Continuation of tree (1st child of Peter Lewis Peets/Viola Mae Provost); all known surname descendants:
11 Russell Ernest Peets b: 26 July 1917 Dannemora, Clinton, NY; d: 19 November 1972 Ontario, Wayne, NY
+Eleanor E. Sherman b: 20 February 1919; m: 24 January 1938 Penfield, Monroe, NY; d: 7 November 2012 Union Hill, Wayne, NY
12 Constance M. Peets b: 14 February 1939 Plattsburg, Clinton, NY; d: Aft. November 2025
+Robert F. Doyle m: 1959 [George E./---]
12 Bonnie Lee Peets b: Abt. 1940; d: Aft. November 2025
+Karl Richard Danner b: Abt. 1941; m: 7 November 1959 Webster, Monroe, NY [William/Frances Daniels]
*2nd Husband of Bonnie Lee Peets:
+William Doell d: Bef. November 2025
12 Donna E. Peets b: 16 June 1941 Perinton, Monroe, NY; d: Aft. November 2025
+Steve Stramonine d: Bef. November 2025
12 Cheryl A. Peets b: 26 October 1943 Rochester, Monroe, NY; d: 20 November 2025 Williamson, Wayne, NY
+Howard Claude Spence b: Abt. 1944; m: 2 May 1964 Webster, Monroe, NY; d: Aft. November 2025
12 Ronald Russell Peets b: 15 March 1945 Union Hill, Wayne, NY; d: 3 May 2012 North Bangor, Franklin, NY
+Judith A. Bodway m: 17 December 1966 Ontario, Wayne, NY; d: Aft. November 2012
12 Lonnie R. Peets b: 4 June 1948; d: Aft. November 2025
+Cathy ---
12 Patricia K.. Peets b: January 1950; d: Aft. November 2025
+Charles VanCassele
12 Terri Peets d: Aft. November 2025
+Erwin Bushart
12 Gary Peets d: Aft. November 2025
+Sherry ---
Notes for Russell Ernest Peets:
Census
- 1930 East Rochester, Monroe, New York: Peter L. Peets 33, wife Viola M. 33, Russel E. 12, Madora M. 10, Viola F. 7, Beatrice B. 5, Rowland P. 1 year 2 months.
- 1940
- 1950 Ontario, Wayne, NY: Russell E. Peets 32 advertising/sign & poster co., wife Eleanor E. 30, Constance M. 11, Bonnie L. 10, Donna E. 9, Cheryl A. 6, Ronald R. 5, Lonnie R. 1, Patricia K.
WWII Records: Russel Ernst Peets, res. Five Mile Line Rd., Webster, NY; b. 26 Jul 1917 Merrill, NY; father Peter Lewis Peets (same address); 5'7", 150 lbs., brown eyes & black hair, dark complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Penfield, NY.
Obituary: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (NY), Monday, 20 November 1972: Russell E. Peets, 55, of 1220 Ridge Rd., Ontario, on Sunday, Nov. 19, 1972. He leaves his wife, Eleanor (Sherman) Peets; his mother, Mrs. Viola Peets of Union Hill; six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Constance) Doyle, Macedon, Mrs. Bonnie Danner, Ontario, Mrs. Steve (Donna) Stramonine, Sodus, Mrs. Howard (Cheryl) Spence, Ontario Center, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) VanCassele, Webster, Miss Terri Peets, at home; three sons, Ronald, Ontario, Lonnie and Gary, both of Union Hill; three brothers, Rolin, Rodney and Richard, all of Union Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Franklin (MaDora) Corwin, Ontario, Mrs. Richard (Viola) Krenzer, Dexter, N.Y., Mrs. Ralph (Beatrice) Moak, Ontario; fifteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Tinklepaugh and Scott Funeral Home, Webster, from 2-4 and 7-9, Monday and Tuesday, where services will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Union Hill Fire Department, or the American Cancer Society.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Webster, NY: PEETS / Russell / 1917 - 1972 / Eleanor / 1920 - 2012
Notes for Eleanor E. Sherman:
Obituary: Times of Wayne County (Macedon, NY), Sunday, 11 November 2012: Peets, Eleanor E. - Union Hill/Williamson: Wed., Nov. 7, 2012, age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Russell; son, Ronald; granddaughter, Sherry Lynn Spence. She leaves her daughters, Connie Doyle, Bonnie Doell, Donna Stramonine, Cheryl (Howard) Spence, Patricia (Charles) VanCassele and Terri (Erwin) Bushart; sons, Lonnie (Cathy) and Gary (Sherry) Peets; daughter-in-law, Judith Peets; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Irwin; sister-in-law, Joann Peets; many nieces and nephews. Interment, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Webster. Memorials may be directed to Lifetime Care Hospice, Newark, NY, or a charity of choice.
Obituaries for the children:
Cheryl A. Peets: Young Funeral Home (Williamson, NY): Cheryl A Spence, October 26, 1943 - November 20, 2025: Williamson - Cheryl A Spence, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Young Funeral Home, Williamson, NY. Cheryl's funeral service will follow visitation at noon. Private burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, NY. Cheryl was born the daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor (Sherman) Peets on Tuesday, October 26, 1943, in Rochester, NY, and was raised in Ontario, graduating with the Wayne Central Class of 1961. She moved to Williamson in 1976. A devoted homemaker, she chose to dedicate her life to raising her family. She loved cross-stitching, was fantastic at puzzles, and enjoyed coloring books, crocheting, and baking. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Cheryl will be remembered by her husband of sixty-one years, Howard; her children, Ron Spence and Kelly (Rich) Selner; her grandchildren, Bethany (Keenan), Jessica (Alex), Aaron, Tyler (Erin), Rachel, Braedon (Laura), and Bryce (Taylor); and her seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Connie Doyle, Bonnie Doell, Donna Stramonine, Lonnie "Chip" (Cathy) Peets, Patricia (Charles) VanCassele, Gary (Sherry) Peets, and Terri (Erwin) Bushart; her sister-in-law, Judy Peets; as well as several nieces and nephews. Cheryl was predeceased by her daughter, Sherry Spence; a brother, Ronald Peets; brothers-in-law, William Doell and Steve Stramonine.
Ronald Russell Peets: North Country Now (Potsdam, NY), Friday, 4 May 2012: Ronald R. Peets, 67, North Bangor: Ronald R. Peets, 67, passed away Thursday evening at his home with the love of his family at his side. He had been in failing health for sometime. Arrangements are with the care of the Flint Funeral Home, Moira. Ron was born March 15, 1945, in Union Hill, the son of the late Russell and Eleanor (Sherman) Peets. He attended school locally in Union Hills. Ron entered into the United States Navy on September 21, 1965. During his enlistment he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. During his enlistment Ron married Judith Bodway on December 17, 1966, at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Ontario, NY. He quickly uprooted his bride from the cold climate, and moved her to the warmth of the California sun where he was stationed. Besides his wife, Judith, he is survived by his mother Eleanor; a son Donald of Williamson, a daughter and son-in-law Michele and Brian Hargarther of Sodus. He is also survived by six sisters Connie Doyle of Macedon, Bonnie Doell of Palmyra, Donna Stramione, Cheryl (Howard) Spence both of Williamson, Patricia (Charles)Vancasselle of Honeoye, Terry (Irwin) Bushart of Ontario, NY; two brothers, Lonnie (Cathy) Peets of Macedon, and Gary (Sherry) Peets, of Ontario, NY; four grandchildren Thomas J. Abbott, Ronald J. Abbott, Kenneth J. Peets, Brian Hargarther, and one great-grandson Jacob Lee Abbott. For over forty years he worked construction, working for several companies the Marshall Bros just to name one. He also worked for the town of Macedon for eleven years as a laborer in the water department, then later as a supervisor for two years. Ron was an active part of his community. He was a one of the founders of the Union Hill Vol. Fire Department. With his carpentry skills he helped build the fire station from the ground up, and lead the firemen as first assistant chief. With a thermos full of coffee and a pack of cigarettes he was set for the day. However with his son Don and a fishing pole his day was complete. Expressions of one's sympathy may be made in Ronald's honor to High Peaks Hospice or the Bangor Vol. Fire Department. A gathering to celebrate the life of Ronald R. Peets will be held Saturday, May 5, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the family home, 868 Reynoldston Road, North Bangor.
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Last updated: 18 December 2025.