Obituaries

“Vinny” graduated in 1957 from Notre Dame High School and then went on to attend Niagara University and the University of Buffalo.  He worked as a Union Official at Batavia Downs and also worked on many construction projects throughout the area until retiring to Florida in 1999.  Vincent enjoyed the harness racing industry and was a former harness horse owner and member of the United States Trotting Association.  He loved all sports especially football. 

Vincent is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean (Krakus) Messina.

He is also survived by two daughters, Denise (Charles) Hull of LeRoy, NY; Theresa (Steve) DiMarco of Rochester, NY; and one son, Dean (Patricia Orlando) Messina of Dunkirk, NY.  He is the loving grandfather of Anthony Messina, Christopher Messina, Andrew Messina, Lucas Hull, Lauren Hull, Samantha Di Marco and Philip Messina.  He is also survived by aunts and an uncle; cousins; along with many nieces; nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is the brother of Charles (Patricia Tatarka) Messina and Paul (Sharon Mancuso) Messina. 

A Memorial Service is being planned for the spring at Resurrection Parish in Batavia where Vincent was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.  Memorials may be made to Development Department, Good Shepherd Hospice, 320 W. Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33815.  Funeral arrangements were completed in Florida. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260.

Charles Martin Cornwell, age 66, ran a courageous race against a rare cancer, dying on Monday, October 13, 2014.  He lost the race, but gained his crown of glory with our heavenly Father. His courage remains an inspiration to his wife, children, family and friends.

Charlie was born October 15, 1947 in Batavia, New York, to Charles Webber Cornwell and Katherine Martin. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, Batavia, New York; Class of 1965.   He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received a BBA from the University of Texas and his MBA from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, in 1980. He was a member of the Harlingen Country Club and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Charlie’s military tour ended in Fort Hood, Texas. Friendships which began in the military remained lifelong, and some now are three of his honorary pallbearers: Lorin, Robin and Harold. Charlie would remain in Texas. The young man from the northern border met a young woman of the southern border. A blind date in San Antonio, 1976, began a commitment of enduring love. Charlie and Margie moved to Harlingen, Texas, in 1991 to continue her career in medicine as a staff pathologist at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Charlie was active in his children’s sports participation, often being a coach for the baseball and soccer teams of his two sons. He was ever the constant father for his daughter as she attended St. Anthony’s School, being well known to the small group of students who progressed together from kindergarten to final eighth-grade graduation, Class of 2011.

In this race against cancer many gracious people of our community touched his life. Not all can be named, but his family thanks all of the staff, doctors, nurses, and technicians of Valley Baptist Medical Center, Treasure Hills Imaging Center, and Valley Cancer Associates. Special thanks are extended to his oncologist Dr. Todd Shenkenberg and the interventional radiologists, and Dr. Saenz and Dr. Velarde and their assisting staff of special procedures. God bless you all.

Charlie had a gift of wit and brought many smiles and laughter to any conversation. He has been described by those who loved him as being caring, kind, polite, and a true gentlemen. He gave testimony of his love of God and country in both words and actions. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed the camaraderie of the annual tournaments of HCC, participating in Que Paso and Life Begins at 40.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Dr. Margie Wagner Cornwell of Harlingen, Texas; sons, Charles Wagner (Theresa) Cornwell  of Houston, Texas, and William Martin (Kayla) Cornwell of Houston, Texas; and daughter, Laura Katherine Cornwell of Harlingen, Texas; sisters, Catherine Cole of Harlingen, Texas, and Margaret Patterson (Dave) of Oakfield, NY; brother, Peter Cornwell (Elizabeth) of Wimberley, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Katherine M. Cornwell and sister, Mary Ann Cornwell Delplato (Michael) of Batavia, NY.

Visitation hours will be held from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with family members present beginning at 5:30 PM, and with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas, 2:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014 with burial following at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in McCook, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Houston Van Ness, Garrett Wagner, Christopher Cornwell, Jared Forbus, Jeffrey Forbus, Leonard Baggett Jr., Michael Longoria and Jonathan Brandes.

Honorary pallbearers are Joseph DiLaura (his lifelong friend from Batavia, NY), Robin McGuin, Harold Inman, Lorin Pankratz, Wayne Farber, and Buck Turk (Coach).

In lieu of flowers, he and his family would be honored by donations to Saint Anthony School, Texas Right to Life, Aid to the Church in Need, Wounded Warriors Foundation or to any charity of choice.

You are invited to sign the guestbook or share of memory at www.buckashcraft.com.

Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

Batavia - Rosario S. Tumminello, 85, retired manager at the former Marshalls News Store in Batavia, died Thursday (October 16, 2014) at the New York State Veteran's Home.

Mr. Tumminello was born December 16, 1928 in Batavia, the son of the late Rosario and Josephine (Gugino) Tumminello.

 “Rosie” began working the Marshall’s News Store as a paperboy at the age of 8.  At 12 years old he was hired to work inside the store and remained with the store for the next 52 years eventually retiring as manager.  On Tuesday and Thursday mornings you would find Rosie and many of his friends at the Miss Batavia Diner.

He was a member of Resurrection Parish, a 1948 graduate of Batavia High School, life member of the Veness-Strollo VFW Post 1602 and a life member of the Alexander Fire Department. A US Army Veteran, he served during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey E. (Hawker) Tumminello, whom he married June 11, 1955.

Survivors also include two sons, Keith (Sandra) Tumminello of Plano, Texas and Paul (Kevin Dugan) Tumminello of New York, NY; two daughters, Annemarie (David) Baldo of Rochester and Marianne (Stephen) Scalise of Webster and one sister, Ida Tumminello of Batavia.   He is the grandfather of Nicholas Baldo. Abigail Scalise, Sarah Scalise, Garrett Scalise and Spencer Scalise.  Nieces and nephews also survive.

He is a brother of the late Mary Cecere, Frank  Tumminello, Josephine Hayden and Samuel & Anthony  Gaeta.

Calling hours are Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. Monday at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  Burial with full military honors will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or the New York State Veteran’s Nursing Home, attn: Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY  14020.

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

Bill served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Perry Central School and worked for Lapp Insulator in LeRoy for over 40 years as a foreman in the turning department. He was a member of the Western New York Gas and Steam Association. Bill enjoyed going to the shows put on by the Gas and Steam Association, working on motors, going hunting with his hunting camp friends, shooting his black powered gun, and the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife Saralue “Sally” (Davis) Safford whom he married on January 16, 1953; sons William J. (Irene) Safford of Port Charlotte, Fl., Rodney (Barbara Ann) Safford of Mt. Morris, Scott (Nancy) Safford of Perry; sister Edna Schutte of Fairport; brother Roger (Donna) Safford of Lima; brother-in-law James Evans of Perry; 7 grandchildren Heather Ann (Michael) Seymore, William E. (Heather), Justin, Greg, Sara, Victoria and Samuel Safford, 8 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday October 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 18 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. 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.

Viola graduated from Attica Central School. She worked as a nursing assistant for the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw and also for the former Manor Oak in Warsaw where she retired in 1971. She was a member of the Perry Brick Presbyterian Church and the Senior Citizens Social Club through Silver Lake Meadows in Perry. She enjoyed reading, flowers, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Sharon K. (James) Genduso of Perry, William E. Nichols of Batavia and Kenneth (Marie) Nichols of Warsaw; step-son Anthony Kozak Jr. of Cheektowaga; 3 granddaughters Suzanne (Graham) Vlietstra-Johnsen, Lisa Hathcox, and Jennifer (Brandon) Silverman; 5 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday October 16 from 6-8 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 17 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. Perry New York 14530 or to the Perry Emergency Ambulance P.O. Box 288 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.

Mrs. Diehl worked at the New York State Corrections Facility for over 30 years.

She is survived by her children Penny (Ed) Bensyle of Las Vegas, Candy Jo Mason of Arizona, Karen (Thomas) Binswanger of Attica, Pete (Lynette) Brade of North Carolina, Bobette (Dan) McCormick of Alexander, Denise (Kim) Stroh of Colorado, George (Michelle) Diehl II of Attica, James Diehl of West Seneca; brothers Ray (Renee) Lane of Missouri, Lawrence (Carol) Lane of Seneca Falls, 20 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews survive.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute www.roswellpark.org/giving. 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 St. Attica, New York 14011.

   Ronald was born December 21, 1957 in Springville, NY to Carol Viola (Christoff) of Springville and the late Robert D. Sullivan.

   Mr. Sullivan received his degree in music education from University of Buffalo and worked for 20 years at the Orleans Correctional Facility as an ABE Teacher. Ronald outside of his teaching career had a great love for music and the family band which dates back to his late father, he was an exceptional singer and there was not an instrument he couldn't play. "The Reflections" an eight piece band that included Ronald's dad and his triplet brothers that boasted playing hundreds of local and regional gatherings, including weddings, clubs and all kinds of parties. A true family man who had a great zest for life, he enjoyed his motorcycle, golfing, hunting, the outdoors and quiet car rides/trips with his dear wife, Paula

   Surviving along with his mother is his beloved wife of 33 years, Paula (Jesment) Sullivan of Batavia; loving daughters, Christine of Batavia and Maria of Philadelphia, PA; siblings; Betty Cherry, David (Rhonda) Sullivan, Duane (Laureen) Sullivan, Dennis (Cynthia) Sullivan and Mary Ballachino all of Springville, NY along with nieces, nephews and friends.

   Family and friends may visit from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday October 15, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a celebration of Life service will be held Thursday October 16 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials in Ronald's memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice and he will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

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

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

Pavilion ~ Henry I. Janes, age 78, of W. Park Street, passed away into the arms of his Lord & Savior on Thursday (Oct. 9, 2014)  at 3:50 A.M. at the Batavia Health Care Center.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, LeRoy in 1991 and a sister, Patricia Inderrieden in 2008.

     He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Hirsch Janes, who he married on June 28, 1958; his sons, Douglas (Diane) Janes of LeRoy and Bruce (Wendi) Janes of Metlaketla, AK; his daughter, Karen (Tom) Propst of Pavilion; his 11 grandchildren, Charles (Corey) Janes, Jessie (Josh), Raeme, Justin, Madisyn, Jourdyn and Zakary Janes, Ricky (Kelly) Cooper, Amy Cooper, Abby (Dave) Wilson and Kelly Hammond; his 9 great-grandchildren, Zane and Nathanial Janes, Katie and Noah Hammond, Katalyn, Thomas and Scott Cooper and Brooklyn and Hannah Wilson; his brother, Myron (Janet) Janes of Idaho; his sister, Marjorie Ward of CA, a sister in law, Gloria Janes of UT, a brother in law and sister in law, William and Edith Hirsch of Alexander, a sister in law, Mary Hirsch of Batavia, and his beloved dog, Buddy and cat, Ella, along with many nieces and nephews.

     Henry graduated from Attica School in 1954 and served with the US Army for one year.  He was very active in the Pavilion United Methodist Church. He was a bible teacher, treasurer for 10 years and was part of a group of five members, who started a youth group after school for grades 5 – 12.  Henry was an avid bible reader and had read the entire bible three times, plus had read The Upper Room every day.  He was a bookkeeper for 40 years, working for Dipson Theaters, Charles Mancuso & Sons, the Batavia club, plus others.  He loved to crotchet and made many bedspreads, tablecloths and doilies, and won many awards for his work.  He also loved to work in his flowerbeds.  He was a former member of the Stafford Grange, the LeRoy Moose and was a member of the Pavilion United Methodist Church for 40 years.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 – 11 A.M. at the Pavilion United Methodist Church, where services will be held at 11 A.M.  Interment in Pavilion Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the Pavilion United Methodist Church.

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

     Mr. Janes and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy. 

Marjorie was retired from Genesee Memorial Hospital where she was a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Library and she volunteered at the Holland Land Office.

She is survived by her sons  Thomas Cervone of Batavia, Gary (Theresa) Cervone of Houston, TX; daughter Lou Ann (Scott) Sedgwick of Phoenix, AZ, sister Edwena (Lester) Day of Weedsport and 3 granddaughters Sarina, Alyssa and Mikayla Sedgwick along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Funeral Services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, 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.

Kathleen was a member of the Roanoke Community Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs.Foster enjoyed being around family and friends. She also loved to play cards, paint and play bingo.

She is survived by her children Wayne (Kathy) Foster of Elba, Bryan (Paula) Foster of IL, Janice Green of LeRoy, Bonnie (Larry) Riffel of IL; sister Hattie Mayott of VT; sister-in-law Marjorie Paxman of VT along with 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours and Funeral Service will be held in Vermont. She will be laid to rest in Richford Center Cemetery, Vermont.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street, 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.

Predeceased by her first husband, William Henry Selden and second husband, Ward DeLong Crofoot; sisters, Ruth Woodley, Eudora Stevens, Frances Edson. She is survived by her children, Miriam Muehlig, Martha (David)  McCutchen, Grace Freeman, Mary (John) Cross; grandchildren, Jess Muehlig, Bethany Freeman, Colleen (Aaron) Garner; great –grandchildren, Sadie and Chloe Garner; sister, Martha (Raymond) Baxter; many nieces and nephews. Florence was church secretary for the 1st Presbyterian Church of LeRoy, and worked in accounts payable at B.R. DeWitt Company in Pavilion.  Florence was a loving mother to her family, and was very active in the Pavilion United Methodist Church.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday 1-3PM at the Cameron Brady and Steuber Funeral Home, 111 Wolcott Street, LeRoy where her Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM following calling hours.  Private interment Pavilion Cemetery, Pavilion.  Memorials may be made to the Pavilion United Methodist Church, 11115 E. Park St. Pavilion, NY 14525, or the Pavilion Fire Deprtment, PO Box 156 Pavilion, NY 14525 in her memory

Bennie was retired from Local 22 Buffalo Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union where he was a pipe fitter. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, Life Member of Local 22, member of VFW Post 7962 in Alden, former member of East Pembroke Fire Department, Life Member of Coon Hunters Club in East Pembroke. Bennie enjoyed farming and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bennie is survived by his children Robert (Patricia) Swanson, Stephen (Becky) Swanson all of Batavia, Benjamin (Susan) Swanson of Corfu, Mary (Jay) Horvath of Doylestown, PA, Margaret (Craig) Weber of Loveland, OH, Holly (Paul) Dougherty of Pavilion, Rose (William) Massett of Silver Springs, and Raymond Swanson of E. Pembroke; daughter-in-law Susan Shockley of Nashville; sister Marie Wynnings of Honeoye; 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday October 13, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at High Point Community Church, 1163 Main Road, Corfu, New York 14036. He will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke.       

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Batavia VA Home Based Primary Care, 222 Richmond Ave, 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, NY 14020.

Dorothy worked as a telephone operator for New York Telephone Company. She was an avid bowler and loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing and playing cards.

She is survived by her sons Vincent Panzone Jr. of  IL, Edward (MaryAnn) Panzone of Batavia, brother-in-law William Bash of Co; grandchildren Kerry Panzone, Daniel Panzone, Melanie (Jonathon) Panzone Read, David (Tereza) Panzone; great-grandchildren Alexander, Henry Read, Rosemarie, Amelia Panzone along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or donors choice. 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.