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DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 9A Leonard Rochester 14-Sep Metropolitan Funeral Chapel Thomas L. Wyckoff, NJ 10-Sep August P. 83 Gates 17-Sep DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. Robert R. 93 Rochester 15-Sep ThomasE.

Burger Funeral Home Inc. (Moore) (Mallette), Dorothy J. 88 Rochester 17-Sep DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. RonaldW. 74 Hamlin 16-Sep ThomasE.

Burger Funeral Home Hilton 02-Sep ThomasE. Burger Funeral Home RSM SisterMarie 89 Brighton 16-Sep JohnM.Hedges Funeral Home GeorgeT. Victor 17-Sep RichardH. Keenan Funeral Home Roberta (Bobbi Carroll) 49 NorthChili 16-Sep Walker Brothers Funeral Home Edward F. 80 Henrietta 16-Sep Miller Funeral andCremationServices, Inc.

Christopher J. 56 Conesus 14-Sep KevinW.Dougherty Funeral Home Clifford 66 PennYan 15-Sep Baird Funeral Home CarrieM. 47 Clarkson 12-Sep ThomasE. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. (Dragone), Della Carol 74 Gates 17-Sep NewComerCremations andFunerals Tara J.

72 16-Sep RichardH. Keenan Funeral Home John J. 83 Pittsford 14-Sep Anthony Funeral G. Peter Webster 17-Sep WillardH. Scott Funeral Home CynthiaMarie Pittsford 16-Sep Anthony Funeral Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/DemocratAndChronicle OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Death Date Arrangements PITTSFORD Historian and professor emeritus at the University of Rochester, died peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2018.

He was 83. Dr. Waters and his twin brother, the late Fr. James Waters, were born in New York City on April 22, 1935. From an early age, Dr.

Waters kept his parents and teachers busy with his energetic nature and inquisitive mind. He earned a B.A. from Manhattan College, an M.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.

Dr. Waters and the late Dr. Brenda Meehan, his then-wife and lifelong friend, moved to Rochester in the 1960s, soon beginning their family and careers. Focusing on U.S. colonial history, Dr.

Waters taught at the University of Rochester from 1965 to 1998. He remained a proud Yellow Jacket all his life. In 1968, Dr. Waters published The Otis Family in Provincial and Revolu- tionary Massachusetts, which earned praise as superb multi-generational study of a family central to the history of early The book won the Jamestown Prize from the Institute of Early American History Culture in Williamsburg. At his retirement, Dr.

Waters was lauded as leading figure in the social the study of the lives of ordinary people which made use of heretofore unexploited sources and sophisticated quantitative techniques to lay bare the particulars of life, death, birth, marriage, and family is something of a misnomer for Dr. last two decades. A passionate traveler, he took his family on adventures ranging from Maya sites in Central America to the winding streets of Sicily to the Maritime Provinces of Canada. He thrilled friends with his gourmet cooking and Jeopardy-worthy range of knowledge. He was also an enthusiastic tennis player and a stalwart member of St.

Episcopal Church in Rochester. Dr. Waters is survived by two daughters and their lively and loving fam- ilies. Elder daughter, Megan Waters, lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, with her wife, Catherine Eiff, and their sons, Xavier and Matthias Eiff-Waters. Younger daughter, Karen Waters lives in Seattle, Washington, with her hus- band, Colin Macdonald, and their sons, Tate and Ross Waters Macdonald.

Friends may call Friday, Sept. 21, 4-7 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 AM at St. Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the John J.

Waters Endowed Book Fund at the University of Rochester, Gift Donor Records, 300 East River Road, Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627 or to Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women http://www.mercyhs.com/support-mercy/ways-to-give. To share a memory of John or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com. John J. Waters GATES Monday, Sep- tember 17, 2018, at age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Frances (Cala) Ba- liva; two brothers and three sisters.

He is sur- vived by his children, Janet Polimeni, August P. Jr. (Linda) Baliva, An- thony (Denise) Baliva; grandchildren, Tracey (John) Stendardo, Patrick Polimeni (Melanie), Danielle and Melissa Baliva, Heather (Kevin) Bach; great grandchildren, Kaelyn, McKenzie, Anthony and Phillip; sisters, Joan (Jim) Quagliata, Mary (Carl) Lucisano; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Louis Pisano, George Scavuzzo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Corky was a member of the Square No prior calling. On Thursday, September 20, all are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St.

Church, 168 Spencerport Road. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wish- ing, donations may be directed to 435 E. Henrietta Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory. August P.

Baliva, Sr. ROCHESTER Mon- day, September 17, 2018, at age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Co- rona; brother, John Mal- lette; sister, Theresa Polle. She is survived by her children, Wayne Moore, Nancy Moore, Deborah Moore (Lily Santiago); grandchildren, Donna Jean (Julian) Rodriguez, Justin Moore; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Myraya and Santino; many nieces and nephews. Mrs.

Corona was a member of Lions International in Dania, FL, and a retiree of Delco Products. Friends may call THURSDAY from 5-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, 219 Spencer- port Road, Gates. On Friday, September 21, all are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Rochester, NY 14619 or to Dania Lions Club, PO Box 681, Dania Beach, FL 33004 in her memory. Dorothy J. Corona (Moore) (Mallette) HENRIETTA Sep- tember 16, 2018 at age 80. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Eileen (Davis); sons, Edward James both of St. Pete Beach Florida; daughter, Jane (John) Kehoe of West Henrietta; He was the best Papa to his grand- sons, Justin Kehoe Jordan (Marissa) Kehoe and James Ed is also survived by his brother, Norbert sisters, Margaret Mary Jo brothers-in-law, James, Jerry John Davis; several cousins, nieces nephews and his walking companion, Bailey.

He is predeceased by his parents and two sisters. Ed was a U.S. Army Veteran and dedicated retiree of Wegmans, having worked 30 years in the bakery at the Brooks Ave location. He was an avid golfer and Chicago Cubs fan. Family and friends may call, FRIDAY, 4-7 PM at Miller Funeral Cremation Services (3325 Winton Rd S).

Interment, Private. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Pluta Cancer Center. For directions or to leave a message for his family, Visit: www.Miller1889.Com Edward F. GATES Passed away peacefully Monday, Sep- tember 17, 2018, at age 74 surrounded by fam- ily and friends after a brief battle with cancer. Loving, mother, grand- mother, friend and sister.

Predeceased by her par- ents, Nicholas and Nancy Dragone; husband, Larry Phillips and beloved son, Michael Holler. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Tony) Rivera; son, Jeffrey (Suellen) Holler; sister, Mary Lou Zeitvogel; step-daughters, Lara Howland, Angel Phillips; grandchildren, Nicholas (Amber) Holler, Stephen Holler, Carlie, Austin and Makayla Holler, Erika, Shawna and Saman- tha Howland; great-grandchildren, Macayla and Kaiden Holler; devoted friends, Nadine and Char- lie Stevens and Chris Harrington; many devoted friends and family; special cousins, Connie, Pete and Olivia Poremba. A very special thank you to awesome staff at 4200 Unit at Unity Hospital. Family will receive friends 4-7PM, Friday at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Followed by a Time of Remembrance at 7PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Au- rora House in Spencerport. To share a memory please visit: Della Carol Phillips (Dragone) Obituaries In Memoriams SHARE YOUR CONDOLENCES SIGN A GUEST BOOK SHARE MEMORIES ONLINE AT WWW.DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM/LEGACY continued on page 10A OBITUARIES Share YOUR MEMORIES. View the Democrat and complete list of death notices and sign an online guest book at www.DemocratandChronicle.com/legacy Explore our obituary features at democratandchronicle.com/legacy Visit death notices online to read or sign guestbooks, donate to charities or send owers or gifts. BRIGHTON Age 89. God called Sister Marie Marshall, RSM home, September 16, 2018 during her 70th year as a Sister of Mercy.

Sister Marie entered the Sisters of Mercy from St. Salome Parish. She received a BS in English from Medaille College, Buffalo, NY. After teaching in Diocesan Catholic schools for twenty years, Sister Marie turned her talents into working with senior citizens for Monroe County Office for the Aging. As the clown, she worked with puppetry and storytelling along with her clown doll, and her invisi- ble dog, She also enjoyed doing crafts with the senior sisters and while working with the Catholic Family Center.

She received many awards, including Catholic Family 2003 Volunteer of the Year. In January 2006, a letter from President George W. Bush and a certificate presented by the Council on Service and Civic Participation, ac- knowledged her 16 years of service for strating the best of the American Survivors include her sister, Carol Shannon Marshall, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, friends, and the Sisters of Mercy. Friends are welcome Thursday, September 20, from 4 to 7 PM at Mercy Center, 1437 Blossom Road, with a vigil service at 7 PM. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 21, 10:00 AM at Mercy Center.

Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Marie Marshall, RSM.