Obituaries

DOLORES J. McCARTHY ~ age 85, of Batavia, NY, died peacefully Friday December 1, 2018 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville. She was born May 17, 1933, in Gowanda, NY, the daughter of the late Garnard and Marian (Philips) Hamilton, also preceded in death by a daughter, Melody Lynn Bastedo.

Dolores enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, traveling and shopping.

Surviving is her husband, Philip R. McCarthy of Batavia; son, Danny (Patricia) Bastedo of Lancaster; daughter, Judy (Peter) Thompson of Alexander; step-daughter, Lydia Storey of PA along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There is no prior visitation and funeral services will be announced later. Dolores will be laid to rest in Jolls Cemetery, Perrysburg, NY and memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

THE FAMILY OF DOLORES J. McCARTHY IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210

 

MARY LOU POTWORA ~ age 56, of Batavia, died suddenly Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home. Mary Lou was born in St. Louis, MO on November 1, 1962 the daughter of the late Roland and Dorothy (Glick) Stevens.

Mary Lou worked for the former Genesee County Nursing Home, enjoyed crocheting, crafts, animals, especially her dogs and time spent with her son and daughter-in-law.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Potwora of Batavia; son, Norm (Danielle) Michael of LeRoy, NY; step-son, Dustin Potwora of FL; step-daughter, Cassandra (Jake) Ward of Alabama, NY; brothers, John Stevens and Abe (Jennifer) Stevens all of Batavia; sisters, Barb Kohl of Batavia, Rosie (John) Cobb of Las Vegas, Sue (Doug) Hackett of SC; grandson, Jaiden Michael along with several nieces and nephews.

There is no prior visitation and funeral services will be held at a future date. Memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

THE FAMILY OF MARY LOU POTWORA IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

 

 

 

Clarendon, NY: Richard A. “Dick” Chilson, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2018 after a long illness. He was born August 19, 1941 to the late Samuel and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson.
 
Dick loved spending time outdoors, including making maple syrup and tending to his bee hives. He was a long time small engine mechanic and was the family handyman who did a lot of his own work on his home. He also enjoyed helping his son Dakota with his Scout projects including his Eagle project. Dick was a selfless man that always helped others before himself.
 
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Mick, Marty, Roy, Sam, and Stella Sargent.
 
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Cindy, children, Chris (Debbie Fiorito) Chilson, Renee (Rafael) Monroy, Denise (Kevin Miller) Wilson, Mandy (Keith) Roth, Kristi Chilson, Dakota Chilson, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, siblings, Roger (Hazel Bickham) Chilson, Dora (Jim) Tice, Nora (Jerry) Walters, Larry (Rita) Chilson, Linda (Dan) McDonald, Leota (Duane) McClure, Bruce (Emily) Chilson, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 16650 State Route 31, Holley, NY 14470 on Saturday, December 8th from 12:00-2:00pm where his funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00pm. A gathering will be held after the service at the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Hall 3353 Hulberton Rd. Holley, NY 14470.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center 300 E. River Rd. P.O. Box 278996 Rochester, NY 14627.
To share a special memory of Dick, please visit www.christophermitchell.com.

Byron - Curtis J. Ward,  59, of Byron, passed away Friday, (November 23, 2018) at home in Byron. 

Curtis was born July 15, 1959 in Brockport, a son of the late Sherrel and Wilma (Weaver) Ward. 

Prior to moving to Byron in 2018, he lived in Florida and Buffalo.  He enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are his children, Gena and Robert Ward, both of Florida; 2 grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Julie, Lenny, Barbie, Devon, Audra, Lilly and Shelby.

He is predeceased by his sisters, Gloria and Vicki Ward.

There will be no visitation.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Curtis' name to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen.

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

Eleanor P. Stevens, 94 of Perry, passed away on December 2, 2018 at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Warsaw Hospital surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born in Warsaw, NY on February 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Clifton and Rose (Merryfield) Pierce. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Floyd E. Stevens in 1989, sister, Thelma (Carl) Copeland and brothers Clayton, James and Jack (Thelma) Pierce.

Eleanor was a graduate of Warsaw High School. She retired from Champion Products in Perry in 1986 where she was an order entry clerk and after retirement she went to work at for the former Champion Outlet Store in Perry. She then joined the Silver Lake Day Treatment Center in Perry as a Senior Companion for 20 years. She was a former member of the Women of the Moose in Perry, where she achieved the highest rank of Senior Regent. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling with her children and doing counted cross stitch.

She is survived by her son; Ronald (Carol) Stevens; daughters Linda (Ernest) Collings both of Silver Lake and Jean (Dennis) Vanelli of Perry; Sisters-in-law Julie Pierce of Wethersfield and Betty Pierce of Warsaw; 5 grandchildren Brad (Tammy) Collings, Alyssa (Tim Grasby) Morey, Ronald (Kassidy) Stevens, Jr., Jennifer (Steven) Deaton, Nicolas (Richard) Telesco; 9 great grandchildren Bradley (Jessica) Collings, Troy Collings, Hunter & Carter Morey, Cameron & Andrew Telesco, Chloe & Deacon Stevens, Tysen & Lacey Deaton; great-great-grandchildren Delanie & Bradley Collings; dear friend Cora Stedman, along with many nieces, nephews and
friends.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will follow at 2:00PM.  She will be laid to rest in Leicester Cemetery in Leicester.

Memorials may be made to any organization related to the military. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Fr. William P. Poorten SJ, was called to eternal life on Nov. 14, 2018 at Murray-Weigel Hall, Bronx, N.Y. He was born on June 28, 1930, in Buffalo, to the late Henry J. and Theresa (Koller) Poorten and was also preceded in death by siblings, Henry J. Poorten, Jr. and Eileen M. Poorten, step-sister, Barbara Beger and step-mother, Rita (Bernhard) Hassenfratz.

Graduating from Canisius High School in 1948, he attended Canisius College for one year before entering the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew-on-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY. 

He returned to Buffalo, to teach Latin and Greek at Canisius High School (1956-1959). After regency he went to Woodstock College in, Md., (1959-1963) to study theology and prepare for priestly ministry. Bishop James McNulty, the Bishop of Buffalo, ordained him to the priesthood at Canisius College on June 19, 1963.

After his tertianship in St. Bueno’s in Wales, England (1963-1964), Bill taught Latin, religion, communications and English at McQuaid High School in Rochester, N.Y., until 1978. During this time, he was also superior of the McQuaid Jesuit Community (1972–1978).

In the summer of 1979, Bill began a 31-year ministry of spiritual direction. From 1979 to 1991, he directed retreatants at Loyola House of Retreats in Morristown, N.J.  

In 1999, Bill returned to Loyola Retreat House in Morristown and continued giving spiritual direction and directing retreats until 2010. That year he returned to his native Buffalo as an associate pastor of St. Michael’s Church. Bill remained there until 2014 when, he went to Murray-Weigel Hall in the Bronx and continued to do spiritual direction for several individuals.

Bill is survived by his brother, Robert J. Poorten of Walworth, NY; sister, Mary Grace (late Robert) Demarse of Batavia, NY; step-brother, Donald (Arlene) Hassenfratz of Lancaster, NY; step-sister, Susan (Vincent, DDS) Francavilla of Buffalo, NY; a multitude of nieces and nephews in NJ, NC, CO and WNY along with many cousins in the Buffalo area.

Please join Bill’s family and friends to Celebrate his Life at a Memorial Mass 12 Noon on Sunday December 9, 2018 at St. Michael’s Church 651 Washington St. Buffalo, NY 14203. Memorials in his memory are suggested to St. Michael’s Church or Murray-Weigel Hall 515 E. Fordham Rd. Bronx, NY 10458.

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

LOCAL GUIDANCE BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

 

MARY J. CLARK ~ age 72, of Oakfield, died peacefully Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Lyndonville, NY on August 31, 1946 the daughter of the late George and Emma (Goodwin) Clark also preceded in death by siblings, Coleen Rutherford and Rev. Richard Clark.

Mary worked for over 20 years at Fisher Price and most recently as an instructor for Genesee County ARC. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed word search puzzles, reading paperback books and had a love for music and dancing, especially Elvis impersonator, Terry Buchwald.

Mary is survived by her best friend of 42 years, Laura Ianni of Oakfield; twin sister, Marcia Clark of Lyndonville; sister, Joyce (Mark) Ackerman of Lockport; loving caregiver, Chevelle Brimmer of Batavia; brother-in-law, Keith Rutherford of Medina along with several nieces, a nephew, cousins and her four legged companions, Brandi & Josie.

Mary’s family will be present from 11-1p.m. on Monday December 3, 2018 at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8221 Lewiston Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of her Life will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield, NY and memorials in her memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

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

THE FAMILY OF MARY J. CLARK IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

   Joan A. McDonald, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully Friday November 23, 2018 in a Hospice home located in Cheektowaga NY after a brief bout with kidney cancer. 

Joan was born September 17, 1942 in Buffalo the daughter to Eleonor Burgess and Craig T Blair. She grew up in Buffalo and later resided the majority of her life in Attica NY, and for the last five years in Alexander. 

Throughout the years, Joan or “Joannie” as known to most, was employed as a caretaker, a bus driver, a cleaning lady, a waitress, and various other odd jobs necessary to raise three children as a single mother. Later in life, she enjoyed an all too brief retirement where she had the opportunity to spend time with her grown kids and grandchildren, travel with friends, visit with relatives, and experience the little and subtle things that make life worth living; a Sunday drive, a Christmas play, squirrels on the front porch, and strolls down memory lane with a close companion. She was a truly generous woman who loved willingly and was loved by all who knew her. She was a good woman with a kind heart and she will be sorely missed by her friends and family.

Joan is survived by three children Kevin M. Riggs, Lisa M. Riggs, and Jason V. Calabrese, daughter in laws Danielle Riggs and Rebecca Calabrese, 8 grandchildren Branden, Jacob, and Macie Riggs, and Caleb, Cameron, Cara, Carissa, and Carson Calabrese.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Celebration of Joan’s life will immediately follow at 6:00PM at the Funeral Home.  

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Buffalo Hospice www.hospicebuffalo.com in honor of Joan. 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

Rosario A. Fiorella, 86 of Akron, NY, passed away on Monday (November 26, 2018) at Buffalo General Hospital.

He was born January 17, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Louis and Concetta Territo Fiorella.

Rosario was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School and attended the University of Buffalo, where he studied biology. He was a surgical technician for Buffalo General Hospital, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and prior to his retirement was a research laboratory technician for E.C.M.C. He served his country with the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Rosario enjoyed photography and would often be the one behind the camera taking photos. He had a passion for woodworking, bird watching and traveling. Most of all he loved having fun with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia Fiorella (nee Russell) of Akron. Children, Angela (Michael) Monat of Buffalo, Louis (late Christine) Fiorella of Rushford, Jeanine Wiendl of Tonawanda and Joan (Michael) Czuba of Depew. Grandchildren, Tressa (Benjamin) Barbour, Michael Czuba, Jackson Czuba, Robert Czuba and James Czuba.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, many friends and his beloved Mitzi and Hazel.

He was predeceased by his brother Mario Fiorella.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (Nov. 28^th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 9:00am at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the family for future distribution to various charities. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

Batavia  - Mrs. Sarah C. Lukaszewicz, age 92, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Brothers Of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Clarence.

Mrs. Lukaszewicz was born April 15, 1926 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Salvatore Orlando and Sarah Denare Orlando.

A 1944 graduate of LeRoy High School, she was a 1948 graduate of the St. Jerome School of Nursing through the United States Nurse Corps. Mrs. Lukaszewicz worked for 33 years at the Batavia VA Medical Center as a registered nurse. A member of Resurrection Parish, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees.

Her husband,  John J.  Lukaszewicz, passed away on October 7, 2011.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Lukaszewicz of Batavia and several nieces and nephews..

Mrs. Lukaszewicz was the sister of the late Anthony, Thomas, Sam, Joseph and James Orlando, Mary Trovato and Lena Genge.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at Friday at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brothers of Mercy Foundation, Attn: Program Services, 4520 Ransom Road, Clarence, New York 14031 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Wayne Willard, 84, of Attica, passed away on November 25, 2018. He was born in Buffalo to the late Arthur and Lillian (Vining) Willard. In addition to his parents, Wayne is predeceased by his daughter; Caryl Jessup; sister Geri Luce.

Wayne served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1961. Wayne was a semi-truck driver for various companies. He then owned and operated an excavation company. He retired from Kelly’s Blacktop in Depew, NY. Wayne was a past Noble Grand of the member of the Odd Fellows Attica Lodge. He was also a member of the West Middlebury Baptist Church for many years. Wayne married Mona (Dohse) Landin in 1971.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mona; his children Linda (the late David) Jackett, Denise (Joseph) Welter, Robert (Adele) Landin, David (Teri) Landin, Marc (Suzanne Janes) Landin, and Jon (Peggy) Landin; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on November 30, 2018 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the West Middlebury Baptist Church 4950 W Middlebury Rd. East Bethany, NY 14050. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately following visitation.

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.

Daniel E. Paterson
On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, Lt. Col. Daniel Edward Paterson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at age 75.
Daniel was born August 28, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Daniel and Helen Paterson. He received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the State University of Buffalo in 1966. He was commissioned into the US Air Force at graduation as a First Lieutenant and moved to Rapid City, SD. In 1968 he married Marla Peterson in Corfu, NY. They raised two sons, Daniel and Andrew, and two daughters, Catherine and Christine.  Daniel received a Master’s degree in Facility Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1977. After 22 years as a career officer, Daniel retired in 1988 and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado with his family, where he worked for and retired from Lockheed Martin. Daniel enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, hunting and dancing, especially with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel, and his mother, Helen. He is survived by his wife, Marla, his four children, Daniel, Andrew, Catherine and Christine, his sisters Miriam and Cynthianne, eight grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 2655 Briargate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 at 11AM with a viewing at 10AM. Family and friends may call Sunday, December 2nd from 1 to 2 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main Street, Corfu, NY. Graveside services will follow in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY. Donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

  Patricia Walker, 76, of Attica passed away on November 23, 2018 at home. She was born in Batavia, N.Y. to the late Emmett and the late Florence (Hughes) Kime. 

Pat graduated from the Catherine McAuley Nursing School, and she became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1961. Patricia and her high school sweetheart, Hans G. Walker, began their lifelong journey together on September 30, 1961. She was employed by Genesee Memorial Hospital for many years until retirement in 1972.  Her most cherished moments were those spent traveling and spending time with her family. Walt Disney World was her favorite place to travel to. 

Pat leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Hans G. Walker, of Attica; her children Jeffrey (Julie) Walker, of Bloomfield, C.O., Gregory Walker, of Batavia, N.Y., and Mark (Karen) Walker, of Cary, N.C.; grandchildren Kaitlynn (Michael Schmit), of Pendleton, N.Y., Kristopher Walker, of Batavia, N.Y., Michael Sanchez and Elizabeth Walker, of Cary, N.C., Maya Walker and Jacob Walker of Bloomfield, C.O.; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturday December 1, 2018 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 2:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Attica Rescue Squad 11 Water St. Attica in honor of Mrs. Walker. 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

Batavia - Bonnie L. Keady, age 74, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital. 

She was born March 3, 1944 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence L.Branche, Jr.and Ruth M.Hawks Branche.  

She is survived by her husband, James A.Keady whom she married on October 17, 1964; her children, John (Theresa) Keady of New Hartford, Julie Hesson of Pinellas Park, Florida and Kristine Peters of St. Petersburg, Florida; eight grandchildren, Andrea, Camilla, Alysa and Cassandra Keady; Cody and Hannah Hesson and Zara and Ava Peters; and several nieces and nephews.  

She is the sister of the late Ardis Wickens.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bonnie's memory may be made to Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.