Obituaries

Howard was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Gertrude; sister, Joanne; brothers, George, Ray, Albert, and Richard.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean (Embt) Petre of Varysburg; children, Michael (Lynette) Petre, Mark (Barb) Petre, and Brian (Cheryl) Petre; his sister, Mary Lou Petre; eight grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

There will be no prior visitation. Services will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Varysburg Fire Department in honor of Howard. 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.

She was born August 21, 1928 in Friendship, NY, a daughter of the late Forest and Elna (Van Horn) Sprague.

Elizabeth was a homemaker prior to her employment as an inspector with Champion Products in Geneseo, NY. She was an avid reader, animal lover and supported local animal shelters.

She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Allenbrandt who died March 8, 2017. Sisters and brothers, Gen Fuller, Jean Ellis, Christine Wright, Helen Crabb, Richard Sprague, William Sprague and Dorothy Saxton.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Carmen) Allenbrandt of Penfield. Daughter, Cynthia Allenbrandt of Rochester. Sisters, Audrey (Vern) Mason, Mary Williams and Rosalie Beroff. Sister in-law, Glenda Sprague and Anna May Allenbrandt. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Machias, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hearthside Cats Inc., P.O. Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454. Expressions of sympathy may be shared 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.

Penny Louise Bridge, 68, of Elba, a co-owner of Dan Bridge Farms in Elba, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home under the care of her family and Homecare & Hospice.

Mrs. Bridge was born August 4, 1950 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late John M. and Brenda (Dorf) Carver. 

Penny was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elba.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Bridge of Elba, whom she married on September 25, 1970; two sons, Jason (Christie) Bridge of Corfu and Jeffrey (Melissia "Missy") Bridge of Elba; four grandchildren, Jayden Bridge of Corfu and Danica Bridge, Sophia Bridge and Savanna Bridge, all of Elba; two brothers, John N. (Nancy) Carver of Albany and Shane (Mary) Carver of Stafford and two nieces. 

A celebration of Penny’s life will be held on Sunday, November 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Road, Elba.  Family and friends are invited.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Elba, 23 North Main Street, Elba, NY 14058 or to Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, NY 14020. 

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

Arrangements were completed by the H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home of Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

Jeanette P. Jazwiecki, 75 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Thursday (November 15, 2018) at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 18, 1943 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Richard and Florence Dziadaszek Hudomint.

Jeanette was employed by Wilson Greatbatch prior to her retirement. She enjoyed attending craft shows, camping, playing with puzzles and dominos. She also enjoyed trips to the lake cottage with her sister. Most of all she loved her family and was a wonderful mother to her children and grandmother to her grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all who knew of her kind heart.

She was the wife of the late Jerome E. Jazwiecki who died November 13, 2012; grandmother of the late Angela Jazwiecki and sister of the late Patricia Maxwell, Richard Hudomint and Michael Hudomint.

Survivors include her children, James (Jennifer) Jazwiecki of Akron and Dawn (Mark) Smith of Lancaster. Grandchildren, Robert Jazwiecki, Brock Smith, Camden Smith, Emily Jazwiecki and Grace Jazwiecki. Sister, Joan (late Gene) Dziekan of Akron and Chris (late Frank) Voll of Akron. Bothers, Robert (Sandra) Hudomint and Dennis (Eunice) Hudomint, both of Akron.  Aunt, Arlene Gburek of East Amherst. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (November 23rd) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday (November 24th), 10:00am at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron. Interment will follow in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001, RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Mark spent over 30 years working for Chapin Manufacturing in Batavia. He prided himself on a strong work ethic. Some of Mark’s passions were photography, nature, history, hunting, reading, cooking, gardening and most importantly spending time with his family over a home cooked meal. Mark spent 48 years with the love of his life, Louise.

He is survived by his loving wife; Louise (Seppe) Volpe of Batavia; children Nicholas Volpe of Batavia, Mark (Heather) Volpe of Elba, Melissa Miller of Batavia and Theresa (Ted) Lazik of Batavia; sister Rae (James “Daniel”) Snyder of Alexander and brother, John (Mary) Volpe of Attica; 7 grandchildren Amanda, Rachael, Elizabeth, Sarah, Isaac, Lena and Anthony; 2 great-grandchildren Myla and Elle, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 2:00-6:00PM on Sunday November 18, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday the 19^th at the Funeral Home.

Flowers are gratefully declined by the Volpe family. Memorials may be made to St, Jude Hospital www.stjude.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Richard was a self-employed businessman in Batavia for many years. He was an avid collector of many things. He was huge amusement park enthusiast with a love for rollercoasters. Richard will be forever remembered as a loving father and grandfather who always cared for others.

He is survived by his daughter; Sylvia (Jon) Smith of Batavia; 3 grandchildren Tapanga (Joel Jackowski) Wheaton, Kurstin Smith and Jon Smith Jr.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday November 18, 2018 from 2:00-5:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Graveside Service will be held on Monday the 19^th at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia where he will be laid to rest.

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

Lura Jean Hersee, 71, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Lura Jean was born December 5, 1946 in Batavia, daughter of the late Noble W. and Margaret Wieben Baker. She was the sister of the late Robert Baker.

Lura Jean owned and operated Lura Jean’s School of Dance in Corfu for 35 years. While running the dance studio, she went to work for Monroe Tractor, retiring after 15 years. Lura Jean loved sewing and crafting and spending time with her family. Between teaching her students how to dance and her work at Monroe Tractor, her greatest joy was being a faithful partner to her husband Glenn on the farm. 

Lura Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Glenn M. Hersee; daughters, Kathy (Brad) Winspear and Doreen (Kurt) Schenk; grandchildren, Adele, Jeffery, Lucas, Marygrace, Maggie, Kurtis, Evan and Mack. She is also survived by her niece, Christine and nephew, Bob.

Family and friends may call Sunday, November 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4809 South Newstead Road, Akron. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, South Newstead. 

Kristie was employed at Tops Market in Batavia.

She is survived by her husband; Paul Stack Jr. of Bergen; children Trent Stack LeRoy and Tatym Stack of Oakfield; siblings Corey Worden of Bergen, Kevin (Jamie) Worden of Byron and Kyle Worden of Rochester, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 6:00PM Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 19, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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

Jeannie was a longtime employee of the P.W. Minor Co and was published as a part of the finishing team. She loved spending time with family and was always one to put others first. In her spare time, she loved gardening, visiting garage sales, sewing, crocheting, cooking and bowling.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Randy Godlove on February 9, 2018; she leaves to cherish her memories; daughter, Samantha and son, Gator, both of Batavia; sisters, Annette Mazur, Anna Marie “Mia” (Michael Corona) Mogavero and Tammy Stevens all of Batavia; lifelong family friend, Alan Stevens; mother-in-law, Joyce (Stringham) Godlove along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Please join Jeannie’s family from 4-6p.m. on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Service of Remembrance will begin at 6p.m. Memorials in her memory are suggested to the family.

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

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

LeRoy / Pavilion ~ John L. "Jack" Carney, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (November 10, 2018). 

     Jack was a very kind and loving person, who enjoyed being with family and friends.  He had a hard work ethic and loved his job.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, baseball and soccer, however, hunting was one of his passions.  At age 14, Jack was able to get his first buck and set a New York State record.

     He will be sadly missed by his parents, Donald and Mary; his siblings, Elizabeth (RJ) Mills, Ashley (Dave) Clark, Christine (Adam Zuch) Cowell, Stefanie Carney, Rebecca Cowell and Joseph Carney; girlfriend, Morgan DeWitt; paternal grandmother, Laura Mae Carney; maternal grandmother, Deborah Starr; maternal great-grandmother, Betty Wellman, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by his grandfathers, John Carney and James Starr.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 1 ~ 3 and 5 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held on December 15 at 2:00 P.M. at BW's Restaurant, 11070 Perry Rd., Pavilion.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jack may be made to his family.

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

Donald C. Sage, age 78, of Alabama, died Monday, November 12, 2018 in Palliative Care at  Strong Memorial Hospital  in Rochester. He was surrounded by his loving family.  Donald was born October 12, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Carl and Beatrice (Grady) Sage.  He married Janet I. (Sumeriski) Sage on September 24, 1960. 

He was employed by Carpenter's Union Local 280, Niagara Falls, as a Union Carpenter and retired from Iroquois Job Corp as a trainer in a program for disadvantaged youth.  As a union carpenter, he taught them carpentry as a trade. 

He was a member of the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and trustee.  He was a 57 year member of the Alabama Fire Department where he served as a Past Chief, line officer and member of the board of directors.  He was a current member of the Alabama Planning Board, was an avid LA Dodgers fan, Buffalo Bills fan and had a passion for trapping and playing Euchre. 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet I. (Sumeriski) Sage; a daughter, Christine (Michael) Schultz of Oakfield; 2 sons, Brian (Christine) Sage and Jeffrey Sage, both also of Oakfield.

His pride and joy was spending time with his 9 grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian Jr. (Karla), Danielle (Jason), Evan, Katie (Jake), Melissa, Emily, and his favorite twins, Ryan and Kyle; his 2 great-grandchildren, Landon and Harper; his sister, Wanda (Ronald) Gilbert and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was the brother of the late Eugene Sage, William Sage and uncle of the late Daniel Gilbert.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Oakfield Alabama Baptist  Church, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday.   Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church 2210 Judge Road, Oakfield, NY 14125 or to the Alabama Fire Department, 2230 Judge Road, Basom, NY 14013.  Arrangements were completed by    Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Louise Marie Buddell Versch, 84, of Corfu, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Weinburg Campus in Getzville, surrounded by her family.

Louise was born on June 30, 1934 in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Kenmore West High School. Louise lived in Corfu for 55 years and was a member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, gardening, painting and selling pumpkins, bowling, baking, playing piano, and working at the church food pantry.

Wife to the late Joseph P. Versch. Survived by daughters: Kathy (Patrick) Versch Gallaway, Becky (Doug) Versch Hartwell, Amy (Thomas) Versch Metz.  Grandchildren: Jason Meyer, Sara Meyer Johnson, James Morford, Adam Gallaway, Megan (Cory) Gallaway Lauth, Collin Gallaway, Morgan Hartwell, Maddison Metz and Olivia Metz. Sisters: Lorna Buddell Fearon, Gye Buddell, Joyce Buddell. Nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Three step children: Bonnie (Herb) Patterson Cross, Steve (Mary) Patterson, Greg Patterson and their families.  

Calling hours will be at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY on Thursday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu at 10:30 on Friday, November 16 with burial at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to the Corfu United Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, PO Box 159, Corfu, NY 14036 or to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY.  

LeRoy ~  Rita (Van Alst) Carmichael, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening (November 7, 2018) at Orchard Manor in Medina.

     Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, William George Carmichael, who passed away on July 12, 2018. Rita was a 1941 graduate of Le Roy High School. She went to work at Lapp Insulator during World War II as a result of departing soldiers created a shortage of manpower to staff the manufacturing plant. She later worked at the Le Roy Hardware for several years. Rita was a longtime Buffalo Bills fan and a faithful follower of the Syracuse Orange basketball team.

     Rita is survived by her daughters, Carol (Katie) (late Ronald) Engert and Christine (Richard Farnsworth) McQuillen; grandchildren, Rhonda (Dave) Schmeer, Rebecca (Doug) Thompson, Rachel (Rich) Lombard, Stephanie (Jamie) Call, Stephen (Mack) (Elizabeth) McQuillen and Gregory (Tina) McQuillen; twenty-one great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her sisters, Regina (Pete) Steen and Dorothy (late Abe) Machols.  Rita was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane (late Fred) Grasby.

     Rita will be laid to rest, along with George, at the Western New York National Veteran’s Cemetery in Pembroke, N.Y. upon its completion.

     At Rita’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to:  Rochester Hope Lodge, 1120 S. Goodman Street, Rochester, N.Y.  14620

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

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

She was born July 7, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Stanley and Sophia Cichocki Adamczyk.

After graduating Notre Dame High School, she married Kevin Kiersz and they started a family in Batavia NY. In the mid 1980’s they relocated to Ellicottville NY continued to raise their children and after retirement moved to Southport N.C. Cindy spent her lifetime committed to her husband Kevin,3 children, 6 grandchildren, family, friends, and the catholic church. She always put her family first and was there to listen and give advice in her own considerate, warm and loving way. She is well loved and will be missed by everyone that she touched.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Kiersz of North Carolina. Children, Steven (Jennifer) Kiersz of North Carolina, Tina (David) Forthman of Salamanca and Erica (Mark) Mansmith of North Carolina. Sister, Kathleen Heywood of Batavia. Also survived by six grandchildren.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share in her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday (November 17^th), 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of the donor’s preference. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDERW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.