Obituaries

Pavilion ~ Elizabeth R. "Betty" Norton, age 98 , passed away Saturday morning (December 17, 2016) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Betty loved music and prior to graduating from Pavilion Central School, she composed the tune for a song that became the school's Alma Mater with the words written by Danny Conner.

She was a graduate of the Batavia Branch of the Rochester Business Institute and retired from Pavilion Central School after 35 years as secretary to the principal.  During her tenure, Betty was appointed as Clerk of the Board of Education until her retirement.

     Betty loved her cats and liked cooking, baking and preparing Sunday dinners for her family and grandchildren, as well as planting and caring for her many flowers.  Music continued throughout her life and she enjoyed playing both the piano and her Hammond organ. As a lifetime and oldest member of the Pavilion United Methodist Church, she would also occasionally play the church organ on Sundays.

     She is survived by her daughter, Karry (Harold) Reynolds; her son, Keith (Rhonda) Norton; 4 grandchildren, Todd (Mary) Norton, Michelle (Michael) Freeman, Christy (Chris) Schultz and Karyn (Jeff) Winters; 8 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Bobbie Jo Norton, Britannie (Michael) Fitch, Michaela and Marissa Freeman, Emma Winters and William and Drew Schultz; 1 great-great-granddaughter, Lilly Fitch, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Betty was predeceased by her husband, Stuart R. Norton, daughter-in-law, Shirlee Ann Norton and her siblings, Earl (Virginia) Rudgers, Charles Rudgers and Alta MacFarland.

     Visitation and service information will be announced at a later date in the Spring of 2017.

     Memorials are suggested to the Pavilion United Methodist Church, 11115 E. Park St., Pavilion, NY 14525.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Betty's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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

Mrs. Burnside was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hamlin, NY. She collected tea cups, cardinals and enjoyed shopping. Mrs. Burnside loved nothing more than spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Richard C. Burnside of Corfu; children Bonnie (Scott) Chatley of Corfu; Edward Burnside of Albion; James Burnside of Corfu; siblings Beulah Hand of SC; Willis (Carrie) Heise of Albion; Margery (Darwin) Hale of Morton, NY; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 20, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at the Funeral Home.She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Richard worked many years for the King Cole Bean Co. in Avon and later for Livingston County Highway Department. He was an outdoorsman who liked to hunt; he enjoyed working on mechanics, watching NASCAR racing and football games, especially watching his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Tina (Dennis) Jones of Castile, Teresa (Lance) Riley of Springwater, his longtime companion: Tammy Garrett of New Orleans, his former wife: Joyce Taylor, sister: Diane (Dave) Thomas of Hawthorne, PA., brother: David (Melba) Fisher of Memphis, TN, grandchildren: Ashley, Noah, Matthew, McKenzie, Emica, Kassidy, Allexa, Triston, Taylor and Ryan, brother-in-law: Harry DeShane of Perry, 3 aunts: Cathy (Ross) Bower of PA., Gloria (Robert) Brywa of Perry, Phyllis Mohney of FL. , along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00PM on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 or visit www.heart.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.

He was born January 30, 1934 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late John and Sophia Zimnal Wandryk.

Frank served our country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed with the City of Batavia Dept. of Public Works prior to his retirement. Frank was a member of Ascension Parish in Batavia. Frank was a gentle and humble man who enjoyed simple pleasures. He enjoyed baseball, television sports, bingo and music. Most of all he was proud of his family and will be deeply missed. 

He spent his final years at the NYS Veterans Home, where he received excellent care from the devoted staff who became his friends and extended family.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Delores McCoy Wandryk in 1999 and second wife, Carolyn Shutz Wandryk on February 17, 2016. Frank was the brother of the late Onofre “Norf” Wandryk, Caroline and Rose Wandryk, Veronica Bezon, Sophie Trybushan, Michael Wandryk and Antoinette Corbelli.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie (Terry) Paine of Batavia. Son, Frank Wandryk of Tonawanda. Step-sons, Brad (Maryann) Martin of Marston Mills, MA, Craig (Laurie) Martin of Batavia and Doug (Kimberly) Martin of Florida. Grandchildren,Sarah Lidbom, Leslie Szfranski, Julie Molloy, Jacob, Robert and Benjamin Paine. Step-grandchildren, Mariella, Alyssa, CJ, Christopher, Sean and JD Martin. Four great-grandchildren. Sisters, Anne O’Grady of Syracuse, Jane “Jennie” Crowe of Buffalo and Constance (Jerry) McGuire of Fairport. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (December 19th) from 5-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00am at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan and Sumner Streets.). Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions  in Frank’s memory may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of condolence can 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.

He is survived by his loving mother; Heather Drake of Attica; grandparents Jim (Kris) Drake of Attica; uncle Shawn Drake of Batavia, Aunt Ashley Wright of Batavia, Aunt Kristina (Anthony Berrios) Thompson of Attica; sister in law Javette Drake of Attica; nieces Jamie Thompson, Sienna and Lena Berrios and Acelia Drake and nephew Clayton Thompson

Austin was presently attending the Monroe County Special Education Extend program in Spencerport. He graduated from Spencerport High School in June of 2015. He attended the GVRC camp for special needs children in Pike. Austin was special in ways and taught us many lessons in life like how to have an open mind, love unconditionally, to smile on the most difficult days, and to have patience with people. So because of these life lessons our family on behalf of Austin would like to thank both Varysburg & Attica EMS, the responding officers from Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, Chief Henderschott, the staff of Warsaw hospital's ED, Timothy Meister of Marley Funeral Home, and Stacey Storm from the ARC of Livingston/Wyoming County. Your efforts and compassion have not gone unnoticed.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 5:00-6:30PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 6:30PM Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Austin’s name to the Genesee Valley Rotary Camp www.gvrc.org or GVRC c/o Ernest Wiard - 15 Hal-bar Rd., Avon, NY 14414 or to the family to distribute to various charities. 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.

Elba - Benjamin J. Ligon, Sr., 75, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia after having been admitted earlier in the day.

Mr. Ligon, Sr. was born March 11, 1941 in Society Hill, Alabama, the son of the late Benjamin Turrance and Minnie Ligon Houston.

He is survived by his wife, Hattie B. (Miles) Ligon, whom he married 1962.  Also surviving are two sons; Benjamin (Carla Capizzi) Ligon, Jr. of Batavia and Scottie (Christi LoTempio) Ligon of Elba, two daughters; Patricia (Ira) Stephens-Moss and Shirley Woods both of the state of Alabama and 5 grandchildren.

Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Springville - Mrs. Dorothy M. Putney of Springville, passed away Dec. 15, 2016 at age 90. Predeceased by her loving husband Laurence. Cherished mother of Todd (Marcia), Marc (Deidre), Susan (William Skura), and Cindy Matteson (Steven). Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 19. Survived by siblings Chester (Thelma), Genevieve (Late Lawrence), and Clarence (Shirley). Predeceased by Lawrence, Donald, Frederick and Malcolm.

No private visitation, memorial service to be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Pk Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14227 or Springville First United Methodist Church, 474 East Main St., Springville, NY 14141.Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Frank was a graduate of Perry School. He played high school football and drums. He was a faithful and one of the oldest members of the Perry Center First Congregational Church where he served on many committees including deacon and trustee. Frank worked on the Ireland family dairy farm since he was 11 years old. He milked dairy cows, raised heifers, tended to hogs and chickens. He enjoyed gardening, painting and mowing the family’s yard. He also enjoyed hauling water year round to farms and filling pools in the summer months throughout the county. He served on the Wyoming County Planning Board for 10 years and was also a Perry Town Board member. These jobs were important to him and he took great pride in his dedication to those positions. He won the Conservation Farmer of the year in 1972. He was also a member of Dairylea Cooperative Inc. Frank enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills and smoking cigars with his grandsons. Brett and Blake have always been envious of his serious mustache. Frank and Laura enjoyed traveling, including trips with friends to Hawaii and Alaska. They were avid snowmobile riders and enjoyed trail riding throughout Wyoming County. Frank was a lifelong friend to Dick Brick, who continued to visit even when Frank lost the ability to carry on a conversation. They reminisced often about Frank’s various pranks especially concerning “Perry Center” and racing Fords and Chevys.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Laura Jane (Cole)Ireland, 4 daughters: Regina (Andrew Zinkievich) Ireland of Perry, Sally (Yolanda Montemayor) Ireland of Austin, TX., Mary Jane Ireland of Perry, Cindy (William Stowell) Ireland of Perry, his grandchildren: Brett C. (Andrea Callari) Eliasz of Rochester, Blake J. Eliasz of Rochester, Emma Darocha of Perry, a great grandson: Giancarlo J. Eliasz, his only surviving sibling Jacqueline Ireland Hogestyn of Rochester, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Saturday December 17th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street, Perry New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 18th at 2:00pm at the Perry Center First Congregational Church. He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church. 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.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Tracey H. MacLane; sons Rodney & Richard MacLane and a brother Neil Thomas.

She is survived by her daughters Susan (Aivars) Brigzna of Attica, Cynthia (John) Larsen of Ballston Lake, NY; brother Harry Thomas of Knoxville, TN; daughter-in-law Vicki MacLane of Attica; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews & cousins.  

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011 at a later date in the spring.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lollypop Farms 99 Victor Road Fairport, NY 14450. 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.

Chili - Jeanette S. Bouquin Bosseler, 68, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester.

Mrs. Bouquin Bosseler was born October 12, 1948 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Lowell and Bernice (Wolf) Bouquin.

Jeanette graduated from Trocaire College in Buffalo where she received her bachelor’s degree.  She retired from the Allstate Insurance Co. as a financial specialist.  Following her career at Allstate she then entered into private practice as a financial planner.  

She is survived by her husband, William E.  Bosseler.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond Rautenstrauch of Palm Bay, FL and Thomas Rautenstrauch of Varysburg, NY;  two daughters, Sandra (Paul) Marchese of Batavia, NY and Patricia Braddock of West Melbourne, FL; her siblings; Clifford Bouquin, Craig (Angel) Bouquin, Jack (Sharon) Bouquin,  Martha Bouquin and Nicolette (Larry) Bouquin.  She was the grandmother of Alicia (Jordan) Thurber, Devin Braddock, Joseph Marchese, Damin Rautenstrauch, Brett Braddock, Dylan Rautenstrauch, James Rautenstrauch, Michael Marchese and Eric Rautenstrauch.  She was preceded in death by her sister Claudia (Don) Mix.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main Street, Batavia.   Services will be Sunday 1:00 pm, at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, (South Campus), 350 Bank St. Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 127 North St., Batavia, NY.  Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Scottsville.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Lewis Partridge, Jr., age 92, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center.

A longtime member of the Morganville United Church of Christ, he has served as a trustee and moderator of the church and President of the Tandem Class. A member of the Odd Fellows, he served on the Byron-Bergen Central School Board of Education, the board of directors for the Genesee County Cooperative Extension, Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA), Agway and the former Grange League Federation (G.L.F.), a co-op owned by farmers. He served as the co-chairman of the 1st farm-city week held by the Genesee County Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Thornell Partridge, whom he married August 20, 1948; his children, Donald L. (Pat) Partridge, Kevin M. Partridge and Kathryn P. (Jeffrey) Thompson, all of Batavia; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Joyce (Richard) Glazier of Byron; his sister-in-law, Marian Partridge of Bergen and several nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late Richard Partridge.

Friends may call on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford.  Memorials may be made to Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford, New York 14143. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Lawrence “Larry” A. Amato of Elba passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.
He was born June 20, 1926, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Scinta) Amato. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Betty (Anderson) Amato; siblings, Joseph (Mary) Embroli, Joseph (Louise) Amato, Florence (Samual) VanGalio, Roger Anderson, Dominic Tucci, Stella Kastner, Josephine Amato, Julia Anzalone, Sarah Amato, Mary Rozzeli; a grandson, Jerrold Coughlin Jr.; and a great grandson, Brendenlee Fay.
Survivors include a sister, Marita Tucci of Le Roy; a son, Alan Amato of Batavia; three daughters, Lori (Jerrold) Coughlin Sr. and Cindy Amato of Elba and Judy (John) Shaffer of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Samuel (Mandie) Coughlin, Kenneth (Cynthia) Kline, Tiffany Fay and Serena Osborne; 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Larry was an avid John Wayne fan and a fan of old wartime planes. He enjoyed life and life enjoyed him and it showed.
He retired from Comstock Michigan Fruit in 1988.
A Remembrance Gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Elba Recreation Hall. Memorials may be made to the family.

Mrs. Viscuso was born June 20, 1940 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Hovey) Graham.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish, where she served as an Eucharistic Minister.  Patricia was a Registered Nurse having worked at St. Jerome Hospital and retiring from United Memorial Medical Center.  She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is the wife of Angelo L. Viscuso of Batavia. The two had 58 wonderful years together.

Surviving along with her husband are her children, Theresa Viscuso, and Mary Margaret (Mark) Mruczek both of Huston, TX, Daniel Viscuso, and Patrick Viscuso both of Batavia, Joan (Norbie) Torres of Rochester; granddaughters, Nicolette Viscuso, Olivia Torres, Rachel, and Renee Mruczek.

She is preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Leo Graham.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Patricia’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 AM, Saturday, (December 17, 2016) at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Site, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

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

Williamsville - James E. Duckworth, 70, passed away Sunday(Dec. 11, 2016) with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Batavia on Oct. 29, 1946, a son of the late Harold and Olive Shafer Duckworth. He was the brother of the late Kenneth Duckworth.

 

Jim was the loving husband of Carol (Freiberg) Duckworth for 49 years; beloved father of son, Kenneth and daughter, Cynthia (Richard) Lucas; cherished grandfather of Dalton, Corey and Madison Lucas and brother of Larry (Mary) Duckworth. Also serving are his aunt, Carol (Frank) Aquino; nephew, Ed Duckworth and several cousins. 

    

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu, NY

LeRoy ~ William E. Lambert, age 80, of Genesee Street, passed away Monday morning (December 12, 2016) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     He was born December 31, 1935 in Creal Springs, IL, a son of the late Robert and Lura Holmes Lambert.

     William will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. After working in the grocery business for many years, he and his wife, Lois, ventured into the antique business, where they operated the Lone Gable Emporium for 25 years.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lois Jennejahn Lambert; his children, William (Amy) Lambert Jr., Laura (T.J.) Richardson of Chili, Steven Lambert of Shortsville, Andrew (Gail) Lambert of Caledonia, David (Janet) Lambert of LeRoy and Julie (Chris) Coleman of LeRoy; his grandchildren, Austin Lambert, Arielle Lambert, Danielle (Mike) VanHouter, Kinley Lambert, Kade Lambert, Abby Lambert, Gwen Lambert, Chrissy (Joshua) Petraitis, Diana (Rob) Felt, Mark Richardson, Lisle Coleman, Stryder Coleman, Ben (Veronica) Kruger and Thomas (Katie) Kruger; 4 great-grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis (James) Rector of Hilton; his brother, Gary Lambert of Lima; his aunt, Vera Lambert of AZ; many in-laws and spouses, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Friday, Dec. 16 from 12 ~ 3 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where services will be held at 3 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the LeRoy Ambulance Service.

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