Obituaries

Batavia - Thelma C. Montreal, 81, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Montreal was born May 6, 1933 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Laverne and Doris Dorman Wood.

A longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia, she was active in several church ministries including the quilting ministry. A current member of the board of directors of the Genesee ARC, she served as an advocate for residents and also served as president of the board of directors.

She will be remembered by her family as a wonderfully caring person who was always willing to help and would put the needs of others first.

She loved traveling with her family and was also a member of NARFE.

Thelma was a registered nurse for the veteran's hospitals in Batavia, Buffalo and New Mexico. Education was very important to her and she obtained her Master's Degree while working and raising her family.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Montreal.

She is survived by her children, Carol Montreal and Susan Montreal, both of Batavia and Thomas Montreal of East Pembroke; her son-in-law, Donald Myers of Batavia; five grandchildren; her sisters,  Roberta Baker and Beatrice Mulcahy, both of Florida; her brother,  Wayne (Karen) Wood of Alabama and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is the mother of the late Kathleen D. Montreal who passed away on December 13, 2014 and sister of the late Dale Wood.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where her services will follow at 7 p.m. She will be interred in East Bethany Cemetery. Please consider memorials to Genesee ARC, 64 Walnut Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

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

NANCY L. (NEWCOMER) LAWSON - age 74, formerly of Corfu died peacefully Sunday afternoon April 12, 2015 in the care of her loving family. She was born April 17, 1940 in Turtle Creek, PA a daughter of the late John Robert and Dorothy (Fuhs) Newcomer also preceded in death by brother, Robert and sister-in-law, Jean Newcomer.

   Nancy was very artistically inclined you could always find her doing some type of craft, either knitting or crocheting a hat or blanket for somebody, painting a wood figurine or drawing a picture fee hand. She was always actively involved in the Home Bureau and PTA when her children were in school. She was a member of the Pembroke Historical Association in which she was involved with the Brick House Corners Fair until her declining health no longer allowed her to participate.

   A devoted mother and wife who was always willing to help out anyone in need, she will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.

   Surviving are her devoted children, John Sr. (Julie) of Corfu, Shirley, Jim (Terri), Bill (Rosann) all of Batavia; grandchildren, John Jr. (Jessica), Jennifer (Jesse) Stocking all of Corfu; Bruce and Jacob Lawson of Batavia; great-grandson, Waylon Lawson of Corfu; brother, Donald Newcomer of Lancaster along with many nieces and nephews..

   There is no prior visitation and funeral services will be held privately by the family. Memorials in Nancy's memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice  

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

 

 

Oakfield - Alan H. Myers, 88, of Oakfield, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at his home while under Homecare and Hospice.

Mr. Myers was born January 24, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Charles and Marion (Balfour) Myers.

At age 11, he worked for adult wages on the Elba muck.  He delivered newspapers by bicycle, set bowling pins, and in the winter, ran a muskrat trap line.  He served during WWII with the U.S. Marine Corp and was awarded medals for marksmanship.  He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. 

After an honorable military discharge, he was employed by U.S. Gypsum for 11 years and survived severe injuries from a mine tunnel collapse.  He farmed and ran a chicken egg business. 

He was trained as a draftsman under the Kennedy-Johnson Jobs program in 1952 and retired in 1989 from Eastman Kodak Co. as a master draftsman engineer.

Al Myers was an exceptional craftsman in home repair and antique restorations and a gifted landscaper.  His land and home was his passion.  An avid naturalist and protector of wildlife, Al was also a marble shooter, game player, chess player, hunter, lover of dogs, cats, and Laurel & Hardy.  He was a renowned billiards player, friend of Native Americans, and a Civil War enthusiast.  He helped found the 44th NY Volunteer Civil War Regiment and was instrumental in the development of the North South Skirmish Association, where he won many marksmanship medals in antique firearms competitions. 

He delighted in driving his restored 1941 military Jeep in local parades.  His sense of humor was beloved by friends and relatives.  He was a member and Past Commander of the Hiram G. Luhman Post 626 American Legion where served on the honor’s team and was active in the Memorial Day Flag Program, placing American flags on Veteran’s graves in many local cemeteries.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth (Rectenwald) Myers, whom he married on July 9, 1949; four children, Stephen (Bertha) Myers of Chicago, Patricia Smith of Oakfield, Jean (Edward) Seeber of Plattsburgh and Bonnie Madden of Oakfield; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 East Main St., Batavia.  A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue in Oakfield.  Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001.  Burial will be in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Oakfield. 

 

Cynthia (Wrotniak) Sanger, 55, of Bennington passed away April 14, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1960 in Batavia to the late Richard (Audrey Baker) Wrotniak. She is preceded in death by her brothers Richard and Robert Wrotniak.

Cynthia recently retired from the New York State School for the Blind where she worked for 34 years. She enjoyed traveling, going to garage sales and flea markets.  She loved to read and do puzzles.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years Ronald Sanger of Bennington; brother Dan (Cindy) Wrotniak of Bennington and sister Kathy (Robert Nelson) Altmer; nephews Richard Wrotniak, James (Gwen) Wrotniak and Brad (Stacie) Wrotniak and nieces Sara and Emily along with great nieces Roxie and Annabelle.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00 AM Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 25, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Bennington Center.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to a charity of your choice. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Marie A. Cima, 87 of Corfu, passed away peacefully on Monday April 13, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born January 19, 1928 in Penn, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony (Stella Kazariewieczz) Norkin. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel Cima.  

She was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Mrs. Cima worked her whole life in the restaurant business, owning some with her husband. She and Sam enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida.  Marie was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and it was common to hear cheering for them on any given Sunday.  She truly loved her family and her face would light up whenever she talked about her granddaughters with whom she shared a very special bond.

She is survived by her son John (Karen) Cima of Corfu; daughters Patricia (Ward) Karns of Fremont, CA; JoAnne (Robert) Osburn of Kirkwood, MO; three granddaughters Caitlin, Allison Cima; Maggie (Mitchell Barklage) Osburn along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 18, 2015 in St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (Holy Name of Mary) 8656 Church St. East Pembroke, NY 14056. She will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, E. Pembroke.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Program at Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642 or to St. Maximilian Kolbe 18 West Main Street Corfu, NY 14036 and The Senior Center at the Genesee County Office for The Aging 2 Bank ST. Batavia. 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.
 

 

Bergen – Ruel “Buz” Lovett, 82, of Bergen, a retired Supervisor at GM Delco, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (April 12, 2015) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Lovett was born April 4, 1933 in Finley, NC, a son of the late Dr. William D. and Geneva (Clark) Lovett.

Buzz served his country honorably during the Korean War with the Army.  He was a member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the Hesperus Lodge F&AM.  A remarkable athlete, he played softball, enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer.

He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and working crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his wife, Patti (Heaton) Lovett, whom he married August 31, 1962.

Along with Patti, Buzz is survived by his children, Michael (Betsy) Lovett, and Karen (James) Howard both of Bergen; grandchildren, Kristine (Kasey) Weinert of Buffalo, Danielle Lovett of New York City, Kathleen (Glenn McKeever) Lovett of Amherst, Kimberly Lovett, Lindsey Lovett, Michelle Lovett, Amanda Eichenberger all of Bergen, H. JJ Howard of East Lansing, MI; great-grandchildren, Maddox Howard and Lucy Eichenberger; a brother, Charles (Jamie Pigott) Lovett of NC.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Frances, Marcelle, Lovie, and Dovie "Anne" as well as a sister-in-law, Dottie Lovett.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.  Buzz’s Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, (April 16, 2015) at Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Street, Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various local charities that were important to Buzz.

Burial will be Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.  Please light a candle, share a story, or leave a condolence at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Concetta “Connie” Capuano, 87, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2015 at Crossroads House.She was born May 19, 1927 in LeRoy to the late Ignazio (Rosalia O’Geen) Rubino.  She is preceded in death by her husband Salvatore “Savie” Capuano, daughter Lucille Capuano Vanson, brothers Frank and Augustine “Augie” Rubio and Sister Rose Marie Gervase.  

She was a member of Ascension Parish, the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church. Connie enjoyed bingo, cards, going to the casino, cooking and baking.

Connie is survived by her loving son Frank (Ann) Capuano of Batavia; Sister Sarah (Ronald) Dusing of Rochester; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday April 12, 2015 from 3 to 7 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia, NY.  A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 13, 2015 in Ascension Parish, corner of Sumner and Swan Streets, Batavia. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty 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.

Batavia - Suzanne H. Dorman, 89, of Batavia, switchboard operator at the former St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia for over 30 years, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mrs. Dorman was born February 24, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby Beckwith Hopp.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church since April 12, 1936, she was the second oldest living member of the congregation. She was active in the home bureau and served as a cub scout leader when her children were growing up. Mrs. Dorman enjoyed gardening, baking, garage sales and going to book reviews at the Seymour Library in Brockport.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Earl Dorman; her children, Judy (late David) Whitney of Avon, Karen (Ray) Gabriel of Brockport, Craig (Beverly) Dorman and David (Mary Ann) Dorman, both of Batavia; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Barone.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Jean L. Claud, 70, of Perry died on Wednesday April 8, 2015 at her home.She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 7, 1944 to the late Adelbert (Agnes Armour) Kelly. She is preceded in death by her husband Elwood “Al” who died in 2013and sister Jackie Schroeder who died in 2014.

Jean retired from the former Champion Product in Perry. She was a member of the Perry VFW and Vets Club in Perry. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially with her grandchildren.

She is survived by 3 daughters Lisa (Kenny) Safford, Jody (Michael) Clark and Carol (Travis Fuller) Claud; son Brian Claud all of Perry; brother James (Cheryl) Kelly of Perry; brother-in-law Richard Schroeder of Castile; 6 grandchildren Cassandra (Zach) Rice, Ryan (Nicole) Clark, Mitchell and Patrick Claud, Craig Safford, and Cory Dillon; great-grandson Lucas Rice, her best friend Gloria Conroy along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 pm on Friday April 10th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 11th at 1:00pm at the funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry, New York.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 www.heart.org or to the Perry VFW Ladies Auxiliary 20 Washington St. Perry, New York 14530. 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.

Stafford - Valerie Elizabeth Penepent, 38, of Stafford, passed away Tuesday, (April 7, 2015) at her home, in Stafford.

Ms. Penepent was born February 2, 1977 in Batavia, a daughter of Richard and Althea (Schramm) Penepent of Stafford.

Valerie was a member of Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church and enjoyed working at the Genesee ARC.

She loved to bowl, dance, and go out with her dinner group, doing crafts and listening to country music.  Spending time with her family and shopping were also very important to her.

Along with her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Richard Penepent of Chili, Joseph A. (Jeanne) Penepent of Byron, Jayne (Joseph Basile) Penepent of Greece, Eugene "Geno" (Deborah Lanceri) Penepent of Byron, Dina (Joseph) Masi of Long Valley, NJ, and Paul Penepent of Basil, Switzerland.  Several favorite nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Valerie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, (April 11, 2015) at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Site, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  The Penepent Family has requested memorials be made to either the Special Olympics Of Western New York, Genesee Reg, 1 Grove, Pittsford, NY 14534 or, Genesee ARC, 64 Walnut Street, Batavia, NY 14020, Attn: Development & Community Relations Department. 

Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bernadine B. Foote, 72 of Elba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on February 16, 1943, daughter of the late Frank and Florence Plewniak Bakos.

Bernadine was a former executive director for the Red Cross of Orleans County and office clerk for Dr. Ecker Dentistry  in Batavia prior to her retirement. She was a member of Ascension Parish where she volunteered at the church bingo. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially around the holidays where she was able to show off her great cooking skills.

She was the wife of the late Arnold Foote who passed away in 1999.

Survivors include her daughter, Stacy (Jerome) Scharlau of Alexander. Son, Jason (Brooke) Foote of Elba. Grandchildren, Marissa and Jessica Scharlau , Jacob, Emma and Garrison Foote. Brothers, Thomas (Eleanor) Bakos of Batavia, Paul (Barbara) Bakos of Maryland, Frank (Darlene) Bakos of Tennessee, Stephen Bakos of Batavia and Bernard (Mary) Bakos of Batavia.  Nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 12 noon at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan and Sumner Sts.). Interment will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

John C. Ellis, 71, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo on April 6, 2015 surrounded by his devoted family.  He was born in Batavia on September 23, 1943 to Elsie M. Woodworth (Tiberio-Ellis) and Charles J. Ellis. John was preceded in death by his fiancé Ruth Dutton, parents, step-father Deane P. Woodworth, and sister Sherry Woodworth Farnsworth.

He is survived by his loving children, Wayne Ellis of Fort Myers, Terry (Catrina) Penders, Tammy Nanni of Oakfield, Kathy (Donald) Park of Pavilion, Lynn (Gerald) Sanders of Batavia; sisters Ann Marie Ellis of Fort Myers, Susan (James) Moore of Valrico, Susan (James) Flagg of Tallahassee; brother James Woodworth of LeRoy. John's legacy includes his adoring 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends.

He worked as a highway equipment operator employed by the New York State Department of Transportation.  As an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Ascension Parish, John demonstrated that his faith was always the center of his life. Throughout his life John enjoyed the great outdoors!   In his earlier years he camped with his children, raised horses, sponsored 4-H groups, and maintained a garden.  During his retirement years, when he wasn't traveling, one could find him spending time caring for his yard and flowers or you just might catch him sharing time with friends at the Pok-A-Dot.   John was proud to be a avid New York Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was the cowboy of the family.  Affectionately, he was called:  "Johnny Boots".  He liked everything western from his clothes to his music.  The message he left for us on his grave stone reads:  "Happy trails to you until we meet again!"

Come to CELEBRATE JOHN from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main St., Batavia.  A Prayer Service will be held at 7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street Batavia, New York 14020 followed by interment at the Morganville Cemetery, Stafford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of John to the NYS Veteran's Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020 or a favorite charity. 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.