Obituaries

LeRoy - Gail I. Lecain, 78, of LeRoy, passed away Thursday, (September 10, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Ms. Lecain was born August 15, 1937 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Emmett and Doris (Sanford) Gaskin.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Cottrell of Fairport; grandchildren, Alexander Guerra of Rochester, Allegra Guerra of Fairport, Chelsea Guerra of Rochester, and Madison Cottrell of Fairport.  Five great-grandchildren also survive.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Gaskin.

There will be no prior visitation.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Christian Science Church, 210 Massachusetts Ave. P09-10, Boston, MA 02115.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake St., Bergen, (585) 494-1210.

Mary Robutka, 97, a native of Batavia known to her friends as “Midge” passed away September 8, 2015 in El Cajon/Cottonwood Caynon Health Care Center, California. She was born in Batavia February 9, 1918 to the late James R. (Louisa Scammaca) Mocciaro. She is preceded in death by her husband Peter J. Robutka, who passed away October 11, 1984; son Peter J. Robutka who passed away April 5, 2005 at age 51; brothers Harry (Rosario) Sando Mocciaro, Anthony, Ralph, Salvatore, and Lewis Mocciaro; sisters Partina Dixon, and Margaret Bevin

Mary was a member of St. John of The Cross Church in Lemon Grove, CA. She served as Adult Funeral Acolytes. Mary taught CCD classes and was a teacher aide at Merry Go-round Nursery School in Lemon Grove. Mary loved her faith, every morning she would walk 1.5 miles into town to attend mass, and then back home. Her back yard had red and white poinsettia trees and two different varieties of fig trees. Each year she would make fig jam preserves and dry them to share with family and friends to make homemade fig bars.  While living in California, Mary’s heart was always in Batavia.

Surviving are her son, John L.  (Cindy) Robutka of Texas; grandchildren Michael, William, Christine, Dustin (Amanda) and Bobbie Jo Robutka and Angeline Headlee; great grandchildren Kaytlyn, Ellie, Chaz, Caileigh and Madisyn; sisters Rose Marino of CA, Nicollette Ozzimo of Las Vegas, Caroline (Cas) Maliszewski, Josephine (Robert) Colombo and Anita Dziekan all of Batavia; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday September 17, 2015 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday  September 18, 2015 at Resurrection Parish 303 E. Main Street in Batavia. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

For more information please call 585-343-8260 or 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.

JOSEPH J. VERSAGE

   Age 80, of Batavia, died peacefully Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Mt. Morris, NY on March 24, 1935, to the late Dominic and Jennie (Sciarrino) Versage, also preceded in death by brothers, Frank R., Anthony; sister-in-law, Beverly Williams; nephews, Michael Versage and Ryan Able.

   Mr. Versage was a United States Army Veteran, an accomplished musician and a sports fanatic who enjoyed softball, soccer, and hockey. Joe was a guidance counselor for over 30 years with the Rochester City School District. A gentle soul, who will be remembered as a wonderful husband, caring father and grandfather.

   Surviving is his beloved wife, Bonnie (Sobczak) Versage of Batavia; loving children, Joseph (Stephanie) Versage of Conesus and their children, Kristen, Justin, Colin and Adrian; John (Theresa) Versage of Batavia and their children, Kara, Dylan and Mason; Stacy (Mark) Marzello of Cheektowaga and their daughter, Arianna; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Lorraine) Williams of Batavia; sister-in-law, Rebecca Versage of Watertown; nieces, Michelle Williams and Laurie Comer both of Batavia and Teal Able of Watertown; special friend, Katie Viele, who could always make Joe "smile" along with several great nieces and great nephews.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

   The family will be present from 4-8 p.m. on Friday September 18, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 19 along with full military honors. Memorials in his memory can be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia or the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.  

   Please leave your words of comfort to Joe's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF JOSPEH J. VERSAGE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

 

 

Batavia - Willis J. Neth, Jr., 93, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center after having been admitted earlier that day.

Mr. Neth was born May 7, 1922 in Batavia, a son of the late Willis J. Sr. and Josephine Murdock Neth.

Captain Neth had a distinguished military career having entered the United States Navy January 3, 1943 until his retirement on May 7, 1982.  Having an intense interest in aviation he graduated from flight training school in 1944, receiving his “wings” as pilot.  During World War II, he flew combat air patrols around Tokyo Bay.  After the war ended he returned home in 1946 he immediately joined the Naval Air Reserve.

Upon his return to Batavia he partnered with Bill Morith and operated Charles Men Shop from 1951 until his retirement in 1985.  He was very active in the Batavia Rotary Club as a Director, Paul Harris Fellow and incredible 36 year tenure of never missing a meeting. As well, he is a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church), member for many years of Stafford Country Club and belonged to the “QBs”, an organization of former military pilots.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Forsyth Neth, whom he married June 30, 1947; his son, Willis (Kathleen) J. Neth III of Conneticut; his daughter, Pamela (Gary) Barrack of Beacon, New York; three grandchildren, Willis J. Neth IV, Amy Neth and John (Christine) Barrack and nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  Burial with full military honors will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Buster J. West, 73, of Batavia passed away on Saturday September 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1942 in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Sammie (Mattie Gromer) West.  He is preceded in death by his brother Samuel “Pee Wee” West

Buster worked for Hansen in Lime Rock. He loved cats and enjoyed fishing. Buster liked to watch golf, wrestling and football. He was a hard worker and he loved to laugh. Buster would give the shirt off his back and could light up a room with his smile, and he loved his family, was a wonderful father and will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his daughter Shana Williams; son Arthur J. Fegain; brothers G.L. Trice, Jim Trice, John (Ida Bell) Bogan Jr., Oscar (Lillian) Trice and sister  Lois West.

As per his request ther will be no prior calling hours or Funeral Services. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or 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 ~ Theresa D. Butera, age 95, passed away into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 12, 2015, while in the loving presence of  her family at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

    

 Miss Butera was born May 29, 1920 in Pittston, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Palumbo Butera.

     She spent and devoted her entire life to the Roman Catholic Church.  She began her secretarial career at St. Joseph's Church in LeRoy under Fr. Stanly Ormsby.  She eventually, along with then, Msgr. Ormsby, relocated to Niagara Falls, N.Y., where they were both instrumental in establishing Our Lady of the Rosary Church.  She remained there until her retirement as secretary and personal aide to Msgr. Ormsby, having amassed over 60 years of dedicated service to the Catholic Faith.

     Miss Butera is survived by her loving sister, Rita O'Connor of LeRoy; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Peter, Catal, Ignatius and Frank Butera, all of Pittston, PA; Mary (Louis) Frank, Leona (John) Mancuso, both of LeRoy, Charles (Meta) Butera of Livonia, and a brother-in-law, Thomas O'Connor of LeRoy.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19).  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 AM at Our Lady of  Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will immediately follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, NY 14482.

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

     Miss Butera and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. 585-768-2400

Lillian Rorick, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday September 11, 2015 at her home under Homecare & Hospice. She was born on January 2, 1926 in Springboro, PA, to the late Martin (Louise Gunser) Bilich. She is preceded in death her brothers Rudolph, Richard and William Bilich and Sisters Hilda Ryder and Irma Leffke.

Lillian worked for the Crown & Anchor Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY for many years and she retired from the City of Batavia School System where she worked in food service for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, walking and shopping but what meant most to her was her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Edward Rorick of Batavia; children Paula (Harry) Wortzman of Batavia, David (Jenni) Rorick of Minnesota, Brother Carl Bilich of PA, and brother in law Robert Leffke of Batavia. 9 Grandchildren Alysia (David) Thibault, Ashley Yunke, Jamie Wortzman, LeAnna (Daniel) DiRisio, Stefan and Andrew Rorick, Eric (Darlene) Meidenbauer, Robert (Cindy) Meidenbauer, Lori Eady; 10 great-grandchildren Leo and Ryan Thibault, Vincent and Luciana DiRisio, Cara, William and Kassidy Meidenbauer, Randi Ellen, Rebekah and Nikita Eady, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday September 16, 2015 from 4 to 5 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 5:00 PM Funeral Service will follow calling hours at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or 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.

 

Susan Ruth Andrews, 58 of Attica, NY. Returned to God after a short but valiant battle passed at Roswell Park Cancer Institute with her family present. She was born on June 12, 1957 in Lackawana, NY to Robert W. McKeever Sr. and predeceaced by her mother Viola D. McKeever. Sue was survived by her devoted husband Jay W. Andrews and her dear children Jay W. Andrews and Bonnie S. Vickery. Sue was a cherished sister to her brother Robert W. McKeever II, and sisters Gwynne (Mike) Tomb and Roberta (Duane) Wendover. Sue was a proud granny to her 5 adoring grandchildren Lucas, Thomas, Alyssa, Payton and Bella. She was a caring daughter-in-law to Grace M. Cycon. Sue had a large loving family with many surviving family members including her aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Sue graduated from Hamburg High in 1975 and worked 28 years for the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department, holding the position of secretary to the Sheriff. When Sue wasn't working she would most often be found enjoying the company of her dear husband of 39 years, camping and motorcycle riding. Sue was also an avid reader and was passionate about cooking, baking, knitting and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held Monday, September 14th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street, Attica New York 14011. A 10:00 AM Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 15, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 3 Prospect Street Attica, New York 14011.  She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery. Reception will follow at the First Baptist Church in Attica.

Memorials may be made in honor of Sue to Roswell Cancer Institute to Roswell Alliance Foundation, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or 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.

Michael D. Swann, 38, of Perry passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2015 at his home.  He was born on August 10, 1977 in Rochester and was raised and fathered by Calvin and the Late Gwen (Swann) Nelson. 

Mike owned and operated Smooth Movers, a moving business in Perry.  He enjoyed music, writing poetry and was an avid artist, drawing with both ink and pencil.  He was also an avid collector of Jordan sneakers.

He is survived by his loving wife Stephanie (Calmes) Swann of Perry; two sons Michael II and Xavier Swann of Perry; brothers Doug (Chrissy Aubert) Nelson of Perry and Miles Nelson also of Perry; mother and father in law Colleen and Timothy Calmes of Perry, Melanie (Kevin) Long of Clay, NY and brother in law Justin (Yasmeen) Calmes of Batavia; Aunt Aletta “Bobbie” Keplinger-Rodriguez of Florida, as well as TJ & Electra Johnson and Paul & Sally Nelson; Great Aunt Ruthe (Siebert) Douglas of Rochester, Cousin Amber Swann of Corning; his niece Tiona Nelson and nephews Timothy Long, Keagan and Oscar Calmes.

Friends and Family are invited to call on Saturday September 12, 2015 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry New York 14530.  A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Joseph H. Seweryniak, 76 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (September 8, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center.

He was born June 17, 1939, in Batavia, son of the late John and Minnie Przysbyz Seweryniak.

He was a graduate of Corfu High School, having been the first in his family to reach this achievement. Joe was an engineer/CADCAM programmer at Kodak in Rochester prior to his retirement. He started his career as a general machinist for the former Trojan Industries of Batavia and this would lead him to design and develop special machines, dies, jigs and fixtures for 25 years and receive several awards of recognition for his outstanding designing and drawing of tools and fixtures. He was a proud member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and received the certification of NYS Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.

Known to many as “Joe of all trades”, he was a carpenter, craftsman and “Mr. Fix it”. Joe enjoyed dancing, polka music, spoke fluent Polish, loved mowing his lawn, planting trees and chopping wood, being outside and enjoying all that mother nature had to offer. He was also a proud member of SCOPE, NRA and parishioner of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in East Pembroke.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Kathryn Wityk Seweryniak of Batavia. Children, Randy (Gwen) Seweryniak of Darien, Janice Seweryniak of Oakfield, Laurie (Dan) Kearney of Corfu, Joseph A. Seweryniak of New Mexico and Patricia (Brad) Moore of Arcade. Grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Ognibene, Olivia, Melissa and Randy Seweryniak, Samantha (Ryan) MacDonald, Jennifer (Jon) Flannery, Kristine Ognibene, Katie and Tracy Kearney, Garrett and Jacob Moore. Great-grandchildren, Ryan and Andrew MacDonald and Max Flannery. Sister, Ann Rumfola of LeRoy. Brothers, Raymond (Teresa) Seweryniak of Batavia and Leo (Vi) Seweryniak of Corfu. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was the father of the late Carolyn Ognibene. Grandfather of the late Stephanie and Timothy Ognibene and brother of the late Chester Seweryniak, Mary Soban, Irene Smart and Edward Seweryniak.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (Sept. 13th) from 2-6pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGE AVE., BATAVIA. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 11:00am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke. Private burial will take place in Elmlawn Cemetery in Tonawanda, NY.

Memorial contributions in memory of Joe, may be made to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY 14056 or St. Mary's Orthodox Church - General Fund, 940 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Expressions of condolence 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 & PROPRIETOR.

 

 

 

Oakfield - Lillian R. Stahl, 91, of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday, (September 9, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Stahl was born December 4, 1923 in Akron, a daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Gurniak) Zabicki.

Lil attended St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecelia's Worship Site for many years and loved cooking and spending time with her family.

She is the wife of the late Willis Stahl who passed away in 1984.

Surviving are her children, Donald (Jodi) Stahl, Sr., and Linda (late Bob) Kleiber both of Oakfield; grandchildren, Travis Kleiber of Oakfield, Luke (Joy) Stahl of Buffalo, Becky Stahl of Oakfield, and Don (Katie) Stahl, Jr. of Batavia; 5 great-granddaughters and a sister, Rena (late Sal) Curella of Amherst.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Lillian is preceded in death by her siblings, Charlotte Zabicki, Wanda (late Sal) Vigiano, Natalie (late Nicholas) Riso, Rosalie (late Anthony) Tibollo, Frank (late Elizabeth) Zabicki, Frances (late Max) Manhold, and Belle (late Anthony) Graziplene.

There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, Lillian requested memorials be considered to S.O.S: Save Our Strays, c/o Dr. Carolyn Caccamise, 3228 Dodgeson Rd., Alexander, NY 14005 or Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

Florence A. (VanCise) McBride, age 98, of Perry, died on Friday September 4, 2015 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where she had been residing. Florence was born on April 3, 1917 a daughter of the late Daniel and Adelaide (Smith) Bassett VanCise. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Milo McBride who died in 1995; grandson Gregory Wolcott who died in 1995; 2 brothers Charles Bassett, Earl VanCise and sons-in-law Edward (Ted) Potts and John Wolcott.

Florence was a graduate of Castile High School. She worked at the former Ayers Drug Store in Perry and for many years was a saleswoman for Watkins Products. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry where she was active in many church including the church choir, a former deacon and elder. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Perry Chapter and Livingston County Chapter where she was a former treasurer for the Perry Chapter and New York State officer: Past Associate Grand Warder, and Daughters of the American Revolution, Wyoming County Chapter. She enjoyed knitting, golfing, bowling, playing bridge and the organ.

She is survived by daughters Lois Potts of Williamsville, Bette Jean Wolcott of Perry; son Robert (Nancie) McBride of Ithaca; 7 grandchildren Thomas Potts (the late Michele Potts), Janet (Monty) Shatney, Andrew (Teena) Potts, Randy (Ellen) Jordon, Jeff (Debra) Jordan, Todd McBride and Kellie (Scott) Milhollen; 10 great grandchildren Elizabeth and William Shatley, Zachery and Jodi Potts, Desiree, Tyler and Travis Jordon, Morgan, Autumn and Noelle Milhollen; 4 great-great- grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 19th at 11:00 AM at the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. Perry. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church Street Perry, New York 14530, Order of Eastern Star C/O Carol Preen 19 Chestnut Street Perry, New York 14530 or to the Letchworth Nature Center  1Letchworth State Park Castile, New York 14427. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Batavia – Mrs. Mafalda M. Calarco, 91, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

She was born November 19, 1923 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Victoria Spina Tessitore.

A 1941 Batavia High School graduate, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, member of the former Sertoma Club of Batavia, the Mother's Club at St. Mary's Church. She loved baking and cooking and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Frank J Calarco, Sr., passed away on August 23, 1987.

Surviving are her children, Anthony (Judy) Calarco, Sr. and Mary (James) Smith, both of Batavia and Nicholas (Marcia) Calarco of Oakfield; her son-in-law, Ronald Moscicki of Batavia; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two brother-in-laws, Peter Rossi of LeRoy and Donald Ball of Washington, D.C. along with several nieces and nephews.

She is the mother of the late Frank J. Calarco, Jr. who passed away on May 3, 1974 and Victoria "Vicki" Moscicki, who passed away on August 13, 2015 and sister of the late Joseph Tessitore, Cecilia Ball, Rose Pellegrino, Helen Pellegrino, Angeline Falcone, Clara Rossi and Jennie LaFarnara.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Camp Good Days And Special Times, Inc., 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, New York 14506-9732 or Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380.

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