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Mae D. Werner

By T.J. Woodward

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  Mae D. Werner, 89, of Attica passed away peacefully on Monday November 27, 2017 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry surrounded by family.  She was born on May 15, 1928 in Buffalo to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Reigle) Hedger.  In addition to her parents, Mae is predeceased by her loving husband Leo Anthony Werner and son Father Lary Werner.  

Mae worked at Westinghouse in Attica in the payroll department for more than 2 years. She married Leo Werner and raised 9 children. Later Mae managed the family business, where they grew strawberries and Christmas trees. She is best known for her cooking, whether it was a meal for 6 people or 60. She made sure no one went hungry and everything was made with love. Mae will best be remembered for her unconditional love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly was the leader, heart and soul of the family and her love only strengthened the ties between us.  

She is survived by her children; Keith (Lee) Werner, Dan (Debbie) Werner, Judy (Jim) Sheehan, Mary (Kevin) Sheehan, Marty (Chris) Werner, Donna (Stan) Willey, Jerry (Nora) Werner, John Werner; grandchildren Anne, Danny, Eric, Nicole, Renée, Larry, Joe, Jason, Megan, Mike, Paul, Josh, Katelyn, Rachel, Moira, Leia, Ciara and Samantha; 11 great-grandchildren

Family and Friends are invited to call on Thursday November 30, 2017 from 2-4PM & 6-8PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday December 1st at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave, in Attica. She will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

ANTHONY A. RUFFINO

By Michael Tomaszewski

ANTHONY A. RUFFINO Age 74, of Elba, died Sunday morning November 26, 2017 at home under the care of his loving wife. He was born February 22, 1943 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Charles T. and Lucie M. (Capella) Ruffino.

Mr. Ruffino was educated at SUNY Brockport receiving a B.S. in 1964. He was awarded a teaching assistant position at the University of North Carolina subsequently receiving a Master of Arts in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mr. Ruffino was an educator for many years at Notre Dame High School in Batavia, N.Y. from 1970 to 1995. He also taught at Attica Central School and a Summer Pace Program at G.C.C..

Surviving is his beloved wife of 45 years, Sandra T. (Kovarovic) Ruffino of Elba; brother, Charles (Janet) Ruffino of Batavia and sister, Mary Anne (Jim) Sweeney of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews.

The Ruffino family will be present from 4-8pm on Thursday November 30, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, where Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Friday December 1. He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Gloversville, NY. Donations should be made out to St. Padre Pio Parish, Elba, NY.

For more information and to share your kind words with Tony’s family please go to www.tomaszewskifh.com or call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

TORI ELIZABETH NIGRO

By Michael Tomaszewski

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TORI ELIZABETH NIGRO Age 19, of Alexander, died Friday November 24, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in West Batavia. She was born September 17, 1998 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of Danielle (John Alberts) Nigro of Alexander and Andy Kochmanski of Darien.

Tori was a graduate of Batavia High School and was attending GCC to earn a degree in Child Psychology, she worked at the Home Depot in Batavia. She enjoyed cosplaying, was active in drama club and always eager to lend a hand, she was a blood donor and a volunteer at Crossroads House. Tori played the guitar, had a wonderful sense of humor, loved her family and was an amazing “Big Sister.”

Surviving along with her parents are her brothers/sisters, Mckenzy Nigro, Kayla & Haylee Diogaurdi, Jasmin Long, Autumn Lang, Izayah & Aivery Alberts, Joseph & Logan Kochmanski; boyfriend, Alex Mott; grandparents, Anthony Nigro, Patricia Diaz, Frederick (late Sheila) Kochmanski; great grandmothers, Norma Hale and Ramona Wery; aunts/uncles, Benjamin Long, Jennifer Gangi, Brianna Hale, Ethan Diaz, Alexandra Wagoner, Taya Boatman, Benjamin (Tammy) Kochmanski, Peter (Jillian) Kochmanski and Frederick M. “Ricky” Kochmanski along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Tori’s family will be present from 6-9PM on Thursday November 30, 2017 at the Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine Street Batavia, New York 14020, where a Celebration of Life will be held 10:00AM Friday December 1. She will be laid to rest in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Darien Center, in lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to the family.

For more information and to share your kind words with the family please go to www.tomaszewskifh.com or call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

Mrs. Lorraine I. "Lori" Sloat

By Joshua Smith

Loveland, Colorado -Lorraine I. “Lori” Sloat, age 95, of Loveland, Colorado passed away on November 23, 2017 at Seven Oaks Memory Care in Loveland.

Lorraine was born on March 22, 1922, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Fred Otto and Irene Siebert Pletzker.

Her interests were always her family, traveling, playing cards/games and her church.

She married Warren F. “Bus” Sloat, former owner of Sloat Tire Shop in August, 1940.  He passed away on December 24, 1994. 

She is survived by her children; Ronald W. (Clare) Sloat of Bergen, James F. (Francine) Sloat of Loveland, Colorado and Susan I. Mead of Denver, Colorado; 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Lorraine was preceded in death by her siblings, Shirley Pletzker and Fred C. Pletzker.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 30th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 1st at 11 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial in Grand View Cemetery. The service will be conducted by her grandson, Rob Hayes of Bath. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 177, Mead, Colorado  80542-0177.

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

Alfred I. Francis

By T.J. Woodward

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  Alfred I. Francis, 90, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday November 24, 2017 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on December 19, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY and the son of the late Rosario and Abigail (Fieldhouse) DeFrancesco and stepfather LaVerne Hall. In addition to his parents, Alfred is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Murphy) Francis in 2006. He was the brother of the late Russell DeFrancesco and Joyce Zess

A World War II Veteran, he joined the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class at the age of 18 serving on several vessels including the USS LCT Flotilla 6 and USS Wyandot (AKA 92). He earned the Asiatic-Pacific, American Theater, and Victory medals. After the war, Alfred move to Batavia and worked at Batavia Veterans Hospital, GTE Sylvania, and Falcone Electric. He was a long-time member of St. Anthony’s Church.

He is survived by his children; John Francis of Las Vegas, Ronald (Sheila) Francis of Syracuse, Fred (Joan) Francis of Florida, Mark (Cindy) Francis of Batavia, Michael Francis (Mary Palmer) of Buffalo, Mary (Phil) Henry of Denver and Gail (Mark) Schnabl of Chili; 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed golf, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching the “Bills” with family, going to Cuse games, and being a loyal 4:00 Pok-A-Dot coffee clutcher for many years.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a 12:00PM noon Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday December 2, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. Entombment with full Military Honors will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Alfred & Patricia Francis” Scholarship Fund, Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Gordon Kilner

By Joshua Smith

Gordon Kilner, 70, of Batavia passed away at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2017. 

Gordon was born in Batavia, on September 16, 1947 to the late Charles and Lorraine (Billings) Kilner.  He is predeceased in death by his wife Sharon Kilner who passed away in 1996. 

Gordon graduated from Batavia High School in 1965 and was employed by Eastman Kodak for 32 years.  He was a hardworking, loving and devoted family man who enjoyed the outdoors and giving of his time to help others.

He is survived by his daughter Kimberly (Stephen) Gloskowski of Batavia, sons Daniel (Christy) Kilner of Batavia and Steven (Karie) Kilner of Rochester.  Brothers Donald (Lorraine) Kilner of Arizona and Rodney (Mona) Kilner of Batavia.  Six grandchildren Alexandra and Kristen Gloskowski, Jeslene Beach and Shaylene Kilner, Ryan and Alyssa Kilner.  Two great-grandchildren Emma Kilner, Kaylee Beach along with several nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling hours.  A Celebration Of Life service will be held privately for the family. Gordon will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for distribution to Gordon’s favorite organizations.

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

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

 

 

NORM A. MONACHINO

By Michael Tomaszewski

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NORM A. MONACHINO ~ Elba

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully Thursday afternoon November 23, 2017 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born March 11, 1932 in Elba, NY to the late Sam and Clara (Palermo) Monachino, also preceded in death by siblings, Sam, Jr., James, Paul, Philippa, Rose Tambe and Pauline Rizzardi. 

A longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Norm owned and operated Monachino's Repair Shop for many years in Elba which is now run by his son, Sam. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and hunting, an avid bowler, he enjoyed casino's and an annual trip to Las Vegas with the "boys." Norm loved to be around people and none more important than family who he always put first and will be sadly missed by his four legged companions, Baby, Buzzy & LuLu. 

Surviving is his beloved wife of 25 years, Cathy (Dumbleton) Monachino of Elba; loving children, Sam (Yvonne) Monachino of Elba, Scot Monachino of Batavia and Vicky Klein of Batavia; step-children, Rocco (Melissa) Pellegrino of Albion, Jamie (Sam) Sallome of Batavia and Melinda (Scott) Hartman of Oakfield; brother, Joseph (Lanor) Monachino of Elba; 7 grandchildren, Erin, Maggie Grace, Sam, Emman, Cady, Haylee & Adriana; sisters-in-law, Ida of Batavia and Jine of Kansas along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 

The Monachino family invites you to join them in celebrating Norm's Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday November 30, 2017 at St. Padre Pio Parish (Elba Site), he will be entombed in the Rev. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum in St. Joseph's Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories with Norm family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

 

Margaret M. Preston

By Billie Owens

From Batavia Downs:


Avon, NY --- Western New York horsewoman Margaret M. Preston died on November 22, 2017. She was 92. 

Preston was born October 31, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Cleary) Preston. She is survived by her sister Maureen Kingston; nieces and nephew Maura (Emil) Kostraba, John (Beth) Kingston, Sheila Kingston (Wes Clements), Andrea (Jon) Bailey; several great nieces and great nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother-in-law David Kingston. 

Ms. Preston was an avid horsewoman who raced harness horses for many years. She bred and owned several Standardbred race horses in addition to training and driving them. Her last win in the sulky came with trotter Serious Fan at the Palmyra Fair in a New York County Fair stakes in 2009 at the age 84.

Ms. Preston was a member of the United States Trotting Association and the Western New York Harness Horseman’s Association.

Besides racing horses, Ms. Preston was retired from the Dundee Central School District as a Librarian Media Specialist.

Family and friends are invited to call Sunday (Nov. 26) from 4-7 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. 350 Genesee St, Avon, NY. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday (Nov. 27) at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, Avon, NY followed by interment at St. Agnes Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Cemetery, 96 Prospect Street Avon, NY 14414, or St. Rose Cemetery P.O. Box 8A Lima, NY 14485.

Margaret M. Preston

By Billie Owens

From Batavia Downs:


Avon, NY---Western New York horsewoman Margaret M. Preston died on November 22, 2017. She was 92. 

Preston was born October 31, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Cleary) Preston. She is survived by her sister Maureen Kingston; nieces and nephew Maura (Emil) Kostraba, John (Beth) Kingston, Sheila Kingston (Wes Clements), Andrea (Jon) Bailey; several great nieces and great nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother-in-law David Kingston. 

Ms. Preston was an avid horsewoman who raced harness horses for many years. She bred and owned several Standardbred race horses in addition to training and driving them. Her last win in the sulky came with trotter Serious Fan at the Palmyra Fair in a New York County Fair stakes in 2009 at the age 84.

Ms. Preston was a member of the United States Trotting Association and the Western New York Harness Horseman’s Association.

Besides racing horses, Ms. Preston was retired from the Dundee Central School District as a Librarian Media Specialist.

Family and friends are invited to call Sunday (Nov. 26) from 4-7 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 350 Genesee St, Avon, NY. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday (Nov. 27) at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, Avon, NY followed by interment at St. Agnes Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Cemetery, 96 Prospect Street Avon, NY 14414, or St. Rose Cemetery P.O. Box 8A Lima, NY 14485.

Mrs. Loretta San Fratello

By Joshua Smith

Rochester - Loretta San Fratello, 94, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, longtime bookkeeper for Sportservice at Batavia Downs Racetrack, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Ann's Home, in Irondequoit, NY.

Mrs. San Fratello was born August 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Raymond Giuliano and Josephine (Sorce) Giuliano. She was the matriarch of both the San Fratello and Giuliano families in her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and niece. She will be remembered for her devotion to and love of family first, including all her extended family and friends of all ages.

She reveled in her home life, was a terrific (and creative) cook who enjoyed that role immensely - with stories to be told of her exploits by many over the years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church and attended Mass at St. Mary’s Church and St. Joseph’s Church. Her hobbies included making ceramics in her younger years and cultivating and nurturing house plants in later ones.

Her husband, Salvatore "Sam" San Fratello, passed away on September 16, 1995, one year before their 50th anniversary. They met during the early years of World War II.  She is also predeceased by her grandson, Jason Grizzanto who passed away on December 30, 2006 and her brothers, Sam, Lawrence and John Giuliano.

She is survived by her brother Albert Giuliano of Chicago; her children, Raymond (Carol) San Fratello of Clermont, Florida, Francine (Richard) Grizzanto of Webster and Jeffery (Amy Hamilton) San Fratello of Batavia; five grandchildren, Kara, Kayla and Ryan San Fratello, Gina (Doug) Keddie and Michael Grizzanto; her great-grandson, Elijah Keddie; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials can be made to St. Ann’s Angels (Annie’s Angels) at 1500 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Marjorie A. Lyon

By Joshua Smith

LeRoy - Marjorie A. Lyon, 96, of LeRoy, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Lyon was born August 2, 1921 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Albert and Lillian Crawford Krull.

A former member of the Bowmansville United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lyon was active in the Bowmansville Chapter of the Home Bureau. An avid gardener, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Lawrence W.  Lyon, passed away in 2011.

She is survived by her children, Gary (Ann) Lyon of Clarence, Patricia (Ron) Sherry of Pembroke, Massachusetts, John (Phyllis) Lyon of Ridgley, West Virginia and Jeffrey (Cathy) Lyon of LeRoy; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is the mother of the late James Lyon; grandmother of the late Michael Lyon and sister of the late George, Raymond, John and Robert Krull and Dorris Bindig.

Friends and family may call on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will follow at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Sunshine Fund at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, New York 14482. She will be laid to rest in Myrtle Cemetery Association, Kennedy.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arlene J. Mancuso

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy ~ Arlene J. "Huggie" Mancuso, age 87, of Wolcott Street, passed away early Monday morning (November 20, 2017) at United Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

     

She was born June 16, 1930 in Alabama, N.Y., a daughter of the late Moses and Josephine DeMars Garrow.

     She will be remembered as the loving matriarch of her family.  She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.  Holidays were always special to her when her family all came together.  She became known as "Huggie" to her family and "adopted family", as she always welcomed anyone who came through her door.  She was a great cook and baker, and in her earlier years, worked for the Elm Dairy, the Jello Factory and the Broadway Restaurant.

     She is survived by her, daughters, Sharon (Tom) Royce of LeRoy, Debbie (Vern) Falcone of LeRoy and Laura (Dean) McClurg of Warsaw; grandchildren, Roxanne Coniber, Jason (Missy) Coniber, Brian (Becky) Coniber, Toni Jo Royce, Jenna (Matt) Falcone Brooks, Kristin Falcone and Michael (Paula) McClurg; great-grandchildren, Zachary Bieber, McKenna and Hailey Coniber, Lindsey and Madison Coniber and Aiden and Brenna McClurg, brother, Donald (Marilyn) Pursel of LeRoy, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and favorite dog, Raina.

     She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Raymond L. Mancuso and her siblings, Joseph (Joan) Garrow, Margaret (Walter) Churchfield, Richard (Barbara) Pursel, Robert (Betty) Pursel, Ann Pursel and Betty Garrow.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 ~ 6 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either the LeRoy Fire Department, 3 W. Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482 or Golisano Children's Hospital (In honor of Hailey Coniber), 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642

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

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

Philip S. Cowie

By T.J. Woodward

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Philip S. Cowie, age 84, of Perry, NY, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2017 at his home. Philip was born in Perry, NY on July 6, 1933 a son to the late Thomas and Anna (Kirchgraber) Cowie. He is preceded in death by a son: David Cowie who passed away in 2001, brothers: Leslie, Thomas, Robert and Merle Cowie.

He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Phil was a self employed contractor for many years before becoming the Superintendent for the Village of Perry. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center, Perry Fire Department where he was past chief, Perry Rotary Club where he was past President, and created many of the stage sets for the annual Rotary show, Wyoming County Pioneer Association where he was past President, and sang with the Warsaw Barbershoppers Chorus. He was a caring person who was always there to lend a helping hand to whom ever needed it. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and was proud of his children’s accomplishments.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara (Chapin) Cowie whom he married on Feb. 18, 1982, 4 sons: Mark (Gail) Cowie of Rochester, Scott (Cheryl) Cowie of Perry, Michael (Michelle) Cowie of Tuscaloosa., Al., Matthew (Gretchen) Cowie of Perry, a sister: Anna Page of Perry, 5 grandchildren: P.J. (Kat) Cowie, Allie Cowie, Sydney Cowie, Tyler Cowie and Walter Cowie, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-7:30pm on Friday November 24th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. in Perry where a Fireman’s service will follow at 7:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the First Congregational Church in Perry Center on Saturday November 25th at 11:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church P.O. Box 156 Perry, New York 14530, Perry Fire Department P.O Box 243 Perry, New York 14530 or to the Perry Rotary Club Foundation P.O. Box 103 Perry, New York 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

JENNIE B. GERKE

By Michael Tomaszewski

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Jennie Gerke, 92, passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2017.  Beloved wife of Edward, Jennie was a former LPN at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital. She is predeceased by sisters Mary, Marie, Stella and brothers Mike and Ignatz, along with her feline companion, Blackie. 

She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Darlene) of Oakfield, Mary Ann (Gareth) Parfitt of Hamburg & Susan M. (Craig) Pagaduan of Hawaii. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Brian (Rosanna) Parfitt, Chenoa Pagaduan, Cyrus Pagaduan, David (Janelle) Parfitt, and Rob Gerke, Jr., along with 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Please join the family Friday, Nov. 24th  for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Church, 91 Dakota St. Buffalo, NY 14216. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Erie County SPCA and share words of comfort at www.tomaszewskifh.

Charlotte M. DeMena

By Ronald Konieczny

Charlotte M. DeMena, passed away November 17, 2017 at the age of 79, daughter of Harry & Florence Van Alst.

She leaves behind her older sister, Florence Ross and beloved husband, Elder Ronald DeMena Sr. of 60 years; 2 children, Ronald Jr. and Pamela; 5 grandchildren, Ronald III, Gary, and Nial DeMena, Walter Briggs, and Timothy Corey; 5 great-grandchildren, Camden, Madelyn, Anna, Dani and Gary Jr.

Charlotte was a faithful woman of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and a true help mate. She will be missed immensely by family, church family and many friends.

The family desires no gifts but if you wish to honor Charlotte, please send a love gift to Community Bible Church, 290 Andrews St., Rochester, NY 14604 or Care-A-Van Ministries Inc., 4 Lewis Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.

Charlotte’s Sunday school class wrote this song with her in 1970:

He made the stars in the

heaven and flowers to bloom.

He made whole creation, but

most of all He made you.

He gave to us salvation

and his only son. He is now

and forever the blessed one.

We will praise him

forever and have no fear

of no one for the Lord God

has made us rejoice one

by one.

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

 

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