Obituaries

Marjorie W. Alden, age 86, of Warsaw formerly of Perry, died on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she had been residing. She was born in Hume, New York on April 21, 1928 a daughter of the late Claude (Laura Miller) Webster. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray Alden who died in 1995 and a brother Beverly Webster.

Marjorie worked for M & T Bank in Perry for many years before her retirement. She was active in the Perry Alumni Association, and Order of the Eastern Star in Perry. She enjoyed doing number puzzles, crocheting, embroidery, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. She was known for her chocolate chip cookies.

She is survived by siblings: Leah Thater of LeRoy, Arlene Culbertson of Lima, Merle (Sharon) Webster of Perry and Graydon (Judy) Webster of Perry, a sister-in-law: Lolly Webster of Southern Pines, NC., along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday April 24th, 2014 from 2 to 4:30 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530 , where funeral services will follow at 4:30PM. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cloister Activities Program 171 N. Maple St. Warsaw, New York 14569, Wyoming County Nursing Facility Activities Program 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, New York or to the First Congregational Church 7205 Rt. 20A Perry, New York 14530. 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.

Anthony J. Pries, age 25, of Perry died on Monday April 21, 2014 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Thomas Scharet Sr. who died in 1992; Ernest Pries who died in 2001; aunt Sue Stewart and uncle Thomas Scharet Jr.

He was born in Warsaw. New York on July 27, 1988, a son of William and Joann (Scharet) Pries. Anthony was a graduate of Perry Central High School, he was currently a plumber for Mr. Rooter in Rochester, he had previously worked for the Pingrey and Parker farms, Letchworth State Park and delivered the Batavia Daily News as a child. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, working on vehicles and hanging out with friends and family.

He is survived by his parents: William and Joann (Scharet) Pries of Perry, a brother: Zack (Rachel Miller) Pries of Perry, a nephew: Matthew Joseph Pries, grandmothers: Isabel Pries of Warsaw and Bonnie (Carl) Wass of Warsaw, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Friends are invited to call from 10-11:00 AM on Friday April 25th at the Mt. Zion Tabernacle Church 5503 Broughton Rd. in Silver Springs, where services will follow at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest at Warsaw Cemetery.

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

Elba - Marjorie M. Bezon, 80, of Elba, passed away suddenly Friday, (April 18, 2014) in Elba.

Mrs. Bezon was born October 7, 1933 in Brockport, a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Marone) Fischer, Sr.

Marjorie was a lifelong member of St. Padre Pio Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society.  She was an active member of the Elba Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.  She enjoyed playing cards with her friends involved in the Elba Grange.  She greatly enjoyed spending time outside, working in her lawn and flower garden.

She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who would help anyone in need.  Her family was the most important thing in her life.  She will be missed by all who knew her.     

Mrs. Bezon is the wife of the late Stanley Bezon who passed away in 1990.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Frank (Bonnie) Bezon of Barre Center, Marylou (John) Townsend of Elba, and Daniel (Elizabeth) Bezon of Albion; grandchildren, Martin (Elizabeth) Bezon of Barre Center, Terrence (Jennifer) Bezon of Gates, Samantha Bezon of Barre Center, Daniel Townsend of Elba, Brennan (Jesse) Bezon of Corfu, Tiffany Bezon of Barre Center, and Nicholas (Tasha) Bezon of GA; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harry (Charlotte) Fischer, Jr. of PA; and a sister, Shirley (Bill) Rowles of Albion.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive along with her beloved Jack Russell, Stosh.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Fischer and a sister, Betty (late Edward) Buczek.

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  Marjorie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, (April 22, 2014) at St. Padre Pio Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Worship Site, 65 South Main Street, Elba.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of Mass Intentions or to Saint Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.  Please light a candle, share a story, or leave a condolence at www.burdettandsanford.com

TERESA RUSSO – Age 90, of Batavia, died Sunday evening April 13, 2014 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born November 26, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph & Rose (Buscaglia) Russo, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Alfieri and brother, Nunzio Russo.

     Ms. Russo was a local waitress at many area restaurants for over 60 years, a fan of OTB and up to the age of 88 she rode her bicycle as her main mode of transportation.

     Surviving is her loving brother, John (Betty) Russo of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews.

     There is no prior visitation, family & friends are invited to celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 26, 2014 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Site), 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020 and for more information please go to www.tomaszewskifh.com or call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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