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BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

St. George - Forsythe Funeral Home andM uments

109 West Naples St. • Wayland, NY 14572 (585) 728-2100

DID YOU KNOW?

According to Mental Health America, individuals’ reactions to the death of a loved one can elicit unique emotions linked to their relationship to the deceased. For example, MHA, a community-based nonprofit focused on promoting mental health, notes that a child’s death could inspire different feelings than the loss of an elderly spouse. When parents lose a child, that death may arouse a sense of injustice that can overwhelm the child’s parents as they contemplate lost potential, unfulfilled dreams and, in certain instances, the child’s suffering. Elderly individuals who lose a spouse may be overcome by feelings of loneliness. Recognition of these different reactions is important because it can help individuals and their support networks more effectively cope with their grief.

Amy M.Hamilton

July 4, 2023

Amy M. Hamilton, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at age 54 on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Amy was born on July 4, 1969 in Rochester to Charles “Chuck” & Doreen (Newcome) Dengler. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in nursing and retired from Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Amy was a special human, always taking care of others and putting other people ahead of herself. She was a caring, loving, & thoughtful person, both at home and in the community; Amy was always available to lend a hand, or give a piece of advice. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and beloved grandmother to her grandchildren. Amy loved to travel to sunny destinations and was the life of the party. She raised three boys who were the light of her life and enjoyed nothing more than spending time and taking care of her grandchildren, all of whom she loved more than anything.

Amy is predeceased by her father, Charles “Chuck” Dengler who passed in August of 2020.

Amy is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband, Scott Hamilton; her children: Casey Furia, Mason (Haley Braziel) Hamilton & Austin Hamilton; her grandchildren, Colton & Oakley Furia and Kaisley Braziel; her mother, Doreen Dengler; her sisters, Christine (Doug Lathrom) Dengler & Jennifer Bates; her parents-in-law, Robert & Susan Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles & friends.

Friends & family may call from 1-4pm on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland. Funeral services will be held at 7pm on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the funeral home. In lieu of owers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Amy’s grandchildren: c/o Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home until an account is established.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFunerallHomes.com

Evon Lynn Mark

July 3, 2023

Evon Lynn Mark, at the age of 63, passed away peacefully amongst her family on July 3, 2023.

Evon is a Dansville native born July 23, 1959 to Volney and Phyllis Shafer. She graduated from Dansville High School in 1977 and worked several jobs throughout her lifetime including being a certi ed nursing assistant, stay at home mom, secretary, bank teller, cashier and store clerk. Evon spent all her free time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved watching her grandkids play sports and grow. She also enjoyed watching hummingbirds, gardening, and was dedicated to her job at Tractor Supply. She enjoyed sharing stories with her coworkers and helping others- even in her nal few days, she talked about returning to work at Tractor Supply.

Evon is predeceased by her father, Volney Shafer.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Mark, and two children, Lynn (Ryan) Bollinger and William (Emily) Mark, grandchildren Dyllon, Anthony and Everly, her mother, Phyllis Shafer, her two sisters, Dianna (George) Lathrop and Donna (Roger) Stephens, and several nieces and nephews.

Family & friends may call from 4pm - 8pm on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dansville. Burial will take place in Westview Cemetery, Ossian with a reception to follow.

In lieu of owers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Evon’s name to Noyes Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville.

To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

Understanding Life Insurance

When choosing coverage, you will no doubt be asked if you prefer term insurance or permanent insurance. Term insurance is the least expensive life insurance, and such policies only last for a predetermined number of years. Men and women may purchase life insurance policies if they only want life insurance until they retire or until their children reach adulthood. Permanent insurance is more expensive and will last from the moment you purchase the policy until your death. Many people choose permanent life insurance policies so the money their beneficiaries receive upon their death can be used to pay estate taxes. In addition, there is an investment component to permanent insurance policies, as a portion of the premiums on such policies is invested (policies will spell out how the money is invested) and allowed to grow tax-free so long as the policy is open. Term insurance only provides protection with no investments.