Obituaries

NANCY T. CINA ~ Batavia

Age 77, died peacefully Tuesday morning March 21, 2017 at PremierGenesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born May 25, 1939 in Albion, NY, daughter of the late Edmund "Chuck" and Frances (Daniels) Bielinski.   

Mrs. Cina went to work at the Eastman Kodak Co. out of high school, spent a short time at the former Sylvania and then owned and operated the Smart n Sassy Shop in the Genesee Country Mall until 1981. Nancy spent some time at home raising her children and then returned to Kodak from which she finally retired. She was always active, had a keen eye for decorating, avid collector of Hall Tea Pots & antiques, loved to play Bingo and cards and was a religious education teacher for many years at the former St. Anthony's. Nancy and Dick enjoyed spending winters in Florida since 1999 and will be remembered as a fantastic cook and a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. 

Surviving is her beloved husband whom she married September 16, 1961, Richard S. Cina, Sr. of Batavia; loving children, Clark Cina of Batavia, Richard S. (Kimberly) Cina, Jr. of Churchville, Timothy (Tina) Cina of Scottsville and Christine (Ray) Hernandez of Harrisburg, NC; brother, Roland (Frances) Bielinski of FL; cousins, Daniel (Deborah) Radzinksi of Spencerport, Ronald (Pauline) Radzinski of Albion, Bonnie (late Kenneth) Kaniecki of Albion and Roger (late Sue) Kaniecki of Albion; 7 grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Rebecca & Charles Cina, Richard, Jessica & Eric Hernandez; 2 great-grandchildren, Samuel Hernandez and Emmanuel Cina.  

The Cina family will be present from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Friday March 24, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020, please join Nancy's family to celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Saturday March 25 at Ascension Parish. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 North Street Batavia or Ascension Parish. 

Please share your words of comfort with Nancy's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

MARCIA M. MICHALAK ~ Batavia

Age 58, died Saturday morning March 18, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born October 10, 1958 in Batavia, NY to the late Harold and Irene (Moscicki) Michalak also was preceded in death by her companion, Gerald "Korky" Korkowicz. 

Marcia was a faithful member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in Clarence for many years. As her health declined Marcia was a resident of the Genesee County Nursing Home where she was a social butterfly and remained very active. She was on the Resident Council, front desk receptionist on weekends, worked in the store and attended many on-site activities. Marcia enjoyed crocheting, Bingo, word search and crossword puzzles but most of all being around people, she cherished the visits, letters and cards received from family and friends throughout her stay. 

Surviving are her loving siblings, Ronald (Barb) Michalak of CA, Deborah (Paul) Rich of Medina, Kenneth Michalak of Buffalo; aunts, Esther Moscicki and Rose Jacques; nieces and nephews, Crystal & Adam of CA, Lauren of Depew, Megan of Buffalo, Sarah of Cheektowaga and Andrew of Buffalo. 

Marcia's family will be present from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday March 25, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Rd. Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in Akron and memorials in her memory can be made to the family. 

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

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

Russell P. Cessna Jr., 29 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 16, 2017. He was born November 17, 1987 in Batavia, to Mary (Ken) Falker of Corfu and the late Russell P. Cessna Sr. Russ is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Everett Rutherford, paternal grandfather Russell O. Cessna, soul mate Tessacca Tundo.

Russell Paul, known as “Pauly” by his aunt Sarah and grandma Rita, loved to read and enjoyed playing guitar. Everyone will remember Russ for his sense of humor and making everyone laugh. He enjoyed hunting, four wheeling and taking his daughter fishing. He was one of 12 out of hundreds of applicants selected for Cornell’s CPEP program and excelled at it. As a memorial please reach out to a youth whom is struggling so their path may be eased from some of the distress.

He is survived by his daughter Natalia Rayne Cessna of Kentucky; sister Heather (Frank) Demmer of Batavia; step-brothers Andrew Falker of Akron; Ben Falker of Corfu; maternal grandmother Rita Mallison of Batavia; paternal grandmother Elizabeth Cessna of East Bethany; along with many aunts, uncles & cousins.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to his daughter Natalia or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute www.roswellpark.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Paul V. Rugala, 66 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (March 16, 2017) at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1950 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Theodore and Arlene Kaleta Rugala.

Paul was a graduate of Notre Dame High School class of 1968 and was employed by the Daily News and Pennysaver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed nature and loved to fish in various lakes, especially making his annual trip to Canada.

Survivors include his sisters, Jeanne (Joseph) Pero of Batavia and Rita (Howard) Vogl of Florida. Nephew, Joseph James Pero of New York City. Niece, Natalie Childs of Rochester. Also survived by several cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories at a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday (April 1st), 11:00am at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be directed to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of condolence may be shared to the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.