OBITUARIES

Groveland – July 9, 2019 Carol A. Pender

07/12/2019 by SUN STAFF

Carol A. Pender, age 74, of Groveland, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Milton Pender, her children, Cindy (Richard) Canarvis of Livonia, Jeffrey (Kerri) Pender of Tampa, FL, loving grandson, Parker Canarvis of Livonia and her brother, Carl (Nobuko) Benware of Groveland. Carol was born May 16, 1945 in Owl's Head, NY the daughter of Archie and Gertrude Barcomb Benware. She was a retired Secretary … [Read more...]

Geneseo – July 8, 2019 Ray R. Ruliffson

07/11/2019 by SUN STAFF

Ray R. Ruliffson, age 67, of Geneseo, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Marion Ruliffson, brothers, Glenn “Butch” and Casey Ruliffson. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Beth Ruliffson, father, Allen Ruliffson, children, Kim (Nico Bennett) Ruliffson of ND, Jenn (Larry) Stroud of VA, Eric Ruliffson of TX, Kaytee (Aaron) Ruliffson-Orzolick of … [Read more...]

Spencerport/York – July 7, 2019 Gary A. Carson

07/11/2019 by SUN STAFF

Gary A. Carson, age 67, of Spencerport formerly of York, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his Father, William Carson Jr. and brother, Dale Carson. He is survived by his sons, William (Mary) Carson of Lima, David (Danielle) Carson of Spencerport, Dana Carson of Geneseo, 10 grandchildren, mother, Mary Carson, several nieces and nephew. Gary was born August 27, 1951 in Warsaw, NY the son of … [Read more...]

Lima – June 28, 2019 Paul Turk

07/08/2019 by SUN STAFF

LIMA - June 28, 2019 at age 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Hildegarde (Werner) Turk; children Christine Turk, Lisa Rowe; grandchildren, Lea (Ryan) Lown, Christopher Rowe (fiancée, Jeane Douglas), Lindsay (Peter) Campbell. Paul was born on Trafford, PA the son of John & Valerie Turk. He worked for Joslyn Insulator in Lima as an electrician until his retirement. Paul was a WW II Army Veteran, and also a member of the Lima … [Read more...]

Phelps/Livonia – June 30, 2019 Shawn M. Schmidt

07/08/2019 by SUN STAFF

Phelps/Livonia: June 30, 2019 at age 42. Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Movureen (Shelley) Schmidt. Survived by his sister Heidi (Larry) Beardsley of Rush and brother Luke (Myra) Schmidt of Arkport. Shawn is also survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew, aunts, uncles, several cousins and friends. Shawn was born on April 9, 1977 in Rochester, NY to parents Matthew and Movureen Schmidt. He attended Livonia High School and later worked as a … [Read more...]

Cuylerville – July 5, 2019 Carmen J. Gallo, Sr.

07/05/2019 by SUN STAFF

Carmen J. Gallo, Sr., age 86, of Cuylerville, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia, NY. He was predeceased by his grandson, Frankie Dollinger. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Gallo, children, Mary Jo (Mike) Burger of GA, John Gallo of Alden, NY, Jackie (Mike) Cellini of Webster, Carmen (Mara) Gallo Jr. of Retsof, Marcy Carson of Mt. Morris, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister, Diane Bissisi … [Read more...]

Avon – July 2, 2019 Richard J. Davidson

07/03/2019 by SUN STAFF

Avon: At age 88, Dick passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Rochester to the late, Robert and Blanche Davidson. Dick was predeceased by his siblings; Robert Davidson and Elthea Close. He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Katharine Davidson, his daughters; Valerie (Michael) Whitaker, Janis (Kelly) Cole, Tricia (Tom) Bruckel, his seven grandchildren; Shauna (Zack) Caratozzolo, Erin (Seth) … [Read more...]

Livonia – July 1, 2019 Guy R. Smith

07/03/2019 by SUN STAFF

Livonia: Guy passed away on July 1, 2019 after a short illness at age 73. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years Rhoma (Johnston) Smith, his parents Floyd and Jessie (Smiraglia) Smith, beloved son Steven Paul Smith and brother Gary Smith. Survived by children, Shelly Ranney (Tom Bergman) of Rochester and Scott (Kellie) Smith of Syracuse; his brother Glenn (Gayle) Smith of NC; sisters-in-law Karyl (Rodney) Wixted of Geneseo and Sally … [Read more...]

Livonia/Rochester – June 24, 2019 Evelyn M. Lawida

06/26/2019 by SUN STAFF

Livonia/Rochester: At age 77 years, Evelyn passed peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY on June 24, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Helen Lawida and her brother Edward Lawida. Survived by her sister Inez and her nephew Jay. Evelyn is also survived by her school teaching community in Livonia and friends. Evelyn was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo and a dedicated teacher at the Livonia Central School District for … [Read more...]

Livonia – June 23, 2019 Scot R. Philipson “Scotty”