Obituaries

THOMAS P. BRZYSKI – Age 67, of Batavia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 3, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born January 19, 1947 in Cheektowaga, NY, to the late Edward R. and Elma (Jordan) Brzyski.

   Mr. Brzyski is a US Air Force Veteran and was employed by Conrail for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching and antiqueing. A real sports enthusiast and New England Patriots fan.  

   Surviving is his beloved wife of 47 years, Maryan (Zielonka) Brzyski of Batavia; cherished daughters, Darlene (Christopher) Miller of Corfu and their children, Matthew (Laura), Amy (Kevin Schildwaster) & Morgan; Jody (Miguel Contreras-Pinto) Swable and their children, Sydney & Olivia of Rock Hill, SC; sisters, Linda (Larry) Gangler of Fillmore, NY and Michelle (Jeff) Kawa of Darien; great-grandson, Isaac along with many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 3-7 p.m. on Friday February 7, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Thomas's Life will begin at 7:00 p.m. The family wishes memorial contributions to the James P. Wilmont Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704 Rochester, New York 14642.

   Please share your memories of Thomas, with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF THOMAS P. BRZYSKI IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

Pavilion ~ Frederick R. Hackett, age 93, of York Road, passed away on Monday morning (Feb. 3, 2014) at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

     Mr. Hackett was born September 27, 1920 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a son of the late William and Edith Kellner Hackett.

     He will be remembered as a very caring and loving family man, who enjoyed camping, farming and being involved with ham radios.

     Mr. Hackett is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, Dorothy Rossborough Hackett, his six children; Darleen (Ronald) Rodgers of Warsaw, Sherrie (Thomas) Logsdon of MI, Timothy (Helena) Hackett of Spencerport, Rebecca Hackett of Pavilion, Jane Hackett of Batavia and Michael (Laurie) Hackett of Pavilion, daughter in law, Ann Hackett of Pavilion,  brother, Terry Hackett of TX, two sisters, Barbara Krigboun of CA and Nancy Dell of FL, brother in law, Charles Longhany of LeRoy, along with 23 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his “extended family”, as he and his wife opened their home as foster parents to many children over the years. 

     He was predeceased by a son, David Hackett, granddaughter, Marybeth James, great-granddaughter, Abby Logsdon,  brother and sister in law, Jack and Evelyn Hackett, two sisters and a brother in law, Delores and Manny Bolsei and Carole Longhany, and a brother in law, William Dell.

     Friends may call on the family on Saturday from 1 ~ 4 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt 19), LeRoy, where funeral services will be held at  4 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pavilion Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 156, Pavilion, N.Y. 14525.

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

ROSELLA R. NOBLE – Age 88, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday afternoon February 1, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1926 in Clarion, PA to the late Clarence and Bertha (McClain) Madill, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Beryl Charles Noble in 1991; daughter, Nancy Noble-Zack in 2008; brother, Jerry Madill and sister, Constance Wassell.

  Mrs. Noble was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Batavia, where she was also a Pioneer Girls leader. She enjoyed and taught ceramics, crocheting, crossword puzzles and reading. A member of the DAR (Daughter's of the American Revolution), Mrs. Noble had a great love for her family and a strong faith in the Lord.

   She is survived by her loving children, BC Noble of Batavia, Rosemary (Irwin) Crosby of S. Byron, Carolynn (Richard) Sharpe of Batavia, Barbara (James) Haralson of Texas, Sharon (Craig) Angst and Alice (Brian) McFerron all of Arkansas; brothers, Thomas (Debbie) Madill of Buffalo; sisters, Carol (Ellsworth "Chubby") Norton of Elba and Susan (David) Kinsman of Arkansas; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday February 6, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday February 7 at the Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine Street Batavia with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the church.           

Please share your memories of Mrs. Noble, with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

Elfreda M. Scroger, 78 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born on February 17, 1935 in Grand Marion, Michigan to the late William J. (Mary Thornton) Scroger. Elfreda worked for many years at Eastman Kodak. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Batavia and was an avid bingo player.

Elfreda is preceded in death by her brother William Scroger of Batavia.

She is survived by her sons; Rick ( Nicolette) Lang of Batavia; Timothy ( Helen) Lang of North Carolina; daughters; Deborah (John) Konieczny of Batavia; Holley (Edmund) Zaremski of East Oakfield; Jennifer (Ike) Behe of Gasport; sister Judy (Thomas) Jenkins of Batavia; Pat (John) Pangrazio; along with 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday February 5, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Thursday February 6, 2014 at the Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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.