Obituaries

Chester G. Kittle, 85, of Okeechobee, Florida passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at the Hamrick Hospice House. Mr. Kittle was born in Linden, New York to the late Gideon (Maude Dean) Kittle. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Baker) Kittle who passed away in 2013; brothers Frederick Snyder, Henry, Richard, Gordon Kittle and sister Erma Rosselle.

Mr. Kittle served our nation with 2 tours of duty in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the United States Army after serving over 20 years. He also retired from General Motors Corporation. Chester loved his family; he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. His greatest love was his grandchildren. He was a family man.

Chester is survived by daughter Kathleen (Curtis) Frick of Okeechobee, FL; sister Mary Keiran; granddaughter Maria (Juan) Dusen of Okeechobee, FL; grandson Richard Kittle; great-grandchildren Adante, Simone, Shaquille Davis, C.J. Kittle, Roneika Wright, Lajuanna Ford along with 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday July 16, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at the funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in West Middle Burry Cemetery where there will be full Military honors.

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.

Mary L. Duboy, 92, of Batavia passed away on Friday July 10, 2015 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born October 17, 1922 in Wyoming, New York to the late Kasian (Mary Zinkevitch) Duboy. She is preceded in death by her siblings Michael Duboy, Walter Duboy, Olga McBurney, Anne Herrmann, and Helen Weber.

Mary worked for the Batavia VA Hospital for 35 years prior to retirement.

She is survived by her nieces Patricia (Jay) Overholt of Lancaster, Shirley (Fred) Humphrey of Warsaw and nephew Walter McBurney of Leroy.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 16, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 4:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Warsaw.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SPCA www.spca.org. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Richard "Rick" W. Bell, 62, of Perry, died on Friday July 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born September 10, 1952 in Buffalo, New York a son of Willard Bell of Perry and the late Juanita (Ball) Bell.

Rick was a graduate of Perry High School. He was self employed for many years running his trucking and harvesting business. Rick had worked for Caledonia Diesel, and currently was working at Swede Farms in Pavilion.He was a member of the Perry Vets Club in Perry and enjoyed spending time with family.

He is survived by sons Jeffrey W. (Amie) Bell of Perry, Gary A. (Kerry Aaron) Bell of Caledonia; granddaughter Lillias “Lily” Bell ; sister Diane (Michael) Dee of Colorado Springs, CO.; brothers David (Dianne) Bell of Beaver Dam, WI., Gerald (Marcia) Bell of Perry, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 PM on Tuesday July 14, 2015 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Bell Farms on Simmons Road Perry, New York 14530.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Perry Vet’s Club 64 Lake Street Perry, New York 14530 or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 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.

Violet M. Panek, 95, of Elba, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday (July 09, 2015) at LeRoy Village Green.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on July 17, 1919, daughter of the late Valentine and Agnes Swatek Wiater, sister of the late Stanley, John and Walter Wiater, Harriet Rogowski, Sister Mary Ignatia CSSF and Mary Starowicz. She was the wife of the late Albert Panek, who died in 1991.

Violet was a lifelong member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church) and a member of the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. Violet and her husband devoted many hours to the church and worked for many years at the parish picnic.

Known for her culinary skills, Violet worked as a chef at The Country Kitchen Restaurant, Terry Hills Golf Course and shared a catering business with her sister, Harriet.

Violet enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, crafting and painting ceramics.

Survivors include her children Marie (late Donald) Butts of Batavia, NY, David (Rosann) Panek of Churchville, NY, Susan (Roger) Gronert of Flagler Beach, Fl, and Ronald (Mary Alice) Panek of LeRoy, NY.  Violet is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice in her name.  Expressions of condolences may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (July 13^th) from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday (July 14^th), 10:00am at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan and Sumner Sts.).  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

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

Yvonne P. Eschenlauer, 80, of East Bethany died Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1935 in Revlock, PA to the late John and Bertha Mulvihill. She enjoyed reading romance books, doing crossword puzzles and watching Dancing with the Stars.

She is survived by 2 daughters; Dawn Yarington of East Bethany and Robin Eschenlauer of Oakfield, 3 sons; Robert Eschenlauer of Batavia, Ronald Eschenlauer of West Sparta and Donald Eschenlauer of Florida, 4 sisters; Leonna Bernosky of Williamsville, Freida Gronberg of NC, Donna Kozerski of Cheektowaga and Cheryl Black of Michigan, 3 brothers; Eugene Mulvihill of Cheektowaga, Clayton Mulvihill of NC and Richard Mulvihill of Angola; 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends and family are invited to attend a 10:30AM Memorial Mass on Tuesday July 14, 2105 at St. Vincent’s Church, 50 East Ave. in Attica NY 14011. 

In lieu of flowers 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 Street Attica, New York 14011

Ronald E. Boyd, 85 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. During his short stay at the Veteran’s home he received and was treated with respect, compassion, and dignity, which was much appreciated by his family.

He was born February 16, 1930 in Warsaw, New York, the son of the late Walter and Lena Knight Boyd.

Mr. Boyd was a lifelong Batavia resident, who served in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. He and his brother-in-law, Walter Briggs owned and operated Adelman’s Electric in Batavia for many years. He then worked at Graham Corporation in Batavia.

Ron loved his family, and was an avid New York Yankee fan. He enjoyed watching sports, especially during the football season. He also liked to follow local harness racing and was known to place an occasional wager at OTB.

Mr. Boyd is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Ann (Pickert) Boyd. Three sons, Ronald J (Betsy) Boyd of Raleigh, NC, Daniel M. (Shirley) Boyd of Batavia, and Michael J Boyd of Batavia. One daughter, Suzanne (Steven) Kabel of Black Mountain, NC. Seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  He has two surviving siblings, Gilbert Boyd and June Wolcott, both of Batavia. Mr. Boyd was also the brother to the late Merlyn Boyd, Doris VanCheri, Lorraine Allen, and Beatrice Hardy.

There are no prior calling hours. Services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021. Mr. Boyd will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Frederick G. Bauer Sr., age 91, of Perry, died on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. Fred was born in Perry, New York on July 13, 1923 a son of the late J. Alfred and Agnes (Gallagher) Bauer.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty J. Bauer who passed away in 2014, siblings: Rosella Plugh, Marguerite Morse and Adrian Bauer.

He served with the US Army during WWII. Fred owned and operated Fred Bauer Well Drilling for 33 years, retiring in 1987. Prior to the well drilling business he worked for Sedam’s Tire Co. in Perry where he ran the farm tire service truck. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry, the McKelton Post #350 of the American Legion in Perry, Masonic Constellation Lodge Post #404 in Perry and the Perry VFW Post #5009. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, and collecting clocks and spending time with family.

He is survived by 2 sons; Frederick (Kathy) Bauer Jr. of Perry and Lawrence (Sandy) Bauer of Hamburg, 4 grandchildren; Kimberley (Scott) Rozanski, Karen (Todd) Shuskey, Bradley (Caitlyn Gorham) Bauer and Bethany (Andrew) Bukowinski, 8 great grandchildren; Kaileen, Hannah, Gabrielle, Jessica, Chloe, McKenna, Benjamin and Colin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 1-3 pm on Sunday July 12th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry, where funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00pm.  He will be laid to rest in West Perry Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia (activities fund) C/O Sally Phelix 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.  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.

Oakfield - Elaine M. Skelton, 83, of Oakfield, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Skelton was born February 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late LaDue L. and Evelyn (Mason) Timby.

She was a member of the former St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Oakfield.

Her husband, James L. Skelton, died November 26, 2001.

Survivors include her daughter, Lyn (Robert) Maute of Batavia; 2 sons, Kevin (Diane) Skelton and Brian T. Skelton, both of Oakfield, a brother-in law and sister-in law, Kenneth (Virginia) Skelton of FL; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Skelton of Oakfield, Jason (Jackie Oetinger) Skelton of Rochester, James (Nicole) Skelton of Buffalo and Marcie (Mark) Kreydt of Ithaca; 6 great-grandchildren, Mattox Simms of Bath, Amelia Rose Skelton of Buffalo, Kelsey Kreydt, Courtney Kreydt and Trevor Kreydt, all of Ithaca and Owen Oetinger of Rochester; several nieces and nephews.

She was the grandmother of the late Christopher Brian Skelton.

Friends may call from 4 to7 p.m. Sunday at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

MAYNARD G. PRIESTLEY

   Maynard lost his valiant battle with AML on Tuesday evening July 7, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family, under Hospice care, he was 72 and resided in Elba. Born October 23, 1942, in Hilton, NY. He was the son of the late Pearl Brown Priestley and Alburton (Helen) Priestley.

   He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, and later became a federally licensed aircraft mechanic. He worked at various airports in the area, but his passion was motorcycles. He raced motorcycles for many years, and later sponsored many up and coming race contenders, most importantly his grandsons, Jeremy and Andy Thompson, and Corey Crawford and son-in-law, Jesus Crawford. He was very well known in the motorcycle racing world, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

   Surviving is the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Pat (Ruck) Priestley of Elba; four beloved daughters, Angela (Joe Maniace) Thompson of Batavia, Vicki (Dennis) Maid of Potsdam, Shelly (David) Williams of Oakfield and Eva (Jesus) Crawford of Alexander, cherished grandchildren, Jeremy (Kim) Thompson, Andy (Maria) Thompson, Jayme (Rocky) Mast, Mandy and Bobby Maid, John (Staci) Williams, Christopher (Barbie) Williams, Amy and Erik Williams, Corey (Jess) Crawford, Brent, Patrick and Breyana Crawford; proud great-grandfather of, Lilly, Madison, Jordynn, and Ryder Thompson, Kayleigh, Katelynn, Summer, and Andrew Williams, Azaya Maid, Jayden, Danielle, and Hunter Mast, Emma and Annabelle Thompson, Zoe and Fayt Meli and Tucker Crawford; brothers, Skip (Helen), Wayne (Hildegarde), Ed (Maryanne), and Terry Priestley; sisters, Eleanor Morgenberger and Dolores Yeaton along with many nieces, nephews and aunt, June Rowcliffe.

   The family will be present from 4-8 PM on Friday July 10 and 2-7 PM Saturday July 11 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020. He will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba with full military honors, in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Elba Rescue Squad Po Box 58 Elba, New York 14058 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. Suite 310 White Plains, New York 10605.

   Please leave your words of comfort to Maynard's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

Thomas “Tom” E. Hensel, 32, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born July 5, 1983 in Buffalo to Gerald Hensel of Oakfield and Debra (Robert) Post of Batavia. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Frederick Hensel and Bernard (Betty) Lawton.

Thomas loved being with his son, working on cars especially F-Body Trans Am’s.  He also enjoyed playing x-box and animals.

He is survived by his son Dominic Herrmann of Warsaw and his grandmother Elaine Hensel of Corfu along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday July 12, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 4:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Joseph P. DeGasperi, 87 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday (July 6, 2015) at Brother of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born September 8, 1927 in Sardagna de Trento, Italy, son of the late Massimo and Virginia Bontempelli DeGasperi.

He traveled to America as an exchange student to study at the University of Buffalo and was employed as a machinist at Excel Industries in Clarence prior to his retirement.  Mr. DeGasperi enjoyed his family and his large gardens at his home. He was also a member of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church in Akron.

He was predeceased by his wife, Maria L. DeGasperi, who died August 15, 2008.

Survivors include two daughters, Loretta DeGasperi of Clarence Center and Virginia (Thomas) Burkhart of O’Fallon, IL. Two sons, Robert DeGasperi of Houston, TX and Paul (Michele) DeGasperi of Amherst, NY. Also survived by his four grandchildren, Michael, Andrea, Liana and Charlie.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (July 10th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron. A  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 10:30am at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron. Interment will be in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass Offerings.  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 & PROPRIETOR.

Chase Kristofer Goodell, age 4, of Perry died on Sunday July 5, 2015 at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Chase was born on July 20, 2011 in Rochester, New York a son of Kristofer and Heidi (Marzycki) Goodell.

He enjoyed playing with his tractors and trucks, playing in the dirt, playing baseball with his father, watching his favorite television shows Street Outlaw’s, Alaska State Troopers, Mick Dodge and car races. He will be remembered by his infectious smile.

He is survived by his sister Brianna Goodell of Perry; maternal grandparents Lisa Dechau, Edward Marzycki both of Perry; paternal grandparents Deborah (Marc) Fiegl, David Goodell both of Perry; maternal great grandparents Carolyn (Frank) Miller of Warsaw; Aunt Heather Forrester of Perry; Uncle Patrick (Erica) Goodell of Leicester; cousins Dominik and Bentley Forrester, Tessa and Anna Goodell, along with many other family, friends and his forever fitness family.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday July 10th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14569. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at the funeral home at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department 151 North Main Street Warsaw, New York 14569.  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.

Edward J. Siminski, 88, formerly of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on Saturday (July 4, 2015) at the Absolut at Aurora Park in East Aurora, NY.

He was born October 17, 1926, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Peter and Eva Baetis Siminski.

Mr. Siminski was employed by Allied Van Lines of Buffalo prior to his retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Siminski who died in 2010.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Akron, NY. 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. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Robert E. Meyers, 58, of Attica passed away Thursday July 2, 2015) at Wyoming County Community Hospital, after bravely fighting cancer, with his loving wife, Dawn M. (Wilson) Meyers by his side. He was born August 16, 1956, in Buffalo, New York to the late Roxie G. (Elaine R. Visseau) Meyers. He was predeceased by his sister, Lynn M. Roshia, who passed away on July 5, 2004.

Mr. Meyers graduated from Bolivar High School. He attended Paul Smith’s College in New York. He proudly served as a Correction Officer for the State of New York for 27 years, and worked at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility.  He retired on June 25, 2015. Mr. Meyers was a member of the National Rifle Association, and a damn good shot for a country boy.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years Dawn M. (Wilson) Meyers; sons, Cody M. Meyers of Buffalo and Gordon J. Meyers of Cheektowaga.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 9, 2015 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00 AM Memorial Service will be held Friday July 10, 2015 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Crossroads House Batavia, 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Janice Duer (nee Huth) Walker died peacefully of natural causes while under Warsaw hospice care at her daughter's home in Attica, NY, on July 1, 2015.  Janice was born 3/13/1932, in her parents' apartment in the historic J. Eshelman Building, Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY.  Her parents were Pauline (nee Knapp) and Harold Huth; as the eldest of their two children, her younger sister is Mrs. Doreen (Walter) Wilkins, Akron, NY.  Janice was a 1949 graduate of Akron Central High School, Akron, NY.  In 1950 she married and decades later was divorced from dairy farmer, Edward J. Walker, who is deceased.  The couple initially owned an Aberdeen Angus farm on McNeeley Rd,  Akron, while her husband also worked at the nearby Carborundum plant.  Approximately a decade into their marriage, the couple then purchased a family-run Holstein dairy farm on Sumner Road in Darien.                                                                                                           

Janice was predeceased by 3 of her children: infant Kathy, and adult siblings Loren, and Kim Walker.  Janice is survived by 3 of her 6 children- her eldest, Cheryl L. Walker, Batavia; and the two youngest, Lars B. Walker, Ephrata, PA; and Mrs. Connie (Peter) Balon, Cascade Rd, Attica.  Janice is also survived by 5 grandchildren- Courtney and Brett Walker, Phoenix, AZ; Brandon Walker, Batavia; Mrs. Carrie (Gary) Talley, Youngsville, NC;  and Mrs. Nicolette (Matthew) Fraterrigo, Attica.  She leaves 4 beloved great-grandchildren: Caiden Talley, NC; and Gianna and identical twin sisters Alina and Viviana Fraterrigo, Attica.  Janice also joyfully gained a granddaughter and great-granddaughter through marriage: Mrs. Sarah (Joe) Lawton and their infant daughter Cailee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

An artistic person and animal lover, Janice was a capable and hard-working homemaker, farm wife; and retired Certified Nurse's Aide at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia.  She showed fortitude in life, and made substantial personal sacrifices for her children and grandchildren.  In retirement, at her home on the corner of Hopkins Rd. in East Pembroke, Janice enjoyed flower gardening, the company of her pet dog, watching her TV “slop opera,” and completing the Daily's crossword puzzle.  A cherished Mom, she will be sorely missed by her family, and is wished God's blessings.  No funeral hours are scheduled.  A prayer, “Safely Home” saved and previously read at Janice's maternal grandfather, the Reverend Clyde Dire Knapp's funeral will be read at her graveside.  Her remains will be buried in the Brainard Cemetery, Attica, NY.  Memorials in Janice's honor may be made to Warsaw Home Care and Hospice, to the American Heart Association, or to the ASPCA.                                                                                                           

          

Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia.   Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.