Obituaries

Dorothy A. Elmore, 65, of Batavia, died Friday (May 3, 2013) at her residence.

She was born in East Bethany, NY on September 5, 1947, daughter of the late Herbert and Doris Dixon Batchelor.

Dorothy was a crossing guard for the City of Batavia and a member of Resurection Parish (St. Joseph Church).

She was the wife of the late Noel Elmore who died in 2010.

Survivors include two daughters, Kim (Paul) McCullough of East Pembroke and Cindy (Sean) Galt of W. Palm Beach, Florida.  Grandson, Gavin Galt. Brother, John Batchelor, Sr. of Stafford.  Niece, Michelle (Tom) Smith and great-niece, Olivia.   Also survived by other nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was predeceased by a sister Shirley Klinkbiel.

Services will be private 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, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Ronald Konieczny II, Director & Proprietor.

Genevieve Wilkosz, 86 of Batavia, died peacefully on Tuesday (April 30, 2013) at Medina Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 6, 1927 in Alexander, NY, a daughter of the late John and Caroline Piasecki Idzik. 

Genevieve was a Senior Account Clerk for the Genesee County Dept. of Social Services prior to her retirement. She was a member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church), the Altar and Rosary Society and was a volunteer for the church picnics.  She was also involved with the Polish Falconettes, Jackson School reading programs and a volunteer at the Batavia Senior Center.  Genevieve was a former elections inspector for Genesee County.

She was the wife of the late Edward F. Wilkosz who died in 1976 and mother of the late Paul E. Wilkosz who died in 1997.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Robert) Swanson of Batavia and Carol (John Mills) Wilkosz of Oakfield. Sister, Frances Kielbasa of Byron. Also survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was sister of the late Stanley Piasecki and Frank Idzik.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and memories on Friday from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 10am at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church).

The Rosary Society will recite the rosary on Friday, 3:30pm at the funeral home.

Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Homecare & Hospice, Crossroads House or Camp Good Days and Special Times.

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.  Ronald Konieczny II, Director & Proprietor.

Julia “Hannah” Donahue, 91, of Alexander, died peacefully on Tuesday (April 30, 2013) at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

She was born in Alexander, NY on April 1, 1922, a daughter of the late Myron and Julia Leonard Pelton.

Hannah was a legal secretary for law offices in Batavia prior to her retirement.  She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish in Attica.  Hannah had a fond love for dogs and the outdoors and will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Donahue, Jr. who died on March 20, 2013.

Survivors include a daughter and son in-law, Julie Ann (Larry) Smith of Batavia. Granddaughter, Melissa Ann Smith of Batavia. Brother, Leo (Pauline) Pelton of Alexander.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Allen Pelton, Agnes Zak and Bertha Reiter.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday from 5-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 10am at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish (St. Vincent de Paul Church) in Attica.

Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in Attica.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family for distribution to various charities.  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 . Ronald Konieczny II, Director & Proprietor.

Mr. John P. Chase, 93 a lifelong Batavia resident died Tuesday April 23, 2013 at the Batavia Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Mr. Chase was born August 30, 1919 in Batavia to the late James Percy (Consitt Parker) Chase. A 1937 graduate of Batavia High School. He was employed at Doehler-Jarvis a tool and die maker for 25 years and Iroquois Design until retirement. Mr. Chase was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman who took great pride in his home. He and his wife, Elsie, loved to travel following his retirement. During his lifetime he raised hunting dogs, spaniels and German short hairs. He was a decorated World War II Veteran having been wounded at Biesheim, France. He was the recipient of the, Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star. Mr. Chase was preceded in death by his first wife of 26 years, Jeannette Foote Chase in 1973, his second wife Elsie Peck Chase in 2007, son-in-law Charles Sage and sister Joan Keitel.

Survivors include three children: Douglas (Linda) of Byron, Diane Sage of Batavia and David (Beth) of Batavia; five grandchildren Brian (Tara) Chase of SC; Mark (Amy) Chase of LeRoy; Scott (Heidi) Chase of Byron; Jeannette (Christopher) Whiteside of Attica and Christopher Chase of Tonawanda; nephews Phillip, Richard and Robert Keitel also survive. 

There will be no calling hours. Services will be conducted at a later date at the discretion of the family. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.      

Memorials may be made to the VA WNY Healthcare System 222 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020 Attn: Voluntary Service (135) in Mr. Chase’s memory. 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.

Joseph J. Yunke, 65 of Batavia, died  April 29, 2013. He was born April 20, 1948 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Anne Kamis) Yunke. Mr. Yunke worked for many years at Kodak in Rochester. He was a member of the Batavia Area Jaycees, the First Presbyterian Church, and the YMCA for over 30 years. Joseph was an avid runner, he enjoyed woodworking, loved to bake and cook.

He is survived by his daughter Ashley Yunke of Batavia; and a brother Bobby Yunke.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 6 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 7:00 PM Funeral Service will take place Thursday following calling at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Batavia Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the YMCA, 209 East Main 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.
 

Churchville ~ Nina M. Ball, age 88, passed away at home in the loving presence of her family on Saturday evening, April 27, 2013.

     She was born July 5, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Harrison and Jeanette Johnson Hale.

     Mrs. Ball was a charter member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Chili. She initially worked at an Air Force plant during WW II and eventually moved on to a real estate career, becoming a broker and formed her own brokerage business.  She was also the first female real estate broker to be named to the GRAR board.

    She is survived by her sons Donald Ball of LeRoy and Charles (Cindy) Ball of Churchville, a daughter, Carolyn (William) VanHouter of Rochester, a sister, Bessie Grasso of Batavia, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Norman Ball and Daniel DeGeorge and 11 siblings.

     Family and friends may call on the family on Tuesday from 6 ~ 9 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt 19 north) LeRoy, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM.  Interment will follow in Grove Place Cemetery in Chili.      

Batavia - Elaine E. Fairbanks, 76, of Batavia, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Fairbanks was born January 15, 1937 in Greigsville, NY, a daughter of the late George and Lucy (Boatfield) Stevens.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Batavia for the past 10 years and she enjoyed family events and trips to the Adirondacks.

She is survived by her husband, Lowell J. Fairbanks, whom she married January 15, 1956; 3 sons, sons,  Lowell Thomas (Linda) Fairbanks of Allen, TX, Lester Fairbanks of Batavia and Steven (Daphne) Fairbanks of Batavia; 2 daughters, Cheryl (Mark) Yasses of E. Bethany and Lori Beherns-Fairbanks of Batavia; 3 brothers, George (Norma) Stevens of FL, Lester (Gloria) Stevens of Byron, and Bill (Sue) Stevens of Caledonia; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the sister of the late Helen Powers.  

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., Batavia, where service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Richard C. Gaudioso, 77 of Pavilion, died April 25, 2013 died at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born June 27, 1935 in Rochester to the late Luke (Adalaide) Gaudioso. Mr. Gaudioso worked for many years at Dayton Rogers in Rochester and also loved his recent job as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Geneseo. He loved all animals and wildlife but especially his pets. He is preceded in death by his wife Florence (Leonard) Gaudioso; brothers Raymond, James, Harry and Frank Gaudioso; sister Esther Gaudioso. 

He is survived by his son David E. Thomas of Saint Marys, WV; daughters Linda (Myron) Bobzien of Bergen; Bonnie (Harry) Conrad of Batavia; companion Josephine King of Pavilion; sister Millie (Ron) Carpenter of Manchester, along with 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice 550 East Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. To sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Dorothy C. Merkle-Elbel, 84 of Batavia, passed away on April 24, 2013 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born July 19, 1928, Elba to the late Harry (Beulah Hicks) Cosway. Dorothy was the Town Clerk in Bethany for many years. She was a life member of the Bethany Fire Department Auxiliary, member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Batavia, and past member of the White Rose Rebekah Lodge. She was well known for her knitting, sewing, and making wedding gowns for her children, grandchildren and many friends. She is preceded in death by her first husband Lee Merkle (1982); son Dan Merkle (2002); brothers Frank and Robert Cosway; sisters Grace Pahuta and Beatrice Hatch.   

Survivors include her husband George K. Elbel of Batavia who she married in June of 2007; daughters Linda (Glenn) Merrill of Bethany; Christine (Edward) Haag of Houghton; daughter-in-law Deborah Merkle of Bethany; sister Mary Jane (Joseph) Marino of Batavia; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to call on Sunday April 28, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. 11:00 AM Funeral Services will be held on Monday April 29, 2013 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church 190 Oak St. Batavia, New York 14020. Interment will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bethany.      

Flowers gratefully declined; memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church 190 Oak St. Batavia, NY 14020; the Bethany Fire Department Auxiliary 5253 Old Telephone Road E. Bethany, NY 14054, or to HomeCare and Hospice 550 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. 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.
 

Lillian M. Cina, 89 of Batavia  died Tuesday April 23, 2013 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born January 16, 1924 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Mary Marone) Cina. Lillian was a lifelong resident of the City of Batavia and attended Batavia High School and Rochester Business Institute, Batavia Branch. She was employed for nearly 40 years as an Administrative Assistant at Genesee County Health Department prior to her retirement. At the time of her retirement she had the highest seniority of all County employees. Lillian was a lifelong member of Ascension Parish (St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church), a member of its Altar and Rosary Society and President of that Society for many years. She was active in all facets of her Church community through the Altar and Rosary Society, as a Bingo volunteer and during the Church lawn fetes. Lillian’s bookkeeping abilities were of great assistance to the Parish on a regular basis with regard to all Bingo accounts and especially during the lawn fete. In 2003 Lillian was honored by Diocese of Buffalo with the prestigious St. Joseph the Worker award which is given to a lay person who exemplifies the spirit of service to her Church and her community. Lillian loved her extended family and her interests included spending much time with her Marone and Cina family members.    

Lillian was predeceased by her maternal aunt Virginia Sanfratello; maternal uncles Frank “Wiley” Marone, Louis Marone and Angelo (Sheiko) Marone. She was also predeceased by her paternal uncles Samuel Cina, Charles Cina, and paternal aunts Rose Quagliana, Mary Ficarella and Mildred DelPlato.    

She is survived by her aunts and uncles Ann Marone, Joseph Marone, Patrick Marone, Gertrude Woodring and numerous cousins in the Marone and Cina family.  

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday May 3, 2013 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School 73 Union Ave. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. 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.

Dorothy T. Phillips, 88, of Batavia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at home, surrounded by all of her loving family. “Dottie” was born Feb. 6, 1925, in The Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Patrick & Bridgett Matterson Somers of The Bronx, NY. She graduated from St, Vincent’s School of Nursing in Manhattan, NY, in 1946, and was employed as a registered nurse in her 20’s where she met the love of her life, Dr. Paul J. Phillips, DVM.  Dottie and Paul celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in September of 2012.  She also worked in the 80’s for the WNY DDSO group home on Bank Street in Batavia.  Dottie enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren & great-children. and many, many friends.  She also enjoyed antiquing, reading and cooking.

Surviving along with husband Paul, four sons: Paul (Lisa Bosley) of Loveland CO, Edward of  Batavia, Michael of Washington Crossing, PA, Daniel (Jacquie) of Batavia, three daughters: Anne of Batavia, Constance Chisolm of Rochester, NY, and Katie (Robert) Brown of Batavia.  17 Grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

There will be no prior visitation.  A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice. To sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Age 92, of Batavia, died peacefully Tuesday April 23, 2013 at United Memorial Medical Center, her family at her side. She was born January 23, 1921 in Medina, NY to the late Peter & Ethel (Kiebala) Gorczyca, also preceded in death by her brother Edward.

     Mrs. Szydlowski was a lifetime member of Ascension Parish and its Altar & Rosary Society. She was a wonderful caring wife, mother and grandmother who had a true love for life. Henia was a friend to all who came in contact with her, remembering her beautiful smile and blue eyes that greeted them.

     Surviving is her beloved husband of 63 years, Matthew Szydlowski of Batavia; loving son, David (Jill) Szydlowski of Pittsford and their children, Jamie, Carly and Matthew along with several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     Family and friends may attend prayers 10:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2013 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Site). In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the St. Vincent DePaul Society and entombment will be in the Father T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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

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

Bergen – Jean I. Claus, 78, of Bergen, the church secretary of the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen, passed away Monday, (April 22, 2013) at Rochester General Hospital.

Mrs. Claus was born April 18, 1935 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Willis J. and Helen (Brockmyer) MacDonald.

Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen.  Her favorite time of year was spring, and she greatly enjoyed gardening and flowers.  She deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren.  Jean will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind compassionate person. 

She is the wife of Roland D. “Ron” Claus whom she married June 16, 1956.

Along with her husband, Jean is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Patricia) Claus of Victor, Eric (Laurie) Claus of Bergen, and Timothy (Dawn) Claus of Batavia; grandchildren, Jeannie (Simon) Sheehan of VA and Michelle (Matt) Drahms of Clyde; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Audrey Sheehan of VA, Tanner and Adrianna Drahms of Clyde; a brother, Bruce (Elaine) MacDonald of Irondequoit; a sister, Mary (David) MacConnell of FL.  A sister-in-law, Muriel MacDonald of Sodus and Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews also survive.

Jean is preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Claus as well as a brother, Richard MacDonald.  

There will be no prior visitation.  Jean’s Memorial Service will be held Sunday (May 5, 2013) at 2:00 p.m. (Please note change in service date). at the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen, 38 South Lake Street, Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen, P.O. Box 206, Bergen, NY 14416.  Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery, Bergen.  Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Hinda was born in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter of the late George and Rae LeGrand Doerr. Mrs. Naschke received her Bachelors degree at Nazareth College and Master Degree at Boston College. She was a social worker for the Rochester Psychiatric Center and retired from Monroe County as a probation officer for 23 years. She volunteered for the advocacy for the mentally impaired for many years after her retirement, she was active and supported the Alumni for Nazareth and Boston College, and was a member of the former Perry Moose Lodge.

She is survived by her husband George H. Naschke whom she married on April 24, 1953, a daughter; Barbara A. (George) Hecht of Muldraugh, KY, 5 sons; Kurt (Delia) Naschke of Virginia Beach, VA., George G. (Lori) Naschke of Newark, John (Kit) Naschke of Perry, Quintin (Brenda) Naschke of San Diego, Ca, Martin (Angela) Naschke of Castile, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Sunday April 28th from 12-3pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held on Monday April 29th at 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place in LaGrange Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. To sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or for more information call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Stella was born in Perry, New York on April 17, 1919 a daughter of the late Michael and Ida Koziol Marzycki. Mrs. Buziak worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill and retired from the former Champion Products in Perry. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka / St. Joseph’s Church) in Perry. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter who died in 1986.

She is survived by 3 nephews: Edward Marzycki of Perry, John Buziak of California and James Buziak of Florida, 2 great nieces: Heather (Ryan) Forrester and Heidi Marzycki.

Family and friends may call from 6-8 pm on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. in Perry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday April 26 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish-St. Joseph’s / St. Stanislaus Kostka Church 8 Park St. Perry, NY 14530. Interment will take place in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish 9 Park St. Perry, NY 14530. To sign the online gues registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or for more information call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.