Obituaries

Charles W. Roche, 76 of Batavia formerly of North Java died October 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness.

He was born in North Java on January 19, 1938, son of the late Charles F. and Alice Schier Roche.

He served in the National Guard for six years obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and completed his infantry training at Fort Dix, NJ and Fort Bliss, TX.

After military service, he worked for Charles Kerwin Construction for 5 years.  Then employed by Trojan Industries, a heavy equipment company for 28 years in Batavia. He then worked for Bennett Manufacturing Company in Alden, NY for six years before retiring. After that he worked for 10 years part time as a security guard at the Veterans State Nursing Home in Batavia.

He belonged to the North Java Fire Co for 45 years and was an avid baseball player for the town of Java and a long time Bowler. He spent several years coaching minor league and little league baseball in Batavia.

As a long time member of the American Legion Post #637 in Strykersville he held many offices including three year Commander.  He was a three-time Wyoming County Commander, and 8^th District Aide as well as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Department of New York in 2009.

Surviving are his two sons, Dr. Charles L. (Stacey) Roche of Buffalo and Thomas (Elizabeth) Roche of Suwanee, GA and six grand children. Five sisters, Mary Borek of Florida, Rita Marvin of Tennessee, Rowena (Norm) Gerhardt of Marilla, Ann (Ken) Bush of Chili Center, and Theresa (Don) Simons of Strykersville, along with several nieces and nephews and special friend Joan Smith.  He was the brother of the late Francis, Robert, Vincent, Donald and Florence (Leo) Bauer.

Calling hours will be from 5-8 PM on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the Marley Funeral Home in Attica, 135 Main St.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday October 30, 2014 at the Holy Family Church in North Java (formerly St. Nicholas) 4316 Route 98 North Java, NY 14113.  Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery North Java.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Heart Association www.donate.heart.org/.   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.

 

Paul A. Marone, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday October 25, 2014 peacefully at his home. He was born on April 16, 1922 in Newark, New York to the late Emil (Rose Van Detta) Marone. He is preceded in death by brothers Dominic and Emil Jr.; sisters Concetta Merritt-White, Marie Rollins-Starling and Angeline Marone.

Mr. Marone was a proud WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. He was the first Registered Pharmacist at Genesee Memorial Hospital serving the hospital for 30 years until his retirement. He also worked part time at Dean’s Drug Store, and in 2009 retired from Burling Drug, Corfu. He was an avid tennis player and won some local tournaments in years past. Mr. Marone was a member of Resurrection Parish.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Esther (Burk) Marone of Batavia; children Pamela (John) Notebaert of Bloomfield; David (Regina) Marone of Brimley, MI; Margaret “Peggy” Marone of Batavia; brother John (Jane) Marone of Lancaster; sister Geraldine Rowcliffe of Brooksville, FL; 7 grandchildren Danielle (Thomas Feeley) Notebaert M.D., Andrew (Angela) Notebaert, Brigid (Steve) Heiny, David (Shannon) Marone Jr., Daniel Marone, Kathleen Marone, Nikole Marone; 12 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday October 29, 2014 from 2-4 and 7 -9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday October 30, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. 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.

 

ADELBERT A. "DEL" SHAMP - 75, of Batavia, died peacefully Monday evening October 20, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born January 18, 1939 in Batavia, NY to the late Everett C. and Elsie J. (Kiedel) Shamp; also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Weller) Shamp and a brother, Ronald Shamp.

   Mr. Shamp is a United States Army Veteran and was a dedicated employee for over 40 years at both Tops Market and the former Batavia Animal Hospital. Del was a real "people person", had a great love for animals, the outdoors, Nascar and Indy Racing. He was always up for a ride in the car with a family member and will be remembered for the wonderful husband, father and grandfather he was.

   Surviving are his loving children, Todd (Sheila) Shamp of Oakfield and their children, Rachel & Alyse; Deborah (Edward) Duciaume of Oswego, NY and their children, Stephanie (RJ) & Joshua; Stacey (Todd) Gallup of Elba and their children, Christopher, Sydney, Victoria & Allison; Lisa (David) Fenton of PA; brothers, William (Diane) Shamp of Oakfield and Gerald Shamp of DE; sisters, Martha (Morris) Jones of SC and Nellie Grasso of FL ; great-grandson, Derek along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. on Friday October 24, 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. Saturday October 25. Memorials in Del's memory can be made to the family and he will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Carolyn in Elmwood Cemetery. The family would like to invite all to attend a luncheon at the Elba Rec. Hall following cemetery services.

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

 

Cale L. McKeown, 22, of Pavilion passed away on Monday October 20, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was born on July 1, 1992 to Barry (Roberta Ridley) McKeown. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Howard and Evelyn McKeown.

Cale was a 2010 graduate of Pavilion Central School. He worked for Baltz Concrete in Pavilion.
He was a drummer for the band "Free Beer". Besides playing drums he enjoyed playing the guitar, riding dirt bikes and skateboarding.

He is survived by brothers Clay (Amy Chesmore) McKeown, Kyle (Ashley Waite) McKeown; sister Karisa McKeown all of Pavilion; special friend Kayleigh Allen of Elba; nephew Brock McKeown; grandparents Gary and Betty Ridley of Batavia, along with many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday October 25, 2014 from 1 to 5 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry. Funeral Services will follow at 5 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers  memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or visit http://diabetes.org. 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.

Byron – Roland E. Marvin, 78, of Byron, passed away Sunday, (October 12, 2014) at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.

Mr. Marvin was born June 29, 1936 in Hornell a son of the late Shurley and Bertha (Henshaw) Marvin.

He served his country honorably with the Navy during the Korean War. He is a retiree of the Batavia VA Medical Center and a past Chief of the Clarendon Fire Department.

Roland is the husband of the late Sandra (Barnard) Marvin, who passed away October 27, 2010.

He is survived by his children, Deborah Baker of Oakfield, Michael Marvin of Bergen, and Dawn (Paul) Anderson-Rosten of Byron; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Alton (Arlene) Marvin of Scottsburg. Several nieces and nephews also survive along with Roland’s adopted second family, the children of Harold and Virginia Whiting.

Roland’s sister, Vera Mae Lewis, passed away just hours after her brother.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where Roland’s Funeral Service will immediately follow calling at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarendon Volunteer Fire Dept., 16169 E. Lee Road, Clarendon, NY 14429. Burial will be in North Byron Cemetery.     

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

David Gerald Culver of East Shelby passed away early morning of Sunday October 19, 2014 at his home under Hospice care while surrounded by family after a long fought illness. He was 74 years old.

David was born on April 25, 1940 in Medina, NY to the late Francis and Robina (Hay) Culver. He graduated from Medina High School in 1959 and joined the United States Army as an MP. He was stationed in Puerto Rico during the “Cuban Missile Crisis”. He then worked for Harrison Radiator (Delphi) for 33 years before retiring in 1998. He married Gail “Anstey” on June 15, 1963 and they celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary this past summer. Throughout his life David has always played in the Monday night Euchre league since the early 1960’s.

He was also very active in the Medina Jr Mini League, serving as an umpire for many years and then coaching the “Marine Midland Reds” for several years in the 1970’s and 80’s, and then umpiring for a few more years. David was very active in the Orleans County Jr 4-H Fair serving as maintenance crew manager and Fair Manager for many years, helping to bring about many changes to the fair. In 1990 he was named Medina Journal Registers “Man of the Year”. David was also active in the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Department.

He was an active member for over 50 years. He served as Assistant Fire Chief, Vice President, President and Trustee, and was always counted on as being the first one to respond to calls. He was a member of VFW Lincoln Post #1483 and Junior Wilson Sportsmens Club. David was extremely proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments and enjoyed watching them grow up. He was most recently proud of his grandson “Nic” and his recent accomplishment of obtaining a historical marker for the “Stielow Case”.

David leaves behind his wife of 51 years Gail (Anstey) Culver, 2 sons David (Tammy) Culver of S. Alabama NY, Daniel Culver of Medina NY. A sister Catherine (Culver) Skinner of Richmond Texas. He also is survived by 4 grandchildren Ashley (Josh) Dyrbala of Oakfield, Erica Culver , S. Alabama, Chelsea Culver of Medina and Nicholas “Nic” Culver of Medina and 1 great granddaughter Chloe Dyrbala of Oakfield. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Culver in 1984.  He will also be deeply missed by “Whip” his loyal companion.

Relatives and friends may call from 2-4PM & 7-9PM Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 11AM at the Millville United Methodist Church, 12373 Maple Ridge Road, Medina with the Rev. Christopher Wylie officiating. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by members of Butts-Clark American Legion Post #204, and VFW Lincoln Post #204 . Rev. Christopher Wylie will officiate.

Memorials may be made in David’s name to Hospice of Orleans County, PO Box 489, Albion, NY 14411 or to the Richard Knights/Sue Kaderli Memorial Fund, 11079 Furness Pkway, Medina, NY 14103

Please sign the on-line register book at www.batestuttle.com

Avon: October 18, 2014 at age 76. She is survived by her husband, Norman T. Barrett; sister, Faye M. Watkins; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Janice Barrett, Robert and Anne Barrett, Daniel and Lynne Barrett; grandchildren, Janey, Jolene, Whitney (Jeffrey Jackson), Adam (Mary), Maxwell, Samuel and Shawn Barrett, Joseph and Kaitlyn Burchill. Marcia was very active in the Zion Episcopal Church, the Board of Elections, and the Avon Food Pantry. She was also a cafeteria monitor at the Avon Central School for 35 years.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 350 Genesee Street. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Episcopal Church, 10 Park Place, Avon. Her interment will take place at the East Avon Cemetery. Donations may be made to Zion Episcopal Church Bell Tower Fund, or Livingston County Hospice 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. www.stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com

Shirley M. Maniaci, 72, of Batavia passed away on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born on March 23, 1942 in Batavia to the late Gasper (Mary LoCicero) Di Piazza. She is preceded in death by a son Mark Anthony Maniaci and a sister Annette Riganotti. 

Mrs. Maniaci was a resident of the Genesee County Nursing Home for the last 8 years. She worked as a Lunch Aide at Robert Morris Elementary for 20 years and was a wonderful homemaker. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Genesee County Nursing Home; Lake Plains Dialysis and to Unity Health.

Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years Leonardo Maniaci of Batavia; sons Frank (Michele) Maniaci of Batavia; Joseph (Kelly) Maniaci of Buffalo; daughter Angie Maniaci of Batavia; 4 grandchildren Nicolette Maniaci of E. Bethany; Frank Maniaci, Amanda and Alexis Balduf; sister Connie (Giulio) LaMila all of Batavia; brother Frank Di Piazza of Rochester; brother-in-law Frank Riganotti of Batavia, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday October 22, 2014 from 2 to 6 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Thursday October 23, 2014 at the Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.       

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes at www.jdrf.org . 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.

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.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately.

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.

Akron - Walter E. Cherry, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home Thursday (October 16, 2014) with his loving family by his side.

Walt was born on January 12, 1935 in Buffalo, a son of the late Dorothy Smith Nelson. He drove truck for many years. Walt retired from Alden Central School where he was the Head Mechanic. He was a life member of the Western New York School Bus Mechanic’s Association and a member of the East Shelby Bible Church. Building and flying radio controlled airplanes, playing the organ and woodworking, were some of Walt’s favorite pastimes. He enjoyed the company of his devoted dogs, Shelby and Lola. He is predeceased by his brother Richard Cherry and sisters, Leona Harvey and Andrea Davis.

Walt is survived by his wife, Irene Graff Cherry; 3 sons, Ronald (Jana) Cherry, Jeffrey (Mary) Cherry and Eugene Cherry; one granddaughter, Nicole Cherry; sisters and brothers, Laura (late Ralph) Wells, Laverne (late Adell) Cherry, Donald (Agnes) Nelson and Diana (David) Pratt; a sister-in-law, Joan Cherry and a brother-in-law, John Davis. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the East Shelby Bible Church 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina, NY 14103. Memorials may be made to the East Shelby Bible Church or to Hospice of Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

Bergen / LeRoy ~  Frank J. Rubino, age 85, of 21 Meadows Way, Bergen NY passed away late Saturday evening (October 18, 2014) in the loving presence of his family at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

    

Mr. Rubino was born March 20, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late Ignazio and Rosalia O'Geen Rubino.

     He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who was devoted to his family.  He grew up working in the Rubino family stores prior to enlisting with the US Army, where he served in the Medical Corp during the Korean War.  He established his own business, Frank's Place, in LeRoy, which he ran for 20 years.  He was an avid bowler and golfer, and enjoyed playing cards, watching his LA Dodgers and taking his annual trips to Las Vegas.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Patricia Luce Rubino; his children, Francine (Bill) Moore of Ft. Wayne, IN and James (Cindy Young) Rubino of Blue Springs, MO; his step-children, Tammi (Frank) Conte of LeRoy, Julie (Robert) Cutcliffe of Corfu and David (Connie) Harper of LeRoy; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Connie (late Savie) Capuano of Batavia and Sarah (Ronald) Dusing of Rochester; mother-in-law, Josephine Luce of Bergen; sister-in-law, Alice Rubino of LeRoy; brother-in-law, Earl (Laura) Luce of Brockport, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by a sister, Rosemarie Gervase and a brother, Augustine Rubino.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19 north), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake Street, LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorial contributions suggested to either the family or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

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

FREDERICK DANSON JR. - 74, of Akron, died Wednesday October 15, 2014 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Fred was born July 31, 1940 in Buffalo, NY to the late Frederick and Marion (Cross) Danson Sr.; also preceded in death by siblings Richard, Rose Marie Emerson and Marion Budziszewski.

   Mr. Danson worked for Sakrete and Kutter's Cheese Factory and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was well known for his work ethic, love of country music and his closeness to his family especially his sisters.

   Surviving are his loving children, Douglas of Oakfield, Michael of Akron, Larry (Jill) of Alden, Floyd of Buffalo, April (Michael Burch) Wasicsko of Rochester and Dee (Tom Clark) Danson of Akron; brother, Thomas "Butch" (Cheryl) Danson of Post Falls, ID; sisters, Roseanne (late Melvin Mobley) Danson of Akron, OH, Irene (James) Fox of Albion; special family friend, Mary Langworthy of Akron, NY; sister-in-law, Hazel Danson of Seneca, SC; brother-in-law, William Budziszewski of Akron, NY; 12 grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, friends and his dog, Smokey.

   Family and friends may visit from 11-2 p.m. on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a graveside service will be held at Mogadore Cemetery following visitation. Memorials in Fred's memory can be made to the family c/o his daughter, April Wasicsko.

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

Vincent Dean Messina, 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2014, at his home in Haines City, Florida after a brief illness.  Mr. Messina was born on August, 28, 1939, in Batavia, the oldest son of the late Charles and Beatrice (Martino) Messina.

“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.