Obituaries

Richard I. “ Ric” Maurer, 82, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday (December 27, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

Ric was born on January 8, 1935, in Buffalo, a son of the late Leroy and Barbara Maurer. He was the husband of the late June Maurer and brother of the late Robert Maurer.

Ric retired from General Motors after working 50 years. He was a devoted member of the Pembroke Community Church, serving as an Elder for over 40 years. He belonged to the Corfu Darien Senior Citizen’s and enjoyed spending time with his friends there. Ric enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his children, Patti (Dan) Bartz, Eric (Marianne) Maurer and Tracy (Thomas) Richardson; grandchildren, Kevin (Amanda) Bartz, Peter (Samantha) Bartz, Kirsti (Dustin) DeMarco, Michael (Kristen) Maurer, Janet (David) Parfitt, Barbara (Ethan) Verburg, Sarah (David) Verburg, Samuel, Margaret and Catherine Richardson; six great grandchildren and two brothers-in-law, Donald Nachtrieb and Harvey Lee (Erleen) Nachtrieb.

Family and friends may call Monday, January 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 2 at 10 a.m. at the Pembroke Community Church, 692 Main Road, Corfu. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or the Pembroke Fire Department. 

Oakfield - Tracy B. Carpenter, 54, of Oakfield, NY, a delivery person at Auto Zone in Batavia, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Stafford.

Mr. Carpenter was born April 8, 1963 in Batavia, NY, the son of Hattie (Wojkowski) Carpenter of Oakfield and the late Paul W. Carpenter, Sr.

He was a kind soul and loved working on his model kits and had a passion for all animals, especially his cat.  He enjoyed eating and was considered a "Foodie". 

Surviving along with his mother is a brother, Paul "Butch" Carpenter, Jr of Oakfield; a sister, Nadine (Kenneth) Snyder of Akron; a nephew, Kyle (Fiance Christina Bartz) Carpenter of Oakfield; an uncle, Walt Wojkowski of Batavia; and numerous cousins whom he loved dearly.  

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Flowers are declined.  Memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Brockport – Rosemary “Rosie” Ridd Liese, 83, of Brockport, passed away Thursday, (December 28, 2017) at New ROC Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Rochester.

Ms. Liese was born October 9, 1934 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Vincent “Jim” and Gertrude (Maher) Ridd.

Prior to her retirement, Rosie was employed by Globe Security at the Monroe County Airport.  Later, she worked for ARA, also at the airport.  Ms. Liese was a manager for Home Properties at the Meadows Apartments in Brockport.  She was a volunteer at Lakeside Hospital, and at The Welcome Center in Brockport. 

Surviving are her children, Debby (late David) Caisse of Rochester, and Lori Bruton of Chruchville; grandchildren, Kelly (Bruce) Rasmusson of Hamlin, Katie (fiancé Michael Ayer) Caisse of Arizona, Kevin (Tina) Bruton of Bergen, and Joe (Stefanie) Bruton of Churchville; very special great-grandchildren, Brucie, Layla, and her Maggie Rose Rasmusson; a sister, Patricia Flaherty of LeRoy.  Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive along with many special friends, especially Gordy Whitaker, whom she thought of as a son.

Rosie is preceded in death by her brother, Gene (late Sara) Ridd.

There will be no visitation.  Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in St. Brigid’s Cemetery in the spring. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 20 Ramona St., Rochester, NY  14613.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

He was a 1948 graduate of Kendall High School.  In 1947 he entered the Naval Reserve, he enlisted with the US Army and was on active duty during the Korean Conflict from 1949-1952, in 1953 he was in the US Army Reserve in Medina, and from 1959-1990 was a civil technician with the US Army Reserve in Batavia, he retired in 1984 as Sgt. Major, and in 1986 retired from the US Army Reserve Center where he was a facility manager. He was a life member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary where he was Flotilla Commander for 3 terms, life member of the VFW and member of the American Legion in Warsaw. He enjoyed boating. Was a life member of the Oak Orchard Power Squadron, where he held 4 terms as squadron commander.

He is survived by his wife: Gail (Noel) Becker-Patt whom he married on Nov. 2, 2013, 3 daughters: Barbara (Kenney) Crofts of Leesburg, Fl., Carol (Russ) Everitt of Brackney, PA., Catherine (Dennis) Huff of Perry, 2 sons: John (Mary) Patt of Kenmore, David Patt of Perry, 3 step-daughters: Barbara (John) Ackerman of the Town of Niagara, Donna Becker (Boy Petersen) of Lockport, Noel (Paul) Ambrusko of Cinnaminson, NJ, 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren , along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Sunday December 31, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry New York 14530 where Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM.  He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center, New York

Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association or to the Disabled Veterans Association. 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.

Batavia - Rose Marie Bater, 81, of Batavia, formerly of Byron, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Bater was born August 17, 1936 in Batavia. 

Her husband, Karl E. Bater, died January 24, 2014.

Survivors include 2 sons, Karl D. Bater of Bergen and Jeffrey C. Bater of Batavia, a grandson, Zachary Bater; a granddaughter, Livina Bater; 2 great-grandchildren, Petra Bater and Harper Bater; a brother, Sam "Sunny" Constanza of FL and a sister, Fran Cole of Batavia.  

Friends may attend services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., C/o UMMC, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020, www.geneseecancerassistance.com/donate.  Private burial will be in Riga Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Harris Arthur “Coke” Busmire, 76, of Bergen, a Foreman Welder Millwright at Carpenter’s Millwright Union Local 1173 in Rochester for over 50 years, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Unity Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Busmire was born May 2, 1941 in Bergen, a son of the late Howard William and Florence (Lapp) Busmire.

He served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War.  He was a great community volunteer, an avid bowler, hunter and fisherman and coached Peanut League Baseball at the old Bergen Elementary School on Rochester Street.  He never missed a year placing flags on veteran's graves on Memorial Day and was a member of the "chicken cooking crew" for local chicken barbecues.  He was a life member for over 50 years of the American Legion, Sackett Merrill White Post #575, a life member of the Bergen Rod & Gun Club; and a member, for over 50 years, of the Hesperus Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons in Bergen.  He shared his welding talent with many students in the area.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Mae (Johnson) Busmire of Bergen, whom he married July 27, 1963; a daughter, Annette (Gene) Boldt of South Byron;  a son, Harris A. Busmire, Jr. of Bergen; a grandson, Jacob (Ashley) Kuczynski of Clyde; 3 brothers Richard (Kathleen) Busmire of SC, Richard (Joyce) Sands of Bergen, and Donald (Reba) Sands of Rochester; 2 sisters-in-law, Patricia Busmire of Byron and Judith Zirbes of Rochester; 2 brothers-in-law, Frederick Johnson and Walter (Mary) Johnson, both of LeRoy; several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Howard W. Busmire, Jr. and brother-in-law of the late Marie Johnson.  

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St, Bergen where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or to American Heart Association of WNY, 5488 Sheridan Dr., #300, Williamsville, NY 14231.  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen.

He served with the US Army as a medic from 1965-1969 during the Vietnam War. He worked for the former Robeson Cutlery in Castile, Champion Products in Perry and retired from the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw where he worked for 19 years where he was a medical aide. He volunteered for the Perry Emergency Ambulance in Perry for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, golfing, and especially enjoyed when his grandchildren would come to visit.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Audrey (Bernard) Brown whom he married on April 29, 1977 3 children: Heather of Baltimore, MD, Theresa (Harper) John Zielinski of Arcade, Tony Harper of Castile, a step-daughter: Delda (Cason) John Wilson of Augusta, GA.,11 grandchildren: Christopher Severson, Jarred and Jordan Harper, Lydia, Abigail, Sarah, Mary, Rachel, Joseph, Luke and Timothy Zielinski, 1 great granddaughter: Isabelle Severson, along with several other step-children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday December 29th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530, where Funeral Services will follow at 7:00PM. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 or to Angel Action in Wyoming County 6470 Route 20A Suite 1 Perry, NY 14530. 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.

Bill was a lifelong resident of Alexander. He had a love for farming and tractors where he worked for several places fixing and repairing farm equipment. He loved the outdoors including fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards and hanging out at Kelsey’s Pond. Bill was a lifetime member of the Alexander Fire Department and the Alexander United Methodist Church. Bill will be truly missed by his family and all that knew him.   

Dad will be sadly missed by his loving children; Bruce (Amy) Kelsey, Sharon (John) Riley, Linda (Michael) Brade, Diane (Steven) Kujawski, Michele (Mark Fitch) Papke; brothers Robert (Peggy) Kelsey and Gordon (Gayleen) Kelsey; sister in law Marjorie Kelsey; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call on Saturday December 30, 2017 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexander Ambulance 10505 Main St. Alexander, NY 14005 or the Alexander United Methodist Church 10540 Main St in Alexander.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

IRENE M. GIESLER ~ Batavia

Age 99, died Friday morning December 22, 2017 at home. She was born June 1, 1918 in Akron, NY, a daughter of the late Chester and Minnie (Bieser) Swarts, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elton Giesler; sister, Gladys Swarts; brother, Leon Swarts; daughter-in-law, Terry Giesler and brother-in-law, Dave Gerhardt.  

Mrs. Giesler worked for many years at the Genesee Country Nursing Home, avid gardener, enjoyed word searches and most of all time spent with her family. 

Surviving are her loving children, Ronald (Kathy) Giesler of Arizona, Larry (Debbie) Giesler of Arizona, Mark Giesler of Batavia, Jean (Wilford) Wollenschlager of Texas, Cheryl (Paul) Goodell of Oakfield, Deborah (Gary) Harkness of Batavia; sister, Dorothy Gerhardt of Rochester; 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Giesler's wishes were for funeral services to be held privately by the family, she will be laid to rest in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu and memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 North Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

Please share your words of comfort with Irene's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

Elba - Mrs. Constance D. Stack, 63, of Elba, account manager for Marchese Computer Products in Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Stack was born June 4, 1954 in Batavia.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Paul J.  Stack, Sr.; her sons, Paul J. Stack, Jr. of Bergen and Aaron (Becky) Stack of Elba and her two grandchildren, Trent and Tatym Stack.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. 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, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Mrs. Barie was born February 16, 1949 in Okinawa, Japan, a daughter of the late Toshio Gibo and Nobuko Ie.

Tamiko graduated from Shuri High School in Okinawa, Japan. She attended classes for Obi painting in Tokyo. Tamiko worked as a head cook supervisor at Genesee County Nursing Home for over 20 years.

She enjoyed art, cooking, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.

Tamiko is survived by her husband Charles A. Barie.  The two were married on March 11, 1972 in West Middlebury.  They spent almost 46 wonderful years together.

Along with her husband, also surviving are her children, Christine (Kimberly Rapoza) Barie, Lisa (Joseph) Heath, and Adam Barie; grandchildren, Bryan Barie, Connor and Kylie Heath; a siter, Takako Ie; sisters-in-law, Nancy Turner, Jeanne (Michael) Sheehan, Sharon (James) Snyder, Elizabeth (Michael) Algase and, Donna Barie; brothers-in-law, Paul (Gail) Barie and Harold (Lisa) Barie.

She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Edward Barie.

Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Tamiko’s Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, (December 30, 2017) at West Middlebury Baptist Church, 4950 West Middlebury Road, East Bethany.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Western New York, 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, or online at www.lungusa.org.  Burial will be in West Middlebury Cemetery, East Bethany.  

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

Gary R. Karrer, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, (October 14, 2017) at Bradford Nursing Pavillion in Bradford, Pa. of complications from end stage C.O.P.D.
He was born in Warsaw, NY on August 22, 1948, a son of the late Justin and Dorothy Johnson Karrer Sr. 
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Post and two brothers Kenneth and Justin Karrer Jr.
Mr. Karrer worked in Sanitation prior to his retirement. Gary was a talented guitar player and singer and wrote many of his own songs.

Surviving is his long time companion Christine Pringle, his daughters; Lynda (Jeffrey) Edenholm of Batavia, N.Y., Joy(Ron) Paxton of Colorado Sp.Co., Tabatha (Jim) Granata of South Wales, N.Y., Starr Karrer of Bradford, Pa. ,Grandchildren Kyle(Amanda) Edenholm, Jeffrey Edenholm Jr., Kylie and Meghan Paxton,Trey Barnhardt, Alex Parker, Arianna,Morgan and Olivia Goodell, and a great granddaughter Madison Edenholm.
Funeral arrangements were prepared by Mascho Funeral Home in Bradford, PA.

She was born June 1, 1921 in Albion, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas Moffatt and Louise Coghlan.

Mrs. Zehler was a telephone operator for the former NY Telephone Co. and was a member of the greatest generation, joining the war effort as a “Rosie The Riveter” at the Curtis Wright Aircraft Plant in Buffalo. She played percussion for several years along with her husband in the Bill Bird Orchestra. She was a fine artist and painted several paintings and sketches. Mrs. Zehler was also a member of Resurrection Parish for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will deeply missed by those who loved her.

She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Zehler, who died August 27, 1999 and sister of the late Mary E. Graf, John W. Moffatt and aunt of the late John Moffatt (Pam).

Survivors include her sons, Joseph (Jean) Zehler of Arkansas and Edward (Judy) Zehler of Batavia. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Charles Donahue of Denver, Debbie(Glen) Beal of Kansas City and Betty Moffatt.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and memories on Friday (December 29^th) from 9:30am-11:30am at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, where prayers will be recited at 11:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 12:00pm at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph Site).

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the family for distribution to the Batavia Concert Band. 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