Obituaries

ARTHUR R. "BUZZ" LOWE – Age 82, of Oakfield, died peacefully Wednesday evening October 29, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1932 in Oakfield, a son of the late Harold and Erma (Snyder) Lowe, also preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Lowe; siblings, Edwin & Tom Lowe, Norma Semar and Beverly Klos.  

   Mr. Lowe was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict where he earned the Korean Service Medal w/Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service to our country. He retired in 1994 from UPS after 25 years of service and then spent 20 years as a courier for the Bank of Akron. A former member of the Oakfield Community Bible Church and First Presbyterian Church of Oakfield where he served as a Church Elder. Buzz was a well-known area "handyman", enjoyed bowling, woodworking and his once a month breakfast with his retired UPS buddies. His wife children and grandchildren will remember him as a strong, devoted family man who always put them first.

   Surviving is his beloved wife of 57 years, M. Carol (Oakes) Lowe of Oakfield; loving children, Raymond "Buzz" (Deborah) Lowe, Jan (Mark) Colopy and Jo (Jeff) Qamoos all of Oakfield; sisters, Midge (Larry) NiCastro of Albion, Arlene Scopano of FL; brothers-in-law, Herb (Fran) Oakes of NC, Milford (Jean) Oakes of SC; sisters-in-law, Nancy Lowe of LeRoy and Irene (Roger) Anderson of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, Kellie (Rob) Buchanan, Raymond (Buzzie) (Amanda) Lowe, Sarah Lowe, Ashley & Jessica Colopy; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin, Laney, Morgan, Nolan, Madison and Bentley along with many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday November 2, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC  4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will held 11:00 a.m. Monday November 3. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to be used for a charity of their choice. Burial will be in Cary  Cemetery with Full Military Honors.  

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

THE FAMILY OF ARTHUR R. "BUZZ" LOWE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

Margaret E. "Peggy" Riorden, 66, of Rochester formerly of Perry died on October 27, 2014 at her home in Rochester.  She was born in Rochester, New York on October 28, 1947 a daughter of the late Charles and Rita (Kelly) Simmons.  Peggy was a registered nurse while she lived in St. Louis for many years and worked in the US Postal Service in Rochester.  She was a member of the Celebrate Church in Leicester. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, antiques, shopping, crafts and loved animals especially her cat Mr. Miles.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a brother John Simmons.

Peggy is survived by a daughter Katherine (Eric) Bochetto of Rochester, 2 sons Jeffrey (Rosanna) Riorden of Durham, NC, Matthew (Sara) Riorden of St. Louis, MO, 5 sisters Theresa Richardson of Kodiak, AK, Barbara Simmons of Rochester, Marie (Joseph) Macko of Spencerport, Patricia Harper of Ovid, Christine Collins of Brooksville, FL, a brother James Simmons of Rochester, 3 grandchildren Alexandria Riorden, Brayden Bochetto and Quinn Riorden along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 10am – 1pm on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC.  98 North Main Street Perry, where funeral services will follow at 1:00pm.  She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm 99 Victor Road  Fairport, NY 14450 for more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

ELEANOR L. LUCE - 79, of East Pembroke, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon October 28, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1934 in Cowlesville, NY to the late Robert and Frieda (Grampp) Humel; also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert & Ernest Humel and Alice Martin.

   Mrs. Luce worked at the former Dohler-Jarvis, Kistner Concrete and Fontrick Door, Inc. She was a member of High Point Community Church, enjoyed old school country and bluegrass music, wild animals, her flower beds and Christmastime. A curious and simple woman who will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother, sister and grandmother.

   Surviving are her loving children, Cheryl Luce of Batavia, LeeAnn (Brian) Swimline of East Pembroke and Michael (Ellen Blanc) Luce of Medina; brothers, Gordon (Jackie) Humel of Nashville, TN, Norman (Mary Lou) Humel of East Pembroke, Kenneth (Janet) Humel of Lake Norman, NC; sisters, Elsie Duckworth of Dunkirk, NY, Elfrieda (David) Bridge of Batavia, Shirley Evans of Fillmore and Linda (Steve) Dibble of Batavia; grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Luce and Patrick Kempie; brother-in-law, Jerry Martin of Batavia; daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Luce of Batavia along with many nieces, nephews and her church family.

   Family and friends may are invited to a Celebration of Eleanor's Life11:00 a.m. Saturday November 8, 2014 at High Point Community Church 1163 Main Road Corfu, New York 14036, celebrated by Pastor Bobby Dean. Memorials in her memory can be made to the church and a private family burial will be in Darien Cemetery.

   Please leave your words of comfort to her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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