Obituaries

 

Batavia - Merle G. Quinn, 78, of Batavia, a Surgical Technician at Wyoming County Community Hospital, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mr. Quinn was born February 4, 1938 in Batavia, a son of the late Thomas and Ninabel (Merle) Quinn.

He served with the Air Force, Marine Corps and the Navy from 1956 to 1972 and was trained as a medic stationed in Libya.  He coached and played softball with the Baptist Church in Attica and was an avid bowler in many local leagues.

His wife, Marlene M. (Austin) Quinn, died October 7, 2015.

Survivors include 4 children, Shawn M. Quinn (H. Bruce Henning) of Hemlock, Lisa (Ronald L.) Worthington and Timothy A. Quinn, both of Batavia and Kevin L. (Tanya) Quinn of Alden; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Patrick Quinn, Bruce Quinn, Thomas E. Quinn, Ann Wilchak and Mary E. Quinn.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home, 403 E, Main St., Batavia, where services will immediately follow at 11 a.m.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Batavia VA Medical Center, 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Peter Barone, 97, of Batavia died peacefully on Thursday August 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1919 in San Giuseppe Lato, Sicily, Italy to the late Antonio & Margherita (Inalzata) Barone.  He predeceased by his wife Tanina, who passed away in 2011 after 60 years of marriage along with five brothers and three sisters.

He was an avid gardener, best known for his hundreds of tulips. A carefully tended vegetable garden yielded an abundance of fruits and vegetables which he generously shared with friends and neighbors.  His fig tree was one of his most prized possessions. A member of the Italian Air Force during WWII he recounted many stories, his favorite being those of Mussolini that one will never read in a history book. Peter married Tanina DiPiazza in September 1950 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He attended Angela Branciforte’s citizenship classes where proudly became a U.S. citizen. His culinary skills and love of cooking filled the home with the aroma of spaghetti sauce, bread, pies, etc. After retirement from LeCesse Construction he enjoyed many years of traveling, most often to visit relatives abroad.  As a long time member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s Church) he was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and Monsignor Kirby’s group, a very devout Catholic with special prayers to the Blessed Mother. He will be greatly missed at weekly Sunday dinners where a place left vacant at the table will be filled by wonderful memories of him in his family’s hearts.

A special thank you to the visiting nurses, especially Shirley and Laura along with his caretaker Julie and her “little girl” Anna Maria who lovingly cared for him for many years.

Peter is survived by his devoted daughter and son in law; Marguerite and Epi Badami as well as the joys of his life, grandsons; Vinnie, Peter and Michael Badami.  Additionally his “granddaughters” Crystal and Lexia Davis who full filled his desire to remain in his home for the past five years.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a 10:45AM Mass of Christian Burial that will be held on Saturday August 13, 2016 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. He will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. in Batavia, Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. in Batavia or Roswell Park Cancer Institute  Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263 (where he was successfully treated and became a cancer survivor for over 40 years). 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

Beulah A. Burrows, of Stafford­, NY passed on August 7th, 2016 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family, at the Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw. Beulah was born on September 10, 1921 in Pike, NY to Stanley and Bessie (Davis) Waite. She is predeceased by her husband Paul A. Burrows her longtime companion Herb McCaffery, (Luke’s Companion Betty Palmer), sons in law Douglas Ernst and Albert Lyons, her siblings Elsie (Wayne) Pendergast, Geraldine (Willis) Hopkins, Velma (Howard) Cleveland, Norman & Elmer Waite. She is survived by her daughter Ellen Lyons, of LeRoy, son Paul “Luke” Burrows of Warsaw, 4 Grandchildren Lance Burrows of Japan, Leonard Burrows of California, Larry (Tawnee) Burrows of Texas, and Jason Ernst of Stafford, 4 great grandchildren and the McCaffery grandchildren, sisters in law; Dorothy Waite Kelly, Julia Waite Straub & Mary Burrows. 
She retired from the Batavia VA in 1987. Beulah had a zest for life. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and wintered in Texas and Florida for many years. She enjoyed storytelling and having fun with her family and friends. Her favorite place and fondest memories will always be the time she spent on her “Pike Island” in The Thousand Islands. 
Friends and family may call on Thursday 4­-7PM at the Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home Funeral, 111 Wolcott St., LeRoy where her Funeral service will be held at 10AM Friday. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery LeRoy. 
Memorials may be made to The Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main St., PO BOX 819 Stafford, NY 14143 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501, St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To Share a memory or a condolence visit Leroyfuneralhome.com 

 

Frederick W. Roll III, 60, passed away on August 3, 2016 at his home in Attica surrounded by his family. He was born in Buffalo to the late Frederick Roll II and Marianne (Schnell) Roll. He is predeceased by his wife Shelly Roll and brother Dennis Curry.

Fred grew up on Bailey in Cowlesville. He attended Attica school, GCC, and UB. He joined the US Army in the 70's and was a Tank Turret Repairmen, serving for 2 years. He was honorably discharged with a Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Marksman Badge.  He was very hard worker and there wasn't anything he couldn't do.  He had an amazing girlfriend of 14yrs Patrice Scroger. Who has two sons Tim and Jim. They were his extended family and he loved them as his own. He always had a smile and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by his significant other Patrice Scroger of Attica; step mother Genevieve Curry; children Frederick (Sarah) Roll IV of Warsaw, Howard Roll of Oakfield and Gail (Jason) Roll-Thompson of Attica; siblings Gary and Michael Degroot of Cowlesville, Dave (Deb) Curry and Louis (Cathy) Curry both of Portageville, Earl (Darlene) Roll of GA, William (Jen) Roll, Nathan (Julie) Degroot and Rodney (Stephanie) Degroot both of Cowlesville, Bernadette Roll of Newstead, Chuck (Sandy) Curry and Karl Curry of NC; grandchildren Haley, Alexa, Kaleb, Clayton, Fiona and Hazel.

There will be no prior calling hours.  A 10:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 13, 2016 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  Interment will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/  or the Veterans Outreach Center http://veteransoutreachcenter.org/  447 South Avenue, Rochester NY 14620.  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 St. Attica, New York 14011.

Batavia - Eric Fairbanks, 37, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Eric was born July 5, 1979 in Batavia, a son of Lester Fairbanks of Batavia and Judy Schoenthal Sanders of Batavia.

An avid fan of the New York Yankees, he loved spending time with his family; especially his nieces and nephews.

Surviving along with his parents are three brothers; Jeremy (Leah Kelly) Fairbanks of Batavia, Todd (Mary) Fairbanks of Bergen, and Brad Fairbanks of Batavia; grandparents, Lowell J. (late Elaine) Fairbanks of Batavia and Edwin (Sally) Schoenthal, both of Batavia; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours for Eric will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where his funeral will immediately follow visitation at 4 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  All are welcome to greet the family and share a time of fellowship at the V.F.W. Post No. 1602 at 25 Edwards Street, Batavia at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Eric’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Dr. Gary E. Krolikowski, age 63, of Castile passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 at his home. He was born in Warsaw, New York on May 14, 1953 a son of the late Theodore F. Krolikowski and Adele (Wojtowicz) Krolikowski of Perry.  

Gary was a 1971 graduate of Perry High School, University of Potsdam, he received his masters degree at University of St. Lawrence and Northeastern University and his doctorate in Psychology at the University of Phoenix. He taught Psychology at Genesee Community College, Monroe Community College, Nazareth College, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Brockport and retired from SUNY Geneseo. He received several recognitions through Who’s Who for his teaching of Psychology. He was a Co-author in a book in Psychology. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church (St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish in Perry and a member of the National Diabetes Association. He enjoyed boating, cooking, canning, gardening, watching TV and walking the family dog Laddie.

He is survived by his mother Adele (Wojtowicz) Krolikowski; brother Robert Krolikowski of Troy; Aunt Betty Wojtowicz, along with many cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday August 10, 2016  Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Prayers at the Funeral Home at 10:15AM will precede a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) in Perry on Thursday August 11th at 11:00AM. He will be laid to rest in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 or visit www.diabetes.org or to the Humane Society of the United States 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or visit www.humanesociety.org. 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.

Paul Jerome Burns, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday (August 4, 2016) at Rochester General Hospital, with his family by his side.

He was born April 13, 1925 in Batavia, a son of the late Robert and Catherine (Fines) Burns.

After graduating from Batavia High School, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He stayed stateside during that time and was stationed as an aviation ordnance specialist at several bases throughout the country. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked for Bell and Howard, United Airlines, and finally at Bluebird/Empire Trailways Transportation (Rochester) for 33 years. During his career at Trailways, he worked as a charter bus driver and charter director working with groups ranging from the Boy Scouts of America, Rochester Americans Hockey, Kodak and the Buffalo Bills. After a career he loved in transportation, he retired as safety director of Trailways. As a bus driver, he logged over a million miles of travel across the United States and Canada. When not working, he traveled with his family and friends every chance he could. He was a member of the Glenn S. Loomis Post American Legion in Batavia and was a parishioner of Resurrection Parish. Paul enjoyed golfing, fishing and motorcycling in his younger years. Most of all he enjoyed his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Niedzialek Burns of Batavia. Daughter, Sandra J. Niedzialek – Burns of Dansville, NY. Son, Paul J. (Cheryl) Burns Jr. of Tucson, AZ. Grandchildren, Kristen (Joseph) Balonek of Rochester, Jaime (Carl) Catlin of Chittenago, NY, Benjamin Seekins of Batavia and Eleanor Kidder of Tucson, AZ. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Neil Burns, William Burns and Robert Burns.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (August 8th) from 5-8pm at the  J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass Offerings to Resurrection Parish, 18, Ellicott St., Batavia, NY 14020. 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.

 

 

Oakfield - John David Sisson, Sr., 66, of Oakfield, a welder and employee for 41 years at Dresser Rand in Olean, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his home, in Oakfield.

Mr. Sisson was born May 26, 1950 in Weston, WV, a son of the late George Edward and Bernadine (Hull) Sisson.

He served his country in Vietnam with the Marine Corp from 1968 to 1969.  He was former member of the American Legion in Allegany, NY and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

Survivors include a son, John David Sisson, Jr. (Peggy Baine) of FL; a daughter, Tari Wilkosz of Oakfield; 2 grandchildren, Stevie Wilkosz and Frank Presicci, both of Oakfield; 3 sisters, Vonda Sisson of TN, Sandra West of Painted Post, and Anna Bressan of PA; a niece Shana Sisson; 2 nephews, Peter Caya and Mark Sisson. 

He was the father of the late Jason Duane Bradt and brother of the late George E. Sisson and Sharon Caya.

Friends may attend graveside services at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2016 at St. Cecelia's Cemetery located behind St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia's Church, 56 Maple Ave. in Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hansen Brothers Marine Corps League Detachment #95, 8960 Alexander Road, Batavia, NY 14020.

Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

  Mark A. Nestor, 73 of Batavia passed away on Thursday August 4, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born on November 6, 1942 in Pittsburg, PA to the late James Nestor and Elsie (Johnson) Nestor. He is preceded in death by siblings Dennis Nestor and Janice Meinel.

Mr. Nestor was a United States Navy Veteran and served admirably in Vietnam. He enjoyed playing tennis, music and was an avid card player. Mark was a car enthusiast and loved Saab’s. He was above all else a family man and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his beloved wife Catherine (Macheda) Nestor of Batavia; daughters Marie (Tom) Martell of Oakfield; Jennifer (Paul) Ko of Princeton, NJ; sister Loretta Branciforte of Batavia; 4 grandchildren Olivia and Dylan Ko, Sophia and Malena Martell, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday August 7, 2016 from 2:00-6:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00AM on Monday August 8, 2016 at the Funeral Home followed by a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org. 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.

Robert D. “Bob” Blew, 82 of Basom passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday August 4, 2016 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1933 in Indian Lake, NY to the late Robert “Bill” (Dorothy King) Blew. Mr. Blew is preceded death by a daughter-in-law Patricia Blew, his brothers Harold and Bernard Blew.

Mr. Blew was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, NYS Farm Equipment Dealers Association, NYS Christmas Tree Growers Association, and the National Camel Club. Bob graduated from Alfred Ag & Tech with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, and was a member of Gama Theta Gama Fraternity. He owned and operated Blew Equipment, Inc. in Akron and the family farm Golden Blew Acres where they focused mainly on Christmas Trees and Exotic Animals. Bob loved caring for all of the animals but his greatest love was being in the company of his grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Rebecca V. (Simpson) Blew of Basom; children Terry (Barbara) Blew of Alabama, NY; Larry (Fiancé Elnora) Blew of Nyack, NY; Sherry (Bob) Valvo, Merry (Henry) Stachowski both of Batavia; Garry (Charise) Blew of Alabama, NY; 19 grandchildren Brooke (Eric) Mann, Justin (Yvette) Blew, Nathan (Michelle) Blew, Annie (Brennan) Morrison, Daniel Blew, Stephanie (John) Gianidda, Geoffrey (Andrea) Blew, Samantha (Fiancé Taylor) Valvo, Courtney (Joey) Baker, Joseph Stachowski, Ashley Stachowski, Anthony, Jacob, and Zachary Blew, Brandon (Samantha) Hall, Kyle Hall, Dominic (Vanessa) Anastasia, Derek (Fiancé Sarah) Harris, and Chanice Harris; 19 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Saturday August 6, 2016 from 10 to 11AM at St. Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at the Church 11:00AM on Saturday. He will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans County, Inc. 14080 NY-31 Albion, NY 14411 or to Medina Fire Department & Ambulance 600 Main St. Medina, NY 14103. 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.

Longtime Western New York Horseman, David A. Spaziano, of Rochester, New York, died on July 25, 2016 at age 76.

According to his family, “If we had to sum up David's life in one picture, this one says it all. Horses and horse racing were his heart and soul.”

His last driving win came at Buffalo Raceway on November 12, 1997 behind Handsome Boy.

David is predeceased by Ida & Anthony Spaziano. David is survived by: daughters Laurie, Layna and Michelle; (former spouse Ann Marie Spaziano); son David (companion Gloria Jean Ricci); grandchildren Frankie, Michael, Shane and Kendra; sister Dolores (Lee) Capomaccio; and brother Al (Elaine) Spaziano. 

Celebrate David's life with a night at Batavia Downs. No calling hours.

Gordon A. Gluck, 90, of Batavia passed away on Sunday July 31, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on October 15, 1925 to the late Fred and Hazel (Greene) Gluck. He is predeceased by his wife Naomi (Roth) Gluck.

Gordon was a United States Army WWII Veteran. He and his wife spent the winters in Myrtle Beach for over 50 years prior to her passing in 2013. He lived life on his own terms and tried to live everyday to its fullest.

He is survived by his children; Steven Gluck of Charlotte, NC. Thomas (Laura) Gluck of Odessa, Fl. and Cheryl (Donald) Little of Churchville, MD; siblings David (Joanne) Gluck of North Ft. Myers, FL, Paul (Lorraine) Gluck of Batavia, Alma (Burt) Sliker of Bradenton, FL., and Lorraine (William) Harris of Silver Springs, MD; grandchildren Sarah, Adam and Morgan Little; Jacob, Naomi, Jennifer and Heather Gluck.

Family and friends are welcome to call on Friday August 5, 2016 from 10:00AM -12:00 noon at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Graveside Service will immediately follow calling hours at Forest Hill Cemetery on Rt. 98 in Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Veterans Outreach Center 447 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620.  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 St. Attica, New York 14011.

Darien Center - Joseph Robert Corona, 71, passed away at the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

He was born in Batavia on August 16, 1944, to Joseph and Lucy (DiSalvo) Corona.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Joan McDonald; three children, Joseph Corona (Spouse) of Batavia, Mark Corona of Darien Center and Nicole Corona (Derek) of N. Tonawanda; the light of his life, his grandson Kyle Sadlocha.  He is also survived by a sister, Florence (Nicholas) Pascucci of Stafford; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister Joan (Nate) Mancuso and 2 brothers, Vincent (Carol) Corona and Patrick (Norma) Corona and a nephew Stephen Mancuso

Joe was a very proud Marine who served at numerous assignments, one of which was Seoul South Korea where his wife joined him.  After his discharge, he worked for the NYS Department of Corrections at Attica for 27 years. 

In his younger years, he earned his pilot's license and enjoyed flying with his father in their planes.  Another pastime as spent in his boat on Lake Ontario.  For the past 10 years, he and his wife spent their winters at their home in Ft. Myers, FL.

Friends may call from 10 to 11:45 am on Thursday at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street in Batavia.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum. 

Memorials may be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 150 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester, NY 14642.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.