Obituaries

Irondequoit - Tillman Richard Meney, 82, of Irondequoit, formerly of Oakfield, an employee of the Town of Irondequoit Highway Dept., died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Meney was born May 11, 1935 in Culpepper, VA, a son of the late William and Claudine (Richards) Meney.

He graduated from Oakfield Alabama High School and attended Brown Preparatory School in Philadelphia before enrolling in Alfred State College in 1956.  He received a Diploma in Business from Rochester Business Institute and while working at Eastman Kodak Co., attended Rochester Institute of Technology. 

He served in the US Army Reserve from 1956 to 1966 and formerly attended both the Oakfield United Methodist Church and the Batavia 1st Baptist Church.  He was an avid reader and chess player.  He started playing chess at the age of 27 and trained under the late Dr. Eric Marchand.  Both Mr. Meney and Dr. Marchand were members of the Rochester Chess Club.  Mr. Meney was honored to play in a tournament in Dr. Marchand's name.   Mr. Meney was very active in playing chess and competed in several tournaments both inside and outside the state.  He played in the US Open in Wichita, KS, South Carolina and in Chicago.

He worked first at the VAMC in Batavia, then at Eastman Kodak Co. where her retired after 23 years. He then went to work for the Irondequoit Highway Department and worked for an additional 10 years.

Survivors include three sons, Mark Meney and, Scott (Julie) Meney all of Rochester, and Clay (Linda) Meney of Brockport; a daughter, Lisa Meney of Rochester; a sister, Constance Meney Alexander of Batavia; a goddaughter, Jaini Robinson of Rochester; 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Raymond Meney, William Meney and Claudia Virginia Meney.   

Services are private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the general fund of the Oakfield Alabama School District, 7001 Lewiston Road, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield.  Arrangements were entrusted to Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Shirley Millicent McLaughlin, age 89, of Perry, New York, passed away on Monday July 3, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Shirley was born in Warsaw, New York on January 23, 1928 a daughter to the late Arthur E. and Bernice (Soper) Beardsley. She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert “Frog” McLaughlin who passed in 1985, daughter-in-law: Karen (Martz) McLaughlin who passed away in 1997, brothers: Clarence (Norma) Beardsley, Ralph Beardsley, Arthur (Ruth) Shiltz-Beardsley, brothers-in-law: Charles Stuart, Hugh (Mildred Pierson) McLaughlin and sister-in-law: Marion Bailey Beardsley.

She worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill and was a self employed wallpaper hanger, wall papering in homes throughout Wyoming and Livingston Counties. She was a graduate of Perry Central School class of 1946, a 50 year charter member of the Perry Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and honorary fireman, and was the oldest living cancer survivor in Wyoming County. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, going on rides and out to dinner. She loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed visits with friends and family.

She is survived by her 2 children: Laurie Bark and Thomas (Karen) McLaughlin both of Perry, sister: Marilyn Stuart of East Avon, brother: Warren (Mardene) Beardsley of Penfield, sister-in-law: Betty Beardsley of Zephyr Hills, Fl., 5 grandchildren: Kyle (Kelly) McLaughlin, Daryl (Sarah) McLaughlin, Sarah (Jesse) Wolcott all of Perry, Rachel (Bill Seymour)Bark of York, PA., and Patrick Bark of Rochester, 2 step-grandchildren: Melissa (Greg) Becker of Buffalo, Jenny (Jeremy Burdick) Cygan of Pike, 8 great grandchildren: Emma, Jess, Avery, Dominik and Alexander McLaughlin, Madalynn and Shelby Wolcott and Joey Seymour 4 step great grandchildren: Joslyn McMurtry, Jayden Burdick, Katelyn and Liam Becker, 2 best friends: Eleanor Chaffee of Ft. Pierce, Fl., Laura Holderer of Perry, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and tons of people who called her “Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma over the years.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday July 7th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street in Perry. A Ladies Auxiliary service will be held on Friday at 6:45pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 8th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Perry Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary P.O. Box 243 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.

Rose Ianni, 85 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2017 at her son’s home. She was born May 21, 1932 in East Bethany, to the late John (Natalina) Cervoni. Mrs. Ianni is preceded in death by husband Carlo Ianni (1969); brother John Cervoni and sister Christina Orlando.

Rose was a longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield. She loved spending time with her in-laws Angie, Mary and Benny. Family was everything to her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Joseph (Elizabeth) Ianni of Oakfield; Cathryn (Thomas) Scott of LeRoy; siblings Al Cervoni of AZ; Vincent (Janice) Cervoni of Batavia; Dorothy (Earl) Schlaggel of Batavia; Annie (Chuck) Bordinaro of Oakfield; Yolanda McGowan of Batavia; Nicolina Maniace of Batavia; grandchildren Thomas (Jennifer) Scott, Carly (Casey) Luttrell, Mandy (Michael) Scott, JoAnna Ianni, great-grandchildren Mikalina Scott, Chase Luttrell, Carmelina Scott, Chloe Luttrell; along with many nieces and nephews.  

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St. 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.

 

TIMOTHY D. PEHRSON ~ Batavia

Died peacefully Sunday afternoon July 2, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center at the age of 58. He was born June 26, 1959 in Mankato, MN a son of Donald and Audrey (Olson) Pehrson of Batavia also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Pehrson.                                                                                                                         

Tim was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and The "Ooch" Family camping group that was formed many years ago. He enjoyed movies, animals and was somewhat of a "Foodie" in that he loved to eat! A big man with an even bigger heart which he shared with everyone he knew and most of all with his family. His love of family showed thru when he was seen at his nieces and nephews sporting events constantly cheering them on and by the wonderful father he was to his son, Josh.

Surviving along with parents are his beloved son, Joshua (Heather Jensen) Pehrson of Batavia; loving brothers and sisters, Deborah (Anders) Hagelin of Idaho, Daniel (Laura) Pehrson of Texas, Cynthia (John) Canale of Batavia, Barbara (Charlie) Pangrazio of Elba, Christine (Erik) Saluste of Batavia and sister-in-law, Deirdre Pehrson of Batavia; nieces and nephews, David & Michael Pehrson, Lauren (Bradley) Hayes, Rebecca & Nathan Canale, Chelsie, Marissa, Spencer & Jacob Pangrazio, Amber Pehrson, Corinne Saluste, Lidia and Dylan Pehrson along with great nieces and nephews, Jayd & Kaylee Bodin, Hudson Hayes and Ky'Reese. 

The Pehrson family will be present from 4-8pm Friday July 7, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, Tim's funeral services will take place 10am Saturday July 8 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia; memorials in his memory are suggested to the family. 

The Pehrson family offers their sincere gratitude to the nurses & staff of the 2nd floor/new wing at United Memorial Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided Tim. 

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

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

 

Batavia - Dorothy M. Hertz, 93, of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield, a Registered Nurse at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia prior to her retirement in 1989, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Mrs. Hertz was born November 11, 1923 in Hastings, PA, a daughter of the late Guy and Carmella (Ilaria) Fredo.

She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia’s worship site and member of the I.A.R.P.

Her husband, John Hertz, died on June 16, 1998.

Survivors include her 3 children, Denise (Joseph) Marcello of Hattiesburg, MS, John A. Hertz of Bergen and Diane Williams of Oakfield; a brother, William (Lecy) Fredo of CA; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 7 brothers and 2 sisters.  

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave, Oakfield.  Her Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Ave, Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Cecelia’s Development Fund or for Masses in Mrs. Hertz' name.  Burial will be in St. Cecelia's Cemetery in Oakfield.

Joseph M. Fragnito, 63, of Batavia passed away on Thursday June 29, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochetser. He was born in Batavia on September 2, 1953 to the late Mario Fragnito and Josephine (Recchio) of Batavia. In addition to his father, Joe is predeceased by his sister Marie Fragnito and his nephew Richie Funke.

Joe was everyone’s favorite bartender and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his grandson Luke. His favorite meal was Sunday sauce. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was loved by all and will be very missed.

In addition to his mother, Joe is survived by his loving wife; Patricia A. (Palermo) Fragnito of Batavia; daughter Jamie M. (Eric) Peskor of Rochester; mother and father-in-law Patsy (Virginia Gringer) Palermo of Batavia; sister Patricia (Richard) Funke of Rochester; brothers-in-law James (Nancy) Palermo of Batavia and Ricky Palermo of Batavia; 1 grandson Luke M. Peskor along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday July 2, 2017 from 1:00-5:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 noon a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday July 3^rd at The City Church (St. Anthony’s location) 114 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis http://www.themiamiproject.org/ or Crossroads House http://crossroadshouse.com/ PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021 or the Palliative Care Unit @ Strong 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester NY 14642. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or 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

Violet J. Englert, age 88, of Geneseo formerly of Leicester, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 29, 2017 at the Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born in the Town of Groveland, New York on June 5, 1929 a daughter to the late Leonard and Sarah (Potter) Young.

She volunteered at Family Planning on the Livingston County Campus, worked for the Geneseo High School in their food service program, Livingston County Co-operative Extension as a nutrition aide, a substitute teacher for Livingston County BOCES in Geneseo and retired from there as a teachers aide in the Special Learning Center. Violet enjoyed reading, listening to music and especially enjoyed times spent with family.

She is survived by her 7 children: Fred (Cheryl) Englert of Wayland, Tim (Susan) Englert of Livonia, Chris (Alyson) Englert of Perry, Melinda Englert of Lockport, Doug (Paulette) Englert of N. Chili, Marvin( Jackie) Englert of Leicester and Andy (Michelle) Englert of Leicester, 20 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4-7pm on Sunday July 2nd at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street in Perry. Funeral services will be held on Monday July 3rd at 10:30 am at the Brick Presbyterian Church corner of N. Main and Church St. in Perry. She will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Dansville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 N. Main St. 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.

Joan Katherine Fitch, 84, of Perry passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26th surrounded by her children at her home on Silver Lake. She was born in Carthage, NY on April 20, 1933 to John and Katherine (Murphy) Stoffel.  Joan was one of thirteen children and worked the family farm as a young girl. Her strong work ethic and compassion for others were traits that inspired her entire family. Joan is predeceased by her husband George A. Fitch and daughter Heather M. Fitch.

Joan received her Nursing degree from A. Barton Hepburn Hospital School of Nursing in Ogdensburg NY in 1953 and worked in hospitals in northern, eastern and western NY. She was oftenrecognized for her excellence in nursing, and particularly the deep, sincere care she demonstrated with her patients. Joan was active in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Perry, NY until 1993 when she and George retired from farming and moved to the Gulf Coast in Alabama. She was active in her Church in Lillian, Alabama, loved going to the beach, baking, crocheting, reading and movies. Soon after George’s death in 2013 Joan moved back to Perry to be with her family.

Joan was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her children; Jeff (Nancy) Fitch of Perry, Mike (Robin) Fitch of Warsaw, Beth Fitch and Berna Ticonchuk of Naples and James (Lorna) Fitch of Perry; eight grandchildren, Karissa (Shaun) Jackson, Emilee (Steve) Mitchell, Ian Fitch, Jennifer (Tim) Bramer, Jillian Fitch, James (Jennifer) Fitch, Justine Fitch, Matthew Fitch and 3 great grandchildren, Wesley and Violet Jackson and Rowan Bramer. Joan is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

An 11:00 am Memorial Mass will be celebrated on September 1, 2017 at St. Isidore’s Parish, 8 Park St. Perry, NY 14530. A graveside commital to follow at St. Joseph’s cemetery on Walker Rd. The family wishes to thank the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), HomeCare and Hospice for making it possible for Joan to spend her final days at her home on Silver Lake.

Our mom loved us each and every day and we couldn’t be more blessed than to have had her with us for so many years. We thank God for it and are proud to call her our mom.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HomeCare and Hospice 1225 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760-2135. You may designate their use for Wyoming County patients. 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.

Bergen - Bailey Jo Heinzerling, 27, of Bergen, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Rochester.

Miss Heinzerling was born October 12, 1989 in Rochester, a daughter of Kevin Heinzerling of Bergen and Melinda (Brock) Nikolaou of NC.

She was a graduate of Byron Bergen High School and Monroe Community College where she was on the Dean's List.  She enjoyed Marketing and Journalism and wrote many articles, some of which were published in the Press Republican in Plattsburgh. 

Survivors include her father, Kevin (Stephanie) Heinzerling of Bergen, her mother, Melinda (Brock) Nikolaou of NC; two sisters, Stephanie Heinzerling of NC and April (Thoue) Kongmany of Churchville; her grandfather, Craig Wilcox of Stafford; her grandmother, Joyce Brock of NC; 2 nephews and a niece, Katai Kongmany, Lilyan Kongmany, Aden Heinzerling; a step-sister, Jessica Wallace of Bergen; a step-brother, Mason Fuller of Bergen; aunts and uncles, Penne Vincent, Jim and Joan Lionelle and Jay Brock; several cousins including, Jared Dawe, Olivia Vincent, Sadie Vincent, Tuesday Lionelle and Christopher Lionelle. 

She was the granddaughter of the late Marjorie Wilcox.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 S. Lake St., Bergen.  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen.  Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 4600 Main Street #101, Buffalo, NY 14226

Daniel F. Acquard Sr., 81, of Sheldon passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2017 after a 9 month battle with leukemia peacefully reunited with his wife Thelma Abbey and daughter Tina Acquard. He was born in Bennington Center to the late Florian and Stella (Karpinski) Acquard.  In addition to his parents, wife and daughter, Daniel is predeceased by 2 brothers; Theodore (Agnes) Acquard of Lancaster and Ronald Acquard.

Daniel was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic church. He was a US Army Veteran stationed at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. In 1997 Dan retired from F.N. Burt in Cheektowaga after 27 years as a Lead Gluer Mechanic for 2nd and 3rd shift.    

He is survived by his 6 children; Daniel (Maria Gracinda) Acquard, Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Tammy ( Nicholas) Gavadin of Getzville, Douglas (Milissa) Acquard of East Aurora, Keith (Justine) Acquard of Bennington,  Kelly Acquard of Varysburg, Tracy Acquard of Varysburg; He is loved and missed by his 8 grandchildren; Cedric (Chelsea) Hoareau, Cody Acquard, Dominique Acquard, Timothy Acquard, Mathieu Acquard, Molly Acquard, Abigail Gavadin, Alexander Gavadin; 3 sisters Joan (late Gordan) Linsey of Varysburg; Dorothy (Donald) Wyckoff of Bennington; Jackie (John) Clark of Varysburg; along with several nieces and nephews.  

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday June 30, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 1st at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 1230 Clinton Street, Bennington, NY 14011. He will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bennington.

In lieu flower donations can be made to North Java Fire Department 4274 Route 98 N. Java, NY 14113 or the United Memorial Medical Center Foundation c/o Lipson Cancer Institute Batavia 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020. 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.

 

Valerie J. Hill, 74, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Monday June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Rochester.  She was born in Jamestown, NY on December 27, 1942 to Joseph and Josephine (Guttadauria) Brunacini. Valerie is predeceased by her husband; Lester M. Hill; brother Joseph and Vincent Brunacini; sisters Vincene and Catherine Brunacini.

Valerie devoted her life to serving others and touched the lives of those she served. Prior to her retirement she was an elementary school teacher at St. Anthony’s School and a server at the BBC and Alex’s Restaurants. It was always her sincere desire to share her joy with others if only for a while. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and an intricate part of her children and grandchildren’s lives. She was also an active member of Grace Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Valerie is survived by her children; Lester J. (Colleen) Hill of Batavia, Lori (Eric) Currier of Batavia, Katie (Joel) Blanchet of Clarence, and Kris (Becky) Hill of NC.; 10 grandchildren, Eric (Nicole) Hill, Rhiannon (Justin) Euren, Joshua (Shannon) Currier, Kirsten (Scott) Rennicks, Hollis and Holden Blanchet, Hudson, Lila, Rylee and Camdyn Hill; 5 great grandchildren along with many brothers, sisters and countless nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday June 30, 2017 from 9:00-10:00AM at Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00AM Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the visitation at the church. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center operated by Lifetime Care Home Health and Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY 14623. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or 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

 

Hermitage - Age 80, of Hermitage, NY passed away on June 25, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born October 15, 1936 in Fillmore, NY son of the late Floyd and Alma Youngs Johnson. In earlier years, John was employed as a herdsman for Wadsworth’s in Geneseo. He then worked for many years in building maintenance at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. John was a co-owner with his father-in-law of the Ly-Jon Crate Company. He worked as a foreman at Valor Lumber in Freedom and was a longtime expert timber evaluator.

John was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #560, Warsaw and the Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club, Perry and he was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting deer, coon and rabbit as well as trapping. John enjoyed metal detecting, was an avid wine maker and he always loved his time spent with family.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa Drake Johnson; his children, James (Monica) Johnson of Portageville, Teresa (Matthew LaPiana) Bosdyk of Perry, Brian Johnson of Castile, Steven (Jessica) Johnson of Batavia, Jenna Rae (Ben) Lambert of Hermitage; his grandchildren, Eric (Holly) Howe of Groveland, Kaleesi Johnson of Batavia; great granddaughter, Alex Howe; his brother, Frederick (Yoko) Johnson of Florida, Charlotte (the late Ray) Forsberg of Warsaw; several nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends, Isaac Bailey of Indiana, Keith and Dee Wolcott of Gainesville, Gary and Kim Newell of Wethersfield and his canine companion Rags. He was the brother of the late Mildred Bartof, Helen Wheeler and Emmy (Jay) West.

Friends may call Thursday, June 29 from 4 – 8 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where John’s funeral service will be held Friday, June 30 at noon. Burial will be in Hermitage Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 (www.crossroadshouse.com) or Gainesville Fire Department & Rescue Squad, 2 East St., Gainesville, NY 14066. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.  Local Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

Lisa Marie (Grill) Demmer, 38, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2017, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She traded in her tortured body for a shiny, new pair of wings. She was a devoted wife to Michael Demmer, who was by her side as she passed. Lisa and Michael spent their time together between Western New York and Northeast Tennessee. Lisa earned her Nursing degree and spent her life serving others as a nurse in both public and private duty. She especially loved caring for special needs pediatric patients, for which she received advanced training.
Lisa was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother, Betty Kabel and her Paternal Grandfather, Frederick Grill, who was her “G”. There is no doubt that “G” was there to welcome her with open arms.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Demmer, of Corfu, NY, her daughters, who were her life; Elizabeth Sampson of Corfu, NY; Cynthia, Katherine, and Patty Sampson of Mountain City, TN, and step- daughter Jessica Demmer of Holly, NY, also a step-son Christopher Demmer. She also leaves behind her father, George Grill of Charlotte, NC, her loving Grandmother, Patricia Grill of Surgoinsville, TN., brothers and sisters: George Grill of Mountain City, TN, Justin Grill of Charlotte, NC, and Shelby Ruhland and Brian James of Corfu, NY. Lisa also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her, but shall keep her alive in their hearts through memories of their times together.
The family will hold a private memorial to celebrate Lisa’s life.