Obituaries

Mr. Lewis was a graduate of John Carroll University, retired as Associate Administrator of St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia and fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He was a United States Army Veteran and member of Veness Strollo Post 1602 VFW in Batavia. He was a lifetime member of Resurrection Parish, Parade Chairman of the St. Joseph’s Lawn Fete, and currently a member at St. Pius X in Chili. Don volunteered at the Senior Center in Batavia, Chili, and Stephen’s Table soup kitchen in Batavia.

He is survived by his children Daniel (Robert) Lewis of Buffalo; Marie (Thomas) Banach of Rochester; Neil (Katie) Lewis of Clarkson; grandchildren Ashley, Joshua, Anthony, Ryan and Tyler; brothers Kenneth (Nancy) of Batavia; William Lewis of Rochester; brother-in-law James Adams of Batavia, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday June 16, 2015 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.  He will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity 780 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218. 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.

Mr. Pierce proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a B-25 pilot. He worked for Franklin Mills Whole Wheat Flour which was demolished with the Batavia Urban Renewal Project. He later owned and operated FM Mills in Bergen with his partners George (Red) Vincent and Bruce Ireland. When they closed that business, Mr. Pierce, at age 50, was appointed by Genesee County to the position of Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Commission and subsequently was appointed as the first Genesee County Personnel Officer from which he retired in April 1983. He often said how much he loved his job.

He is survived by his son, James (Brenda) Pierce; daughter Cheryl (Lance) Glover; grandchildren Holly (James) Piljay, Troy Glover, Nicole Gaiser, Amy (Christopher) Stahl, Tracy Pierce, and Kelly Pierce. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. He has one surviving brother, James (Katy) Bisig of Columbia, MO., and many surviving nieces and nephews.

To honor his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Maple Lawn Cemetery Association, C/O Lyle Embt, Treasurer, 10720 Bethany Center Road East Bethany, New York 14054 or to the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department 5253 Old Telephone Road East Bethany, New York 14054. 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.

Gerald Worked for Phaudler in Rochester as a Machinist.  He was a United State Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Gerald enjoyed fishing, cards and camping. He loved gardening and just being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife Annette C. (Macomber) Eleczko of LeRoy; children Brandon ( Megan) Miller of Kenmore, Michelle Eleczko of Kansas, Jerry Eleczko of Bliss, Andrew (Lori) Draper of Batavia, Jaime Valentine of Batavia; sister Joyce (Bob) Wyzykiewicz of Las Vegas, NV; sister in law Merry Jo Eleczko of Michigan; grandchildren Aidan Eleczko, Eli Doll and Lyla Doll along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday June 14, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, LLC 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Funeral Services will immediately follow at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

He was born August 5, 1934 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Earl McCarthy and Lois McCarthy Kelly.

James was employed by American Stone in Batavia prior to his retirement. He was a participant of Care-A-Van Ministries and a member of Discovery Chapel in Batavia. He was also a long time member of the Polish Falcons, Veness-Stollo VFW Post, and the Batavia Rod & Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Blasczyk McCarthy of Batavia. Daughters, Susan McCarthy of Batavia and Debbie Green of Conesus.  Grandchildren, Branden (Barbara) Green of Apex, NC, Rachel (Josh) Halpenny of Sparta, NY and Josh McCarthy of Batavia. Great-grandchildren, Ty, Cameron, Payton and Cooper. Brother, Richard McCarthy of Texas. Sister in-law, Barbara Maryjanowski of Batavia. Special friends, Barbara and Mike Crowley, Amanda Crowley, Rob and Stacey Crowley and Denny.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday (June 14th), 2:00pm at Discovery Chapel, 315 W. Main St., Batavia. Private interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in James memory may be made to Care-A-Van Ministries, P.O. Box 1611, Batavia, NY 14021. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

Wyoming – Carolee Joan Lorenz, 85, of Wyoming, passed away November 25, 2014 in Canton, TX.

Mrs. Lorenz was born March 10, 1929 in Colden, a daughter of the late Edward and Georgiana (Eldred) Adams. 

She is the wife of the late Henry Anthony Lorenz.

Surviving are her son, Henry A. (Jeannine) Lorenz II of Burlington, NC; grandchildren, Morgan Julie Lorenz and Hailey Jean Lorenz, both of Burlington, NC; a brother, Stuart E. (late Lottie) Adams, Sr., of Canton, TX.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Adams; sisters, Julie (late Gene) Battaglia, Emogene (late Samuel) Heinrich, and Shirley (late Steve) Czernaik; and a nephew, Stephen Czerniak.

There will be no prior visitation.  Carolee’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (June 13, 2015) at St. George Catholic Church, West Falls.  Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Boston.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Let Them Hear Foundation at letthemhear.org.

Local arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Please light a candle, share a story, or leave a condolence at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
 

   Beatrice E. Reeves, 93, of Corfu died peacefully Sunday April 26, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Reeves in 1993; granddaughter, Rhonda Reeves; brother, Joseph Betzer and sister, Carol Redman.

   Surviving are her devoted children, Richard (Patricia Kocher) Reeves of Corfu, June Harrison of Lancaster and Betty (Winford) Wilson of FL; sister, Marie Rogers of Rochester; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

   Please join Bea's family for a celebration of her life, 11:00 AM Saturday June 13 at the Millgrove Bible Church 11517 Genesee Street Alden, New York 14004. Memorials in her memory are suggested to the church.

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

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

Tony worked at Lapp Insulator and Pulsafeeder for a combined 43 years.  He was a Service Member, serving in Vietnam receiving several commendations including a Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Tony enjoyed spending weekends in the 1000 Islands, gardening, making beer and wine, and most of all spending time with his family. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Donna Rae (Jacoby) of Sioux Falls, SD; daughters Karen Reisdorf (William Beitz) of Waldorf, MD, Kristen Mansfield (Thomas Luke) of Harrisburg, SD; grandchildren;  Clayton Pitcher of Amherst, NY, Addison Mansfield of Harrisburg, SD; siblings Thomas (Betty) Reisdorf of Batavia, NY, Kathleen (Tom) Hooper of Lakeview, NY, John (Judy) Reisdorf of Ft Myers, FL, Helen Carvlin of Las Cruces, NM, Diane (Roger) Adkisson of Ft Collins, CO, Jane (John Reynolds) Iannello of Farmington, NY, Nancy (Larry) Carter of Hendersonville, NC, Patsy (Joe) Schofield of Windsor, CO, Mary (Bill) Rudolph of Varysburg, NY, sister-in-law Roxanne (Mark) Keem of Sheldon, NY; brother-in-law Raymond Iannello of LeRoy, NY along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday June 11, 2015 from 4-8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 12, 2015 at St Joachim and Anne Parish 50 East Avenue Attica, New York 14011. He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St Joachim and Anne Parish 50 East Avenue Attica, New York 14011 or the Alexander Fire Department PO Box 336 Alexander, New York 14005. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

LeRoy ~ Catherine M. (Fernaays) Stone, age 85, of Exchange Street, passed away Saturday morning (June 6, 2015) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

          Mrs. Stone was a lifetime LeRoyan, who was devoted to her community.  She attended St. Peter’s School and then LeRoy Central Schools.  She worked for many years as a deputy clerk/treasurer for the Village of LeRoy and received her certification as a certified municipal clerk.  She served on many advisory boards which included LeRoy Little League, LeRoy youth football, treasurer of CYFL football, American Red Cross, Genesee County United Way, Triad, the National Silver Haired Congress and Marshall Fund.  She also served in various capacities with the Botts Forito American Legion Post 1956, Girls State, Genesee County American Legion Auxiliary, Genesee County Red Cross, LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, Office of the Aging, LeRoy-Stafford Senior Citizens and volunteered many hours at the V.A. Hospital in Batavia.  She was selected as LeRoyan of the Year in 1975, Genesee County Woman of the Year in 1984 and received the St. Jerome Health and Humanitarian Award in 1993.

     She is survived by her children, Daniel (Barb) Fernaays, Thomas (Patty) Fernaays and Joan Fernaays, all of LeRoy; daughter in law, Cheryll Fernaays of LeRoy; grandchildren, Matthew (Sara), Nathan (Farrah), Thomas (Erin), Jacob (Debi) and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Henry, Calvin, Claire, Kasey, Michael, Brayden, Abygale, Jacob, Parker and Kali; sisters, Peggy (Ron) Beach of Caledonia and Janet (Lew) Haley of Avon; grand-dogs, Lewis, Billy, Trigger, Genny and Castle, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Norman Fernaays and Alfred Stone, and a son, Michael Fernaays.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 1 ~ 4 and 6 ~ 9 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19).  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter’s Church), 44 Lake St., LeRoy with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either the LeRoy – Stafford Senior Citizens, 7965 Black St. Rd., LeRoy, N.Y. 14482 or the LeRoy Food Pantry, 48 Main St., LeRoy, N.Y. 14482.

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

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

Bergen - Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr., 58, of Bergen, the plant operations supervisor at Bonduelle USA, Inc. in Brockport, died Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home in Bergen.

Mr. Schramm was born August 20, 1956 in Batavia, a son of Ronald and Teddie (Andrews) Schramm of South Byron.

He served with the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979 and achieved the rank of Sergeant.  He was a member of Bergen Rod & Gun Club and Genesee County Fish and Game Protective Assoc. at Godfrey's Pond.  He was an avid Racquetball player, landscaper and gardener.

Surviving along with his parents is his wife of 34 years, Mary Kathleen (Russell) Schramm, whom  he married on  August 16, 1980; a son, Ronald H. Schramm, Jr. of Bergen, 2 grandchildren, Ethan Christopher Schramm and Logan Patrick Schramm, both of Bergen; 3 brothers, Raymond (Edna) Schramm of Batavia, Scott (Lori) Schramm of Buffalo and Pete (Bunny) Schramm of NC; four sisters: Cindy Day of AL, Patti Schramm, Linda Schramm and Sue Schramm, all of Batavia;  several aunts uncles including Richard & Sonia Andrews of South Byron; and several cousins including Jim & Karin Bow of South Byron and Todd & Lori Andrews of AK; several nieces and nephews.   

Friends are invited to attend services on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. at Mt. Rest Cemetery located at the corners of Rt. #19 and #262, followed by a Memorial Services 6 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St. in Bergen.  Memorials may be made to James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642 or Churchville Lions Club, P.O. Box 364, Churchville, NY 14428 or Homecare & Hospice, 26 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020. 

Corfu - James E. Lipinski, 52, of Richley Road, Corfu, passed away Wednesday (June 3, 2015) in a tragic ATV accident, in a field off of Colby and Richley Road. 

Jimmy will be remembered for his quiet strength and strong family ethic. Also for his excellence and dedication to his business and loyalty to his many friends; especially his four-legged girls, Abbie Lynn and Gracie Mae.

He is survived by his long time companion, Dawn Bosse and her son Sal; his loving parents, Frank (Mickey) and Donna Reinhardt; his two children, Jenna M. Lipinski and Brian J. Lipinski; his four siblings and their families, Terry and Jamie Branciforte, Debbie and Tim Baker, Kenny and Beth Lipinski, Penny and Scott Humel; his grandchildren, Dylan and Braiden Lipinski, Seth W. and Miranda W.; also his fourteen nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Daniel Miller and the Darien and Corfu EMT’s who got there so quickly and did everything they could. Also to the community and friends for all of the prayers and well wishes sent their way.

Family and friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the mortuary.

Mr. Bartz retired from Dohler Jarvis in Batavia as well as owning and operating Bartz Cleaning, Inc. for 20 years. He was an avid gardener, volunteered to record all of Women’s Aglow in Western New York, member of Mens Full Gosple Ministries. In the late 1950’s and early 60’s he was a Boy Scout Leader. Mr. Bartz loved his children, adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and people in general along with having a great sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife Alice (Sanderson) Bartz of Batavia; children Donald (Diane) Bartz of AZ; Linda (Vince) Wise of Cuba, NY; Alice (Robert) Buckel of Batavia; Paula (Robert) Mendes of Penfield; step children Paul Francis of FL; Roger (Faith) Francis of Batavia; Doreen (Benny) DaSilva of ME; brothers John, Henry (Jane), Harvey (Laurie) Bartz; sisters Elizabeth Heale, Bertha Gage, 18 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren survive along with many, many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday June 8, 2015 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will follow on Monday June 6, 2015 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to spending quality family time with your loved ones. 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.

Oakfield - Sandra Sanders, 52, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (June 2, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Sanders was born April 19, 1963 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Hagen) Kingdollar.

Mrs. Sanders loved to spend time with her family and socialize with her friends.

She is preceded in death by two husbands, Dave Kendall and Gary Sanders.

Sandra is survived by her children, Coby (Emily) Sanders of Wyoming, Scott (Tracy) Sanders of Warsaw, and David (Jessica) Kendall of Perry; step-children, Rick Kendall of Batavia, Rob Kendall of Buffalo, Scott and Todd Kendall, both of Batavia; grandchildren, Jonathan Sanders, Steven Sanders, Troy Sanders, and Alyssa Kendall; brothers, Michael and Steven (Paula) Kingdollar; a sister, Darlene Kingdollar all of Batavia; a niece, Kayla Kingdollar of Batavia; nephews, Brandon Kingdollar of Batavia, and Jeff Butler of LeRoy.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia, where Sandra’s Funeral Services will immediately follow calling at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.

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

Batavia - Norlene A. Fazio, 79, of Batavia was an active person who was dedicated to her family, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Fazio was born March 27, 1936 in Elba, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce.

Her husband, William F. Fazio, Jr., passed away on August 26, 2012.

She is survived by her children, Crystal (Stephen Mullen) Hawley of Batavia, Michael (Kim Saxton) Fazio of Bergen and Bonnie (Lynn) Shuknecht of Elba; five grandsons, Daniel (Linda) Rimmer of Pittsford, Tim (Anne) Rimmer of Rochester, Alexander (Kate) Shuknecht of Elba, Eric (Kayla) Shuknecht of Elba and  Adam Shuknecht of DeWitt, Michigan; and four great-grandchildren, Reagan and Carter Rimmer and Avery and Jacob Shuknecht.

Her family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to her many wonderful friends at Hodgins Engraving for the love and caring that were given to their mother.

As per her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service, but rather a simple family gathering for a quiet, gentle woman. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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