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Dorothy E. Conway

Dorothy E. Conway, 92, of Attica died on April 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility.

Dot was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 6, 1921 to the late Thomas and Margaret Kennedy.  She married the late B. Joseph Conway on April 14, 1945, and moved to Attica thereafter.   The distance between Attica and her “Kentucky home” never interfered with her close relationship with her family, including her five siblings; Margaret Hartell (deceased), Mary Sills (deceased), Thomas J. Kennedy (deceased), Rose Renn, and Julia Goss.

For Dot, family was a paramount.  She loved spending time with her children, Jeanne (Albert) Beck, Joan Puccio, James (Conni) Conway, Joseph Conway, grandchildren; Richard (Debra) Puccio, Patrick (Candice) Puccio, Jennifer Schwartzott (Marvin Muller), Ryan (Amber) Conway, Erin Conway, Meghan Conway,  and great-grandchildren; Allison, Joseph, Ashyln, Aubrey Puccio, Mary, Maxwell Muller, Braden , and Shaelyn Conway, and they loved spending time with her.

To know Dot, was to lover her.  She “never met a stranger,” and made a positive, wonderful impression on everyone she met.  Dot was also a life-long sports fan, and could confidently recite the New York Yankees line-up on any given day.

Mrs. Conway was a long standing member of St. Vincent’s Parish in Attica, and was very proud that she was able to live long enough to see all eight of her great-grandchildren baptized.  She was also very proud of her Irish heritage, and was known to speak out an Irish blessing at family gatherings.

In addition to her children, and great-great grandchildren, Dot will be forever missed by countless nieces and nephews from Massachusetts to Kentucky.

Friends and family may call from 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Easter Sunday at Marley Funeral Home in Attica.  The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joachim and Anne in Attica on Monday, April 21 at 10:30AM.  She will be laid to rest in St. Vincent's Cemetery in Attica.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility Activities Fund, 400 North Main Street, Warsaw NY 14569 or Attica Rescue Squad, 11 Water Street, Attica NY 14011. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

 

Louis J. Gayton

Louis J. Gayton, age 75 of Batavia, New York died on Monday April 14, 2014 at his home in Batavia. He was born in Warsaw, New York on July 26, 1938 a son of the late Howard J. and Claribel Flohr Gayton.

Mr. Gayton worked for Trojan Industries in Batavia from 1960-1991, was the former Town Highway Superintendent for the Town of Bethany from 1992-2001, was currently holding the position of Town of Bethany Supervisor since 2005 and was a self employed electrician. He was a member of the Bethany Fire Department for over 50 years, he was on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross (Batavia Chapter) and was a state fire instructor. He enjoyed writing computer programs for area highway departments, hunting, fishing, camping and watching his grandchildren at their sporting events.

He is survived by his wife whom he married on June 15, 1985 Virginia Campbell Gayton, 5 daughters: Darla of NJ, Karen (David) Grice of Andover , Barbara (Thomas) Czworka of East Bethany, Brenda (Mark) Roller of Alliance, Ohio, and Melody (Ed Fryer) Heale of Batavia, 4 sons: Kim of NJ, James Heale of Hartford, CT., Victor (Malaine) Heale of Colorado Springs, Co., Gordon (Jeanne) Heale of Bergen and Mark Heale of Batavia , a sister: Doris Krauss of Perry, 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, a great great granddaughter, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Thursday April 17, 2014 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 18, 2014, 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.  For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry, please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

 

Viola A. DeSalvo

Viola A. DeSalvo, 76, of Batavia passed away on Monday April 14, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 4, 1937 in Buffalo to the late Susan E. Cratsenburg.  Mrs. DeSalvo worked for many years as a seamstress for Angelica Health Care Services in Batavia.  She enjoyed doing puzzles, walks with her son and loved having lunch with friends at the Salvation Army Church.  Viola loved her family very much and loved spending time with them. 

Mrs. DeSalvo is preceded in death by her husband Thomas DeSalvo, sons John (Butch) Wolcott and Kim Wolcott, Grandson Andrew Wolcott and Great-grandson Shawn Wolcott. 

Viola is survived by her daughter Tammy (Joseph) Cicatello of Batavia; Son’s Thomas (Pattie) DeSalvo of Batavia and Thomas (Mary) DeSalvo of Dansville, Millie Wolcott former wife of John Wolcott and chosen daughter of Viola; Step-daughters Toni DeSalvo of Mt. Morris and Patty DeSalvo of Rochester; many brothers and sisters; grandson Cristian J. DeSalvo; granddaughters Leah Cargill and Joelynn Cicatello along with 33 other grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday April 17, 2014 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 1420.
 
An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday April 18, 2014 at the funeral home.   Entombment will take place at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  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.

 

Ernest A. Klein

Ernest A. Klein, 79, of Attica  passed away on Friday April 11, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on January 11, 1935  in Buffalo to  the late Ernest (Ester Baer) Klein.  Ernest served in the United States Army with the Military Police and was stationed in Germany.  He retired from Attica Correctional Facility in 1998 after more than 30 years of service.  

Mr. Klein is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Foster) Klein; a daughter Cindy (Brian) Beedham of Attica; a son Brian (Gloria) Klein of Alden; two granddaughters, Amanda (Mark) Rajewski of Alden and Lisa (Tyler Schwab) Beedham of Attica. 

Friends are invited to call on Friday April 18, 2014 from 2-4PM and 6-8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011.  Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday April 19, 2014 at St. Luke’s Church, 30 Favor St. in Attica.  Internment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Department, 11 Water St. Attica or the Stevens Memorial Library, 146 Main St. Attica, NY 14011.  For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

Timothy R. Grice

Timothy R. Grice, 52, of Oakfield, passed away Tuesday (April 8, 2014) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

He was born in Batavia, NY on September 8, 1961, son of the late Robert E. Grice and Joan Henning Tullar of Batavia.

Timothy was a construction worker for Wormley Construction of Batavia and a member of City Church.

Surviving besides his mother is his step-father, Donald Tullar of Batavia. Brother, Ramie (Kelly) Grice of East Bethany. Sister, Pamela Lowe of Rochester. Half brother, Steven Grice of Batavia and half sister, Tonya Grice of Austin, TX. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a great nephew.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share in a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday (April 15th), 1:00pm at City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for distribution to various charities.

Expressions of condolence and memories of Tim may be shared 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.

Elizabeth A. Whitbeck

Elizabeth A. Whitbeck, 94, of Rochester and formerly of Akron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (April 9, 2014) at Wesley Gardens Nursing Home in Rochester.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 22, 1920, daughter of the late John and Mary Haley Pfohl.

She was formerly employed by Fisher Price Co. in Medina prior to her retirement and enjoyed gardening and making different kinds of crafts.

She was the wife of the late John Louis Whitbeck who died in 1975 and mother of the late George E. Whitbeck.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Dale) Whitbeck of Akron and James (Sally) Whitbeck of East Rochester. Daughter-in-law, Carma Whitbeck of Florida. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, brothers and a sister.

Elizabeth was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, condolences and thoughts on Sunday (April 13th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10am at St. Teresa’s R. C. Church in Akron. Interment will be in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Gardens Nursing Home, 3 Upton Park, Rochester, NY 14607 or in the form of Mass Offerings.

Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Helen K. Zorn

Helen K. Zorn, 86 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1927 in Batavia to the late John (Margaret Winling) Klein. Mrs. Zorn retired from Joanne Fabrics in Batavia after 32 years. She was a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and any type of needle work.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking and collecting cardinals. Mrs. Zorn is preceded in death by her husband Donald F. Zorn;  brothers Joseph, Paul, William, Donald and Cornelius Klein ; sisters Cecilia Zackey, Eileen Amedick, Henrietta Imbrecht, Margaret Radice, and Regina Redivivo, along with her brother-in-law Richard (Sybil) Zorn.

Helen is survived by her daughters Diane (Anthony) Totaro of Dublin CA, and Donna (Michael) Kowalczyk of Oakfield; son Daniel F. (Laura) Zorn of Pendleton; brother Henry (Bernice) Klein of Batavia; sister Veronica Miller of Oakfield; sisters-in-law Celia Klein of Batavia; Daisy Klein of Pembroke, along with 5 grandchildren, Lynn Marie, Andrew, Donald, Erin and Zachary.

Friends are invited to call on Friday April 11, 2014 from 4-8PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 1420.  A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 12, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org.  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.

Myron O. Lederhouse

Myron O. Lederhouse, 100, of Gasport, passed away peacefully on Sunday (April 6, 2014) at the Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, NY.

He was born in Lockport, NY on February 1, 1914, son of the late Oron and Myrta Lederhouse.

Myron was employed by General Motors in Lockport prior to his retirement.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Patricia) Lederhouse of Akron and Gary (Carol) Lederhouse of Gasport.  He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may gather to share memories, thoughts and condolences on Thursday (April 10th) from 12-2pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron.  A funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 2pm.  Burial will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Akron, NY.

Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

 

Orma L. Welker

Orma L. Welker, 89, of Attica passed away Monday April 7, 2014 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw NY.  Orma was born in Auburn, NY to the late Walter and Zelda (Thomas) Hutchings.  She was the wife of the late Gordon Welker, sister of Robert (Norma) Hutchings of Northfield Illinois and the mother of  Linda (James) Yoder of Batavia.

She is preceded in death by her sons Gary and Jeffery.  Orma had four grandchildren; Paul (Kelly) Welker, Kimberly (Jeff) Lynk, Melissa Yoder and Gregory (Lindsay) Yoder, and three great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday April 11, 2014 from 10:00AM - 11:30AM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC.  She will be laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

Memorials can be made to Attica Rescue Squad, 11 Water St., Attica NY 14011 or the Attica Historical Society, 130 Main St. Attica. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011
 

Daniel P. Chapman

Daniel P. Chapman, 56, of Alexander passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014.  Born October 29, 1957 he was the son of the late Edmund and Wilma (Simmons) Chapman. Dan graduated from Alden High School in 1976.  He worked at Scott Aviation in Lancaster, NY for 23 years.  Dan enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  Dan was a loving and devoted husband.  He and his wife enjoyed traveling, attending concerts and attending shows at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.  Dan took pride in his home and gardens.  He was an avid sports fan, especially the Lakers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy (Iocco) Chapman of 25 years; brother, William (Patti Lewandowski) Chapman; his brothers and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, three great nieces and two great nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 P.M., Thursday at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY.  Funeral Services will be immediately following.

Memorials may be made to MDA, Rochester Chapter. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

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