Charles D. Sackett, 63, of Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1961 to the late John and Jean (Lovejoy) Sacket. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by his wife; Amy Sackett; and son Chandler Sackett.

Charlie is survived by his two sons, a daughter, two step sons and two step daughters.

Charlie was born and raised on the Sackett Farm and hard work was in Charlie's blood. He enjoyed helping others, which led to him having several jobs for the local people of Byron. After high school Charlie attended Cornell University where he graduated with a degree in agriculture and agribusiness. After getting his degree he went to the police academy and became a New York State Trooper at the age of 27. He retired after 28 years of service.

During his life as a trooper he met his wife Amy Hennard and married her in the summer of 2001. They had two children together Chandler and Caitlin. After his retirement Charlie spent his time cutting lumber and enjoyed helping his good friend Rick whenever he was needed. He had 11 grandchildren who he loved reading to and watching movies with. Charlie was loved by many and his love for helping and serving others showed throughout his entire life. He will always be remembered for his warm smile, his hearty laugh, his willingness to help, and his love for his friends and family.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00PM Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at Byron Cemetery on Route 262 in Byron, NY where he will be laid to rest.

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.

Bergen - Barbara Howard, 85, of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, New York.

Barb was born February 3, 1939 in Albion, New York, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Wahl) McGee.

Barbara loved to spend time with her family and friends.  Her door was always open for a long visit.  She also loved to crochet.  She loved to make newborn sets for the children of family and friends.  In her spare time, she was an avid Bingo enthusiast and she loved to shop at the Made in America store.

Barb married the love of her life, Richard Howard, on August 22, 1959. Together they raised 4 wonderful children and enjoyed many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at the Genesee County Nursing Home until her retirement.

Surviving is her husband, Richard Howard of Bergen, New York; children, Deborah (Donald) Fogg of Bergen, New York, Richard (Sarah) Howard Jr. of Hopkinton, Iowa, Cynthia (Dean) Leffel of Batavia, New York; and 9 grandchildren, D.R. Fogg, Devin Fogg, Amanda Chadsey, Joshua Howard,  Daniel Neal, Matthew Neal, Abigail Regan, Racheal Howard, and Benjamin Howard; 11 great grandchildren, her beloved hairdresser and surrogate daughter, Maria (Rob) Rowland, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In death Barb is reunited with her son, James Howard, parents, James and Irene McGee, and brothers, James and Anthony “Pat” McGee.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home in Bergen, The funeral Mass for Barb will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson St, Bergen, NY 14416. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm at the Rose Garden, 21 Buffalo Rd, Bergen, NY 14416. Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley, New York.

For Barb's son James Howard, calling hours will be held on May 17 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Ave. in Bergen, where Jim's funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. also on May 17.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Barb’s memory to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center - 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626

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

Byron - Betty  J.  Stedge, 100  of Byron  passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

She was born Sunday, December 23rd, 1923 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Howard William Smith, Sr. and Christine Marie Mace Smith.

She was a member of Bergen United Methodist Church where she attended their women's group regularly and was very active in 4-H with her late husband William. Betty enjoyed reading, and crocheting in her free time. She loved her family immensely and would go to watch her grandkids and great-grandkids sporting events every chance she could.

Betty is preceded in death by her loving husband William J. Stedge.

She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Wayne) Pocock of Bergen and Patricia (Frederick) Swift of Queensbury; grandchildren, Daniel Swift, Rick (Risa) Swift, Michael (Shelley) Swift. Cathy (Thomas) Jaffee, James Pocock, Jeffrey Pocock and Joel (Debora) Pocock; great-grandchildren, Raven Swift, Aydin Swift, Kamran Swift, Theo Jaffee, Alex Jaffee, Luke Jaffee, Elliott Davenport, Conner Swift, Ashley (Anders) Kursar, Colby (fiancéé Rebecca Reamer) Pocock, Mikaylan Pocock, Jaden Pocock, Logan Pocock, and Novalee Pocock; great-great-grandchild Levi Pocock; brother Nelson (late Carol) Smith of Elmira and sister, Shirley (Harry) Hartman of Elmira.

Betty is predeceased by her siblings, Howard Smith Jr., Robert Smith, Virginia Knickenbocker, Barbara Higgins and Cecil Burger.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024  from 3:00 pm  to 6:00 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Betty 's Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at the  Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Avenue Bergen, New York 14416.  She will be laid to rest in Mount Rest Cemetery,Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bergen, New York 14416.  

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

Norma F. Greiner, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully Sunday (April 21, 2024) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

She was born January 9, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Norman and Enid Kendall Case.

Norma was employed by Eastman Kodak prior to her retirement. Norma had a fun-loving, infectious personality and loved making everyone laugh. She enjoyed scrapping metal with her son and loved watching game shows, especially Family Feud. She was an avid collector of clowns and Coca-Cola memorabilia. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and could always be found outside in the summer. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were everything to her and she enjoyed spending time with her family most of all.  

She is predeceased by her son, James Wilcox; brothers, Ronald Case and Fred Case and sister, Judy Hartman.

Survivors include her son, John Wilcox Jr. of Batavia, Brothers, Dean Case of Batavia, Robert (Sandy) Case of W. Virginia and Scott (Mary) Case of Batavia. Grandchildren, Megan Wilcox, Jennifer Wilcox, Jessica Wilcox, Stevie Wilcox and Sara Curtis.  Great-grandchildren, Olivia Appleford, Nora Gangi, Lilly Curtis and Brodie Curtis. Granddog, Odie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (May 3^rd) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY, where a funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 7pm.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Ernest M. Snyder, 86 of Attica NY, sadly left us on April 23, 2024, following a brief illness.

Beloved husband of the late Sandra (Buxton); loving father of Eldred (Alisa), Wendy (Glenn) Oliver, late Cynthia (Charles) George, late Duane and dear brother of Laurie (Stewart) Hawkins and the late Francis Snyder. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, (April 27, 2024) from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Sunday. Interment, Cowlesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 665 Elm Street Buffalo, New York 14203. Online condolences at https://www.marleyfuneralhome.com

S. Noel Smith, 78, of Overland Park, KS went to his heavenly home, April 15, 2024. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born in Olean, NY, December 25, 1945. He married Winnie Rogers in Batavia, NY, April 5, 1969. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Louise Eaton Smith of Batavia, NY, mother and father-in-law Grace and Harold Rogers, formally of Darien, NY and daughter-in-law, Kristi Smith, and his beloved dog, Smokey.

Noel is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Winnie Smith of Overland Park, KS, their children, Craig Smith of Parker, CO, Marla (Gerald) Holland of Shawnee, KS and his 5 grandchildren Ashley, Samantha and Justin Smith and Grace and Caroline Holland. He is also survived by his sister, Marsha Flagg of Asheville, NC, and sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Dan) Kelsey of Alexander, NY and Patricia (Robert) Chmielowiec of Byron, NY, along with nieces and nephews.

Noel loved playing baseball and basketball as a kid. Noel’s Batavia High School basketball success earned him a scholarship to Roberts Wesleyan College where he earned his BA. He was named Outstanding Genesee County Athlete of the Year in 1968 and his Roberts Wesleyan College team later entered their Sports Hall of Fame. Noel enjoyed a long career at Eastman Kodak, beginning in 1969 and held management positions in several cities. His career was interrupted for three years while serving in the US Army in Nuremberg, Germany. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his church, Sunday school class and working and volunteering transporting and helping assisted living residents.

He nurtured his lifelong friendships by sending them cards, playing jokes on friends and family and laughing about memories. He loved watching Kansas City Royals Baseball and NAIA basketball games. He was a constant presence at his grandchildren’s sporting events and theater performances. He greatly enjoyed his Lionel train collection and doing jigsaw puzzles with his sister, Marsha. And few could out guess him in Rock ‘n’ Roll history trivia. Noel and Winnie loved traveling ‘Blue Highways’ as much as going on Viking Cruises. Noel loved planning their Broadway theater trips to NYC as well as Midwest productions.

Noel was a loving, kind and loyal man. He was loved by so many, will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial for S. Noel Smith has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation to assist veterinary students. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47473. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials.

His funeral service will take place at Gilmartin Funeral Home Batavia, NY, Saturday, May 4th. Calling hours will be 9:00AM to 11:00AM and the funeral at 11:00AM. A reception will follow. A private family burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, New York.

To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.

Michael “Mike” Mager, 71 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (April 22, 2024) at Crossroads House. 

He was born July 12, 1952 in Batavia, a son of the late Henry and Kathleen Hurd Mager.

He was predeceased by his wife Jill Smith who passed away in 2022 and sister, Gay Parker.

Mike graduated from Batavia High School in 1970, where he worked in the family business, Arctic Refrigeration of Batavia, Inc during high school and summer vacations. Mike attended Alfred State College majoring in civil engineering and in 1971, started working full time with Arctic.

Mike worked as a service technician and installer. He was instrumental in expanding the Arctic Refrigeration business to include fruit and vegetable storage. He installed refrigeration and ventilation systems in fruit and vegetable storages around the country. Mike was a respected and knowledgeable guest speaker for Cornell University, Penn State and Rutgers University on fruit and vegetable storage for the past 20 plus years. Mike has passed on his knowledge and trained his nephew Justin Mager to continue in his footsteps with this process.

In 1991, Hank and Leo Mager transferred ownership of Arctic Refrigeration of Batavia, Inc to Michael and his brothers Richard and William.

Survivors include his step-daughter, Meghan (Jared) Gallagher of Buffalo. Sisters, Teresa (Richard) Tamfer and Jennifer (James) Jacobs, both of Batavia. Brothers, Richard (Victoria) Mager and William (Patricia) Mager, both of Batavia. Canine companion, Mozart and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (April 26^th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 11am at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations in Mike’s memory to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or www.crossroadshouse.com.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS ARE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Marilyn F. Worthington, 94, of Batavia, passed away on April 19, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Marilyn was born November 30, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (French) Coral.

She was a lifelong member of Northgate Free Methodist Church.  Marilyn had a successful career as a fashion buyer for the C.L. Carr Co. and enjoyed traveling, gardening and painting.

Surviving are her children, Doug Worthington, Marsha (Ronnie) Coy, Deborah Ruhland and Bryan (Bob Matherne) Worthington; grandchildren, Dena (Ronnie) DePiazza, Beth (TJ) Henderson, Amy Worthington, Traci (Jeff) Birg, Kurtis (Amanda) Worthington and Christy (Steve) Deleo; great-grandchildren, Michael (Kate) DePiazza, Angelina DePiazza, Christinana DePiazza, Kylie Birg, Lydia Birg, Audrey Deleo, Roman Deleo, Robby Worthington, Jordan McLaughlin, Kaedence Worthington and Sierra Worthington and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Spencer M. Worthington and siblings, Gladys Johnson, Sylvia Worthington, Glen Coral, Curtis Coral and Regina Coral.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, where services will be held at 4:00 also on Sunday.  She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 207 Summit Street, Batavia, NY 14020,www.geneseecancerassistance.org/support-us.  

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

Arrangements for Marilyn were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

Elba - Loretta  "Jean"  Love, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mount Morris surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Monday, November 1st, 1943 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William Shafer and Laura Maxwell Shafer.

She loved her animals, tending to her flower beds, gardening and cheering for the Buffalo Bills, especially for Jim Kelly. Most of all Jean loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her great-grandson Mason play baseball.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Darwin F. Love; her daughters, Cheryl (McQueen) Love of Medina and Laurie (Joseph) Graham of Attica;  three grandchildren, Rita (Sam) Vigiano of Elba, Felicia (Robert) LeRoy of Victor and Holly (Taylor) Ellis of Canton; two great-grandsons, Mason Vigiano of Elba and Liam Ellis of Canton; her brothers, Leslie (Dorothy) Shafer of Batavia and Wayne (Karen) Shafer of Lancaster; her sister, Theresa (Gary) Cervone of Houston, Texas along with several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Carol Shafer who passed away as infant, Donald Shafer, Annie Fisk and Timothy (late Carol) Karnafel.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024  from 4:00 pm  to 7:00 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where memorial services will be held at 11 am Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, 6400 Sheridan Dr #320, Buffalo, New York 14221.  

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