Obituaries

Thomas (Tom) Powers passed peacefully at his home in Batavia on July 14, 2023.  Born in Warsaw, NY on October 6, 1952, Thomas was a member of St Mary’s Parish in Pavilion, NY for many years.  Thomas was predeceased by his beloved parents, Charlie and Millie Powers, and brother, Robert Powers.   

Thomas graduated from Pavilion Central School and from Erie County Community College’s food service management program.  Thomas was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.  After discharge, he worked for Trojan Industries for eight years and later for the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Batavia in the Nutrition and Food Service department.  After 30 years of dedicated service, for which he received numerous awards, Thomas retired from the VAMC, but not before he had prepared thousands of nutritious meals and delivered them with a smile and a healthy dash of his signature humor. He was also a member of the American Legion in LeRoy for many years. 

Thomas was a life-long fan of the San Francisco Giants and thoroughly enjoyed supporting the Batavia Muckdogs, most recently from his season’s seat directly behind home plate, where he often provided encouragement to aspiring young ball players. 

He is survived by brothers Donald of Newtown, PA and John of Amherst, NH.  He is also survived by his beloved sisters-in-law, Marji, Judy, and Susan, nephews Michael, Christopher, Andrew, Patrick, Gary, and Trevor, nieces Colleen, Katie and Meg, and grandnephews and nieces Jackson, Nathan, Aiden, Jack, Matthew, Charlie, Sean, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Annika, Helena and Satya.   

There will be no prior calling hours.  A Memorial Mass will be held at St Mary’s Parish, Pavilion, NY at 10am on Saturday, September 16, 2023 followed by a graveside and military service at St Mary’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception at the Church Hall immediately after the graveside service.

Donations in Thomas’ memory can be made to the Millie McGee Powers Scholarship Fund at Pavilion Central School. 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.

On August 10, 2023 Butch Herdegen flew to Heaven to be with the angels. Butch loved his family and his lake home on Horseshoe Lake.

Butch will be greatly missed by Janet, his wife for 61 years; his children, Butch (Jaime) of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mike of Orlando, Fla., Maria of Orlando, Fla., Janna Bernard of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and Janet (Jim) Suggs of Winter Park, Fla.; his nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his sister, Roberta Barlow of South Carolina.

Butch is predeceased by his parents Ken and Marjorie and brother, Rodney.

Friends and family may call on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Graveside services will immediately follow visitation at Grandview Cemetery, Clinton Street Road, Batavia. Please consider memorials in his name to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021 or online at https://www.crossroadshouse.com/donate.

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

Mary (Priolo) Severino, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, age 92, now rests in peace with our Lord. Born February 20th, 1931, Mary lived a full beautiful life on the south side of Batavia. Beloved daughter of Peter and Maria Priolo, she is  predeceased by her sister Santa, brother Paulo, brother John Priolo, daughter Teresa (John) George and son Peter Severino. She is survived by her siblings Elaine Frieday and Santina Volino, her loving husband of 70 years Nicolo Severino and children Joseph (Sheri) Severino, Christine (Randy) Bow, Rosemary (Norm) Giess, Maria (Darin) Waite, Nicholas (Robin) Severino, Rafaline (Greg) Shilvock, and Jerry (Dorine) Severino.  Her family legacy includes 18 grandchildren and soon to be 10 great grandchildren. Mary’s strong Sicilian heritage and faith guided her life, helping her parents run their family-owned grocery mart on the south side of Batavia.  Her strong value placed on family could be seen by the countless Sunday afternoon family dinners of pasta with homemade sauce and meatballs.  She was especially known for her rice balls, honey balls and pizzelle made for holidays.  Mary enjoyed the company of all her kids and their families, and rejoiced at the arrival of each grandchild and great grandchild that she was able to hold in her arms.  Mary enjoyed her days faithfully watching her soaps or spending a day out shopping.  She never forgot any family member's birthday accompanied with a card and a gift bag filled with our favorite comforts.  Mary held a strong sense of faith as a long standing member of St. Anthony’s Church.  She was an avid reader and loved to read about and hear stories about angels.  Now heaven has been gifted a new Angel.  A mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Batavia on Thursday August 17th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice, Crossroads House, or St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.  Arrangements for Mary were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-5673. 

James F. Smith, 74, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Jim was born January 30, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Harold and Marian (Hammer) Smith.

Jim was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service.  He began his professional career at the former C.W. Bohm Mortuary and then at H.E. Turner where he retired from in 2012.  During his 40 year career, he opened the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Bergen and purchased the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home in Batavia and the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home in Oakfield.

He was a member of Resurrection Parish where he was a lector and was chairman of the church Lawn Fete.  Jim was also a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Msgr. Kirby Council Knights of Columbus.  An active member of the Batavia Rotary Club, he served on the board of directors, was a past president and Paul Harris Fellow. He was active in the concession stand at Dwyer Stadium in the 1980’s with the Batavia Rotary Club.  Jim served with the Army National Guard from 1969-1975. He was a member of the Batavia Area Jaycees and Stafford Country Club, where he served on the Board of Governors and was a past president. He chaired the Batavia Pageant of Bands and was instrumental in the formation of the Hospice Family Care in Genesee County.

Jim was a fan of the Buffalo Sabres, New York Yankees, and the Buffalo Bills, having attended Superbowl XXVI in Minneapolis.  He enjoyed traveling, golfing, meeting his friends for coffee and attending his grandchildren’s sporting and musical events.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mary (Calarco) Smith of Batavia; children, Jason (Lori) Smith of Batavia, Justin (Elizabeth) Calarco-Smith of Elba, Joshua (Kristin) Smith of Batavia and Jenna (Mark) Alexander of Oakfield; grandchildren, Megan Smith, Matthew Smith, Madeline Smith, Noah Calarco-Smith, Nicolas Calarco-Smith, Lucia Calarco-Smith, Caleb Smith, Brendan Smith and Gabby Smith; his sister, Georg Ann (late Thomas) Feldman of South Carolina; brothers-in-law, Anthony (late Judy) Calarco of Batavia and Nicholas (late Marcia) Calarco of Oakfield and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank J. Calarco, Jr. and sister-in-law, Victoria Moscicki.

Calling hours are Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Parish, (St. Joseph’s Church), 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate, Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020, www.geneseecancerassistance.org,  Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 267, Batavia, NY 14021, www.michaelshope.org or Twenty-Five Neediest Fund, c/o 12 River Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

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

Byron - Jimmy Lyman Stanton, 73 of Warsaw, formerly of Byron, passed away on Tuesday, (August 1, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Mr. Stanton was born May 12, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late Wallace and Rheta (Shultz) Stanton.

Jimmy served his country honorably with the Army and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White Post American Legion in Bergen. He enjoyed spending time with the people in his community in Warsaw. Mr. Stanton retired from Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester and volunteered for 4769 hours at the Batavia VA Medical Center.

Surviving are his brother, Jack (Yvonne) Stanton of Batavia; sisters, June (James) Fodge of Avoca, Cindy (Bill) Skelton of Chiefland, Florida, and Kelly (Dana) Hilderbrant of LeRoy; treasured aunt, Bev (late Dean) Barnard of Byron. Several nieces and nephews also survive, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

Along with his parents, Jimmy is reunited in death with his sister, Sandra Stanton.

There will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held in Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Tarpon Springs, FL ~ Debra Schuyler, formerly of LeRoy, NY, died on August 4, 2023 in a Tampa, Florida hospital following a long battle with Cancer. She was 68 years old. 
     A lifelong learner, Deb was born Debra Jane Marble to parents, Larry and Barb Marble, while Larry was serving in the Air Force at Travis Air Force Base, California. 
     Graduating from Caledonia-Mumford Central High School, class of ‘73, she excelled in her academic studies and was part of the cheerleading squad, volleyball team and marching band, to name a few activities. She also graduated from Genesee Community College, Geneseo and Brockport State Universities. 

  It was at a part-time waitressing job at a New York State Thruway rest stop in LeRoy where she met her future husband, David Schuyler, who was working as a cook. Though from competing high schools, (David hailed from LeRoy Central), they forged a bond that lasted over 50 years!
     Deb was an enthusiastic and well-loved teacher at Holy Family School before moving to the Wolcott Street School in LeRoy, where she taught First grade for over 25 years. It was there she enriched young lives and encouraged the love of reading in her students. She also supported LeRoy’s older students by directing several of the school’s much-enjoyed musicals. It was important to her to provide the experience participating in a polished performance on every level. 
     A valued and dedicated member of Mumford First Baptist Church, Debra shared her gift of music by serving in roles of junior choir director, organist and adult choir director through the years. One of her greatest accomplishments (she was known to have said), was to convince her dad, Larry, to join the choir. Then, she was able to have her whole family together!
     Upon retirement, Deb and David settled in the Tarpon Springs, Florida community called Stonehedge. Deb could take in nearby ocean beach views, continue her passion for gardening, compile genealogy research, entertain out-of-town guests and enjoy the new friends who became family in their new home. 
     Debbie is survived by her devoted husband, David. They were blessed to have over 50 years together as a couple. They were proud to have raised two sons; Kyle (Liza) of Colorado and Blair, now based in Dallas, Texas. They welcomed daughter-in-law Liza in 2017. Deb relished supporting her boys, whether cheering them on from the stands as they played baseball, marched the field in bands or performed on a stage. Both became excellent musicians. She and David celebrate the fine men they have grown to be. 
     Deb is also survived by her sister, Sheryl (Ed) Jones of North Carolina and her brother, Scott Marble of Mumford, NY. 
     Family and friends may call on Tuesday, August 15 from 4 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy.  A service to celebrate Deb’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 16, at 11:00 AM at the Mumford First Baptist Church, 5 Dakin Street, Mumford, NY. Interment to follow in Mumford Rural Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mumford First Baptist Church in Deb’s memory, or you may consider purchasing a children’s book, dedicating it to Debbie and donating your chosen book to an elementary school library in your community. 

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

Robert D. “Bob” Eschenlauer, 59, of Batavia passed away on December 29, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1963 to Donald Eschenlauer and the late Yvonne (Mulvihill) Eschenlauer.

In addition to his father, Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years; Theresa “Momma” (Ammirati) Eschenlauer and all of his children; Crystal (Eschenlauer) and Mark Gutman, Patricia “Pattie” (Eschenlauer) and Thomas De Salvo, Jessica Eschenlauer, Brian Eschenlauer, Robert “Robbie” Eschenlauer, Sophia Eschenlauer and Nicole Saeli, his grandchildren; Brianna Gutman, Luke Gutman, Cristian De Salvo, Gracie Eschenlauer, Aubrey Eschenlauer, and Layla Saeli, his beloved dog; Spider, grandpuppy; Blew, his siblings; Ronald (Luann) Eschenlauer, the late Donald (Rita) Eschenlauer, Dawn Yarington and Robin (Walt Hale) Eschenlauer, and many nieces and nephews.

Bob loved the Miami Dolphins, video games, music, snowmobiling, gardening, being outside barefoot in nature and hanging out with his friends. Those closest to him, you know who you are.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday August 19^th from 1:00 – 6:00PM at Kiwanis Park 3808 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To leave a message 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.

Sandra Gail Rodon entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Patricia Stewart.

Sandie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Rodon, five beautiful children, Amanda, Brittney, Stevie, Tyler and Caitlin, three sisters and one brother, and 12 beautiful grandchildren that she loved more than life.

At Sandie's request there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14228. Arrangements are being completed by H.E. Turner & Co Funeral Home, Batavia, NY. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Sterling - Brenda Redinger, 48, of Sterling and formerly of Byrom passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023 at Geneva Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born on February 6, 1975 in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother.

Surviving are her daughters, DeeAnna Breitenborn, and Madison Warney; granddaughter, Ave Jane Breitenborn; mother, Robin Sword; brother, Kevin Redinger; companion, John Buettner and his son, Isaiah Buettner; former husband, James Warney; and grandmother, DeEtta Burch. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

In death, she is reunited with her father, Richard C. Redinger.

Brenda graduated from Byron-Bergen High School, class of 1993. She worked retail most of her life, including Ames Department Stores, Target, and 5 Below. Through her work she met many people who became friends.

Her greatest love in life was family. She loved her family with all her heart; especially her daughters and granddaughter. There wasn't a day that she didn't talk about how proud she was of them.

Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue in Bergen. Brenda will be laid to rest privately in North Byron Cemetery.

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

Pavilion ~ Marietta A. Richmond, age 84, of Lake Road, passed away Sunday morning (August 6, 2023) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

  She was born June 20, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Stevens Shirley.

     Marietta will be remembered for her love of family, especially being a part of her grandchildren’s lives.  She was an avid shopper and a loving care provider to all her feline companions.

     She is survived by her children; Deb Johnson (Ray Coniber), Dwight MacConnell (Vicki Chatel), Rhett (Dorothy) Richmond, Denise (George) Hahn and Michelle Richmond; her sister, Judy Rose, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ward Richmond and brother, Jerry Shirley.

     Family and friends are invited to her Graveside Service to be held on Monday, August 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Cemetery in LeRoy.

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

Richard "Dick" Palone, Sr., age 86, of Medina went home to the Lord on August 4, 2023. Born in Oakfield, NY on October 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Bordner) Palone, Sr. On November 3, 1956 Dick married the love of his life, Wilda (Waldo) Palone. Dick was employed by various companies - Haxton Foods, Curtis Burns, Sylvania and lastly 30 years at Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors in Lockport. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary's Church in Medina. He enjoyed gardening and was also a fan of the New York Yankees and the San Francisco 49ers. Dick loved spending time with his family, who will all miss him dearly. Dick and Wilda raised four children, Richard (Donna) Palone, Jr. of Medina, Susan Payne of Medina, Douglas (Shannon) Palone of Vermont and Steven Palone of Medina. Dick is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Patricia Murray of Batavia. In addition to his parents and his wife Wilda, Dick was predeceased by his siblings Joseph Jr., Donald, William, Robert, Jeanette and Geraldine. Although there will be no calling hours, his family would love for all his friends to join them at the graveside committal on Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 a.m. in Millville Cemetery. Dick's family would greatly appreciate memorial donations in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Orleans who made it possible for their father to remain in his home during his last days, at www.hospiceoforleans.org. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Jennie (Trigilio) Paradowski, 101, of Batavia passed away on August 3, 2023 at the Grand Nursing Home. She was born in Oakfield on November 28, 1921 to the late Angelo and Sebastiana (Bordonaro) Trigilio. In addition to her parents, Jennie is predeceased by her son in law; Rob Diamond; 5 brothers John, Joe, Sam, Frank and Nick Trigilio; 4 sisters Rose Grasso, Ann Liberante, Josephine Papero and Angeline Paradise. 

Jennie loved music and dancing, going to the casino and above all else, spending time with her family. 

She is survived by her loving daughter; Ann Diamond of East Troy, WI; along with many nieces and nephews. 

There will be no prior calling hours. A 12:00PM Graveside Service will be held on Saturday August 5, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia where Jennie will be laid to rest. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter www.vol4animals.org. To leave an online message 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.

Walter J. McBurney, 75, of Le Roy passed away on July 30, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Batavia on March 5, 1948 to the late John and Olga (Duboy) McBurney. 

Walter was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Service Coordinator for Finger Lakes DDSO in Rochester for many years. 

Walter is survived by several cousins and friends. 

There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately. He will be laid to rest in St. Francis Cemetery in Le Roy. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute 1335 Jefferson Rd. #23191 Rochester, NY 14692.  To leave an online message 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.

Raymond E. Pagels, 73, of Oakfield passed away on August 2, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in East Bethany on October 11, 1949 to the late Raymond and Edna (Armstrong) Pagels. In addition to his parents, Ray is predeceased by a sister; Helena Pritchard; brother-in-law Charles Getch. 

Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years; Charlotte (Hallauer) Pagels; children Raymond (Luann) Pagels, Diane Krawczyk and Kenneth (Jamey) Pagels; siblings Patricia Getch, Norm (Evelyn) Pagels, Bill (Bridgette) Pagels and John Pagels; grandchildren Zachary Krawczyk, Justin Krawczyk, Kasey Pagels and Brook Pagels, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. To leave an online message 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.

Oakfield - Kelly K. Johnson, 31, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday (July 31, 2023) at Unity Hospital after a long battle with heart complications.

She is survived by her parents, Mark (Beckie) Johnson and Diane (Wayne) Scott; paternal grandmother, Elenor Johnson; boyfriend, Matthew Randall; daughter, Aaliyah Anderson; son, Raiden Randall; brother, Jeffrey Johnson; nephews, Jaxson and Lincoln Johnson; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brother, Scott Johnson; and paternal grandfather, Randall Johnson.

Kelly loved animals and enjoyed being in nature. She had an amazing sense of humor and loved candy.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue in Oakfield, where Kelly's funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 6:00 p.m. Interment in St. Cecelia's Cemetery in Oakfield will be private. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.