June Cunningham was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. June left this world on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of nearly 90 years old. 

June was born in Depew, New York on September 2, 1934. She spent her early career years pursuing her love of photography. June met her husband, Edward “Ed” Cunningham in upstate New York. Together they lived and worked in many New York towns including Cheektowaga, Angola, Batavia, and Olean during their 40 years of marriage. In addition to raising their two daughters, June had active involvement in various aspects of her community, from Girl Scouts and 4H leader to volunteering at her daughters’ schools and the Catholic church. She was a talented and respected Benefits Specialist for both Graham Manufacturing and Dresser Rand in upstate New York.

After retirement in 1992, June and Ed moved south to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. While living in Tennessee, June was active in the Republican Club, the Computer Club, St. Francis Catholic Church, the Fairfield Glade Community Church, the Four Seasons Townhouse Organization, and the Crossville Playhouse. After Ed’s passing in 1996, June met her second husband, Claude Miles. They enjoyed life together for 15 years, including travel to visit their many daughters around the country. After Claude’s passing in 2018, June moved to Buena Vida Estates in Melbourne, Florida to be closer to her family. Friends and family fondly remember June for her extreme generosity, great sense of humor, and bright smile. 

Beloved survivors are her daughters Kathleen Thompson, wife of Robert Thompson of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Susan Weir, wife of Peter Weir of Cocoa Village, Florida, and grandchildren Benjamin Weir of Bozeman, Montana and Kaelan Weir of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Dianne Mildenberger and Pat Sojka, as well as nieces and nephews. Survivors also include stepdaughters Claudia Miles, Roberta Szalach, Angela (John) Sarcone, and Melissa (Leonard) Bex. June is predeceased by her mother Julia Sojka, stepfather Joseph Sojka, father Walter Mildenberger, and brothers William Mildenberger and Joseph Sojka. 

A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held at Buena Vida Estates in Melbourne, Florida on April 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Fairfield Glade Community Church in Tennessee on April 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm, followed by an interment with her husband, Ed, at the St. Francis Catholic Church Columbarium in Fairfield Glade. A celebration mass is also planned this summer at Mt Irenaeus / St. Bonaventure University, in Olean, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Oakfield – Michael Spadacino, 84 of Oakfield passed away on Monday, April 16, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Batavia, New York.

Michael was born December 18, 1939 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Scafetta) Spadacino.

He enjoyed spending time entertaining friends by the poolside and listening to the blues and old school rock and roll. In his younger years Mike ran The royal Saloon in Oakfield with his brother Nicholas.

Michael will be remembered by his daughters, Linette (Jim) Earley, Michelle Spadacino, and Caryn (Scott) Marshall; grandchildren, Scotty Marshall and Chelsey (Shawn) Walters; great grandchildren, Meverik Walters and Audrey Walters; Sister, Angela (Francis) Spiotta and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In death Michael will be reunited with his wife, Betsey Lloyd; brother, Nicholas A. Spadacino; parents, Nicholas and Mary Spadacino.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home. At this time there are no services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter-3841 W Main Street Rd, Batavia, NY 14020.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Noreen L. “Reene” Platten (nee Dusel) of Corfu went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2024 at the age of 75.  She was born at St. Jerome’s Hospital in Batavia on August 20, 1948 to the late Joseph and Dolores (Meyer) Dusel. 

She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Albert G. Platten; devoted mother to Amy Lou Platten, Pamela Jo Loverdi and Jill (Corey) Duzen; loving grandmother to Sean, Paul, Breanne and Amber; great-grandmother to William and Raelynn; dear sibling to Alan (Brenda) Dusel of Williamsville, Elaine (Thomas) Franco of Batavia;  the late Janice Miller whose husband remains a loving member of the family; sister in law to the late Thomas (Joann & Jean Mickey) Platten, the late Robert R. (Anne) Platten Sr., and Calvin J. (Ruth) Platten, along with many niece, nephews and cousins.  

Reene graduated from Pembroke Central HS in 1966 and worked at E.N. Rowell Co. Inc. Plant #2 as a secretary for many years. It was while she worked there that she met her husband, Albert, an estimator and purchasing agent at Plant #1. Albert, a Marine Corps Veteran, proposed to his sweetheart on February 10, 1968 at her kitchen table where she excitedly ran in to the living room to show her parents the ring. The couple was married at St. Francis Church in Corfu on September 7, 1968 by Rev. Robert Thornberry. 

Reene had a passion for crocheting and spending time in nature camping, walking and traveling with Albert in their motorhome. She and Albert were also active members with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 67. Reene was a devout Catholic who loved the Lord, her family and many friends. She was an active member at several churches including St. Francis in Corfu, St. Maximilian Kolbe in E. Pembroke, St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s in Batavia where she was a member of the Bishops Council. 

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday April 19, 2024 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 20^th at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 8656 Church St. East Pembroke, NY 14056. Mrs. Platten will be laid to rest in Western New York Cemetery in Corfu.  

In lieu of flowers, the family generously asks that donations be made to Scleroderma Foundation www.scleroderma.org or Roswell Park Cancer Institute www.roswellpark.org or St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 18 W. Main St. Corfu, NY 14036 or the Boy Scouts of America on Lewiston Rd. Batavia.  To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Attica- Stephen P. Schubert, age 66, of French Rd, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility.

He was born January 22, 1958, the only son of the late David and Joan (Guertin) Schubert.

He grew up on the family dairy farm working along side his grandfather and father. He enjoyed every minute of farm life. He graduated from Pembroke Central School in 1976. He worked a short time at Kodak in Rochester. His true passion was driving semi-trucks. He worked several years driving truck for Mayer Brothers Cider Mill in West Seneca. He retired from there and began working small jobs for whoever needed help.

Stephen is known for his good nature, sense of humor and wanting to help others whenever he could. He had a big heart for dogs and cats. Especially feeding them treats. The animals loved that. He enjoyed spending time with friends especially his "buddy" Scott Becker whom he knew all his life. Steve and Scott even went on a church mission trip to Haiti to help people there.

Steve loved the Lord very much and Steve's faith remained strong through his difficult journey with dementia. His favorite song, "Jesus Take The Wheel" is what gave him strength. He is now in heaven and at peace.

Steve leaves his three sisters, Susan (Charlie) Riley, Kathleen (Jay) Cook and Joanne (Edward) Basher; a son, Bradley (Jordynn) Schubert; a daughter Kally (Ben) Draycott; three nephews and one niece.

Friends and family may call on Sunday April 21, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. Steve's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday April 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts Joachim & Anne (St. Vincent worship site)  50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, NY to immediately follow.

Contributions in memory of Steve are suggested to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western New York, 100 College Pkwy Suite 280, Williamsville, New York 14221, Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, 2805 Wehrle Drive Suite 6, Buffalo, New York 14221, or Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility Activities Department, 400 North Main Street, Warsaw, New York 14569.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.marleyfuneralhome.com.

Carrie Faith Desjardins, age 48, of Oakfield, New York, passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Strong Memorial Hospital.

She was born on Saturday, December 6th, 1975 in Medina, a daughter of Bonnie Grimes Gilbert of Oakfield and the late Kevin Gilbert.

Carrie was a beloved social worker at the Office for the Aging in Batavia. She was a 1995 graduate of Oakfield-Alabama Central School where she was actively involved in cheerleading, track, the school band where she played flute, and chorus. Carrie attended Grace Baptist Church in Batavia and was a member of the Oakfield Betterment Committee. She had a passion for crafts, music, and decorating. One of Carrie's greatest joys was being an aunt to Jackson, Rylee, Dallas, Lucas and Logan.

Surviving along with her mother is her spouse, Frankie Desjardins Jr.; her brother, Chad (Sonya Charache) Gilbert; sisters, Kristina Gilbert and Candy (Justin) Hill, nieces and nephews, Jackson and Dallas Gilbert, Rylee Hill, Luke Toal and Logan Toal; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank (Darlene) Desjardins, sister-in-laws, Alicia Desjardins and Nicole (Duane) Toal along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia, where memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 am Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia, New York, Oakfield Fire Department, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, New York 14125 or to Wilmot Cancer Institute Development Office, Alumni and Advancement Center, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, New York 14627. 

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Carrie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Cynthia “Cindy” L. Young, 62 of Rochester, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Maple City Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Hornell, New York.

Cindy enjoyed playing rummy, puzzles, coloring, knitting, reading, and watching movies. She liked to spend her time sitting outside in the breeze, and spending time with her friends and family. When she was younger Cindy would enjoy riding her bicycle, hiking, camping, dancing, and listening to music.

Cindy was born on March 7, 1962, in Rochester, New York, a daughter of Richard Pierce and the late Joyce (Robinson) Henry.

Cindy will be remembered by her daughter, Caitlyn Heidenreich and her companion, Michael Baer jr; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Pierce, Konner Pierce, and Alexis Heidenreich; ex-husband and good friend, Pastor Timothy Young; sisters, Deborah (Michael) Stein, Colette Batten and her companion, Richard Tillinghast; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In death Cindy will be reunited with her son, Geoffrey Pierce, brother, Scott Pierce, and mother Joyce Henry.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Cindy’s funeral service will be Immediately following the calling hours at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Halstead Square Community Residence- 770 West Main Street Rochester, New York 14611.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

     She was born July 18, 1931 in Karul, Romania, a daughter of the late Johannes and Luise Durr Renke.  

   Martha’s family lived in a two room home which had to accommodate her parents and five siblings.  She recalled living “off the land” at an early age, growing vegetables and getting milk from their cows, goats and sheep.  With the onset of the war in Europe, Martha’s family had to move several times.  In 1950, her family began applying for their paperwork to migrate to the United States. Martha remained behind and married Bernhard Monsees in 1955.  She, Bernie and son, Heiko left Germany on June 7, 1961 on the ship, MS Berlin and arrived in NYC to start their lives in the United States.

     She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Heiko (Dawn) Monsees; sisters, Tina Hundt and Olga (Cyril) White, along with many nieces and nephews throughout the US, Germany and Australia.  She was predeceased by her husband, Bernie, along with other loving family members.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, April 17 from 2 ~ 4 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy, where Martha’s funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM.

     Contributions in memory of Martha are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of LeRoy, 7 Clay Street, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Martha’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Stafford - Jess LeSage, 50, from Stafford, New York, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at home with his family.

Jess was born Thursday, December 27th, 1973 in Batavia, New York, a son of Sue (Vile) LeSage and the late Thomas "Poppy Tom" LeSage.

Jess took great pride in his employment at Liberty Pumps. Jess was dedicated to being a father to his boys Jason and Logan, always there teaching, supporting, and being involved in everything they did. Jess was also a bonus dad to Hayley Bouck, who started dating his son Jason in 2020.

Jess had a love and connection with his birds; chickens, ducks, geese, and his turkey. He spent the last years raising them, breeding them, and sharing his knowledge about them with everyone.

Jess was a one of a kind, a good-hearted person who brought love to so many.

Surviving are his wife, Melissa (Cofran) LeSage; sons, Jason Thomas-Fitzgerald LeSage and Logan Robert-Clayton LeSage; bonus daughter, Hayley Bouck; mother, Sue (Vile) LeSage; sisters, Melinda (Quaintance) LeSage, Lisa (Smith) LeSage, Emilie (Moss) LeSage, and Tracy LeSage; and mother-in-law, Nancy Cofran. Jess is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jess was preceded in death by his father, Thomas LeSage; grandmother, June Vile; a sister, Missy LeSage; a brother, Jason LeSage; and his nephew, Joshua Quaintance.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Liberty Pumps in Bergen, New York. Everyone is welcome.

Memorials may be sent to his family: The LeSage Family, 5751 Horseshoe Lake Road, Stafford, NY 14143.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Jess were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen, (585) 494-1210.

Patricia Ann “Grandma Pat” Schad Wright, 78, of Batavia, New York, entered eternal paradise peacefully with the love of her family on April 7, 2024 after a valiant battle with a prolonged illness. Born on March 27, 1946, in the same town, she was a woman of great spirit, joy and most of all spunk, who brought laughter, warmth and sarcasm to all who knew her.

She leaves behind her cherished daughter, Shell Lynn Duff, her “Bean”: her beloved grandchildren, Kameron Stuart McGhee, William Aaron Duff, Jr. (Jake), Karsen Olivia Duff, and her “sweet baby girl” Kannen Jayde Gardner; great grandchildren Kinslee, Levi and Raegan, all of whom reside in Virginia. She is also survived by her special loving and devoted niece, Rebecca Valentine and loving nieces Kristin (Jeremy) Jedrewski, Kelley (Felix) Ortiz, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Pat was predeceased by her grandparents Levi and Mary (Coffey) Kelley; her parents, Charles and Emma (Kelley) Schad; her siblings, Gertrude Schad, Charles Schad, Jr. Paul Schad, Catherine Schad, June Schad Busch, and John Schad.

Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her love of card games, yard saling, excellent culinary skills, her collection of books and reading, and being an avid sports fan and her unwavering support for Cubs baseball and UVA basketball.

Having spent the majority of her adult life in Virginia, Pat’s absence will be deeply felt by her family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Her competitive nature at the card table was matched only by her generosity in sharing her love for games with others. Grandma Pat shared countless hours with Kam and Jake on her lap cheering on the Cubs and reveling in Jake doing the “Sammy Sosa slide” any and everywhere he could. She loved being in the kitchen and whipping up something yummy and having Karsen as her taste tester. She especially loved teaming up with Kannen to give Shelly a hard time and was ready for the “dap” followed by laughs.

        Bask in the glory and beauty of endless bouquets of purple iris’s Grandma Pat.

The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, in honor of Pat’s love for animals donations be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021.

A private funeral service to commemorate Pat’s life will be held at a later date. The HE Turner Funeral Home in Batavia, NY, is providing  support to Pat’s family during this time. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  She was born February 20, 1937 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Ruth Azinger Miller.

     Nancy will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, companion and dear friend.  She started working her working career at Murphy’s 5 & 10 in LeRoy and went on to be a sales associate at Twin Fair in Batavia.  She was a 40+ year member of the Stafford ladies auxiliary and enjoyed traveling; visiting much of the U.S. as well as Okinawa, Japan.

     She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Cheryl McEwen (D. Bruce Becking) of Medina, Lori McCaffery (Dane Brege) of Batavia, Christy (Thomas) Scheuing of LeRoy and Colleen Tash of LeRoy; her “like a daughter”, Laura Phillips; her brother, Gary Miller of LeRoy, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     Nancy was predeceased by her longtime companion, John Zimber; sisters, Marilyn Pasquale and Lorraine Curry and sister-in-law, Catherine Miller.

     Family and friends may call on Monday, April 15 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy, where her Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM.  Interment in Machpelah Cemetery will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either the American Diabetes Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Nancy’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.