Obituaries

She is survived by her children; son Kirk Welsted of Conesus, daughters Kim (Don) Debnar of Tonawanda, Kendra (Rob) Thompson of Attica, Kristina (David) DioGuardi of Bethany; grandchildren Angela (Melissa) DeVos of San Jose California, Nate (Sandra) Peckham of Buffalo, Andrew DeVos of Cheektowaga, Stephenie Debnar of Tonawanda, Elena Welsted of Cheektowaga, Tyler and Katie DioGuardi of Bethany and by two great-grandchildren Elie and Oliver Peckham.

Elnora loved the craft fairs and the Erie County fair; she loved to read but nothing meant more to her then holiday time with her children. On Sunday, as her journey was about to end and the next about to begin, and as her children kissed her good bye for the final time whether it was with a look or touch she passed on these words: ‘I know how much you love me, as much as I love you and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. He said my place was ready, in heaven far above and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.’

There will be no prior calling hours or services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wyoming County Hospice 450 N. Main St. #3 Warsaw, NY 14569. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Benny owned and operated Ben’s Appliance & Kitchens in Batavia, New York together with his wife and children for over 59 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a former Commander of the VFW in Oakfield, a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield and a founding member of the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation and a Frank Sinatra enthusiast.

Benny was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather whose family was the center of his life. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years; Mary (Ianni) Giambrone; sons Benny Jr. (Linda) Giambrone of Oakfield and Victor (Maria) Giambrone of Clarence; daughter Valerie (Duane) Schultz of Oakfield;

He cared for, loved and inspired his grandchildren; Steven (Megan) Giambrone of Phoenixville, PA., Carolyn (Tara) Abare of Webster, Anthony (Jerrod) Giambrone of Kenmore, Peter Giambrone of Chili, Gina (Andrew) Gerber of Philadelphia, Andrea (James Despaw) Schultz of Rochester, and Christina (fiancé Lee Sobieski) Giambrone of Depew; step grandchildren Lindsay and Carol Adornetto of Clarence. He encouraged mischief in his treasured great-grandchildren; Colin, Nora, Henri and Rosa. Also surviving are his brother in law; William Renz of Batavia; sisters in law Angie Mattioli of Akron and Linda Ianni of Corfu, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Per Ben’s request, services will be held privately by the family. He will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery on Maple Ave. in Oakfield.

In Memory of Benny, we say “Don’t disgrace your name and don’t disgrace your country.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Orleans ARC www.arcgo.org 64 Walnut St. in Batavia or St. Padre Pio Parish Fund 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125 or UMMC Foundation 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to share a memory or condolence with the family in memory of Benny, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Batavia - Richard H. "Slugger" Lewis, 78, of Batavia, firefighter with the City Of Batavia Fire Department prior to his retirement in 1987, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home in Batavia.

Mr. Lewis was born August 17, 1939 in Batavia, the son of the late Harold and Marion (Kleps) Lewis.

Mr. Lewis was a member of the Notre Dame High School, Class of 1957 and served during Vietnam War with the Marine Corps.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, all in Venice Florida.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Yankees.

His wife, Elizabeth J. (Howe) Lewis died on July 15, 2007.

Survivors include a son, Richard (Cindy) Lewis of Batavia; 2 daughters, Shari Yark and Wendy (Russell) Marchese, both of Batavia; 7 grandchildren, Melissa Harrington, Rachael Kuszlyk, Hannah Marchese, Beth Marchese, R.J. Marchese, Andrew Lewis and Katie Yark; 2 great-grandchildren, Colton Kuszlyk and Brody Yark; 1 niece and 1 nephew. 

He was the father of the late Lance M. Lewis and brother of the late Betty Jane McNally.  

Private services will be at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, NY 14020.  Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

She was a graduate Of Alexander High School 1960. Jacki was a LPN Charge Nurse and retired from East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. Jacki enjoyed bowling and was on a bowling league for many years. Jacki and her husband enjoyed going to breakfast at Settler's on Sundays and she also enjoyed the coffee club every day at the Prospector. Jacki liked to bake deserts for Birthdays or just to try out a new recipe. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, being with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were everything to her. Any family could call and talk to her and she would always listen and offer advice.  She will be deeply missed by her family.

Jacki is survived by her loving husband; Gerard Cote of Attica; children Cheri Ruck of Attica, Bobby Maples of TN., Julie Maples of Attica; step-children Melissa (Rick) Blake of NH., Piper (Dana) Sharick of Corfu and Sarah (Danny Hall) Cote of NC.; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday February 16, 2018 from 4:00-6:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral costs. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

June was active in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She enjoyed sending and receiving cards for all occasions and liked to shop at local merchants looking for that special perfect gift for someone while supporting local businesses. Fresh air walks, playing cards, table top board games with family and drives in the countryside to enjoy the scenery were among her favorite pastimes. She loved to read and in recent years had switched to talking books.

She is survived by her children; Norma Reed of VA., Joyce (Ken) Anderson of Alabama, NY., Cindy (Randy) Miller of Corfu, Glenn Quintern of NY, Crystal (James) DePiazza of TX.; 8 grandchildren Jeremy (Corrie) Anderson of SC., Aaron (Jennifer) Reed of GA., Shelley (Tim) Kropelin of Basom, April Reed of GA, Sean (Hillary) Miller of Chili, Justin (Karie Woodward) Miller of Rochester, TJ (Carrie) DePiazza of TX and Ashley (Sherman Sheehan) Quintern of Batavia; 13 great-grandchildren Shelby, Merry, Zachary, Phoebe, Charles, Madison, Izzie, Ty, Kody, Maddy, Nicholas, Ayvah and Novah; along with her brothers 6 children and their families.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday February 17, 2018 from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00PM noon Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. June will be laid to rest in Corwin Cemetery in Newfane.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Homecare and Hospice of Batavia 29 Liberty St. Suite 6 Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Mrs. Gardner was born September 7, 1942 in Albion, a daughter of the late George and Arlene (Martin) Motz.

Wanda held dual memberships in the Gaines Congregational United Church of Christ and the Wyoming Presbyterian Church.  She was a former member of the Batavia United Methodist Church.  She was also a past member of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office Special Deputies and the Alexander Methodist Sunshine Club.

Mrs. Gardner worked for many years at Niagara Mohawk in Batavia.  She worked in both a secretarial role and in the planning department.

She loved to bake and was known for her incredible cakes and pies.  She took great pleasure in helping people in any way she could, especially driving people wherever they needed to go.  She also enjoyed sharing her cooking with her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. James A. Gardner.  The two were married August 31, 1968 in Batavia.

Surviving along with her husband is her son, James R. Gardner of Denver, CO; two grandsons, Kaden and Mica Gardner; a brother, Ronald (Mary) Motz of Batavia; four sisters, Linda (Mike) Wright of NM, Cheryl Baron of AZ, Cindy (Dennis) Waldmiller of Buffalo, and Nancy (Don) Shepherd of Gainesville, FL; a brother-in-law, Richard (Cindy) Rada of Batavia; several nieces and nephews.  Wanda’s foster children, whom she loved as if they were her own, three Michaels and Jennifer also survive.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Onlee Rada.

Friends may call on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  Wanda’s Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, (February 15, 2018) at Gaines Congregational United Church of Christ, 14023 Ridge Road, Albion.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL, 33607 or online at www.shrinershospitals.org/donate.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  

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

Batavia - Mrs. June R. Dorf, 97, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 24, 1920 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of the late Hubert and Ida Cordner Rhodes.

June is predeceased by her husband Richard Dorf who passed away on February 11, 1979. The two were married on April 11, 1939.

She is survived by her children: David (Barbara) Dorf of Marion, Linda (Walter) Engle and Debra (Rodney) Mosier, both of Elba, Richard Dorf and Jack (Karen) Dorf, both of Batavia; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Her 23rdgreat-grandchild is due in April and her first great-great-grandchild is due in June. Also surviving is her brother: Gary Rhodes of Harpursville; her son-in-law:  Robert Coogan of Easton, Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the mother of the late Sharon Dorf Coogan who passed away on April 2, 2012.  

June’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the LeRoy Village Green for their dedicated and loving care that was provided to June while she was a resided at the nursing home. June loved all of you.

Friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia where services will follow at 1 p.m. at church with Pastor Allen Werk officiating. Private burial will be held in the springtime at the convenience of the family at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in June’s name to Lipson Cancer Institute at United Memorial Medical Center, 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for June have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street,  Batavia.

She was born on June 16, 1921, in Vine Valley, NY, to the late Fred and Hazel Lamphier Hadsell.

Blanche worked most of her life at the Seneca Ordnance, Barden and Robeson Basket Factory, and Penn Yan Hospital before retiring. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, ceramics and playing Yahtzee. She was known among family members as a great story teller. Her pride and joy in life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence W. Brown, son, Richard, daughter, Bonnie Hall, granddaughter, Valerie Morgan and grandson, Darryl Brown. Survivors include her son, Ronald (Barbara) Brown, of Lady Lake, FL, daughter in-law, Betty Brown of Wildwood, FL, seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren.

She would wish to acknowledge all the help and support given to her by her grandson, Chris, his wife, Julie Hall, their daughter, Tessa and loyal family friend, Laurie Bush.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY, on Saturday, February 17, at twelve O'clock PM. 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.

Floyd was born on June 9, 1930 in Indian Falls, New York. He was the son of Loren and Beulah Meiser. Floyd served in the Air Force.  

He married his loving wife, Virginia (Jean) Meiser (nee Geitner). They celebrated their 64th anniversary in June 2017. They resided in Oakfield, New York where he and his brother, Leo Meiser, ran Meiser Chevrolet, a successful business that was founded by their father, Loren Meiser. After retiring from business in 1978 Floyd pursued his passions -- golf, travel and family. 

Floyd is preceded in death by his brother Leo Meiser and his sister Alice Childs.

Floyd is survived by his wife Virginia (Jean) Meiser, daughters Jeri Thomas (Ron), Barbara Stracener and his son Larry Meiser (Donneda). Floyd will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Becky, Misty, Melanie, Bethany, Nadia, Sheri, Evan, Christopher, Phillip and eight great-grandchildren.

At Floyd's request there will be no services or calling hours. Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Flowers are gratefully declined.

A private burial will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla.

Batavia - Mrs. Alice E. Vanelli, age 95, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home in Batavia surrounded by her loving family under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.

Mrs. Vanelli was born November 8, 1922 in Caledonia, a daughter of the late William and Etta Garry Henry.

Her husband, Joseph Frank Vanelli, passed away on June 15, 2012.

She is survived by her daughter, Darcia (David) Barone of Batavia; four grandchildren, David (Tonya) Barone, Holly (Scott) Pownall, Marybeth (Justin McGirr) Stefani and Timothy (Courtney Bobzien) Barone all of Batavia; eight great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Jared and Adrianna Barone, Matthew and Kyle Pownall,  Justin and Alyse McGirr and Jemma Barone; two sisters, Edith (Tony) Vianese of Lima and Arlene Chiarolanza of Lakeside, California; her brother-in-law, Donald (Loretta) Vanelli of Batavia; three sisters-in-law, Betty Martinez and Betty Vanelli, both of Batavia and Helen Henry of Caledonia; along with several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her grandson Steven Michael Barone who passed away in 1996 and her siblings; George, Francis, William, Robert and Kenneth Henry, Eleanor Redinger, Marian Brew, Doris Henry, Viola DeBoover and Elizabeth Gibson.

Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Laura and Tina from HomeCare & Hospice for the loving care provided to Alice.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. Please consider memorials in Alice’s name to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

TOPSHAM, MAINE – Phyllis Lyeth Schneider, 82, died Sunday night, February 4, 2018 in Topsham, Maine.

A deeply caring and accomplished person, Phyllis was born in the Adirondacks on January 1, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Jarvis) Lyeth. Phyllis grew up Lake Clear, NY, and attended high school in Saranac Lake before graduating from the New York State College for Teachers in Albany with an A.B. in Social Studies. On April 7, 1956, she married Clayton Joseph Schneider Jr. at St. John’s of the Wilderness Church in Lake Clear and together they eventually settled in Elma, NY to raise their family.

Phyllis started her career as a teacher of English and Social Studies in Cohoes, NY, before taking time off to raise her family. Once her children got a little older, Phyllis completed master's and Ph.D. degrees in Education at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), writing as her doctoral dissertation, The Effect of Viewing Favorable and Unfavorable Depictions of the Elderly on the Attitudes of Children. Phyllis also served as a lecturer at UB, and as a teacher of remedial reading and subsequently an instructor of teacher in-service workshops in Depew, NY, before finishing her career as the Elementary School Principal of Elba (NY) Central Schools. Phyllis was active in the New York State Reading Association for many years, an organization assisting school administrators and teachers in improving the reading skills of New York’s students. She served as President for multiple terms, and organized reading conferences across the State.

Phyllis enjoyed camping both in the Adirondacks at Fish Creek / Rollins Pond, and on the family’s woodland in Rushford, NY, along with candlemaking and jigsaw puzzles, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a 2006 Caribbean cruise with her children/their spouses and her grandchildren.

Phyllis and Clayton enjoyed travelling, particularly their cruise in Alaska and their trip to Hawaii. Shortly after retirement, she and her husband moved to Sumner, Maine, where they lived for the twelve years before Clayton’s passing on April 12, 2016. More recently, Phyllis resided in Auburn and finally in Topsham, Maine. Phyllis and Clayton were parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Auburn. She was a loving, devoted, patient, and industrious wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Phyllis leaves behind her three children and their spouses; four grandchildren, and a brother. Prayers for Phyllis would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity to honor Phyllis’s memory. There will be a funeral mass and burial in Saranac Lake in the spring.

Batavia - Timothy K. Dick, 56, of Batavia, a manager at Kmart in Rochester, died Monday, February 5, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center in Batavia.
Mr. Dick was born September 12, 1961 in Batavia, a son of the late Alan and Helen (Eisenhower) Dick.
He was active in the Pembroke Youth Association, Head Scorer at the Genesee Speedway and was a member of the Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association at Godfrey's Pond.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was known as a good family man and was always there for his friends and family.  
He is survived by his wife, Darralee M. (Gill) Dick, whom he married on September 10, 1983; a son, Shawn P. Dick of Rochester; a daughter and daughter-in-law: Kimberly E. Dick (Jalena Dunphy) of Phoenix AZ; a grandson, Johnathan Dick of Holley; 4 brothers, Richard (Sonia) Dick of Hamlin, Gary (Patricia) Dick of Williamson and Alan "Steve" (Terry) Dick of Alexander; a sister, Mary Jo (George) Davis of Batavia; a brother, Eden Moyer of FL; and close friends, David & Becky Conlin; several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Gregory Dick and Patrick Dick.  
Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2018.  Memorials may be made to Attica and Alexander Girls Basketball Teams, Pembroke Youth Association, 84 Exchange Street, Attica, NY 14011 or Attica Youth Association, 3314 Buffalo Street, Alexander, NY 14005.