PAUL A. ROTENBERG
Batavia - Mr. Paul A. Rotenberg, 76, a lifetime Batavian, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the United Memorial Medical Center.
Batavia - Mr. Paul A. Rotenberg, 76, a lifetime Batavian, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the United Memorial Medical Center.
Age 50, of Oakfield, died peacefully Monday afternoon December 20, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1960 in Batavia the daughter of Duane & Marilynn (Martin) Perry of Varysburg and preceded in death by a sister Ruby Perry. Mrs. Post was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elba and the Elba Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. A wonderful wife & mother who in her children's early years was active in Cub Scouts as a Cub Master and Leader, Girl Scout Troop Leader, involoved in the 4H Horse Club and in her free time enjoyed needlepoint. A real "farmer at heart" you could find MariJane feeding calves, doing bookwork or driving a truck or tractor on the Post Family Farm.
Surviving along with her parents is her beloved husband of 25 years John K. Post; loving children Jason Post & Kailynn (Kyle Stacy) Post all of Oakfield; mother & father-in-law Kenneth & Louise Post of Oakfield; brothers Jon Perry of PA, Paul (Jane) Perry of NH and sister Roxanne (Dean) Warren of Warsaw; brothers & sisters-in-law Daniel (Kim) Post, Marsha (Todd) White, Janet (Judd) Ewell & Laurie (Peter) Torpey along with sveral nieces, nephews & cousins.
The family will be present from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday Dec. 22, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday Dec. 23, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church 23 North Main Street Elba, New York 14058. In lieu of flowers memorials in MariJane's memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, NY or to the church. Interment will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery Elba, New York.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC OF 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.
Pearl S. Shine 86, of Batavia, died Monday December 20, 2010 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1924 in Northwood, New Hampshire to the late Raymond and Lucena (Casavant) Smith. Mrs. Shine was a homemaker, an avid reader and pinochle card player. She was also a 4-H Leader for children years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband the late John Shine in 1989, her sister Louise Waterhouse.
She is survived by her sons Dennis (Barbara) Shine of Batavia, Christopher Shine of Seneca Falls, NY and a sister Trudy Batchelder of New Hampshire. Three granddaughters Janna (Timothy) Lamey of Dryden, NY; Kelly Graber of Virginia, Christina Heidt of Seneca Falls, two great-granddaughters Alexandra Lamey of Dryden, and Madison Heidt of Johnsonburg survive along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Wednesday evening December 22, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home.
Burial will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery in North Java. The Family suggests memorials be made to Genesee County Nursing Home, 278 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 14020.
Alabama - Robert M. Downs, 76, of Alabama, passed away peacefully Monday (December 20, 2010) at his home surrounded by his family after battling an extended history of cancer. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends, he was loved by all.
Robert was born July 1, 1934 in Clarendon, a son to the late Floyd and Lottie (Johnson) Downs.
Mr. Downs worked for the U.S. Gypsum Co. in Oakfield for 48 years, retiring as a foreman in the paper mill in 1998. He was a great outdoorsman, gardener and also enjoyed racing, the Buffalo Bills and his backyard birds. Robert loved life, his family and friends.
Surviving is his loving wife of 29 years, Donna Downs; his daughters, Roxanne Graziaplena, Tina (Rick) Brunea, Lisa (Roy) Amedick, Edna (Mike) Higgins and the late Paula Downs; his sons, Steve (Cindy) Downs, Albert (Sarah) Williams, David Bowen, Joseph (Tracy) Downs and the late Robert Jr.; his sisters, Shirley (Richard) Pahuta, Charlotte (Frank) Perkinson, Arlene (Kenneth) Fraiser, Lois (Scott) Golisano and Bonnie (Eric) Kingdollar; his brothers, Irving (Judy) Downs, Clarence (Vickie) Downs, Clayton (Violet) Downs, Kenneth (Ann) Downs and the late Floyd Downs and Elwood Downs. Robert has many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Services will be at 2:00 also on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial services will take place at Cary Cemetery in Oakfield at a later. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.
Batavia - Mr. James P. Cuviello, age 61, of Batavia, died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his home.
James B. Hanley 86 of Batavia died December 19, 2010 in United Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1924 in Fulton, NY a son of the late Bernard and Nora (Goss) Hanley. Mr. Hanley was retired from the City of Batavia School District where he taught Industrial Arts for 30 years and also taught Driver’s Education at the High School and Genesee Community College. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s). He was also a member of the former Elks Club, St. Nicholas Social Club, and a member of Veness Strollo Post 1602, Glenn S. Loomis Post #332 American Legion and the New York State Retired Teachers Association. Jim loved his garden and was a Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees Fan. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma O’Neil Hanley in 1996 and his brothers Paul, Lawrence, Gene and John Hanley.
He is survived by his sons James J. Hanley of Rochester and Kevin (Nancy) Hanley of Johnstown, NY. His dearest friend Rosemarie “Rosie” Lester of Batavia, 2 grandchildren Gary Call and Robert Kraemer survive along with nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 3 to 7 PM on Tuesday December 21, 2010 at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday December 22 at 9:00AM at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Resurrection Parish-St. Joseph’s Church 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (343-8260). Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
Age 60, of Alabama, NY and Summerfield, NC died suddenly Tuesday at his residence in Alabama. Born June 13, 1950 in Jacksonville, NC son of Harry C. Kramer III of Bergen & the late Pauline (Perry) Kramer. An Airforce Veteran, Mr. Kramer was a Systems Analyst for HSBC Bank and enjoyed attending the 1st United Methodist Church in Batavia. He was an avid woodworker, loving husband, father & grandfather.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Rozalia (Stumpf) Kramer; loving children James A. (Ann Marie) Kramer, Harry C. (Elizabeth) Kramer V, Rozalia A. Kramer & Toni M. (Joseph) Surette all of North Carolina; brother Mark Kramer of Bergen, NY; sisters Cherry Pease of Batavia, Pauline (Duke) Wright of Brockport & Sandra Kramer of Bergen. His mother-in-law Barbara Stumpf of NC; 4 grandchildren Kazimiera D. Kramer, Joshua N. Treece, Alexander J. & Jami M. Surette along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.
At the request of Mr. Kramers family there is no visitation and funeral services will be held privately. Memorials are suggested in his memory to the 1st United Methodist Church 8221 Lewiston Road Batavia, New York 14020.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC AT 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.
Elba - Mr. Willie L. McGill Sr., 82, of Elba and most recently a resident at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, died Wednesday, (December 15, 2010) at the Buffalo General Hospital.
Mr. McGill was born April 18, 1928 in Rhine, Georgia, a son of the late Willie and Minnie Mae (Johnson) McGill.
Mr. McGill was a machinist at Doehler Jarvis and also drove refuge truck for the ARC. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elba and enjoyed reading his Bible. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a sports fan, especially of the New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills. Mr. McGill loved life and his family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Hazel Walker of Lockport, Willie McGill Jr. of Elba, Marcus (Cindy) McGill of Hemlock, Dorsie (Melissia) McGill of Batavia and Robert (Penny) McGill of Churchville; a brother, Gary (Ann) McGill of Georgia; a sister, Elain (Joseph) Manning of Georgia; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
His wife, Orgia McGill died in 2004. He is also predeceased by his brothers and sisters and is the father-in-law of the late Ruth Ann McGill and Robert Walker.
Calling hours are Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Elba, 31 South Main Street, Elba. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Elba, 31 South Main Street, Elba, N.Y. 14058. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Batavia - Mrs. Evelyn E. Casper, 97, of Batavia, died Monday, (December 13, 2010) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Mrs. Casper was born August 21, 1913 in Pembroke, the daughter of the late Bert and Bertha (Slusser) Joslyn.
Survivors include a son, Larry (Peg) Casper of Batavia; five grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Her husband, Joseph Casper, died in 1993.
There are no prior calling hours. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Burial will be in North Pembroke Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.
Age 64, of Rochester formerly of Batavia died peacefully Monday afternoon December 13, 2010 at Rochester General Hospital after a long illness. She was born August 4, 1946 in Buffalo daughter of the late Samuel & Grace (Cincotta) Bradman. Mrs. Mulligan was a Teacher's Aid for many years with the Batavia City School District where she was actively involved in many school activities. She was a Girl Scout Leader, avid knitter and reader. A dedicated wife, mother & grandmother to not only her own children but many others who she cared and guided in life. An amazing woman whose resilient spirit carried her through the final years of her life with so much grace and dignity.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years William J. of Rochester; loving children Martin of Rochester, Susan (Randy) McFarland of Raleigh, NC, Betsy (Devon) Marrinan of Rochester & Joseph (Beatriz) of New Paltz; sister of James Bradman of Attica, David (Tischa) Bradman of Canton, Dennis Baudhuin & Darlene (James) Graczyk both of Pembroke; adoring grandmother to twins Payton & Emma McFarland, Kate & Megan Marrinan along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.
The family will be present from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Thursday December 16, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC at 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 8:30 PM. Memorials in Laura's memory are suggested to Golisano Children's Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York 14624.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.
Carol L. Boryczka 69, of Batavia, died December 8, 2010 in United Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1941 in Dunkirk, New York to the late Casimer and Madilon (Schrantz) Mekus. Mrs. Boryczka was a Member of Ascension Parish (St. Anthony’s), past president of the St. Anthony’s Home School Association, a lunch room aid and a home room mother. She was a volunteer for numerous groups, a long time member of the Town of Batavia Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an avid crafter and had her own crafting business “Designs by Carol”. She was a loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son Thomas Cass Boryczka, her brother the late Eugene Mekus and her sisters Frances “Peggy” Bajdas and Lois Mekus.
Richard Alfred Sinsabaugh, 84, of Oakfield, died Wednesday (December 8, 2010) at Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center.
He was born in Sayer, PA on December 31, 1925, a son of the late Irving and Beatrice Benjamin Sinsabaugh.
Mr. Sinsabaugh was a pathologist assistant at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayer, PA prior to his retirement. He was an Army veteran of WWII having served from 1944 to 1946.
Surviving is his wife, Althea Reno Sinsabaugh of Oakfield. Children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Private services will be conducted in Sayer, PA.
Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangments were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.
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