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Ethel M. O'Geen

By T.J. Woodward

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Ethel M. O’Geen, 93, of Brockport, formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday April 21, 2016 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester.  She was born on May 25, 1922 in Hornell, NY to the late Lester and Lena (Northrup) Bailey.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Lester O’Geen and 9 siblings.

“Grandma O” loved her music and was quite a dancer.  She rode her bike until she was 79 years young, Independent at heart and a loving soul who now dances with the angels in heaven.

She is survived by her daughter; Gayla (David) Starowitz of Byron; grandchildren Jeffrey Starowitz and Cathy (Michael) Parsons; great grandchildren Nathan and Kelly Parsons, Ruger and Gunner Starowitz along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Funeral Services will be held privately for the family. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Office for the Aging 2 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or the activities fund @ the Emeritus at Landing of Brockport 90 West Avenue Brockport, NY 14420 or Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center 2652 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, NY 14626. 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.

 

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