Obituaries

Batavia - Patricia M. Hinz , 60 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born Tuesday, February 13th, 1962 in Batavia, NY the daughter of William and Diane Shamp.

She was an active member of the Oakfield Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia loved spending time in the outdoors, camping, visiting with family and friends, loving her fur babies, and spoiling her grandchildren. Patricia grew up in Oakfield, NY where she graduated high school and married the love of her life, Larry (Jay) Hinz Jr., on October 9, 1982 at St. Cecilia's worship site. Patricia proudly served in the ARMY Reserves, was a loving and devoted wife, and raised 2 wonderful children. Patricia is survived by her husband, Larry (Jay) Hinz Jr., of Batavia; children, Suzanne Cole, of West Henrietta, and Joseph (Robyn) Hinz, of Brockport; parents, William (Diane) Shamp, of Oakfield; grandchildren, Charles "Charlie" Cole, Anthony "Tony" Cole, and Esme Hinz; sibling, Larry Shamp of Robbins, NC and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In death Patricia is reunited with her brother, Paul Shamp.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY. Patricia’s memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdett&sanford.com.

John Lemuel Sackett, Jr. died at home January 2nd, 2023. Born July 18, 1928, the third child and only son to John L. Sackett and Florence Minerva Wells Sackett of Riga, NY.

Raised with three sisters on a farm, after attending Alfred State College, John hitchhiked to Kansas State University (BS) and served in the intelligence service of the US Army during the Korean War. He married Jean E. Lovejoy in 1956 and worked as a dairy farm manager before buying and moving to their own farm in Byron with their three children- Deborah (Jay Miller), John III (Rose)- both deceased- and Charles (Amy).

John completed his MS in Education at Cornell University after losing his left hand in a farm accident while harvesting corn. He taught agriculture at LeRoy and Warsaw high schools and then Agricultural Mechanics at Gen-Wyo Co. BOCES until his retirement.

John was active in local politics and served for years as Byron Town Supervisor and a Genesee County Legislator. He was an engaging conversationalist and was always eager to discuss current issues with anyone. John believed strongly in the value of the exchange of ideas and opinions and was a prolific writer of letters to the editor in the Batavia Daily News. He especially championed personal responsibility, lower taxes and freedom from government interference.

He was a life member of Byron Kiwanis, NRA, Genesee Co. SCOPE and various agricultural organizations. He was also an avid private pilot and past president of the Genesee County Pilots Assn. He enjoyed flying his plane and using his tractors and did so into his 9th decade despite infirmities and handicaps.

Ultimately, John was a farmer and teacher who believed that one reaps what one sows. He spent his life sowing good seed, pulling weeds and hoping to reap a manifold harvest. He leaves five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for both John and Jean Sackett will be held later in the spring.

Memorials may be made to the Byron Kiwanis Club. To leave messages 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.

Bergen ~ Peacefully at home with his family, Pat passed away on January 26^th, just shy of his 80^th birthday. 

     He was predeceased by his parents; Salvatore and Rose Camelio; sons, Patrick and Peter Camelio; brother, Joseph Camelio and brother-in-law, Frank DiQuattro.

     Pat is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Linda Camelio; son, Dominick (Bridget) Camelio; daughter, Catherine Rose (Richard) Figaro; sister, Marie DiQuattro; brother, James (Emma) Camelio; sister-in-law, Ann Camelio; granddaughters, Madelynn Mary Camelio, Grace and Zoey Shepard; grandsons, Nicholas David and Alex Patrick Figaro, along with several nieces, nephews and many friends.

     Pat grew up on Scio Street in Rochester.  He attended Mount Carmel School and East High.  After school, he joined the Operating Engineers and later became the owner/manager of Demo’s Truck Parts Inc. in Bergen. 

     Pat was a member of St. Brigid Church in Bergen and the Holy Name Society.  He enjoyed his time socializing with his friends, especially at the Bergen Farm Market diner. How he loved to go to the truck and tractor shows to see “old iron”.  He even ventured out to Las Vegas a few times to the trade shows to see all of the “new iron” construction equipment. However, we believe his true fun was people watching, no matter where he was, he would sit and patiently wait passing the time by taking in all of the doings!

     Pat was friend to many, but watch out for those who broke the law as he was right there to help apprehend the bad guys, whether at Walmart or at Demo’s. He had a lot of tales to tell!

For all those that knew him you will certainly remember his smile, his smirk and his sense of humor!  What a guy he was!

     Family and friends may call on Friday, February 3 from 4 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish at the St. Brigid Church location, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen, NY.

     In lieu of flowers, the family has selected Mary Cariola Children’s Center and the Holy Name Scholarship Fund through Our Lady of Mercy/St. Brigid Parish.  Both organizations held a special place in Pat’s heart.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Pat’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Katherine “Kay” M. Ognibene, 96 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. She was born December 19, 1926 in Batavia, to the late Paul and Mary (DeCarlo) Martino. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel Ognibene, along with all of her siblings.  

Kay was a longtime Realtor and was very well known locally. She was a member of Professional Woman’s Association, Paulo Busti Cultural Foundation, Real Estate Association and Resurrection Parish.

She is survived by her children, Stephen, Mary Jo Ognibene both of Batavia, William Ognibene of Rush, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church. To leave an online 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.