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AND CHRONICLE DemocratandChronicle.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2010 7B Hundreds Race supports park created in memory of Greece native. JEFF MURRAY ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE BIG FLATS Organizers of the first Time to Sperr race last year were amazed at the turnout. They were doubly amazed Saturday. The 2009 inaugural race, held in honor of slain state Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, a Greece native, drew more than 300 participants.

More than 400 honor slain Organizers started the killed race last year at Sperr Me- chance morial Park in Big Flats, fleeing Chemung County, people were registered by to fill a void creFriday evening for this ated by the deparyear's race, and many ture of the annual more registered early Sat- Run to Remember. urday morning, said race That event ran for organizer Sue Derick. five years in Pine "We should be close to City and was twice our numbers of last started to honor year. It's just phenom- two Bradford enal," she said. "We're so County sheriff's excited.

Usually when deputies who were races start up, you're in the line of duty in lucky to have 100 people Sperr's name was the first year." to the run after he Share Your Condolences Sign a guest book, or share Obituaries Owens, Jacqueline Bunger Rootes Rochester: Passed away on August 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving daughters. Jackie was born April 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL and she received her B. A. in Art from Knox College, Galesburg Illinois in 1950. Jackie was an Activist in her community first in the Unitarian Church in Lima, OH, Ridgewood, NJ, and then Rochester, NY.

Once arriving Rochester she began her Art Career first as an Art Teacher in the Elementary schools, then as Co-Owner of Aurora School of Pottery and then as a Painter. She also had an active voice in the political realm through her work for the Battered Women, the Peace Movement and years ago in the Civil Rights Movement. Jackie is survived by her children; Rebecca Rootes, Robin Lorch, David Rootes and Tina RootesHunter, her six grandchildren and one great grandson. We will have a celebration of her Life on September 18, 2010. Donations can be made in her name to the Alternatives for Battered Women (ABW), P.O.

39601, Rochester, NY 14604. Pankiw, Suzanna Fairport: Wednesday, August 25, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Roseanne (Stefan) Jasinski, Helen Mudry; 2 grandchildren, Christina (Pablo) Smiriglia, Yvonna Jasinski; great-grandson, Alex Smiriglia. RIg No invited Family to and prior attend friends calling. are her Funeral Service on 11 AM at Oakwood Cemetery, 1975 Baird Penfield.

Michael R. Yackiw Funeral Home Polzer, Helen Monona, WI: Aug. 18, 2010 at age 82. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold; 3 sons and 2 daughters including Anne (Thomas) Rothfuss of Penfield; 10 grandchildren. Entombment took place in Roselawn Cemetery in Monona, following a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Memorials made to the Polzer Memorial Scholarship, Monona State Bank, 5515 Monona Drive, Monona Wi.

53716. Randazzo, Joseph T. Gates: Unexpectedly on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at age age 26. He was predecesed by his mother, Diane and grandparents, Annette and Joseph Randazzo. He is survived by his father, Thomas Randazzo; brother, Michael (Jennifer) Manuel; nephew and nieces, Michael, Erikka and Lyndsay; grandmother, Rose Manuel; uncles, Sandy, Joseph and Peter (Kimberly) Manuel; along with many close special friends.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 4-9 P.M. at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 9:30 A.M. at St. Theodore's Church, Spencerport Rd.

Followed by Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. To share a special memory of Joey please visit www.NewcomerRochester.com Roe, Helen Henrietta: August 27, 2010. Survived by her sons, Stephen (Joan) Joseph; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and many friends. A celebration of Helen's life will be held SUNDAY 12-4 at the home of her son at 240 Overland Trail, West Henrietta, NY 14586. Arr.

by HENRY D. HALLORAN SON, INC. Rothfuss See: Polzer, Helen Sarra, Vincenzo (Vince) Anitrella, (Fr.) Italy: Survived by wife, Cristina Belli; children, Mario "Doc" (Gail), Daniela (Rolando), Donata, and Roseanna; grandchildren, Stefano, Lorenzo. trooper Sperr March 1, 2006, in a encounter with bank robber Anthony Horton. Many of the participants and sponsors from the Run to Remember participated in Time to Sperr, and that helped give the race a boost, Derick said.

Last year's race was September, but ormoved the race August this year so students would memories online at In J. Sperr held in ganizers to late college Spuck, Michael D. Henrietta: August 28, 2010 at age 70. He is survived his loving wife of 46 years, Meredith; sons, Michael (Kimberly) Matthew Spuck; grandchildren, Amanda, Bethanie, Corey Allyson Spuck, Gavin (Courtney) Dana Spuck and their mother, Kristen; great grandson, Caleb; mother, Ruby Peri; sister Nancy Beaver; nephew, Michael Beaver niece, Gail (Andrew) Katlin. Mike retired from Kodak after 35 years.

He was a volunteer at the Henrietta Public Library Good Shepherd Church and was a member of Wildwood Country Club. Family friends are invited to call on TUESDAY from 4-8 PM at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. Michael's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on WEDNESDAY at 10 AM in Good Shepherd Church (3318 E. Henrietta Interment, Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the School of the Holy Childhood in his memory. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: MillerFuneralHomes.com Strasser, Walter J. Rochester: August 27, 2010 at age 90. Walter is survived by niece, Karen Pokorny of Colorado and many dear friends. He is a Veteran of the United States Army and served in World War Il.

Walter also was a lifelong traveller and amateur photographer. His Memorial Service will be held, Tuesday 1 P.M. in the Chapel of St. Ann's Community, 1500 Portland Avenue. Interment in Riverside Cemetery held privately.

For more information, or to sign Walter's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com. VAY. SCHLEICH MEESON Funeral and Bremation Chapels Testaguzza, Lino Greece: August 24, 2010. Lino is survived by his sister, Catherine (Joe) Cook; nieces nephews, Linda (Mick) Melvin, Donna (Rob) Rueby, Gary Cook, David (Carole) Cook, Joe (Linda) Cook; 2 great-nephews 5 great-nieces. For more information about Lino, visit www.aliferemembered.com Lino's visitation will be Sunday 1-4 PM at the Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd).

Lino's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Rd. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Rochester, Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623-9915 or Latta Road Nursing Home, 2100 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612 in Lino's memory. Bartolomeo Perotto FUNERAL HOME.

INC. Trobia, Andrew St. Petersburg, Florida: formerly of Rochester. Passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his parents, Michael Mary; also by his brother Vincent.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Polino and Margaret Benetti; children, David (Sharon), Diane, Andrea Capone, Drew, Marlene (Don) Youngman and his stepdaughter, Jackie (Peg); grandchildren, Donna, Laura, Dawn, Elyse and Evan; great grandchildren, Michael, Dominic, Madison, Mackenzie and Tom; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Andy was a WWII veteran and served at Utah Beach during the Normandy Invasion. No calling hours. The family will celebrate Andy's life at a private Memorial Service. Contributions may be made to the Veteran's Outreach Center, 459 South Rochester, NY 14620.

To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomes.com. have a chance to take part. All of the proceeds from Saturday's race will go toward improvements at Sperr Memorial Park, which was created by volunteers at the location where Sperr was shot. Several of Sperr's siblings took part in the race, and his parents, Andrew L. and Jean, were volunteering.

Using a blank round, Sperr's father started the runners with a blast from one of his son's favorite shotguns. Both parents were over- Frank D. Greece: August 26, 2010. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Pellegrino) Wheeler; daughter, Jamie (Anthony) Cruz; step-sons, Lawrence Nicholas Pellegrino; grandsons, Tyler Ryan Cruz; sisters brother, Barbara (Robert) Concordia, Cathy (Gordon) Tack, Patricia Conklin Mark Wheeler; many nieces, nephews, cousins dear friends. Frank was a retired investigator for the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office, where he dedicated 28 years of service.

He also worked security for the Greece Town Court. For more information about Frank, visit www. aliferemembered.com Frank's visitation will be held 2-6 pm on Sunday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Ln. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9AM on Monday at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St.

Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Gilda's Club, 255 Alexander St, Rochester NY 14607 or the Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Dr, Rochester NY 14620 in Frank's memory. Bartolomeo Perotto FUNERAL HOME, INC. Wompole, Glenn R. West Sparta: On at age 86.

Husband of Frances Jamison Wompole. Calling Monday from to at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main in Dansville, where services will be held at Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Sparta. HindleFuneralHome.com Wood, Norman Everett Rochester: Died on August 28, 2010 at age 90; born on October 22, 1919. He is predeceased by his wife, Hermine L. Herbst Wood; and parents, Leo T.

Wood and Esther Lowden of Greece, NY. Survived by his daughters, Bonita J.A. Wood Hindman Wallace (George), and Constance N. Wood; 4 grandchildren, Anne L. Hindman Stitt (Todd), Holly B.

Hindman Cook (Spencer), Jessiaha E. Wood Adamopoulos, Andrew Wood Adamopoulos; and 2 great-granddaughters, Jensey L. Stitt and Jacqueline B. Cook. Norman was a pilot, dancer, sailor, singer, friend and a devoted husband and father.

He was proud of being a flight instructor during WWII, helped initiate the Safety Commission at Watkins Glen Race Track, and never met an engine he couldn't rebuild. He enjoyed his cottage in the 1,000 Islands, and was a resident of Punta Gorda, FL and Rochester, NY. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to the Thousand Islands Land Trust. Arrangements by Alvah Halloran Son Funeral Home.

whelmed by the level of community involvement in the park and keeping their son's memory alive. "This is another great day at Sperr Memorial Park. A.J. is up there looking down on us and he brought good weather to us," Andrew L. Sperr said.

"It gets bigger and better every year," Jean Sperr said. "I meet more wonderful people every year. I can't begin to thank all of the people who have spent their time at this." Andrew killed 2004. added was continued from page 4 Morrow, Cecile (Galipeau) Greece: August 26, 2010 at age 85. Peacefully passed surrounded by loved ones during the prayer for the Blessed Mother.

Cecile was a true woman of faith. She was actively involved in the Senior Citizens Group at St. Charles Borromeo Church, where she was well known for leading the Rosary. She is predeceased by her husband, Stanley, son, Donald and son-inlaw, John Bense. Survived by her children, Robert (Vicki), Bernard (Peggy), John (Stephanie), Larry (Liz) Morrow, Eileen Bense, Betty Santillo, Mary (Mark) Cicero, Theresa (Sam) Rizzari, Linda (Terry) Scanlan and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Morrow; 24 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna (Joe) Evenski, Florence (Donald) Curran and Mary Irene Stubbe; numerous, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Friends may call Monday, August 30th 4-8 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 31st at 9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd.

which lovingly cared for Cecile during her final days. To share a memory please visit: www.NewcomerRochester.com Nelson, Mary Ellen Scottsville: Friday, August 27, 2010 at age 53. She is predeceased by her father, Hugh Webster and brother, Bill Webster. Survived by loving husband of 36 years, Steve; son, Jeffrey (Jennie) Nelson; daughter, Jennifer (Chris Monast) Nelson; grandchildren, Roger Williams, Bailee Nelson, Jett Nelson and Gabrielle Monast; mother, Betty Webster; sister, Jean Dachille; brothers, James and John Webster. No prior calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1st, 2 PM at Westside Cemetery, 60 Stryker Scottsville. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to New Comer Funeral Home. Oliveri, Concettina "Connie" Rochester: August 27, 2010 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband, Carmelo and children, Francesco and Giuseppina.

Beloved mother of Patricia (Joseph) Galante and Frank (Anna) Oliveri. Loving grandmother of Nicholas (Barbara) Galante, Lisa (Dragan) Pastulovic, Carmelo and Patrick Oliveri, Christopher (Christina) Velez. Greatgrandmother of Joseph Pastulovic, Brianna and Michael Galante, Alysea and Lola Rose Velez. Sister of Maria (Christopher) Oliveri, William (Patricia) Gambacurta. Many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Church. Friends may call MONDAY 4-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton). Connie's Funeral Mass will be celebrated TUESDAY 10 AM, ST.

CECILIA'S CHURCH. Entombment, Holy Sepulcre Cemetery. Share YOUR MEMORIES. VIEW THE DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE'S COMPLETE LIST OF DEATH NOTICES AND SIGN AN ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT www.DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM/LEGACY Signorelli, Joseph Irondequoit: Friday, August 27, 2010 at the age of 82. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rita (Johnston); daughter, Kathleen (Todd) Monahan; son, Frank(Laurie) Signorelli; grandchildren, Tina, Joseph, Brian(Julie) Signorelli, Amy (Will) Averill, Allison, Michael (Jessica) Kennedy, Tiffany Kristen Reynolds; great grandchildren, Morgan, Alyssa, Anthony, Abigayle, Isabelle, Ian, Jordan Carter; sister, Louise (Russell) Wicks; brother, Salvatore (Isabel) Signorelli; several nieces and nephews.

Joe was a member of the Rochester Real Estate Board. His family will receive friends TUESDAY 10-12PM at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy South), where his memorial service will follow at Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Arthritis Foundation Upstate NY Chapter. 3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618. To light a candle in Joe's memory or to send the family a condolence please visit, www.harrisfuneralhome.com.

HARRIS Funeral Home Inc. Simmons, Irving F. Webster: On August 26, 2010. He is predeceased by his daughter, Betty Ann; parents, Irving F. and Margaret (Spiegel) Simmons; brother, John.

Survived by his wife, Helen E. (Shelp) of 58 years; sons, Timothy (Rita), Daniel, Paul (Michelle), Irv and David Simmons; daughters, Becky (Terry) Max- am, Teresa (John) Shorkey; 12 grandchildren, Adam and Kendyl Maxam, Shelby, Chris, Paul Nicholas, Hannah, Haley, Jason and Andrea Simmons, Jenna and Matthew Shorkey; sisters, Carol T. (William) Stenglein, Mary P. (Tom) Ruthven and Margaret (Tom) Loughlin. Irv was an Army Veteran and retired from Eastman Kodak after 33 years as a project chemist.

Papa was best known for his love of his grandchildren. Friends may call Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral chapel (1031 Ridge A Funeral Mass will be held at Tuesday, 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 783 Hard Webster. Interment at Webster Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irving's memory may be made to University of Rochester Medical Center, James P.

Wilmot Cancer Center, Box 704, P.O. Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692- 9804. To share a memory or photo of Irv visit www.anthonychapels. com. Anthony Funeral Cremation Chapel 1031 Ridge Webster 872-6380 Smith, Nancy N.

Holley: Age 79, August 27, 2010. Predeceased by husband Donald L. in 1990. Survived by sons Steven of Holley, Scott (Jessica) of SC, Christopher (Barbara) of Churchville, Eric (Janice) of Spencerport; daughter Shirley Bane of Lockport; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several cousins. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 W.

Albion Rd. (RTE. 31) Holley Tuesday 2-4 7-9 where her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at Burial Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Orleans or American Diabetes Association. Visit www.christophermitchell.com to sign an on-line guest book.

Spinelli, Anne M. Brighton: August 24, 2010. Predeceased by her loving husband, Peter Spinelli; brothers, Alfred and George LiButti; sister, Josephine Scrofano; grandson, Peter Spinelli. She is survived by her sons, George and David Spinelli; granddaughter, Crystal Spinelli; brother, Michael LiButti; sister-in-law, Sally LiButti; brother-in-law, Louis (Josephine) Spinelli; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, 12:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Rochester, 14618.

Anthony Funeral Cremation Chapels 2305 Monroe Ave. 244-0770 Woods, Mary T. Brighton: August, 22, 2010. Mary is survived by her sister, Carol Kerfein, of Savannah, GA; two children, Michael E. Joseph S.

Popielarczyk; one grandson, Joseph Popielarczyk, all of Buffalo, NY. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph Tanguay Grace Cooley, Beloved friend of Linda Cohen, Gerald Boldt, Gloria Hudgeon, Travis Lewis, Kun Hue Jewett, Elizabeth Owen families, beloved friend of all who knew her. Mary was born in Carthage, NY on September 26, 1933, and during her lifetime, she enjoyed being a jeweler, florist, health aide, and Lancome beauty consultant. Mary was a charter member of First Church Divine and served on the Board of Trustees. Mary loved 'all things fine especially antiques and jewelry; she was a true, insightful, supportive friend and mentor and touched and influenced many lives.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM at First Church Divine, at 233 Central Park, Rochester, NY 14605. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or the American Lung Assoc. in her memory. In Memoriam Bollar, Rosa Lee (Nana) will forever celebrate the date of your birth.

Only the very lucky get a chance to have a mother, as wonderful as you. So from the depth of my heart and soul I wish you a Happy Birthday Mama. Love always, Diane. Hartl, Beulah Mildred As most of her dearest friends and acquaintances know Beulah M. Hartl passed away this month in 2005.

Beulah had the opportunity to rejoin all the folks she loved and cared for before her passing. She was a school graduate of School and a proud member of Inter-High Choir. She worked at Eastman Kodak Co. during WWII and later as the main Clerk in the Garden Department at Sibley Lindsay Curr in Irondequoit plaza. She was also a charter member of PEO Chapter BB for 47 years and past We indeed miss presidentiom.

Grandma, and Great Grandma and think about you daily! Keeley, Kristina Marie Happy 20th Birthday Kristina, Our Beautiful Angel! "You we love, beautiful and fair, in our hearts you will always be there." We think of you every day and all the good times we had. We miss you. God Bless! Love always, Dad, Mom, Bryan, Pressley, William N. August 31, 2009 My dear it's been 1 year and I still love you with "all the breath and depth and height my soul can Your faithful companion, June. Salerno, Dolores A.

"Dolly" Oct. 13, 1942-Jan. 29, 2009 September 2 we will be married 49 years. Everyday I miss you. My soul belongs to you.

Your ring never leaves my hand. Just as now, I will love you forever. Jim Zeitler, Lynda (Sciarratta) Because you lived I know what true friendship is Because you lived I stop and smell every flower Because you lived I hug people don't know Because you lived I don't take anyone for granted Because you lived I live with you inside my soul Today I'm not remembering that you died Today I'm rejoicing because you lived. Forever, Julie Zeitler, Lynda Sciarratta Dear Lynda, you are in our hearts and prayers today as it was 15 years ago. We all miss and love you.

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