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. 

Batavia - Jean  S.  Monroe , 76  of Batavia  passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York.

Jean was born Wednesday, September 10th, 1947 in Batavia, New York a daughter of the late Francis Monroe and Hattie C. Rudd.

She was a member of Godfrey's Pond in Batavia, NY. Jean also enjoyed crafting, crossword puzzles, shopping, going to Vermont in the Fall, animals, and especially spending time with her cats.

Jean is survived by her sister-in-law JoAnn Monroe; nieces and nephews, Beth (Peter) Ziccardi, Gary (Laurie) Monroe, Anne Allen, Andrew (Vicky) Monroe, Elijah Monroe as well as many great and great great nieces and nephews. In death Jean is reunited with her parents, Francis & Hattie Monroe; brothers, Douglas (Patricia) Monroe, Gilbert Monroe and James Monroe; nephews Jeff Monroe, Douglas Monroe and Adam Monroe.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home, Batavia. Burial for Jean will occur at Elmwood Cemetery in Batavia at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021.

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

  She was born June 29, 1940 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ambrose and Catherine Mooney McBurney.

     Rosemary will be remembered as a very selfless person, who dedicated herself to raising her family alone after the untimely passing of her husband, Douglas. She was a graduate of LeRoy Central School Class of 1958.  Besides being a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and dear friend, she was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

     She is survived by her children, Kelly Baylor, Colin Graham and Kerry Driscoll; grandchildren, Derek Baylor, Brynn Baylor, Rachel (Matt) Livermore, Miranda (Ryan) Graham Fair, Shaun Graham, Alanna Driscoll and Ryan Driscoll; great-grandchildren, Rory Livermore and Mavis Livermore; sister-in-law, Grace McBurney; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Joanne Graham, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas Lee Graham Sr.; son, Douglas Lee Graham Jr., sisters, Veronica Airth and Madonna Haley; brother, Donald McBurney and sons-in-law, Jeff Baylor and John Driscoll.

     Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Rosemary are suggested to Volunteers for Animals of Batavia, 3841 W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, N.Y. 14020

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

She was born on July 10, 1941 a daughter of the late Floyd Kenneth Smart and Cecilia Squires Smart.

She enjoyed camping, mowing her lawn and taking pictures of her grandchildren.

Her husband, Dennis P. Radley, passed away on October 22, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Kristina (Jason) Heale of Oakfield and Jason (Jessica) Falker of Vermont; her grandchildren, MacKenzie Wood, Tyhler Wood, Elijah Falker and Melody Falker; her great-grandchildren, Vance Grazioplane and Ivy Grazioplane.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 12 pm at Cary Cemetery, Oakfield. A celebration of life for Florine and Dennis will follow on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Oakfield Fire Hall, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.

James Russell Pacino, 77, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He had been ill for the past six months.

Born in Batavia on November 10, 1946, Jim was the son of the late Russell & Shirley (Towne) Pacino. He was a proud 1964 graduate of Batavia High School where he was a four-sport Blue Devils letterman in wrestling, baseball, tennis, and football. Following his graduation, James began pursuing a physical education degree at SUNY Brockport.

In 1967, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy.  He was trained at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois, where his unique aptitude for science and experience working summers at the Batavia Veterans Hospital made him a perfect candidate to be trained as a Navy Medical Corpsman.

Jim was deployed in April of 1969 to serve with the Lima Company, 3rd Marine Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps – in Da Nang, Vietnam.  On May 29, 1969, Corpsman Pacino was wounded, treated and sent back to active duty until June 9, 1969, when his platoon was riding on a tank to set up outposts on the roadsides to prevent ambushes on the convoys. The tank exploded after hitting a land mine, killing 4 and wounding many others, including Corpsman Pacino.  He was treated for deep wounds in his legs, arms, chest, and neck. After three days, he was sent to Yokohama, Japan for more surgical procedures. Transported to St. Albans Naval Hospital in Queens, NY, he spent a year recovering from his injuries and learning to walk again.  

Jim finished his service at the Naval Dispensary in Quantico, VA before being honorably discharged on November 6, 1970. In addition to a Purple Heart with Gold Star, Corpsman Pacino was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Palm Leaf, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Department of Navy Good Conduct Award.

Jim married PattiAnn Cleveland on July 29, 1972.  The couple moved to Philippi, WV, where Jim had enrolled in the newly created Physician’s Assistant program at Alderson-Broaddus College. In May of 1975 he earned his BS in Medical Science with a concentration in Physician’s Assistant.

Jim and Patti returned to Batavia where he began his 40-year career in medicine.  He first worked in Rochester for the private practice of Dr. Alessandro Bertoni. In 1989 he became the first Physician’s Assistants to be hired at Genesee Memorial Hospital. He worked in the Emergency Room until 2000 when GMH merged with St. Jermone to become United Memorial Medical Center. He spent the last 15 years of his career working in LeRoy at Genesee Family Practice, first with Dr. Lorne Campbell and then with Dr. Vladimir Gaspar.

Jimmy was an avid sports fan both loving (and hating) the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, NY Mets, University of Notre Dame, and Syracuse Orangemen.  He spent years watching and coaching his kids in youth sports, and continued to enjoy youth sports while watching his grandchildren play. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Batavia where he enjoyed working on the pancake breakfast and the Easter egg hunt. James loved tending his tomato garden, working on his pool, and baking pies for holiday gatherings. He especially loved having his family over for pasta with homemade sauce and meatballs every Sunday, a tradition dating back to his grandparents arrival from Vallelunga, Sicily over a century ago.

    
Besides his wife of 51 years, Jim is survived by his children: Kristen Heather (Jeremiah) Elkins of East Pembroke, Jennifer Nicole (Jason) Lendvay and Joshua Michael (Carrie Rousseau) Pacino of Batavia; his 5 grandchildren: Izabella Elkins, Tyler Jay & Austin Jase Lendvay, Matthew & Garrett Rousseau; his sisters: Joan Eva (late Gerald) Halfenger, Judi (Felix) Maluso, Janice (Keith) Hunt, all of Batavia; Melanie (Craig) Cohen of Kenmore and Pamela (Patrick) Mills of Miami, FL; his nieces and nephews: G. Michael (Melissa) Halfenger of Whitefish Bay, WI, Jeff Konarski of Batavia, John (Melissa) Konarski of Ellicottville, Philip (Kelsey) Cohen, Daniel (Amber) Cohen all of Kenmore; his grand-nieces and nephews: Matthew & Kyleigh Halfenger, Gaege Morris, Blaise & Marley Konarski, Nika, Jionni, and Winter Cohen; numerous cousins, colleagues, and devoted friends.

Calling hours for James will be held on Friday, April 12, from 4-7pm at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, April 13, at 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph’s worship site, followed by a military burial in the Historic Batavia Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James’ honor to the Batavia City Schools Foundation for the establishment of a wrestling scholarship.

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