Obituaries

Elba - Genevieve M. Mudrzynski, 90, of Elba, passed away Tuesday, (February 16, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.

Mrs. Mudrzynski was born January 10, 1926 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Orin and Mabel (Kingdom) Dutton.

A member of Elba United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Elba Historical Society, Elba Grange and the Home Bureau in Elba.

She enjoyed square dancing with her late husband, Walter and playing bingo.

Mrs. Mudrzynski loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a tremendous affection for animals and especially enjoyed the animals that were brought to the Genesee County Nursing Home during her time there. Mrs. Mudrzynski enjoyed visiting with the staff, other residents and everyone who came to the facility.

Genevieve's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Genesee County Nursing Home for the compassionate care they provided to their mother while she resided at the nursing home.

She is the wife of the late Walter Mudrzynski, who passed away July 25, 1999.

Genevieve is survived by her children, David (Susan) Mudrzynski and Dan (Penny) Mudrzynski both of Elba; her grandchildren, Jeff (Nicole) Mudrzynski of Batavia, Jennifer (Jack) Gang of Williamsville, John (Carrie) Mudrzynski, Bradley (Melissa) Mudrzynski, Brian (Kimberly) Walczak, and Jill Hart all of Elba; great-grandchildren, Mary, John, and Claudia Gang; Daniel, Nathan, Joseph, and Derek Mudrzynski; Brynn, Colton, and Jake Walczak; and Justin Hart; brothers-in-law, Anthony Mudrzynski of Oakfield; Henry (Janet) Mudrzynski of Batavia; and Ralph Bauer of Oakfield.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Bruce, Lloyd, Gilbert and Laverne Dutton and Ruth Gould; and her sisters-in-law, Amelia Brown, Josephine Mudrzynski, Bernice Marble, Helen Bauer, and Helen Mudrzynski.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Genevieve’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.  The Rev. Harold Coller will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elba Fire Department-Rescue Squad, PO Box 58, Elba, NY 14058 or the Elba United Methodist Church, 8 Chapel Street, Elba, NY 14058.  Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. 

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

STEPHANIE R. SAGE

Age 85, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday February 13, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Oakfield, NY, daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Koziel, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Sage in 1986, brothers, Francis, Leo, Louis, Peter and John Koziel; sisters, Rosemary Koziel, Nellie Sumereski, Bertha Yunker and Dorothy Pickard. 

Stephanie was a member of Resurrection Parish and worked at the Shoe Factory, Sylvania and Kodak prior to retirement. She was very proud of her Polish heritage, always up for a good Polka, enjoyed bowling, reading and crafts of any kind. She found great joy in her family, attending reunion's and was always there to lend a helping hand to any family or friend. 

Surviving are her children, Linda Sage of Batavia and Daniel Sage of Batavia; 4 grandchildren, Craig (Rachel) Rozewski of Buffalo and Kristin (John) Colantonio of Batavia, Stacy and Briann Sage both of Batavia; great-grandson Declan Colantonio; her companion of 25 years, Brent Marvin along with many nieces and nephews. 

The family will be present from 9:30 - 11:30am on Wednesday February 17 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where prayers will be recited at 11:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 12:00pm at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site). Burial will be in St. Cecelia's Cemetery in Oakfield and memorials in her memory to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia or the VNA of WNY, Inc. 2100 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221. 

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

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

 

Robert S. Dombroski, 76 of East Bethany, passed away peacefully on Monday (February 15, 2016) at his home.

He was born on June 13, 1939 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Steve and Rose Kosiorek Dombroski. Also predeceased by his sister MaryAnn Orlando.

Bob graduated from Batavia High School in 1957 and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1965. He retired in 1993 from the Batavia City Police Department as a Detective Sargent. He had a great love of the outdoors and spent many hours in the woods hunting deer and turkey with his son and grandsons.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pann Dombroski, whom he married on June 2, 1962. His daughter, Andrea (Tom) Aldinger of Attica and his son, Stephen (Heidi) Dombroski of Rochester. 4 grandchildren, Tyler and Tristan Aldinger and Sienna and Tenley Dombroski. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Alice (Peter) Dodge of Tennessee and RoseMary Boylan of Rochester. Brother in-law, James Orlando of Tennessee. Brother in-law and sister in-law, David and June Pann of Akron, NY. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (February 18th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 11:00am at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church, corner of Swan St. and Sumner St.). Full military honors will follow the funeral mass.

 Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Bethany Vol. Fire Dept., 5253 Old Telephone Rd., East Bethany, NY 14054. Expressions of condolence 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.

 

 

  Ronald E. McIntyre, age 69, of Perry, died on Monday February 15, 2016 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw surrounded by his family. He was born in Rochester, New York on June 17, 1946 a son of the late Louis and Thelma (Warner) McIntyre.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by many siblings.

Ron retired from the Rochester Insulator’s Union Local #26 in Rochester. He enjoyed collecting model trains, spending time at Letchworth State Park, going to the Casino, traveling, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with his dogs and family.

He is survived by his wife whom he married on June 15, 1965 Ruth Ann (Clovis) McIntyre of Holley, sons: Scott (Colleen) McIntyre of Myrtle Beach, SC., Patrick (Denise) McIntyre of Perry and Ronald McIntyre of Perry Center, sister: Irene (Roger) Case of Rochester, brother: William McIntyre of Warsaw, 4 grandchildren: Marshall (Rachael) Bennett, Jordan (Matt) Morzak, Brooke McIntyre and Justin McIntyre, 2 great granddaughters: Lyla and Gianna Bennett along with many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Saturday February 20, 2016 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday February 21st at 3:00pm at the Funeral home.  He will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery in Churchville.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or visit www.cancer.org.  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.

Mr. Robert E. Perry, of Medina, passed away on February 10, 2016 at his home. 
Mr. Perry was born in Pembroke, New York September 16, 1931, a son of the late Erford and Lorraine (Tyler) Perry. A graduate of Corfu High School, class of 1949, he served in the US Air Force from 1952­1956. On August 23, 1958, he married the former Priscilla Helms. Mr. Perry was employed as a building inspector at the Rochester Psychiatric Center and in construction as a carpenter. He enjoyed doing carpentry work. 

Survivors include his wife, Priscilla, 5 children, Christine (Tim) Herberger, Sharon (William) Reinhold, Teresa (Michael) Bojanowski, Robert (Debra) Perry and Cynthia Miens; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Roger (Linda) Perry of Basom and Roy Perry of Akron; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday, February 27, 2016 (1­-2PM) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center Street, Medina. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home at 2PM by members of Butts­Clark Post #204, American Legion and Lincoln Post #1483, VFW. Memorials may be made to the family, American Heart Assn or Hospice of Orleans County. 

 

  Anna M. Foeller of Alexander, passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 at the Teresa House in Geneseo at the age of 102. Anna was born in Buffalo on December 14, 1913 to the late Charles L. and Louise (Tamlin) Armstrong. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Foeller in 1977, grandson David Foeller in 1984 and sister Louise Brickel.

Anna lived in Alexander for many, many years. She retired from the Alexander School District as a part time custodian. Growing up during the Great Depression, she watched as radio evolved into television, the advancement of the automobile and many other inventions throughout her 102 years. She loved jig-saw and crossword puzzles and reading but most of all she loved being with her family, especially all of her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children; Ronald (Melanie) Foeller of Duanesburg, NY, Judith Spaulding of Rochester, NY, Paul (Georgia) Foeller of Dansville, NY, and Gary Foeller of Denver, CO; 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours and all services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Teresa House Hospice Home 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, New York 14454. 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 Street Attica, New York 14011.

Agnes C. Witkouski, 92 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 14, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1923 in Medina, to the late Lewis Edward (Mary Ann Fisher) Guzik. She is preceded in death by her husband John Witkowski, brothers Louis, Joseph, Raymond Guzik, Bernard Buttons, sister Barbara Mary Janowski.

Mrs. Witkouski was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish. Agnes was a stay at home mom and an excellent cook. She enjoyed playing cards with the family, watching The Young and the Restless for almost 50 years, and still put jigsaw puzzles together on her kitchen table.

She is survived by her children Jan (Susan) Witkowski of Batavia; Cynthia (Craig) Linderman of Oakfield; Kathleen (Michael) Chimino of Tennessee; brother William Guzik of Knowlesville; sisters-in-law Jane Buttons of North Chili; Grace Guzik of Medina; Tuoi Guzik of Grand Island; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday February 16, 2016 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday February 17, 2016 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s Church) 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020.She will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Medina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.

Joyce K. Fleming, 82 of Bethany Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Batavia Healthcare Center. She was born September 21, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Norman Koester and Frances (Wicks) Koester. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman E. Fleming.

Mrs. Fleming was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was former Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Bethany, Council Woman, Tri-Town Medical Board in Attica, member of the Hobby Club and Home Bureau. Joyce was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, baking and was a wonderful grandmother.

She is survived by her children Calvin (Joanne) of Bethany; Paul (Louise) of E. Bethany; Dana (Kathy) Fleming of E. Bethany; grandchildren Matthew (Sarah), Ryan (Jocelyn), Jordan, Kristin, great-grandchildren Liam and Rowan; brothers Norman C. Koester of PA; Kevin (Gervase Wood) Koester of Middlebury; sisters Yvonne (Michael) Muchard of NH; Wanda (Michael) Glazier of Oneida Castle, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday February 17, 2016 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 18, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.She will be laid to rest in East Bethany Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620.  For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.

Jane Marie Laesser, 84 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday (February 12, 2016) at Crossroads House in Batavia.

She was born November 19, 1931, in Maplewood, MO, a daughter of the late David and Ellanora Rampenthal Merrick.

Jane was employed for over 26 years by the former Genesee Memorial Hospital and Walmart for ten years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and reading.  Most of all she enjoyed being with her family and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was the grandmother of the late Lisa Larkin and sister of the late George, Charles and William Merrick.

Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie (Edward) Reulbach of Hilton and Darlene (Scott) Larkin of Batavia. Sons, Gary (Connie) Laesser of Newalla, OK and Donald Laesser of Batavia. 7 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (February 16th) from 9:00am-10:00am at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, where a funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 10:00am. Entombmemt will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.Expressions of condolence 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.

Caledonia - Danette P. Czudak, 54, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, (February 11, 2016) at Highland Hospital, in Rochester.

Ms. Czudak was born October 30, 1961 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of Daniel Graham of Warsaw, and the late Jane (Hutzulak) Graham.

Danette will be remembered as a great mother who truly enjoyed caring for her children.  She loved her dog, Kipper.

She is survived by her children, Zackery (Jenna Aradine) Czudak of Bergen, Shaina (Michael Paladino) Czudak, and Seth Tolanda both of Caledonia; a brother, Michael Graham of Mumford; two sisters, Hilary (Dennis) Horner of Arcade, and Louise (Harry) Briggs of NJ.

She is preceded in death a brother, Louis Persicetti

There will be no prior calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial contribution in Danette’s name to Focus on the Children, PO Box 31, Caledonia, NY 14423. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen.

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Harriett A. Gill, 80, of Wadsworth, NY passed away on Thursday February 11, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. She was born on December 23, 1935 in Warsaw, NY to the late Harry (Ruth Lowery) Barber

She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel W. Gill; daughter Barbara Knowles; son John “Jack” Gill; brothers Robert and Clifford Barber; sisters Dora Popp-Miliron and Ruth Marchese.

Mrs. Gill was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry and was very involved in the church. She belonged to the Perry VFW. Mrs. Gill enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, cooking and baking.

She is survived by her son James (Barbara) Gill of Elba; son-in-law Randy Knowles of Perry; companion Donald Cuozzo of Wadsworth; grandchildren Randy (Ruth) Knowles, Beth (Thomas) McIntyre, Ryan Gill, Richard Clark, Amanda and Adam Gill; great grandchildren Jonas Clark and Brice McIntyre along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday February 15, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.  A 1:30 PM Funeral Service will be held on Monday February 15, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Livingston County 67 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414 or donor’s choice. 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.

 

 

 

  Gerald R. Sealy, age 65, of Perry passed away on Saturday February 6, 2016 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, New York. Jerry was born in Geneva, New York on November 22, 1950 a son of the late Ivan E. and Ellen Marie (Keefer) Sealy.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Shirley Ellis.

Gerald was a 1969 graduate of Palmyra-Macedon High School where he played on the football team winning the State Championship, a 1973 graduate of Houghton College majoring in Business Administration, minors in Psychology and Education, he received his Masters Degree in Education in 1979 at Nazareth College in Rochester and received his Certificate of Advanced Studies at Brockport State College in 1984. Jerry was a Student Teacher at Belfast Central School District before coming to the Perry Central School District in 1973 and retiring in 2010 after 37 years as a business teacher. He was active in many school activities including coaching football as well as track and field, head of the Varsity Club, former President of the Teachers Union and active member of New York State Unified Teachers.  He was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry where he sang with the church choir and was an Elder and Deacon at the church, a member of the Perry Vets Club and was active in the Perry Village Zoning Board of Appeals. He enjoyed woodworking, wood carving, riding his motorcycle, being outside enjoying nature and taking the time to "enjoy the simple pleasures in life."

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy (Chapman) Sealy; a daughter Jennifer Marie Sealy of Limerick, PA., a son Jason Matthew (Heidi) Sealy of Spring City, PA.; a sister Joyce Reif and her family of Santa Cruz, CA.; a brother  Kenneth (Florence) Sealy and his family of Durham, NC., along with 2 grandchildren,  Ivan Gerald and Clara Marie Sealy.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. in Perry on Saturday February 20, 2016 at 10:30am.  He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in Clifton Springs, NY.

Memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. 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.

Athens, Tenn. - James Delano German, 72, of Athens, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, (February 10, 2016) at his home, in Athens.

Mr. German was born in Batavia, a son of the late James R. and Helen D. (Delano) German.

James was a past member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Batavia.  Mr. German attended Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree.  He was a Finance Manager for several colleges and most recently, along with his wife, owned an H&R Block franchise in Athens, TN.  He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen (Feary) German of Athens, Tenn.; two children, Melanie (Daniel) Grubb of Maryville, Tenn., and Jonathan German of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Burl, Jane, and Mary Grubb; a brother, David (Margie) German of Batavia, and a sister, Janet (Donald) Brinkman of Batavia.  Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Friends may call on Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia; where James’ Funeral Services will immediately follow calling at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway West, Amherst, NY 14228.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.  

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Elba - Mea Marie Mack, three month old daughter of Frank W. Mack, III and Breea Carlson Mack of Elba, passed away on Wednesday (February 10, 2016) at her home under the care of her loving family and Buffalo Hospice.

Mea was born November 1, 2015 in Batavia.

Surviving along with her parents are her brothers, Tyler and Caleb Mack at home; grandparents, Frank W. Jr. (Judy) Mack of Albion and Knute (Barbara) Carlson of Batavia;  her great-grandmother, Martha Mack of Gasport; aunts and uncles,  Angela (Mike) Rogers of Batavia, Kristina (Justin) Tese of Albion, Dave (Emily) Carlson of Batavia, Rohn (Deanna) Carlson of Pavilion, Erik Carlson of Syracuse and Angela (Mat) Redmond of LeRoy along with several cousins.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation of WNY, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590 or online at https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/donate/give-hospice/ or to Support Organization for Trisomy, 2892 South Union Street, Rochester, New York 14624 or online at www.trisomy.org.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Mea have been handled by the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Desirae D. "Desi" Withey, age 33, passed away on Saturday February 6, 2016 at her home in Perry. She was born on April 30, 1982 in Rochester, New York a daughter of Duane D. and Alice A. (Freeman) Withey. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Rev. Horace N. (Grace M. Rowley) Freeman and paternal grandparents Jesse D. (Virginia E. Starr) Withey.

Desirae worked for Creative Foods in Perry. Desi was a talented and creative woman. She was an artist who painted and enjoyed working with clay. She loved cooking for friends and family, music and dancing, and playing games. She had a fun and adventurous spirit and a great sense of humor. She cherished her daughters, friends and family, and loved spending time with them. She loved discovering new things and collecting beautiful pieces, reading, and writing poetry. She was loved by many.

She is survived by her daughters Sophia Isabel George and Zoe Madison Withey; parents Duane D.  (Alice A. Freeman) Withey of Livonia; sisters Bethany (Scott) Butler of Perry, Amy (Ted) McLean of Ontario, CA.; brothers Bryan (Therese) Withey of Huntersville, NC, Justin (Ashley) Withey of Columbia, TN; nieces Janna Withey and Sarah McLean; nephews Sam Withey, Christian and Zane Butler, Caleb and Joshua McLean, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, "and sisters and brothers at heart."

Friends are invited to call on Friday February 12, 2016 from 4 PM- 8 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to set up a fund for her daughters Sophia and Zoe. 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.