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W. Gilmore McKie
BRIGHTON: July 30, 2006. Survived by his wife, Eunice; daughter, Janet McKie (Eric Moon); 2 stepdaughter,
Norrine Halverson and Ellen (David) Sheive; 1 niece, Heidi Tomkiewicz; 1 nephew, Doug Schlegel.
A Masonic Service will be held on Friday Aug 4 at 12 Noon followed by a Celebration of his Life, in the
Creation Chapel in White Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to the Parkinson Support
Group. Arrangements:Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home.
Robert L. Zahn
PITTSFORD: Thursday, July 6, 2006, age 73. He leaves his wife and best friend, Linda; brother, Charles
(Dorothy) of FL; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Leonard of VT; nieces and nephews. Robert was a member and
presiding officer of Northfield Lodge, No. 426, F&AM; served as Grand Representative to Denmark; Hiram
Chapter No. 62, RAM, where he served as DDGHP; Doric Council No. 19, RSM, Grand Representative to
Texas; Cyrene/Monroe Commandery, KT. He received the Order of the Purple Cross, the highest honor
possible. He was a member of Genesee Council No. 51, Allied Masonic Degrees; Rochester Consistory,
AASR; and served several times as Patron, of both Lilac Star Chapter No. 57 and Rochester Chapter No.
314, Order of the Eastern Star.
Friends may call 4-7 P.M. Fri. at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Masonic and
Eastern Star Services starting at 7:30 P.M.
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Sat, July 15 at United Church of Pittsford, 123 South Main St., Pittsford 14534.
A written memory or picture of Bob would be appreciated for his memory book, and may be brought to the
Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to United Church of Pittsford, or Hematology Oncology Unit,
Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.
David L. Bishop
March 31, 2006, age 68. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Elisabeth. David was a retiree of Eastman Kodak.
Reference: Falvo Funeral Home, 872-1010
Joe Abamonte
I must regretfully inform you that my father past away on January 29th 2006. Friends may call Thursday the
2nd of February at the funeral home of Henry D. Halloran & son Inc., 5781 West Henrietta Road between
5PM - 8:00PM. On Friday the 3rd, family and friends will meet at the Lake Avenue gate of the Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery at 1:45 PM for my father's graveside service at 2:00PM. To light a candle in memory of
our father please go to www.halloranfuneral home.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,TN 38105.
BRIGHTON: July 30, 2006. Survived by his wife, Eunice; daughter, Janet McKie (Eric Moon); 2 stepdaughter,
Norrine Halverson and Ellen (David) Sheive; 1 niece, Heidi Tomkiewicz; 1 nephew, Doug Schlegel.
A Masonic Service will be held on Friday Aug 4 at 12 Noon followed by a Celebration of his Life, in the
Creation Chapel in White Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to the Parkinson Support
Group. Arrangements:Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home.
Robert L. Zahn
PITTSFORD: Thursday, July 6, 2006, age 73. He leaves his wife and best friend, Linda; brother, Charles
(Dorothy) of FL; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Leonard of VT; nieces and nephews. Robert was a member and
presiding officer of Northfield Lodge, No. 426, F&AM; served as Grand Representative to Denmark; Hiram
Chapter No. 62, RAM, where he served as DDGHP; Doric Council No. 19, RSM, Grand Representative to
Texas; Cyrene/Monroe Commandery, KT. He received the Order of the Purple Cross, the highest honor
possible. He was a member of Genesee Council No. 51, Allied Masonic Degrees; Rochester Consistory,
AASR; and served several times as Patron, of both Lilac Star Chapter No. 57 and Rochester Chapter No.
314, Order of the Eastern Star.
Friends may call 4-7 P.M. Fri. at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Masonic and
Eastern Star Services starting at 7:30 P.M.
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Sat, July 15 at United Church of Pittsford, 123 South Main St., Pittsford 14534.
A written memory or picture of Bob would be appreciated for his memory book, and may be brought to the
Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to United Church of Pittsford, or Hematology Oncology Unit,
Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.
David L. Bishop
March 31, 2006, age 68. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Elisabeth. David was a retiree of Eastman Kodak.
Reference: Falvo Funeral Home, 872-1010
Joe Abamonte
I must regretfully inform you that my father past away on January 29th 2006. Friends may call Thursday the
2nd of February at the funeral home of Henry D. Halloran & son Inc., 5781 West Henrietta Road between
5PM - 8:00PM. On Friday the 3rd, family and friends will meet at the Lake Avenue gate of the Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery at 1:45 PM for my father's graveside service at 2:00PM. To light a candle in memory of
our father please go to www.halloranfuneral home.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,TN 38105.
| Northfield Lodge #426 Free and Accepted Masons |
Startup, Esther M. (Bardun)
On October 15, 2006, age 95. She is predeceased by her husband, Ray. She is survived by her
daughters, Marjorie Smith, Barbara (Leet) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1
great-great-granddaughter.
The family wishes to thank Mom's caregivers at The Friendly Home on East I and Special Care Unit,
North II and especially, Janice and Sharon.
Arthur V. Engert
PITTSFORD: Passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2006.
A World War II Navy Veteran and Eastman Kodak retiree, he is survived by his daughter Terry Engert of
Florida; brother Donald (Marian) Engert of East Rochester; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth and his son
Scott.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9th, 10:00 a.m. at the Creation Chapel,
White Haven Memorial Park on Marsh Road. Contributions may be directed to the Resident's Fund of the
Highlands Living Center. Arr: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.
Bayley, Robert E.
Thursday, April 6, 2006. Predeceased by his wife, Rose. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Denise) and
Walter (Tina); his daughter, Deborah Bayley; grandchildren, Jerry (Jessica), Daniel, Elizabeth (Ray), Jon,
Alex, Christine (Greg), Lori (Joe); great-granddaughter, Sophia Rose; brothers, sisters, nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call Sunday 2-5 PM at the Michael R. Yackiw Funeral Home, 1650 Empire Blvd. (at Plank
Rd.). Masonic Funeral Services, Monday 1:00 PM at the All Season Chapel of White Haven Memorial
Park. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 42 years of service and a member of Northfield Lodge
F&AM.
On October 15, 2006, age 95. She is predeceased by her husband, Ray. She is survived by her
daughters, Marjorie Smith, Barbara (Leet) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1
great-great-granddaughter.
The family wishes to thank Mom's caregivers at The Friendly Home on East I and Special Care Unit,
North II and especially, Janice and Sharon.
Arthur V. Engert
PITTSFORD: Passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2006.
A World War II Navy Veteran and Eastman Kodak retiree, he is survived by his daughter Terry Engert of
Florida; brother Donald (Marian) Engert of East Rochester; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth and his son
Scott.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9th, 10:00 a.m. at the Creation Chapel,
White Haven Memorial Park on Marsh Road. Contributions may be directed to the Resident's Fund of the
Highlands Living Center. Arr: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.
Bayley, Robert E.
Thursday, April 6, 2006. Predeceased by his wife, Rose. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Denise) and
Walter (Tina); his daughter, Deborah Bayley; grandchildren, Jerry (Jessica), Daniel, Elizabeth (Ray), Jon,
Alex, Christine (Greg), Lori (Joe); great-granddaughter, Sophia Rose; brothers, sisters, nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call Sunday 2-5 PM at the Michael R. Yackiw Funeral Home, 1650 Empire Blvd. (at Plank
Rd.). Masonic Funeral Services, Monday 1:00 PM at the All Season Chapel of White Haven Memorial
Park. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 42 years of service and a member of Northfield Lodge
F&AM.
Liane R. Zona
Age 67, formerly of Prattsburgh, died Monday October 23, 2006, at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell,
NY. Liane was born December 18th, 1938, the daughter of William and Carolyn Sutton. She was employed
for many years at L. M. Berry and Company in Rochester, NY. She enjoyed making and selling crafts at
the farmers market in Bath and being outdoors. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Sutton; sister,
Lynne Sutton both of Prattsburgh; brothers, William (Margie) Sutton of Rochester and Charlie (Cathy)
Sutton of Spencerport; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ives; grandchildren, Samantha, Kayla, and Iam all of
Prattsburgh; step-sons, John 'Mike', Mark, and Joseph Zona. She was predeceased by her husband, John
J. Zona in 2001; son, Mark Ives in 2004; and her father, William Sutton in 1981.
VanDegriff, L. Russell
UTICA, NY: Age 92, died October 19, 2006. Born in Zanesville, OH on January 2, 1914. He was married for
56 years to Vivian E. VanDegriff. He is survived by a daughter, JoAnn VanDegriff and son-in-law, Dean L.
Smith; and several nieces and nephews. He was an auto dealer in Wayland, NY and Barneveld, NY, and
owned Todd Mart Liquor Store in Brighton. He was a member of Northfield Lodge No. 426 in Pittsford and
the Damascus Shrine as well as past president of Rotary in Wayland NY
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
of the State of New York
“225 years ago, while our country was in the midst of the Revolutionary War, a more peaceable event
occurred – the formation of New York’s Grand Lodge, an event that will be commemorated by all 54,000
members of the Masonic fraternity in NY State,” said Grand Master Neal I. Bidnick. “Here in the Monroe
District, we invite our fellow residents to participate in the very special anniversary events we have
planned. It is our sincere hope that members of the public will join us to mark this historic date and learn
about the tenets of Freemasonry that we hold dear – friendship, charity, morality, community service and
brotherly love.”
“To mark the 225th anniversary of the founding of its Grand Lodge, several events will be held during the
year. Among them are:
§ A special initiative for the Brotherhood Fund campaign
§ The 225th Anniversary Cruise
§ The dedication of a street sign, “Masonic Way,” on 23rd Street in front of our Grand Lodge building
§ A program on Rosslyn Chapel to be held in the Grand Lodge room. “
Age 67, formerly of Prattsburgh, died Monday October 23, 2006, at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell,
NY. Liane was born December 18th, 1938, the daughter of William and Carolyn Sutton. She was employed
for many years at L. M. Berry and Company in Rochester, NY. She enjoyed making and selling crafts at
the farmers market in Bath and being outdoors. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Sutton; sister,
Lynne Sutton both of Prattsburgh; brothers, William (Margie) Sutton of Rochester and Charlie (Cathy)
Sutton of Spencerport; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ives; grandchildren, Samantha, Kayla, and Iam all of
Prattsburgh; step-sons, John 'Mike', Mark, and Joseph Zona. She was predeceased by her husband, John
J. Zona in 2001; son, Mark Ives in 2004; and her father, William Sutton in 1981.
VanDegriff, L. Russell
UTICA, NY: Age 92, died October 19, 2006. Born in Zanesville, OH on January 2, 1914. He was married for
56 years to Vivian E. VanDegriff. He is survived by a daughter, JoAnn VanDegriff and son-in-law, Dean L.
Smith; and several nieces and nephews. He was an auto dealer in Wayland, NY and Barneveld, NY, and
owned Todd Mart Liquor Store in Brighton. He was a member of Northfield Lodge No. 426 in Pittsford and
the Damascus Shrine as well as past president of Rotary in Wayland NY
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
of the State of New York
“225 years ago, while our country was in the midst of the Revolutionary War, a more peaceable event
occurred – the formation of New York’s Grand Lodge, an event that will be commemorated by all 54,000
members of the Masonic fraternity in NY State,” said Grand Master Neal I. Bidnick. “Here in the Monroe
District, we invite our fellow residents to participate in the very special anniversary events we have
planned. It is our sincere hope that members of the public will join us to mark this historic date and learn
about the tenets of Freemasonry that we hold dear – friendship, charity, morality, community service and
brotherly love.”
“To mark the 225th anniversary of the founding of its Grand Lodge, several events will be held during the
year. Among them are:
§ A special initiative for the Brotherhood Fund campaign
§ The 225th Anniversary Cruise
§ The dedication of a street sign, “Masonic Way,” on 23rd Street in front of our Grand Lodge building
§ A program on Rosslyn Chapel to be held in the Grand Lodge room. “