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Mrs. Ruth J. DesCamp

      PHELPS - Mrs. Ruth J. DesCamp, 88, formerly of 647 S. Marbletown Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 at the Ontario County Health Facility.
      Friends called Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the St. Francis Church in Phelps. Burial was Monday, Oct. 3 in Main Street Cemetery in Newark.
      Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Church, 12 Hibbard Ave., Clifton Springs 14432 or to the Alzheimer's Association.
      Mrs. DesCamp was born March 13, 1917, in Brighton, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Adams. She was a member and daily communicant of St. Francis Church and truly loved the friendship of the people she attended daily Mass with along with a host of other friends. She also enjoyed writing poetry. She worked for the Phelps Central School in the cafeteria for many years and drove a bus for 10 years for the Phelps-Clifton Springs School District.
      She is survived by her children, Carol (Richard) Guilliams of Phelps, and Brian (Karen) DesCamp of Phelps; grandchildren, Daniel Guilliams of Oswego, Thomas Guilliams of San Diego, Dana (Tauber) Emmings of East Rochester, Lisa Guilliams of Phelps, Staff Sgt. Adam DesCamp of Washington, D.C., Benjamin DesCamp of Phelps and Emily DesCamp of Phelps; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Abigail and Theodore Emmings; sister-in-law, Edith Adams; several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Rose Haubner.
      She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard, who died in 1983; and sisters, Doris DeRoo and Helen Peake; brothers, Harold, Albert and Bertie Adams.



Albert W. Hill

      ENGLEWOOD, Fla./PHELPS - Albert W. Hill, 85, formerly of Phelps, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005.
      Friends called Wednesday, Sept., 28 at the Eacker Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Funeral Home. Burial followed in Newton Cemetery.
      Albert was born April 10, 1920, in Phelps and moved to Englewood, Fla., in 2002. Mr. Hill served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the New York State Beekeepers Association and past commander and Chaplin of the Phelps American Legion. He was a civil war history buff and loved playing guitar and painting. He will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family.
      He is survived by his children, Edward Hill of Denmark, William Hill of Port Charlotte, Fla., Judith Earl of Sarasota, Fla., Mary Jane Tesch of Sarasota; sister, Viola Coon of Phelps; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.



Nancy Marie Louise Schroeder-DuFresne

      CLIFTON SPRINGS - Nancy Marie Louise Schroeder-DuFresne, 63, of Horizon Drive in Clifton Springs, went to be with her Lord after a battle with cancer.
      Family and friends called Monday, Sept. 26 at the Doran Funeral Home Inc., 4 E. Bayard St. in Seneca Falls, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home with Sister Agnes Battersby of St. Francis Church in Phelps officiating. Burial followed in St. Columbkille Cemetery in Seneca Falls.
      If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester 14609.
      Nancy was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Russell and Bernice McDermott Schroeder. She lived in Clifton Springs for 23 years, moving from Waterloo. She also lived in Seneca Falls. She had been employed Quality Inn of Newark and the Holiday Inn of Waterloo.
      She is survived by three daughters, Nanette DuFresne of Clifton Springs, Patricia Guilliums of Las Vegas and Maryann (Jan) Major of Phelps; one son, Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Paul (Tammy) DuFresne Jr. of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Raymond and Michael Richards, Denise Guilliums, Jacqueline Major, Marcus (Tyiese) DuFresne, Lionel (Erica) DuFresne and Kelvin DuFresne; one sister, Connie (James) Madden of Ames, Iowa; four great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews; and her former husband, Paul DuFresne Sr.
      She was predeceased by a grandson, Billy Major, who died in 2001; a granddaughter, Maraquitta DuFresne; two brothers, Joseph McDermott, who died in 2004, and Henry Schroeder, who died in 1968; and her longtime companions, Carl Erdle, who died in 1989, and Paul Pearson, who died in 2004.



Dorothy June Maruo

      FREDERICK, Md. - Mrs. Dorothy June Mauro, 73, of Frederick, Md., died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.
      Services and interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Phelps at the convenience of the family.
      In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, MD 21297 or to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211.
      Mrs. Mauro was born June 19, 1929, in New York, the daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Janke Leverty. She was the wife of the late James V. Mauro. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and a past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a graduate of Phelps Senior High School where she was salutatorian of her class.
      She is survived by her two daughters, Gwen Drescher of Frederick, Md., and Mary Mauro of Marina, Calif.; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Mauro, Joshua Drescher, Zachary Drescher and Sarah Drescher; her brother, Robert Leverty; and sister, Betty Griffee.
      She was preceded in death by a son, Brian J. Mauro; and brother, Daniel Leverty Jr.



Mildred M. Scherbyn

      PHELPS - Mildred M. Scherbyn, 85, of County Road 6, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 at Newark Manor Nursing Home.
      Friends called Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 28 in St. Francis Church in Phelps. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.
      Mrs. Scherbyn was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Sodus, the daughter of the late Luis and Jennie DeCook VanParys, Mrs. Scherbyn lived in Newark until 1938, at which time she married Francis Scherbyn and moved to Phelps. She was the food service supervisor for 11 years at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic and went on to be the patient register secretary, a position she held for 10 years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Francis Church.
      It is suggested that contributions be made to St. Francis Church, 12 Hibbard Ave., Clifton Springs 14432, the American Diabetes Association or Life Time Care, 1120 S. Main St., Newark, 14513.
      She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marcia Adams Scherbyn of Phelps; granddaughter, Sharon Scherbyn of Phelps; grandson, David (Carole) Scherbyn of Phelps; daughter-in-law, Ilene Scherbyn of Canandaigua; grandchildren, Kevin (Sheri) Scherbyn of Phelps, Kristine (Peter) Taylor of Clifton Springs, Keith (Becky) Scherbyn of Canandaigua and Kathryn (Richard) Coffey Jr. of Clifton Springs; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      She was predeceased by her husband, Francis, who died in October 1977; and sons, Robert, who died in September 1995, and Paul, who died in May 2004.



Rena Janto

      NEWARK/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Rena Janto, 75, formerly of Spa Apartments in Clifton Springs, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 at Newark Manor Nursing Home.
      Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in Fairville Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Wayne and Seneca Counties, 1120 S. Main St., Newark 14513, in Rena's memory.
      Rena was born Feb. 20, 1930, in Newark, the daughter of the late Leon and Hazel DuPoint. She retired from the Clifton Springs Hospital after 35 years of service as a supervisor in the admitting department. She loved her cats and was an avid reader. Rena was happiest spending time with her loving family.
      She is survived by her sons, Andrew (Carol) Janto of Canandaigua and Steve (Patricia) Janto of Indiana; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      She was predeceased by her husband, Philip; and daughter, Laurena.



Robert A. Patrick Sr.

      PHELPS/CLIFTON SPRINGS - Robert A. Patrick Sr., 69, of Phelps, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at the Clifton Springs Hospital.
      Friends called Friday, Oct. 7 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 8 at the funeral home. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery.
      Friends may contribute to their favorite charity in Bob's memory.
      Bob was born Sept. 18, 1936, the son of the late Clifton and Dorothy Patrick. He served his country it the Army from 1955 to 1957. Bob owned and operated the Eacker Funeral Home in Phelps and the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs for many years. He was a member of the Ontario-Wayne-Yates Funeral Directors Association, the Garoga-Sincerity Lodge F&AM 200 of Phelps and the Damascus Temple Shriners. Bob was a former member of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club, Midlakes Football Boosters and the Midlakes School Board. He loved his family and friends and always offered a helping hand to anyone. Bob will be deeply missed by his loving friends and family.
      He is survived by his loving wife, Judy of Phelps; children, Robert (Jody Spafford) Patrick Jr. of Romulus, Christine Mancusi of Geneva, Michael (Nadine) Patrick of Clifton Springs, Steven Patrick of Phelps; granddaughters, Jessica Mancusi and Katelyn Patrick; brothers, David (Beth) Patrick of Albany, John (Arlene) Patrick of Hollywood, Fla., Peter (Thea) Patrick of Charlottesville, Va., Chris (Martha) Patrick of Schenectady and Daryl Patrick of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Colleen (Mark) DeCarlo of Cooper City, Fla.; special nephews, Richard Patrick of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was predeceased by his brother, Clifton; and nephew, John.


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