Obituaries

Terry A. Gahagan, 59, of Batavia passed away October 30, 2014. She is the daughter of Richard "Dick" J. and  Lynette A. Baker Gahagan of Greenacres, FL.

She loved painting/art, family, church, music, her grandchildren and her beloved Yorkshire Terrier, "Lilly".

She is survived by  her son Michael McDonald of Batavia, daughter Amanda McDonald of Batavia; brother Richard" Rick" W. Gahagan of Silver Springs, NY, sister Lianne Gahagan White of Lake Worth, FL.; grandchildren Dylan Holland of Lantana, FL, Giana Mruczek &Lakoda Mruczek of Batavia along with  nieces and nephews.

An Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

"Mom, you're forever in our hearts. We love you!!"

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend an 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Vincent D. March, 89, of Batavia passed away on Sunday October 19, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on January 26, 1925 in Batavia to the late Baldasaro (Marie) Marchese. Vincent is preceded in death by his wife Rachel (Tassone) March, daughter Frances Ann March, brothers Joe, Tom and Anthony "Ace" Marchese and one sister.

Mr. March was a decorated Veteran that served with the United States Army during World War II. He was a respected businessman who owned and operated Sleghts Bookstore. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived his sons; James (Linda Stillwagon) and Christopher (Kelly) March both of Batavia; brother Stephen Marchese of California.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School Foundation 73 Union St. Batavia NY 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Pavilion ~ Richard J. Herold, age 83, of Pavilion Center Road, passed away at home unexpectedly Monday evening (Nov. 3, 2014).

     Mr. Herold was born July 10, 1931 in Rochester, N.Y., a son of the late Oscar and Mary Bleier Herold.

    

He was a very loving and devoted family man and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed his help.  He was also very proud of his U S Army service.  He was a long time dairy farmer and truck driver, and enjoyed gardening, playing cards and all sports.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce Phillips Herold; his children, Marie (Mike Stalica) Herold of Pavilion, Deborah Herold of Clifton Springs, Thomas Herold of LeRoy and Michael (Suzanne) Herold of Pavilion; grandchildren, Jennifer Ross, Shayne Herold, Rachael (Dan) Moore, Amanda (Kyle) Gorny, Travis (Ashley) Herold and Tyler Herold; great-grandchildren, Sydney, McKenna and Briea, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter,  Nancy Ross and a great-granddaughter, Arianna Steen.

     Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Mary's Site, 11095 St. Mary's Street, Pavilion, N.Y.  Interment in Pavilion Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either CURE Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 or Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020

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

     Mr. Herold and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.   585-768-2400

Beverly M. Squires, 73, of Batavia passed away on November 3, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 24, 1941 in Batavia to the late Clarence (Edna Swager) Alvut. She is preceded in death by her brothers George Alvut, Clarence Alvut Jr. and sister Jean Stanton.

Beverly was an avid game player. She enjoyed playing Domino’s, cards and Yatzi. Her other hobbies included reading, knitting and crocheting. She loved her grandson and helping raise him. Beverly also enjoyed spending time with all the kids in the family and watching them grow up.

She is survived by her son Richard (Victoria) Walsh of Byron; sisters Shirley Radley of Rochester, Vicki (Gary) Wallbridge of Foley, AL., sisters-in-law Virginia Alvut of FL., Barbara Alvut of Batavia; grandson Zachary Walsh; special niece Judy (Michael) Anderson of Stafford, along with many other nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday November 7, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A ­­­10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday November 8, 2014 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. She will be laid to rest in Morganville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Doris J. Krauss, 87, of Perry died on Sunday November 2, 2014 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born on July 7, 1927 a daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Bennett) Krauss. Doris a graduate of Perry Central School and was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening and baking and spending time with her family. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George Krauss who died in 1988 and two brothers, Frank and Donald Gayton.

She is survived by a son Gary (Patty) Krauss of Hilton, 3 daughters; Dawn (Clyde) Lamb of Lima, Susan (Ralph) Mucher of Warsaw and Linda (Robert) Nieman of Livonia, 8 grandchildren; Anna and Jonathan Krauss, Jennifer, Meghan and Erin Lamb, Corey (Barb) Mucher, Melissa (Brent) Robertson and Robert Nieman, 2 great grandchildren; Riley Mucher and Joselyn Rivera along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call 4-8 pm on Wednesday November 5th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street in Perry. Services will be held on Thursday November 6th at 11:00am at the funeral home. Doris will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Community Hospital Foundation or to the Wyoming County Nursing Facility (Activities Fund) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, New York 14569. 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

 

Angeleona “Angeline” “Ange” Cintorino, 91, of Batavia died October 31, 2014 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born Dec. 31, 1922 in Batavia, NY, daughter of the late Dominic and Carmela Suozzi of Potenza, Italy.  She was one of four sisters and three brothers who are all deceased.  Ange lived a life of devotion to her family, friends, and St. Anthony Church and Community Center.  Ange was an active member of the church choir, St. Anthony Home School Association, instrumental in the arrangement of many dances, decorating committees for which she had a great talent.  She was employed in the office of Doehler-Jarvis for many years.

Ange loved to please her family with holiday celebrations, delicious cooking, always remembering every birthday.  She had a real gift for making everyone who entered her home feel welcome.  Ange loved music, dancing, ice-skating, sewing, knitting, reading (once belonged to a book club), and going to lunch with friends. She and her late husband, Salvatore went to Dunkin Donuts almost daily.  Mom (Nana) also loved road trips and vacations to visit her children.  “Mom, you are in our hearts forever.  We love you.”

Angeline (Suozzi) Cintorino is survived by daughter, Maria Kinsella of Connecticut; two sons, Salvatore  (Margaret) of Vermont, and David (Nancy) of Virginia; five grandchildren, Julie and Kristine Kinsella; Jason (Jessica) Cintorino; Keaton and Lucas Cintorino; two great-grandchildren, Maya and Dominic Cintorino; along with Donald Suozzi, and many other nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Monday November 3, 2014 at Gilmartin Funeral Home.  Prayers will be recited at  9:30AM at the funeral home followed by a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial At Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner St., Batavia, NY  14020.  Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner St., Batavia, NY, 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020

ARTHUR R. "BUZZ" LOWE – Age 82, of Oakfield, died peacefully Wednesday evening October 29, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1932 in Oakfield, a son of the late Harold and Erma (Snyder) Lowe, also preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Lowe; siblings, Edwin & Tom Lowe, Norma Semar and Beverly Klos.  

   Mr. Lowe was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict where he earned the Korean Service Medal w/Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service to our country. He retired in 1994 from UPS after 25 years of service and then spent 20 years as a courier for the Bank of Akron. A former member of the Oakfield Community Bible Church and First Presbyterian Church of Oakfield where he served as a Church Elder. Buzz was a well-known area "handyman", enjoyed bowling, woodworking and his once a month breakfast with his retired UPS buddies. His wife children and grandchildren will remember him as a strong, devoted family man who always put them first.

   Surviving is his beloved wife of 57 years, M. Carol (Oakes) Lowe of Oakfield; loving children, Raymond "Buzz" (Deborah) Lowe, Jan (Mark) Colopy and Jo (Jeff) Qamoos all of Oakfield; sisters, Midge (Larry) NiCastro of Albion, Arlene Scopano of FL; brothers-in-law, Herb (Fran) Oakes of NC, Milford (Jean) Oakes of SC; sisters-in-law, Nancy Lowe of LeRoy and Irene (Roger) Anderson of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, Kellie (Rob) Buchanan, Raymond (Buzzie) (Amanda) Lowe, Sarah Lowe, Ashley & Jessica Colopy; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin, Laney, Morgan, Nolan, Madison and Bentley along with many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday November 2, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC  4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will held 11:00 a.m. Monday November 3. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to be used for a charity of their choice. Burial will be in Cary  Cemetery with Full Military Honors.  

Please share your memories of Buzz, with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF ARTHUR R. "BUZZ" LOWE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

 

 

Claude Caudill, 84, of Leicester died on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.  He was born on December 16, 1929 in Fusonia, Kentucky a son of the late Riley and Abby (Singleson) Caudill.  Claude retired from Lapp Insulator in LeRoy.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife Geraldine (Amburgy) Caudill whom he married on August 2, 1948. 3 sons, Norman (Debbie) Caudill of Wethersfield, Cleven (Theresa) Caudill of Perry, David (Cathy) Caudill of Perry, 4 daughters  Ruby Caudill of Batavia, Dorsy Caudill of Leicester, Claudia Caudill of Nunda, Abbie (John) Dueppengiesser of Perry; 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

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.

Margaret E. "Peggy" Riorden, 66, of Rochester formerly of Perry died on October 27, 2014 at her home in Rochester.  She was born in Rochester, New York on October 28, 1947 a daughter of the late Charles and Rita (Kelly) Simmons.  Peggy was a registered nurse while she lived in St. Louis for many years and worked in the US Postal Service in Rochester.  She was a member of the Celebrate Church in Leicester. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, antiques, shopping, crafts and loved animals especially her cat Mr. Miles.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a brother John Simmons.

Peggy is survived by a daughter Katherine (Eric) Bochetto of Rochester, 2 sons Jeffrey (Rosanna) Riorden of Durham, NC, Matthew (Sara) Riorden of St. Louis, MO, 5 sisters Theresa Richardson of Kodiak, AK, Barbara Simmons of Rochester, Marie (Joseph) Macko of Spencerport, Patricia Harper of Ovid, Christine Collins of Brooksville, FL, a brother James Simmons of Rochester, 3 grandchildren Alexandria Riorden, Brayden Bochetto and Quinn Riorden along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 10am – 1pm on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC.  98 North Main Street Perry, where funeral services will follow at 1:00pm.  She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm 99 Victor Road  Fairport, NY 14450 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.

Mark A. Cicero, age 46, of Perry, died on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Warsaw, New York on April 24, 1968 a son of the late Norman and Patricia (Losey) Cicero.  Mark served with the US Navy.  Mark was a graduate of Perry Central School Class of 1986. He had worked for the Rochester Laborer’s Union, the former A & A Metal in Perry, Graver Technologies in Lima, and was currently working as a metal fabricator at Klein Steel in Rochester.  He enjoyed playing horseshoes, cards, listening to music and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his brother Vincent (Brenda) Cicero of Mt. Morris, 2 nephews Tylor and Dylan, 5 Aunts Shelby (Mark) Manous of Tate, GA., Shirley Biondolillo of Perry, Joyce Losey of Geneseo, Sharon (Gordon) Marble of Dansville, 2 Uncles Bobby Losey of Perry, Andrew (Gertrude) Cicero of Pensacola, FL., along with many cousins.  

Family and friends may call 4-7 pm on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street in Perry.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York 14642 or to the Livingston County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 11 Murray Hill Dr. Mt. Morris, New York 14510.  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.

ELEANOR L. LUCE - 79, of East Pembroke, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon October 28, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1934 in Cowlesville, NY to the late Robert and Frieda (Grampp) Humel; also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert & Ernest Humel and Alice Martin.

   Mrs. Luce worked at the former Dohler-Jarvis, Kistner Concrete and Fontrick Door, Inc. She was a member of High Point Community Church, enjoyed old school country and bluegrass music, wild animals, her flower beds and Christmastime. A curious and simple woman who will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother, sister and grandmother.

   Surviving are her loving children, Cheryl Luce of Batavia, LeeAnn (Brian) Swimline of East Pembroke and Michael (Ellen Blanc) Luce of Medina; brothers, Gordon (Jackie) Humel of Nashville, TN, Norman (Mary Lou) Humel of East Pembroke, Kenneth (Janet) Humel of Lake Norman, NC; sisters, Elsie Duckworth of Dunkirk, NY, Elfrieda (David) Bridge of Batavia, Shirley Evans of Fillmore and Linda (Steve) Dibble of Batavia; grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Luce and Patrick Kempie; brother-in-law, Jerry Martin of Batavia; daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Luce of Batavia along with many nieces, nephews and her church family.

   Family and friends may are invited to a Celebration of Eleanor's Life11:00 a.m. Saturday November 8, 2014 at High Point Community Church 1163 Main Road Corfu, New York 14036, celebrated by Pastor Bobby Dean. Memorials in her memory can be made to the church and a private family burial will be in Darien Cemetery.

   Please leave your words of comfort to her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

Chester W. Lew, of Byron, died October 27, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at Unity Hospital, Rochester  NY.

A lifetime resident of Genesee County and born September 25, 1931, in South Byron, enjoyed gardening, birds, dogs, travel (50 states) and all the greats.

He was the only son of the late William and Sophie Lewandoski.  Mr. Lew is survived and loved by his wife of 50 years, Eunice Bennett Lew.

Mr. Lew was a retired journeyman electrician, who worked 27 years at Owens-Illinois in Brockport, and 14 years at Adelman’s Electric in Batavia. He was a life member of the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia, the Byron Historical Society, the West Batavia Hunt Club, the Polish Falcons’ Nest #493, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1602, the Tennessee Squire Club, the Bluebird Society, Volunteers for Animals, the GMP Union, and the YWCA. Mr. Lew was a member of the Gillam Grant Center and the Seven Springs Country Club.

He graduated from Batavia High School, attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Genesee Community College. Mr. Lew was in the US Army for four years during the Korean War and reached the level of Corporal. He retired from the Brockport Credit Union after 30 years as Board Member.

Surviving are an only son Eric (Janet) Saile of Batavia; daughter Sharon (Ron) Reynolds of Milan, Ohio; our two chosen daughters Laurie (Jim) Vogt of Byron and Nita Tolejko of Batavia; six grandchildren Jason Saile, Ellen Traver, Sarah Saile, Richard Ryan, Mary Ryan, Sara Brunner; three sisters Helen Sikorski and Jean Glowacki, Mary Luplow. He is preceeded in death by his four late sisters Mary McCarthy, Nellie Kearns, Fran Smith and Kay Miller.

There are no calling hours, but a memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia at 1 p.m. on November 1, 2014, with a luncheon to follow.  Honorary Bearers will include Nick D’Aurizio of Batavia, Jim Vogt of Byron, Earl Roth of Elba, Frank Wojak of Rochester, George Heins of Byron, and Todd Nowak of Byron.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621 Batavia, New York  14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.