Obituaries

He was born July 8, 1979 in Dunkirk, NY, a son of Alison Ruckh Penna and the late Charles Lachut.

Keegan was a 1997 graduate of Pine Valley Central School and attended the Universal Technology Institute for Diesel Mechanics.  As part of his career he also received several certifications in safety and waste management. He was a proud member of the International Operators Union Local 17, where he worked for companies such as Anastasi Trucking, Ciminelli, Pinto, West Valley Nuclear and Benchley Cranes.

Some of his career accomplishments was that he ran Buffalo’s first Tower crane during the construction of Buffalo’s Medical Campus, helped in the construction of wind turbines along the Lake Erie water front and was superintendent of WNY’s largest manufacturing building, Solar City. Keegan was also skilled in the plumbing trade which was passed down from his grandfather, to his father and to him.

Keegan and his brother Brent shared a special bond that only brothers could have. They were best friends. Always talking on the phone every morning on the way to work and gaming together at night. Brent will greatly miss his brother as will His wife Aimee who thought of him as a brother.   She too will be lost without him.

Keegans many pastimes include hunting and fishing, camping with his companion and niece and nephew, gaming with his family and friends, singing and playing guitar, playing pool, boating and woodworking. Most of all he loved spending time with his family

Survivors include his mother, Alison (Tom) Penna of S. Dayton, NY. Brother, Brent (Aimee) Lachut of S. Dayton. Aunts and uncles, Lana Austin of S. Dayton,Linda (Skip) Sticek of S. Dayton, Carol Lachut of Arkansas and Andrea Herrington of Virginia. Nieces and Nephews, Wesley Lachut, Chloe Lachut, Cole Lachut, Bella Lachut, Brody Lachut, Kate Lachut and Jeff Bender. Companion, Anna Kennedy. Also survived by many cousins and friends all over WNY.

Predeceased by grandparents, Vern and Millie Ruckh and Edward and Agnes Lachut. Uncles, Ray Austin and Allen Lachut.

Because Keegan was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, the family would like memorials in his name to be made to The Patricia Allen Fund, Benefiting Oishei Children’s Hospital, 818 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203.

 There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday June 19th at the Trillium Lodge in Cherry Creek, NY from Noon until 4 pm.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

She was born January 22, 1931 in Coudersport, PA a daughter of the late Coily and Lillian Gray Burgett.

Eileen was employed by Kisiel Die Casting Co. and Tompkins Die Casting Co. in Batavia prior to her retirement.

She was the wife of the late Norman Pratt and sister of the late Clifford Burgett, Harvey Burgett and Evelyn Davis.

Survivors include her children, Norma Bauer of Texas, Patricia Dick of Canandaigua, Bettyjo (David) Gizzi of Hamburg, Sherry Lynn (Andy) Coppi of Texas, Norman (Debbie) Pratt of Darien, Kelley (Scott) Smith of Virginia and Chad Pratt of Oakfield. Also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (June 16^th) from 5-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Burial will be in Morganville Cemetery, Stafford, NY.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE,, BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Mrs. Malecki worked as a Teacher’s Aid in Buffalo from 1966 to 1985 at School 84 and School 84 Annex. She was a member of NYSLRS, an avid gardener and in the Frohsinn Singing Society of Buffalo.

She is survived by her beloved children, Richard J. (Patricia) Malecki Jr of Tonawanda; Faith (Kevin) Bannister of Bennington; grandchildren, Amy (Derik) Ramirez, Richard J. Malecki III, Christopher (Colleen) Malecki, Erin (Sean) Wilson, Alexander and Lara Bannister; 8 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HomeCare and Hospice, 29 Liberty St, Suite 6, Batavia, NY 14020 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Ellamae was a lifelong resident of New York and worked in the payroll department for prison systems. Ellamae enjoyed nights out with friends, playing cards and going bowling, but most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived by children, Gloria (John) Carpenter of Elkhart, Indiana, Richard “Rick” Blatt of Attica, Zaundra (Ed) Harris of Elkhart, Indiana, Charles (Debbie) Blatt of Batavia, Terry (Shone) Reed of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren she loved so much.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1 to 4 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility, Activities Fund, 400 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.  
 

He is survived by his children; Barbara (late Joseph) Sobczak, Kim (Bryan) Gross, Terese (Warren) Haseley and MaryJo (James) Metz; sister Concetta (Roger) Sierk; Grandchildren Joseph (Erin), Kathryn and Andrew Sobczak, Lindsay (TJ) Davis, Kayla (Seth) Grimes, Michael Haseley, Alison (Thomas) Suchy, Joshua (Lauren), Matthew and Peter Metz and Papa to 9 great grandchildren.

Food was a true passion for Anthony; he also enjoyed a day at the track and a good Texas hold’em poker game.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

To leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

She was born December 7, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Jan and Mary Bryk Bielawa.

Esther was employed by Chapin Manufacturing prior to her retirement. She was a parishioner of Resurrection Parish for many years. She was also an avid bingo player and enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren.

She was the wife of the late Edward “Farmer” Moscicki and sister of the late Henry, Joseph, John, Thaddeus and Dolores Bielawa.

Survivors include her sons, Henry (Elyn) Moscicki of Batavia and Dennis (Denise) Moscicki of Alden. Grandchildren, Erik Moscicki, Bryan Moscicki, Jennifer Moscicki, Christa (Avery) Presson, Adeline Moscicki, Grace Judge and Olivia Judge.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (June 15^th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Fr. Ivan Trujillo Migrant Ministry, 303 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Volunteers for Animals, 3841 W Main Street Rd, Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Batavia ~ Howard LaVerne Austin, age 70, passed away on June 4, 2022 in the loving presence of his family.

     He will be sadly missed by his wife, Helen L. (Moore) Austin; his children, Jeffrey (Carri) Austin, Michael Austin, Jason (Kimberly) Austin and Kim (Frank) Cuttitta; his grandchildren, Cameron, Ava, Brynn, Abbie, Alli, Liam and Brycen; brothers, David (late Carol) Austin, Harold (late Andrea) Austin and the late Gene (Vicki) Austin; sister, Donna (Norbert) Barber; mother-in-law, Helen Moore; brothers-in-law, Ken (Cheryl) Moore and Jim F. (Penny) Moore Jr., along with several nieces and nephews.

     Howard was predeceased by his parents, Percy M. H. Austin and Dorothy (Hart) Austin Brown and his father-in-law, James F. Moore Sr.

     A Celebration of Howard's Life will be held at a later date.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Howard's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Austin and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Jennifer K. Roblee, 47, of Maple Ave., Le Roy, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

     Jennifer will be remembered for her courageous battle with cancer and her contagious beautiful laughter and smile. Loving Mother to her daughters, Madison and Presley. Her family and friends were her world.

     Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Scott, of 22 years; daughters, Madison and Presley; sisters, Maureen (Jeff) Estabrooks, Samantha and Sara Platek, mother-in-law, Sue Roblee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

     She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Darrell Roblee (2015) and brother-in-law, Jon Roblee (2021). 

     Family and friends may call at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd, LeRoy, on Monday, June13 from 3 - 6 PM. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy. Interment will be at Machpelah Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to Le Roy Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 56, LeRoy, NY 14482

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Jennifer's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

He was born on July 18, 1981, in Batavia, a son of Hattie B. Miles Ligon of Elba and the late Benjamin J. Ligon, Sr.

Surviving along with his mother are his daughter, Addison Ligon; his brother, Benjamin J. Ligon, Jr.; sisters, Patricia (Ira Moss) Stephens of Fultondale, Alabama and Shirley Wood of Auburn, Alabama along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Scottie adored spending time with his daughter Addison. He loved being outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting, fixing cars and spending times with friends and loved ones. He was a supervisor at Custom Molding Solutions in Churchville.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Scottie’s funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 am at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street, Batavia. He will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Monica Marie Gress, 55, of Elba, passed away on June 6, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

Monica was born May 19, 1967 in Batavia, the daughter of Paul (Beth) Weslow and Patricia (Robert) Fehr.

Monica enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and walking her property with her faithful companion, Riley.  

Surviving along with her parents are her husband, Dale Gress; daughter, Melissa Marshall; grandchildren, Jenna Bader and Charlee Marshall and brother, Bach Weslow.   

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Monica's Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. also on Tuesday.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Born August 20, 1946 in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late Edwin and Arlene Leaton, and brother of the late Kibbie Leaton.

To carry on his memory are his sons, Chris (Denise) Leaton and Kevin (Karin) Leaton, his two grandsons, Cole and Caden Leaton, and his siblings, Rick (Marcia) Leaton, Susie (Larry) Aiello, and Tom (Judy) Leaton. Ron will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Ron had a long and fulfilling career with Continental Can, Heekin Can, and Ball Corporation, calling Evergreen, Colorado home for more than 20 years. During his time in Colorado, Ron honed his skill of woodworking, enjoyed to cook and bake, and loved celebrating the holidays with family and friends. Ron enjoyed sports and was an avid Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies, and Denver Broncos fan, but he never lost his loyalty to his hometown team, the Buffalo Bills. He was a longtime member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Ron’s retirement years were spent in Palm Coast, FL and St. Simmons Island, GA. To be closer to his grandsons, Ron moved to Dallas, TX, where he spent the final years of his life.  

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 11:00 am in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia. A celebration of Ron's life will immediately follow at Batavia Country Club, 7909 Byron Road in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory can be made to the PAN Foundation, CLL. https://www.panfoundation.org.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com

Florida / LeRoy ~ Frank D. Pierce, age 88, of Port Charlotte and Gully Road, passed away Sunday evening (June 5, 2022) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Frank will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to many. He was a U S Army veteran and a long time junior high science teacher in the Wayne Central School District.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Jane Lumley Stein-Pierce; his children, Holly Kelleher of Walworth and Scott (Jill) Pierce of Ontario; grandchildren, Brianna (Jeffrey) DiPasquale, Alicia Kelleher, Shannon Kelleher, Jackson Pierce and Katherine Pierce; great-grandson, Nolan DiPasquale, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Justine E. Pierce and his four siblings.

     Family and friends are invited to Frank’s Celebration of Life Service to be held on Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Frank are suggested to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14344 Jamison Way, Port Charlotte, FL  33953

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Frank’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

LeRoy ~ Helen P. Nugent-Mangefrida, age 84, of Exchange Street, passed away Sunday evening (June 5, 2022) at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

     Helen will be remembered as a very loving and caring mother and dear friend to many.  When you first met Helen, you knew that you had a friend for life.  She had so many passions in life to mention.  Her energy and compassion for people led her to nursing and eventually opening an adult care home, Elder Care, where she and her son, John, cared for so many and ran together from 1991 - 2004. She enjoyed travelling, especially to Boston and Las Vegas, casino trips, reading, gardening, was an animal lover and was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Boston Red Sox.  She was a great cook, especially known for her chicken cutlets and potato salad, and a lover of any music by John Tesh.

     She will be sadly missed by her son and care provider, John Schutte of LeRoy; her daughter, Helen Remington of New Jersey and special friends, Missy Johnson and Kimberly Randall.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 11 from 3 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where services will be held at 7:00 PM.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Woodward Memorial Library, 7 Wolcott Street, LeRoy, NY 14482

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Helen's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.