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LARRY K. GRAHAM
Phelps - Larry K. Graham, 64, of 1839 Spafford Road, died peacefully at his home Saturday (June 18, 2005) with his family by his side after a courageous fight with cancer.
Friends called Tuesday (June 21) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 main St. in Phelps. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday (June 22) at the United Church of Phelps, with the Rev. Shirley Filiatreau officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Resthaven Cemetery.
It is suggested that contributions be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456.
Larry was born Jan. 11, 1941, in Sodus, the son of the late Carl E. and Florence Marie Shaffer. He was a member of the United Church of Phelps and the Phelps Volunteer Fire Department. Larry retired after 35 years as supervisor with Phelps Guide Rail.
He is survived by his loving wife of five years, Joan Ripley Graham; children, Steve (Kathy) Graham of Mount Zion, Ill., Scott Graham of Geneva, Kent (Missy) Graham of Phelps; stepchildren, Randy Joseph of Phelps, Debra (Kevin) Fisher of Phelps, Derek (Sheri) Joseph of Phelps, brothers and sisters, James Shaffer of Florida, Rosalie (Carlton) Lyon of Sterling, Patsy (Bob) Sharpe of Lyons, Judy Hollenbeck of Hannabil, Sandy (Charlie) Stewart of Bloomfield, Vernon (Fred) Graham of Houston, Texas; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Graham; and two sisters, Ann Landis and Patty Perkins.
DUANE R. HAMMOND
Retired NYS D.O.T.
Romulus - Duane R. Hammond, 75, of 5418 Route 89, passed away Tuesday (June21, 2005) at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Friends called Thursday (June 23, 2005) at the Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, 32 State St. in Seneca Falls. Funeral Services were at 11 a.m. Friday (June 24) at the Varick United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Deangelis officiating. Interment will be in Canoga Cemetery, Fayette.
Contributions may be made to Life Time Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513, in memory of Duane.
Duane was born in Cortland, the son of Lester T. and Mildred Deal Hammond. He spent most of his life in the Finger Lakes area and was a life member of the Varick United Methodist Church. He was past president and member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America for more than 40 years, and was also a member of the Wayne Drumlin Antique Auto Region Inc. Duane retired as a foreman from the New York State Department of Transportation in 1992, after more than 30 years of service. He and his wife, Barbara Wade Hammond celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary June 10, 2005.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Dion (Cynde) Hammond of Romulus, Daren (Cheryl) Hammond of Phelps and Drew (Vikki) Hammond of Ovid; a daughter, Donna (Robert) Hart of Newark; a brother, Bruce E. Hammond of Florida; seven grandchildren; an uncle, Kenneth Hammond of Cortland and several cousins.
He was predeceased by a son, Dana Hammond, in 1970.
DAVID A. 'DOC' NEILL
Clifton Springs - David A. "Doc" Neill, 60 died Monday (June 20, 2005) at University Medical Center in Syracuse after a long illness.
A celebration of his life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday (June 30) at the Granger Homestead, 295 N. Main St. in Canandaigua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114-3367.
Mr. Neill was born in 1944, in Rochester, but grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He served four years in the Army in the early 1960s. He owned The Bookshop in Canandaigua until 1984. He had worked as a direct care aide for Fingerlakes DDSO since 1984.
He practiced the Buddhist way of life, dedicating himself to the service of others and showing compassion and empathy to all. He had many interests and hobbies, including hiking, art work and woodworking. He loved books and was an avid reader. He also loved animals.
He was a member of the Finger Lakes Drumming Society, the Finger Lakes Land Trust, the Adopt-a-Whale Foundation and the Friends of Bill and Rosanne societies.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sylvia Neill; one son, Robert Neill of Rochester; one sister, Linda Gonzalez of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Carol Lange) Fellows of Buffalo and Priscilla (William) Schunk of Pavilion; his father and mother-in-law, Alton and Marian Fellows of Batavia; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved cat, Molly.
KATHRYN NICHOLSON
(1916-2005)
Clifton Springs/Canandaigua - Kathryn Nicholson, age 89, formerly of Clifton springs, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Elm Manor Nursing Home in Canandaigua.
In keeping with her wishes, there were no calling hours. Friends were invited to attend a graveside service Monday, June 20, at 1 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery, County Road 13, Clifton Springs, with Fr., Anthony Calimeri officiating.
Kathryn was born April 2, 1916 in Sayre, PA, and was the daughter of Samuel and Rose Maslyn. She worked for several years at Garlock Packing and retired from Newark State School as a building manager.
Kathryn will be missed by all her loving friends and family.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Sharon Arenivar and Gregg Nicholson; five great-grandchildren; niece, Ceilia Powell; sister-in-law, Inez Veto; grandniece, Mary Jane Gow; and several other grandnieces and grandnephews.
Arrangements were entrusted to R.A. Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs.
MARGUERITE JANE YOUNGS
Phelps - Marguerite Jane Youngs, 80 of Phelps Street, died unexpectedly Saturday (June 18, 2005) at her home.
Friends and family were invited to attend a memorial service at 5 p.m. Monday (June 20) at the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons, with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel officiating. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery.
For those wishing, please make contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons in Jane's memory.
Jane was born April 28, 1925, in Holland Patent, a daughter to Everett E. and Marguerite Robert Evans. She retired from Newark Developmental Center after many years of employment.
Surviving are her son, Douglas (Bonnie) Youngs of Nevada; daughter, Karen (Paul) Bartishevich of Trumansburg;; six grandchildren, Benn, Jay, Alec, Anna Leigh, Isabel, and Connor; and sister, Sally Sorensen of Newark.
Arrangements were under the direction of Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home in Lyons.
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