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Oklahoma - Patricia A. Chudoba, 80, of Alexander, New York, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 in Oklahoma where she has been under the care of her children since October 2013. She was born August 8, 1936 in Dunkirk, New York, the daughter of the late Michael Kuznicki and Frances (Rushnowski) Kuznicki Robinson. She was the sister of the late Geraldine Rettig.

Patricia retired from Brothers International Food Corp. in Rochester, New York and was previously employed for many years at ABC Roofing Company, Inc. in Buffalo. She was a lifelong resident of Alexander and a life time member of St. Mary's Church in Batavia.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond A. Chudoba of Batavia, whom she married on April 30, 1955.

Survivors include a son: Raymond M. Chudoba of OK; a daughter: Carol L. (Chudoba) Roy of OK; 2 brothers Dale and William Robinson of Westfield, New York; 3 grandchildren, Audra and Donald Moore and Chad Chudoba; 3 great-grandchildren, Isaac, Alexandra and Brenya Chudoba. 

Funeral Services will be at 11 00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Joseph's Mausoleum, 531 Ellicott St., Batavia,  followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the mausoleum and memorials may be made to the family for distribution to various charities. Make checks to Carol Roy c/o P.O. Box 340, Bergen, NY 14416. Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

John Vernon Rowe, known as Vern by those who loved him, aged 92, WWII veteran, computer programmer, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, evangelist, prayer warrior, mentor, and friend, joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 31, 2016. 

Vern was born in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada, May 1, 1924 to Pascoe Baynard and Laura Prynne Rowe. He graduated from Riverside High School, Riverside, New York in 1942 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the U.S.S. Fitch in the North Atlantic Theater and the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard in the Pacific Theater and was a recipient of the Medal of Valor. Vern married his High School sweetheart Pearl Jean Flannery in August, 1944.

 Following the War, Vern was employed by DuPont, and National Gypsum. In 1975, Vern and Jean relocated from Buffalo, NY, to San Bernardino, CA, to serve with Campus Crusade for Christ, where they were on staff for 17 years. Vern held volunteer positions in Food Finders, and Love, Inc. as well as serving in various leadership capacities including Deacon and Sunday School teacher in churches he attended.

He is survived by Jean, his wife of 71 years, and six of his seven children. Vern was preceded in death by eldest daughter Jeannine Preston Rowe. Remaining are Susan Wakefield of Batavia, NY, John (Sherry) Rowe of Lewisburg, PA, Linda (George) Renner, Hollis, NH, Michael (Maggie) of Wheaton, IL, Lori Summer of Lafayette, IN, and Peter (Christine) Rowe of Citrus Heights, CA, 22 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren also survive

 The family will be present from 1 - 3PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC, 4120 West Main Street, Batavia, NY, and Vern will be interred at Bath National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) at give.cru.org or World Venture, search for George and Linda Renner ministry.

Please share your thoughts and memories of John with his family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF JOHN VERNON ROWE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

Age 90, of Batavia formerly of Elba, died peacefully Friday afternoon December 30 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. She was born March 17, 1926 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late Sam and Marie (Michetti) Peca, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul A. Monachino; daughter, Marie Monachino; siblings, Anthony, John Peca and Jennie Irrera. 

Mrs. Monachino was a homemaker and a lifelong member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Elba. Her life was devoted to her family and will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted grandmother and caring sister. 

Surviving are her children, Paul S. (Angela) Monachino of Oakfield, Carol (Richard) Duganier of Conway, SC and Joan (Mike) Brown of Rochester; sisters, Florence Lullo and Julia Scalia both of Batavia and Margaret Worth of Albion; grandchildren, Joseph & Michael Duganier, Christa, Cara, Nicole (Zack Solt) and Daniel Monachino; great-granddaughter, Lilly Monachino-Solt; brothers-in-law, Norm (Cathy) Monachino of Batavia and Joseph (Lee) Monachino of Elba along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Rose's family will be present from 4-8PM on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:15AM Thursday January 5 followed by a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial St. Padre Pio Parish (Elba Site). She will be laid to rest alongside her husband in St. Joseph's Cemetery, memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Rose with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

THE FAMILY OF ROSE M. MONACHINO IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

Age 83, of Corfu, died peacefully Thursday morning December 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law where she resided. She was born February 10, 1933 in Germany, a daughter of the late Frank and Stanislava (Marcellak) Blasik, also preceded in death by her husband, John Witko in 1976.   

Maria was retired from General Motors in Illinois where she has lived most of her life until coming to Genesee County this past August. She enjoyed walking, her favorite meal, PIZZA and most of all time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Theresa (Frank) Barone of Corfu and Peter (Janine) Witko of Morton Grove, IL; sister, Hanna in Germany; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jack), Laura, Caroline, Walter, Sheridan & Delaney; great-grandchildren, Amber, Isabelle, Olivia, Cole and a special niece, Zofia Rogers of Alabama.  

The family will be present from 9:30 to 10:00AM on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10AM. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

Please share your words of comfort with Maria's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF MARIA WITKO IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

Age 33, of Batavia, died unexpectedly Thursday December 29, 2016 at her home. She was born August 17, 1983 in Batavia, daughter of the late Zeke (Alice) Wright. 

Kim was an employee of Kmart in Batavia where she was loved and respected by her co-workers. She enjoyed painting, crafts, reading and will be remembered for her selflessness, always doing for others before herself. 

Surviving are siblings, Tami Mileham of Batavia; Phil King of Wales; nephews, Timothy King, Kyle (Elise McManus) King, Nick King; niece, Jamie King; great niece and nephews, Nalayna, Rylan, Roman, Ryder King along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Kim's family will be present from 5-8PM on Thursday January 5, 2017 followed by A Celebration of Life service at 8PM with a reception to follow at the Dibble Family Center 4110 West Main Street Road Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to the family in care of Kyle King. 

Please share your memories of Kim with her family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

THE FAMILY OF KIMBERLY A. WRIGHT IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

Oakfield - Anna Lewis Ahl, 100, of Oakfield, a school bus driver for the Oakfield - Alabama Schools, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center in Batavia.

Mrs. Ahl was born August 10, 1916 in Darien, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Hattie (Hagen) Phillipps.

She was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Quilting Guild.  She enjoyed crafting, gardening, sewing, entertaining and dancing.  

She is predeceased by her husbands, Allison C. Lewis who died in 1980 and Sennette C.  Ahl, who died in 1999.

Survivors include 3 daughters: Bonnie (David) Starkweather of Basom, Joyce (Donald) Yunker of Oakfield and Cindy (Gary) Beechler of Westfield, IN; 2 stepchildren, Gary (Toie) Ahl of VA and Patricia (Paul) Frishkoff of OR; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the sister of the late Betty Stidd and Jean Lyons.  

Friends may call on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia where services will immediately follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Attention Renovation Fund, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Blanche P. Konarski, 88 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 27, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

She was born July 11, 1928 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Walter and Stella Mislick Czaja.

Blanche was a member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. She enjoyed bowling, cooking and traveling the country. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Donald M. Konarski of Elba. Two daughters, Vincenne (Dennis) Maute of Elba and Donna (Keith) Coyne of Washington, NC. Sister, Barbara (Alex) Guiliani of Florida. Brother, Florian (Joan) Czaja of Batavia. Grandchildren, Eric Johnston, Patrick (Kasie) Coyne, Brian (Megan) Coyne, Carrie (Brad) Fairbank and Lynette (Mark) Irwin. Also survived by 6 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Stanley Czaja and Paul Czaja.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (January 2nd) from 12pm-1pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. A Celebration of Life Service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 1pm. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Expressions of condolence 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.

Age 29, of Dansville formerly of Batavia, died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Christmas Eve in Dansville. He was born October 2, 1987 in Rochester, NY a son of William Trybushyn of Batavia and Patti (Metz) (Greg) Cole of Dansville. 

Cory was a 2006 graduate of Batavia High School where he played varsity football for 3 years, played in the orchestra and went on to study at the University of Buffalo. Friends and family will remember a smart, intellectual young man with a great sense of humor, he was kind, caring, compassionate and had an incredible ability to make people smile. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, bowling, gaming and had a love of sports. Cory's big stature and calm demeanor led people to see him as a "Gentle Giant" who loved spending time with his kitten, Pancake.  

Surviving along with his parents is his sister, Kelsey Trybushyn of Dansville, half-brother, Bill Trybushyn of Rochester, step-brother, Brandon Cole of Mt. View, CA and step-sister, Cindy Cole of Alden; maternal grandparents, Robert (Elaine) Metz of Dansville along with many loving aunts, uncles & cousins. 

Cory's family will be present from 4-8PM on Friday December 30, 2016 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life will begin at 8PM. A reception will follow at the DIBBLE FAMILY CENTER 4110 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD and memorials in his memory are suggested to Volunteers for Animals/Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Cory with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

THE FAMILY OF CORY J. TRYBUSHYN IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

Batavia - Ronald R. Green, 92, of Batavia, owner and proprietor of Ron Co. Farms in Batavia, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home doing what he wanted – with his boots on outside working.

After being rejected from the draft because of a heart murmur, he was a quality control inspector for Curtiss Aircraft in Buffalo for the C-46 cargo plane. The C-46 was the first plane capable of flying "over the hump" (India to China through the Himalaya's) to help our Chinese allies defend themselves. He also had a milk truck route where he picked up cans of milk and hauled them to Buffalo and worked for Houseknecht Motors in Batavia.

He loved his farming and was previously active in several local farming organizations. Ron was out on his tractor feeding cows’ right up ‘til the end. He also loved the Lord with his heart and was always praying and reading his Bible. Ron served as a deacon, secretary and on the board at Batavia Assembly of God for many years and helped build the church on North Spruce Street.

Ron was a giving man who would help anyone in need and always put smiles on people's faces; even those he didn't know. His smile, laughter, with and dry sense of humor will be missed by his family.

His wife of 63 years, Mary Alice Green passed away on October 31, 2004.

Surviving are his children, David (Janice) Green of Hemingway, South Carolina, Alvin ("Chip") Green  and Kathie Green, both  of Batavia; two grandsons, Tim (Cami) Green of Greece and Joe (Angel) Green of Conroe, Texas, his sister-in-law, Shirley Green of Nunda and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his siblings, Elton Green, Paul Green, Leora Hopkins and Lelia Bowers.

Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, 3515 Galloway Road, Batavia.  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Burial will be in West Middlebury Cemetery.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Ron’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Lakeville ~ Melanie Lynn DeFazio, the beautiful little "Butterfly" of Brian and Kristi Cosimeno DeFazio, took flight to Heaven before her birth on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

     Family and friends are invited to her Rite of Christian Burial on Friday, December 30 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Brigid Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen, NY.

     Memorials are suggested to the March of Dimes, Attention: DRFR, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605

     Condolences may be shared with Melanie's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Melanie and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Norm served four years as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was the head locksmith when he retired from the Attica Correctional Facility in 1989.  He loved being with his family, dancing and working in his metal shop for hours.  He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Moose Club, Attica Legion, and the Eagles Club for many years.

Surviving along with his loving wife of 65 years, Marilynn (Glor) Mano Ripstein are their three children, Norman Jr. (Bonnie) Ripstein of West Kingston, RI, Steve (Joanne) Ripstein of Attica and Wendy (Jim) Walsh of Marilla.  His eight grandchildren: Tina (Mike) Harding of Attica, Todd (Meghan) Ripstein of Batavia, Rebecca (Mark) Yedlowski of Navarre, FL., Jennifer (Jerod) Battaglia of Grand Island, Christopher Ripstein of Zellwood, FL, Meagen (Shawn) Simonsen of Hampstead, MD, Mackenzie (Steve) Jervis of Wichita Falls, TX and Meredith Walsh of Marilla.  Thirteen Great-Grandchildren: Chase and Cole Harding, Bridget, Claudia and Tucker Ripstein, Adelyn, Milo, Emery and Abel Yedlowski, Elizabeth and Charles Simonsen, Mason and Riley Battaglia.  Also surviving, a sister-in-law Ret. Col. Beverly Glor of Punta Gorda, FL along with many cousins and close friends.

There will be no prior calling hours.  An 11:30AM Memorial Service will take place at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St., Attica, New York 14011 on Thursday, December 29^th, 2016 with a family reception line prior at 10:30AM     

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church 11 Washington in Attica or American Legion Harder-O’donnell Post No 734- 83 Market St. Attica, NY 14011 or Home Care and Hospice of Warsaw 450 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or a charity of your choice. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Bergen - Margaret Helen Berry, 77, of Bergen, a call center operator at the former Washington Mutual, (Dime Bank) in Albion, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home, in Bergen.

Mrs. Berry was born June 8, 1939 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Victor and Helen (Komerowski) Figlerwicz.

She graduated from Nazareth High School and was the operator of the former Fantasy Farm Market in Bergen from 1975-1983.  She was a former volunteer at the Gillam - Grant Community Center in Bergen, served as an Election Official in Bergen and enjoyed traveling.

Her husband, John Berry, died in October of 1985.

Survivors include a daughter, Eileen Brew of Irving; 3 sons, John N. (Jean) Berry of Batavia, Victor A. (Tina Rae) Berry of MA and Charles (Lynn) Berry of Rochester; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the sister of the late Viola Burns and Deborah Byrd.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 S. Lake Street in Bergen, where services immediately follow at 7 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

He is survived by his parents: Frank and Karen (Curry) Barrett, brother: Damian Barrett, sister: Destiny Barrett both of Perry, Maternal grandparents: Kenneth (Theresa) Curry of TN, Paternal grandmother: Beverly Barrett of Perry, along with many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00PM on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will follow at 7pm. He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in York.

Memorials may be made to the family or to the Ronald McDonald House 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620 or visit http://rmhcrochester.org. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.