Obituaries

Mrs. Slivinski worked for many years at Ebling’s Laundry. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Batavia. Regina enjoyed sewing, gardening, landscaping and playing golf. She was an excellent baker and made some of the best cookies around. The family would like to thank the staff at Manor House and New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia for the exceptional care they gave her for the past two years.

She is survived by her brother Richard (Linda) Wolff; brother-in-law Brian (Gail) Slivinski; nephews Mark Wolff, Gregg (Tina) Wolff and Scott (Debra) Wolff; close friend Vic Jensen all of Batavia, along with several great-nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Funeral Home. Regina will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, NY 14020. 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 Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Stafford ~ William L. Radley, age 84, of Transit Road, passed away Tuesday afternoon (January 16, 2018) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed camping with his family.  He  was an avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking, but his true passion was firefighting.  He was a devoted firefighter for over 50 years with the Stafford Fire Department, where he served in various positions, including fire chief.  He will be sorely missed by his brother and sister firefighters and his community.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Beatrice Cripps Radley; his children, William Radley Jr. of Leicester, Gerald Radley of Imperial Beach, CA, Carl Radley and Karen Bombara, both of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Jaye Lynn Bombara, Elizabeth Radley, Maxwell Radley and William Radley; his brothers, Charles (Loretta) Radley of Sebring, FL and Francis Radley of E. Bethany, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  He was predeceased by his sister in law, Ann Radley and a nephew, Greg Radley.

     Family and friends may call on Monday from 3 ~ 6 P.M.  at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where a brief prayer service will be held at 6:00 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either the Stafford Fire Dept., c/o Health & Welfare Fund, 6153 Main Road , Stafford, N.Y. 14143 or Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482.

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

Caledonia ~ Kevin D. "Cuso" Mancuso, age 56, of Spring Street, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2018.

    He was born October 27, 1961 in Batavia, a son of the late Donald and Elizabeth Blood Mancuso.

     Kevin will be remembered as a very kind and loving gentleman, who had an enormous circle of family and friends, and will be deeply missed by all.  He worked at Allen-Bailey Tag for 26 1/2 years.  He enjoyed playing golf, euchre, bocce ball and bowling and watching his Buffalo teams, the Bills and the Sabres.

     He is survived by his son, Kevin D. Mancuso Jr. of CA, step-daughter, Kati Mancuso of Rochester; his siblings, Kathleen (Duncan) Mackenzie of LeRoy, Donna (Will) Potter of Springville, David (Deborah) Mancuso of Pavilion, James (Patricia) Mancuso of Chili and Nancy (Kevin) Mullen of LeRoy; his step-grandchildren, Jaylee, Kayden, Lindyn and Makary;  along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and very dear friends. 

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter's Church), 44 Lake Street, LeRoy. 

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kevin's family.

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

Batavia - David F. Brewer, age 79, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mr. Brewer was born June 18, 1938 in Batavia

He was a retired employee of the Batavia VAMC and formerly worked at Trojan Industries and served with the US Army from 1963 to 1965.  

David was an active member of Resurrection Parish where he served as an assistant for many funeral masses, was an Eucharist minister, delivered Communion to many home bound parishioners and a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Carnival.  He also belonged to the K of C., Msgr. Kirby Council and volunteered at Crossroads.  He was “A friend of Bill W.” for over 17 years where he was affectionately known as Old Dave.                

Survivors include his sister;  Marilyn Brewer, RSM of Buffalo;  Barbara Brown, his  companion for over 40 years; step-son Ronald (Christine) Brown of Bergen and several cousins.  He was “Papa” to Megan and Sydney Brown and Levi Grimm.  He was the brother of the late Robert C. Brewer.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.  at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St. Batavia. Prayers will be Monday  at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed  be at his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00p.m. at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Church, 303 E. Main St. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 625 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, New York or NDHS Foundation, 73 Union St. Batavia, New York 14020 .  Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

She was born January 21, 1980 in Warsaw, a daughter of Steven and Constance Kline Pullen of Batavia.

Lucy volunteered for Hands and Hearts of Warsaw. She enjoyed genealogy, cooking crocheting and singing. She had the type of personality that would just call a random family member or friend to brighten their day.  Lucy will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving besides her parents, is her sister, Sandra (Terry) Rawleigh of Auburn, NY. Brothers, James Pullen and William Pullen, both of Batavia. Niece, Madelynn Rawleigh. Nephew, Alexander Rawleigh. Grandmother, Jean Kline of Batavia. Aunts and uncles, Julie Grant of Texas, Robert Pullen of Kentucky, Janice Palumbos of Utah, Debra Pendergast of Fairport, Donald Kline of Indiana, Hannah Kline of Perry, Maxine Young of Batavia, Barbara Laubacker of Strykersville, Robert Kline of Canada, Patricia Wheeler of Perry and Lilian Hashimoto of Brazil. Also survived by several cousins.

She is predeceased by her grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Cox and Albert and Margaret Kline. Aunt, Deborah Hackbarth and uncle and godfather, David Kline.

Friends may call Sunday (Jan. 21^st) from 2-4pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA., where a Remembrance Service will commence at 4pm.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Peers Helping Peers, 27 W Buffalo St, Warsaw, NY 14569. 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.

Batavia - Thomas D. Coveny, age 58, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester.

He was an avid hunter; often traveling globally to hunt. He enjoyed scuba diving and was a member of the Professional Diving Instructors Association (P.D.I.C.) where he was a certified master dive instructor. An avid trapshooter, Tom was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) and competed in numerous trapshooting leagues in the area. He was also a member of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF), Sportsmans Coonhunters Association and the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.). He enjoyed riding ATV's in the 1000 Islands and loved to travel.

Tom will be remembered for his heart of gold, willingness to help anyone in need, a “jack-of-all trades” who was well-loved by many.

Surviving along with his mother are his daughter, Sara R. (Gretchen-Lena Bey) Coveny of Seminole, Florida; two brothers, Douglas R. Coveny and Charles F. Coveny, both of Byron; his sister, Ellen L. Boyce of Byron; his loving companion, Donna M. Hall of Batavia; his nephew, Joshua (Hannah) Coveny who is currently stationed with the United States Coast Guard in Texas; his niece, Joye Coveny of Bergen; and extended family.

There are no prior visiting hours. Friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at The Sportsmans Coonhunters Association, 8770 Hopkins Road, Batavia from 3-6 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to UR-Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, 30 Corporate Woods, Suite 220, Rochester, New York 14623. 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, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen.

He was a graduate of Warsaw High School. Robert worked for various businesses in the area starting out as a crop and dairy farmer in Warsaw, (GLF) the former Agway Petroleum in Perry, owned and operated Burns Petroleum in Perry from the late 1950’s until 1975, Griffith Oil, Kittinger Furniture in Castile, caretaker for Grace Cemetery in Castile and retired from the Village of Castile. He was a former Chairman for the Town of Castile Planning Board. He enjoyed cutting wood, woodworking, reading and hunting.

He is survived by 2 sons; Alan G. (Kathy) Burns, Eddy R. (Joyce) Burns both of Castile; 2 daughters Linda L. Tepley of Ft. Collins, CO., Sandra F. Mandzuk of Barton, NY; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 12:00-2:00PM on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM. He will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery in Warsaw.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility (Activities Fund) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Castile Rescue Squad P.O. Box 338 Castile, New York 14427. 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 a graduate of Griffith Institute in Springville. He worked at the Wyoming County Highway Department retiring in 2003. After retirement he was a seasonal worker for VanSlyke Farm in Pike and the Town of Castile. Jerry was a lifetime member of the Gainesville Fire Department. He enjoyed puttering around the house and garage fixing things.

He is survived by a daughter; Lisa (Brian) Deel of Conesus; son-in-law Bradley Stevenson of Gainesville; grandson Cody (Kelsey) Stidfole; 2 step-grandchildren Brian and Desiree Deel; 2 great-grandchildren Declan and Kinsley Stidfole; 2 nephews Jeffrey (Teresa) Flint, Douglas (Linda) Flint both of Pike, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Friday January 19th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 20th at 10:30AM at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery in Gainesville.

Memorials may be made to Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, New York 14011. 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 a farmer for most of his life and was well known for his herdsman skills. He retired from farming and went to work as a custodian for Mary Hitchcock Hospital and Lyndon Institute where he finally retired at the age of 75. He took great pride in any job he held and always gave his absolute best. He was also an avid jokester and most of us have been the target of his spontaneous pranks. He was a dedicated gardener and no weeds were allowed. He also enjoyed woodworking that he did with our mother as a team and together they have given us many gifts to enjoy and remember them by.

He is survived by his daughters Mary E. Mitchell and Katherine "Kim" and Gary Guralny both of Attica, New York and a daughter-in-law Sonja Mitchell of Tonawanda, New York; sister Marion (Victor) Czarnecki of CT; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter, all of whom were greeted and welcomed to the family by his wonderful smile just for them, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday January 27, 2018 from 12:00-2:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 2:00PM Celebration of Life will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.  
Sincere thanks to the four caregivers who have been dedicated to him and his care for the past several months and to Homecare and Hospice of Warsaw, New York for their support in his comfort.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Homecare & Hospice of Warsaw 450 N Main St Ste 3, Warsaw, NY 14569.  For more information please call 585-591-1212 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.

Corfu  - Mrs. Doncia Cliff, age 36, of Corfu, manager for McDonald's Restaurant in Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

She was born April 9, 1981 in Rochester, the daughter of Floyd and Robin Mallette Pire of Bergen.

A 1999 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, Donica enjoyed reading, boating on Silver Lake and loved being with her children.

Surviving along with her parents are her husband, Ken Cliff; her children, Wesley Cliff and Natalie Cliff, both of Corfu; her brother, Elan (Katie Chapell) Pire of Batavia; her grandmother, Katherine Mallette of Webster;  her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eric (Lesley) Nowakowski of Corfu; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Doncia’s name to Corfu Free Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Corfu, New York 14036. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Doncia’s name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mildred was a homemaker and member of West Middlebury Baptist Church and the Living Lord Church in Zephyrhills, FL.

She is survived by her children; Sandra (Norman) Caryl and Robert (Kathy) Smith; sister Mary (Paul George) Richley; brothers John Mooney and Thomas (Barb) Mooney; 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday January 21, 2018 from 2:00-5:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday January 22^nd at the Funeral Home.  Mildred will be laid to rest in the West Middlebury Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care 5760 Dean Rd. Zephyrhills, FL 33541. For more information please call 585-591-1212 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.

Patricia retired from Attica Correctional Facility as a Head Account Clerk in the business office. In her earlier years when she was still able, she enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Ontario. In later years, Pat enjoyed traveling with her husband Mike to visit relatives in other states. She also enjoyed playing slot machines at Batavia Downs and other casinos, also using her computer at home.

Patricia is survived by her husband; Michael Janes; brother Stephen (Donna) Lane of Attica along with numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday January 19, 2018 from 3:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 20^th at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. in Attica. She will be laid to rest at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Attica Ambulance Fund 11 Water St. in Attica or the donor’s choice. For more information please call 585-591-1212 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.

He is survived by his loving wife; Carol Marr of Attica; children Chris (Michelle) Marr and Joe (Jenna) Marr; siblings Ronnie (Sheila) Marr, Debbie Williams, Terry (Debbie) Marr, Daryl (Patti) Marr and Dale Marr; grandchildren Joshua (Erin) Marr, Misty (Tom Fisher) Marr, Makayla Marr and Trenton Marr; great-grandchildren Skyler and Coletyn Smith.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 17, 2018 from 3:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 18^th at the First Baptist Church of Attica 3 Prospect St. in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marr family.  For more information please call 585-591-1212 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.

Churchville - Naida B. Walko, 103, of Churchville, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Aurora House in Spencerport.

Naida was born October 3, 1914 in Milton, NY, a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Dimmick) Barss.

A member of the Bergen United Methodist Church, Naida enjoyed traveling and crocheting afghans.  She was a home economics teacher at Guilderland Central School, Guilderland, NY.

Survivors include her children, Michael J. Walko of North Carolina, Steven C. (Ruth) Walko of Ballston Spa and Nancy W. (Steven) Daniels of Churchville; seven grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Naida is the wife of the late Michael Walko, grandmother of the late Jason Walko and sister of the late Alice Stanton, Jenny Blodgett, Irving Barss, Muriel VanAuken, Frederick Barss, Robert Barss and Martha Colinas.

Calling hours are Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Burial will be in the spring in Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416 or Aurora House, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559.

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

Elba - Mr. McGill was born August 2, 1949 in Eastman, Georgia, a son of the late Willie L. McGill, Sr. and Orgia Wilcox McGill.

He will be remembered as a genuine person who would give you the shirt off his back, a "gentle giant" and a tremendous brother.

His wife, Ruth McGill passed away on July 11, 1976.

He is survived by his siblings, Hazel (late Robert) Walker of Williamsville, Marcus McGill of Rochester,  Dorsie McGill of North Tonawanda  and Robert (Penny) McGill of Citrus Springs, Florida; seven nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Elba, 31 South Main Street, Elba. His funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 10 a.m. at church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, New York 14226. He will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.