Obituaries

Stafford ~ David J. Panek, age 51, of Transit Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

     Mr. Panek was born June 24, 1962 in Batavia, N.Y., a son of the late Edward and Rosemary Lamendola Panek.

     He was an avid sportsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley-Davidson and snowmobile.  He was also a Brother of the Steel Eagles Motorcycle Club.

     Mr. Panek is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Nicholas) Thompson of Wyoming, grandsons; Blake and Aidan Thompson; brothers, Duane (Carol) Lamendola of Chili, Ed Panek of Batavia, Robert Panek of Daytona Beach and Ronald (Gerri) Panek of Wyoming; sisters, Denise (Robert) Renouf of Hornell, Sheree Panek of Pavilion and Mary (David) Coates of LeRoy; mother and father in law, Kathy and Charles Snyder II of Osceola, NY, sister in law, Tara (Charles) Beck of Osceola, NY, brother in law, Charles Snyder III of Osceola, NY, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Heather Snyder Panek. 

     Family and friends may call on Friday from 1 ~ 3 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where services will be held at 3 P.M.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to David's family to establish an education trust fund for his grandsons. 

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with David's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Oakfield – Jeffrey E. Muntz, 31, of Oakfield, a Fork Lift Operator at US Gypsum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (May 15, 2014) at Medina Memorial Health Care System, in Medina.

Mr. Muntz was born March 28, 1983 in Batavia, a son of Roy and Shelly (Waite) Muntz, Jr. of Oakfield.

He greatly enjoyed fishing, riding his wheeler, and his dogs.  Jeff had an incredible sense of humor.  He was a practical jokester who loved to laugh and make others laugh.  He had a heart of gold, and would help anyone he could. 

Jeff will be remembered for his belief that you only live once, for his love of pizza, and most of all, for his smile.

He is the husband of Lindsay Ryan-Muntz, of Bergen.  The two were married June 18, 2011.

Surviving along with his wife and parents are his brothers, Roy Muntz, III of Batavia, Alan and Robert Muntz both of Oakfield; maternal grandparents, Darwin Waite of NC, and Doris Waite of Oakfield; paternal grandparents, Roy and Evelyn Muntz, Sr. of Oakfield; a nephew, Roy Muntz, IV of Batavia.  Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends also survive.

He is preceded in death by an uncle, Brett Waite.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  A Memorial Service will be held at a time to be announced by the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 184, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Please share a story, light a candle, or leave a condolence at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Roxanna L. "Roxy" Lawless, age 75, of Perry died on Wednesday May 14th at the home of her son in Florida. She was born in Albion, New York a daughter of the late Richard (Jean Howes) Brown. She is preceded in death by her brother Richard Brown II.

Roxy graduated with her Bachelors degree in education from SUNY Geneseo. She taught school at many area schools, retiring from Warsaw Elementary School in 2003 where she taught 4th grade for 11 years, prior to Warsaw Elementary she was a substitute teacher for Perry Central School. Her love was to teach children, she was a mentor to many people, she was considered by many as a mother or grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time with her family.

She is survived by her husband whom her married on January 2, 1974 Leo Lawless, a daughter: Monica Salamone of Ft. Myers, Fl., 3 sons: Mark (Katrina) Barone of Ocala, Fl., Matthew Lawless of Kearny, NJ, Christopher Lawless of Jeffersonville, VT., a sister: Linda (John) Dale of Albion, 10 grandchildren: William (Sara) Emmons, Nicholas Emmons, Michael Sturm, Jacob Cartwright, Krista Barone, Joel Barone, Sarah Safford, Justin Safford, and Victoria Safford, 8 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday 18th, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7-9pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530. Graveside services will be on Monday May 19th at 1:00 pm at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolance visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Timothy Jay Hensen, 57, of Cowlesville passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born September 27, 1956 in Buffalo, NY to the late Donald E. Hensen (Virginia M. Killian) Hensen. Mr. Hensen was a member of the United Church of Christ.

Timothy is survived by a brother Craig (Kathleen) Hensen and a sister Donna Bischoff  both of Cowlesville. 

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the Family. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cowlesville Fire Department, 789 Church Street, Cowlesville, NY 14037. 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 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011.