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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Jason M. Randall (Dec. 1970 - March 2023)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jason M. Randall, age 52, announces his unexpected passing. Jason was born to Lynn (Chapman) and Richard Randall in Naples, NY where he spent years playing on the soccer, basketball and tennis teams. A er graduating from Naples High School, Jason earned a degree in economics from Bucknell University in 1993. While there, he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and rowed crew. A er spending a year living the good life in Colorado, Jason went back to school and earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. He worked for a short time on the west coast but, ultimately, returned to Naples to be closer to family and hometown friends.

Over the years, Jason worked in a variety of management positions in the Finger Lakes area, spending the last few years in Oneonta, NY. Jason was a smart, funny, witty guy and the people around him recognized his potential. He loved music, video games, cooking and fast cars! Above all else, he loved being an uncle to Alex & Shea Randall-Collins and Drew & Chase Williamee—partly because he, himself, never quite grew up.

Unfortunately, Jason also struggled with alcohol abuse. e constant, daily struggle to overcome and resist his demons took its toll. Jason’s death is a painful reminder that addiction has the potential to touch all of our lives.

Jason is predeceased by his mother, Lynn. He is survived by his father, Dick, of Naples/Canandaigua, NY; his sisters, Erin (Chris) Williamee of Canandaigua, NY and Gretchen (Jennifer Collins) Randall of Boston and their children.

A celebration of Jason’s life will be on August 26 from 1-4pm at Onanda Park in King Hall (upper side of park). 4965 County Road 16, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Please join us as we all share our memories of Jason.

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Doris E. (Reed) Fox, age 84 of Naples, passed away on ursday, July 13, 2023 at Strong Hospital in Rochester.

Doris was born on July 11, 1939 in Prattsburgh to the late George & Buela (Bush) Smith. Doris was a very kind, caring and loving person; she owned and operated the Fox Family Home, caring for individuals for many years. She loved the outdoors and was a proud farm girl. She enjoyed camping and stayed at seasonal sites for over a decade and loved tending to her gardens.

In addition to her parents, Doris is predeceased by her brothers: Louie, Frank, Charles, Chauncey & Robert.

Doris is survived by her children: Je (Cindy) Fox & Jim Fox; her grandchildren: Eugene Becker, Sara Fox & Maria Fox; and several nieces & nephews.

Family & friends may call from 11am-1pm on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Baird-Moore Funeral Home in Naples. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canandaigua.

In lieu of owers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Doris’name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at StJude.org

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Baird-Moore Funeral Home in Naples.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.

- John Lennon

July 15, 2023

Michael A. Reed - “You are gone, but thank you for the soft, sweet things you have left behind in my home, in my head and in my heart.”

Michael Andrew Reed, 40, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2023, due to an ATV accident while riding with friends in the Adirondacks.

Michael was born on 12/27/82 and grew up in the Manchester/Canandaigua area on the family farm.He was a fun-loving guy with a huge heart for animals (Nina). As a small child he enjoyed growing up with horses and all the fun things to drive as he worked on the farm. He enjoyed his 4-H club with his neighbors and played all the sports while following in his brothers’ footsteps. As time passed his cars were his passion,and he learned to x almost anything. Michael had a very quiet spirit with an enormous heart. With his very strong constitution and convictions, you always knew where you stood. Michael was a patriot; he proudly ew the ag and was proud to know his grandfathers, uncles and cousins fought for our freedom. He knew more about politics and health than most people, and in the last years of his life he studied the Bible and was proud to talk about the Lord.

Michael is survived by his mother,Deborah Misleany Reed;his father,Michael (Brigid) Reed; 2 brothers, Zachery (Dana) Reed and Austin (Andrea) Reed; nieces, Caroline & Ashley Reed; and nephews, Coby, Buddy, Cam & Aiden Reed. He had many aunts and uncles, and one special uncle, Peter Procko. He grew up with too many cousins to list from large extended families on both sides.

He belonged to an ATV club named Dirt Won’t Hurt, and he will be greatly missed by all of his friends who belonged to it.Special thanks and appreciation go out to Justin (Tug) VanNorman and Steve Cooley, who both cared for him deeply and were wonderful mentors.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Michael’s life on August 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Wellspring Church, 22 Teft Avenue, Clifton Springs, NY with a reception to immediately follow at the American Legion Post 34, 1513 Palmyra St. (Rt. 21), Shortsville, NY. Please come with your biggest smiles and special memories to share, and wear your brightest clothes, as we are going to celebrate, not mourn.

In lieu of owers, donations may be sent to the Food Pantry in Michael’s memory. Checks can be made out to Wellspring Church and please add Wellspring Food Distribution Center in the memo. Michael would be proud to know that he’d be feeding others.

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Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings

Makes about 45

50 thin square eggless wonton wrappers (around 4 inches in size)

Vegetable oil, for frying

Filling:

5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped

1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil

1 pound, 2 ounces cooked, shredded beef short ribs

11 ounces cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped

3 1/2 ounces spring onions, finely chopped

3 ounces pickled jalapeños, finely chopped

1 pound, 2 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To serve:

Silgochu (dried chilli threads)

1 spring onion, julienned and soaked in ice water until curled, then drained Sriracha

For the filling, first sauté the mushrooms in the sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the filling ingredients with the mushrooms. Mix together using your hands, really breaking up the short rib meat to make a uniform texture.

For the dumplings, line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. Fill a small bowl with water. Unwrap the wonton wrappers and cover lightly with a piece of clingfilm to keep them moist. Lay a wrapper on a clean work surface and put 1 ounce of the meat filling in the center. Dip a forefinger into the water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to moisten the surface. Now bring the open edges to the center, and pinch where the edges meet each other, creating four seams in a cross shape. Set aside and cover with clingfilm or a damp tea towel while you shape the rest. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling, making sure the dumplings are not touching on the baking sheets.

To a medium saucepan, add the vegetable oil and heat to 340 F (170 C). Working in batches, place the dumplings on their sides in the pan in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the fried dumplings to a wire rack or kitchen paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining dumplings. If you don’t plan on cooking them straight away, you can freeze them on the baking sheets, then bag them up and store in the freezer.

Top with some of the silgochu and curly spring onion and serve immediately with the sriracha.