Obituaries

 Anna May Hersee, 90, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on Thursday May 8, 2014 at her residence.  She was born on March 27, 1924 in Clarence Center to the late Clyde (Magdalena) Knapp.  Mrs. Hersee was a long time member of East Bethany Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her late husband Maurice who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997.    

Anna May is survived by her children Paul (Elaine) Hersee of West Seneca, Roy (Patricia) Hersee of East Bethany, and Ellen (James) Kostanciak of Oakfield; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

There are no prior calling hours.  A celebration of her life will be announced by the family at later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.  For more information please call 585-591-1212 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.

Norma J. Zinni, 83, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at United Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1931 in  Batavia to  the late Clayton and Roslind (Eccleston) Blossom. She is preceded in death by her husband Nicholas F. Zinni who passed away on February 20, 2014. Mrs. Zinni was a longtime member of Ascension Parish-St. Anthony’s. She worked at Batavia High School baking and was known as the “Cookie Lady”. Norma was very unselfish and extremely generous always willing to help anyone that she could. She loved doing ceramics, refinishing furniture and antiquing.   

Norma is survived by her children Nicholas (Ellen); David (Elisa); Vincent (Sabrina); Joseph (Jill) Zinni all of Batavia; Rosanne Zinni of Rochester; Theresa (Paul) McNally of Fairport; sister Catherine Barber of Batavia; 10 grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Friday May 9, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday May 10, 2014 at  Ascension Parish 15 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ricky Palermo Foundation www.rickypalermo.org or to the United Memorial Medical Center Foundation (Hospice Floor) 127 North St. Batavia, NY 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.

DORIS A. SANTERCOLE – Age 66, of Kent, NY, died peacefully Saturday morning May 3, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1947 in Buffalo, NY a daughter of the late George & Josephine (Yannacio) Santercole.

   Doris was a graduate of Villa Maria College of Buffalo, and the State University of New York at Buffalo where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She was an artist and craftswoman, notably talented in photography, jewelry-making and woodworking. While working at Emma: Women’s Books and Gifts in Buffalo, she became active in the women’s community, taking part in a variety of activities and playing a role in Wild Wimmin Productions, bringing female performers to the Tralfamadore Café.  Doris had a great passion for automobiles, old and new. She loved the water, walking on the beach, swimming in the ocean, watching sailboats, and following the America’s Cup Races. She was one of Disney’s greatest fans, keeping a running list of questions to ask Walt when she met him in heaven. She sang in the Kendall Community Choir, as well as her church choir. She loved pets and had a difficult time turning away any stray. She was very proud of her Italian heritage and enjoyed cooking and feeding others. 

   Doris is survived by her beloved partner of 33 years, Anna Bayerl of Kent, NY; sisters, Kathleen (Robert) Pittman, Joyce Terrana, Gloria Eileen (John) Bovey along with several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.

   Family and friends are invited to celebrate her Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 10, 2014 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church 1 East Main Street LeRoy, New York 14482. Memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

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

DAVID S. "CHIEF" HALL - Age 67, of Stafford, died peacefully Saturday morning May 3, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born February 2, 1947 in Buffalo, NY to the late Lawrence and Winifred (Bolton) Hall.

   David was a State Inspector for the New York State Racing/Wagering Board. He will always be remembered for his passion, dedication and love for his family.

   He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Donna (King) Hall of Stafford; beloved father of, Colby (Danielle) Hall of Warrenton, VA; Katherine Hall of Fairfax, VA and Tyler Hall of New Orleans, LA; brother, Steve (Joanne) Hall of Stafford along with several nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of David's Life, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday May 6, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of LeRoy Main & Clay Streets LeRoy, New York 14482. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the LeRoy Pantry & Help Fund, Inc. 48 Main Street LeRoy, New York 14482.           

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

THE FAMILY OF DAVID "CHIEF" HALL IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.