Obituaries

WALTER A. DOEHRING ~ Batavia

Age 91, died peacefully Friday June 9, 2017 at Premier Genesee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness. He was born February 11, 1926 in Buffalo, NY to the late Walter (Frances Mehnert) Doehring, also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth in 2014 and brother, Donald in 2015. 

Walter loved to reminisce about spending summers with his brother at their grandparent's house in Linden, NY when they were young. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman/Telegrapher (1944-1946). Walter was hired as one of the original faculty members when the Genesee Community College opened its doors in September of 1967. A Professor of Accounting, he retired after 30+ years. He will be remembered by the many students he taught over the years. His children will always remember the summer camping trips when Dad would always insist on "taking the road less travelled". 

Surviving are his eight children, James  (Richard Episcopo), Thomas (Steven Chalfant), Jack (Gareth), Daniel (Anna), Andrew (Sandra), Sarah, Rachel (David) Fasano, William (Phoebe); five grandchildren, William, Matthew, Zalya, Stella and Erin. 

There will be no prior calling hours and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials in his memory can be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. in Batavia, New York 14020. 

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

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

Corfu - Mary Rose Silliman, 88, of Corfu, passed away Friday (June 9, 2017) at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia.

 

Mary was born September 15, 1928, in Wethersfield, NY, one of 11 children of William and Mabel Niver Rosborough. She was the last surviving of her brothers and sisters. Mary was the wife of the late Everett Silliman and grandmother of the late Mary Silliman. She loved going to church and seeing all her friends there and going to the daycare she attended. 

 

Surviving are her children, Elizabeth Ryan, Raymond Silliman, Ruby Silliman and Harry Silliman; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive.

 

Family and friends may call Wednesday, June 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at High Point Church, 1163 Main Road, Corfu. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY.

LeRoy ~ Charles C. Cordaro, age 87, formerly of West Main Street, passed away early Sunday morning (June 11, 2017) at the Batavia Health Care Center.

     He was born September 27, 1929 in LeRoy, a son of the late Joseph and Carrie Licata Cordaro.

     Mr. Cordaro had a special love for his family, especially his grandson, Austin.  He also had a passion for motorcycles and was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran.

     He is survived by his loving daughter, Maggie Cordaro of Stafford; grandson, Austin Bogue; his siblings, Antoinette D'Pasquale of Avon, Mary (Louie) Ferrara of LeRoy, Betty Merica of LeRoy, Margaret (Jim) Gravanda of LeRoy, Rachel Abbott of Las Vegas, NV, Theresa Hamler of LeRoy, Rito Cordaro (Leslie) of Pavilion and Joann Yamonaco of Avon, along with many nieces,  nephews and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by his wife, Carole Cordaro in 2008 and his brothers, Samuel Cordaro and Joseph Cordaro.

     Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass on Friday, June 16 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.  Interment with military honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

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

     Mr. Cordaro and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

  John L. Saravullo, 59, of Pavilion passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on January 31, 1958 in Elmira. John is predeceased by his mother Helen Rose Saravullo and a daughter Amanda Jean Saravullo.

John was a fun loving husband, father and friend to many people.  He was a retired Corrections Officer for the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, NY.  John enjoyed many outside activities including fishing, hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle and just being around family and friends, as well as his pets. He was also a great story teller and had a love for NASCAR and Buffalo Bills Football.

He is survived by his loving wife; Bonnie Saravullo of Pavilion; son Nick Saravullo of Pavilion; mother and father in law; several brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Memorial Mass will be held on Friday June 9, 2017 at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. Attica, NY 14011. Interment will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Pavilion Fire Department at 11302 Lake Street, Pavilion, NY 14525. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.