Obituaries

KAROL LAVRINCIK SR. – Age 87, of Darien Center, died peacefully Monday morning September 29, 2014 at his home under the care of Wyoming County Hospice. He was born September 11, 1927 in Romania, a son of the late Jan and Maria Lavrincik.  

   Mr. Lavrincik was in the roofers local union #74 and was a self-employed farmer for many years. A member of Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church, he enjoyed farming, gardening, growing his own grapes and making homemade wine, was a beekeeper and had a love of the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

   Surviving is his beloved wife of over 50 years, Dorothy (Grigsby) of Darien Center; sons, Karl (Deb) Lavrincik Jr. of Warsaw, John (Ann) Lavrincik & Richard (Brenda) Lavrincik all of Attica; daughter, Kathryn (Tom) Lukasik of Attica; sister, Francesca Sfzarski of Attica; his wonderful caregivers, Gerri & Virginia; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday October 1, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewksi Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Wyoming County Hospice or the Bennington Volunteer Fire Department. Private burial will be in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery.  

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

THE FAMILY OF KAROL LAVRINCIK SR. IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

William E. Sutter, age 83, of Perry, died on Monday September 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 1, 1931 a son of the late William and Agnes Sutten.

William worked for the Nickel Plate Road Railroad, Morton Salt Co. and the Rochester Laborer’s Union. He served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was on the USS Hammer DD-718. He received the United Nations Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service medal and the China Service Medal. He was a member of the Perry VFW Post #5009, National Geographic Society, and the American Legion Post #799 in Buffalo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, watching old war movies and talking about his experience in the war.

He is survived by his companion for 23 years Thelma Flint of Perry; step-daughter Kristie (Thomas) Fravel of Perry; step-sons Randy (Colleen) Newton of Livonia , Roy Newton of Perry; grandchildren Kenneth, Marissa, Dakota, Caleb, Aubrey, Mary and Lucy.

Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. 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.

Jay M. Cummings, 65, of Darien passed away on Sunday September 28, 2014 at home. He was born February 5, 1949 in Batavia to the late Donald (Elizabeth McLaggen) Cummings. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald Cummings.

Jay owned and operated Cummings Collision, along with loving cars he was an avid fisherman. He loved his children very much and enjoyed spending time with his family.  

He is survived by his sons Jay R. Cummings of Greece, Steven M. Cummings of Darien; daughter Danielle E. Cummings of Spring Hill, FL; sisters Joyce Gold of Depew, Nancy (Ken) Alfis of Batavia, Peggy (Dave) Thompson of Churchville; granddaughter Jaylynn Cummings along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday October 1, 2014 from 5 to 9 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will take place on Thursday October 2, 2014 at the Funeral Home. Mr. Cummings will be laid to rest in Darien Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice 29 Liberty St Suite 6 Batavia, New York 14020 or Mercy Flight Western New York 100 Amherst Villa Road Buffalo, New York 14225. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit Marley Funeral Home. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

LeRoy ~ Palmina "Pam" M. O'Geen, age 82, of Gilbert Street, passed away early Saturday morning (Sept. 27, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

     Miss O'Geen was born July 6, 1932 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Joseph G. and Pauline Maloni O'Geen.

     She will be remembered as a loving and compassionate sister and aunt, who was devoted to her family.  She enjoyed baking and spending time with her nieces and nephews.  She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Church and was a retired telephone operator, having worked at Lapp Insulator Company and Eastman Kodak.

     She is survived by her siblings, Sarah Zinni of Batavia, Frank (Rose) O'Geen of Batavia, Salvatore (Joan) O'Geen of LeRoy, Philip (JoAnn) O'Geen of LeRoy, Joseph A. (Donna) O'Geen of LeRoy and Connie Cecere of LeRoy, along with many loving nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a brother, James M. O'Geen.

     Family and friends are invited to attend her Rite of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Private interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either Crossroads House or American Heart Association.

     Your memories and condolences may be offered to Miss O'Geen's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Miss O'Geen and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.