Obituaries

Batavia - Rosemary Smith, 90, of Batavia, formerly of Corfu, passed away Friday (December 11, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia.
Rosemary was born on April 16, 1925, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Claude and Melvina Clute Spencer. She worked at the E.N. Rowell Box Factory in Batavia. Rosemary was the wife of the late Laverne A. Smith.

Surviving are three sons, Laverne (Pat) Smith, Gary (Helen) Smith and Gerald Smith; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials made be made to the family. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu.

JEANNE CHAMBERLAIN

Age 52, of Lancaster NY, died peacefully Friday December 11, 2015 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Batavia, NY on January 26, 1963, to Sharon (Downey) Witthun and the late Kerry Ball also preceded in death by a brother, Kerry Ball.

Jeanne was a CNA at United Memorial Medical Center until her illness prevented her from working. She loved birds, butterflies, flowers and was an avid gardener. She enjoyed music, crafts and playing the guitar. A truly loving and caring woman that was always there for her own family and was willing to give anyone in need her last dollar.

Surviving along with her mother are her children, Carissa Visalli of Batavia, Casey Chamberlin of Lancaster, Christy Chamberlain of LeRoy and Shaylyn Lockwood of NYC; siblings, Andrew French of FL, Deborah Murphy of Batavia and Karlyne Yeargin of FL, step-brothers, Kenny Ball of Elba and Kevin Ball of Oakfield; step-mother, Kathy Ball of Elba along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews survive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The family will be present for a Celebration of Jeanne's Life from 11-12am Tuesday Dec. 15 in the Fellowship Hall at The First Baptist Church of Batavia 306 East Main Street Batavia, New York where a luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.

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

Russell Charles Fugle, 52, of Woodruff, South Carolina, originally from Attica passed away on Sunday November 29, 2015.  Russ was the son of George “Burt” and Virginia A. (Kriger) Fugle. 

Russell was a Turf Technician with Elite Turf, Inc. in Greer, SC owned by his brother Jeff Fugle.  He loved to deer hunt and go fishing.  While living in South Carolina for many years, he also helped many people work on and around their homes.

In addition to his parents, Russ is survived by his brother Jeff (Shirley) Fugle, a nephew Evan Fugle and his family and a niece Carissa Fugle all of Duncan, SC; a son, Josh Kelsey and his mother Belinda of Alexander and family members Rena and Gene DeMay of Batavia along with aunts, uncles and cousins who also survive.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday December 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 19^th at St. Maximillian Kolbe RC Parish 8656 Church St. East Pembroke, New York 14056 by Father Jim Fugle along with Rev. Cindy Beth Klopfer McCune.  Everyone is invited to attend the luncheon directly following the service at the adjoining banquet hall.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church 75 Main St. Attica or St. Maximillian Kolbe RC Parish P.O. Box 278 Corfu, NY 14036. 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.

Ralph S. Cintorino, 91 of Byron and formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday (December 11, 2015) at Crossroads House.

He was born in Batavia, NY on December 2, 1924, son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Risso Cintorino.

Mr. Cintorino was employed by Doehler-Jarvis Co. in Batavia prior to his retirement. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was also a Parishioner of Resurrection Parish.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Carmen Baglio Cintorino of Byron. Son and daughter in-law, John (Diane) Cintorino of Byron. Grandchildren, Melissa (Kurt) Wegener of Florida and Michael Cintorino of Batavia. Great-granddaughter, Kayla Wegener. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Andy, Joe, Pete, Nick, Benny and Sam Cintorino.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to his Mass of Christian Burial,  Tuesday (Dec. 15^th), 12:00pm noon at Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St., Batavia. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.

Expressions of condolence may be shared 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.

 

 

Oakfield - James B. Cassiano, 94, of Oakfield, a manager at Pfaudler, Inc., in Rochester, prior to his retirement, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.

Mr. Cassiano was born April 2, 1921 in Vancouver, BC, the son of the late Ercole and Jennie (Taddei) Cassiano.

He was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish and Oakfield Rod and Gun Club.  He enjoyed hunting and loved to walk.  He was an accomplished accordion player and taught many students at Roxy's Music Store.  He was the leader of a local orchestra called the Casanovians.

He is survived by his wife, Rose (Bovenzi) Cassiano, whom he married April 7, 1945; 3 sons, Coley J. (Meta) Cassiano of Summerfield, NC, Guy A. (Deborah) Cassiano of Oakfield and John (Dana) Cassiano of Orchard Park; a son-in-law, Patrick F. Reilly of East Aurora; a brother: Quito (Geraldine) Cassiano of Oakfield; 2 sisters, Josephine (Frank) Mosco of Batavia and Nancy (Angelo) Steffenella of LeRoy; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  

He was the father of the late Margaret Ann Reilly and brother of the late Nicholas (late wife Angeline) Cassano.

Mr. Cassiano’s Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Worship Site in Elba.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Nursing Home, 278 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or to St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14020.  Private burial will be in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery in Oakfield.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Byron - Randy L. Boyce, Sr., 58, of Byron, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Randy was born April 16, 1957 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John Patchen and Mary Freeman Boyce.

A member of the Four Seasons Sportsman's Club in Elba, Randy loved spending time on his property on Pt. Peninsula, NY. He loved to fish, boat and hunt. A lover of animals, Randy will also be missed by his four legged companions, Frisco, Rascal and Sissy.

Randy lived life on his terms and lived each day to its' fullest. He will be remembered as the life of the party who loved telling jokes.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen L. Coveny Boyce, whom  he married May 16, 2009; his children, Randy L. (Jennifer) Boyce, Jr. of Alden and Joy Lynn Boyce of North Chili; four grandchildren, Mason Boyce, Perry Bethune, Jr., Dominic and Jonathon Bethune; brothers and sisters, Bill (Kay) Boyce of Massachusetts,  Carol (John) Dixon of Bradford, Pennsylvania, Peggy (Ronald) Porter of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Kenneth (Pat) Boyce of Massachusetts, Robert (Margie) Boyce of Massachusetts, Marylou (Greg) Taylor of Byron and Rod (Bonnie) Boyce of Clearfield, Pennsylvania; three brothers-in-law, Douglas (Kathy) Coveny of Byron, Charles Coveny of Byron, and  Thomas (Marcey Crandall) Coveny of Batavia; his mother-in-law, Dorie Bater of Cape Vincent along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Randy is predeceased by his brothers, Donald and David Boyce and his nephew Carl Gilt, Jr.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Randy's name to the Byron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 210, Byron, New York 14422.Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Robert E. Doyle Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 6, 2015. He was born December 21, 1929 in New York City. Robert was a devoted father, husband, and very successful Industrial Designer. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City, NY and remained as an active alumni throughout his professional career.
From the early 1950’s through the early 1960’s, he worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne, IN and then Philco, Philadelphia, PA respectively.

In 1962, he worked at Sylvania in Batavia, NY as a designer and ultimately became the Head of Design of GTE Sylvania in Batavia from 1962 to 1981. Sylvania was purchased by Magnavox’s parent company, North American Phillips and moved its operations to Knoxville, Tennessee. Robert ultimately retired from Magnavox but remained active in the Industrial Design field right up unto the past year. One of his television designs of the late 1950’s, the Philco Predicta, is in the Smithsonian Institute’s Cooper Hewitt Museum.

Robert attended Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Batavia, NY. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Georgia. Sister Sheila (Emil) Rohner of New Bern, NC, Sons, Joel (Paula) Doyle of Rochester, NY, Paul (Lee) Doyle of North Chili, NY, Mark (Suzanne) Doyle of Rutherfordton, NC, and grandchildren Sarah (Jim) Golden, Jordan Doyle, Matthew Doyle, Hannah Doyle, Katrina Doyle, Amanda Doyle and Audrey Doyle. He is predeceased by his son David (Annette) Doyle.

The family will have a Receiving of Friends at the Doyle residence. Friday December the 11th 12-2pm and 5-7pm. For more info email christina4houses@gmail.com. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel 6200-Kingston Pike, Knoxsville, TN is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guestbook at www.rosemortuary.com.

Judy Ann Fonda, 66, of Batavia passed away Saturday December 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 4, 1949 in Batavia, New York to Joseph Salvador of East Bethany and the late Florence (Sauter) Salvador.  

Judy watched hundreds of children including her grandchildren, and treated each child as if they were her own. She loved to collect bears and working outside in her flower gardens.

She is survived by her husband Donald J. Fonda Sr. of Batavia; sons Donald (Wendy) Fonda Jr. of Byron, Dwayne (Tina) Fonda of Batavia; daughter Julie Mullin of Batavia and grandchildren Donald (Amanda) Fonda III, Cameron Fonda, Katie Fonda, Dwayne Fonda Jr., Taler Fonda, Tate Fonda, Tieryn Fonda, Kailyn Mullin and David Mullin.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday December 9, 2015 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.  An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday December 10, 2015 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road 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.

 

Therese A. Thompson, 71 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday (December 3, 2015) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

She was born June 30, 1944 in Bellows Falls, VT, a daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Patch Frenette.

Therese was employed by Walmart in Batavia prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling to the casino, bingo, reading, vacationing to Vermont to visit family and friends and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She was a member of Ascension Parish and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Bernard J. Thompson of Batavia. Brother, Edward Frenette of St. Claire Shores, Michigan. Sister in-law, Virginia Frenette of Bellow Falls, Vermont. Nieces and nephews also survive.

She was the sister of the late Ernest Frenette Jr.

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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

 

 

Gail M. Rehac, 74 of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday (December 5, 2015) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a brief illness.

She was born October 20, 1941 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late John and Geraldine Murray Colleran.

Gail and her late husband, Rick, were the proprietors of Gail & Rick’s Tavern in Akron. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and was a longtime fan of the Buffalo Bills. Gail was also a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and the Akron community.

She was the wife of the late Fredrick “Rick” Rehac, who passed away in 1993 and sister of the late Sherry Fish.

Survivors include her children, Richard (Brenda) Rehac of Alden, Dawn (George) Emerling of Clarence, Kevin Rehac of Jersey City, NJ and Shawn Rehac of Akron, OH. Grandchildren, Molly Rehac, Daniel Rehac, Dustin Emerling, Laura Emerling, Katie Emerling and Kelsey Emerling. Brother, Ronald (Jeanne) Colleran of Hamburg. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (Dec. 8th) from 4-9pm at the J. LEONARD MCNADREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY, where a funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00am. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Akron Fire Company or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

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

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

Batavia - John A. Orlando, 82, of Batavia, a District Sales Manager at Gannett Rochester Newspapers in Rochester, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.

Mr. Orlando was born April 13, 1933 in Batavia, the son of the late John G. and Marie (Kissell) Orlando.

He served in Korea with the US Air Force from 1954 to 1958.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church where he had served on the Altar Society.  He played tuba in various bands around the county and enjoyed cars and watching airplanes.  He had volunteered at St. Mary's School and had worked in auto and insurance sales in the past.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Pratt) Orlando, whom he married August 11, 1962; 2 sons, Barry John (Ekaterina) Orlando of Painted Post and Robert Orlando of Caledonia; a daughter, Denise (Gary) Guiste of Chili, 5 grandchildren, Karissa Guiste, Steth Orlando, Devin Orlando, Nathan Orlando and  Austin Orlando; and several cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. H.E. Turner Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.   Mr. Orlando’s Mass of Christian burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mary R. Zimarino, 85, of Batavia passed away Friday December 4, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 7, 1930 in Italy Hills Penn Yan, New York to the late Angelo (Mildred I. Dixon) Zimarino.

Mary was a graduate of Batavia High School and was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Batavia for 35 years before retirement. She was also a member of St. Anthony’s Church. Mary enjoyed bowling and dancing in her early years and then bingo. She loved spending time with her lifelong friends and you could never see her not smiling and laughing. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her two brothers Philip L. Zimarino of Plymouth, NC, Thomas F. (Victoria) Zimarino of Bradenton, Fl and sister Roseann (Zimarino) Goebert of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 8, 2015 from 6 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 8 PM Prayer Service will follow calling hours at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers per Mary’s wishes, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr, #6, Memphis, Tennessee.  38134 . 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.

LeRoy ~ Norman D. “Don” Ball, age 69, of Selden Road, tragically passed away at home Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2015.

     He was born July 12, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Norman and Nina Hale Ball.

     Don will be remembered by his family as a very caring and loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, who would do anything for anyone.  He was also a proud Vietnam Veteran, having served with the U.S. AirForce. 

     He is survived by his children, Cherie (Craig) Wessel of LeRoy, Jeanette Keating of Spencerport, Ryan Ball of LeRoy and Shawna (Ken) Geil of Spencerport; his sister, Carolyn (William) VanHouter of Rochester, his brother, Charles (Cindy) Ball of Churchville; seven grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 ~ 12 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM.  Interment in Stafford Rural Cemetery with military honors will follow.

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

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

The Honorable Glenn R. Morton, 81, of Batavia passed away Tuesday December 1, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 27, 1934 in Batavia to the late Russell and Anna (Rogan) Morton. He is preceded in death by his brother Russell Morton.

Glenn was a devoted husband and family man along with accomplishing so many things in his life and devoted a lot of his time and effort locally to many clubs and organizations in and around Western New York, most notably; Board of Directors for Genesee Community College (GCC) foundation, Board of Trustees for GCC, and instrumental in creating GCC’s College Village (student housing); former member of Genesee County Legislature; former Town of Batavia Supervisor; graduated National Trial Judges College at the University of Nevada; former Director of the YMCA; an officer of the Lion’s Club; a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus; a member of ABA, NYSBA, Genesee County Bar Association; Erie County Police and Judges Association; Genesee County Magistrates Association; Batavia Elks Club (former officer); Genesee Fish and Game Protective Association; the American Legion; Boy Scouts Council (former President); former Assistant District Attorney; United States Navy, J.A.G. Corps (Admiral’s Staff); Retired Supreme Court Justice; Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; at one time Glenn held all three court positions (County, Surrogates, and acting State Supreme); and belonged to the Holland Land Office Historical Society.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife Joyce (Attardi) Morton; children Glenn (Dana Rizzotto) Morton III of N. Tonawanda, Timothy-Jay Morton of Trnava, Slovakia and M. Rogan (Joseph Cardinal) Morton of Buffalo; sister Marilyn Morton of Plattsburgh; grandchildren Carly and Camden Cardinal and nieces Melissa Clark and Katherine Nicoletti.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday December 5, 2015 from 12:00-2:00PM & 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) 18 Ellicott Street Batavia. He will be entombed in St. Josephs Mausoleum in Batavia.

Due to family allergies flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to United Memorial Medical Center Foundation www.ummc.org/foundation. 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.