Obituaries

Betty J. Bauer, 85 of Perry, passed away on March 31, 2014 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born in West Babylon, New York on September 30, 1928 to the late Orville (Alfreda Mason) Sears. Mrs. Bauer was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Perry and Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed baking her famous apple pies, knitting and crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was the #1 Rusty Wallace fan and liked watching NASCAR races. She is preceded in death by her brother Raymond Sears and sister Virginia Sears.

She is survived by her beloved husband Frederick Bauer Sr.; sons Frederick (Kathleen) Bauer Jr. of Perry; Larry (Sandra) Bauer of Hamburg; 4 grandchildren Kimberley (Scott) Rozanski, Karen (Todd) Shuskey, Bradley (Caitlyn) Bauer, Bethany (Andrew) Bukowinski, 7 great-grandchildren Kaileen, Hannah, Gabrielle, Jessica, Chloe, McKenna & Benjamin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday April 4, 2013 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in West Perry Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. For more information please call 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.

Batavia – Walter R. Lang, Sr., 85, of Batavia, entered into rest Tuesday, (March 25, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Walter Lang was born August 6, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late Georg and Anna (Gauger) Lang.  Walter graduated from Batavia High School and was a lifelong resident of Batavia.

Over the years, Walt used his masonry skills to help numerous family members, friends, and neighbors to beautify their homes.  He was a life time member of the New Apostolic Church of Batavia and was proud to have volunteered his time and talents in helping to construct the church itself.

Walter served his country honorably with the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952.  He was assigned to the occupation force in Europe for the majority of his term of duty due to his ability to speak fluent German.  This good fortune helped him to return home without serious injury. 

Prior to his army service he worked as a machinist for Massey Harris. Following his discharge he became a plasterer and union mason employed by George Stratton Contracting.  For the final 26 years of his career Walt worked for the Genesee County Highway Department where he continued to use his masonry skills.  He retired in 1998.

He is the husband of Elizabeth (Kies) Lang, whom he married October 16, 1955.

Along with his wife, Walter is survived by his children, Walter (Susan) Lang, Jr. of  Batavia, David (Christina) Lang of Southbury, CT, and Gregory (Eileen) Lang of Lancaster; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lang of Buffalo, Erin Lang of Batavia, David B. Lang, Meredith Lang and Kevin Walter Lang all of Buffalo, Nicholas Lang and Evan Lang both of Lancaster; a brother, Ernest (Shirley) Lang of Stafford; a sister, Ruth (late Herbert) Hemry of Bergen; and a brother-in-law, Fred Born of Rochester.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Born and Lydia Lang. 

There will be no prior visitation.  Walter’s memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (April 5, 2014) at the New Apostolic Church, 314 Pine Ridge Road Cheektowaga.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Those wishing to may make memorial contributions to the Batavia VA Medical Center, 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia, 343-8868.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen ~ Daisy E. Freeman, age 99, formerly of Peachey Road, passed away Saturday morning (March 29, 2014) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Mrs. Freeman was born March 12, 1915 in Pavilion, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Dickens Gleber.

     Her love of family and her faith in the Lord was always evident.  She was passionate about providing a loving home for her seven children, as well as, donating her time to her church community.

     She is survived by her children; Thomas Freeman of Ocala, FL, Judy Acker of Byron, William (Jeanne) Freeman of Byron, James (Jacklin) Freeman of Bergen, Karen (Thomas) Copeland of Byron and Jeffrey (Bridget) Freeman of Eustis, FL; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, along with many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Darrell Freeman Sr., a son, Darrell Freeman Jr., a son-in-law, Al Acker and her 6 siblings.

     Mrs. Freeman's family wish to extend their appreciation to the staff of the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home for their kindness and attention to their mom's care; and also a special thank you to her church family, for their loving support and prayers that they have offered to mom and her family.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 ~ 6 P.M. at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake St., Bergen, where her funeral service will be held at 6 P.M.  Interment will be in the Byron Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the Bergen United Methodist Church.  Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Freeman's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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

LeRoy ~ Ethel (Waterman) Cain, age 94, formerly of Fargo Road, Stafford, passed away Wednesday morning (March 26, 2014) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Mrs. Cain was born February 26, 1920 in Stafford, a daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Hillabusch Waterman.

     She will be remembered as a true "Matriarch", with a very loving devotion to her family in her roles of mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a wonderful cook, who made sure her family and guests were well fed when they visited.

     She is survived by her husband, Edward T. Cain of LeRoy, her sons; Gary (Sue) Culbertson of Richfield Springs, NY and Gordy Culbertson of Stafford, grandchildren; Dawn Culbertson, Lisa Culbertson, Charles Culbertson, Rebecca Forbes, Erin (James) Hall and Christian (Amy) Culbertson, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Gordon Waterman and Florence Gillett.

     Friends of the family may call on Friday, April 4, from 5 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 5, at 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter's Church), 44 Lake Street, LeRoy with interment to follow in Morganville Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, Sunshine Fund, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482. 

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