Obituaries

Elba - Mayte Sanchez Vargas, age 18, of Elba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at Children’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family after battling Leukemia.

Mayte was born March 29, 1998 in San Jose De Pala, Mexico, a daughter of Felix Sanchez Torres and Marbella Vargas Delgado of Elba.

Mayte was a senior at Elba Central School where she was in the top three of her class. She exemplified the traits of a Lancer by striving for dedication, hard work, integrity perseverance and excellence in all she did. She loved soccer, reading, and her family and will be remembered for her most loving smile.

Surviving along with her parents are her siblings, Cristian Sanchez Vargas and Yatziry Sanchez Vargas, both of Elba and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York, 780 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14222. She will be laid to rest in Mexico. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle for Mayte, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

Carol D. Merrill, 86 of Darien Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born March 21, 1930 in Pavilion to the late W. Elton (Mabel Jones) Duguid. Mrs. Merrill is preceded in death by her husband Robert Merrill and sister Joyce Anchor.

Mrs. Merrill worked 30 years as a Supervisor for Genesee County Department of Social Services. She was an avid collector, loved gardening, canning and had the best pickled beets in the world. Mrs. Merrill never lost her sense of humor. She was a loving mother, “grandmother” and devoted wife that took incredible care of her husband.  

She is survived by her son Scott R. Merrill of Darien Center; siblings Donald (Sandra) Duguid; Al (Lee) Duguid both of Phoenix, AZ; Sandra (Henry) Gerstman of West Caldwell, NJ; brother-in-law Bob (Virginia) Anchor of LeRoy along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 3-6 PM at West Middlebury Baptist Church 4950 West Middlebury Road, East Bethany, NY 14054. Funeral Services will immediately follow 6:00 PM at the church. She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bethany Center.

Memorials may be made to the Family. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

Stafford ~ Ruby I. (Paddon) Weber, age 99, formerly of E. Bethany-LeRoy Road, passed away Friday evening (February 17, 2017) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in the loving presence of her family.

    

She was born August 24, 1917 in Riga, N.Y., a daughter of the late David and Jessie Mattice Leathersich.

     Ruby was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in LeRoy, the Stafford Ladies Auxiliary, a past Grange member and State Deputy.

     She is survived by her son, Donald (Nancy) Paddon of Stafford; her grandchildren, David (Donna) Paddon of Pavilion, Susan (James) White of Stafford, Julie (Paul) Ehrmentraut of Stafford, Robert Paddon of CT, Elizabeth Ouelette of CT and Faith Paddon of CT; step-grandchildren, Thomas (Sharon) Weber, Daniel (Luanne) Weber and Marlene (Craig) Prusha; 16 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

     She was predeceased by her first husband, Wilbur Paddon and second husband, Lawrence Weber; her son, Robert Paddon; and her sisters, Lillian Bater and Alma Agness.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 2 ~ 4 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 P.M..  Interment in Stafford Rural Cemetery will be private.

     Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wilbur Paddon Memorial Award, c/o LeRoy Central School District, 2-6 Trigon Park, LeRoy, NY 14482.

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

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

Lois J. Bonefede, age 82, of Perry passed away on Friday February 17, 2017 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Morris. Lois was born in Perry, New York a daughter of the late Seth and Maude (Keating) Tucker. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a brother; William Tucker.

Lois was a graduate of Perry Central School class of 1950. She worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill, Mallory Timers in Warsaw and owned and operated Tucker’s Boat Livery on Silver Lake with her husband until their retirement in 1980. She was a member of the Perry Overseas Vets Club in Perry. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, reading, fishing, collecting bears, going to flea markets, and traveling with her love “Newt”.

She is survived by her husband; Nunzio “Newt” Bonefede whom she married on January 28, 1961; two step-children Patricia (Donald) Johnson of Scotia, NY, Nunzio J. Bonefede of Geneseo; 3 grandchildren Stacy (Joseph) Rossi, Gregory (Jessie) Johnson and Michael (Bobbie Jo) Bonefede; 8 great grandchildren; 2 nieces Shelly (Timothy) White, Leslie (Hans) Kunzie, and nephew Seth Tucker.

Family and friends may call from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday February 22nd at the Funeral Home.
She will be laid to rest in Joseph’s Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or visit www.diabetes.org. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Donald J. Cecere Sr., 85, of Gainesville, FL. formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday February 11, 2017 at the North Florida Hospital surrounded by his loving family. he was born on June 21, 1931, a son of the late Angelo and Adeline (Sangus) Cecere. In addition to his parents, Donald is predeceased by Mary LoBello Cecere; brothers Albert, William, Victor, Anthony, Richard, Joseph, Arthur, Louis and Lester Cecere; sisters Mary Chaya, Edna Predmore, Dolores Figlow and Adeline Gioia.

Donald was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in Batavia. He was a United States Army Veteran in the Korean War and also was a member of the National Guard. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers and was in the construction business most of his life. Don was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his children, grandson, nieces and nephews more than anything. He was an avid sports fan who loved watching the Buffalo Bills and going to UF softball games. You could always find him in his shop working on his projects. Donald will never be forgotten by everyone who felt his love, kindness and sense of humor.

He is survived by his son; Donald J. Cecere Jr., of Gainesville, Fl.; daughters Ann M. Cecere of Gainesville, Mary J. Cecere of Gainesville and Therese M. (David Stupp) Zigrossi of Batavia; his beloved grandson Andrew Zigrossi, who was his pride and joy; along with his pals Georgie and Dexter.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial on Monday February 20, 2017 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. 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  -Mrs. Judy M. Calarco, 73, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at The LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Calarco was born March 11, 1943 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Edward and Irene Schmitt.

A waitress at The Windmill in Elba for many years, she was a member of Assembly of God Church in Batavia, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. Judy had a deep devotion to her faith reading her Bible on a daily basis. A fan of the Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees, she enjoyed watching cooking shows on television. Judy enjoyed travelling with her husband Tony to Florida and Las Vegas.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony J.  Calarco, Sr. whom she married March 21, 1987; her children,  Dawn (Randy) Piazza of Batavia, Darlene (Scott) Watson of Wellsville, Carl Larson of North Carolina,  Frank (Jackie) Calarco of Maybrook, Denise (Robert Lyness) Calarco and Anthony J. (fiancée Diana Kindig) Calarco, Jr. both of Batavia;  ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Her funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home followed by entombment in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum. Memorials in Judy’s name may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021 or Rochester General Hospital Foundation, 100 Kings Highway South, Suite 2300, Rochester, New York 14617. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Judy’s name please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

LeRoy ~ Evelyn Tabone, age 88, passed away Wednesday morning (February 15, 2017) at United Memorial Medical Center.

    

 She was born October 11, 1928 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Anthony and Wanda Samolyk Battaglia.

     Evelyn will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. 

She was very devoted to her family, her friends and her faith.  She was most at ease in her kitchen, where she enjoyed baking and canning, only to give the proceeds to others.  Her generosity and caring ways toward others was very evident and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her.

     She is survived by her loving son and daughter in law, David (Susan) Tabone of Batavia; her granddaughter, Danielle (Jared) McDonald-Bourbeau; her great-grandchildren, Rowan, Jaxon, Weston and Paisley, along with many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Joseph and her siblings, Sam (Helen) Guarino, Gregory (Irma) Guarino, Anthony (Rose) Battaglia, Grace (Sam) Tortorice and Helen (Bob) Zielinski.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 1 ~ 4 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19).  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment in St. Francis Cemetery will be private.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either Crossroads House or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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

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

KENNETH R. GARDNER

Age 59, of Batavia, died peacefully Tuesday morning February 14, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born June 26, 1957 in Buffalo, NY a son of Mary Wingate of LeRoy and Ralph (Marta) Gardner of Wilson, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marie Yingling and sister-in-law, Kathy Yingling   

Ken served his country honorably with the USAF Security Police Squadron from 1976 thru 1995, he then spent a short time as a toll collector on the NYS Thruway before becoming a Communications Specialist with the New York State Police, Troop A, from 1998 thru March 2016 as his health declined. His life revolved around his own family, his military family and his State Police family, he had a love for the outdoors, especially fishing and trips to Alleghany State Park. 

Surviving along with his parents is his beloved wife of 35 years, Susan (Yingling) Gardner of Batavia and their loving daughters, Jacquelyn and Michelle both of Batavia; his cherished grandchildren, Lathan, Gianna & Gabriella; sisters, June Embert of DE, Janice (Luis) Cotto of Batavia, Susan (Steve) Patruska of Oklahoma; father-in-law, James Yingling of Eden, NY; sisters & brothers-in-law, Tina (Dave) Cole, Marian Engle, Steve (Leslie) Yingling, Dave (Grace) Yingling, Theresa (Joe) Buziak, Jane (Dan) Lochner along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  

The Gardner family will be present from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. on Friday February 17 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020, please join Ken's family to celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday Feb. 17 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site) followed by Full Military Honors. He will be laid to rest in the future National Cemetery being constructed in Pembroke and in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 660 Rochester, NY 14642. 

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

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

 

   

Dorothy (Marchese) Komosinski, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 12, 2017 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. She was born June 5, 1927 in Batavia, to the late Joseph (Carrie Guggino) Marchese. She is preceded in death by her husband Anthony Komosinski; siblings Rose (Alphons) Nigro, Florence (Anthony) Joy, Joseph and Russell Marchese.

Mrs. Komosinski worked with her son at Plaza Spirits in Batavia.

She is survived by her children Ann C. (Peter) Sewert of Byron; John Komosinski of Batavia; granddaughter Carrie Sewert of Rochester, great-grandson Jaxon, sister Carolyn (Thomas) McGorroy of AZ; brother Robert (Judith) Marchese of Virginia; sisters-in-law Mary Marchese of Batavia, Antonia Marchese of FL; Irene (Dean) Hagen of FL; along with many nieces and nephews.  

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be private. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 or to HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty St., Suite 6, 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.

Robert McCarthy, 88 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1928 in Pembroke, NY to the late Ray (Nellie Buckman) McCarthy.

Mr. McCarthy was the Director of Environmental Services at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia. He was a Sgt First Class in the United States Army and a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was part of the 25^th Div. 27^th Wolfhounds, receiving a Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, Korean Service Medal, Japan Occupation Medal, United Nations Service Award, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Presidential Unit Emblem.  

He is survived by his loving wife Frances R. (Zalenski) McCarthy.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be private. He will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org. 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.

Richard H. “Dick” Klein, 79 of Perry, passed away peacefully at Wyoming County Community Hospital on February 13, 2017. He was born March 15, 1937, in Syracuse, NY, to the late William (Charlotte Holland) Klein. He is preceded in death by brothers William “Bill”, Kenneth, John Klein; sisters Joan and Cathy Klein.

Dick came to Perry as a young man. He purchased a gasoline station that became known as Klein’s Sunoco. Dick provided numerous services and was known as “Mr. Friendly”. He was a past member of the Perry Fire Department, Silver Lake Golf Club, Sportsman’s Club, VFW and Vet’s Club. After he retired he became grounds keeper for our home on Bills Road. He loved to watch all sports, especially NASCAR and the Buffalo Bills. Dick co-managed and sponsored the Villa Klein Softball Team for several years. He enjoyed watching the Perry Yellow Jackets play football and basketball. Dick loved driving on back roads exploring New York and the Amish Country.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Fox) Klein; daughter Judy (Greg) Steeg; sisters Grace (Tony) French, Charlotte (Bob) Lawton; sisters-in-law Rosemary Klein, Marion Klein along with several grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2-4pm on Thursday February 16, 2017, at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530, where services will follow at 4pm. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Perry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Perry Sports Booster Club, PO Box 353, Perry, NY 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Donald S. Herdlein, 41, of Batavia passed away Monday February 13, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 4, 1975 in Buffalo to Donald and Elizabeth (Giancarlo) Herdlein of Batavia. Donny is predeceased by his grandparents Salvatore and Teresa Giancarlo.

Donny worked as a technician for PCB Piezotronics, Inc. in Depew. He was 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus member and an avid sports lover. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother and uncle.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife; Patrizia “Mabel” Herdlein of Batavia; sister Alicia (Paul Grazioplene) Herdlein of Batavia and brother Brian (Amy) Herdlein of Batavia; mother in law Maria Lino; grandparents Robert (Patricia) Herdlein of Lancaster,  along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday February 17, 2017 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday the 18^th at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. 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 - Mrs. Enid B. Baker, 82, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017,  at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.

Mrs. Baker was born June 24, 1934 in Ogden, a daughter of the late William and Bertha Hill Brew.

Mrs. Baker was a member of the first graduating class at Byron-Bergen Central School in 1952 and graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Teacher Education. She worked as a school nurse in Brockport and Corfu and retired from the Batavia City School District in 1989 as the coordinator of health services.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia, she was a member of American Association of University Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, the New York State Teachers Association and the New England Genealogical Historical Society. She was a volunteer for Rape Crisis for many years.

Her husband, Dean F. Baker, passed away in 2008.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (late Dennis) Hyback of Batavia; three granddaughters, Amanda Hyback, Samantha Hyback and Kimberly Hyback, all of Batavia; her brother, Howard (Sandra) Brew of Bergen; two sisters, Cordelia (late Al) Cohill of Buffalo and Laura (late Robert) Baleno of Hilton and  several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is the mother of the late Deborah Baker who passed away in 2000 and Jeffrey Baker who passed away in 2008 and sister of the late Ted (late Leslie) Brew.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 15^th at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. Please make memorials to National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, 53538-0310, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, New York 14263 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.