Obituaries

Patricia E. Schurr, 68 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday (July 14, 2017) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born November 21, 1948 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Schad Higgins.

Mrs. Schurr enjoyed crocheting and taking care of her granddaughter. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Clarence W. Schurr of Akron. Daughter, Kelly Schurr of Akron.  Granddaughter, April Davis. Sister, Shirley Slate of Batavia. 

She was the sister of the late Michael Higgins.

There will be no prior visitation and services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.  Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

IRENE J. SMITH ~ Medina

Age 87, died peacefully Monday July 10, 2017 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born December 2, 1929 in Brocton, NY to the late William and Mabel (Wilcox) Arnold, also preceded in death by her husband, Dean A. Smith in 1988; siblings, Robert, Charles and Roger Arnold, Esther Scott, Catherine Fisk and Maude Diate. 

Irene and her husband owned and operated Smith's Stables Harness Horses for many years and were well known in the Harness Horse racing community from Batavia Downs to Buffalo Raceway, she also worked for Lipton's in Albion and at the Coffee Cup in Oakfield. She loved Country Western music and was always up for a good party! 

Surviving are her children, Billy (Patricia) Smith of Oakfield, Jerry (Jackie) Smith of Olean, Ralph Smith of FL and Judy (Waldamer) Hawja of Olean; 9 grandchildren; many great & great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. 

The Smith family will be present from 11-1pm on Tuesday July 18 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where funeral services will follow at 1pm. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Reed Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

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

Fredrick W. Lapple passed from this life on July 3, 2017, at age 90 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife Jean (O’Halloran), children Fredrick (Marie) Lapple of Rochester, Thomas Lapple of Leesburg, VA., Marie (Dan) Davidson of Charlotte, NC, and William (Angela) Lapple of LeRoy, along with 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Carmel (Coyle); and 2 brothers, Gerald and Howard.

Fred grew up in the “Butterhole” section of Clinton Ave in Rochester and attended St. Michael’s grammar school and Benjamin Franklin High School.  He was awarded a full football scholarship to Syracuse University, but joined the Coast Guard during World War II. Upon returning, he was employed by Tobin Packing Company, building a career from truck driver to Sales Manager. He was elected in the 1966 inaugural class of the Monroe County Legislature representing East Irondequoit. He later became the Director of Civil Service and Personnel for Monroe County and finished his career as a two-term elected Supervisor for the Town of Irondequoit.  Fred’s passion was public service, and he was proud to help all people regardless of their affiliation. He supported Catholic Education and was instrumental in starting the Bishop Kearney Parents Club which, for years, was the main fundraising arm of the school.  His devotion to his community was evident through his memberships in many organizations including St. Salome’s Parish Council, Point Pleasant Fire Department (a 50-year member), Pop Warner Football, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Police Chief’s Association, The American Legion, and many others.  He served as Chairman of the SUNY College of Optometry College Council and was a long-time member on the Board of the Monroe County Employees Federal Credit Union.

His family wishes to thank the compassionate caregivers at the New York State Veterans Nursing Home in Batavia where he lived his final month.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday July 29, 2017 at Christ the King Church (of St. Kateri Parish) 445 Kings Highway S. Rochester, NY 14617.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Depart Benefit Fund, the Fred and Jean Lapple Scholarship Fund at Bishop Kearney High School, or the World War II Museum in New Orleans (of which Fred was a charter member). 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.

Charles L. Rieks, 74, of Greeneville, TN, Orange Park, FL & Pavilion, NY passed away on April 20, 2017 will be laid to rest on July 15^th, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the East Bethany Rural Cemetery in East Bethany with military & firematic honors.  A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held immediately afterword at BW’s Restaurant, Perry Road, Pavilion.