Obituaries

IGNATIUS EDWARD DiSALVO ~ Age 76, of Batavia, died Saturday October 26, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester after being stricken at home. He was born in Batavia, NY on January 15, 1943, a son of the late Joseph S. and Frances (Talone) DiSalvo also preceded in death by his sister, Annette Cory.

Ed enjoyed a good cup of coffee especially with his buddies, he was a gentle, kindhearted man who was a friend to all.

He is survived by his loving boys, Scott DiSalvo, Joseph (Amy) DiSalvo, Shaun DiSalvo all of Batavia; cherished grandchildren, David (Brittany) DiSalvo, Katelyn DiSalvo, Ariana, Hannah & Haley; 2 great-grandchildren, David and Justin; former spouse, Mary (Aquino) DiSalvo of Batavia; brother, John (Barb) DiSalvo of Warsaw; sister, Brenda (Jim) Pierce of Batavia; brother-in-law, Anthony Cory of Corfu along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The DiSalvo family will be present from 4-7p.m. on Friday November 1, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or donors@stjude.org

Please share your words of comfort with Ed’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

BERNICE EVELYN SWIFT ~ Age 86, of Batavia, died Saturday October 26, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center. Bernice was born September 11, 1933 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to the late George and Ruth (Wilcox) Snyder also preceded in death by her husbands, Albert Swift and William Chesson along with brothers, Leo, Bud Snyder and Otho Bonner; grandson, Kevin Porter and great-grandson, Kyle Lee Maddison Michaels.

Bernice attended the Batavia Assembly of God and enjoyed spending time with her friends at 400 Towers and the Salvation Army.

Surviving are her beloved children, James (Ann Haus) Porter of LeRoy, Kenneth (Donna) Porter of OH, Ellen (David) Wood of E. Bethany, Debbie (Mark Obanion) Claw of OH, Sharon (Lynn) Porter-Wood of KY and Linda (Vincent) Mauer Sr. of KY; 16 cherished grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, former husband, Roy Porter along with several nieces and nephews.

Please join Bernice’s family to Celebrate her Life, 1p.m. Saturday November 2, 2019 at the Batavia Assembly of God 24 North Spruce Street Batavia, New York 14020 and in lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to the Thoreau Church of God 12 Windsong Ave. Thoreau, NM 87323 or Batavia Assembly of God Missions.

Please share words of comfort with Bernice’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

  Elaine M. Lee, 82, of Perry, passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born on June 22, 1937 in Wellsville to the late Amos and Lula (Dimmick) Cornelius. In addition to her parents, Elaine is predeceased by her husband; Raymond Lee; son Daniel Kingdon; siblings Russell Cornelius, Darryl Cornelius and Cecil Gabrielson.

Elaine enjoyed watching Soap Operas, cooking and baking. She always looked forward to all of the Holidays, especially Christmas. She loved camping and fishing at Elma Pond and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children; Sharon Lee of Perry, James Lee of Perry and Ronald (Sheila) Kingdon of MN.; sister Kathy Powers of MN.; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday November 2, 2019 from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

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.

 

Byron – David G. Chupp passed away peacefully at The Villages of Orleans on Saturday, October 26, 2019, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on January 12, 1946 in Batavia, to the late William & Helen (Alexander) Chupp. 

He leaves behind, his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia M. (Stone) Chupp whom he married on November 20, 1965; his loving children, Paula (Donald) Hohn of Bergen, Roxanne (Joseph) Noeth and Brian Chupp, both of Byron.  He also leaves behind his adored grandchildren, Zachary; Kristin (Ricky Messmer) and Joshua Hohn, all of Bergen and Abigail Noeth and Colin Noeth, both of Byron; his sister, Ruth (Justyn VanRyne) Chupp of Rochester; a brother-in-law, Robert Stone of Byron; a niece Chris Fore and a nephew, Scott Stone.

Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his parents-in-law, Robert and Mary (Menzie) Stone.

David worked at Eastman Kodak Co. for 34 years, was a US Army Veteran and a Life Member of the Sackett Merrill White American Legion Post.  He was also a Life Member of the Byron Fire Department, having served for 48 years.  He held the office of President and Bingo Chairman with the fire department and served on the Byron Park Committee for many years.

David was a very kind man, always willing to help anyone who needed it.  He loved watching his grandchildren’s sports events and never missed a game.  He loved fishing and he and his family spent many happy years on the water.

Friends may attend a “Celebration of Life” in his honor from 1 to 4 on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Byron Fire Hall, Route 262, Byron, NY.  Memorials may be made to the family for distribution to various charities.  Private burial will be in Byron Cemetery, Byron, NY.  Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St., Bergen, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

TERRY A. (BISHOP) TEDROW ~ Age 57, of Penfield, died peacefully Wednesday October 23, 2019 at Highland Hospital. Terry was born May 23, 1962 in Hornell, NY to the late Harland and Marjorie (White) Bishop also preceded in death by brother, Harland Bishop.

Terry was a graduate of Batavia High School, she had a penchant for laughter and a good time, she enjoyed cooking especially for friends and loved ones.

She is survived by her loving family to include her children, grandchildren, siblings, former husbands, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Terry’s family will receive friends from 4-7p.m. on Monday October 28 at the Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Lane Greece, NY 14626, memorials in her memory are suggested to the family.

Please share words of comfort with the family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or www.bartolomeo.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

CATHERINE “KATIE” FELDMAN ~ Age 81, Batavia’s quick witted, sassy waitress died suddenly Friday morning October 18, 2019 at her home. She was born in Yates, NY on October 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Millard “Curly” and Ellen (Harris) Thompson also preceded in death by a son Michael Feldman and daughter, Kimberly Nemechek.

Catherine affectionately known to all as “Katie” (Granny) was a fixture in the city of Batavia from the former Hub Restaurant, Katie’s Place, Sport of Kings and Tim Horton’s. She spent her life serving others in the community along with raising her 5 children on her own. A caring, selfless woman who believed in an honest day’s work and helping anyone in need. She loved to sit in the sun visiting with friends on the patio, feeding the birds and squirrels, stock car races and country jamborees with her sister, Loretta. Katie likes her scratch-off tickets, word search puzzles and the occasional visit to the track for the slots. Katie was loved and will be deeply missed by her family. Katie was a warrior.

She is survived by her beloved children, Jamo (Steph) Feldman of Batavia, Raymond (Lori) Feldman of Stafford, Kandy (Rob) Zajaczkowski and their son, Cody of LeRoy and DeAnna (Ruben) Torres and their boys, Derrek & Wyatt of LeRoy along with several other grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In keeping with Katie’s wishes funeral services will be held privately by her family and in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or donors@stjude.org

Please share your words of comfort with Katie’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF CATHERINE “KATIE” FELDMAN IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.    
 

South Byron - Mrs. Alice O. Stokes, 99, of South Byron, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at her home 9 days before her 100^th birthday.

Mrs. Stokes was born October 31, 1919, in East Bethany, daughter of the late Daniel and Edna Spencer Rich.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Elba, she loved reading and crocheting. She was known as Allie to the many children she babysat for over the years. A special thanks from the family to Antoinette Jeerings for her wonderful and loving care of Alice.

She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Stokes, who passed away on October 24, 1970.

Survivors include her children; Douglas (late Janet) Stokes of California, Bruce (late Janie) Stokes of Pennsylvania, Sandra (Craig) Gillard of Batavia and Kathy (Daniel) Cummings of South Byron; ten grandchildren, late Kevin (Anita) Ulmer, Susan (Joseph) Napolitano, Nathaniel (Yvonne) Stokes, Heather (Peter) Wurst, Justin Gillard, Travis Gillard, Ben Gillard, Melannie (Shawn) Maher, Laura Cummings and Andrew (Allison) Cummings, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Shirley Mowers of Bergen and Doris Boshart of Alden and several nieces and nephews.

She is the sister of the late Bertha Stokes, Lillian Say, Charles Rich, Ida Raymond, Harold Rich, Celia Chilson, Theodore Rich, Paul Rich, Marian Rich and Raymond Rich.

Friends may call on Friday, November 1^st from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, where services will immediately follow visitation. She will be laid to rest in Maplelawn Cemetery, Elba. Please consider memorials in her name to the Children’s Room of the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or to Volunteer’s for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Pavilion ~ Esther Fry Goras Macomber, age 91, of Walker Road, formerly of Batavia, passed away at home on Wednesday evening (October 23, 2019).

     She was born March 23, 1928 in Bradford Township, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mildred Turner Fry.

     Esther will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was a hard worker and enjoyed reading, shopping and doing word searches.

     She is survived by her children, Evelyn Goras, Andrew (Dorothy) Goras, Susan Davis, Mildred Schiller, Robert (Anita) Goras, Shirley (Vance) Wyder, Ralph Macomber, Joyce Macomber, Eileen Macomber, Heidi Macomber, Amanda Macomber and Loren (Ashley) Macomber; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Goras; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husbands, Adam Goras and Ralph Macomber; son, Adam John Goras and her brothers, Art Fry, Duane Fry and Harold Fry.

     Services and interment in the Alabama Cemetery will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pavilion Fire Department, P.O. Box 156, Pavilion, N.Y. 14525

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

     Mrs. Macomber and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Rita A. Streeter, age 92, formerly of Bergen and Greene NY passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Morris where she had been residing. She was born in Batavia, NY on Dec. 6, 1926, a daughter to the late Lafayette and Theresa (Horsch) Wilder.

Rita was a graduate of Oakfield High School and received she Bachelor’s degree at Brockport College. She was a social worker for Genesee Valley Nursing Home and a substitute teacher for Byron-Bergen Central School district. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Greene, NY. She was a talented watercolor and oil painter, she had a great love for animals, and enjoyed reading and going on walks.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Susan (Daniel) Ragle of Blairsville, GA., Beth Paquin of LeLand, NC, 3 sons: James Douglas (Mary Lou) Streeter of Queenscreek, AZ., Daniel (Susan Swanson) Streeter of Perry, Timothy (Karin) Streeter of Tempe, Az, 11 grandchildren, along with many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: James F. Streeter who passed away in 2016, son: Duane Streeter who passed in 1976, son-in-law: Andrew Paquin, siblings: Layfayette, William and Wayman Wilder and Phyllis Debbage.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Unforgotten Souls of CCAC located in Columbus County, North Carolina (www.theunforgottensouls.com) an organization that Rita’s family is involved in or donate to any local animal shelter in your area. 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.

  Betty Marzolf, 73, of Darien Center passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday October 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1946 to the late Lloyd and Ernestine (Baetzhold) McJury.

Betty was a member of the Darien Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing ceramics, cross-stitching and gardening. She had a love for animals and loved going to her grandchildren’s football and baseball games.

She is survived by her loving husband who she married on May 6, 1967; Neil Marzolf; children Neil (Laura) Marzolf, Doug (Jennifer) Marzolf, Craig Marzolf and Todd (Ellen) Marzolf; Brother Ken (Sarah) McJury; grandchildren Jason, Hunter, Grace, Adrien, Carson, Scott and Nick Marzolf, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 4:00-7:00PM on Friday October 25, 2019 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday the 26^th at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 10677 Alleghany Rd. Darien Center, NY 14040. Betty will be laid to rest in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Darien Fire Dept. 10537 Alleghany Rd. in Darien Center. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

BERGEN - Stephen H. Holley, 59, of Bergen, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

 Mr. Holley was born January 1, 1960, in Ocean City, California, a son of Howard Holley of Arizona and the late Pamela (Palermo) Holley.

He was a Mail Handler for United States Postal Service in Rochester and was a horseman at Batavia Downs for a number of years.  He enjoyed watching Yankees baseball along with Cowboys football.  Most of all though, he held a deep love for his grandchildren.

He is the husband of Paula (Stoecklein) Holley of Bergen.  The two were married September 22, 1990. 

Surviving along with his wife are his children, Christopher (Amanda) Holley of Pavilion , Stacy (Rob) Alcott of Pavilion, and Mark (Laura Mullen) Holley of Bergen; grandchildren, Logan and MacKenzie Holley, and Jesse Alcott; a brother, Kevin Holley of Rochester; a sister, Donna Dellacruz of Brighton. 

Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM on Friday (October 25, 2019) at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street in Bergen.  Stephen's Memorial Service will immediately follow calling hours at 6 PM.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stephen's memory may be made to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.

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

James Ryan, 57, of Darien Center, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 after a short illness.

Jimmy was born on August 4, 1962 in Batavia, a son of the late Thomas T. Ryan and Esther Seeger Ryan.

He loved race cars and the Buffalo Bills.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Esther Ryan; his brother and sisters, Thomas Ryan, Dennis (Maureen) Ryan, Bridget (late Roger) Rosenberg, Daniel (Nancy) Ryan, Kevin Ryan and Denise (Dale) Rosenberg; his Aunt Betty (late Gene) Schmidt and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours or services. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. Corfu, NY.

Betty Nutting, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at LeRoy Village Green on Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born on December 16, 1929 to the late Jacob (Anna Plicta) Pahuta. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Nutting and seven siblings.

Betty is survived by children James (Carolyn) Nutting of FL; Pamela Nash of Batavia; Dixie (Karl) Fox of Batavia; Brian (Denise) Nutting of FL, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling hours and services will be private. Betty, will be laid to rest at Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave an online condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

  Steven M. Rice, age 65, of Leicester passed away on Saturday October 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Warsaw, New York on September 27, 1954 a son to Florence L. (Irwin) Rice of Perry and the late Thomas B. Rice.

He was a 1972 graduate of Perry Central School. Steve worked almost 40 years as a farmer working for his family farm Parkview Farms , as well as Butler Farms and helped out many other farmers in the area when in need. He worked for Burt’s Lumber in Perry for many years and was currently was working for the Village of Perry working in the Parks Department. He was an active member of the Perry Fire Department for 44 years, serving in many positions throughout the fire department including past fire chief and currently as Vice President. He was a member of the Constellation Lodge # 404of the Free and Accepted Masons in Perry, the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, Perry VFW and Perry Vets Club. He was active in organizing the Perry Sea Serpent tournament for many years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Family was the biggest part of his life he loved going to his children’s and grandchildren’s school and sporting events.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Polly J. (McBride) Rice, mother: Florence Rice of Perry, 3 daughters: Rebecca (Gerald Kane, Tracey Rozanski) Kane of Perry, Jennifer (Matthew Polizzi) Rice of Avon, Stephanie (Jay) Ballard of Perry, Son: Benjamin (Karin) Rice of Perry, sister: Linda Shepard of Silver Lake, 2 brothers: Jeffrey (Mary) Rice of Silver Lake, Brian (Lee) Rice of Perry, 4 grandchildren: Beau and Brooke Slocum, Jaelyn Kane and Russell Polizzi, mother-in-law: Jane McBride of Perry, 2 sister-in-laws: Pamela and Patricia McBride both of Perry,2 brother-in-laws: Daniel (Sandra) McBride and Stephen (Sharon) McBride both of Perry, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with his father he is preceded in death by siblings: Tommy Rice, Cynthia (Michael) Laraby and Paul Rice, father-in-law: Kenneth McBride, grandmother: Mildred Perkins, and brother-in-law: Robert Shepard.

A Fireman’s Service will be held on Friday October 25, 2019 at 3:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 3:30PM at  Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530, immediately followed by a procession to the Perry Fireman’s building where visitation and a celebration of Steve’s life will be from 5:00-9:00PM. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Memorials may be made to the Perry Fire Department P.O. Box 243 Perry, New York 14530. 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.