Obituaries

LeRoy ~ Louis V.  Ferrara, age 86, of West Bergen Road, passed away Sunday evening (January 28, 2018) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

     He was born September 18, 1931 in LeRoy, a son of the late Augustus and Carrie O'Geen Ferrrara.

     Mr. Ferrara was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.

     He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Cordaro Ferrara; his children, Louis (Franceen) Ferrara, Karen (Douglas) Haskin and Dan (Kathy) Ferrara; his grandchildren, Ashley Ferrara, Rachel Haskin, Mary Grace Ferrara and Daniel Ferrara and his great-grandson, Brently Heale.

     Family and friends are invited to his Rite of Christian Burial on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.

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

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

RICHARD H. COMPTON ~ Corfu 

Age 67, peacefully on Sunday morning January 28, 2018 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born September 21, 1950 in Batavia, NY a son of the late Cecil and Alice (Ross) Compton.                                              

Mr. Compton worked 9 years at Continental Can Co. and retired after many years as a truck driver for Tops Supermarkets. He served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1975 and was a faithful member of St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish. 

Surviving are his children, Michael Compton of Corfu, Mark (Narvada) Compton of Batavia, Donald Compton of Batavia and Ann Marie (Joe) Bauer of LA; siblings, James (Sandra) Compton of E. Bethany, Philip (Grace) Compton of Varysburg and Carol (Wayne) Speed of Oakfield along with 6 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

The Compton family will be present from 3-7pm on Friday February 2, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Please join Richard's family at 10am Saturday February 3 to Celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish (East Pembroke Site), memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice and he will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery. 

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

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

 

 

 

EVELYN PORTER ~ Batavia

Age 84, of Batavia died peacefully Saturday January 27, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Olive Hill, KY a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Adkins) Porter also preceded in death by her siblings, Edward, Elliott, Joe, Monroe, Chlorane, Irene, Kenneth, Lloyd, Hildreth, Hazelmarie and Iona. 

Mrs. Porter will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother, she loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. 

Surviving are her children, Ken (Juanita) Hale of Bergen, Lisa M. (Diane Rapkiewicz) Toal of OH and Cathy Martino of Batavia; sister, Thelma Porter of Batavia; grandchildren, Nicole (Enly) King, Kristin Hale, Kenneth Hale, Jr., Philip (Kate) Toal, Adam Toal, Sarah (Greg) Feocco, Rachel Cipra, Paul Cipra, Jr., Casey Herman and Alex Rood; 13 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

As per Evelyn's wishes funeral services will be held privately by the family, she will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

THE FAMILY OF EVELYN PORTER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

 

 

Roger L. Mosher, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully on January 25, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born on August 20, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert E. Mosher and Dorothy (Fulk) Mosher of Indiana. In addition to his father, Roger is predeceased by his brother Robert G. Mosher.

Roger knew at the age of 15 that he wanted to be a “newspaper man.”  He followed that dream by starting out in the early 1970’s at the Huntington, Indiana Herald-Press.  His career progressed upwards at the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette during the 20 years he served there. During his time in Fort Wayne, he was honored to be a correspondent writing about his experiences flying in an F-16 and with the Blue Angels.   In 1990, he served as Editor of the Shelbyville, Indiana News.  Coming to Batavia in 1993, he served for nine years as Editor and Publisher of the Batavia Daily News. Roger was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many adventures with his Batavia and Indiana friends.  He was known to all to be a kind and generous man of high values.  Most of all, he dearly loved his wife and daughter.

In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by his loving wife; Sharon (Dressler) Mosher of Batavia; daughter Melanie Mosher of Indianapolis; sister Lonnie (Don) Gillespie of Endicott, NY along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church 300 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A private memorial service will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at the address listed above. 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.

Jane Zehler Smigelski, 90 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center. 

She was born on March 9, 1927 in Batavia to the late Benjamin and Helena (Weldgen) Zehler.

She was a lifetime member of Resurrection Parish. A homemaker, she spent her adult life devoted to her family and home.  In earlier years, she worked for Coca-Cola.  She will be remembered for her cheerful smile, positive attitude, her loving kindness, and her ability to see the beauty in all of God’s creation.

Jane is predeceased by her beloved husband, Leon Smigelski, siblings William and Harold (Norma) Zehler and sister Mary Zehler Fiebelkorn. 

She is survived by her son, Michael (Sheryl) Smigelski of Batavia, 3 grandsons, Jerrod Smigelski, Derrick Smigelski, and Peter Saxman along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (January 31^st) from 2-6pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St., Batavia. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass Offerings. 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.

 

 

Francis R. Greene, 91 of Perry, passed away on Friday January 26, 2018. He was born in Bliss, NY on April 11, 1926 to the late Benjamin (Margaret Bentley) Greene. He is preceded in death by his siblings Leland, George and William Greene; Viola Overholt, Helen Loper and Bessie Galloway.

Mr. Greene was a World War II Army Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked for many years as a Supervisor for the B&O Railroad, finishing his career in Warsaw. Francis was a member of the Masons in Eagle, the Brick Presbyterian Church, he was very well liked in Perry and enjoyed having coffee with his friends. Family was extremely important to him and he was instrumental in helping during times of hardship. The Greene family just celebrated their 90^th family reunion thanks in large part to uncle Francis.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanne (Haxton) Greene of Perry; along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 31, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York, 14530. Funeral Services will immediately follow calling hours at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Lyonsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Brick Presbyterian Church, 6 Church Street, Perry, NY, 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.

Elba - Herbert H. Lamkin, 85, of Elba, the owner of Herb Lamkin & Son Heating in Batavia, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mr. Lamkin was born August 12, 1932 in Lackawanna, a son of the late Norman and Ida (Schambers) Lamkin.

He served with the US Army as a radio dispatcher during the Korean War.   He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.  He was an avid Yankees, Bills and Sabres fan and was an avid fisherman and bowler.

He is survived by his wife, Marie (Hale) Lamkin, whom he married on March 7, 1962; 4 children, James (Norma) Clor of FL, Sandra (Neil) Weinberg of Clarence, Patty (Scott) Benson of Elba and Robert Scott Lamkin of Pavilion; 7 grandchildren, Bryan Benson of Batavia, Joshua Benson, Allyssa L Lamkin and Kody Lamkin, all of LeRoy, David (Denise) Clor of Pavilion, Ronald Clor of Clarence and Michael Terry Clor of Alden; 2 brothers, Kenneth (Patricia) Lamkin of TX and Richard Lamkin of Batavia; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Shirley M. Cotton.  

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Waterloo/Ithaca - Mabel Maxine Meredith, 94, of Waterloo, a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Diocese of Buffalo, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at Huntington Living Center, in Waterloo.

Mrs. Meredith was born August 31, 1923 in Chester, MT, the daughter of the late George and Pearl (Peterson) Green.

She was a former member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and raised dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Her husband, Howard Edwin Meredith, died June 6, 2000.

Survivors include a son, Richard E. (Florine) Meredith of Ovid; 2 grandchildren, Kelly R. Meredith of Owego and David J. (Sylvia) Meredith of Oakfield; 2 great-grandchildren, Desmond Meredith and Maverick Meredith, both of Oakfield; several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Myrtle Green, Charles Green and Leslie Green.   

Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield where services will follow at 1 pm.  Burial will be in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery in Clarence.  Memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY  10598.    Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com

Margaret E. “Midge” Hewitt, 89 of Attica passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2018, at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1928 in Batavia to the late Edward (Marie McKenzie) O’Donnell. Mrs. Hewitt is predeceased by son Donald D. Hewitt; siblings Jean Williams, Richard O’Donnell and Edrie Schoenemann.

She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish and faith was a large part of her life. Midge worked as a C.N.A for many years and just recently retired from Genesee County Nursing Home at the age of 88. She was a straightforward, honest woman willing to help anyone in need; she had a heart of gold. Family was everything to her and she will be dearly missed.   

She is survived by her children, Dennis C. (Juanita) Hewitt of Perry; Debra G. (James) Orr of Attica; Darryl L. (Deborah) Hewitt of Cocoa, FL; Dean R. (Lisa) Hewitt of Perry; step-daughter Karen (Renee) Lasky of Rochester; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.    

Friends are invited to a 4:00 PM Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Slomba Hall, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Donald C. Clark, age 83 of Perry passed away on January 23, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Perry, New York on April 21, 1934 a son to the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Kemp) Clark and raised by his late grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kemp. He is preceded in death by a son Donald C. Clark Jr. whom died in 1968 and a brother Frank Clark who died in 1993.

Donald was a self employed dairy farmer and owned and operated Clarks Spraying and Chemical Service in Perry retiring in 1985. Prior to farming he worked for Curtis Burns in Mt. Morris. He was a member of the Warsaw Moose Club, Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, Wyoming County Farm Bureau and was a past 4-H leader for over 15 years. He enjoyed camping, gardening, hunting, dancing and being with family.

He is survived by his wife Susie whom he married on Aug. 30, 1952, 5 daughters: Sue Ann (Daniel) Mallaber of Nunda, Bonnie (Mark) Martin of Williamsburg, Va., Sharon (Barry) True of Warsaw, Karen (David) Duboy of Warsaw, Cynthia Paul of Perry , 2 sisters: Patricia Hall of Perry, Cecelia Clark of Olean, 13 grandchildren: Tom Mallaber, Jon (Janet) Mallaber, Donald (Jennifer) Martin, Tom (Amanda) Martin, Matt and Tim Duboy, Tommy Velasquz, Michael, Anthony, Maria and Ali True, Michael and Melanie Faucett, 4 great granddaughters: Lennox Mallaber, Alexa Messenger, Kassidy and Alaina Martin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 5-8pm on Saturday January 27th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. 1:00 pm Funeral Services will be held on Sunday January 28th at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Leicester Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530 or to the Wyoming County 4-H Department 36 Center St Suite B Warsaw, NY 14569. 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.

Homer S. Green, 73, passed away on January 20, 2018 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw, New York while surrounded by family. Homer was born April 24, 1944 in Medina, NY to the late Howard (Margaret) Green. He is predeceased by grand parents Stanley(Nina) Breeze and William(Lillian) Green.

Homer attended school in Lyndonville, NY. He left prior to graduating to help out on his family’s farm. In February of 1962 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until April 23, 1965. He worked very hard over the years, working for Lipton’s, Perry Harvester, and Keeler Construction. He retired from Barden Homes in Middleport, NY. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and all around outdoorsman. He was a man that loved life and everything about it. He truly enjoyed the seasons as he loved turkey and deer hunting as well as bullhead and trout fishing. He lived out the majority of his life at his “Little piece of Heaven” located in Kuckville, NY. He was a member of the Lake Shore Sportsman’s Club, Junior Wilson’s and the Vet’s Club in Medina, NY. After a lengthy illness suffered in 2011 he relocated to Clearwater, FL and was cared for by his daughter Cheryl and her family. In February 2016, he relocated once again back to New York to be closer to his siblings and other family.

He is survived by his sister, Lois James (Potsdam, NY), and two brothers, Leroy(Richard) Green (Denver, CO), Gary(Brenda) Green (Mount Morris, NY) and his cousin Roland(Sharon) Green (Sandusky, OH) who was always considered as another brother. His daughter, Cheryl(Jim) Hauff (Trinity, FL), and son, Steven(Heather) Marciszewski (Elba, NY), three granddaughters that he was extremely proud of Amanda(David) Fenn (Perry, NY), Sarah Hauff(Josh Champ) (Clearwater, FL), and Makayla Hauff (Trinity, FL) and two great grandsons Lyric Fenn and Noah Champ. He is also survived by his step children, Cindy Ishmael (Albion, NY), David Marciszewski (Lakeland, FL), Gary(Melissa) Marciszewski (Lyndonville, NY), Bonnie(Jim) Baldwin (Elba, NY), and many more cousins, nieces, and nephews.

At this time there are no services scheduled but the family is intending on a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you contact your local Voluntary Service at the local VAMC to make a donation to the Veteran’s Hospital. 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.

Amanda Rose McDonald 36, of Batavia, was called to Heaven on Sunday, January21, 2018 at home.

Survivors include her children Dylan Bradley McDonald-Holland, Giana Mruczek and Lakoda Mruczek, father,  Bill (Kay) McDonald, brothers Daniel McDonald and Mike McDonald, grandparents Richard J. and Lynette Gahagan, aunt Lianne Gahagan-White and uncle Richard W. Gahagan. She is predeceased by her mother Terry Ann Gahagan.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church (Resurrection Parish) in Batavia on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM, with a gathering of family and friends following the Mass at Batavia Country Club.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Leona Mary Beitz, 96 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday January 19, 2018, at New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 1, 1921 in Lancaster to the late Leo V. (Barbara A. Laubacher) Knauber. Leona is predeceased by her husband Raymond G. Beitz, daughter Mary Joose, siblings John, Thomas, Veronica, and Sister Mary Leo Knauber O.S.F.

She is survived by her children, Raymond (Ellen) Beitz Jr. of Lisle, NY; Philip (Brenda) Beitz of Mesquite, TX; Norman (Karen) Beitz of Florissant, CO; Sandy Pettit of Johnstown, NY; Thomas Beitz of Attica; Paul (Elaine) Beitz of Attica; son-in-law Robert Joose of Byron; siblings Robert Knauber of Lancaster; Roy (Jean) Knauber of Irving, TX; Sister Grace Knauber O.S.F of Williamsville, NY; Rita Hake of Lancaster; Joan Schmidt of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burail on Saturday February 3, 2018 at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011. She will be laid to rest at a later date in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to Attica Fire Department 11 Water Street, Attica, NY 14011. 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.

BATAVIA – Anna May Maher, 92, of Batavia and formerly of Pavilion and Oakfield passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018, at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

She was born Anna May Feeney, on May 14^, 1925, to the late Martin and Agnes (Gallagher) Feeney in Mottville, in the town of Skaneateles, NY.  It was an area that remained near and dear to her heart for her entire life.  She often recounted the many summers spent as a youth with her beloved family on Skaneateles Lake. 

A homemaker, she spent her adult life devoted to her family and home. Anna loved animals and all of nature.  In earlier years, she loved to garden with her husband.  She will be remembered for her cheerful smile, her loving kindness, and her ability to see the beauty in all of God’s creation.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Maher, who died in 2005.  She is also preceded by her brothers, James, William, Vernon, & Donald, and by her daughter-in-law Gina Maher.

Surviving are her two children:  Martin Maher of Oakfield, and Noreen (David) Tillotson of Pavilion.  Also surviving are her grandchildren: Nicholas Maher, Megan (Jesse) DeNardin, Matthew (Anmarie) Maher, Jonathan (Callin) Tillotson; great-grandchildren Emma, Erin, and Jonathan Tillotson; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to acknowledge the dedicated staff of the second floor at the United Memorial Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion shown to Anna and her family while she was in their care.

There will be no visitation.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm, online at www.Lollypop.org or to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY, 14450.  Burial will be in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery, Oakfield. 

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

St. Louis, Missouri - Dr. Faith Ellen Francis was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, January 19, 2018.

Dr. Francis was born in Batavia, the daughter of the late Charles Lee Francis and Julia Maloney Francis.

Dr. Francis graduated with a BA in Chemistry from D'Youville College and a PhD in Biochemistry from St. Louis University. She was a faculty member at St. Louis University of Medicine for 38 years.

She is survived by cousins.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her Memorial Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 9740 Sappington Road, St. Louis. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Father Bernard T. Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 531 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, Mass intentions are preferred.  She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  To 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.