Obituaries

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.

Chester W. Lew, of Byron, died October 27, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at Unity Hospital, Rochester  NY.

A lifetime resident of Genesee County and born September 25, 1931, in South Byron, enjoyed gardening, birds, dogs, travel (50 states) and all the greats.

He was the only son of the late William and Sophie Lewandoski.  Mr. Lew is survived and loved by his wife of 50 years, Eunice Bennett Lew.

Mr. Lew was a retired journeyman electrician, who worked 27 years at Owens-Illinois in Brockport, and 14 years at Adelman’s Electric in Batavia. He was a life member of the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia, the Byron Historical Society, the West Batavia Hunt Club, the Polish Falcons’ Nest #493, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1602, the Tennessee Squire Club, the Bluebird Society, Volunteers for Animals, the GMP Union, and the YWCA. Mr. Lew was a member of the Gillam Grant Center and the Seven Springs Country Club.

He graduated from Batavia High School, attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Genesee Community College. Mr. Lew was in the US Army for four years during the Korean War and reached the level of Corporal. He retired from the Brockport Credit Union after 30 years as Board Member.

Surviving are an only son Eric (Janet) Saile of Batavia; daughter Sharon (Ron) Reynolds of Milan, Ohio; our two chosen daughters Laurie (Jim) Vogt of Byron and Nita Tolejko of Batavia; six grandchildren Jason Saile, Ellen Traver, Sarah Saile, Richard Ryan, Mary Ryan, Sara Brunner; three sisters Helen Sikorski and Jean Glowacki, Mary Luplow. He is preceeded in death by his four late sisters Mary McCarthy, Nellie Kearns, Fran Smith and Kay Miller.

There are no calling hours, but a memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia at 1 p.m. on November 1, 2014, with a luncheon to follow.  Honorary Bearers will include Nick D’Aurizio of Batavia, Jim Vogt of Byron, Earl Roth of Elba, Frank Wojak of Rochester, George Heins of Byron, and Todd Nowak of Byron.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621 Batavia, New York  14020. 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.

John J. Gavlak, 87, of Perry, died on Sunday October 26, 2014 at the VA Center in Batavia. He was born on June 15, 1927 in East Douglas, MA. to the late Julius (Susan Susienka) Gavlak.
He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II and with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Francis Gavlak and a sister Helen Fox.

John retired from Cipriano Brothers Construction in Mt. Morris where he had worked for 36 years.
He was a former member of the Perry Kiwanis, and a member of the Perry VFW. He enjoyed gardening, reading, coin collecting, antiques, traveling and going to the casino. 

He is survived by his loving wifeRegina (Petrovitz) Gavlak whom he married on January 17, 1953; children Karen (Douglas) Heiby of Perry, Mary Jane Gavlak of Snowflake, AZ., Regina (Russell) Flint of Warsaw, David Gavlak of Syracuse, Steven Gavlak of Warsaw, Michael Gavlak of SanFidel, N.M.; sisters Pauline Gavlak of East Douglas, MA., Mary Plante of Manchaug, Ma.; brother Julius (Evelyn Cronin) Gavlak of Culver City, CA.; grandchildren Timothy (Bridget) Gavlak, Derek (Heather) Heiby, Devon (James) Abejo, Julie, Thomas,  John Grills; 2 great grandgrandsons Ethan and Trenton Gavlak, along with many nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling and services will be held at a later date.
 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or by visiting www.lung.org.  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.