Linda L. Witt, 76, of Rochester, formerly of Junius, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2018) at Highland Hospital, Rochester, N.Y. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 13) at Coe-Genung Funeral Home. The memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Rev. Larry Humphres, pastor of Calvary Church in Newark, N.Y., will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Phelps, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Beverly's Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY, 13165. Linda was born Feb. 6, 1942, in Geneva, N.Y., the daughter of Kenneth C. and Florence Guest Rosenthal. She was a graduate of Waterloo High School. She was employed with HMS Host Marriott at the Junius Thruway Rest Area. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Geneva. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Gerald) Ameele of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; son, Frederick (Chong Hee) Witt of Cornwall, N.Y.; grandchildren, Patrick (Adrienne) Witt, Joshua (fiancee, Sweetie) Witt, Nathan (Molly) Burgdorf, Logan Burgdorf, Morgan (fiance, Sean) Burgdorf, and Katlynn (friend, Eric Matthews) Burgdorf; step-grandchildren, Kelli Jo Ameele and Kailani Ameele; brothers, Richard (Sally) Steele of Dallas, Texas and William (Betty) Steele of Waterloo, N.Y.; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald H. Ferrell and second husband, Frederick J. Witt, Sr.; and an infant granddaughter, Katherine Burgdorf.

Roger Howard Verbridge, 86, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at Clifton Springs Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at his bedside. Calling hours will be held Tuesday (December 11) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple Court, Newark. Funeral will be Wednesday (December 12) at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery, Clifton Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canandaigua Fire Department where he volunteered. Roger was born June 29, 1932 to George William Verbridge and Mary Margaret De Looze. Roger worked very hard as a farmer for most of his life and he worked for NYS as an assistant engineer until his retirement. Roger also enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his children Robin (Sandra A) Verbridge of Lyons, Sandra L Verbridge of Newark, Douglas (Connie) Verbridge of Canandaigua, Pamela (James) Walsh of Canandaigua; sisters Virginia Lannon, Shirley Gerlach; brother, Ronald (Sandra) Verbridge; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Gloria L. Congdon Verbridge; brother, Richard; and sisters Betty and Dorothy.

Donald E. Nellis, 80, died on Saturday (December 8, 2018) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday (December 12) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark with an Elks Visitation at 6:45 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday (December 13). Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery. Memorials, in his name, may be made to the , 1120, South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14620. Don was born on January 17, 1938 in Newark, the son of the late Harold and Doris Brock Nellis. He grew-up in Phelps and graduated from the Phelps High School in 1955. Don was a T.V. Repairman for many years, first with Graybill Appliances and then for a few years with Elston Electronics. His last few years of work were at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital doing data processing. Don was a life member of both the Deluge Hose Company #1 of the Newark Fire Department and of the Newark Elks Lodge. He loved to play golf with his friends. Don also enjoyed listening to the old radio show and music. He is survived by his son, Edwin (Donna) of Newark; three daughters Donna Bedette of Newark, Joanne Nellis of Sodus and Bonnie Jones of Rochester; nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; four sisters Barbara Brennessel, Sharon (Stephen) Biletzky, Cathy (Dale) Bassage and Carol Soucie; many nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Wilma, in 2005 and a brother, Gerald.

Henry J. Jahna, 93, of Seneca Falls, N.Y., formerly of Waterloo, N.Y., died Friday (Dec. 7, 2018) at Huntington Living Center, Waterloo, N.Y. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday (Dec 13) at Coe-GenungFuneral Home. A memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home. The Rev. James Fennessy, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterloo, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to , P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA, 02241-7005. Henry was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Junius, N.Y., the son of Julius and Emilie Fisher Jahna. He began attending school in a school house on Whiskey Hill Rd. After attending a few years, he attended school at St. Mary's School in Waterloo. Graduating from St. Mary's he attended the Waterloo Main Street School. Henry was employed for forty years with Evans Chemetics in Waterloo. He also farmed, drove school bus, and did general construction. Henry was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his children, Robert Jahna of Gibsonburg, Ohio, William (Michele) Jahna of Chesterfield, Va., Nancy (Ray) Porter of Chandler, Ariz., James (Anita) Jahna of Waterloo, N.Y., Kenneth Jahna of New Bern, N.C., Randy Jahna of Waterloo, N.Y., Michael Jahna of Geneva, N.Y.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; brother, John Jahna of Waterloo, N.Y.; one niece and one nephew; longtime friends Roger and Charlotte Smith of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; his home was a home to many foster children.

Margaret (Peg) Webster McGrain Harmon, 91, gained her angel wings on December 1, 2018. She was born in Oneida N.Y. in 1927, but grew up in Ovid N.Y. and raised her children there. She retired from the Dept. of Army's Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in 1987 where she earned numerous awards for her service. She then moved to Pine Island Florida. Her 31 years on the island were very busy. She was a driving force behind her beloved Pine Island FISH (Fellow Islanders Sending Help) Serving as President for many years. The Christmas Basket brigade and Clothes for Kids programs which she initiated and led brought joy to many children through the years. She fought hard for the Pine Island Plan to maintain the integrity of the Island. With her guidance, many young ladies participated in the Girls State Program through the American Legion. Peg was also part of the original Greater Pine Island Civic Association. She had been a staunch supporter of the Calusa Land Trust. Her work on the Island earned her the Al Mills "Citizen of the Year" award and she was nominated for countywide recognition for her unwavering support and hard work for Pine Island and its residents. Peg is survived by her children Mary Jo (Richard) Roane, Tom (Lori) McGrain, Dan (Leslie) McGrain and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was pre-decreased by husbands Willis McGrain and William Harmon; daughter, Carol Lutz and son, Patrick McGrain as well as her siblings. Donations in her memory should be sent to Pine Island FISH, PO Box 357, Matlacha FL 33993. A Memorial Service will be held on January 12th at St. John's Episcopal Church in St. James City.

Joan Alice Greule, 72, entered eternal rest on Friday (December 7, 2018) at the DeMay Living Center. All services will be private. In memory of Joan, in lieu of flowers please consider donations to Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489. Joan was born the daughter of the late Donald F and Florence A. (Young) Greule on Tuesday (October 8, 1946) in Clifton Springs, N.Y. She spent her life in the Newark area, graduating from Newark High School class of 1964. Joan went on to college and received her bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. She worked at Canandaigua Medical Group, Clifton Springs Hospital and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Joan was a member of Park Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance. She severed on the Board of Directors as secretary for several years. Joan enjoyed reading and traveling. Joan will be remembered by her sister, Jane Greule; nephew, Donald (Yvonne) Greule; great-nephews Kristopher and Donald R. (Alexandra) Greule; great-niece, Katelin Greule; great-great nephew, Donald J. Greule; friends Sandie (Ed) Schoenheit. Joan was predeceased by brother, Donald Greule in 1992; sister-in-law, Kathleen Greule in 2009; niece, Bethann Selice in 2018; a special friend, Gracie her dog.

Jean Bernice "Bunny" (Knauss) Cobbett, 93, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday (December 6, 2018) at the House of John. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday (December 11) at the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main St., Clifton Springs. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (December 12) at the St. Felix Church, Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery immediately following the mass. There will be a reception following the burial at the Phelps American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the House of John or St. Peter's Parish in Bunny's memory. Bunny was born April 17, 1925 in Clifton Springs. She graduated from Clifton Springs Central School in 1944 and from Brockport State College in 1948. She married William Cobbett that year, and they had two children, Teresa and James. Bunny taught in Clifton Springs for many years and had wonderful memories of students and colleagues. Bunny enjoyed sharing a smile and a laugh with all, especially her dear friends and her family. Her affinity for others was seen through her kind words and deeds and her bright smile. Time well spent with her three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren gave her tremendous joy. She was a member of Clifton Springs Country Club, St. Felix Church and the Phelps American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. Bunny is survived by her children Teresa (Herb) Carpenter and James (Patricia) Cobbett; grandchildren Lyndi (Daniel) Mahoney, Benjamin (Heather) Cobbett and Katherine Carpenter; great-grandchildren Kinley and Easton Mahoney and Nicholas and Daniella Cobbett; and several nieces and nephews. Bunny was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, William Cobbett in 2017; her parents Merwin and Mary Knauss; and her brother, James Knauss.

Richard F. Callahan, 75, of Bridge St. passed away unexpectedly at his residence Thursday December 6, 2018. A Military Service at Whitney Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Kindly consider contributions to your local American Legion and V.F.W. Veterans Memorial Fund in memory of Richard. Born in Taylor, PA the son of Francis and Harriet King Callahan. He became an electrician in the United States Navy and retired in 1983 as an E7 after 24 years of service. Richard then went on and retired from the Silgan Container Company in Lyons, N.Y. after many years of service. He was a life member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. Survived by two sons Lawrence P. (Crystal) Callahan of Seneca Falls and Thomas Callahan of Montour Falls; two sisters Mary (Paul) Olivieri, Fla. and Alice (Richard) Keener also Fla.; grandchildren Patrick and Christen Callahan; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased besides his parents is his wife, Hazel Callahan in 1997; stepfather, Jack Holbart and a sister, Sheila.

Travis J. Burdick, 21, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2018 due to an automobile accident. Calling hours & funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday (December 15) at the Christ Community Church 27 West Genesse St. in Clyde, NY. Memorial contributions to Donald Griffin, to help with funeral expenses. Travis was born on April 18, 1997 in Watertown, N.Y. to Amanda and Lyle Burdick. He is survived by his adoptive father, Donald Griffin; birth parents Amanda and Lyle Burdick; siblings Chris, Kayla, Catlin, Sabrina, Tyler, and Cameron; grandparents Diane and Lyle Burdick; grandfather, Albert Carter; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his best friends Brandy Peterson and Brett Roeder. Travis is predeceased by grandmothers Anna Griffin and Ruth Stoughtenger and Juanita Cota.

Jacqueline H "Jackie" Atkinson, 61, entered eternal rest on Monday (December 3, 2018) at the Wayne County Nursing Home. Family celebrated her life at a Memorial Service on Saturday (Dec. 8) at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 400 S. Main St., Newark. Jackie was born the daughter of the late Jack and Janet Hooten on Thursday (April 4, 1957) in Clarmont, Fla. She spent her life in the Newark area, graduating from the Clarmont High School and then attended college. Jackie enjoyed Crossword puzzles, meeting people, socializing and all the activities at the nursing home. Jackie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Charles L. Atkinson; son, Charles J Atkinson; three brothers and three sisters; many nieces and nephews.