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John L. Pariso

By T.J. Woodward

John L. Pariso, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends on December 7, 2013.  Beloved husband of Amy (Berry) Pariso, father of Jonni (Jamie) Sandolfini, Lukas, Emmie, Liam and Blake who all live in Darien.  One grandchild Cali. Also survived by his father Carmen (late Beverly) Pariso of Buffalo, Anthony (Elaine) Pariso of Grand Island and Filomena Pariso of Buffalo.  John also had several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and many close friends.

For those who would like to join the family in remembering John Parisos’ caring and colorful life we welcome you to join us Wednesday December 11 at the Lodge at Hidden Valley in Varysburg.  The family will receive visitors between 5 and 8 pm.  We welcome you to stop in and share your fondest memories of John or your stories of him to share.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Attica Youth Association or Attica Sports Boosters. For more information please call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Michael Lee Vainio

By LaVern Falcone

Byron ~ Michael Lee Vainio, age 32, of Caswell Road, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 5, 2013) at United Memorial Medical Center.

     Michael was born August 14, 1981 in Batavia, a son of Leo and Betsey Bell Vainio.

     He was a 1999 graduate of Byron-Bergen Central School.  He enjoyed carpentry, had a great love for the outdoors and for his pets, Simone and Big Boi.   He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.

     In addition to his parents, Leo and Betsey of Byron, he is survived by his wife, Susana Revelo Vainio, his siblings, Patrick Vainio of Cumming, GA, Dr. Shawn (Annjannette) Vainio of Kodiak, AK and Leigh (Erik) Johanson of Black Mountain, NC, a niece, Anja Vainio of AK and an uncle, Roy Bell of McLean, NY.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 7 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy. Michael's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen, N.Y. 

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or The Genesee County Animal Shelter.

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

  

Robin M. Denniston-Keller

By Joshua Smith

Byron - Robin M. Denniston-Keller, 44, of Byron, passed away Thursday, (December 5, 2013) at Monroe County Community Hospital, in Rochester, following a lengthy illness.  She was the co-owner of Den-Kel Jerseys, LLC in Byron.


Mrs. Denniston-Keller was born December 6, 1968 in Sharon, CT, the daughter of Roy T. Denniston of North Chatham, NY and the late Deborah (Berry) Denniston.


She was a 1987 graduate of Ichabod Crane Central School in Kinderhook and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University in 1991.


Robin had a passion for working with dairy cattle, beginning with her high school job, working at Dutch Hollow Farm. She was active in 4-H, served as an officer in both the ENY and State Junior Holstein Club, and was a Distinguished Junior Member of the New York Holstein Association. Working with her husband, Kip, she developed an outstanding herd of registered Jersey Cattle, selling several bulls to A.I. studs in the United States and Canada, and receiving the Outstanding Young Breeder Award from the American Jersey Cattle Association.  


Robin had many friends in the agricultural community. She was a 4-H Junior Holstein Club leader, and served as a state director for the Nioga Holstein Club, president of the Genesee County Farm Bureau, president of the NYS Jersey Cattle Club. Robin was elected a national director, representing New York for the American Jersey Cattle Association.  


Through her life, she enjoyed showing cattle with her dad at the county, state, and national levels.  
Robin was the wife of Kip Keller of Byron.  The two were married August 13, 1994.


Surviving along with her husband and father are her father-in-law, Robert B. Keller of Chatham; brothers-in-law, Paul (Joann) Keller and Kent (Roberta) Keller both of Kinderhook; sisters-in-law, Kim Ehlers of Stuyvesant, and Kristine (Timothy) Ooms of Chatham.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.


Robin is preceded in death by her mother and her mother-in-law, Judith (Atkinson) Keller.


Friends may call on Tuesday (December 10, 2013) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where Robin’s memorial service will be held immediately following calling at 7.

A second service will be held Friday (December 20, 2013) at 11 a.m., at the North Chatham United Methodist Church, 4274 New York 203, North Chatham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AJCC Research Foundation, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 or the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. 

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

Marilyn J. Colantonio

By T.J. Woodward

Marilyn J. Colantonio, 80 of Batavia, passed away on Friday December 6, 2013 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. She was born June 22, 1933 in Albion to the late Leo (Lena Balester) Ludwick. Mrs. Colantonio was a graduate of Albion High School and St. Jerome’s School of Nursing in Batavia. She was a Registered Nurse having worked for Dr. Baker, Dr. Lee, Dr. Bissell and retired from Dr. Ahmed’s office in Batavia.  Mrs. Colantonio was a member of Ascension Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church.  She enjoyed collecting antiques having belonged to the Tonawanda Valley Collectors Club, she loved to go to the casino, camping and bowling. She also loved spending time with her family especially her great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Carol Ann Colantonio in 1962.

Mrs. Colantonio is survived by her husband of 59 years Raymond B. Colantonio of Batavia, whom she married on June 19, 1954, son Raymond (Karen) Colantonio of Arizona, daughter June (Randy) Boyce of Oakfield NY. 2 Grandchildren Kimberly (Herk) Handsaker and Anthony (Samantha) Colantonio both of Arizona, 2 step grandchildren Brittany & Shannon, 2 great-grandchildren Kayley & Hunter Handsaker of Arizona, survive along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, and from 10 to 11 AM on Thursday December 12, 2013 at Holy Family Parish, 106 South Main Street, Albion, NY 14411. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place following calling hours on Thursday, 11AM at Holy Family Parish 106 South Main Street, Albion NY 14411. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.   

The family suggests memorials be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 . For more information please call 343-8260 or to sign the online guest registry go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
 

Carole A. Winterhalter

By T.J. Woodward

Carole A. Winterhalter, 60 of Akron, passed away on December 6, 2013 at The Center for Hospice &Palliative Care in Cheektowaga. She was born February 7, 1953 in Wellsville to the late Erest (Mildred “Mitzi” Osgood) Winterhalter. Carole was retired from Buffalo General Hospital where she was a carpenter and member of Union #289. She loved gardening, being outdoors, spending time by the pool and baking especially cookies.

Carole is survived by her daughter Ashley (Shawn Hazlett) Koch of Corfu, brothers Richard Winterhalter of Belmont, Michael Winterhalter of Rochester, sisters Judy (James) Bliven of Belmont, Anne Winterhalter of NJ, Patricia Sweeney of West Almond, Lynda Jones of NJ, Teresa Winterhalter of Savannah, GA; along with many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call on Tuesday December 10, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, NY. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Belmont.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to The Hospice Foundation of Western New York, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo NY 14240 or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org . For more information please call 343-8260 or to sign the online guest registry go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Leoma A. Hewson

By Ronald Konieczny

Leoma A. (Farnsworth) Hewson, 77 of Akron, passed away on Monday (December 2, 2013) at her residence to be with her Lord and Savior after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Sweden, NY on September 5, 1936, a daughter of the late Earl and Julia Markum Farnsworth.

Leoma was a loving family matriarch who enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting. She was more than a mom or grandma but a roll model and will be dearly missed.

She was predeceased by her sister, Bernice Leaton and brother Clifford Farnsworth.

Survivors include her four children, Dale (Lori) Hewson of Indiana, Debra Hewson of NY, Dennis Hewson of Florida and Cheryl (John) Talone of NY.  She was joyful to have had 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, as well as nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC,  32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Beatrice R. Grazioplene

By T.J. Woodward

Beatrice  R. Grazioplene, 86 of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2013 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY. She was born March 19, 1926 in Batavia to the late Louis (Mildred A. Jacobs) Salvador. She was retired from Genesee County Department of Social Services where she was a secretary, and was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield. She is preceded in death by her husband Alexander Grazioplene who passed away in 1968; son Donald Grazioplene who passed away in 1967 and her brother Valentine Salvador.

She is survived by her son Kenneth (Joyce) Grazioplene of Oakfield, daughter Carol (Joseph) Wender of Greece, NY, sister Rita J. Salvador of Batavia; sister-in-law Antonette Salvador of Batavia; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in St.Cecilia’s Cemetery in Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. To sign the online guest registry 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.
 

Richard F. "Rick" Mills Sr.

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy ~ Richard F. Mills Sr., age 53, of Maple Avenue, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday (Dec. 1, 2013).

     He was born February 15, 1960 in Batavia, a son of Robert and Donna Anchor Mills.

     Rick will be remembered as a Nascar fan, a loyal Buffalo Bills fan and a man who loved to fish.

     In addition to his parents, Robert and Donna Mills of LeRoy, he is survived by his loving companion, Betty Pelton, his sons, Brandon (Renee) Mills of LeRoy and Richard F. (Liz Carney) Mills Jr. of LeRoy, his sister, Susan (Timothy) McQuillen of Byron, a niece and nephew, Justin and Ashley McQuillen, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 2 ~ 5 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where services will be held at 5 P.M.  The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either the family or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

                      

Diane Bolster

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Diane Bolster, 56, of Batavia, died Sunday (December 1, 2013) at Crossroads House in Batavia.

Diane was born October 15, 1957 in Dansville, the daughter of Myron “Mike” (Norma) Day of Oakfield and the late Betty (Baize) Day.

She was a registered nurse and care coordinator for Homecare & Hospice in Batavia.  Diane enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, along with camping, horseback riding, antiques, flowers and fixing up her house.

Surviving along with her father and step-mother include her children, Mark Fanara of Batavia, Amie (Jaye) Horvath of Grand Island and Corey (fiancée Emily Barber) Fanara of Batavia; grandchildren, Rivers Fanara, Jaxson Fanara, Nicholas Fanara, Ava Barber and Brooke Horvath; two brothers, Jeff (Sharon) Day of Batavia and Tom Day of Alabama and five nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia. 

Memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, NY14020 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.

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

 

 


 

Frederick R. Caito

By T.J. Woodward

Frederick was born in Perry, New York on April 26, 1931 a son of the late Gerald and Jenny Pattenella Caito. Fred was a graduate of Perry High School. He served with the US Air Force. Fred worked for the former Roberts Drug Store in Perry, later opened and operated the Silver Isle Restaurant in Perry for several years and retired from Family Furniture in Perry after 30 years of employment. Fred was a member of the Perry Vets Club, Warsaw Barbershop Quartet and the Perry Kiwanis. He was an avid bowler. He is preceded in death by a brother Anthony Caito.

He is survived by his wife whom he married on December 27, 1952:Colleen Calkins Caito, 2 sons: David (Christina) of Leicester, Steven (Kelley) of Perry, 1 daughter: Susan (Joseph) Schrader of Dansville, 1 brother: Gerald Caito of Georgia, 5 grandchildren: Nathan (Sheena) Caito, Emily (Al) Palmer, Felicia (Aaron) Richberger, Heather Schrader and Joseph Caito, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 3, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, 11:00 AM at St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish in Perry. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. For more information please call 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visist www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Francis B. Blanc

By T.J. Woodward

Francis was born in Perry, Nerw York on May 12,1923 a son of the late Thomas and Charity Holt Blanc. Franny graduated from Perry High School. He worked for NYSEG retiring in 1978. He served with the US Marine Corp during WWII. He was a member of the Perry VFW. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by brothers Gene and Thomas Blanc; sisters Marie Pethrick, Virginia Mattoon and Janet MacDonald.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Mavis (Ford) Blanc, their sons Michael (Patricia Coy) Blanc of Spencerport and John Blanc of Perry, a grandson: Bryan Blanc of New Hampshire, sisters: Barbara Figler of Avon, Anna Antonio of Batavia, Monica (Al) Fratelli of Deleware and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 3-7 PM on Monday December 2, 2013 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday December 3rd at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Teresa House 21 Highland Dr. Geneseo, NY 14454. For more information please call 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Larry Zubert

By T.J. Woodward

Larry was born in Rochester, New York on October 11, 1946 a son of the late Andrew and Theresa Vulcano Zubert. Larry was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Rochester. He was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He had extensive experience in the food industry and for a period of time owned The Golden Key Restaurant in Chili, prior to his retirement he was the owner/operator of the Convenient Food Mart on Perry. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed and participated in a number of sports including softball, bowling and golf.

He is survived by children: Corrine Zubert Tobias and Larry A. Zubert both of Rochester, brothers: Charles Zubert of Farmington and Jerry Zubert of Clarks Summit, PA., 2 grandchildren Alannah Tosias and Kayla Monroe, 1 great grandchild, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday December 4th, 2013 from 2-4 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral Services will follow at 4pm.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Jean N. Weiss

By Ronald Konieczny
Jean N. Weiss, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday (November 26, 2013) at United Memorial Medical Center.
 
She was born January 26, 1921 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Carroll Nichols.
 
Jean was a supervisor for the former American Bell Telephone Company in Batavia prior to her retirement. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish and the St. Joseph Sodality. She was also a member of Zonta, Telephone Pioneers of America and St. Jerome's Guild.  Jean was a tireless volunteer at the VA Hospital, St. Joseph's Carnival, the Jerome Center as well as a collection counter on Sundays at Resurrection Parish . 
 
Jean was the wife of the late Donald “Skinny” Weiss and sister of the late Carroll Nichols.
 
Survivors include a sister, Wilma Schloerb of Morristown, NJ and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
 
Family and friends may gather to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (December 2nd) from 5-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph Church).  Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
 
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the ASPCA.
 
Expressions of condolence may be made 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 & PROPRIETOR.

KATHLEEN G. CIPOLLA

By Michael Tomaszewski

KATHLEEN G. CIPOLLA Age 57, of Batavia, died Wednesday evening November 27, 2013 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. She was born April 7, 1956 in Buffalo, NY to Clara C. (Borowiec) Gleason of Warsaw and the late Donald R. Gleason.

   Kathleen was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Central School where she was the class valedictorian and a 1978 graduate of SUNY Albany earning her bachelor's in English. She was employed at the Beacon Center in Buffalo, a member of City Church and enjoyed her cats, Thumper & Scribbles. Kathy will be remembered for her strong faith in the Lord and being a wonderful, caring mother to her girls.

   Surviving along with her mother, her beloved daughters, April and Natalie Cipolla both of Batavia; brothers, Michael (Eileen) of Clinton, NY and Tim (Jean) of Oshkosh, WI; sisters, Susan of Belmont, NY and Joanna of MT; former husband, Thomas Cipolla of Stafford, NY; dear friends, Kathy Meacham, Mary Hecht, Melanie Connors and Margaret Peri along with several nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday December 1, 2013 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Memorials are suggested to the family and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.           

Please share your memories of Kathy, with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

 

 

 

James Richard (Dick) Garrett

By Howard B. Owens

James Richard (Dick) Garrettof the Town of Stanley entered into rest, November 15, 2013 at Brian Rehabilitation Center. He was 92.

Son of the late Ruth Lackey Garrett and Roy Garrett, he was born on August 27, 1921 and resided in Lawrenceville, Illinois for most of his childhood. After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana he joined the United States Army and served in the Army Corp of Engineers as a 1st Lieutenant in Luzon Bay, Philippines during World War II. There he met his future wife, Virginia Wild of Darien, New York who was an Army nurse in the Philippines. They returned to the States and married on November 2, 1946, recently celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Garrett survives at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton.

Mr. Garrett worked for RCA, Bethlehem Steel and AMAX Specialty Metals for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Attica, NY; Wheatridge, CO and Denver, NC. In his younger years he enjoyed running hurdles, bowling, golf, wordworking and playing baseball. He volunteered tirelessly at the Darien United Methodist Church and he loved to fish.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. In addition to his beloved wife, Virginia, he is survived by his son, Kenneth Garrett (Patricia) and James Garrett (Lynn) of Stanley, NC; daughter, Carol Mulqueen (Thomas) of Hyde Park; grandchildren, Shannon Mulqueen, Meredith Hodges (Mark) and Douglas Mulqueen (Victoria), Edward Gecewicz, Todd Gecewicz, Dara O’Toole; great-grandchildren, Addison Hodges, Connor Gecewicz, Grace Gecewicz, Matthew O’Toole and Emily O’Toole; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Garrett and his sister Betty Deakins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday November 19, 2013 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. A Christian memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 pm in the funeral home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dick’s name to Oxford Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565.

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