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GOODBYE FRIENDS
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Richard F. Atkinson Jr.
"Go Yankees"
PHELPS: Richard F. Atkinson Jr., 52, of 29 Orchard Park, died peacefully Friday, April, 1, 2005 at Geneva General Hospital surrounded by his family.
Friends called Tuesday, April 5 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 6 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Clifton Springs.
It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Phelps Ambulance, 7 Exchange St, Phelps 14532; or the Finger Lakes Community Cancer Center, 6 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 14432.
Rich was born June 25, 1952, in Clifton Springs, the son of Richard F. and Esther M. Clapton Atkinson Sr. Rich was a member of the Buckhorn Sportsmen Club in Phelps and the Sons of American Legion Post 456 in Phelps.
Richie his survived by his wife, Cindy Atkinson of Phelps; a son, Tucker Atkinson of Phelps; a daughter, Amy (Bill McNicholas) Atkinson of Geneva; Richie's ray of sunshine - his granddaughter, Madison McNicholas; his father, Richard F. Atkinson Sr. of Phelps; brothers and sisters, James Atkinson of Phelps, Debbie Rugg of Dresden, Jeff Atkinson of Dresden, Cheryl (Daren) Hammond of Phelps and Terry (Paula) Atkinson of Phelps; aunts and uncles, Bill and Sue Dinges of Rockford, Ill.; David R. Kesel of Clifton Springs, Robert Clapton of North Carolina, Betty Jane (Frank) Palermo of Newark, Emerson Garling of Irving, Texas; and Doris Garling of Newark; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many supportive friends who have stood by Richie's side through his hard times after his stroke.
He was predeceased by is mother, Esther M. Atkinson, who died in 2001.
"He fought the good fight, he finished his course."
Frances K. "Fran" Coleman
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister
GENEVA: Frances K. "Fran" Coleman, died Monday, April 4, 2005 at her home after a long illness.
Friends called Thursday, April 7 at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service followed at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery.
Fran was born Sept. 3, 1957, in Canandaigua. She enjoyed bowling and bingo.
She is survived by her husband, John G. Coleman of Geneva; five children, Terry (Amy) Green of Canandaigua, Anita Green of Honeoye, Rita (Mark) Bullock of Geneva, Shawna Coleman of Geneva and John Coleman of Geneva; six grandchildren; eight siblings, David Green of Gorham, Donald Green of Penn Yan, Jan Green of Gorham, Sandy (Alvin) Ryder of Clifton Springs, Rodney Green of Gorham, Linda (Milton) Skyner of Rushville, Douglas Green of Hilton and Dorothea VanSickle of North Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.
Loena J. Conway
1903-2005
FARMINGTON: Loena J. Conway, 101, of Weigert Road, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Ontario County Health Facility in Hopewell.
In keeping with her wishes, there were no prior calling hours. Friends were invited to attend a celebration of Loena's life on Monday, April 11 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Hope Cemetery in Corning.
Friends may contribute to the Dresden Methodist Church in Loena's memory.
Loena was born Oct. 25, 1903, in Penn Yan, and had lived in Dresden and Geneva before moving to Farmington. She owned and operated her own beauty shop in Geneva.
Loena is survived by her cousins, Bill Finnigen and family in Farmington; Donald Orr of Cairo and Betty Pease of Elmira; and a special friend, Janice Pries of Geneva.
Frederick W. Durkee
Lifelong Farmer
CLIFTON SPRINGS: Frederick W. Durkee, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005 at his home. He is survived by his faithful wife of 50 years, Susan.
Friends called on Thursday, April 7 at the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church, where funeral services followed.
Friends may contribute to the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church, 2078 Castle Road, Seneca Castle 14547; or the Eastview Kidney Dialysis Unit, 120 Victor Heights Parkway, Victor 14564, in Fred's memory.
Fred was born Nov. 16, 1932, the son of George and Esther Durkee. He moved from Avon when he was 9 to Clifton Springs, where he farmed with his father. Fred was active in the Ontario County 4-H, and served on the Ontario County Fair Board. He was also a member of the Ontario County Farm Bureau, the NY State Holstein Association, and Dairy League Co-op. Fred served as a past president on the Phelps-Clifton Springs School Board. He was a lifetime member of the Orleans Clifton Springs Fire Department and the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church.
Farming was Fred's life.
He is survived by his wife, Susan S. Durkee; seven daughters, Debbi, Suni (Todd), Theresa, Jeanne (Mike), Kathy, Heidi, Sue (Bob); grandchildren, Shaun (Katie), Melissa, Matthew, Mark, Brian and Mary Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Karen, Mary Jo, Colin, Megan and Madison. He was also Grandpa Fred to many precious little ones. He is also survived by two sisters, Martha (William) Gilletto and Shirley (John) Ford; and a close friend, Edward Campbell.
Fred is predeceased by his friend, Hasen Bowman.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs.
Doris M. Garling
Loving Mother
CLIFTON SPRINGS: Doris M. Garling, 78, formerly of Clifton Springs, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the Wayne County Nursing Home.
Friends called Monday, April 11 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 12 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Pioneer Cemetery.
Doris was born July 17, 1926, in Canandaigua, the daughter of Harry and Louise Washburn, and had lived in the area all of her life. She worked at Acme Markets in Geneva. Doris was a former member of the Grange and the Kings Daughters. She loved to root for the old Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team and spending time with her family.
Doris is survived by her husband, Charles E. Garling of Texas; two sons, Charles Garling of Clifton Springs and Harry (Barbara) Garling of Newark; a daughter, Elsie May Shorter of Texas; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Helen Joanna Lootens
Loving Mother and Grandmother
PHELPS: Helen Joanna Lootens, 83, of 645 Neider Road, died peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2005 at home, surrounded by her family.
Friends called Sunday, April 3 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, April 4 in St. Francis Church with the Rev. Anthony Calimeri officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456.
Mrs. Lootens was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Phelps, the daughter of Felix and Alice Neider Taney. She attended the District 17 Schoolhouse on Neider Road in Phelps until eighth grade. She graduated from the Phelps Union and Classical School in 1938, and then from the Rochester Business Institute in 1940.
Mrs. Lootens was a lifelong member of St. Francis Church in Phelps, and on Oct. 18, 1947, she married Andrew F. Lootens.
Surviving are her four children, Rosemary (William) Barker of Inverness, Fla.; Ann (John) Baker of Bridgewater, Robert (Janice) Lootens of Phelps, and Judith (Thomas) Ferrell of Lyons; a brother, Roger T. (Eleanor) Taney of California; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Andrew F. Lootens, who died May 9, 2004; two brothers, Conrad and Joseph C. Taney; and her sister, Mary Alice Estep.
Isabel "Peg" Snider
FILLMORE - Isabel "Peg" Snider, formerly of 11225 West River Rd., died Monday, April 4, 2005 in Clifton Springs; Hospital Nursing Home. She was born on April 28, 1918 in Ischua, the beloved and devoted daughter of Orrin and Eva Franklin Karn. She was a graduate of Cuba Central School and Olean Business Institute. On Nov. 9, 1943 in the First Baptist Church of Cuba, she married Ceylon R. Snider, who died in 2001. They worked and raised a family together on Ceydermead Farm in Fillmore for 57 years.
Mrs. Snider was a member of the Fillmore United Methodist Church, the Cuba Grange, and was a lifelong supporter of 4-H. She loved baking, gardening, quilting and her family.
Surviving are 2 sons, Phillip (Suzanne) Snider of Fillmore, and Neal (Carolyn) snider of Mayville; 3 daughters, Virginia (Jeff ) Shaw of Richfield Springs, Rosalind (David) Slotman of Orchard Park, and Barbara (William) Young of Clifton Springs; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clifford (Audrey) Karn and Delo Karn, both of Cuba; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 2 brothers, Kendall and Franklin Karn.
Family and friends gathered on Friday, Apr. 8 and Sat., Apr. 9 at Kopler-Williams Funeral Home in Fillmore, where funeral services followed on Saturday in the funeral home. The Rev. Lynn Spence, pastor of Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Fillmore.
Memorial suggestion: NY State 4-H Foundation, 340 Roberts Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 and designated for the H.A. Willman Fund and in memory of Peg Snider.
The Snider family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staff of the Clifton Springs Hospital Nursing Home for their kind and loving care of Peg.
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