Obituaries

Age 88, of Oakfield and formerly of Batavia, died peacefully Monday morning February 21, 2012 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 29, 1924 in LeRoy, NY daughter of the late Frank & Carmella (Zalacca) O'Geen and was also preceded in death by her husband Walter P.; son Joseph; sisters Josephine Tomaszewski & Connie O'Geen. She was a member of Ascension Parish and worked for many years at Batavia Downs. An avid card player, Mary loved to be with family, friends and was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Surviving is her loving daughter Mary Eleanor (Steve) Wells of Oakfield; brother Fran (Chip) O'Geen; sister Sarah O'Geen; 3 grandchildren Paul, Nick & Ashley; 3 great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Megan & Carter along with many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Family and friends may visit from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday February 24 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:00 AM Saturday February 25 followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Site). Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the family with burial in Grand View Cemetery and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF MARY R. PIETRZYKOWSKI IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WSET MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

Josephine R. Battaglia formerly of Batavia, N.Y and Cape Coral, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Silver Spring, MD at the age of 94.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Zito Riso of Batavia, NY.  She was the wife of the late Cosmo F. Battaglia, who died in 2003. She is also preceded in death by sons A. Donald and A. Gene Battaglia, brothers Andrew, Harry and Nicholas Riso.

She lived in Batavia until 1975 when she moved to Cape Coral, Florida.  She is survived by two sons, Paul J.( Mary) of Batavia and Richard(Rita) of Silver Spring, MD. Also surviving are 7 grandsons, Andrew Battaglia(Mary) of Oklahoma, Paul Battaglia(Jenna) of Victor, Mark Battaglia and Tim Battaglia of Buffalo, Michael Battaglia of Columbus, Ohio, Philip and Brian Battaglia of Silver Spring, MD and one granddaughter, Joline(Jerrod) Moser of Oklahoma, 5 great grandchildren, five sisters, Rose Battaglia of Florida, Frances Gravanda of Buffalo, Pauline Gullo of Florida, Mary Davidson of Clarence and Terry Suozzi of Medina.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday February 24, 2012 at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, Cape Coral, FL. Interment will take place in Memorial Gardens Cemetery Fort Myers, FL.

Memorials may be made to United Memorial Medical Center, 127 North St. Batavia, N.Y. or Montgomery Hospice Casey House, ,6001 Muncaster Mill Road,Rockville, MD  20855. For more information or to sign the online guest Registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (585) 343-8260. Local arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

July 18, 1936 – February 13, 2012

Ward, born in Buffalo, New York, proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a New York State Trooper for 20 years, and in 1979, moved with his family from Batavia, New York to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked in security at the Sands and New York, New York Hotel/Casino properties. He retired in 2001, and in 2009 moved to Beaumont, California. He is survived by his wife of 38 years; Mary (Hackett); his sister JoyceFeiertag; daughters Catherine Sylvester, Carolyn Morton, and son Christopher; daughter in-law Alison;7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  A mass will be held for him on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, California, 92405. Additionally, a memorial will be held for him Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 1:15 pm at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, California, 92518. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

CORFU - Audrey K. Allein, of Corfu, NY died suddenly while vacationing at her sisters home in Florida on Feb 11, 2012.

Audrey was born Nov 22, 1934 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Marion  Naedele . She attended and graduated from Kensington High School in 1952.

Audrey married Richard T. Allein Sept. 24, 1955.  They lived in Buffalo until 1993 when they moved to Corfu to be close to their son and family.
Audrey retired from Trico in 1995 where she had been an employee for 30 yrs. to spend time with her husband and granddaughter  Kelsey.  After the death of her husband in 1996, Audrey went to work in the cafeteria at Pembroke Central School,  until she retired in 2011.

Audrey ‘s love for life was shared with her family and friends.  She enjoyed hunting, reading, knitting and crocheting and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husband Richard of 40 years and her sister Shirley Penfield of Dunnellon, FL on Jan. 28, 2012.

Survived by her Best Friend and granddaughter Kelsey (Nick Stephan) Allein, daughter Deborah (Daniel) Simpkins of Dunnellon FL, son Richard J (Julie) Allein of Corfu, grandsons Justin(Charlene) Simpkins of Dunnellon FL, and Jared (Leah Wallesverd) Simpkins of Crystal River, FL, Beloved niece Judy(Mike ) Eadie of Rush, NY, “great” nephews Brian Eadie and Kevin Eadie, both of Rush, NY, great grandchildren Caden, Ella, Baily and Mason Simpkins of Dunnellon, FL and several other nieces and nephews all of whom she loved dearly.

Family and friends of Audrey and her sister Shirley are invited to C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc., Corfu, where a celebration of the bond they shared all through their lives will be held Thursday Feb 16th  from 4-8pm

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday Feb 17th at St. Maximilion Kolbe Church (St. Francis site) 18 West Main St., Corfu, followed by interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Corfu Library, Evergreen Hill Cemetery or the family. Arrangements by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, 4-6 Main St., Corfu.