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01/20/2026

Middlesex-Julie Anne (Hadsell) Gysel, age 75, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. A celebration of Julie’s life will be held at a date to be announced this spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Middlesex Valley Volunteer Ambulance, 817 St. Rt. 245, Middlesex, NY 14507.

Julie was born on February 2, 1950 in Canandaigua to the late Daniel and Gracia (Clark) Hadsell. Julie was an avid square dancer, following her favorite country band all over the area. She also loved going to yard sales and all the local thrift stores with friends and her daughter. Julie enjoyed feeding the birds and watching them as well. She loved being outside doing gardening. Julie enjoyed putting puzzles together and doing her Search a word books.

Julie is survived by her sister, Bonnie (David) Frarey of Gorham; daughters, Beverly Stahlman of Boston, MA, and Jeanna Gysesl of Middlesex; son, Justin (Liz) Gysel of Phelps; grandchildren, Navayah Sparrow, Jesse Baker and Codie Lucock; three great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Julie was predeceased by her husband, James Gysel.

The family would like to thank Shawn Herrington for his kindness and thoughtfulness during this difficult time.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Julie’s Family.

01/17/2026

Stanley- It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, Dalton Paul Daugherty on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

A celebration of Dalton’s life will be held at a date to be announced.

Dalton was the first born of triplets on June 20, 1994 to Woody and Gretchen (Runestad) Daugherty. His sisters Sage Louise and Cheyenne Jesse will forever remain triplets.

Dalton was born prematurely and developed cerebral palsy. He was non-verbal but could light up a room with his smile and was also the best secret keeper:) Our family was blessed with many vacations traveling in “Harry” our RV across the country. Dalton loved taking long walks along Seneca Lake and visiting his dad at his store, the Gorham Market.

He loved music of all kinds and his favorite movie was the Sound of Music! We took him along with his beloved Grammie to see the 60th anniversary showing and he was happily engaged the entire three hours. He loved NASCAR and loud motorcycles. He was given a Dream from the Dream Factory of Rochester and Dalton chose a trip to Disney. They came to our house to speak with him and saw an Elmo. She told Dalton about Sesame Street Place in PA. She said he could go there and no response…she said OR you could go to Disney and he squealed and almost jumped off the couch! We stayed at Give Kids The World. This was an amazing opportunity for Dalton to be a kid with his family.

Dalton is survived by his parents, Woody and Gretchen Daugherty; sisters, Sage Louise and Cheyenne Jesse; maternal grandmother, Martha Issing; his uncle, Todd Runestad; and his beloved dogs, Abby, Bogey, Paris, Edgar, Indigo and Cookie, and his three legged cat, Tripod.

Dalton was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Leslie Runestad and paternal grandmother, Mabel Parks.

We are grateful to Tresea his nurse of 30 years and Peggy his aide of over 10 years. They made his life joyful and we are forever grateful.

Us Five against the world, forever and always…

Memorial Contributions in Dalton’s name can be made to, Arc Ontario, ATTN: Friends of the Arc Ontario Foundation 3071 County Complex Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to, Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 St. Rt. 332, Farmington, NY 14425; or to, Dream Factory of Rochester, P.O. Box 308, East Rochester, NY 14445; or to, Give Kids the World, 210 S. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Dalton’s Family.

01/03/2026

Syracuse/Stanley- Ramona Jean Carr, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Interment will be in Little Church Cemetery at a future date.

Memorial Contributions in Ramona’s name can be made to Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box 57, Hall, NY 14463 or to the Stanley Fire Co., P.O. Box 481, Stanley, NY 14561.

Ramona was born on November 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Mildred Aretta (Johnson) Carr. She was employed at the Seneca Shop Department Store in Geneva for many years, retiring as Head Sales Clerk. Ramona enjoyed gardening and spending time in her flowerbeds.

Ramona is survived by her sister, Arlene Austin and nieces and nephews, Kevin (Deborah) Griffin, Lori (Gary) Bursey, Dawn (the late Alan) Goda, Pamela (Christopher) Murray and Jeffrey Austin.

Ramona was predeceased by her parents and siblings, Loretta Griffin, Sharon (Mark) Petitti and Steven Carr and brothers-in-law, Claude Austin and Elton Grady, “Griff”, Griffin, niece Paula Kim Griffin, and nephews Michael Griffin and Eric Griffin.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Ramona’s Family.

01/03/2026

Canandaigua- Mabel S. Martin, age 59, passed away on to her eternal reward on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Born on April 4, 1966, she was the daughter of Alma Shirk and the late Elam Shirk of Ephrata, PA. She was a member of Rushville Mennonite Church.

She was the wife of Louis S. Martin, a dairy farmer, with whom she shared over 37 years of marriage. She also owned and operated May Bell’s Flowers with her daughters and granddaughters. Some of her greatest joys were arranging bouquets and singing.

Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by her 8 children, Justin (Carolyn Weaver) of Canandaigua, Jared (Ada Mae Martin) of Canandaigua, Janice (Darvin Weaver) of Stanley, Joyce (Loren Weaver) of Dundee, Judith, Jessica, Jolene and Joshua Louis all at home. Also surviving are 9 siblings, Aaron (Grace) Shirk of Shippensburg, PA, Elam (Elsie) Shirk of Ephrata, PA, Eli (Lucy) Shirk of Ephrata, PA, Ella (Curvin) Weaver of Ephrata, PA, Raymond (Eleanor) Shirk of Penn Yan, Verna (Elmer) Hoover of Alta Vista, IA, Miriam (Ivan) Burkholder of Geneva, Arlene (Jonathan) Zimmerman of Middlesex and Alvin Shirk of Ephrata, PA and her 18 grandchildren.

Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at 3827 Mumby Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, at 9:30 a.m. at the Rushville Mennonite Church, 3342 Walters Rd., Stanley, NY 14561.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Mabel’s Family.

12/30/2025

Myron Lee Spencer, age 87, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Myron was born on January 19, 1938, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959.

Lee graduated from Freedom University in Orange Park, FL. with a degree in Christian education and was ordained in 1966 at Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Known to many as Pastor Spencer, his life’s work was devoted to serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He faithfully led various churches as a pastor and dedicated his life to ministry. His greatest passion was seeing people come to know the Lord as their Savior and preserving the King James Version of the Bible. At one point, he possessed an original 1611 King James Bible, which he meticulously copied and reproduced with great care and reverence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Eileen (Merril) Spencer and Myron Cadwell Spencer.

Myron is survived by his three daughters: Cynthia (Cindy) Beeman, whose children are Esther and Job; Elizabeth (Beth) Douglas, and her husband, Daniel Douglas; and Melissa Hale, and her husband, Justin Hale, whose children are Jonah, Cassie, Ava, and Wesley. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com.

12/29/2025

Rushville- Dolores "Dodie" (Vinyard) Baker went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2025 after a brief illness.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

She was born December 19, 1957 in Berlin, New Hampshire to Kenyon and Marie (Wiseman) Vinyard and grew up in the picturesque village of Stark, NH. She graduated from Groveton, NH High School in 1975. Dodie operated a fabric store with her sister and worked in retail and the bar and restaurant industry for many years, managing a home decor store, The Brassworks, in Keene, NH.

She married Ted Baker September 15, 1991 in West Milan, NH. She became a born again Christian not long after and was active in her churches, running a caregiver support group at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua.

The couple moved to the Finger Lakes in 2003 and bought their home in Rushville in 2004. Dodie became the Cubmaster of Pack 43 in Rushville and served as a camp counselor and activity leader at Camp Babcock-Hovey in Ovid, as well as Cub Round Table Commissioner for the Seneca Waterways District. She earned Scouting's Wood Badge award.

In 2011, Dodie became the Director of the Mabel D. Blodgett Memorial Reading Center in Rushville, overseeing its state charter application to become a library and helping put plans in place for an expansion of the building. She began Christmastime in Rushville, an annual celebration that includes Santa's arrival by fire truck and the lighting of the library Christmas tree. She was named Citizen of the Year by the Rushville Lions Club.

Dodie loved the Lord and loved the people of Rushville. She befriended those who needed it most. She loved her family, cooking, reading, gardening, music and watching murder mysteries.

Dodie is survived by her husband Ted Baker of Rushville, children Caleb Baker of Rushville and Felix Baker of Geneva, brother Don Vinyard of Berlin, NH and sisters Diana Bourbeau of West Milan, NH and Donna Hathaway of Milan, NH and by her beloved kitties Sunny and Merlin, who miss her terribly as we all do.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Dodie’s Family.

12/28/2025

Canandaigua- Dimetris Alexander Burgos, Jr. was born on November 10th and was gently called home to be with the Lord on December 23rd. Though his time on earth was brief, his life was filled with divine purpose, unconditional love, and the promise of eternity. God entrusted him to us for a short while, and he will forever remain a blessing beyond measure.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 30 from 3- 4 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. A memorial service will be held at 4p.m. at the funeral Home. A celebration of life to honor and celebrate Dimetris’ life and God’s promise of everlasting life will follow at the Bristol Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers friends may consider donating or participating in the meal train for his family, https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/n98gzq

Dimetris is deeply loved and cherished by his parents, Nichole Rosato and Dimetris Burgos Sr. He is the beloved baby brother of Amiyla Starkweather, Josephine Starkweather, and Danyella Burgos, who will carry his love in their hearts always.

He is lovingly remembered by his grandmother Jenny Larick, and joyfully reunited in Heaven with his grandparents Keith Rosato and Jacqueline Burgos, who welcomed him with open arms. We take comfort in knowing Dimetris is now resting peacefully in God’s presence, wrapped in perfect love and eternal peace.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Dimetris’ Family.

12/27/2025

Himrod- On December 23, 2025, Martin J Earle, "Marty", 56, while surrounded by his wife & three sons, passed away peacefully at home, going from the loving embrace of his wife into the welcoming arms of his Lord.

Marty is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jody (Grossi) Earle; sons, Joshuah (Karin) Earle, Sylas (Katie) Earle, Zachariah Earle; and beloved friends Ken Nesbitt & Joe Rutkowski.

He is also survived by his parents, John & Esther Earle; brothers, Shawn (Sunday) Earle, and Jonathan (Kristin) Earle; several nieces & nephews; and countless friends & family across the country.

Marty attended Groton High School before studying Food Science at SUNY Morrisville. He worked a variety of jobs in retail before moving to Seneca Lake in 1996, joining the wine industry.

Marty's true passion was for his family, whom he regularly referred to as "the four greatest loves of his life".

Marty was dedicated to the breeding & showing of Best in Show quality Polish & Dutch rabbits. He traveled throughout the US for rabbit shows, where he and Jody made lifelong memories and friendships.

His other hobbies included spending time in the outdoors with his sons hunting & fishing, knowing an unreasonable amount of trivia about the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and Syracuse Basketball & Football, and talking sports with his brothers. He loved to talk about American History & the Civil War, particularly with Joshuah; searching for & planting flowers with his partner in crime, Ken Nesbitt; decorating for and finding a gnome for every single holiday with his son Zachariah; going to Buffalo Bills games with his son Sylas; and showering his daughters-in-law with anything "sunflowers". His love of animals resulted in the addition of multiple dogs & cats to his family over the years.

Marty served the rabbit community for more than 20 years, most recently as the President of the Twin Tiers Rabbit Club, Empire State Polish Rabbit Club and the American Polish Rabbit Club. He was highly respected and well known by thousands for his warm smile, crazy hats, his extraordinary generosity and his commitment to the advancement of the Polish rabbit breed. He brought light into every room he entered.

Throughout Marty's battle with cancer he never feared death but wanted to make sure that his journey was remembered for his fighting spirit, his faith and the assurance of his eternity.

Marty's legacy is one of service, strength, kindness and faith. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Monterey II Mexican Restaurant, 315 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY, 14456 on Saturday, January 3, 2025, from 11 am until 12:30 pm, for a time to celebrate Marty and share memories. Close family & friends are invited to stay afterwards to purchase a meal to enjoy with his family, starting at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that a donation be made to aid in establishing a youth herd advancement fund for the American Polish Rabbit Club in Marty's memory. More information about this fund and donation inquiries may be sent to Jody Earle by contacting her at jodyearle@gmail.com.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Marty’s Family.

12/22/2025

Hall- Charlotte Eileen G. Chapin, age 87, went Home to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Family and friends may call on Friday, Dec. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St., Gorham, NY 14461. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at Pathway Community Church, 4317 County Rd. 46, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Burial will follow at Little Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlotte’s name to Golisano Children’s Hospital for children’s cancer research, 150 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester, NY 14642, or to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Charlotte was born on November 17, 1938 to James Henry and Charlotte Pearl (Cunningham) Goodenough. She was an account clerk typist for Ontario County for Economical Development and the Planning Department.
Charlotte was a woman of strong faith who lived her life to the fullest. She always put others first and she thought of others before herself. Charlotte loved spending time with her family at their River Camp on the Grasse River in Canton; it was her place of peace.

Charlotte is survived by her children: JoAnne (Tom) Estey, Robert M. (Kimberly) Chapin, Ronald A. (Jess) Chapin, Richard Scott (Marcia) Chapin, Diane (Dale) Foster and Rebecca (Mark) Catlin; grandchildren, Melony (Anthony) Trementozzi, Elizabeth (Blake) Hall, Jenny Rosato, Samuel (Ciara) Rosato Jr., Jesse David (Tabitha) Rosato, Valorie Rosato, Catherine (Breanna) Rosato, James Rosato, Aimee (Frank) Longoria and Sierra Rosato, Kayley Chapin, Joshua Chapin and Jaimie (Chris) McCann, Wendy Christensen and Darren Chapin, Sarah Chapin, Matthew Chapin, and Justin Chapin, Shawn Foster, Rachel Foster, and Micaela (Cody) Burns, Alyssa Grishaber, Hope Brennan, Ethan Catlin, Emily Catlin and Ellie Catlin; and numerous great-grandchildren that she loved dearly, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Charlotte was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Robert Chapin; son-in-law, Samuel Rosato Sr.; two great-grandsons, Maxwell Bayer and Jaxson Keppen; and her siblings, Marjorie Padula, Robert, James and Harold Goodenough.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Charlotte’s Family.

12/11/2025

Stanley-Alice Marie Phelps, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 4, 1955, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Delores Watson and Charles Stahlman. Alice later moved to New York, where she built a life rooted in dedication, hard work, and deep love for her family.

Alice was a proud entrepreneur and the owner of Alice’s Cleaning Service for more than 35 years. She was well-known and respected in her community for her strong work ethic, care for her clients, and unwavering reliability. She also co-owned The Stanley Exchange consignment shop with her sister and best friend, Pat Whitbeck, for over 20 years—an endeavor she ran with pride, discipline, and heart.

Alice shared 47 years of marriage with her husband, Bill, the love of her life and her constant support. She was a devoted mother to her children Tim, Kathy (Brad), and Connie (Roger) Groome, and a proud nana to Gracie, Andre, Evelyn, Isaiah, and Aliyah Groome.

Outside of her work and family, Alice found joy in the simple but meaningful things that made life full. She was an avid gardener who took pride in her flowers and yard. She loved games of any kind—especially if they involved a bit of competition—and she never turned down a chance to win. And for anyone who knew her well, nothing lit her up quite like a trip to the casino. Gambling was her favorite pastime, and she cherished the laughter and memories made on those outings. And as many will remember, she was also a loyal New York Yankees fan, cheering them on with enthusiasm.

Alice was known for her big heart, sharp wit, contagious smile and memorable sense of humor. A true spitfire, she brought laughter wherever she went and cared deeply for everyone around her. Even during her illness, her greatest concern was always the well-being of those she loved.

Alice is survived by her sisters Laurie, Pat (Bill), Terri, Janet (Adam), and Amy (Matt); sisters- and brothers-in-law Carol (Dick), Connie (Pete), and Shirley (Dave); and sisters-in-law Sandy (the late Bob) and Sue (the late Mike); along with several nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Delores Stillings and Charles Stahlman; her in-laws, Don and Marie Phelps; brothers Bob, Mike, and Jim Stahlman and her nephews Bobby and Marc Stahlman.

A celebration of Alice’s life is planned for Saturday, January 3 at Hotel Canandaigua (205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, from 12 – 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Alice’s memory are invited to contribute to the GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-supporting-bill-and-alice?attribution_id=sl:8f496db3-7c80-49d2-b715-be3df842b9b5&utm_campaign=p_lico+update+share&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook created to help support Bill as he transitions to living with his daughter and her family. Donations will help cover continued rehabilitation and home modifications needed to ensure his comfort, safety, and care.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Alice’s Family.

12/07/2025

Town of Seneca/Geneva-Thomas J. Bush, age 66, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital.

Honoring Tom’s wishes there will be no services at this time.

Memorial contributions in Tom’s name can be made to the Ontario County Fair Draft Horse Barn.

Tom was born on March 11, 1959, a son of James D. and Leona E. Washburn Bush. His passion in life was truck driving, working for many years for Consolidated Freight and then becoming a self-employed truck driver. Tom enjoyed supporting his daughters at horse shows, whether it be trucking their equipment, holding a lead when needed or simply being there to watch. He was a member of the NYS Pageant of Steam, always taking a couple tractors to the show.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Rich Scott) Bush and Amanda (Bill Carson) Bush; his mother, Leona “Peewee” Bush; brother, Donald (Christine) Bush; sister, Dorinda (John) Engert; many nieces and nephews including Samantha Bush and Jesse (Joe) Lambert who where his primary caregivers.

Tom was predeceased by his father, James Bush.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Tom’s Family.

11/23/2025

Geneva- Doris June Earl, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Honoring Doris’ wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in Bellona Cemetery with her husband, Henry.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ontario Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

Doris was born on June 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Clifford and Martha (Fox) DeWick. She grew up on the family farm in Middlesex. After high school she worked for several years at the post office, before she devoted her life to taking care of her family. Doris was a member of the 4-H Club. She enjoyed flowers, sewing and crocheting and loved country music.

Doris is survived by two sons, James H. Earl and Clifford (Terese) Earl, grandsons, Cody (Isobel Heck) Earl and Collin (Amber) Earl; great-granddaughter, Enri Earl as well as nieces and nephews.

Doris was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 62 years, E. Henry Earl and a sister, Mary E. (Duane C.) Shay.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Doris’ Family.

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