Obituaries

Diane J. Bartz, 70, of Batavia died Sunday (Mothers Day) at United Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Batavia on July 10, 1940 a daughter of Helen Cichocki Tomaselli of Batavia and the late George A. Tomaselli Sr.

Mrs. Bartz was a member of Ascension Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society, Church Choir, Bible Study, CCD Teachers, Bereavement Committee, Lenten Soup Kitchen, volunteer at Genesee County Nursing Home and the Art Therapy Program.   She was a teacher at Batavia Middle School, Byron Bergen Central, St. Anthony's School and Batavia and Mt. Morris B.O.C.E.S.  She enjoyed still painting, knitting, crocheting, reading her bible and prayer books.

Surviving besides her mother is her husband of over 48 years, Irvin M. Bartz whom she married on June 30, 1962.  Four sons: Michael Bartz (John Couri) of Fall River, MA, Eric (Sherrilyn) Bartz of Batavia, Christian (Celina) Bartz of Batavia and Kelly (Valerie Shotzberger) Bartz of Morrisville, NC.  Five grand daughters: Madeleine, Noelle, Taylor, Leda and Nina Bartz. Three brothers: George A. (Late JoAnn) Tomaselli Jr. (Maxine Parada) of Batavia, Sam (Nancy) Tomaselli of Batavia and Jim Tomaselli(Connie Chatley)of East Pembroke. A sister, Georginne (Jack) Majerus of Batavia. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She is the mother of the late Risa Helene Bartz.

Family and friends may call Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA where prayers will be Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church). Burial will follow in Grand View Cemetery.

The Rosary Society will recite the Rosary on Wednesday at 5:45 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Ascension Parish or the church C.C.D. program.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.

Rachael J. Orzel, 82 of Mt. Morris, formerly of Perry and Buffalo. Died May 8, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Rome, New York on February 1, 1929. She is daughter of the late William (Edna Barnes) Irvine and  was raised by the late John and Laura Schoeflin. Mrs. Orzel worked for many years at Martin Dry Cleaner and Laundry of Warsaw, she then moved to Buffalo and worked at the Pratt and Lambert Paint Factory until her retirement. She loved to crochet and embroider, making several afgans & quilts. Mrs. Orzel was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, loved dogs, a “good” cup of coffee and visiting with her niece. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Orzel (1998), brother Robert Irvine, Sr., sister Margaret (Frank) Pitcock, sister-in-law Florence Irvine, and great nephew Jason Weber.


 She is survived by her niece Carol (Carl) Weber of Perry, Nephew Robert Irvine, Jr. of Albion; brother-in-law Robert Orzel of Buffalo; great nephews Aaron (Pam) Weber of Avon; John (Elaine) Jones of Ortonville, MI; great niece Kimberley (Curtis) Schroth of LeRoy; along with 8 great-great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday May 10, 2011 from 6 to 7 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry. Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at the funeral home. Entombment will take place at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society ATTN: Stacie Waddell, Relay for Life Wyoming County Memorial for Rachael Orzel 101 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Dean W. Barrows, 89 of Mt. Morris, formerly of Perry. Died May 3, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris. Born in Perry, New York on January 13, 1922 to the late Arthur (Ruby Watson) Barrows. Mr. Barrows was involved in farming all of his life. He owned Barrows Trucking along with his own farm on the Geneseo Flats. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Perry. Mr. Barrows is preceded in death by his wife Rita Barrows (2009) and daughter Diane Barrows (1949).

He is survived by his son Randall Barrows of Perry; two grandchildren Mary Foley of Silver Springs; James Barrows of Perry; brother Robert Barrows of Mt. Morris; sisters Laura (Norm) McIntyre of Perry; Freda Reinheimer of Portland, OR; Joan Bly of North Chili; 6 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday May 5, 2011 from 10 to 11 AM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday May 5, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in West Perry Cemetery.
 

Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 11 Murray Hill Drive Mt. Morris, NY 14510. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 
 

Age 74, of Batavia, passed away peacefully Monday May 2, 2011 at Crossroads House surrounded by his devoted family. He was born July 18, 1936 in Brooklyn , NY to the late Eugene & Charlotte (McNay) Brasington, he was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth.

     He is a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Batavia. He worked for many years as a Special Education Teacher at BOCES until his retirment in 1992. He worked part-time at the former Wick's Lumber and Valu Home Center. He enjoyed woodcarving, gardening, camping and traveling. He and and his wife enjoyed Florida in the winter months until his health prevented it. A very loving grandfather and great-grandfather he will be remembered as a wonderful father and husband.

     He is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis (Scoville) Brasington with whom he celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 25, 2010; loving daughters Charlotte (Greg) Crawford, Rhonda Brasington all of Batavia, Michelle (Bill) Smith of Corfu; brothers William (Ona) of Troy, PA; Douglas (Linda) of Maryland and Timothy Brasington of Cincinnati, OH; sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren Derrick (Emily) Crawford, Rick Blatt, Deanna (Rick Rumble Jr. ) Crawford, Ryan (Shannon McQueen) Blatt, Josh Farnsworth, Katelyn Gutowski & Samantha Smith; 6 great-grandchildren Liam & Norah Crawford, Kristian & Kaylee Tundo, Ricky & Logan Blatt along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Family and friends may attend visitation from 9-11 AM Wednesday May 4, 2011 at the Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine Street Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM, Celebrated by Pastor Donald Shirk. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to distribute to Jim's favorite charities.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC AT 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.