Obituaries

Barbie was predeceased by brother Scott (Bubba) and father Lewis Jr. Her loving and forgiving legacy will live on in her surviving family: sister Sharon (Scott) Chaplain, brother Shawn, nieces Samantha Chaplain and Ana Anderson, and nephew Kristopher Anderson.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 17th from 2-5pm at the Brockport Vet’s Club pavilion. There will be a co-celebration for her father at that time. Please bring your favorite memories to share, as the family will be compiling a memory book for the nieces and nephew.

Mr. Neindorf was born April 19, 1935 in Batavia,  a son of the late Frank and Ada (Miller) Neindorf.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elba and a former member of Godrefy's Pond. He enjoyed fishing, reading, visiting the rifle range to target shoot, and gardening.

Frederick is the husband of the late Bonnie Neindorf.

Surviving is his son, Frederick (Joellen) Neindorf, Jr. of Arkansas; brother, Frank T. (late Monica) Neindorf of Florida; brother-in-law, Richard (Caroline) Allen of Elba; sister-in-law, Lori Gamin of Batavia. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by his grandchildren, Jayden, Ethan, and Adam Neindorf; sisters, Erma (late Kenneth) Preston, and Irene (late Howard) Cummings.

Frederick 's Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, (July 16, 2022) in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Tumor Foundation, (formerly the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation), 95 Pine Street, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10005.

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

Bill’s passion for sports and music offered him a lifetime of bucket list experiences. As a college student he attended the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 with close friend Tim Russert. And as an avid sports fan he was lucky enough to play some of America’s most famous golf courses, including Augusta National and Pebble Beach, and attend iconic sporting events like the World Series, the Masters, and the Rose Bowl.

Bill spent his professional life navigating a media and political career that included working at WBTA radio in Batavia, as a communications specialist in New York Governor Mario Cuomo’s administration, and finally for 26 years as a strategist and campaign manager for AARP in Atlanta.

Bill is survived by his wife Deborah; sons Christopher (Kim) Brown, William (Kaeley) Brown, and Ben (Claire) Brown; daughters Courtney (Steve) Wentzel and Catherine Brown; granddaughters Caroline and Natalie; brother Bob (Katie) Brown; and sisters Betsy (John) McGee and Bonny (Bob) Peacock. They are all comforted knowing he is surely enjoying a Manhattan and tonight’s episode of Jeopardy in heaven.

A memorial service will be held August 14 at 2pm in Village Hall, The Georgia Club, Statham, GA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Habitat for Humanity, or Northeast Georgia Food Bank.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald A. Martin, 68 of West Batavia, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 4, 2022.

He was born on June 2, 1954, in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Clayton J. and Dorothy Riter Martin.

Surviving is his brother Richard C. Martin of West Batavia and many cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Kathleen (Kate) Martin.

Don worked as a farmer all of his life, first on the family farm until it was sold in 1997 and then Del Mar Farms until they shut down in December 2020. He then was enjoying retirement, fixing up old tractors and mowing his huge lawn. Going to the Gas & Steam Show in Alexander every September was a favorite activity, where he would find tractor parts and see old friends.

Friends may call Monday, July 11, 2022, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY. Burial will follow immediately in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke, NY.

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., Corfu, NY.

Gregory was a profoundly positive and happy person. His trademark sense of humor followed him wherever he traveled. He loved meeting and talking to people and brought laughter to all who knew him.

Gregory had a twenty-year career at the Sears store in Greece. He enjoyed working with the public and established many wonderful friendships. He was a great fan of television, movies, music and always impressed his family with his extensive knowledge of trivia and various events.

In spite of health struggles throughout his lifetime, Gregory always embraced a thankfulness for his new lease on life following his life-changing double organ transplant. He leaves his treasured friends and family with thousands of beautiful memories always defined by humor and happiness. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to the Byron Rescue Squad or to the Katie’s Star Memorial Fund & Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network.

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., Bergen, (585) 494-1210.

Mr. Bolton was born December 25, 1963 in Batavia, a son of the late Charles and Carol (Dickes) Bolton.

Ronald was a trucker, was inventive, and enjoyed anything mechanical. He had a great ability to fix anything.

Surviving are his children, Ronald Bolton, Jr. of Oakfield, Brittany Bolton of Elba; step-children, Dinna Falsone of Oakfield, Tiffany Laird of Texas, Ashley Abbott of Rochester, and Christina Bartz of Oakfield; grandchildren, Skyler, Liam, Gracie, Aubrie, and Lorenzo; siblings, Jeff Bolton of Florida, Terry Bolton of Florida, Randy Dickes, Sr. of Batavia, and Pamela Bolton of Georgia. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 5:00 pm  to 6:00 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Ronald's Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

He is survived by his wife; Elaine (Newman) Minuto; daughters Lisa (Joe) Penna of Holley, Tricia (Ronald) Hering of Albion; step children Ricky Newman and Cindy (Brian) Newman-Degaugh; brothers Frank (Roselle) Minuto of Batavia, Richard (Kim) Minuto of Batavia and Lanny (Sheila) Minuto of Spokane, WA.; 4 grandchildren Devin Hering, Nicholas Minuto, Kristy (John) Anderson and Anthony (Sarah) Penna, along with many nieces and nephews.

David was a United States Navy Veteran. He owned and operated Brockport Glass for many years. David loved to go sailing with his cousin Danny. He was an avid golfer, loved good food, listening to his brother Frank’s band, enjoyed Jazz and above all else he was an amazing father and grandfather.

Friends are invted to call on Thursday July 21, 2022 from 9:30-11:30AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home immediately following visitation. David will be laid to rest in Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Martin Linsin Residence (Hospice of Orleans County) 14080 NY-31 Albion, NY 14411.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Mrs. Bowen was a longtime member of Town Line Lutheran Church and took part in the church quilting group. She taught herself how to knit and was very good at it. Mrs. Bowen was an avid baker, reader that enjoyed crossword puzzles and Scrabble. 

She is survived by her loving children; Sharon (Ronald) Peebles of Alden, Harold Bowen of Lancaster, Gerald G. Bowen Jr. of Omaha, NE; sisters, Irene Johncox of Clarence Center, Stella Peck of West Seneca, Louise Post of Elba, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 6 to 9pm at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. She will be laid to rest in Town Line Lutheran Cemetery, Alden.   

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gateway Home, 91 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011 or to Town Line Lutheran Church, 1159 Town Line Road, Alden, NY 14004. 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.

Louis Hamilton Crocker, of LeRoy, NY, passed away on July 5^th, 2022.

     He was born in LeRoy, NY to the late Clarence and Harriet (Hamilton) Crocker on October 27, 1934.  

     Louie taught one year of Vocational Agriculture in Avoca before he served six months of active duty (1957) in the NG and Army Reserve followed by 5 years of active reserve.  Upon

his return from active duty, he joined his father and his two brothers, James and Judd in the family businesses. 

     In September of 1960, Louie married Ann Voss from Short Tract, NY and they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2020.  Louie was part owner/operator of Crockers’ Farm Service and  Crockers’ Hardware Store up until his retirement in 1996. He also was elected and served 16 years as a LeRoy Town Councilman.

     He was a long-time member of Stone Church Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed his volunteer work for the church as well as playing golf with family or his Wednesday group. 

     Louie will be missed by his sons, Eric and Dean; daughter- in- laws, Laura and Jill; granddaughters, Lauren Ashley, Emily and Amanda; great grandsons, Hudson and Camden.  He was a brother to the late James Crocker, Judd Crocker, Suzanne Kolmetz and Zoe Thompson.   

     Following Louie’s request, there will be no calling hours.  Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Service to be held on Friday, July 15^th at 4 PM at Stone Church Presbyterian Church.  Private burial will take place at Machpelah Cemetary in LeRoy.   

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Friends of Machpelah, P.O. Box 33, LeRoy, NY 14482 or Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 S. Lake Rd., Bergen, NY 14416.

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

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

Ann McCulloch, 79, of Le Roy passed away on July 5, 2022 at the Le Roy Village Green. A full obituary will be published at a later date with Memorial Service information. Please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Florence graduated from Batavia High School in 1942 and was proud of being the school’s tennis champion.  Florence would often reminisce about her summers working on the muck farms-a truck would pull up on the street and everyone would hop in the back and head off to the fields in the Elba area.  She married Danny in 1946 and soon after built their home and raised their family on Buxton Avenue.  Seven years after the birth of their daughter Cathy they made a bold move and adopted three siblings from foster care via Catholic Charites.  Florence and Danny provided a safe, warm and loving home for Ruth, Mike and Danny while doubling their family size overnight.  Florence got her real estate broker License (believed to be the first woman in Genesee County to do so) and later getting her insurance license as well.  During her working years she actively worked at her husband’s insurance and real estate agency, the Donald Lullo Agency which later became the Lullo & Lawley Agency

Florence hosted numerous Batavia Clipper and Muck Dog players in her home for many years.  During many of the home games, you could always find Florence sitting behind the third base line enjoying the game.  Florence also assisted with the ARC Danny Lullo Golf Tournament for numerous years.  She alsio loved reading, playing cards and playing the game of golf.

Florence is survived by her daughter Cathleen (Kevin) Earl, sons Michael (Cecelia) Lullo and Daniel (Janet) Lenox, grandchildren Rene Becker, PhD. (Tony), Amanda Earl, Michael (Julie) Zsiga, James, Joseph and Michal Kathryn Lullo, Susie Magoffin (Travis Heschke), and Jon (Stacy Lu) Lullo, and great grandchildren Gavin Becker, Gunar Zsiga, Samantha and Alex Magoffin.  Also survived by her sisters Julia Scalia and Margaret “Maggie” Worth, sister-in-law Mary Lullo as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish at the convenience of the family with burial following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. After 36 years she and Danny will finally be reunited.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Catholic Charities or the Richmond Memorial Library. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

LeRoy ~ William H. Arena, age 82, of West Bergen Road, passed away Sunday morning (July 3, 2022) at home in the loving presence of his family.

     For many years, Bill was a sheet metal worker in New York City for Local #28.  He had a love for horses and horse racing.  He enjoyed watching his horses run at Batavia Downs.  For his love of horses, he started a non-for-profit 501c3 called MaryLand...A Haven For Horses in LeRoy.

     He is survived by his loving wife, Maryanne Arena; daughter, Jaime (Kim Hutto) Arena and son, Lee Albert.

     Services will be private for the family.  A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

     In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to: MaryLand...A Haven For Horses, 8132 W. Bergen Road, LeRoy, NY 14482

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

Ms. Bruce was born November 16, 1989 in Rochester, a daughter of Prince James (Carla Sampson) Bruce of Guyana and Diane (fiance Kelvin Shannon) Bruce of Stafford.

She attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Batavia and enjoyed life, having fun, and fishing. Jazmine graduated from Batavia High School Class of 2007, where she ran track. After high school she attended Genesee Community College. She liked going for rides and traveling, especially to Guyana, South America. Most of all, She loved spending time with her family.

Surviving along with her parents is her Fiancé, Dennis Lloyd, of Batavia; her children, Kallie Bruce-McMurray and Rodney James Lloyd both at home; brothers, Desmond (fiance Holley Carney) Blackshear of Batavia, James Hardaway of Rochester, and Oraid Edwards of Batavia; sisters, Dionne Blackshear of Batavia, Lydia Bruce of Batavia, and Damainique (fiance Akram Beggar) Bruce of Boston, Mass.; her maternal grandmother, Marie Blackshear of Batavia; nieces and nephews, Quentin, Rihanna, Reagan, Rian, Kemaj, James, Prince Charles, Gema, Aaliya, and Bridgette. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive.

Jazmine is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Prince Eustace Bruce and Waveney Kendall; and her maternal grandfather, Rev. Oraid Blackshear.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 4 to 7 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia.  Jazmine 's Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, (July 9, 2022) from Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street in Batavia.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Batavia.  Flowers may be sent to H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

He was a 1964 graduate of Pembroke Central School and a 1966 graduate of Alfred Agriculture and Technical College.

He was employed for 50 years at Manning Squires Hennig General Contractors of Batavia, NY, retiring in 2014.   He was Vice President and Field Superintendent.  He was a highly respected mentor and teacher to all of the employees, whom he cared for very much.   His sense of recall to detail was mind blowing.  He could roll up on a job and remember details like no one else.

In 2014 he was the recipient of the Rochester Builders Exchange Lifetime Achievement Award.  He was also a trustee for both the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 3 Health, Welfare and Pension Fund and Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC).

He was a former board member of The Byron-Bergen Central School District.  Ron was a member of the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he also served as a deacon and on various committees.

Ron enjoyed coin collecting, all things financial, yard work and gardening.   Most especially, he enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren play sports, playing games with them and hosting his family at the cottage on Silver Lake.  There was never a fashion show, musical performance or spelling bee that he did not attend.

He is survived by his loving wife Kay Linda (Wiltse) Harmon of nearly 60 years and a proud father to his 3 children, Todd (Kathy) Harmon, Tracey (Stephen) Brewster and Robin (Brian) Donnelly.   In addition, Ron is survived by his 7 cherished grandchildren, Shelby Harmon, Kelsey Harmon, Lauren Simonelli, Anthony Simonelli, Nicole Donnelly, Hannah Donnelly, Jack Donnelly and 4 bonus grandchildren Adam (Nicole) Brewster, Noah Brewster, Hannah Brewster, Jared Brewster.   He is predeceased by his parents and brother; Bruce T. Harmon.

Calling hours will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 from 3pm to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.  An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday July 9^th at Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 38 South Lake Ave, Bergen, NY 14416.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church, PO Box 206, Bergen, NY 14416. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.