Obituaries published the week of February 15th, 2001

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In Memoriam

Doris C. Campbell

Doris C. Campbell, Mumford, 84 yr. died February 6, 2001 at Highland Hospital, Rochester after a short illness. She was born March 7, 1916 in LeRoy, NY to Howard and Blanche (Taggart) Green. She is survived by her brothers; Bud (Ruth) Green, Caledonia, Donald (Judy) Green, Caledonia; sister, Shirley Caves, Vista, CA; brother-in-law, Howard Campbell, OH; sister-in-law, Evelyn Green, LeRoy, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband, George Campbell Jr., brother, Bill Green, sister, Didge Vokes. Friend called Thursday, February 8, 2001, from 7-9 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 West Main Street, Caledonia. Her funeral service was held Friday, February 9, 2001 at 2 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home. Interment was held at Mumford Rural Cemetery, Mumford. Memorials may be made to the Caledonia Ambulance, P.O. Box 1, Caledonia, NY 14423.

Gerald S. Campo

Gerald S. Campo, age 78 of Avon, died suddenly Saturday February 10, 2001 at his home . He was born in Avon February 22, 1922 the son of Anthony and Philomena (Cinquemanie) Campo. He was a graduate of St. Agnes School In Avon, Avon Central High School , received his BS and MS at Niagara University and attended the University of Edinburg, Scotland as part of US Army AEP program following World War II. He served as a Combat Medic attaining rank of Technical Sergeant and received the Bronze Star and Combat Medical Badge! Mr. Campo taught Science at Mt. Morris High School and Monroe High School in Rochester. He was a Guidance Counselor at Jefferson High School in Rochester. He was a Guidance Counselor at Jefferson High School in Rochester before becoming Principal at Avon Central Jr. Sr. High School where he served for 17 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Church and a member and past president of the Avon Rotary Club, serving on many committees. Mr. Campo is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally Sherwood Campo, five children Margaret Campo and Dr. Stephen Campo both of Avon, Dr. Gerald (Felicia) Campo of Niskayuna, NY, Betsy (Robert) Moore of Clifton, VA and William (Heather) Campo of Henrietta; eight grandchildren; three brothers Samuel (Jacqueline) Campo of Batavia, Dr. Anthony (Georgia) Campo of Skaneateles and Dr. Robert (Gail) Campo of Illion; sister-in-law Dr. Mary Ann Campo of Amherst; nieces and nephews. Friends called Tuesday at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home in Avon. His Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at St. Agnes Church, Rev John Hayes officiating. Interment with Military Honors at St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Memorials may be made to the Gerald S. Campo Scholarship Fund, c/o Treasurer, Avon Central School, 191 Clinton St. Avon, NY 14414

Fran B. ³Fanny² Cuddeback

Fran B. ³Fanny² Cuddeback age 89 of Honeoye died Saturday February 10, 2001 at Serenity House in Victor. She was born the daughter of Leland and F. Elizabeth (Lewis) Barber on May 22, 1911 in Clifton Springs, New York. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Honeoye. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Sr. in 1982. She is survived by her 2 children Lawrence (Sandra) Cuddeback Jr. of Hilton and Elizabeth ³Bette² Cuddeback of Honeoye. 3 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. 1 Brother Leland Barber of Rochester. Several nieces and nephews. No Prior Calling. Services and Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Ambulance Fund, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Serenity House, 1276 Brace Road, Victor, NY 14565. Arrangements by the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc.

Maureen A. Feeley

Maureen A. Feeley, 57, of Avon, died suddenly on Feb. 9, 2001, at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born May 5, 1943 in Rochester, the daughter of John A. Feeley, and Elizabeth (Harrington) Feeley. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Jane) Feeley of Avon; beloved nieces, Carol (Fred) Marchini of Ridgewood, N.J., Catherine (John) French of Avon; great nephew Robert Marchini and great nieces Elizabeth Marchini, Molly French; several cousins, especially Bernard Kiel with whom she made her home. Prayers were held at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. in Avon, followed by her Funeral Mass from St. Agnes Church with Rev. Ventura officiating. Contributions may be made to the Avon Rotary-Lions Volunteer Ambulance in her memory. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery in Avon.

Charles F. Fletcher

Charles F. Fletcher, 68, of Caledonia, died Feb. 9, 2001 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a gallant fight with leukemia. He was born Feb. 25, 1932, in Warsaw, N.Y. to Wayne and Vida (Gleber) Fletcher. Charles worked at Everett M. Lewis Inc., Honeoye Falls, as an automotive technician. He gave many years of dedicated service to the community as a member of the Caledonia Fire Department and Ambulance Service and Fire Police. He served as Sergeant of Arms, Caledonia Fire Department, and won numerous marching awards. He worked many carnivals for the Fire Department. He was a member of the Western New York Gas Engine Association, and Shawmut Railroad Restoration. He loved Harleys. Charlie restored cars and motorcycles, among them a 1922 Buick, 1947 Lincoln and 1936 pickup, 1950 and 1978 Harleys. He was active with Charity Poker Runs and especially loved children¹s charities. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Moscicki) Fletcher of Caledonia; children, Debbie Riggi (Dennis Kellogg), Morganville, N.Y., William (Amy) Fletcher of Caledonia, Darlene (Marc) Rubinott, of Caledonia, James (Shane) Grant, of Webster, Stephen (Pam) Grant of Chili, Julie (Dennis) Lucas of Caledonia; grandchildren; Billy and Becky Fletcher, Sarah and Hannah Rubinrott, Matthew Grant, Westley and Emma Grant, Alexis and Grant Lucas; sister, Sharley Baker of Buffalo; niece Cheryl Hartwick of Silver Springs. Friends called Feb. 11 at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 W. Main St. in Caledonia. His Funeral Mass was held Feb. 12 at St. Columba Church. A spring interment will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Pavilion. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, WNY & Finger Lakes Chapter, 5500 Main St., Suite 110, Williamsville NY 14221 or Caledonia Ambulance, P.O. Box 1, Caledonia NY 14423.

Marc P. Holbrook

Marc P. Holbrook age 31 of Big Tree Street, Livonia died suddenly February 12, 201 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born the son of Terry Holbrook and Joyce Courneen on July 29, 1969 in Dansville, NY. He was a 1989 graduate of Livonia Central School where he was assistant football manager in 1988 and 1989. Marc received a varsity letter and jacket at his graduation. He was a member of the Livonia Fire Department Livonia Ambulance, the Webster Crossing United Methodist Church. Marc was employed as a custodian for ARC, was a custodian at Camp Stella Maris and previously a custodian at Livonia Central School. He also was an athlete with the Special Olympics for many years during his time at Livonia Central School. Marc is survived by his mother Joyce (Calvin) Lathan of Livonia. Father Terry (Sue) Kurtz Holbrook of Conesus. Brother Scott (Jennifer) Holbrook of Livonia. Half sister Jesslyn Holbrook of Conesus. Nephew Shane Holbrook of Livonia. Maternal grandmother Ruth Courneen of Livonia. Paternal grandmother Ruth Holbrook of Websters Crossing. Step grandparents Bernard and Laura Kurtz of Florida. Many aunts, uncles, cousin and all of his dear friends and neighbors. Friends may call Wednesday 6-9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Route 15, Livonia where funeral services will be held Thursday 10 AM with the Rev John Seefried officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Special Olympics, 1 Grove Street, Pittsford, NY 14534 or the Livonia Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 179 , Livonia, NY 14487

Edna L. Nickerson

Edna L. Nickerson age 76 of Linden Street, Livonia died Sunday February 11, 2001 at the Palliative Care Center at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born the daughter of Andrew and Lorretta Guelick Mitchell on January 13, 1925 in Rochester, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Blake Nickerson, JR and grandson Gregory Nickerson. She is survived by her children Blake (Bonnie) Nickerson III of Livonia, Douglas Nickerson of Avon and Bonnie Nickerson of Batavia. 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister Gertrude Langen of Rochester, Brothers William Mitchell of Honeoye and George Mitchell or Rochester. Several nieces and nephews. No prior calling. Friends may attend a memorial service Wednesday February 14, 2001 at 10:30 am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Route 15, Livonia with the Rev. George Davis officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Hospice Unit and Genesee Hospital, 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607

Neilma V. Schwartz

Neilma V. Schwartz, 71, of Avon, died suddenly on Feb. 9, 2001, at her home in Avon. Mrs. Schwartz was born Jan. 2, 1930 in Geneseo, New York, the daughter of John Hasler and Helen (Hanna) Hasler. She is survived by her husband George R. ³Bob² Schwartz of Avon, daughter and son-in-law Karen Ann (Thomas) Stanski of Pittson, Pa.; granddaughter Shannon Stanski; brother Robert J. Hasler of Palm Spring, Calif.; sister-in-law, Beverly V. Strutz, Carol (Larry) Rath; stepmother Peg Hasler; friend Wilbert Wilhite; several close cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. in Avon with the Rev. Susan Wesley Hartley officiating. Contributions may be made to the Avon Rotary-Lions Volunteer Ambulance in her memory. Interment East Avon Cemetery in Avon.

Violet D. (Carpenter) Williams

Violet D. (Carpenter) Williams, 86, of Avon and Englewood, Fla., died on Feb. 9, 2001, at Bon Secours-St.. Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. She was born Dec. 29, 1914, in Livonia, the daughter of Fred Spencer and Hazel (Rowe) Spencer. She was predeceased by her first husband Howard Carpenter in 1968, and second husband Herman Williams in 2000. Mrs. William was a trained dental hygienist at the Eastman School in Rochester and attended the State University of New York at Cortland. She was a dental hygienist teacher at the Avon Central School for 15 years and retired in 1969. She was a former member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Avon, and present member of the First Presbyterian Church in Port Charlotte. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Richey of Fairfax, Va.; son Alan Carpenter of Englewood, Fla.; three grandchildren, Amy Carpenter-Holmes, Traci Marin, David Suter; one great granddaughter Alena Marin. Calling hours and Funeral Services were held at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. in Avon with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Taylor officiating. Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte (2230 Hariet St. NE, Port Charlotte FL 33952) in her memory. Interment, Avon Cemetery, Avon, N.Y.