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.

Hall, Irene H.
Hilton: Irene H. Hall, 86, Sept. 10, 2007. Survived by her husband of 66 years, Warren M. Hall; daughter, Karen (Daniel) Strauss; grandchildren, Michelle (Mike Tietjen Jr.) Socha, Kristen (Dan) Kyser and Rene' (Eric) Bowerman; great-grandchild, Ryan Bowerman; brothers, Raymond and Edward "Bud" Hendershot; sister, Leona Peck.
     Friends are invited to call Thursday, Sept. 13th, 2-3 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3 PM. Contributions may be made to the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170 West Ave., Brockport, NY 14420.

Strebenis, Athanasios "Tom"
Hilton: Sept. 9, 2007. Athanasios Strebenis, 69. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Stephanie (Blake) Keller, Konstantinos (Sasha) Strebenis; 4 grandchildren, Maria and Faith Keller, Thanasi and Alexander Strebenis; his brother, Thomas (Maria) Strebenis; his sisters, Flora (Thanasi) Trifon, Katina Moushou, Vasiliki (Marcos) Sintziris and Ermioni Tate; brothers-in-law, Vasilaki (Mary), Argiri (Vangelitsa), Mihali (Eleni), Dimitrios Roides; sisters-in-law, Daphni Missias and Anastasia (Evangelos) Lioukras; his aunt, Agapi Tate; many nieces, nephews, cousins, employees and friends of Hilton Family Restaurant. Other relatives in Greece.
     Friends are invited to call WED. 5-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 PM. Funeral Service, THURS. at 10 AM at Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Avenue, Rochester. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to American Cancer Society in his memory.

Bennett, Robert J.
Greece: 76, on September 7, 2007. Survived by his loving family. Services private. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home

Nahlik, Samuel Jr.
Penfield: September 3, 2007. Samuel Nahlik, 84. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Diane Nahlik; four grandchildren, Christopher and Lindsey Nahlik; Scott and Kimberly Turgon.
     Friends are invited to call THURSDAY 4-7 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave, Hilton where a Service will be held at 7pm after calling. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Those wishing may contribute to American Lung Association in Sam's memory.

VanDetta, Vincent K. Steven "Vinny"
Hamlin: Peacefully at home, August 31, 2007, with his parents holding his hands; Vinny was 2 years, 2 months & 2 days old. He is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Stacy; his grandparents, Viola Clevinger (Bob Estes); Richard & Beverly Covert, Nancy Covert (Jerry Richards) several aunts, uncles and cousins.
     He was predeceased by his grandfather, George VanDetta. Friends are invited to call MONDAY, 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Service will be held TUESDAY at 1PM. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Those wishing may contributions to the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 in Vinny's memory.

Sheldon, Elaine S.
Hilton: August 29, 2007. Elaine S. Sheldon, 59, formerly of Hilton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Ryan Barnes; her brothers, Kenneth (Donna Butler) and James (Georgia) Rice; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Doris Rice.
     Friends are invited to call SAT. 1-2 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. after calling. Those wishing may contribute to American Lung Association in her memory.

Plane, Helen A.
(Croft) Greece: Aug. 27, 2007. Helen Plane, 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Plane, 2000. She is survived by her children, Steven (Catherine), David (Vivian) Plane and Kimberly Swanson; 7 grandchildren, Barbara (fiance' Eric Knitis), Christopher (Donna), Michael (Jennifer) Plane, Shannon (Daniel) Harris, Adam (Jessica), Daniel & Nathan Swanson; great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Gabriella, Magdalena, Serena, Samuel, Nicole, Tristan and Emerson; several nieces and nephews.
     Friends are invited to call Thurs. 6-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Service Fri. at 10:30. Interment Pittsford Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to American Heart Assoc. in Helen's memory.

Habgood, Sharon E.
Rochester: Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at age 63, after a long illness. Predeceased by her mother, Ruth Habgood. Survived by her father, Charles Habgood; brothers, Tim (Ann), Ted (Kathy); nieces, Jenny, Kristy; nephews, Brent, Cody, Matt; and many special friends and staff from the ARC of Rochester. Sharon was one of the first participants in the ARC's program in 1962 and throughout these past 45 years, she always gave her best in the work she did and the caring of others. She faced a long and difficult illness valiantly, as she did her life, always thinking of others ahead of herself. Sharon's family expresses a deep and heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful ARC staff at her residence who cared for Sharon through this difficult time.
     Calling hours for Sharon will be held at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home in Hilton, Mon., Aug. 20th from 4-7 PM, where a funeral service will be held Tues., Aug. 21st at 10 AM. Interment will take place Tuesday at the Machpela Cemetery in LeRoy, NY. In lieu of flowers, please remember Sharon with contributions to the ARC of Rochester, 985 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, 14620.

Wagner, Vera M.
Hamlin: Peacefully, Aug. 14, 2007. Vera M. Wagner, 97. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alice & Gary Leistman; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Austin Martin and Arthur Wagner and her daughter, Margaret.
     Friends are invited to call Thursday 2-5 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ch., Hamlin. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Waddington, NY. Those wishing may contribute to S.E.A.S. Ch. in her memory.

Wagner, Vera M.
Hamlin: Peacefully, Aug. 14, 2007. Vera M. Wagner, 97. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alice & Gary Leistman; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Austin Martin and Arthur Wagner and her daughter, Margaret.
     Friends are invited to call Thursday 2-5 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ch., Hamlin. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Waddington, NY. Those wishing may contribute to S.E.A.S. Ch. in her memory.

Joyce, Eugene F.
Chili: Aug. 11, 2007. Gene Joyce, 78. Survived by his sisters, Mary F. Hendershott and Carol A. Cupo; his brother, John J. Joyce; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sons, Tom and Patrick.
     All Services will be held at the family's convenience. Those wishing, please consider honoring Gene with a donation to the Veteran's Administration Hospital of Canandaigua. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

Marshall, Elaine H. (Toal)
Kendall: Peacefully, August 6, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Philip C. Marshall; her sons, Philip, Paul (Maureen) & Bruce (Karen Keck) Marshall; 3 granddaughters, Jill, Julie and Jamie Marshall; her sisters, Geraldine Ingham, Teresa (Ray) Veness, Pauline (Ed) Klaver; her brothers, Jack (Doris), Bernard (Nancy) and Thomas Toal; sisters-in-law, Vera VanAtta and Jean Toal; her aunt, Elizabeth Jennejohn; her devoted caregivers including, Maria Sanchez; many nieces and nephews.
     Friends are invited to call Wed. 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, In c. , 735 East Ave., Hilton, NY. Funeral Mass Thurs. at 10:30 AM at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Followed by Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may contribute to St. Mark's Church, Kendall or Kendall Fire Dept. in Elaine's memory.

O'Connell, Margaret A. "Peggy"
Hamlin: Suddenly July 31, 2007, Peggy O'Connell, 77. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Robert) Pierce, Brian K. (Pam) O'Connell; 3 grandchildren, Megan Ann Pierce, Stephanie & Kenny O'Connell.
     No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Wed., Aug. 8, at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hamlin. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Hamlin Vol. Ambulance in her memory. Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

Shelton, Peter C. "Captain" "Nemo"
Hilton: Died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Predeceased by his parents Warren and Margaret, and hunting partners Rocky and KodiBear. He will be dearly missed by his life partner and caregiver Susan White, his golden boy Trigger, his buddy Boomer; devoted sister Paula Warner (Jay) niece Jamie, nephew Josh, best friends Ken Stiles "Pal-z" and Jim Edmondson "Jimmy Jack," son John Paul (Jay) Shelton. Pete lived his life to the fullest in exactly the way he wanted. He was an excellent marksman, avid duck hunter, professional guitar player (ELI, Infirmary, Lucifer, Three Miles High, Dave Phelps Review) music producer, fisherman and charter captain (Nautilus,) talented photographer, rose gardener and had a 36 year career at Kodak. Special thanks to Dr. Ifthikharuddin and the staff at the Wilmot Cancer Treatment Center (especially Carol, Cherie, Colleen and Linda,) Dr. Sorrentino, Dr. Epstein, staff on Strong's units 6-3400 and 4-1200, Strong in-patient Dialysis unit, Strong Nephrology team, Wanda DeFiore, Lifetime Care Hospice, and Park Ridge Dialysis for all your care and support.
     Friends may call Thursday Aug. 2, 2-4,6-8 at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. 735 E. Ave. Hilton. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Hilton, on Fri. Aug 3, 1PM. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation (multiplemyeloma.org) or The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society (leukemia-lymphoma.org) would be appreciated. Give life - Donate blood now.

Durrant, Norma J. (Ophardt)
Hilton: July 22, 2007. Norma J. Durrant, 68. She was predeceased by her son, John Merritt; and her parents, William & Marion Ophardt. Survived by her husband, Richard J. Durrant Sr.; children, James Merritt & Birgit, Robert Durrant & Michelle, Richard Durrant Jr. & Jan; grandchildren, Rebecca Merritt & Paul, Megan Merritt, Joseph Durrant, Richard Durrant III and Victoria Lane; great-granddaughter, Isabella Lotta; 3 sisters, Patricia (Cole) Hardenbrook, Mary Lusk and Shirley Ophardt; many nieces and nephews.
     Friends are invited to call Thursday, 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Service, Friday at 1 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the Breast Cancer Foundation in Norma's memory.

Fuhry, Anna R.
Brockport: Anna R. Fuhry, 78. July 23, 2007. Predeceased by husband, William; son, Patrick. Survived by children, Robin (Jim) Argentiere, David (Bernadene) Fuhry; "special daughters" Melissa (Harold) Durney, Angel (Roger) Fuhry; sisters, Jean Mattice, Shirley (Don) Fuhry; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.
     A Funeral Service will be held Sat., July 28, 10:30 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, Martha St., Spencerport. Ref: Thomas E. Burger Funeral

Kearney, Joseph P. "Joe"
Hilton: Suddenly, July 20, 2007, in Clearwater, FL, Joe Kearney, 58. Survived by his wife, Ayda, stepson, Jesse, daughters, Heidi (Rick Nellis) Kearney & Jessica Bailey; sister, Kathleen Kearney, brothers, Richard (Rita) Kearney & Jack Hawks. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a longtime wonderful friend, Ilse Kearney. Joe's family were longtime proprietors of the Willow Inn in Hilton.
     Friends are invited to call Friday, August 10 from 6-8 PM at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton where a Memorial Service will be held Sat. at 11:30 AM. Inurnment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., 14614, or to the American Heart Assoc. in Joe's memory.

Lemcke, Douglas Paul
Hilton: July 19, 2007, after a courageous battle with ALS. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his sons, Daniel and Ian. He was the son of Edward Lemcke and Bernadette "Bev" and Donald "Dick" MacKenzie; brother of Timothy (Patricia) Lemcke; Kimberly (Joseph) Lamica, Dawn (Christopher) Knapp; father-in-law, Gerald O'Shea; sister and brothers-in-law, Donna (Mark) Buechel, Jerry (Julia), Robert (Jacquelyn), Steven (Carol), Christopher, Jeffrey (Emily) & Thomas O'Shea; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
     Friends are invited to call Saturday 7-9, Sunday 2-5 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Mass Mon. at 11 o'clock at St. Leo Church, Hilton. Followed by Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to ALS Assoc. of Upstate New York or MDA/ALS Division in Doug's memory.

Johnson, Doreen Mary
Hilton: July 16, 2007. Doreen M. Johnson, 82. She is survived by her sons, Wayne N. Johnson, Glenn B. Johnson (Cheryl), Keith J. Johnson (Monica), David K. Johnson (Jodie); sister, Lillian Holloway (Peter); 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
     Friends are invited to call Sat., July 21, 2007 1-2 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2 P.M. Inurnment Parma Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Doreen's memory may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT., 59004.

O'Brien, Ronald E.
Brockport: November 16, 2006. Ronald E. O'Brien of Goodyear, AZ formerly of Brockport. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, Ron (Tammy) O'Brien; grandchildren, Kevin & Mikayla; his sister, Arlene (Robert) McAllister; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
     A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, July 20th at 11 AM at Church of the Nativity of BVM, Brockport. Private interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Thomas E Burger Funeral Home Inc

Carroll, Margaret M.
Greece: Peacefully, July 13, 2007. Margaret M. Carroll, 90. She was predeceased by her husband Charles, 1999. Survived by her children, Patricia (James) Causland, Charles (Patricia) Carroll. Kathleen (Charles) Seltenreich and Michael (Carole) Carroll; her brother Franklin (Judy) Farrand; sister-in-law Ada Kewley; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was a longtime member of Lakeshore Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.
Friends are invited to call Monday, 5-8 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Mass Tues. at St. Mark's Church at 12:15 PM. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Those wishing may contribute to Lakeshore Fire Dept. in her memory.

Schwonke, Ronald A.
Greece: July 12, 2007. Ronald A. Schwonke, 76. He is survived by his wife, Gail (Gregory) Schwonke; his children, Craig (Barbara) Schwonke, Susan (Chuck) Walley; his grandchildren, Christina and Troy Walley; his brother, Gary Schwonke; sister-in-law, Barbara Schwonke; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold & Ruth Schwonke; his brother, Robert Schwonke.
No prior calling. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Monday at 1:30 PM at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Unity Foundation in Ron's memory.

Bower, Harvey J.
Hilton: July 11, 2007, age 84. Predeceased by his wife, Lucille (Redick) Bower; parents, Harry & Lena (Nodecker) Bower; brothers, Hank (Onolee) Bower & "Gunny" (Marylou) Bower; sisters, Liz (Ken) Williams, Anna Bower Daly & Dorothy Bower. Survived by children, Jerry & John of Hamlin, Mike (Lynn Lemmon), Rick (Terry) & Lena Bower all of Hilton; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Bower; brother, Albert and sister, Phyllis Curtis; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ricky, Matt (Joann), Tim (Stephanie) & Sarah; great-grandchildren, Austin, Ashley & Timmy Bower; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Harv attended Hilton Schools, retired from Rochester Products. Excelled at sports; member of the Hilton Peaches Baseball Team, enjoyed bowling, boxing & golf. He was an avid hunter, fisherman & turtle snagger. Harv's passion was produce gardening; his gardens being over abundant and absolutely weed-free. He had a roadside vegetable stand for many years.
     Friends are invited to call Friday, 7-9, Sat., Noon-2 at The Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Service will be held at 2 PM after calling. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to The S. Edelman-H. Gardner Cancer Research Foundation or Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in Harv's memory.

Dawes, Gail M.
Foreman Hamlin: July 7, 2007. Gail M. Dawes. age 43. She was predeceased by her son, Brian, 1989, and her father, Wm. "Butch" Foreman. Survived by her twin sons, Mark and Matthew Dawes; her mother, Florence Foreman; her brothers and sister, Billy, Michael (Faye) Foreman & Audrey (Tom) Carver; beloved partner Chuck Evenski; father of her children, Michael Dawes; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
     Friends are invited to call Wednesday 2-4, 6-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave., Hilton. Memorial service, Thurs. at 7 PM at Hilton Exempt Club, South Ave., Hilton. Private interment, St. John's Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of Gail and Brian.

Friday, Betty J.
Spencerport: July 3 2007, Betty J. Friday, age 80. Predeceased by her husband, Ralph, 1987. Survived by her brother, Donald (Mary) Stevens; her sister, Gladys Carter; several brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; 1 great-great-nephew.
     Friends are invited to call SATURDAY, NOON-2PM, at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. , 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Service will be held at 2PM after calling. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to CURE Childhood Cancer or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm in Betty's memory.

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