Obituaries

  Elvin R. Fisher, age 61, of Warsaw, New York, entered into rest on March 31, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in August of 2016 and was waiting a lung transplant. Elvin was born on December 15, 1955 on Ronks, Pennsylvania to Joseph L. and the late Malinda (Stoltzfus) Fisher.

Elvin was a member of the Seeds of Truth Mennonite Church in Warsaw. He was the owner and operator of Elvin Fisher and Sons Construction Company. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing with his sons.

He was the loving husband of 34 years to Verna Mae (Riehl) Fisher, loving father of six children: Tim (Naomi) Fisher of Penn Yan, NY, Janis, Loretta, Lewis, Marcus and Keith Fisher all at home, his dearly loved grandchildren: Sophia and Oliver Fisher, also surviving is a sister: Esther (Omar) Smoker of New Providence, PA., and brother: Jessie Fisher of Ronks, PA. as well as with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Monday April 3rd at the Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church 3415 St. Rt. 19 in Warsaw where funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 4th at 11:00am.He will be laid to rest in the Silver Lake Mennonite Church Cemetery in Perry.

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.

JOSEPHINE C. SARACENI ~ Batavia

Age 94, went peacefully home to the Lord Thursday afternoon March 30, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1923 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late Frank and Carrie (Turenella) Anzalone; also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred P. Saraceni on Feb. 6, 2014; sons Alfred and siblings, Charles, Samuel & Ross Anzalone, Ida Dickinson and Mary Johnson. 

Mrs. Saraceni was longtime member of Resurrection Parish and enjoyed her 4 legged companion, Sam. She enjoyed the many trips her and her husband took in earlier years, she was a wonderful cook and baker who most enjoyed the "Christmas Parties" she held for her grandchildren with their favorite cookies and sweets. 

Surviving are her loving children, Arthur Saraceni and Karen Woods both of Batavia, Amy (James) Thompson of FL and Germaine (Robert) Osborne of NC; daughter-in-law, Jane Saraceni of Batavia; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces & nephews. 

The Saraceni family will be present from 3 - 7 pm on Sunday April 2 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30 am followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial Monday April 3 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site). She will be laid to rest in alongside her husband in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials are suggested to UMMC c/o 2nd Floor 127 North St. Batavia and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital PO Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Josephine with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

 

BETTY ANN ALEXANDER ~ Albion

Age 70, died peacefully Tuesday March 28, 2017 at home. She was born November 9, 1946 in Bethany, NY to the late Fred and Helen (Hunter) Alexander also preceded in death by siblings, Susie, Julia, Paul and Charles. 

Betty was a sweet, loving person, anyone that knew her would know how she loved to eat and especially at her favorite place, "Sport of Kings" in Batavia, she also enjoyed writing letters to her friends. 

Surviving is her loving sister, Lucy Ross of Batavia, brothers, Hunter Alexander of Batavia and Danny Alexander of CO along with her Albion family. 

Please join Betty's family for a Celebration of Life Service 11:00 am on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Rd. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in Machpelah Cemetery in LeRoy and memorials in her memory can be made to the family. 

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

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

 

DONALD E. WILCOX ~ Batavia

Age 61, died Monday evening March 27, 2017 at home. He was born April 22, 1955 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late, Harry and Lucille (Michel) Wilcox.   

Donny loved and worked for many years at Settler's Restaurant in Batavia. 

Surviving is his daughter, Patricia Hogan and her children, Oren Patrick Clough and Anthony John Ferris, II all of Batavia; his siblings, Evelyn (Donald) Vickers of Oakfield, Beverly Cavalier of LA, Leslie (Marion) Michel of Oneonta, NY along with many nieces, nephews and friends. 

There is no prior visitation or services at this time. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice in Donny's memory. 

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

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

 

Basom - Vincent H. Hartrick, 88, of Basom, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Hartrick was born June 9, 1928 in East Bethany, a son of the late Edward and Emma Hartrick.

A member of Godfrey's Pond, Mr. Hartrick enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a fan of Jimmie Johnson. He proudly served his country with the United States Army from 1952-1953. Mr. Hartrick worked for over 40 years at U.S. Gypsum in Oakfield, retiring as a board loading supervisor.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Muntz Hartrick, whom he married February 10, 1951; three daughters, Barbara (late Brad) Banks of Bliss, Donna (Jim) Buczek of Elba and Deborah (Mike) Moore of Batavia; three grandchildren, Carl and Michelle Draper and Nicole (Jared) Kirkum; three great-grandchildren, Connie, Aiden and Brennan; his brother, Clarence (late Mary) Hartrick of Alexander and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother George Hartrick and his sister Isabelle Schoenemann.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services, along with full military honors, will follow visitation at 4 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Evergreen Hill, Cemetery, Corfu. Please consider memorials to the New York State Veteran’s Nursing Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Edward Murphy, 50, of Batavia, formally of New York City passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 24, 1966 in New York City to the late John and Lucy (Pascalli) Murphy.

Edward enjoyed the simple things in life. Elton John’s music, his favorite football teams the New York Giants, Mets baseball and Knicks basketball. He will be remembered most for his humor and contagious laugh. He will forever be our gentle giant.

He is survived by his siblings; Anna (Frank) Inman of FL., Donna Murphy of Queens, Patricia (Glenn) Hammond of Batavia, Johnny (Laura) Murphy of NYC, Joseph Murphy of PA., Cathy Murphy of NYC and Robert Murphy of NYC, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday April 1, 2017 from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 noon Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee County Mental Health 5130 East Main St. Rd. Suite #2 Batavia, New York 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.

  Wesley A. Bathrick, age 82, of Castile, formerly of Attica, NY, passed away on Sunday March 26, 2017 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where he had been residing. Wesley was born in Java Center, New York on June 14, 1934 a son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Neidert) Bathrick. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a son; David J. Bathrick who passed away in 1993; sisters Evelyn Neidert and Margaret Trinidad.

Wesley served with the US Army from 1956-1958. A graduate of Warsaw High School, Wesley was a farmer in Attica from the age of 10 years old until retiring from the farming industry in the early 1980’s, he went to work for Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where he worked in the maintenance Department for 25 years retiring in 2013. He was a 4-H leader for over 20 years with the Wyoming County Poultry Club, he enjoyed reading, gardening, working on the family farm, enjoyed times with his family, especially entertaining his grandchildren and great grandson. His lifelong goal was doing his best to help others.

He is survived by his wife Patricia (Bernard) Bathrick whom he married on July 2, 1960; daughter Deanna (Timothy Rounds) Hawley of Castile; grandchildren Timothy (Ariel) Hawley of Gainesville, Sabrina (Dustin Rosowski) Hawley of Castile; great grandson Skyler Hawley; sister Avis (James) Freidhaber of North Carolina, along with several nieces and nephews.

At the request of Mr. Bathrick there will be no Services.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Rabbit Ears 4-H Club in care of Ashley Fahey 3113 Silver Lake Rd. Perry, New York 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

David A. Kubala, 59, of Attica passed away on Friday March 24, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1957 to the late Henry Kubala Sr. and Catherine (Carpenter) Kubala of Attica.

David will be remembered as an avid hockey and football fan. He also enjoyed a good horseshoe game, bonfires and a cold beer.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters; Katelyn Kubala and Krissa Kubala both of Attica; siblings Henry (Robbin) Kubala of Alexander, Steven Kubala of Bergen, Elaine (Douglas) Olszewski of Darien Center, Julie (Derek) Evitt of South Carolina, Laurie (Ralph) Havens of West Virginia; granddaughter Emma Kubala of Attica; former wife and friend Barbara Smith of Attica along with several nieces and nephews.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Department 11 Water St. Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

In Loving Memory of Jason C. Murphy, age 49 of Lawrence, Kan. Jason passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 22, 2017. Jason battled esophageal cancer with inspirational determination for 8 months.

Jason was born on September 17, 1967 in Rochester, New York to the late George C. Murphy and Joy Cafaro Murphy. He was a graduate of the University of Buffalo.

Jason was a loving husband and devoted father to his daughters. He was employed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. When not at work, Jason most enjoyed cooking. He was the quintessential host. He was popular among his daughters’ friends because he would drop everything to provide anything from warm muffins at 6 a.m. to full meals. Linguini and clam sauce was the house specialty.

Jason is survived by his wife Michelle Pask Murphy, daughters Madison Murphy and Catherine Murphy, of Lawrence, Kan. One sister, Nancy Kingsley, of Fairport, NY. Mother and father-in-law Barbara and Michael Strollo, of Florida. Brothers and sisters in law: Michael Pask, of Basom, Denise Pask, of Batavia, David (Karen) Strollo, of Virginia, Jason (Jessica) Lawrence, of Attica, Jamie (Jon) Hoca, of Batavia. Several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories at an Open House style Celebration of Life Service on Monday, April 3 at The Rochester Club West @ Bohn’s 5256 Clinton Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020. 6 – 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jason’s name to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Center, 325 Maine St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

TONI A. (BUCK) DIXON ~ Batavia

Age 64,  died peacefully Tuesday March 28, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born September 4, 1954 in Batavia, NY to the late Walter D. Buck and the late Mary Ann (Palone) Urtel also preceded in death by her brother, Walter M. Buck.

Toni was a hairstylist for many years and most recently for Steve's Styles in Batavia. She was an incredible cook, enjoyed baking, but most of all was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her lifetime companion, Mark Mosco of Batavia; her loving children, Lori (Ray Feldman) Keech of Stafford, Krista Quigley of NC and Mark D. Mosco of Batavia; beloved grandchildren, Leeann (Ron), Michael (Sarah), Ryan, Nicholas & Breanna; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Aria; siblings, Dale A. (Pat) Buck of Oakfield, Janice L. (Tim) Forster of Dayton, NY, Carol (Brian) Benedict of Rochester, Paul Urtel of Rochester and Carrie (Randy) Reiser of Darien; step-mother, Betty Buck of Batavia along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Toni's family will be present from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday March 30 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 where a Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 North Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

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

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

 

Marsha K. Jacobs, a school teacher and animal lover died on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Baltimore. She was 75.

She was a schoolteacher for 46 years, 38 of those years at the John Kennedy School in Batavia. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going on family vacations and watching the ocean roll in for hours.

She is survived by: her sister Jain Trader, of Owings Mills, Md.; cousin and goddaughter Wendy Civiletto, her husband, George, and their children, Olivia and Kevin, of Fredonia NY; niece Marcy Trader and husband, Stuart Schwartz; nephew Travis Trader, his wife, Shawna, and their children, Harper and Sawyer; nephew Jason Trader, his wife, Cybill, and children Jimmy and Rebekah; her furry friends Greta, Eva and Ms. Kitty.

A celebration of life gathering will be held in Batavia in the near future, burial private.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Marsha with donations to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. box 1621 Batavia NY 14021 or vol4animals.org

Batavia - Josephine A. Cervone, 93, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (March 28, 2017) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy.

Ms. Cervone was born August 19, 1923 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Peter and Amelia (VanDetta) Cervone.

A devout Catholic, she was a member of the former St. Anthony’s Church in Batavia.  Josephine began her working career at Grahams before moving to The Smart Shop and finally working 45 years at G.T.E Sylvania.  She loved people and animals.   

Surviving are her nephews, Peter Cervone of Shelby, Dominic Cervone, Jr. of Batavia, Ronald (Ann) Cervone of Oakfield; and a niece, Donna (Maney) Neth of Holley. 

Josephine is preceded in death by her siblings, Laura Sinibaldi, Irene (late Jimmy) Emmi, Blanche (late Nick) Ricci, Lousie (late Anthony) Martino, Mary Cervone, and Dominic (late Nancy) Cervone. 

There will be no prior visitation.  Family and friends are invited to Josephine’s Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15 AM on Thursday at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., c/o UMMC, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia or at www.geneseecancerassistance.com/donate.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Marsha K Jacobs, a school teacher and animal lover died on Thursday March 23rd at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Baltimore. She was 75.

She was a school teacher for 46 years, 38 of those years at the John Kennedy School in Batavia. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going on family vacations and watching the ocean roll in for hours.

She is survived by her sister Jain Trader of Owings Mills Maryland, cousin and Goddaughter Wendy Civiletto, her husband George and their children Olivia and Kevin of Fredonia NY; niece Marcy Trader and husband Stuart Schwartz; nephew Travis Trader, his wife Shawna and their children Harper and Sawyer; nephew Jason Trader, his wife Cybill and children Jimmy and Rebekah; her furry friends Greta, Eva and Ms. Kitty.

A celebration of life gathering will be held in Batavia in the near future, burial private.

In lieu of flowers please remember Marsha with donations to Volunteers for Animals P.O. box 1621 Batavia NY 14021 or vol4animals.org

LeRoy ~ Peacefully and with his loving family surrounding him; Dick Ehrhart, age 70, passed away into the arms of his loving parents Saturday evening (March 25, 2017) at Crossroads House in Batavia.

   

 He was born June 1, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Stewart and Matilda (Jean) Pendergast Ehrhart.

    Dick was very special to his family.  He loved to come home to share holidays and special family times; he especially enjoyed his birthday celebrations. He had a love for all animals and was intrigued by watches and cameras, of which he had a small collection.  He also took pleasure in traveling.

    He is survived by his siblings; James (Joe) Ehrhart of CA, David (Ann) Ehrhart of LeRoy, Sharon Hyde of KS, Mary Connolly of Batavia and Margaret (Ron) DeBellis of Stafford, his DDSO family, along with many nieces and nephews.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Judy (Joe) Bovenzi, Linda (Rino) Cianci and Karen (George) Smith, sister in law, Diane Ehrhart and brothers in law, Bernard Hyde and Allan Connolly.

  Family and friends are invited to attend Richard’s Memorial Mass on Saturday, April 1 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.  At the conclusion, the family will receive friends at the LeRoy Country Club, where a Celebration of Richard's Life will continue with a reception and sharing of memories. Interment in the Leicester Cemetery will be private.

    Flowers are gratefully declined, with memorials suggested to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.

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

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

Marilyn J. Winegar, 83 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 23, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born April 9, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Albert (Marie Rider) Hale. Marilyn is preceded in death by husband Robert Winegar, siblings Edward, William Hale and Betty J. Smith; nephew David Kelsey.

Marilyn spent 48 years working for C.L. Carr Company in Batavia and most of those years were spent as the head of the Children’s Department. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish. Marilyn enjoyed reading, bingo and most of all being with her family.   

She is survived by nieces and nephews Robert (Sue) Smith of Batavia; Betsey Kelsey of E. Bethany; Beckey (Jeff) Long of Batavia; Pamela (Robert) Denny of Oakfield; Bruce (Ruth) Smith of Batavia; Barbara Kubala of Attica; Rick (Joan) Hale of E. Bethany; Renee Hirsh of California; Roxanne (Bob) Winegar of Batavia, Laurel Winegar and Marcia Rickettson, along with many great, great-great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday March 26, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Monday March 27, 2016 at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 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.