All Obituaries

Jeanette S. Hermenet   Sodus:  Entered into rest on (Saturday) September 12, 2020 at age 89. Predeceased by her husband: Roger Hermenet and sister: Betty Klein of Cuba, NY. Jeanette was a long-time secretary at the Sodus Central School District.  She graciously enjoyed knitting sweaters, mittens, hats and scarves for the Sodus Community Christmas Sharing Basket Program for the First United Presbyterian Church in Sodus, N.Y. for many years.  Most...

Rita Gobeyn 2/2/48-9/2/20 Sodus: Rita Gobeyn died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at age 72.  She was  born February 2, 1948 to Francis and Dorothy Shampine. She worked at McDonalds in Williamson for 25 years.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and going shopping. Rita was predeceased by her husband Roger Gobeyn; daughter Amanda Sue Smith; brothers Thomas and David Shampine and sister Sally Shampine.  She is survived by sisters Novalee...

Gertrude “Gert” M. Rivoli Williamson:  Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at age 70. Predeceased by her parents: Arthur and Gertrude Costello; brother: Martin Costello. Gert was a loving wife and mother. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Louis Rivoli; son: Gary (Colleen McDonald) Rivoli; brother: Arthur (Beverly) Costello; special nephews: Shawn and Shannon Costello; “sister” Karen Ayers; many extended family members and numerous...

David L. Knitter   Red Creek:  Entered into rest on September 1, 2020 at age 64. Predeceased by his father: William Knitter. David was an avid outdoorsman.  He was a “Mr. Fix It.” He enjoyed building things and tending to his meticulous vegetable gardens.  David always was helping others and will be missed by all. Survived by his children:  Amy, Joshua, April, Arlynne, Andrew, and Addison Knitter; several grandchildren; mother: Wintha...

Jerold N. Shaff     Rochester:  Entered into rest on (Sunday) August 30, 2020 at age 82. Jerry proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by RTS in Rochester, NY for many years. Survived by his niece: Lorena (William) Davis; nephews: Andrew and Matthew (Johanna) Shaff; sister: Jane Shaff; brother: James (Hope) Shaff; many extended family members and friends. Private burial in Marion Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online...

Rolf Boessmann, Sr.   Ontario:  Entered into rest on (Sunday) August 30, 2020 at age 81. Predeceased by grand-dog, Daisy. Rolf was a member of the Rochester Pigeon Club, Rochester Orchid Society, Finger Lakes BMW Club, Wayne County Antique Dealers and the Seed Savers Exchange.  His passion was vegetable gardening and repairing antique clocks.  There wasn’t much that Rolf couldn’t do. If there was an interest, he made it happen.  He was a retiree from...

John D. Sonneville   East Williamson:  After a courageous 25 year battle with Parkinson’s, he entered into rest on August 28, 2020 at age 74. Survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Gina (Mays) Sonneville; daughter Jennie (Craig) Deats; sons:  Ivan (Darlene) and Adrian Sonneville; grandchildren: Jacob Deats, Emelia and Ethan Sonneville; caregiver and long-time friend Doug Monroe. Predeceased by his wives: Mary Ann (Stone), Wendy...

Mark H. Berg     Sodus:  Entered into rest on August 19, 2020 at age 66. Predeceased by his father: Robert H. Berg; wife: Linda Berg and son: Andrew Berg. Mark was a very kind and generous gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.  He loved his family and was loved by everyone who knew him. Survived by his mother: Archangel Berg; daughter: Christine Williams; son: Adam Berg; grandchildren: Sophia and Andrew Williams, Nicholas Berg and Mackenzie Elmore; many...

Marion C. Wheaton East Williamson/Palmyra:  Marion C. Wheaton, 89, peacefully rode her Harley Davidson into heaven on August 13, 2020. Born in Newark, NY on October 26, 1930 to Donald S. and Bernice I. (Sherman) Cole of Port Gibson, NY. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James Wheaton.  Also predeceased by her parents and her brothers Robert and William Cole, and sisters Eleanor Guchone and Phyllis Zeger.  Survived by her daughters Nancy and...

George Calven Parish   Williamson: George Calven Parish passed peacefully into God’s glory and love on July 30, 2020 at the age of 86.  George’s greatest accomplishment was that he was a master of re-design. What others deemed as useless and ready for the trash, George envisioned with new usefulness and purpose, redesigning furniture, photos, plant-life, etc. His children liked to call Him Inspector Gadget. His kindness, gentleness and wisdom made him who he was to...