Obituaries

Dennis H. Cashin, 71 of Attica, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born September 17, 1951 in Camden, NJ to the late Thomas and Jeanne (Scribner) Cashin. He is preceded in death by a brother Wayne Cashin.

Dennis graduated from Notre Dame High School in Batavia. He owned and operated Cashin Collision in Alexander. Dennis loved being outdoors on his property, listening to live music, especially Rock-n-Roll and tinkering. He was a very faithful man and loved his family very much. 

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (James Miller) Cashin of Rochester, granddaughter, Frances Miller of Rochester, brother, David (Joni) Cashin of Santa Cruz, CA; sister in law Kathy Cashin of Woodbury, CT; along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 4-7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 (please note location). An 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. 

Joanna M. (nee Martino) of Batavia; entered into rest June 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James E. Baubie; Devoted mother of Ruth (late Dennis) Wilson, Tammy (Aaron) Lancaster and Maree (Philip) Semar. Cherished Nana of Ryan, Olivia and Makaila Wilson, Megan Lancaster, Angelina and Philip Semar. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and late Clara (nee Basile) Martino. Dear sister of David (Laura), Jonathan (Sharon), Samuel (Wendy) and the late Deborah Martino and will be sadly missed by Faithful companion Riley, her german shepherd. 

Avid gardner, lover of nature, a lifetime commitment to her Lord God and Savior and devoted prayer warrior. "God Always Loves Italian Children". No prior visitation. Arrangements by Lombardo Funeral Home. Please share your condolences with the family at 
www.lombardofuneralhome.com

Elba - Mrs. Barbara Jean Whyman Graham, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 23, 1934 in Batavia to Edward and Helen Bolt Whyman.

She was a graduate of Batavia High School. She worked at Doehler-Jarvis as a secretary and phone operator. Barbara also worked at Genesee-Wyoming BOCES as a secretary and Clerk of the Board of Education until her retirement in 1994. She was active in different organizations, her church and secretarial organizations around the state. Barbara was a member of the Elba Presbyterian Church.

On June 12, 1954, she married Michael Graham (deceased 1981) and had two children, Thomas and Susan. Thomas married Michele Seaburg. Their daughter Erin resides in Oakfield with Barbara's great-granddaughters, Hadley and Harper. Susan married Ronald Ramsey and resides in Huntingdon, Tennessee. They have triplet sons. Michael resides in Colorado. Matthew (Lauren Allen) is in the Air Force and is stationed in South Carolina with Barbara's great-granddaughter, Aria Gray. Daniel (Melissa Fleischman) resides in Rochester with Barbara's great-granddaughter, Adelyn Grace.

Barbara is also survived by her sister, Nancy (David) Post as well as many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 10 am to 11 am at the Elba Presbyterian Church, 23 North Main Street, Elba where memorial services will immediately follow visitation at 11 am. A luncheon will be served after the memorial service at Elba Fireman's Recreational Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Road, Elba. Memorials in her name may be made to the Elba Presbyterian Church, 23 North Main Street, Elba, New York 14058. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

JoLynn M. Gorski, 43 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday (June 24, 2023) at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.

She was born March 14, 1980 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Randy and Barbara Loranty Gorski of Batavia.

JoLynn loved animals and graduated from Medaille University with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology.  Although she didn't practice she also had a cosmetology license.  

Surviving besides her parents is her daughter, Rebecca Gorski. Brother, Edward Gorski of Corfu. Sister, Nicole (Chris) Morasco of Batavia. Grandmother, Margaret Loranty of Attica and nieces and nephews, Sophia and Michael Gorski and Benjamin and Anna Morasco.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Jerome Loranty and Wanda and Edward Gorski.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (June 27^th) from 5-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St, East Pembroke, NY. She will be laid to rest in St. Vincent Cemetery, Attica, NY.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York, 438 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14202. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

Batavia - Glenn R. Hilchey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy.

Mr. Hilchey was born Sunday, March 14th, 1937 in Oakfield, New York a son of the late Charles "William" Hilchey and Amelda Clattenburg Hilchey.

Mr. Hilchey proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he moved back to Oakfield where he worked various jobs until he found his calling as a welder/pipe-fitter at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York. He retired from Kodak after 30 years of employment. He enjoyed being outdoors at his home on Albion Road, tending his garden and numerous plants. He was also a talented painter and avid fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Ann Hilchey of Batavia; his sons, Dr. Shannon (Rebecca) Hilchey of Rochester, New York and Dr. Sean (Nora) Hilchey of Piedmont, California; six grandchildren, Connor, Emily, Maxwell, Mirabel, Holden and Annabeth, along with several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his siblings, Ralph Hilchey, Weldon Hilchey, Alvin Hilchey, Margaret Dennis and Audrey Reed.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, New York 14450 or online at www.lollypop.org/ways-to-give/make-a-donation.  To leave a  condolence, share a story, or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.

Dale A. Buck, 67 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday (June 22, 2023) at Waterview Heights Nursing Facility in Rochester, NY.

He was born July 10, 1955 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Walter Buck and Mary Palone Urtel.

Bucky’s passion for life, and success is something all admired about him. He worked so hard for everything he had, and built his own empire always helping all who needed it, never expecting anything in return. Dale loved his children and was an amazing father to them always. Easygoing, fun, caring, and compassionate were some of his best quality’s , and the reason he will be missed by all that had the pleasure  to know him. 

He is survived by a daughter, Shannon Smith of Rochester. Son, Dale Jr. (Brittany) Buck. Grandchildren, Taylor and Jordan Smith. Longtime companion and caregiver, Patricia Lacey of Oakfield and her family, Frances, Kelly, John and Cristina. Step-mother, Betty Buck.  Sisters, Janice (Tim) and Carrie (Randy) and several nieces and nephews.

Dale was predeceased by his siblings, Walter, Paul, Toni and Carol.

Family and friends are cordially invited to a Celebration of Life on Thursday (June 29^th) 11:00am at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Rd, Elba, NY. Burial will be private in Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

Kristopher Bow, 43, of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Attica, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 20, 2023. Kris was born December 18, 1979 to Ron Bow and Colleen Fox Bow in Batavia, NY. After Kris graduated from Attica High School he relocated to Vero Beach, FL where he pursued a wood working career. He loved to be on the water fishing, and loved taking walks with his furry companion, Teak. He loved riding his Harley and spending time with loved ones, especially his son Landen. 

Kris is predeceased by his mother, Colleen Fox Bow. He is survived by his son Landen, father Ron Bow, stepmom, Diane Bow, brother, Michael (Jennifer) Bow, sisters Kaylee (Matt Cole) Stoneham and Jessica (Chris) Minicucci, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

If you knew Kris or just met him, you would be drawn in by his charisma, contagious smile, and witty sense of humor. Kris had a wealth of knowledge on various subjects and was curious to learn all the time. Kris had a very generous heart and all who loved him are heartbroken over his passing. He will be missed dearly. 

Batavia - Josephine "Josie" Bordinaro VanValkenburg, 72, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.

Josie was born August 10, 1950, daughter of the late Sam & Pauline (Crimando) Bordinaro. She is survived by Gary VanValkenburg, her devoted husband and caregiver; her children, Jessica (Alan) Stewart of Rochester, Jamie (Carah) Stewart of Powder Springs, GA, Joseph (Krystal) Stewart of Manchester, VT, Michelle (Marc) Johnson of Oakfield, and Orazio (Carla) Slivano of Augusta, GA. Her ten grandchildren (Bailey, Trevor, Zach, Cameron, Tanner, McKenna, Jaina, Brady, Payge, and Julien) and four great-grandchildren (Jay, Braxton, Valentina, and soon-to-arrive Harper) were the lights and smiles of her life. Also surviving is her brother, Sam Bordinaro Jr. of Massachusetts.

Josie retired from Lapp Insulator in Leroy, NY after a long career, while holding many various positions during her time there. Once retirement came, it was time for her and Gary to rekindle their love for each other, and for riding their Harley Davidsons together. Josie enjoyed many week-long road trips across the USA on her Harley, loving the freedom of the open road and wind in her face with Gary and her new HOG (Genesee County Harley Owners Group) family.

A devoted sports mom, she was at the ball field or hockey rink for all of the early morning practices, out-of-town tournaments, late night rides home, as well as always being the loudest one in the stands cheering you on win or loss, Josie was a dedicated and loving mother. Sundays were for family and watching her beloved team, the Buffalo Bills.

In keeping with Josie's wishes, there will be no services. She will be laid to rest in Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Richard K. Doell, 79 of Batavia passed away on Monday, (May 29, 2023) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia.

Mr. Doell was born December 25, 1943 in Batavia, a son of the late Gordon and Hazel (Rouse) Doell.

Rick was a religious man who often kept to himself. He could often be found behind the camera at family functions, watching a movie, or spending time with the children in the family - whom he was great with.

Surviving are his brother, Larry Doell of Rochester; and sister-in-law, Diane Doell of Darien Center. Nieces and nephews also survive.

In death he is reunited with his parents and brother, Carl Doell.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, (June 24, 2023)  from 10 to 11 a.m.  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Richard 's Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at 11 a.m.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

James Douglas Eby, current resident of Marco Island, Florida, and native of North Syracuse, New York, died suddenly on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 72. He was the devoted husband of Deborah Bach Eby; dedicated father of Sarah C. Pyle (Jeremy), Justin James, Matthew Martin^†, Bethany Victoria, and Gabrielle Nicole; loving grandfather of Emily, Jacob, Austin, Jaxson, and Layla; dear brother of Theodore^†, Ronald, and Tricia; beloved brother-in-law of Cynthia Bach Wilson, many nieces and nephews and friend to many; son of the late Theodore and Louise (Neuman) Eby.

  James will be remembered for his quick wit, always having a movie or Seinfeld line for every situation! He loved teaching at RIT, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a lifelong love of learning and upon moving to FL completed his MBA and became a Master Gardner and a teacher of welding. He and Deborah loved living near the beach and sharing their bit of paradise with family and friends. James also found a way to continue playing ice hockey in Fort Myers but missed the Batavia Men’s Hockey League always (not the time spent in the penalty box though). Most importantly he was a wonderful husband, always putting Deborah first and foremost and an amazing dad and Opa who could “fix anything”. His family was the light of his life and he was ours. We will miss him deeply but know we are blessed to have had him in our lives.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday, June 27^th from 12 ~ 2 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, NY, where James’ Service will be held at 2:00 P.M.  Immediately following, family and any wishing to accompany, will proceed to St. Francis Cemetery. A reception will take place at Le Roy Country Club beginning at 3:30. The family requests, in solidarity to James’ love of hockey, to dress if you wish in your favorite hockey apparel.

     James was a dedicated volunteer at an animal hospital in Naples where he advocated for pelicans, herons, and many other animals of Florida. Memorial contributions can be made to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL, 34102. Deborah and James are also ardent supporters of mental health awareness and memorials can also be made to NAMI Collier, 5025 Castello Drive, Suite 101, Naples, FL, 34103.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with James’ family at www.falconefuneralhome.com. 

Graveside services for Raymond J. Jamalkowski, 90, of Batavia, who passed away November 11, 2022, will be Wednesday (June 28^th), 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. Ronald Konieczny II, Director.

William E. Caton, 76 of Batavia, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes.

He was born April 18, 1947, in Buffalo, a son of the late James V. and Pauline Fleming Caton.

William graduated from Kenmore East High School and Alfred State College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he graduated from Arizona State University. He was a teacher at the New York State School for the Blind from 1972 until 1979. He left teaching to pursue a business career as a salesman of industrial products and worked for the Chamberlin Rubber Company in Buffalo and Rochester until his retirement. He was a past member of the BPO Elks 950, the American Legion, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1602.

William was a hardworking individual who was always the one to take care of everyone else. He loved his family and was the best husband, father, papa, and brother you could ask for. He will be missed by all who knew him. Bill received a LVAD in November of 2011. He was very proud that he had it for almost 12 years. In March of 2022 Bill became the first LVAD patient at Strong Memorial Hospital to have elective hip replacement surgery, paving the way for others.

Bill is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Laraine Pomeroy Caton of Batavia. Son, Edward J. (Paula) Caton of LeRoy. Daughter, Ellen M. Caton of Batavia. Grandchildren, Carson Caton, Bailey Caton and Carly Brokaw. Sisters, Linda (Jack) Slagle of Arizona and Nancy (Paul) Smith of Wayland. Sister in- law, Diane P (William) Wormsley of Pittsburgh. Also survived by nieces and nephews and their children.

Predeceased by his sister, Martha Blackwell. Brothers in-law, John Blackwell and Dale Soos.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences, and fond memories on Thursday (June 22^nd) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY.

Burial with Military Honors will be held privately in the Western New York National Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in memory of William Caton to: University of Rochester, The Advanced Heart Failure Program Patient Support Fund, Attn: Jennifer Koehnlein, 300 East River Rd, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627.

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

John J. Kasmer Jr., 81, of Elba, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Batavia on January 16, 1942, to the late John J. Kasmer Sr. and Helen (Sileski) Kasmer. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his stepson, Mark Vidaurre.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie (Cibrot) Kasmer of Elba; daughters Nicole (David) Kresock of Elba, Chantal (Anthony) Zambito of Elba; step-daughter Elizabeth Charters of VA; sisters Janice (Dr. David) Swartz of Batavia and Elizabeth Fancher of FL; 5 grandchildren Johnny Zambito, Maxwell Kresock, Anthony Zambito, Connor Kresock and Lucia Zambito, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the O & E Growers, Inc. and served as treasurer for several years. He was a longtime member of the National Onion Association and enjoyed attending the International Conventions. John served on the NYS Onion Industry Council through the Cooperative Extension, and in 1998 Cornell University recognized him for a red onion seed that he developed. Cornell’s Department of Plant Breeding and Department of Plant Pathology published the work and named the seed “Kasmer Red.” The research and introduction of the new seed were presented at the 1998 National Onion Research Conference in Sacramento, California.  

John grew up in a small, well-known Polish community on the Elba muckland. John’s grandfather, Joseph Karczmarczyk, was among the early muckers in Elba. John Sr. joined the farm in the 1940’s and they removed stumps, trees, and bushes on about 30 acres. John Jr. graduated from high school in 1960; and joined his father on a 55-acre muck farm in Elba. The Kasmer Cold Storage on Route 98 was built in 1946 and expanded ten years later. The Kasmers were once one of 140 farms on the muck back then. In the 2000s, ten muck farming operations were still running. By this time, the farm had grown to 250 acres and was only growing onions. In 2007 John Kasmer, Jr retired from farming and sold his muck land. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who loved his family and was devoted to farming.

Family and friends are invited to call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 23^rd at St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main St. (Route 98) Elba, NY 14058. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. To leave an online 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.

Joseph N. Marino, 91 of Albion and formerly of Batavia, began his next adventure on June 15, 2023. He was born January 19, 1932 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Louise (Plecia) Marino. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: the love of his life and wife of 66 ½ years, MaryJane (Cosway) Marino, his daughter: Joanne Marino Perry, his siblings: John, Michael, Anthony, Richard, and Ann Marie Ranalette. 

Surviving are his two sons: James (Susan) Marino of Spencerport, Jon Marino of Virginia, a daughter: Janelle (Gene) Flammger of Albion, and Son-in-law: Clair Perry of Akron, 7-grandchildren: Nicole, Matthew, Dan (Mariana), Christopher, Jennifer, Joe, Jolene and one very special great grandchild: Brianna.

He retired from General Motors as an electrician. However, he learned carpentry while serving in the Army. He was able to build, fix, and repair almost anything. Over the years, he made his family and friends wooden rocking horses, desks, cabinets, and never met a chair or lamp he could not fix. He was also famous for his napkin cartography skills.

Ever since Joe was a little boy, he was constantly on the go and had a passion for adventure and travel. He was able to travel to 47 states in the US and numerous places around the world with his loving wife, family, and friends. When he wasn’t traveling or building things, he loved to play cards and garden. He was a people person and always had a story to tell to everyone he met. He had the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. To him, “Everyday was a Good Day!”

We will miss his charm and wit but his stories will live on forever.

The family of Joseph and MaryJane Marino are having a Celebration of their Lives on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Batavia Country Club 7909 Batavia Byron Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 from 1-4 pm. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in Akron, NY. 

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude and The Fisher House Foundation for Veterans. To leave an online 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.