Obituaries

Fred T. Powell, D.D.S., 84, of Batavia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 16, 2017. He was born on October 22, 1933 in Brooklyn NY, the son of the late Frederick and Ethel Powell.

Fred was a graduate of St. John’s University and achieved his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He established his dental practice in Batavia until his retirement in 2011.  Fred loved his family and had a great sense of humor. He was a kind and compassionate man with a gentle soul. He was driven by an intense interest in the state of the world and concern for humanity.

He is survived by his loving wife; Antoinette Savio Powell; daughters Leslie (David) Shaw, Donna (Richard Heiser) Powell, Katie Elia and son Fred Powell; stepchildren Denise (Gary) Clark, Lisa (Robert) Santander, Jacquie (Alfred) Buonanno, John (Traci) Savio and Patrick (Michele) Savio; grandchildren Alice, Mary, Emma and Francis Shaw; Frederick Thomas (Brittany Wuester) Powell, Jeanette Elia, Leanna Elia, David and Daniel Long, Shannon (Sean) O’Brien, Gabrielle, Robert John, Michael Santander, Sofia and Christian Buonanno, Johnny, Ava, Charlotte and Aiden Savio, Mary Elizabeth and Dominic Savio; great-grandchildren Lucas, Inara and Olivia.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday November 20, 2017 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday the 21^st at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Seafarers International House www.sihnyc.org 123 E. 15^th St. NY, NY 10003 or Covenant House 461 8th Ave. NY, NY 10001 or NPR Station WBFO 88.7 news.wbfo.org PO Box 1263 Buffalo, NY 14240-1263. 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.

  

 

Batavia - Betty J. Luker, 81, of Batavia, a former Home Health Aide in Batavia, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Mrs. Luker was born September 26, 1936 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Arlene (Schultz) Barber.

She is survived by her husband, George Luker, of Seward, PA; a son, Randy (Lori) White of Batavia; 4 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 

She was the sister of the late Ronald Barber.  

Friends may call on Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 East Main St. in Batavia.  Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com

Mary Anne Campobello, age 96, of Batavia, passed away on November 14, 2017 at the New York State Veterans' Home at Batavia. She was born August 28, 1921 in Geneseo, NY, and grew up in LeRoy, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Baglio) Vangalio. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Campobello is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Russell Campobello who died in 2006; daughter Joan Swikehardt who died in 1998; brothers John, Tony, Joseph and Samuel Vangalio; sister Kay Antinore

Mary worked in the cafeteria at Batavia High School for 25 years, a job she truly enjoyed as it brought her close to the students, teachers, and her co-workers.  She was well suited to the role as she was a talented cook and baker in her home. Mary was an avid reader, well known to the staff at Richmond Memorial Library, and she also enjoyed gardening.  She loved her family and her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.

Surviving is her son; James (Vicky Davison) Campobello of Alden and her daughter Jean Lynch of West Seneca; grandchildren Matthew, David, and Kristine and great-grandson Nicholas.

There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately. Mary will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the activities fund at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia 220 Richmond Ave. 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.

 

Connor M. Callaghan of Oakfield, formerly of Middleport passed away at home in Oakfield, NY on Saturday November 11, 2017. Connor was born in Warsaw, NY on July 7,1993, to the parents of Kevin and Sheila Callaghan of Oakfield. Brother of Corey (Diane) Callaghan of Sydney, Australia. Grandson of Linda Callaghan and the late Thomas Callaghan of Appleton, NY. Predeceased by grandparents Floyd and Ruth White of Middleport, NY. Also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Connor graduated Summa Cum Laude in May from the Albany School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences where he was a member of the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. Connor always had a book in his hands. He loved animals; especially his dog Patty and his cat Striker. Connor's passion was helping others, whether it was donating blood for the American Red Cross or working at the Capital City Rescue Mission where donations can be made on his behalf www.capitalcityrescuemission.org. Even after Connors passing he continued to give to others through Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation. No prior visitation. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence.

 

LeRoy ~ Pamela J. Wright, age 70, of Glenwood Drive, LeRoy,  passed away at home on Saturday evening (November 11, 2017), surrounded by her loving family.

    

She was born March 16, 1947 in Buffalo, N.Y., a daughter of the late Norbert and Eleanor Scott Gale.

     Pam will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who always put her family first.  She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends.  She also enjoyed bird watching, fishing, boating and crocheting.  Pam was also a U.S. Marine Corp veteran.

     She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Lawrence "Larry" Wright; her children, Jennifer (John) Morrill of LeRoy, Penny (Dondi) VanSon of Pavilion and Jason Wright of Pavilion; her grandchildren, Austin VanSon, Kirsten Wright and Jenna Morrill; her brother, Christie (Erika) Gale of LeRoy; brother-in-law, Bernard (Deborah) Wright of VA, sister-in-law, Shari Wright of LeRoy, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     In addition to her parents, Pam was predeceased by her brother, Scott Gale and brother-in-law, Donald "Ben" Wright.

     There will be no prior visitation or services. Memorials are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Batavia, N.Y. 14020.

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

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

Batavia - Betty Ann Ahl, age 80, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Ahl was born May 6, 1937 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Samuel J. Gaeta and Mary J. Pricola Gaeta. Mrs. Ahl is also predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles Ahl and Janette Levins Ahl.

A 1954 graduate of Batavia High School, she was a member of Resurrection Parish and volunteered her time at the gift shop at The Jerome Center in Batavia. Betty enjoyed going to coffee every Tuesday at Salvania's Restaurant and Friday at Miss Batavia Diner with her family and friends. A devoted wife and mother, Betty was absolutely adored by her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and cherished her time with her family.

Betty worked for the Batavia City School District for 37 years. She began her career at Jackson Elementary School, later moving to John Kennedy Elementary School where she was the secretary to the principal until her retirement.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard “Corky” L.  Ahl, whom she married April 19, 1958; loving daughters, Linda (Mark) Restivo of Albion, Marianne (John, Sr.) Sallome and Carol (Dan) Hunt, both of Batavia; her treasured grandchildren, Jenna Sallome,  Emily Sallome, John Sallome, Jr., Erin Dobbertin and  Matthew Dobbertin; her sisters, Joanne (Paul) Kruppa of Batavia and Dolores (David) Prezyna of West Seneca; her uncle, Vito (Rosalind) Pricola; her aunt, Jeanette (late Alfonso) Attardi and  several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021, Notre Dame High School Foundation, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Betty’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

RICHARD D. CASE ~ Batavia

Age 73, died Saturday evening November 4, 2017 at his home. He was born April 3, 1944 in Suffern, NY a son of the late Laverne D. and Gertrude P. (Melcer) Case also preceded in death by  a brother, Jerry D. Case. 

Richard was a 1962 graduate of Batavia High School and went to work for Batavia Metal Products. In 1966 he began his career as a Corrections Officer spending most of it at the Attica Correctional Facility until his retirement in 1999. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and knew it was their destiny to win the 2004 World Series, stating that he could now "Die a Happy Man." Ric enjoyed Thoroughbred Horse Racing, especially the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and  Belmont Stakes along with his love of tent camping, canoeing, fishing and star gazing.           

Surviving are his children, Kim Marie (David) Lynn and their daughter, Ashley Marie of Florida; Candice Darcy Carpenter and her son, Cole Austin of Alden, NY; Sean Patrick Case and his son, Devin James of Batavia; niece, Jolene Marie Case and her son, Spencer David of Batavia along with many cousins and friends. 

There will be no prior visitation, a Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date. In remembrance of "Ric" those that wish, may Salute a Soldier, plant some flowers or help someone less fortunate. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Ric with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

 

Batavia - Edward T. Letts, Jr., 47, of Batavia, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Letts was born October 27, 1970 in Rochester, the son of the late Kenneth and Kathy J. (Bresslin) Johnson.

Survivors include 2 sisters, Amber (Josh) Hutchings of Batavia and Trisha Letts of Florida.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, NY.   Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

 

 

Batavia - Linda C. Dibble, 71, of Batavia, an employee of  P.W. Minor Shoe Factory, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Crossroads House in Batavia.

Mrs. Dibble was born September 13, 1946 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Frieda (Gramp) Hummel.

She was a 1965 graduate of Alexander High School and she enjoyed baking and was an avid bowler in the "Jack & Jill" League and the Thursday Nite League.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen H.  Dibble, whom  she married June 19, 1965; a son, Todd (Deborah) Dibble of FL; 3 brothers, Rudy (Jackie) Hummel of TN, Norm (Mary Lou) Hummel of E. Pembroke and Kenny (Janet) Hummel of NC; 3 sisters, Elsie Duckworth of Fredonia, Elfrieda (Dave) Bridge of Stafford and Shirley Evans of Fillmore; a brother-in-law, Jerry Martin; 2 grandchildren, Anthony Dibble of Batavia and Bethani Dibble of FL; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Paul H. Dibble who died in 1988 and sister of the late Robert Hummel, Ernie Hummel, Eleanor Luce and Alice Martin.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 East Main St., Batavia, where services will follow at1 pm.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Elba - Mary Rowcliffe, age 52, of Elba, passed away on Friday afternoon peacefully at home with her beloved dogs by her side after a courageous five year battle with cancer.

She was born September 30, 1965 in Batavia, to the late James Tibbs and Elaine Winters Tibbs of Batavia.

Mary, “Dietze”, will be remembered for her passion of helping others, her outspoken personality, and the immense love she had for her family and friends. Dietze devoted her life to caring for disabled children at the New York State School for the Blind, and even after she fell ill she worked until the end making these children feel special. All 52 of her years were filled with so much life, but she lived life to the fullest the last 28 years with her soulmate and partner in crime, Garth Rowcliffe.

Dietze is preceded in death by her father, James Tibbs, father-in-law, Don Rowcliffe and brother-in-law, Robert Dempsey.

Surviving along with her husband is her mother, Elaine Tibbs; her loving siblings, who referred to themselves as the “circle of 6” because they often relied on each other to get through hard times,  Margaret "Daud" (late Robert) Dempsey, Betsy (Mike) Royal, Jimmy (Kim) Tibbs, Richie (Cathy) Tibbs and Tom (Lisa) Tibbs. She is also survived by her three daughters whom she was so proud of, Meghan (Andrew) Brown, Alexandra (Adam) Harrington and Ryleigh (Garth) Hinkson; her mother-in-law, Carol Ann Rowcliffe; brothers and sisters-in-law; Tim (Sandy) Rowcliffe, Lorie (Mike) Cleveland, Jule (Jack) Dolan, Dana (Alice) Rowcliffe and Kate (Jim) Worrington. Dietze is also survived by one grandson and many nieces, nephews, cousins and three special friends, Cathy Sawyer, Carol Pangrazio and Beth Walsh.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia by Fr. Thaddeus Bocianowski. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Dietze’s family wishes friends to donate to The Office of Gift & Donor Records, P.O. Box 270032, Rochester, New York 14627. In the memo line, please specify Wilmont Cancer Lung Research. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Rochester - Phyllis M. Poole, 93, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, a line worker at the former GTE Sylvania in Batavia, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Kirkhaven Transitional Care, in Rochester.

Mrs. Poole was born March 12, 1924 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Clark) Kendall.

She was an 81 year member of the Batavia 1st United Methodist Church, member of AARP and was a past president of FOE #2348 in Batavia.

She is predeceased by her husbands, Frank Stachowski who died in 1969 and her second, Victor S.  Poole, Sr., who died in 1997.

Survivors include her daughter: Delores DiVito of Rochester, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; 3 step-children, Dorothy Lowery of Perry, Victor (Karen) Poole of Batavia and E. Eugene (Penny) Poole of TX; a special niece and nephew, Nancy & Norm Cairl of Toledo, OH; special friends,  Dorothy Moeller of Batavia, Kattie Torrence of FL and the late Ruth Lange.

Friends may attend services at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the 1st United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 1st United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd, Batavia, NY 14020 or the charity of the donor’s choice.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery.  Arrangements were completed by Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home of Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Carol Anne Embt, 79, of Le Roy, formerly of East Bethany passed away on October 27, 2017 at the Le Roy Village Green. She was born on March 18, 1938 in Batavia to the late Howard and Ruby (Kilner) Smith. In addition to her parents, Carol is predeceased by her brothers Dick and Bill Smith.

Carol loved being a housewife and taking care of her children. She was also very proud to be a farmer’s wife. She helped start and finish the chores in the barn and her husband Lyle taught her how to drive a car and their tractors.  Carol enjoyed sewing and doing needlepoint and always had room for a stray animal in their home. Most of all, her pride and joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; Lyle W. Embt of LeRoy, formerly East Bethany; her 8 children Paul (Lori) Embt of Pavilion, Tim Embt of E. Bethany, Bob (Gail) Embt of VA., Becky (Mark) DiNardo of MD., Don (Susan) Embt of VA., Susan (Brian) Meyers of E. Bethany, Sarah (Phil) Miess of Henrietta and Tom (Jennifer) Embt of Cheektowaga; along with 15 grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family at their convenience.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethany Fire Dept. 5253 Old Telephone Rd. East Bethany, NY 14054 or the Bethany Center Baptist Church 10420 Bethany Center Rd. in East Bethany. 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.