Obituaries

South Byron- Doris A. Barber, 86, an employee at Kodak Park, Elmgrove and Barclay Elementary School, Brockport prior to her retirement, died Friday, (February 17, 2023) at  Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Doris was born August 17, 1936, in Albion, a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Lang. She married the love of her life, Dominic J. Barber on May 16, 1981 at St. Luke’s Church in Brockport. They celebrated 25 years of marriage before Dominic’s death February 1, 2007.

Doris was well known for her sweet disposition but even more so for her famously, delicious pies. Those pies would be baked for every special occasion as a show of love for her family. She was also a fabulous seamstress in her younger years. Never a day passed without Doris reading a good book or playing Sudoko. She also loved old westerns, NCIS, and George Jones. But more importantly, family was her number one love.

Survivors include five children, Penny (Richard) Menzie, of Bergen, June (Bill Kissel) Myers of Corfu, Peggy Rose ( Cyrus deceased) Levia of Olean, John (Dawn) Irvine of Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, Robert ( Holly Konish) Irvine of South Byron; Nineteen grandchildren, Jason (Megan) Menzie, Jennalee (Andrew) Ashley, Cary (Maritza) Alexyn, Jessica (Eric Woodward) Alexyn, Melissa (Jeff) Gardner, Kelly ( David) Baker, Stephanie Morrow, Emily (Chris Clancy) Fanara, Jacob (Holly) Abramski, Richard (Jess Cramer) Abramski, David Fischer, Violette Fischer, Joli Irvine (Mathew DiManno), Alexi Irvine, Antonio Seucharan, Dominick Seucharan, Jennifer Irvine, Robert Irvine Jr, Matthew Irvine. Also many, many beautiful great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Doris was the sister of several deceased brothers and sisters.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Sunday (July 30, 2023) at 1:00 p.m. in North Byron Cemetery, Route 237 in Byron. Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Bergen. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Shirley J. Platt, 92, of Batavia passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born on October 20, 1930 in Elba to the late Clarence and Loretta Johns. In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her husband; Richard D. Platt, along with several siblings.

Shirley worked for many years at Union Steel Chest in LeRoy. She was a proud member of the Moose Club, American Legion and the United Methodist Church all in LeRoy. Shirley loved to travel and spend time with family.

She is survived by her sons; Dana Platt, Douglas (Laura) Platt, Randy Platt and Terry Platt; along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LeRoy United Methodist Church 10 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482.  To leave messages 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.

UPDATED: Regina Abdella of Batavia, NY, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 13, 2023 at 79 years old. She lived a remarkably full life. She was known for her beautiful smile, large family, and generous spirit. A dedicated care-giver, she received her nursing degree from Catherine McAuley School of Practical Nursing at St. Jerome Hospital, in Batavia NY. She continued as an LPN at St. Jerome’s Hospital until its close and then worked and retired at United Memorial Medical Center after more than 45 years of nursing. 

Throughout her life she volunteered and was a part of many organizations including Crossroads House, Stafford Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Aglow, Lion’s Club, The Salvation Army, and a CCD teacher and eucharistic minister at St Peter’s Church in LeRoy, NY and Immaculate Conception in East Bethany, NY.

She was known to call and sing ‘Happy Birthday' to all she met, hand deliver Christmas cookies, sing to her patients, and nurse many homebound elderly. She spent much of her free time with her large Lebanese family, always particularly close with her identical twin sister Mary.

She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Madeline Abdella, twin sister Mary Abdella, sister Anne Teresa Feltham and brother-in-law David Saleh.

She is survived by: Her children—Joseph Palaszynski (Flavia), John Palaszynski, Julie Behlok, and Karen Padron (Lisa); siblings—Raymond Abdella (Jan), brother-in-law Tom Feltham, Larry Abdella, Gerry Abdella (Elaine), Liz Saleh, Tony Abdella (Sheri) and Cathy Hatoum (Sami); eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Gina donated her body to the University of Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program. 

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday March 19th from 1:00-2:00pm at The Stafford Firehall, 6153 Main St Stafford NY, 14143. A celebration of life and meal will follow. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 20th at 10:30am at St Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. All are welcome. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossroads House at Batavia NY. https://www.crossroadshouse.com

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew J. Goodenbery, at the age of 58, a Navy veteran from El Paso Texas, formerly of Batavia New York. We are heartbroken to lose someone special who will be deeply missed. Matthew was reunited with his parents, Jim and Irene (Pietrzykowski) Goodenbery, his brother James R. Goodenbery Jr. and his sister Teresa Robinson.

He is survived by his daughters, Kara (Achibe) of San Antonio TX. and Alina of Santa Fe NM. His brothers and sisters, Barb (Mike) Crowley, Mark Goodenbery, Ann Wilson (Steve Bennett), Irene Fuller, Martin Goodenbery, Rose Luce, Bernie Goodenbery, (Mike Owens), Steve Robinson, Jan Goodenbery (Mike Vickner). Nieces, nephews,who loved him dearly, cousins too many to mention, and his coworkers and friends.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE FAMILY.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO: HSELPASO.ORG / HUMANE SOCIETY OF EL PASO OR VOLUNTEERS FOR ANIMALS OF BATAVIA: VOL4ANIMALS.ORG. MATT CARED DEARLY ABOUT THESE AND THEY MEANT A LOT TO HIM.