The Sodus Chamber of Commerce has announced that Bill and Shari Kallusch have been selected as Citizens of the Year for 2018. They have been part of the Sodus community and have donated endless hours of volunteer work. Bill became a volunteer fireman in Sodus Point in 1976 and has served as Chief and Deputy Chief and remains an active member. He became interested in emergency services and became a certified EMT and continues to teach classes.

Shari became a volunteer driver for the Sodus Point ambulance and along with Bill, were part of the founding members of Silver Waters Community Ambulance Service. They have secured a paid medic for one shift, seven days a week, to help handle the 280 calls received annually.

Shari is also the treasurer for the Alton Fire Dept, and Bill is the Director of Operations for Silver Waters Ambulance, Deputy Mayor of Sodus Point and is involved with Sodus Community Center.  They also hold down full-time jobs with Shari at Lyons National Bank and Bill as Transportation Director for Wayne ARC.

The Sodus Chamber has also selected Reliant Federal Credit Union as the Milestone recipient. As Reliant enters its 50th year, with what started at Sodus High School and was known  as WCTA (Wayne County Teacher’s Association), it has now grown to nine branches in Wayne and Monroe Counties and serves over 39,000 shareholders.  Reliant is always there to help with community projects of all kinds. They donated money for the Sodus Town Mural as well as letting the Sodus Chamber, and other organizations set up in their lobby.

A banquet to honor the Sodus Chamber’s Citizen of the Year and the Rotary Agribusiness winner will be held on April 12th at The Heights Restaurant, (7030 Bayview Dr., Sodus Point) and the public is invited to attend.

Social hour starts at 6:00 pm with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar with dinner to follow. This year’s menu features Prime Rib, Chicken French, Baked Ziti, Roasted Red and Sweet Potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salad, with white chocolate raspberry cake for dessert for $35.00 per person. Advanced sale tickets only are $35.00 per person and will be available at the Fox Law Office (315-483-6733), or by mailing a check to the Sodus Chamber at PO Box 187, Sodus; or by contacting Mary Jane Mumby at 315-483-4067.  Deadline for tickets is April 6, 2018. Dinner tickets will be on sale at Reliant (Sodus Branch) lobby on March 29th, noon to 3:00 pm and again at St John’s Spring Bazaar on April 6th.

The Sodus Chamber of Commerce will again be conducting the annual raffle to benefit the scholarship fund that has raised over $21,000 since 2003.   The winners for the raffle prizes will be drawn at the annual Citizen of the Year Award Banquet. Individuals or businesses may donate items for the raffle with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund.  Items may be dropped off at Destination Travel on Main St. during normal business hours.  To arrange for pickup of the item(s), please contact the Chamber at 315-576-3818. You may purchase raffle tickets at Fox Law Office along with your dinner tickets. If you prefer to support the scholarship fund with a donation, you may write a check payable to Sodus Chamber of Commerce and send it to PO Box 187 Sodus, NY 14551-9510.

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Good things come to those who wait.

A smiling Starford Steinhoff with his Class of 2019 Williamson High School Diploma

Starford W. “Star” Steinhoff did not wait to serve his county in 1944, when soldiers were needed for World War II. He was drafted right out of his junior class. He subsequently did not receive his High School Diploma from Hutch Technical High School in Buffalo, where he attended.

At age 93, Mr. Steinhoff has lived a very full life…and after waiting 75 years, a “high school diploma” can be added to his many honors.

The Williamson Class of 2019 has stepped up, under a new program called “Operation Recognition”, and accepted Mr. Steinhoff into their ranks.

A ceremony, full of pomp and circumstance, at the Williamson High School auditorium on Thursday morning, March 28th, allowed his family, friends, School staff and fellow students to honor him.

Speaking for the Class of 2019, Irini Konstantinou welcomed Steinhoff to their senior class, and Class President Josh Bailey promised that “Star” would be included on the list of the Williamson Class of 2019 graduates on their official t-shirt, which he would be offered to wear proudly.

PFC Steinhoff, began his military career in 1944 when he was just 18. He had been held back due to illness and scarlet fever, so never actually got to complete his senior year. Starford served in the European theater, primarily in France, where he was an American liberator, with the 66th Infantry, proudly named the “Black Panthers”.

He earned these citations: Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory ribbon, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).

On November 9th of last year, the Consulate General

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Two people from Wayne County have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges. Police say the victim was from Rochester, but his body was taken to Syracuse – where it was discovered in a vacant house.

On Monday (3/25), investigators received information regarding a missing person who was believed to be the victim of a serious crime.

Rochester Major Crimes investigators worked with New York State Police in Syracuse to locate the vehicle associated with the missing person. They found it at a vacant home on Dearborn Place in Syracuse Monday. Investigators found a man’s body inside the home.

It is alleged the victim, identified as Maximillion Cook, was fatally shot on Pennsylvania Avenue in Rochester. The location houses a music studio.

“He was very kind. He had a big heart,” said his friend, Christopher Fitzgerald.

The two were collaborating on a music video for a new album. Cook was at the music studio Saturday afternoon. Court papers say he was shot in the torso with a semi automatic handgun at that location around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

“During a time none of us was here, he was here,” Fitzgerald said. “We don’t know what transpired, and we’re trying to figure that out ourselves.”

On Tuesday (3/26), the Rochester Police Tactical Unit tried to pull over a car wanted in connection with the homicide investigation. The vehicle did not stop, leading to a chase. The pursuit ended on Clifford Avenue near Jerold Street, where the car collided with a city garbage truck.

Surveillance video from an auto shop across the street captured the collision. The driver of the car was taken away by ambulance.

Aries Ash, 30, appeared before a Rochester City Court judge wearing a neck brace. Both Ash and Charisse Walton, age 36, residing at 8525 Ridge Road in North Rose, are accused of murder.

Both were arraigned on Second-Degree Murder charges. A plea of not guilty was entered for Ash.

Due to a conflict of interest, the public defender’s office is unable to represent Walton in this case. She is due back in court Thursday for assignment of counsel. In the interim, the judge entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.

Prosecutors say the case will proceed to a grand jury. Outside of court Wednesday, they spoke about the added coordination that’s required when a case spans more than one jurisdiction.

“Anytime there are multiple jurisdictions involved, you certainly coordinate with all of your law enforcement partners to make sure that you have everybody you need to present the best case,” said Assistant District Attorney Julie Hahn, “and we’re no strangers to doing that. We’ve done that before. So, like any other case where you have that involved, you make a concerted effort to get all the individuals you need and all the evidence you need to present to the grand jury. It’s just a matter of organization.”

A large group of family and friends gathered at Cook’s music studio Wednesday morning.

“We were ready to make this music, and now it’s not going to happen for him,” said Fitzgerald. “It’s hard.”

On Thursday (3/28) Rochester City Police vehicle and a Wayne County Sheriff’s vehicle were  parked in front of the Ridge Road, North Rose residence.

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SHORTSVILLE: Died on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 82. Family and friends are invited to call from 5-7pm on Monday, April 1 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra where a funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, April 2. Burial will follow in Palmyra Village Cemetery. Pease consider memorials to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 300 East River Rd., P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627

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ONTARIO: Entered into rest on (Thursday) March 28, 2019 at age 94. Predeceased by his parents: Gerrit and Anne (Ameele) Hospers; sister: Eunice Sjolin; brother: Eugene Hospers. Gerrit proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was in the 17th Airborne Division, 194th Glider Infantry and attained rank of Corporal.  He graduated from Hope College in Michigan in 1950 and then started working as an Analytical Chemist for Kodak, retiring in 1983. He was a well-known organist in the area and was currently playing at the First Presbyterian Church of Ontario Center. He is survived by his sister: Lois Jalving of Holland, Michigan; nieces, church family and friends. A celebration of Gerrit’s life will be held on (Thursday) April 4, 2019 at 11am followed by a luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church of Ontario Center: 1638 Ridge Rd, Ontario, NY 14519. Online condolences can be expressed at www.youngfuneralhomeny.com

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ROCHESTER: Died unexpectedly in his sleep on March 28, 2019 at the age of 53. Shawn was born on March 10, 1966 in Rochester, New York to Barry and Juliana Cammarono Rollins. He was a computer and technology enthusiast. Shawn enjoyed music, movies and he loved cats. Shawn is predeceased by his father Barry A. Rollins; maternal grandparents Dorothy and George Delevack and paternal grandparents Marge and Fred Rollins. He is survived by his mother Juliana (Richard) Vice; son Shane Joseph Mott; sister Fayne (Jeff) Winter; nephews Geofferey Winter and Michael Winter; great-nephew Draven Winter; Aunt Judy (Tom) Hackett; cousin Scott Hackett; step-brothers Rick (Donna) Vice, David Vice and Jon Vice; step-nephews Carl (Christie) Vice, Adam Vice, Danny Vice and Zachery Vice. Family and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Thursday, April 4 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra. A brief prayer service will follow calling at 7pm. In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to FLACRA, Otte Hall, 28 East Main Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or online; ttps://www.flacra.org/donate. Online Condolences @ www.rlyostfuneralhome.com

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The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of the minutes from the prior meeting.

The Board received written communication from Frank Vascukynas (received March 27, 2019) which was noted as “entered into minutes” without further discussion.   

Public Input was listed next on the agenda with two scheduled speakers. Tracy Vanderwall was not in attendance and thus made no comment.  This was followed by an attempted public input by Marc Carrier which was abruptly interrupted by Chairperson Kenneth Miller who stated that the Board would accept his submitted documents, but not verbal statements. 

When Carrier challenged being silenced, stating that he was listed on the agenda, the atmosphere of the meeting swiftly changed. There was next a series of fiery comments by Councilman Michael Lambrix directed at Carrier, with Councilman Lambrix actually rising from his seat and loudly demanding that Carrier cease his comments, referencing removal of Carrier from the meeting by law enforcement.  

Councilman Todd Pipitone interjected, suggesting that Carrier be granted his allotted 3 minutes of input.  This was quickly met by Chairperson Miller’s silencing gavel and the Board turned its attention to Reports of Standing Committees. The Board approved the following motions: 

– Highway Superintendent to sign the 2019 Highway Auction Agreement

– Supervisor to sign Contract with County for mowing on County Roads   

– Supervisor to sign Land purchase agreement for lot behind Town Hall  

– Award ownership of abandoned vehicle discovered on property recently acquired by John Koeberle

The Board then motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation; Marc Carrier inquired as to specifics of said litigation and was met with additional retort from Councilman Lambrix. The next Town Board Meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2019 at 7:00 at East Palmyra Fire Hall.

by Casey Carpenter

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The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the Board meetings dated February 27 & March 20 were approved.

Town resident Bethany Comella approached the Board with a continuing issue with her driveway which is located on property of Taylor Park, and that she would like to purchase the portion of the land. She cited her personal maintenance of the driveway, wind damage, garbage accrual, and potential liability as factors for the Board to consider.  After lengthy discussion of the legal aspects of sales of park land, Supervisor Emmel ultimately led the Board to move forward and investigate the process required to sell the land to Ms Comella.

Town Legal counsel will contact Senators Helming and Manktelow to begin the process.  

A date was set for Public Hearing on 4/24 at 6:40 to discuss opting out of exemptions for certain solar/electric systems.

Rebecca Knibbs, a local landlord, approached the Board regarding apartment inspections.  She stated that her tenants  have refused to allow entry to their units citing 4th Amendment rights to privacy and State regulations that exclude single family and duplex units from inspection. The Board clarified that local code enforcement requires all apartments be inspected in order for landlords to maintain their local licensure. 

The matter was tentatively resolved with Mrs. Knibbs planning to have her tenets contact Code Enforcement directly to see if scheduling flexibility could resolve the issue.  

The Ambulance Report was reviewed and included news of 3 EMT applicants.  

There is an issue of employees that have resigned without returning property; the Board will contact the former employees by letter to request return of the items.  

The Board reviewed 3 estimates for repairs to the Ambulance base and ultimately awarded it to Finger Lakes Garage Door.  

Two members were approved as Alternates to the Town Planning Board, Glen Waasman and Joan Wallis. The Town Assesor was approved to attend a training on valuing vacant properties. 

The Highway Department raised the issue of possible work needed on the downtown light, as well as long term planning for equipment needs.  The Board approved the purchase of a 2018 Dodge Ram. 

 A bid for lawn mowing and landscaping of Town properties was approved for Simpson Lawncare.  

The Board approved General Fund vouchers #137 through #197 totaling $131,566.53 and Highway Fund Vouchers #38 through #56 totaling $44,788.85. 

The next Town Board Meeting is scheduled for April 24th at 6:30.

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 A regular meeting of the Ontario Town Board was held on March 25, 2019 at the Ontario Town Hall with ten members of the community in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 7pm. 

Their first order of business was to add a revision to the agenda which involved the authorization to advertise for spring clean-up.

The board  approved the minutes from March 11, 2019, and Marh 18, 2019. 

Next the board approved the following business items:

• Request to attend Valuation of Vacant Land class- Mel Halstead

• The increase of the attorney fees allotment from $15,000 to $25,000

• Contract for NEQUALS

• AED Powerheart Purchases

• Authorization to develop specs and collect bids for a Town Hall Generator

• Authorization to Advertise for Spring Cleanup

Supervisor Frank Robusto then notified the board that during the next meeting on April 8, 2019 Casey Mastro from the New York Power Authority will be speaking to the board about a LED lighting for the town light poles. 

During the public comments two attendees spoke. 

The board was made aware of personnel title issues in past meeting minutes. The board was also asked about charges by different responders for ambulance calls and the total yearly savings that has been generated from the use of solar arrays.

Before the meeting was ended, Deputy Town Supervisor Joseph Catalano asked about roof estimates and suggested options be explored to either fix the existing roof or replace the entire roof.

The board then went into executive session at 7:38pm and the meeting was ended shortly after.

By Amber Linson 

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A regular meeting of the Village of Clyde was called to order at 7:00pm by the Mayor. In attendance were Jerry Fremouw, mayor, Ann Fenton, Clerk/Treasurer, and trustees Paul Ferindino, Brad Shimp, Mike Nicoletta, and Rolo Kanaley. 

  Clerk/Treasurer’s report was brought up. Local law concerning  Roloff Containers was passed. 

The village budget was approved. Water rate increase was approved and is in the new budget.  A new crossing guard is in the works.

Budget amendments are passed. The investment policy was updated.

The Empire State trail is being held back a year. A meeting is needed to clarify.

The Clerk treasurer’s report moved and seconded.

 Minutes were approved for meetings held on February 25, February 27.

Upcoming events: 

The Easter egg hunt in Clyde will be on April 13th at 9:00am., SOAR fliers for upcoming events were distributed.  Cycle on the Erie is Tuesday July 9th.

4 members on the board will attend NYCOM conference.

Jeff Shields reported for the police department. 

There’s still an active search for a missing person. Brian Walker has resigned and transferred to Waterloo PD. Jordan Rappa is a new applicant for the police department and the application was approved. There was a request made for the speed trailer to be put out on Waterloo Street to get a count.

Tom Sawtelle gave Zoning report.

He called for an amendment to the zoning law regarding home occupations.

He also called for a meeting to discuss buildings that need to be addressed by the downtown improvement committee.

The clock is to be removed from the park because it was hit by a vehicle.

Steve Metzger gave the engineer report.

Wilson’s Garage was discussed. The trucks are driving on people’s yards on Galen Elizabeth and Ford street. A code change was discussed.

Various construction projects were discussed. Dan Dapolito further discussed these projects

Water report was discussed. The plan for a backup water source was scrapped because the landowner wouldn’t sell, so new options need to be explored.

James Reed gave the public works report.

by Holly Wright

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PALMYRA: Passed away on March 27, 2019 in Rochester, NY at the age of 47. A graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush, NY and past attendee of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Paul resided in Palmyra, NY for 21 years. Paul (Pee to his friends–his initials) was, in general, kind, generous, and hilarious. He was a brilliant Voice over IP, network engineer and OpsSec guy. Paul was either a great or terrible teacher depending on whether your learning style accommodated LART gun (nerf) projectiles to the face. He had very little patience for anyone who couldn’t instantly get the topic at hand, even his wife (“I’ve told you this, why don’t you ever remember?”). He could be opinionated, stubborn, inflexible, and exasperating. If there was a right way to do it, it was his way. But ask him to fix something and he was on it, no job too big or small. He is remembered as a friend and mentor to many. Paul is survived by his wife of 23 years, Erica; her parents, Nancy and George Palmer; his, parents Pat and Paul Erkkila; brothers, Ted (Siobhan) and Brian; nephews, Henry and Niek, a greyhound and galgo, a few chickens, several unfinished hobbies. As he requested, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in Paul’s memory may do so at any of the following nonprofit organizations: http://sighthoundunderground.com/ (The Sighthound Underground) https://www.interlockroc.org/  (Interlock, Rochester’s Hackerspace) https://www.eff.org/ (The Electronic Frontier Foundation) https://www.greyhoundadopt.org/ (Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY). Please leave Paul’s family an online condolence by visiting his tribute wall on www.murphyfuneralservices.com.

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MACEDON: Passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at age 77. Judy was the youngest of 7 children and born to William and Agnes Blance, in Fowler, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Kelley (Robert) Levitsky; son, Craig (Melissa) Dean; grandchildren, Steven, Ryan and Rebecca Levitsky, Hannah and Nathan Dean; sister, Hazel Blance; sister-in-law, Helen Blance; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and especially with her grandchildren. If you plan on attending Jude’s services, please wear something pink in honor of her favorite color! Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 1 PM – 2PM on Friday (April 12) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1040 Rte. 31, Macedon, NY 14502, where Judy’s memorial service will be held at 2 PM.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com. 

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ONTARIO: Passed away on April 1, 2019 at age 83.  She was born in Amsterdam, NY to Gilbert and Ruth Otto.  Faye was also predeceased by her husband, Francis Thompson; son, Robert J. Scheiber in 2007; sister-in-law, Susan Otto. She is survived by her son and his wife, John W. (Felicia L.) Scheiber, Jr.; grandchildren, John W. (Carla) Scheiber, III and Amanda J. Scheiber; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, James C. Otto and Dr. David C. (Linda) Otto. Faye graduated from former Wilber H. Lynch High School in 1953 and attended Union University School of Nursing from 1953-1955.  She later graduated from Fulton-Montgomery Community College Nursing Program in 1973.  First employed as an RN at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, Faye later moved to Lynchburg, VA, where she worked as an RN at Virginia Baptist Hospital.  In 1995, Faye retired and moved back to the Amsterdam, NY area. While residing in Lynchburg, Faye met and married Francis Thompson in 1989.  He died in 1999.  Family and friends may gather for visitation from 11:30 AM – 12 PM on Friday (April 5) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519, where a funeral service for Faye will be held at 12 PM.  Interment will be held in Hagamans Mills Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Faye may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit Faye’s Tribute Wall by visiting www.murphyfuneralservices.com.   

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WOLCOTT: Age 79, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, April 1, 2019. Doris was born May 20, 1939 in Sodus, a daughter to late Abraham and Katherine Boyington DeNeef. She worked at DeMay Living Center in Newark as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant, loved the outdoors and was a member of Wolcott VFW Auxiliary. Doris was predeceased by her sister, Beverly VanLare, brother, Abe, and great-grandson, Aiden.  She is survived by her sisters, Fran (John) Foss and Gladys (Howard) Garrett; sister-in-law, Bonnie DeNeef; 5 children, Rhonda (Randy) Kerr, Kristeen (Tom) Poole, Rob (Barbara) Wentworth, Robin (Jeff) Grosz and Tim (Marie) Dopp; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, who loved her and knew she always had some fun saying, game or surprise for them. Per her request there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642 in her memory. Arrangements are by Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, North Rose keysorfuneralhomes.com

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NEWARK/MACEDON: Robert R. Colacino, 84, died Tuesday (April 2, 2019) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Bob was born in Newark on June 18, 1934, the son of the late Michael and Madeline Maloney Colacino.  He was a life long resident of Newark and had graduated from Newark High School in 1950. He was a communicant of St. Michael Church.  Bob had worked in several auto body shops before opening Bob’s Auto Body Shop in Macedon in 1979. He retired in 1997.  Bob was an avid fisherman and loved traveling with his wife. He is survived by wife of 63 years Doris; four children Jay (Gina Lee) of Newark, Jill (Steve) Finewood of Newark, Jeffrey (Rhonda) of Clifton Springs and Gary (Joan) of Minneapolis MN;  nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Bob was predeceased by his sister Helen Clearwater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday (April 6th) at St. Michael Church, South Main Street, Newark.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials, in Bob’s name, may be made to the Alex Eligh Community Center, PO Box 43, Newark, New York 14513. www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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WEBSTER: Died on March 30, 2019, at age 74. Predeceased by her husband G. Michael “Mike” Grow and her parents Kathryn and Lindsay Moyes. Survived by her children John (Joy) Grow, Julie (Sean) Thomas, Patrick (Mary) Grow, Karin (Andrew) Whittington; grandchildren, Caitlin, Zoe, Collin, Emma, Logan, Lily, Daisy; brother Robert Moyes. Beloved in laws Tony and Rosa Grow, Maureen Martini, Dan and Karen Grow, Jim and Peggy Grow; cousin Gina Poullas, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Sunday (April 7), 2-5 PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Road, Ontario. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday (April 8), 10:00 at Holy Trinity Church, Webster. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com.

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NEWARK: Diana Blankenberg Smith 61, died on Tuesday (April 2, 2019) at her home surrounded by family. Diane was born in Sodus, New York on August 27, 1957 the daughter of the late John and Nellie VanDenheuvel Blankenberg.  She was a graduate of Newark High School. Diana worked for Wayne ARC in many capacities including the Meals on Wheels program.  She married Rod Smith on February 13, 1982. She is survived by her husband Rodney of Newark, three children Amy Smith of LeRoy and twin sons Troy and Adam Smith both of Newark, seven brothers Lewis, David, Tom, Jim, Jerry, Steve and Michael Blankenberg,  two sisters Patricia Peters and Barbara Moon, her mother-in-law June Smith.  She was predeceased by  four brothers John, Larry, Charles and Donald Blankenberg. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Calvary Life Center, 835 Peirson Ave., Newark, New York on Saturday (April 13, 2019) from 1pm to 4 pm.  Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman Street., Rochester, New York  14513. www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

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SODUS POINT: Age 59, of Sodus Point, passed away in his winter home in Florida on February 27th, 2019. Predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Fae Kruse, in 2014. Loved by his family, friends, and community, he will be remembered most for his free-spirit and the beautiful flowers that he cultivated and gave so generously to many. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2019, at 2:00pm, at the Sodus Point United Methodist Church.

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