Obituaries

Oakfield – Jeffrey E. Muntz, 31, of Oakfield, a Fork Lift Operator at US Gypsum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (May 15, 2014) at Medina Memorial Health Care System, in Medina.

Mr. Muntz was born March 28, 1983 in Batavia, a son of Roy and Shelly (Waite) Muntz, Jr. of Oakfield.

He greatly enjoyed fishing, riding his wheeler, and his dogs.  Jeff had an incredible sense of humor.  He was a practical jokester who loved to laugh and make others laugh.  He had a heart of gold, and would help anyone he could. 

Jeff will be remembered for his belief that you only live once, for his love of pizza, and most of all, for his smile.

He is the husband of Lindsay Ryan-Muntz, of Bergen.  The two were married June 18, 2011.

Surviving along with his wife and parents are his brothers, Roy Muntz, III of Batavia, Alan and Robert Muntz both of Oakfield; maternal grandparents, Darwin Waite of NC, and Doris Waite of Oakfield; paternal grandparents, Roy and Evelyn Muntz, Sr. of Oakfield; a nephew, Roy Muntz, IV of Batavia.  Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends also survive.

He is preceded in death by an uncle, Brett Waite.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  A Memorial Service will be held at a time to be announced by the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 184, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Please share a story, light a candle, or leave a condolence at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

After graduating from East Syracuse High School Donald entered the 8th Air Force, 305th Bomb Group, in England as a tail-gunner. Upon returning from WWII, he graduated from Cornell University, and was initially employed with the American Agricultural Chemical Co. He then worked as a Counselor and Parole Officer at Attica State Prison, then was Assistant Director at Rochester Community Correction Center, and returned to Attica to retire.

Donald lived for 57 years with his family in Alexander, and enjoyed vegetable gardening, golfing, playing cards, traveling, and many winters spent in Florida at Campers Holiday. He was a long time member of the Alexander Fire Department and the Alexander United Methodist Church. For the past two and a half years, he has loved the warm support and companionship of residents and staff at the Manor House Senior Living Apartments in Batavia.

Donald was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Morgan) who died December 29, 2011; sister and brother-in-law, Betty L. (Dr.Charles V.) DeFuria; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma (Steve G.) Orman, sister Beulah R. (Earl) Stone, brother Carl B. Smith and son-in-law Jack (Donna) Long.

He is survived by his six children, Morgan (Lynae) Smith of Rochester, Nancy (Hogaku) Tsurumaki of Tokyo, Japan, Barbara (Allen) Johnson of Rochester, Audrey Watson of Syracuse, Donna Long of Pulaski, VA., Carol (Brian) Vaci of Myrtle Beach S.C., 13 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

A memorial gathering will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Alexander United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alexander Fire Department, P.O. Box 336, Alexander, NY 14005 and the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main Street, Alexander, NY 14005. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolance visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Roxy graduated with her Bachelors degree in education from SUNY Geneseo. She taught school at many area schools, retiring from Warsaw Elementary School in 2003 where she taught 4th grade for 11 years, prior to Warsaw Elementary she was a substitute teacher for Perry Central School. Her love was to teach children, she was a mentor to many people, she was considered by many as a mother or grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time with her family.

She is survived by her husband whom her married on January 2, 1974 Leo Lawless, a daughter: Monica Salamone of Ft. Myers, Fl., 3 sons: Mark (Katrina) Barone of Ocala, Fl., Matthew Lawless of Kearny, NJ, Christopher Lawless of Jeffersonville, VT., a sister: Linda (John) Dale of Albion, 10 grandchildren: William (Sara) Emmons, Nicholas Emmons, Michael Sturm, Jacob Cartwright, Krista Barone, Joel Barone, Sarah Safford, Justin Safford, and Victoria Safford, 8 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday 18th, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7-9pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530. Graveside services will be on Monday May 19th at 1:00 pm at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolance visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

     Mrs. Wagner was born February 7, 1925 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late James and Mary McElroy Hurley.

     She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish and was actively involved with many other community organizations.

     Mrs. Wagner is survived by her children; Ann Marie (William) Dowdle of Whitinsville, MA, Robert (Connie) Wagner of Jamestown, Susan (Peter) Weaver of LeRoy, Daniel (Carolyn) Wagner of Pittsford, Gretchen (John) Cecchini of Allentown, PA and Michael (Kristin) Wagner of Troy, IL; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Angela (Frank) O'Connor of NJ; several nieces and nephews and many treasured friends.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Wagner, along with 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 ~ 6 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter's Church), 44 Lake St., LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the "Wagner Scholarship Fund" at Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020.

     Your memories and condolences may be offered to Mrs. Wagner's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.  

     Mrs. Wagner and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  For additional information, please call Vern at 585-768-2400.

Timothy Jay Hensen, 57, of Cowlesville passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born September 27, 1956 in Buffalo, NY to the late Donald E. Hensen (Virginia M. Killian) Hensen. Mr. Hensen was a member of the United Church of Christ.

Timothy is survived by a brother Craig (Kathleen) Hensen and a sister Donna Bischoff  both of Cowlesville. 

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the Family. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cowlesville Fire Department, 789 Church Street, Cowlesville, NY 14037. 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 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011.
 

Batavia - Mrs. Jean V. Schelle, 90, retired administrative assistant at M & T Bank in Batavia, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mrs. Schelle was born April 15, 1924 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Conley) Sheer.

Her husband, Arthur (Bus) Schelle, died in 2002.

Survivors include one daughter, Marlene (Francis) Lambert of Rochester, a special niece, Sandra (Roger) Bohn of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Richard Sheer, Donald Sheer, Rosemary Gonyea, Beverly Betties, Dorothy Bennett and Virginia Sheer.

There will be no prior visitation.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11:00am

at Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  Memorials may be made to SPCA.  Arrangements were completed by the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home of Batavia.

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

H. Calvin Whitmore, 80 of Alexander, passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Howard (Gladys Grant) Whitmore. Mr. Whitmore is preceded in death by two sisters Clela Estes and Elnina Bates.

Mr. Whitmore owned and operated Top Notch Manor Farm in Adams Center, NY and implemented strip cropping before it was a popular form of farming. He was a 4-H Leader and won many awards. He was awarded Best Conservation Farmer in Delaware County and Dairy of Distinction in Adams. Mr. Whitmore was a Board Member of New Life Fellowship Church in Attica. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Mr. Whitmore is survived by his beloved wife Barbara M. (Mugglin) Whitmore of Alexander; sons Daniel (Roxanne) of Alexander; Thomas (Susan) of Watertown; Grant (Cathy) Whitmore of Alexander; daughters Charolette (Robert) Abrams of Rodman; Joanne (Bob) Sonricker of Attica; Jane (Lyle) Roach of Watertown; Mary (Steve) Dumas of Kannapolis, NC; Linda (Fred) Damon of Adams Center; foster-son Christopher (Carol) Lall of Adams; brother Merrill Whitmore of Dryden; sister Ortha (Ronald) Sibbitts of Canton; 35 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, 10:00 AM on Sunday May 25, 2014 at New Life Fellowship 909 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011. He will be laid to rest in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church. 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.
 

Mary B. Joose, 63 of Attica, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1950 in Batavia to the late Raymond Beitz Sr. and Leona (Knauber) Beitz of Attica. Mrs. Joose was retired from Attica high school where she was the School Nurse for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing and physical fitness.

Mary is survived by her husband Robert C. Joose of Attica; sons Jason (Ann) Joose of Ft. Hood, TX,  Kevin Joose of Retsof; brothers Raymond (Ellen) Beitz Jr. of Caldwell, Philip (Brenda) Beitz of Mesquite, TX, Norman (Karen) Beitz of Florissant, Co, Thomas Beitz, Paul (Elaine) Beitz both of Attica; sister Sandra Pettit of Johnstown; grandchildren, Brionna, Alexander, Addison and Alayna Joose, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday May 19, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday May 20, 2014 at New Life Fellowship, 909 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Department located at 11 Water St. Attica, NY 14011.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

After graduating from Ovid Central High School and the Freeman Business Institute of Geneva, she worked as a secretary at Sampson College. She married Donald R. Munson on April 24, 1948. The care, love and support of her family soon became a priority and remained so forevermore. Elsie was truly devoted to her family as well as her friends. She was known for her kindness, generosity of heart and sense of humor.

Elsie was a strong believer in helping other through her dedicated service as a volunteer. Over the years she was active as a member of the Red Creek Presbyterian Church Choir, member at the Noyes Hospital Auxiliary, Dansville Senior Center, member of Dansville Civic Club and a deacon at the Dansville Presbyterian Church to name a few. In 1994, at the annual Livingston County Seniorama Elsie was named the Senior Citizen of the Year for the Town of North Dansville. She will be deeply missed.

Elsie is survived by her loving and devoted husband Donald R. Munson of Dansville; daughters Donna (James) Szymanski of Henrietta; Marcia (Peter) LaForce of West Seneca; brothers Harold Green of Phillipsburg, PA; Royce (Joan) Green of Horseheads; grandchildren Douglas (Angela) Szymanski, Jeffrey Szymanski, Megan (T.J.) Woodward, Andrew LaForce; great-grandchildren Samantha Dey, Nathanael Szymanski, Kate and Cole Woodward, along with many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday May 13, 2014 from 3 to 7 PM at Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home 73 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at Dansville Presbyterian Church 3 School St. at Central Park, Dansville, NY 14437. She will be laid to rest in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church or to Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton St. Dansville, NY 14437. For more information please call 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home 73 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437.
 

Amie M. DeLavergne, 87 of Leicester, passed away on May 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Perry on January 26, 1927 to the late Albert (Mabel Duryea) DeVinney. She is preceded in death by brothers Donald (Ruth), Lawrence DeVinney and sister Emma Wood.

Mrs. DeLavergne worked at Walkley Farm Equipment and that is where she met her husband Donald. She was a longtime member of Covington United Methodist Church and she was very active in many groups and functions. Mrs. DeLavergne enjoyed birdwatching & feeding, flowers, gardening and most of all her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband Donald DeLavergne whom she married August 19, 1950; daughters Sandra (Richard) Konarski of Rochester; Debra (Fred) VanScott of Stafford; Mindie DeLavergne, Laurie (Mike) Hamler both of Leicester; Donna (Glenn) White of Mt. Morris; 8 grandchildren Heather (Josh) Wittenberg, Rick Konarski, Katie (John) Trybuskiewicz, Hillary (Shawn) Beldue, Kim (Nate) Hopkins, Michael (Amanda) Hamler, Mallory (David) Hamler, Kyle Hamler; 7 great-grandchildren Jacob Wittenberg, Braydn & Camryn Trybuskiewicz, McKenna & Landon Hamler, Lexi and Liza Hopkins, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Saturday May 10, 2014 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM on Monday May 12, 2014 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Mt. Ash Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Covington United Methodist Church P.O. Box 81 Pavilion, NY 14525. For more information please call 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.

     Mr. Waterman was born April 30, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late William and Margaret Gardner Waterman.

     He was a U.S. Army veteran, a very active member of the LeRoy United Methodist Church and a retired custodian from the LeRoy Central School District.  He enjoyed being involved with all kinds of youth sports, especially coaching little league.  He also participated in horseshoe tournaments.

     Robert is survived by dear friend, Beverly Hess, the Music Lady.  Bob sang for several years in her music ministry at local nursing homes and for senior citizen groups.

     Bob’s interment will be held privately in Machpelah Cemetery.  Memorials in Bob’s name may be offered to the LeRoy United Methodist Church, where he was a proud custodian and caretaker.  You may share a memory or offer a condolence at www.falconefuneralhome.com

     Mr. Waterman’s arrangements are entrusted to the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  For additional information, kindly call Vern at 585-768-2400

Anna May is survived by her children Paul (Elaine) Hersee of West Seneca, Roy (Patricia) Hersee of East Bethany, and Ellen (James) Kostanciak of Oakfield; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

There are no prior calling hours.  A celebration of her life will be announced by the family at later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the 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.

Batavia - Judith A. Sobresky, 73, of Batavia, a former resident of Pottstown, PA, died Tuesday (May 6, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Mrs. Sobresky was born January 30, 1941 in Conshohocken, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Larkin) Ominski.

Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking fabulous meals, mentoring her grandchildren, flowers and gardening. She devoted her life to her family, and was generous beyond measure. Judy was a confidant and friend to many, offering unconditional love, support and advice. She was a wonderful, fun loving woman who had the ability to see the humor and good in every situation. She was a phlebotomist at the former St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia, and a member of Resurrection Parish. Judy will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Edmund Sobresky of Batavia; four children, Anna (Douglas) Barnard of Byron, Judith Sobresky, Eddie Sobresky, and Kathryn Sobresky all of Batavia; grandchildren, Melissa, Violet, Olivia, Zoe, and Daniel; three brothers, Joseph (Dolores) Ominski of Norfolk, VA, John (Joanne) Ominski of Silver Springs, MD and Dan (Joan) Ominski of Gainesville, FL; three sisters, Suzy (Ben) Million of New Paltz, NY, Toni (Walt) Zapisek of Ben Salem, PA and Joanne (Charlie) Rightnour of Pottstown, PA; her friend of 40 years Mary Lou Grimes and family of Batavia, nieces, nephews, and neighbors.

She is a sister of the late Anna Mendenhall. 

Calling hours are Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Judith’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Resurrection Parish - St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may  be made to the family.

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