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Betty M. Rozelle Price Niemeyer
PHELPS - Betty M. Niemeyer, 79, of 369 E. Main St. in Waterloo, formerly of Phelps, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 in the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Friends called Saturday, Dec. 3 at Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. The funeral service was Sunday, Dec. 4 at the funeral home. The Rev. William Somerville, pastor of the Midler Wesleyan Church in Syracuse, officiated. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Oaks Corners.
Memorial contributions may be given to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432.
Betty was born March 31, 1926, in Elmira, the daughter of Phenus and Catherine Chilson Rozelle. She was a 1944 graduate of Clifton Springs High School. She was employed for many years at Sylvania in Seneca Falls, then at Zoto's International, then for Willard Psychiatric Center and later Newark Developmental Center. In later years she worked at her daughter's restaurant, Draheim's Country Restaurant, where she was known as "Ma" to all. She was an avid outdoor sportsman and camper. She was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church of Seneca Falls. She was a singer and guitarist with her own band for many years. She and her late husband attended Professional Clown School in Hopewell.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Steve (Patricia) Price of Webster; three daughters and their husbands, Judith (Richard) Smith of Waterloo, Linda (Keith) Draheim of Wake Forest, N.C., and Gina (Robert) Eklund of Phelps; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Telarico of Seneca Falls; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Niemeyer; one son, David Price; and one brother, Robert Rozelle.
Donald R. Ostrander
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Donald R. Ostrander, died after a long illness Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2005 in the arms of his loving wife, Jean, at home.
Friends called Monday, Nov. 28 at the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Nov. 29 at St. Felix Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the Clifton Springs YMCA or the Clifton Springs Fire Department in Don's memory.
Affectionately known as "Donnie Bob" to those who knew him all his life and "DONALD" when Jean was perturbed at him, Don was a lifetime resident of Clifton Springs. He graduated from Clifton Springs High School in 1954, where he was a gifted athlete, especially in basketball and baseball. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served as a corpsman in the Fleet Marines. After coming home from his service, he met and fell in love with a nursing student, Edna Jean Sherman, whom he marred on Aug. 30, 1958. The home and family that grew out of that love were the center and masterwork of Don's life.
Don spent his career as an X-ray technician and ultimately chief technologist at F.F. Thompson Hospital, from which he retired in 1996. Until his illness prevented it, Don enjoyed golf, spending time with his spoiled dog, Pip, and most of all the "give and take" with his friends and especially his son, Roy.
Don will be missed beyond words by those who carry on, his wife, Jean; children, Robert (Marybeth) Ostrander, Roy Landschoot, Ann (Scott) Landschoot; 10 grandchildren and brothers and sisters, Dick, Dorothy, Pat, Janie, Linda, Carol, and Ruth.
Lawson Donald Rogers
PHELPS - Donald Rogers, 75, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005.
Friends called Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Palmisano Funeral Home in Geneva. Prayer services were conducted by the Hydrant Hose Fire Co., the VFW Post 2670 and by the American Legion Post 396. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Palmisano Funeral Home with burial following in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydrant Hose Fire Department, VFW Post 2670 or the Community of Hope Building Fund, 14104 Okeechobee, Loxahtche, FL 33470.
Don was a life member of the VFW Post 2670 and a four-time past commander. He was a member of the American Legion 396 and a 40-year member of the Hydrant Hose Fire Co. He was also a member of the W. Palm Beach, Fla., Community of Hope.
He is survived by his daughters, Lorrie Goff of Wellington, Fla., and Donna (Edward) Swart of Geneva; grandchildren, Jayme (Ed McCann) Flint, Thomas Swart, Christopher Swart, Bonnie (Terry) Colquhoun, Loree (Carley) Rouse and Skip (Karla) Goff; 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Breese Rogers; and son-in-law, Howard Goff.
Raymond D. Royston
PHELPS - Raymond D. Royston, 73, of 9854 Wilber Road, died on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at his home.
Friends called Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
It is suggested that contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Mr. Royston was born on May 26, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Alfred and Helen Heidtman Royston. He loved horses and dogs. Mr. Royston was a jockey and rode at race tracks all over the country. He won his first race in 1955. He started riding at Finger Lakes Race Track in 1962 and rode until 1966. After riding as a jockey he worked at many different positions including valet, working the scales and running the jockey room. He was also a racing official and director of stabling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis Royston; son, Donald Royston of Phelps; grandchildren, Tina (Steve) Wright of Michigan, Kevin (Kim) Royston of Colorado, Bryan Royston of Cornwall on Hudson, Jeff Royston of Naples, Amy Royston of South Carolina; nine great-grandchildren; special nephew, Jim Royston and several nieces and nephews.
Michael Lee Skwieralski
PHELPS/MACEDON - Michael Lee Skwieralski, 44, of 22 Jay St., Phelps, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
There were no prior calling hours. Friends were invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps, with the Rev. Carl Prostka officiating.
It is suggested that memorial donations be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 153 Church St., Farmington 14425, or Phelps Ambulance Inc., PO Box 81, Phelps, 14532.
Michael was born on Sept. 10, 1061, the son of Edward and Arlea Kishbaugh Skwieralski. He had worked for Seneca Foods for 22 years. Michael loved all sports and was a true animal lover. Michael also enjoyed talking with people from all over on the Internet. He was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmington.
He is survived by his mother, Arlea Skwieralski of Phelps; brothers and sisters, Edward (Nancy) Skwieralski of Walworth, Sandra (John Mishik) Skwieralski of Woodstock, Ga., Sharon (Robert) Charlton of Naples, Barbara (Roy) Ikewood of Macedon, Richard Skwieralski of Rochester, Susan (Jeffrey) Hixson of Phelps; aunt and godmother, Donna L. (Jerry) Swartz of Newark; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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