Obituaries

Kelli was born on August 10, 1973 in Batavia, New York a daughter of L. Stephen (Candice Wilson) Snider. She passed away November 10, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love of her family after a 33 year brave and courageous battle with cancer. Kelli was a 1992 graduate of Perry High School, and graduated from SUNY Cortland with her masters degree in education. She was a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Keshequa Central School in Nunda for 15 years. She enjoyed teaching her students at Keshequa, trying to make a difference in each of their lives. She enjoyed camping, animals, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Shirley Snider and Verna (Charles) Wilson; father-in-law Harry J. Graves Jr.

She is survived by her beloved husband Gregory M. Graves whom she married on October 6, 2006, her loving parents; L. Stephen and Candi Snider of Warsaw, her daughter: Bayley Graves at home, a step-daughter; Amanda Graves of Friendship, a paternal grandfather; Lawrence Snider of Holley, mother-in-law; Marguerite Graves of Springhill, Fl., sister-in-law; Brenda (Robert) Borne of Wellsville, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and her extended family at Keshequa Central School.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday November 13, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday November 14, 2013 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Avon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gregory Graves to set up an education fund for her daughter Bayley @ P.O. Box 312 Avon, NY 14414. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
 

Dillard A. Judd, 78, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday (November 9, 2013) at Genesee County Nursing Home.

He was born in Starke, FL on October 10, 1935, a son of the late Dillard and Celia Judd.

Dillard grew up in Starke, FL and was an animal control officer prior to moving to Batavia.  He was a carpenter for numerous business’s in the Batavia area.  He was also involved with the Civil Air Patrol in his younger years.

Dillard was the husband of the late Ruth Ann Judd.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Marty) Sellers of Starke, FL. Brothers, Thomas (LaVerne) Judd of Graham, NC, John (Nancy) Judd of Ashville, NC.  Sister, Judy Stastny of Keystone Hieghts, FL.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation.  Services will be at the convenience of the family.

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, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Randall A. "Randi" Miller, 26 of Lancaster formerly of Cowlesville  passed away November 9, 2013. She was born May 19, 1987 in Warsaw to Douglas H. (Nancy M. Kilian) Miller of Cowlesville. Randi loved the outdoors, doing landscaping and she was a very talented artist. She was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Bennington. Randi was an excellent athlete especially softball. She will be remembered as being very kind hearted. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Ralph R. Kilian. 

Randi is survived by her parents; sisters Alexandria R. Miller, Georgie A. Miller, grandmother Arlene Kilian all of Cowlesville; grandparents Herman (Ester) Miller of North Java; loving boyfriend Jake Wujek of Lancaster along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday November 14, 2013 from 4 to 8 PM at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 15, 2013 at Holy Family Parish 4316 Route 98 North Java. She will be laid to rest in the Cowlesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.wish.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. For more information please call (585) 591-1212.  Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Punta Gorda, FL/Batavia – Frank Strollo, 71, of Punta Gorda, Fl and formerly of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Monday (October 28, 2013) at his home.

Mr. Strollo was born May 14, 1942, a son of the late Ralph and Virginia (Fiore) Strollo.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Punta Gorda and a former member of St. Anthony’s Church in Batavia.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Batavia Golf Club as well as the St. Andrews South Golf Club in Punta Gorda.  He was a retired corrections officer and was a member of the Forgotten Victims of Attica.

Frank is the husband of Grace (Almeter) Strollo of Punta Gorda, Fl.  The two were married May 1, 1979 and enjoyed 34 wonderful years together.

Surviving along with his wife are his children, Frank J. Strollo of Rochester, Christine (Scott) Harris of Point Venture, Tx, Michelle (Michael) Perkins of Pavilion, Philip Boss of East Bethany, and Luanne Jacobs of Batavia; grandchildren, Frank, Anthony, Ethan, Mason, Zachary, Hannah, Kaleigh, Taylor, and Jenna; siblings, Anthony (Kathleen) Strollo of Albany, Florence (Donald) Skinner of Batavia, Mary Ann Strollo of Rochester, and Delores (Michael) Fee of Rochester.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Friends are invited to Frank’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday (November 13, 2013) at 9:30 a.m. at Resurrection Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  Private entombment will be held at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia at the convenience of the family. 

To light a candle, share a story, or leave a condolence, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.