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Charles "Andy" G. Anderson
SENECA FALLS - Mr. Charles 'Andy" G. Anderson, 87, of 26A Stanton Meadows Town Homes, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 in the Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Friends called Friday, March 4 at the Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. Military rites were that evening by members of the Waterloo Memorial Post 6433 V.F.W. and Warner-VanRiper American Legion Post 435.
The funeral was Saturday, March 5 in the funeral home. The Rev. Donald Kennedy, pastor at Lake Country Christian Church, officiated. Spring burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery in Waterloo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterloo Memorial Post 6433, VFW, 29 W. Elisha St., Waterloo, 13165.
Charles was born March 18, 1917, in Waterloo, the son of John A. and Jennie M. Nelson Anderson. He was an Army veteran, having served from 1936 until 1939 separating from the service as a corporal; and then from 1942 until 1945, before retiring as a sergeant. He was a life member of the Waterloo Memorial Post 6433 VFW. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. Charles was an avid bowler.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, whom he married
Aug. 31, 1941, Eva Rose Anderson; four sons, Charles (Catherine) Anderson of Phelps, Gerry (Cindy) Anderson of Waterloo, Ronald Anderson of Waterloo, Robert (Betty) Anderson of Geneva; three daughters, Janet Peisher of Phelps, Carl (Joan) Arno of Waterloo, Rose Wandell of Seneca Falls; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rocco (Evelyn) Church of Ithaca, Charles (May) Williams of Geneva; a special nephew, Gary (Cheryl) Anderson of Oakland Park, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one brother, George Anderson, and one sister, Jenny Jones.
Charles L. Hefferon Jr.
PHELPS - Charles L. Hefferon Jr., 68, of 2557 Johnson Road, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 at his home.
Friends called Wed., March 2 at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home. A funeral service was Thursday, March 3 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Burial will be in the Joslyn cemetery in Phelps at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American leukemia Society, House of John or Clifton Springs Cancer Center.
Charles was born in Clifton Springs, the son of Charles and Vermylia Christopher Hefferon. In 1955, he joined the Army and was stationed overseas in Janu, Germany. He worked at the American Can Company in Geneva, and later was employed at NYSEG as a pipe fitter, where he retired after 27 years. Charles was a rhythm guitar player and vocalist for the County Band "Just Us."
Charles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn L. Hand Hefferon; a daughter, Michelle (Craig) Ingerick of Phelps; a sister, Clara (Herman) Frahs of Geneva; two grandchildren, Jessica and Chad Ingerick of Phelps; two brothers-in-law, Arlene (Ronald) Bodine of Florida, Vivian (Robert) Russell of Phelps; and several nieces and nephews.
Charles was predeceased by his son, Charles L. Hefferon III; and his sister, Evelyn Clark.
Graydon J. Williams
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Graydon J. Williams, 76, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Indianapolis.
Graydon's ashes will be interred in Los Osos, Calif.
Graydon was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Hunlock Creek, Pa., the oldest child of David and Merle Williams, who later moved to Hibbard Ave. in Clifton Springs. He graduated in 1946 from Clifton Springs Central School and attended Fredonia State Teachers College for one year before joining the Air Force, where he was assigned to the Air Force Jazz Band. He traveled across Europe for several years playing trumpet and trombone behind Bob Hope and many other stars, who entertained our troops in the era of the Berlin Airlift.
Graydon returned to the United States in 1952 and married
Joanne Kniess of Greeley, Colo. The newlyweds moved to Boston, where he studied at the New England Conservatory of Music for six years, earning degrees in jazz musical arranging.
He then served several years on the faculty of the College of the Ozarks in Arkansas before moving to California as Director of Bands at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo. His moonlighting jazz combos did hundreds of performances at weddings, state fairs, nightclubs and dances. He also wrote the musical arrangements for many of the Miss California contestants.
He is survived by two daughters, Donna (Neal) Feaver of Tampa, Fla.; and Evelyn Williams or Morro Bay, Calif.; a son, Donald (Diane) of Los Osos, Calif.; a sister, Pat (Duane) Wakefield of Port Orange, Fla.; two brothers, David Glenn (Ada) of Louisville, Ky. And Gail (Hannah) of Montgomery, Ala., all graduates of Clifton Springs Central School; four grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and a special friend, Shirley Norsen of Mountain Home, Ark. and Clifton Springs.
He was predeceased by is wife, Joanne, and their infant son, Daniel.
Frederick Clark Jr.
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Frederick Clark Jr., 84, formerly of Cress Road in Phelps, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
Friends called Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at the Cheney Funeral Home in Phelps. Funeral services were Sunday in the United Church of Phelps with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Burial will be in the Spring in Oaklawn cemetery.
It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Phelps Volunteer Fire Department, 7 Exchange St., Phelps 14532 or to the Phelps Historical Society, 66 Main St., Phelps 14532.
Fred was born May 13, 1920, the son of Frederick and Inez Lefler Clark Sr. He worked for 43 years for Bero Construction in Waterloo, and was a member of the Rochester Engineering Local 832. Fred was a past member of the Phelps special police force and was the oldest living member of the Phelps Fire Department. He was a past assistant chief and life member of the fire department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and stock car racing.
He is survived by his children, Frederick (Marcia) Clark III of Tewksbury, Mass.; Sandra (Daniel) McIntyre, Donald R. (Jean) Clark, and Bruce D. (Joan) Clark, all of Phelps; Kevin J. Clark of Clifton Springs, Phyllis (Harry) Bailey of Lyons, Gayle (William) McGory of Stanley, and Floyd Clark of Texas; a sister, Charlotte (David) Alexander of Berkshire; a sister-in-law Shirley Casselman of Newark; two brothers-in-law, David (Beverly) Dayton of Port Gibson, Jack (Linda) Dayton of Honeoye; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by is wife, Doris E. Clark, who died in 2000; four brothers, Gerald, George, Richard and Rollyn Clark; and a sister, Elva Jackson.
Kenneth D. Evans
WATERLOO - Mr. Kenneth D. Evans, 86, formerly of Waterloo and Phelps, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005 in the Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
In following with his wishes, there were no calling hours. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Ave., Olean 14760.
Ken was born May 26, 1918, in Portville, the son of Harold D. and Myrtle O. Johnson Evans. He was a 1936 graduate of Olean High School.
A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of the VFW Post 1619 of Olean and played in the VFW Drum Corps. He retired in 1981 from Clark Brothers, now known as Dresser-Rand, in Olean. While living in Olean, he was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church of Olean. He was an avid Yankees fan and in his younger years enjoyed playing baseball and softball. Ken was also an avid bowler
He is survived by one son, Kevin D. Evans and his companion, Lisa Jocius of Hinsdale; two daughters, Kathryn (William K. II) Cross of Wilmington and Karen Griffey of Olean; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine C. Evans; and two brothers, Clifford and Donald Evans.
Grace Helen Hendricksen Larsen
SAVANNAH - Grace Helen Hendricksen Larsen, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Champlain Valley Physician Hospital in Plattsburgh.
Calling hours were Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at the Chateaugay Funeral Home in Chateaugay, in Franklin County, where a funeral began at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will follow this spring in Savannah.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alice Hyde Nursing Home.
Grace was born Sept. 24, 1917, in New Denmark, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Hans and Esther Hendricksen, and was married
to Jens Peter Larsen. Grace was loved and blessed by her caregiver, Shirley Johnston, who loved her like a mother. In their friendship, Shirley came to know Grace as truly an "Amazing Grace." The family will be forever thankful for Shirley.
She is survived by a son, Robert (Karen) Larsen of Phelps, and a daughter, Rena (Mackenzie) Larsen Watson of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; a brother, Richard Hendricksen of Toronto; and sisters, Rowena Larsen of Toronto, Ontario; and Margaret dean of New Brunswick, Canada. Grandma Grace was loved by her grandchildren, Peter (Lori) Watson, Michael (Kim) Larsen, Bradley (Shauna) Larsen and Tanya Larsen; her great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Katie Watson, Michela and Michael Larsen, Erica and Bradley Larsen Jr.; two foster grandchildren, Sheila and Sandy, and a foster great-grandchild, Corty; and many nieces and nephews.
Grace was predeceased by her husband, and a son, Wayne Larsen; and by four brothers, Wilfred, Philip, Raymond and Michael "Junior"; and two sisters, Bertha and Lois.
Howard B. Smith
JUNIUS - Howard B. Smith, 87, of 1000 Whiskey Hill Road, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 in his home.
There were no calling hours. A memorial service was Thursday, March 10 in the Junius Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ellen Donnan Carroll, pastor of the church, officiated. Spring burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery in Waterloo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Junius Presbyterian Church.
Howard was born July 9, 1917, in Geneva, the son of Herbert F. and Hattie E. Smith. He was a 1937 graduate of the Phelps Union and Classical School. He owned and operated his own farm for many years. Howard was an insurance agent for the Finger Lakes Fire and Casualty Co. from 1950 to 1995 and served on the board of directors from 1950 to 1990. He was a member of the Junius Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Fellows Smith, who died May 30, 2002.
CELESTE M. FOREMAN
Seneca Falls-Celeste M. Foreman, 97, passed away Thursday (March 10, 2005) at the Huntington Living Center, Waterloo. Private memorial services will be at the convenience of her family. Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Seneca Falls, 2 Chapel St., Seneca Falls 13148 in memory of Celeste.
Celeste was born May 5, 1907 in Cement, OK, the daughter of David and Lily Fees Ennis. Mrs. Foreman lived in several states and traveled extensively with her husband, Gordon Arthur Foreman.
She is survived by a son, Gordon (Alice) Foreman of Seneca Falls; three grandchildren, Teri Stupp of Seneca Falls, Cheryl (Joseph) Andreas also of Seneca Falls and Jackie (Greg) Powers of Phelps; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Arthur Foreman, in 1963.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, 21 State St., Seneca Falls.
HAROLD E. SEMMLER
Newark/Marion - Harold E. Semmler, 86, died Thursday (March 10, 2005) at the DeMay Living Center.
Funeral Services were held Thursday (March 17) at 6:00 p.m. at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St. in Newark. Burial will be in Marion cemetery.
Mr. Semmler was born April 17, 1918, in Kendall, the son of Charles and Wilhelmina Wagtske Semmler. For 25 years, he owned and operated a fruit and vegetable farm on the Marion Williamson Road in Marion, retiring in 1972. He was a member and past board member of the Wayne County Growers Association. After retirement, he and his wife lived in Sodus Point and Palmetto, Fla., and later moved to Newark. Harold was a member of the United Church in Marion where he had been a deacon. He was a member of the Walworth Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. An avid bowler and golfer, he was a life member of the Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club.
Harold is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth of Clifton springs; three sons, Daniel (Jean) of Penfield, John (Shelley) of Ithaca and F. William (Kathy) of Newark; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor (Donald) Stanton of Lewisburg, Tenn., Arlene Yantz of Middlesex and Leona Beach of Ledyard, Conn.; several nieces and nephews.
Harold was predeceased by a brother, Carl.
STANLEY E. CUMMINGS
Clifton Springs - Stanley E. Cummings, 66, formerly of Main Street, passed away Thursday (March 10, 2005) at the House of John in Clifton Springs.
Friends called on Sunday (March 13) at the Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., in Clifton Springs. Funeral Services were Monday (March 14) at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Spence officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Pioneer cemetery.
Friends may contribute to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs 14432 or to the Noah Project c/o United Methodist Church, 1 E. Main St., Clifton Springs 14432 in Stanley's memory.
Stanley was born Dec. 11, 1938 in Clifton springs, the son of the late Stanley and Lily Mae Cummings and had lived in the area all of his life. He was a retired lift truck operator for Tyco in Canandaigua. Stanley was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church and the Canandaigua Elks Club. He was an avid bowler, active board member of the Canandaigua Men's Bowling Association and was inducted into the Canandaigua Bowling Hall of Fame in 1996. Stanley was a former member of the Canandaigua Moose Lodge. He loved playing cards, fishing and hunting. Stanley was happiest spending time with his grandchildren, whom he adored. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Beverly; children, Cheryl (Andrew) Baumgartner of Farmington, Brian Cummings of Canandaigua, Barbara (John) Barkley of Farmington and Eric (Amy) Cummings of Canandaigua; grandchildren, Aaron, Benjamin and Shawn Cummings, Mathew, Emily, Nathan and Megan Baumgartner, Sara and Paige Barkley and Caleb Cummings; brother, William (Kathy) Cummings of Walworth; brother-in-law, David (Barbara) Miles; sisters, Shirley (Harold) Watts of Shortsville, Marion (Joseph) Frankovitch of Florida; sisters-in-law, Shirley Doyle and Elizabeth Randall.
Stanley was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Edwin Miles, Frank Randall and Michael Doyle.
