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Elmer Bechtold Obituary
Rochester: Friday, August 1, 2008, at age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Patty L. Bechtold. He is survived by his children, Richard (Madeline) Bechtold, Paul (Sherry) Bechtold of CT, Sharon (Richard) Beall of IN, Donna (Michael) Barravecchia, Eileen (Mark) LaBrie of FL; 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grand-children; sisters, Marian Currier, Doris Phillips of OR; sister-in-law, Darlene Bargmann; many nieces and nephews. Elmer was an Army Veteran of WWII and a retired machinist from Consolidated/Farrell.
Friends may call MONDAY from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Tuesday morning, August 5, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Services at 9:00 in First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road. Interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 435 E. Henrietta Rd., 14620, in his memory.
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Mary and Richard Hunt
August 15, 2008
Donna and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know that you will honor your Father's memory every year at your reunion.
Sincerely,
Mary and Dick Hunt
George Howard
August 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
sandy stieve
August 4, 2008
hi patty, so sorry to hear about your husband....keep your chin up.....we worked together at wegmans long time ago.. ....sandy stieve (groenendaal ) now its eamer
Judi Kaleh
August 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My love to all.
With love, Judi Kaleh
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