Obituaries

Sharon L. Davis, 75 of Attica, passed away on January 20, 2023. She was born in Buffalo on April 13, 1947 to the late Gordon and Alice (Arndt) LeFort. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Davis, children, Lezlie Nearhood and Peter Davis II, granddaughter, Racheal Houlihan.

Mrs. Davis retired from Attica Correctional Facility after many years. She was a member of TOPS Group and camped seasonally at Dream Lake for over 20 years. Sharon enjoyed canning, gardening and her cats.

She is survived by children, Tonya (Timothy) Houlihan of Castile, Traci Cooper of Franklin, NC, siblings, Richard (Jackie) LeFort of TN, Linda Mattice of Rochester, Patricia LeFort of Stafford, Rita (Scott) Welker of Attica, Mary (Ronald) Motz of Batavia, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wyoming County SPCA, 808 Creek Road, Attica, NY 14011. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Frances C. Marcello, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born July 7, 1932 in Batavia, to the late Nicholas and Mary (Trinchera) Colantonio. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years Joseph S. Marcello, son Nicholas Marcello.

Mrs. Marcello loved to cook and bake for her family, especially on holidays, making family traditional Italian recipes. She loved to sew, knit and crochet baby sweaters, hats, scarfs and blankets. She worked at GTE Sylvania and Carr’s Department Store in her younger years.

Frances was a woman of deep faith, saying her daily prayers and rosary. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports.

She is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Denise) Marcello of Hattiesburg, MS, Ava (Ronald) King, Mark (Roni) Marcello, Lori (Robert) Waite, Philip (Kim) Marcello, sister Carmella Ilacqua, all of Batavia, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kinne, Carol (Bryce) Casey, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 4 to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. A 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. 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.

Batavia - Rodney J. Herdegen, 74 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, (January 24, 2023) at his home in Batavia.

Mr. Herdegen was born January 20, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Pashong) Herdegen.

Rod is the husband of Pamela J. (Beswick) Herdegen of Batavia. They met in middle school and became friends. In 8th grade, they went on one date - to the movies. In her yearbook, Rod wrote, "Pam, I wish you the best of luck in the world. You deserve to best. Don't forget all the fun we had, especially in the 7th and 8th grade. Be good and I hope I see you after graduation. Love ya, Rod."

He went one way, and Pam another. They both married other people and both had two children. A decade later at their high school reunion, they both showed up divorced. Pam moved to Florida with Rod in 1979. The two were married December 24, 1979 and the rest is history.

Rodney served his country honorably with the Air Force during Vietnam, was an avid Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees, and Batavia Muckdogs fan. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving along with his wife are his children, Rhonda (Dennis) Fox of Pembroke, and Kenneth (Marie) Heredegen of Apopka, Florida; step-children, Stacey Daprizio of Batavia, and Stephanie (Pete) D'Alba of Stafford; grandchildren, Edward and Alex Grosskopf, Kayla and Lyssa Herdegen, Peyton and Katlyn Daprizio, Bryce and Baylee D'Alba; great-grandchildren, Tallulah, Violet, Zachariah, and Rowena; brother, Dwayne "Butch" (Janet) Herdegen of Stafford; a sister, Roberta (late Don) Barlow of South Carolina.

Rod's funeral service was held privately. He was laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021.  

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Lillian M. Martin, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 23, 2023 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary, North Carolina.

She was born March 7, 1930, in S. Alabama, NY , a daughter of the late Charles Frederick Fitzsimmons and Dora Agnes Hitchcock.  She graduated from Oakfield Alabama High School in 1947.  She was a seamstress at Melton Shirt Factory and a homemaker.

Lillian is predeceased by her husband, John Philip Martin; and her siblings Hazel Fitzsimmons, Robert Fitzsimmons, Elmer Fitzsimmons and Nellie
Graziaplena.

Surviving are her children, Cherie (Gary) Kazda of Jenks, Oklahoma and Cindy (Daniel) Lallo of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Kim Kazda of Highland Village,  Texas, Vickie  Lease of  Jenks,  Oklahoma, Lisa (Franmir) Ramirez of Jenks, Oklahoma, Katie Lallo of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina and Joshua Lallo of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; five great-grandchildren; her sister Freda Klotzbach of Kenmore; many nieces and nephews.

She loved her family and attending church.  She loved to travel.  She visited all 50 states including making it to the very last one she needed to visit by going on a cruise to Alaska with her daughters in 2019.  She also visited several foreign countries and lived in Germany with her husband during his service in the army.  She enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills play and loved to play bingo.  She was very proud of her Irish Heritage.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Jordan Oaks Retirement Community and Home Instead for their kindness while Lillian lived there.  They would often comment what a sweet, funny lady she was.

She will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery.  A Memorial Service will be planned for late summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Shepherds Church, 6051 Tryon Rd, Cary, North Carolina 27518 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14020, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate.

To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements for Lillian were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield, (585) 948-5325.