Obituaries

Dorothy “Dot” Koziej, 89 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (October 9, 2019) at her residence.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 7, 1930.

Dorothy was employed by the former G.T.E. Sylvannia’s and Mancuso Bowling Lanes in Batavia. She bowled on many leagues and won many awards and trophies throughout her career. She also enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to different bingo halls with her friends.

She is predeceased by her husband, Phil Koziej, who she married in 1952 and her brothers, Andrew, Joseph, Stanley and Frank Kwasniak.

Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy M. (Gordon) Williams of Amherst. Grandchildren, Courtney (Jason) Pastore of Mountainside, New Jersey and Zachary Williams of Amherst.  Sisters, Florence (Vincent) Ferrando of Churchville, NY and Helen (Richard) Barnard of Batavia, formerly of Byron, NY. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and her beloved canine friend: "Buddy-O".

A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Genesee County Animal Shelter. 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.

Batavia - Barbara E. Lord, age 73, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born May 17, 1946 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Craig Eugene Ferringer and  Eleanor J. Buckley Ferringer.

An auto racing enthusiast, she cheered for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. She enjoyed watching football and hockey and was a fan of the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Sabres. She loved to cook and crochet afghans, knitting numerous for her family. Above all else, she cherished her time with her family.

Her husband, Frank E. Lord, Jr., passed away on October 24, 2009.

Sher is survived by her children; Frank E. Lord, Jr. of Batavia, Paula (Steven) Kingdollar of Batavia and Fred (Tia) Lord of Fort Meyers, Florida; seven grandchildren, Chris (Kirrin) Cook of Lockport, Frank Ryan Lord of Buffalo, Brandon Kingdollar of Batavia, Nicholas (Natasha) Lord of Hamburg, Kayla Kingdollar of Batavia, Brianna Ball of Elba and Jessee Ray Lord of Batavia; her sister, Hazel (late Bobby) Penders of Batavia; a brother-in-law, Paul (Patty) Lord of LeRoy; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Dave) Pedone of Cheektowaga and Janette (Phil, Jr.) Vigneri of Elba; several nieces and nephews including Alicca (Drew) Hudson of Charlotte, North Carolina and Phil (Brttany Emery) Vigneri, III of Batavia.

She is predeceased by her sister, Dorothy (late David) Hopkins of Attica; her brother-in-law, Fred Lord of Perry and her sister-in-law, Joann Myers of Michigan.

Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Monday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where services will immediately follow visitation. She will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Rita Argana Cinquino, age 98, of LeRoy, died October 15, 2019.

    

She was born on Pleasant St. in LeRoy on July 11, 1921, to the late Anthony and Mary Petrina Barone Argana.

     Predeceased by her husband Louis N. Cinquino; survivors include children Michael (Michele) of Lancaster, NY, Anthony (Susan) of Rochester, Mary Elizabeth Cinquino of Jamaica Plain, MA and Louis of Bethlehem, PA; grandchildren Nicholas, Rebecca, Eve, and Lucia Cinquino and Maya Rodale; sister Marie Argana of Stuart, Florida; a great-grandaughter and 34 nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lena Pella, Charles Argana, Victoria Rosato, and Marie, who died in childhood. 

     She hosted countless family gatherings, cooking her traditional and original recipes, and retelling colorful stories of her Sicilian family, immigrant neighborhood, and running the Eagle Hotel.  She loved LeRoy, saying she never wanted to live anywhere else-- everything she needed was right here.  Her final years at the Village Green were filled with her lively banter, wisecracking smile, and enduring spirit.

     Mrs. Cinquino was a graduate of LeRoy High School and the former School of Commerce in Rochester.  She was employed as Medical Records Administrator of the former Genesee Memorial Hospital, until she retired in 1986. She was a Red Cross Nurse’s Aide during World War II; a faithful member of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where she sang in the choir; member of Mother of Good Counsel Sodality, Ladies of Charity, Bishop’s Committee Discussion Group, Mercedarian Lay Fraternity, Trinity Bible Study Group, Lake Home Bureau Unit, American Legion Auxilary, and LeRoy Historical Society.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 ~ 5 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd., LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 21 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Notre Dame High School for the R.A. and L.N. Cinquino Scholarship Fund. 

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

BATAVIA - Emery J. Casper, 103, of Batavia passed away after a recent illness on Sunday evening (Oct. 13, 2019) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.    Emery was a resident at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since 2018.

He was born July 5, 1916 a son of Anthony and Marie (Kirsch) Casper in the Town of Herman (near Ada), Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.  His family were dairy farmers, and later moved to Meeme (near St. Nazianz), Manitowoc County.  Emery’s mother died when he was young and his father later married Florence (Slade) Casper.  Together there were 13 children.  The family eventually relocated to Oakfield in 1941.

Emery attended the Salvatorian and also the St. Lawrence Capuchin Seminary in Wisconsin until he joined his family in New York in 1940.  In 1941 he enlisted in the Army and joined the 86^th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion.  His WWII stories and history of the 86^th Engineers are on file at the Army Heritage Center Foundation in Carlisle, Penn. in a book titled “Bridging to Victory”.  Emery and his battalion received five battle stars for serving in five WWII European Campaigns:  Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland, and Central Europe.  His unit was the first WWII US Army ponton bridging battalion to bridge the Rhine (near Remagen) during the invasion of Germany, after the Army captured the only remaining German bridge on the Rhine on 3/7/1945 (Ludendorff Bridge), which fell 10 days later.

Emery met his wife, Blanche (Walker) Casper in 1943 when he was stationed in Stroud, England.  They were married in Woodchester, England in 1945.  After WWII Emery returned to the United States and studied watchmaking in Memphis, Tenn.  He was a watchmaker at Brenner’s Jewelers in Batavia for 20 yrs.  Blanche joined Emery in the United States in 1946 and they established their home in Batavia where they raised a family of six children.  Later, Emery returned to school to study drafting and was employed as a draftsman with Lightning Mixing Company in Rochester for 15 yrs.  After retiring, Emery and Blanche returned to England many times to visit relatives, and Emery also revisited Normandy in 1999.  Blanche passed away on Oct. 28, 2018.

They were long-time members of St. Joseph’s Church in Batavia and received the 2006 “Lay Award of St. Joseph”.  Emery was an avid gardener and altar server for novenas at St. Joseph’s, and he and Blanche led a daily rosary there for over 20 yrs.  Emery was also a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Also, Emery thoroughly enjoyed the first Muckdogs ballgame that he ever attended (with the Premier Genesee residents) several months ago on June 18, 2019.

Emery is survived by his children, Monica Casper of Batavia, Valerie (Kenneth) Foxx of Romulus, Maurice Casper of Florida, and Roy Casper of Clifton Park; a brother, Paul Casper of Batavia; sisters, Zita (late Vic) Stornelli of Georgia, Cecelia (Merril) Mabon of Castile, and Joyce (late Reggie) Blackwell of Houston, Texas; a sister-in-law, Marianne Casper of Wisconsin.  7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by a son, Jerome (late Barbara) Casper; a daughter, Aileen Casper; brothers, Hyacinth Casper, Rev. B. Robert Casper, Casimir Casper, Anthony Casper, Charles Gibney, and Robert “Bob” Casper; sisters, Helen Ludwig, and Shirley Gibney.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday morning from 11 to 12:30 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where prayers will be recited at 12:30.  Emery’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, 303 E. Main St., Batavia.  Burial, with military honors will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. 

His family is grateful to the ER and ICU medical staff for their excellent care, and also Fr. Matthew, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy, LeRoy for his quick response in administering the last blessings.

To leave a message of condolence, share a story, or light a candle in memory of Emery, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Leon “Butch” Konieczny, 69 of Pavilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday (October 13, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1950 in Batavia, the son of the late Aloysius and Marietta Bailey Konieczny.

Butch had worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Batavia Nursing Home.  He was an avid photographer, astronomer, model train enthusiast, and was a member of the Genesee Society of Model Engineers. Leon also enjoyed camping.

He was predeceased by a brother, George Konieczny.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Deborah A. (Stell) Konieczny of Pavilion, Sisters, Kristen Palmer of York, NY and Lynette Tower of Batavia. Brothers, David Pixley of York, NY, John (Debbie) Konieczny of Batavia and Paul Konieczny of Batavia. Sister in-law, Luann Konieczny of Batavia. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (October 20^th) from 12pm-2pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s preference. 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.

Batavia ~ Jessie I. Brewster, age 95, passed away early Sunday morning (October 13, 2019) at Premier Genesee Center in Batavia.

    

She was born November 20, 1923 in Rochester, N.Y., a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Lawrence Pribison.

     Family meant the most to Jessie.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was very energetic and had a great sense of humor.  She loved to meet people and was a Cub Scout den mother for many years.    

     She is survived by her children, John E. Brewster of Batavia, James E. (Debra) Brewster of Ft. Pierce, FL, Jerome (LeAnn) Brewster of Attica and Janine (Paul) Cain of Pavilion, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, John M. Brewster, daughter-in-law, Virginia "Ginnie" Brewster and her brothers, Phillip and Ernest Pribison.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2 ~ 4 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where a brief prayer service will be held at 4:00 PM.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY, P.O. Box 24580, Rochester, N.Y. 14624-0580 or the Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter, 6215 Sheridan Dr., Suite 100, Amherst, N.Y. 14221.

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

Byron- Theodora J. "Teddie" Schramm, age 79, of Byron, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born April 17, 1940, in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Howard F. and Juanita T. Wright Andrews.

Teddie and her husband Ron adopted 16 children and fostered over 170. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Lipson Cancer Center in Batavia.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald I. Schramm, whom she married February 25, 1955; her sons, Peter (Elizabeth) Schramm of Ernul, North Carolina, Raymond (Edna) Schramm of Batavia and Scott (Lori) Schramm of Middleport; her daughter, Cindy L. Day of Alabama; her daughter-in-law, Mary Schramm of Bergen; her brother, Richard (Sonia) Andrews of South Byron; her sister-in-law, Margaret Andrews of Lakeland, Florida; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her son, Ronald H. Schramm, Sr. who passed away on June 5, 2015 and her siblings, Kenneth and Russell Andrews and Elizabeth Sprague.

Friends may call from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Friday, October 18th  at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where services will immediately follow visitation. She will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lipson Cancer Center Institute, in care of Rochester Regional Health Foundation, 100 Kings Highway South, Suite 2300, Rochester, New York 14617. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

EAST BETHANY - Robert R. Eckenbrecht, 83, of East Bethany, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, at his home.

Mr. Eckenbrecht was born April 7, 1936, in Closter, NJ, the son of the late Otto and Minna (Buxetude) Eckenbrecht.

His wife, Mary T. (Pelligra) Eckenbrecht, died on August 27, 2003.

He served his country in the US Army and graduated from RIT with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.  He was an electrical engineer for GTE Sylvania and then Eastman Kodak Co., where he retired after over 15 years.  Robert was a true engineer at heart and registered and received at least 17 patents in the electrical engineering field.  Almost single handedly, he dug his basement and then built his own home on that basement in Bethany.  He loved gardening, raised his own vegetables, and enjoyed tormenting his friends and family with bad puns.   A quiet and generous man, he routinely donated to several health, political and animal rescue organizations.

Surviving is his daughter, Margaret (Jeffrey) Zampino, of Henderson NV. 

Friends may call from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St. in Batavia where services will immediately follow at 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to your favorite animal rescue charity.  Private burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Bethany.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

SARAH M. FENELLO ~ Age 79, of Batavia, died peacefully Friday October 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Batavia, NY on September 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Anthony and Angela Marie (Cinquino) Barone.

Mrs. Fenello was an active member of the former St. Anthony’s Church where she volunteered at the annual Lawn Fete, taught Religious Ed., active with the Altar & Rosary Society and when the churches merged to form Ascension Parish, she volunteered on the bereavement committee. Sarah attended RIT to study art which allowed her talents in artistry, printing, photography, floral arrangements, seamstress and dress maker flourish. She was avid doll collector and participated in numerous craft shows throughout the area including the annual Letchworth Craft Show. She was involved in many community activities from the St. Joe’s Color Guard, Board of Elections, Batavia Garden Club, Holiday Tour of Homes and organizing her class reunions. Amongst all her activities Sarah worked for many years for Attorney’s Nick & Frank Zinni, Bob Harris Realty and Senior Center Manager in Oakfield, LeRoy and East Bethany. Sarah’s true love was family and friends and will be remembered for her beautiful smile that would brighten the room as she walked in.

Sarah’s family wishes to share on of her favorite sayings:

“Life is like a roll of toilet paper

The closer you get to the end, the

Faster it goes, don’t wait,

Do it now.”

She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Nicholas Fenello, loving sons, Christopher (Kathleen) Fenello of Darien Center and Nicholas J. Fenello of Batavia; cherished granddaughters; Kayla and Gianna; siblings, Anthony (Lisa) Barone of Williamsville, Marilyn (John) Jankowski of Batavia and Theresa Barone of Batavia along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Prayers will be recited 12:15p.m. Wednesday October 16, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 followed by a 1p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart). She will be entombed in the Rev. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Crossroads House PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021.

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

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

Salvatore A. Zito Jr., 45, of Hamlin, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 11, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sal Jr. was born June 20, 1974 to Salvatore "Sammy" Zito Sr. and Vera Dolan-Mascaro. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Jack & Crethea Dolan, Anthony "Butch" & Celia Zito.

Sal Jr. graduated in 1992 from West Irondequoit High School and was a proud Irondequoit Indian.  Sal Jr., was an avid sports fan, and will be remembered as an outstanding hockey and baseball player.  He took great pride in coaching his son Tory in I.A.A for over 10 years.  Sal Jr., enjoyed horse racing, including annual family trips to Saratoga. The New England Patriots, New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Penguins, where Sal's favorite teams.  Sal Jr., worked for 25 years as a Commercial Electrician, many of them spent at Per-Con Electric, as well as Landmark Electric. 

Sal Jr., is survived by his loving wife Aimee;  children, Tory and Ryley Zito; step-children Adriana and Devon Michno; father, Salvatore Zito Sr.; mother Vera (Tony) Dolan-Mascaro; brother, Christopher (Jen) Mascaro;  grandmother Rita Mascaro; Mother-in-Law Mary Gabello; Aimee's father Frank (Arleen) Seiler; sister-in-law, Terry (Jimmy) Steele; brother-in-law Jon Seiler; niece Kailey and nephew Robert Steele; Aunts, Nancy Straub, Carol (Brian) Wolfley, Connie (the late William) Ray; Uncle, Bruce (Alice) Dolan; cousins, Art (Suzanne) Straub, their children Ryan and Justin, Carolyn (Russ) Berlin and their son Max, Anthony Ray Sr. and his son Anthony "Butchie" Ray Jr., Jaime (Jason) Pratt and their children Naz and Anna; his god-parents Frank Penna and MaryAnn Scappa-Barton; his extended "Batavia Family"; many loving friends and his beloved dog, Crosby. 

A special thank you to all at Irondequoit Lawn and Landscape for keeping Sal busy the past few years.

"Stay Strong and Fight On"

In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the family, who will donate it in Sal's name to the Hamlin Hornets Youth Football where his young son Ryley plays, and are in need of a new scoreboard. The Zito family was cared for by Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, Inc., 570 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617.  

Bernice J. (Logel) George, 79, of North Java, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in Buffalo, NY. She was born on October 15, 1939 to the late Joseph and the late Clara (Becker) Logel in Buffalo, NY. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald in 2013.

Bernice loved Bingo, going to the Casinos and Bowling. She had a gift of crocheting and knitting. She made hats, gloves, jackets and afghans for her children and grandchildren. She especially loved to ride around in the snow plows with her late husband, Ronald.

Bernice is survived by her children, Douglas (Brenda) George, Daniel (Shirley) George, and David (Karen) George; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held from 9:30 am- 11 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Holy Family Church, 4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at the church. Memorials may be made to North Java Rescue Squad at PO Box 137, North Java, NY. 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.

LeRoy ~ Vincent J. "Jim" Gravanda, age 83, of Wescott Road, passed away early Thursday morning (October 10, 2019) at United Memorial Medical Center.

    

 He was born August 13, 1936 in Batavia, a son of the late John and Marion Gentile Gravanda.

     Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and dear friend.  Family and his faith were his priorities.  He was a very athletic and competitive man, who enjoyed playing cards and being active in the Knights of Columbus.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret Cordaro Gravanda; his children, Vincent (Anne Canale ) Gravanda Jr., Thomas (Shirley) Gravanda, Julie (Timothy) LaPorte, Ronald (Beth) Gravanda, Donna (Michael) Steffenella and Paul (Keena) Gravanda; grandchildren, Stefanie (Mark) Williams, Timothy LaPorte Jr., Clinton LaPorte, Vincent Gravanda III, Samantha Gravanda, Thomas Gravanda Jr., Colin Gravanda, Madison Gravanda, Garrett Gravanda, Olivia Steffenella, Oliana Steffenella, Brennan Gravanda, Isabella Gravanda, Sophia Gravanda and Avery Gravanda; great-grandchildren, Elle Williams and Liam Gravanda; siblings, Connie DiAntonio, John Gravante and Irene Lillis; brother-in-law, Merle Adams, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     Jim was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

     Family and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will be private.  

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

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

Lockport - Elaine A. Beals, 77 of Lockport, formerly of Olcott Beach and Batavia, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, at Elderwood of Lockport.

Elaine was born on March 15, 1942 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Lyle and Anna (Budinger) Mowers.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading and tending to her flower garden.

Her husband, John H. Beals died on May 13, 2008.

She is survived by a daughter, Rachel (Lawrence) Schmidt of Lockport; a son, Michael (Kathleen) Beals of Roswell, GA; 5 grandchildren, Emma Jean Schmidt, Joshua Schmidt and Jacob Schmidt all of Lockport and Chad Beals and Julia Beals, both of Roswell, GA; a brother, Steven (Diane) Mowers of PA and several nieces and nephews. 

Private services with burial in Reed Cemetery in Oakfield, will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, consider memorial contributions to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094-1231.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

 

  Thera Horzempa, 94, of Elba, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully at UMMC surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Stanley; sisters Roberta Pafk and Jenny Gould; brothers Roy (Patricia), Arlen, and Gary Sanders.

Thera was born on August 25, 1925 to Hollis and Marjorie Sanders in Short Tract, NY.  As a young lady she was a laborer on the muck, was employed by Curtis-Wright during WWII, and Sylvania in Batavia.  In 1958 Thera and her husband Stanley founded local Batavia business Stan’s Cycle Shop (now Stan’s Harley-Davidson).  “Ma” continued to be actively involved with the family business into her ninetieth year.  She also previously served with the Town of Batavia Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by a daughter Debra (Harold) Park of Bergen; son Darryl (Marylou) Horzempa of Elba; granddaughter Heidi (Matthew) Osinski of Grand Island; grandson Trevor (Jessica) Horzempa of Elba; three great grandchildren; brothers Roger (Charlotte) Sanders of Medina, Ronald (Carol) Sanders of East Shelby, and Gerald Sanders of Batavia; Sister Linda Ashton of Albion; best friend Roberta Currier of Batavia.

Family and friends are invited to casually share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences on Thursday October 17, 2019 from 3:00-8:00PM at Stan’s Harley-Davidson 4425 W Saile Dr, Batavia, NY 14020. Thera will be laid to rest at Maplelawn Cemetery in Elba, NY

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Town of Batavia Fire Dept., 8382 Lewiston Rd., Batavia NY 14020 or Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

  Tasha L. Norton, 35, of Batavia passed away on October 9, 2019. She was born in Tacoma Washington June 22 1984 to her Mother Michelle and Father Jason Norton. predeceased Grandparents Pete and Patty Abate, Mike Kramer, Dave Norton, Geri Abate.

In addition to her parents, Tasha is survived by her Sister Camilla Norton; Grandma Mary & Grandpa Rick Woods, Grandma Anne Norton; uncle Ryan and Cousins Ryan JR Norton, Marissa Norton; Aunt Karen and Uncle Dutch Vanwyngaarden; Cousin Becky Uncle Tom & Aunt Sherrie; Cousin’s Willie and Nikkia, Bethanne and Tiffany Rethlake, many other Aunts Uncles and Cousins.

Tasha worked at Werner Enterprise driving throughout the entire United States till she became disabled in 2011. She had a Love for Video Games, Movies, Football and Many Discovery, History channel shows like cooking, hot rod, and chopper shows. Tasha had a passion for learning and spent much time on YouTube and google searching for knowledge. She loved her Dog Charlotte and Cat Shadow her companions. She suffered with debilitating migraines along with always feeling sick. She was in constant physical pain and in her words her body was “always fighting against her”, she suffered daily. She had over ten major surgeries which prolonged our time we had with her but in the end Her ongoing struggle to feel well and live had reached its peak. Through her many physical conditions Tasha was tired, and along with her mom asked the lord for mercy and to be healed. That night Tasha received her healing and is no longer suffering. Tasha you are Forever Loved, Forever missed, until we meet again. Enjoy being in the light, and we know you are with the Lord Jesus and our comfort is in knowing this. 

Calling hours will held on Friday November 8, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM at the EverPresent Church 4 City Centre Batavia, New York 14020. A Service will immediately follow at the Church and refreshments will be served as well.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the EverPresent Church 4 City Centre in Batavia. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.