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Batavia - Mr. Earl K. Tatro, 86, of Batavia, died Tuesday, (October 26,
2010) at home while under the care of Homecare and Hospice.
Mr. Tatro was born January 19, 1924 in Vergennes, Vermont, a son of the
late Leo and Phyllis (Hall) Tatro.
A veteran, he served with the United States Navy and was a stone crusher
at the former Genesee-LeRoy Stone in Stafford. Mr. Tatro enjoyed wood
crafting, making model ships and gardening.
Survivors include his children, Earlene (Louis) Howard of Stockdale,
Texas, Dannis Blanco of Atlanta, Georgia, William Blanco of Niagara Falls,
Gail Carpenter of Batavia, Sandra (Scott) Ohlson of East Bethany, Lavine
Scroger of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Bronco Blanco of Batavia, Jesse
(Julie) Blanco of Batavia and Angela Blanco of Batavia; 34 grandchildren;
39 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Tatro is predeceased by his wife, Ardella Tatro and two brothers,
Arlyn Tatro and Leo Tatro Jr.
Calling hours are Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Oakfield United
Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street, Oakfield, where services will be at
10:00 a.m. also on Saturday. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.
Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be made at
www.burdettandsanford.com. Arrangements were completed by the Burdett and
Sanford Funeral Home.
Beulah M. Drachenberg, "Bea", 76, of Clarence Ctr., died Friday (October 22, 2010) at the home of her daughter in Middlesex, NY.
She was born in Alabama, NY on May 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Ella Ostrander Woodrich.
She was a shoe sewer at P.W. Minor Shoe Factory in Batavia prior to her retirement and enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Surviving is her husband of over 29 years, Otto Drachenberg. Two daughters and a son in law: Debra Ames of Middlesex, NY and Cindy and James Williams of St. Cloud, FL. A son and daughter in law, Terry and (Deborah) Conrad of Alabama, NY. Stepchildren: Linda and Joseph Cipriano of So. Carolinaand Todd and June Drachenberg of Sanborn, NY. Two sisters in law: Gertrude Woodrich of Batavia and JoAnn Leaton of Byron. Ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was the sister of the late: Alfred, Harold (late Shirely) and Lawrence Woodrich.
Friends may call Monday at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA from 4 - 7:30 PM. Services will be Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia at 11 AM with Rev. Allen Werk, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Alabama Cemetery in Alabama, NY.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 or Yates County Hospice, 756 Preemption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.
Expressions of condolence may be made at: www. mcandrewfuneralhomes.net
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.
Batavia - Mr. Charles D. “Chip” Barnard, Sr., age 69, of Batavia, former controller for G.T.E. Sylvania in Batavia, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Bette S. Evans, 76 of Perry died October 22, 2010 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Mrs. Evans was born in Silver Lake, NY daughter of the late Eldon Safford and Verda (Clark) Safford of Warsaw. She worked for over 20 years at Mallory Timers in Warsaw. She loved sewing, embroidering, computers and photography.
Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband James E. Evans of Perry; sons David Evans of Buffalo; Daniel (Holly) Evans of Perry Center; brothers William (Sally) Safford of Perry; Roger (Donna) Safford of Lima; sister Edna (Harold) Schutte of Fairport; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild along with many nieces, nephews also survive.
Friends are invited to call on Monday October 25th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday October 26th at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Silver Springs.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530.
Bergen - Mrs. Lori Ann Nelson, 49, of Bergen, a bookkeeper for the Town of Bergen and Joanne Amon, CPA, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.
Mrs. Nelson was born February 10, 1961 in Jamestown, the daughter of John "Jack" and Mary (Tornstrom) Rounds of Las Vegas, NV.
She was a member for 11 years and Vice President for 8 years of the Byron Bergen Central School Board of Education, a voting delegate to the New York State School Board Association, and served on the Executive Board of the Genesee Valley School Boards Association. She was a member of the Byron Bergen Sports Boosters and volunteer for school musical productions. She remained active in student activities long after her children had graduated from Byron Bergen High School and was active in Boy Scouts and former Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts as well as volunteering at the Bergen 1st Presbyterian Church Nursery and Vacation Bible School.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Nelson whom she married October 10, 1981; a son, Mitchel Nelson of Bergen; 2 daughters, Bobbi Gayle Nelson of Niagara Falls and Regina Nelson of Herkimer, 2 brothers, Randy (Bonnie) Rounds of Las Vegas and David Rounds; several nieces, nephews and many close friends whom she welcomed into her family.
Friends may call on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St., Bergen. Services will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Bergen 1st Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
LeRoy - Mr. Michael C. Steuber, 67, of LeRoy, retired forklift mechanic for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, died Sunday, October 17, 2010at United Memorial Medical Center.
Batavia - Fred J. Allein, 88, of Batavia, a retired Master Sergeant of the US Air Force and retired Director of the Emergency Management Services, Disaster Preparedness, died unexpectedly Friday, October 15, 2010at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.
Batavia - Mrs. Josephine Pacer, 86, of Batavia, a retired inspector at Oliver's Candies, died Friday, (October 15, 2010) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Mrs. Pacer was born August 18, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Scammaca DeFino.
She was a member of Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (Susan) Pacer of Stafford, Martin Pacer of Akron and Alan (Eileen) Pacer of Tennessee; grandchildren, Kevin Pacer of LeRoy, Kathleen Pacer of Cleveland, Martin (Danielle) Pacer of Corfu, Sarah Pacer of Clearwater, Florida, Andrew Pacer, Stacia Pacer and Vincent Pacer, all of Naples, Florida; great grandchildren, Annabel Rumenapp and Michael Pacer; a sister, Jennie Hawks of Batavia; two sisters-in-law, Alice (Frank) Anders of Medina and Rita (Homer) Warden of Akron and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Arthur F. Pacer died in 1997. She is the grandmother of the late Jason Pacer, sister of the late Salvatore "Spats" DeFino, Mary Klute, Anne LaFarnara, Millie Povorski and Betty Margarine and sister-in-law of the late Felicia Lotz and Donald Pacer.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main St. Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will at Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church, 122 Liberty St. on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery Memorials may be made to the family for distribution to various charities. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com
James V. Arena Jr., 59 of Batavia, NY. Died October 14, 2010 at his home. He had been in failing health for the last 2 years. Born August 6, 1951 in Batavia, NY. Son of the late James V. Arena Sr. (June 17, 1986) and the late Martha (Valery) Arena (Feb. 1, 2010).
James worked for Conrail until he became disabled. He was best known for his role as lead guitarist in the rock band The Squires playing for the Lions Club, Buffalo Autorama shows, Batavia High School Plays and disabled children programs. He would teach exceptional children instruments which resulted in comments to the letters to the Editor in a time when long hair was in style “We do well to remind ourselves from time to time man looketh upon the outward appearance but God looketh upon the heart.” James had an exceptional gift of working with the disabled and will be sadly missed by little Eric.
James had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed by his loving family. Brother Jerry Arena of Batavia; sisters Nancy Arena of Batavia; Mary (William) Davis III of Batavia; Dr. Linda Arena of Ohio. He leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews, Tina (Dwayne) Fonda Sr., Roger (Amy) Fagan, Evelyn Davis, Dwayne Fonda Jr., Taler Fonda, Tieryn Fonda, Tate Fonda, Travis Fagan Amy Lee Fagan and Tyler Arena Fagan.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday October 19, 2010 at Resurrection Parish-St. Mary’s Church 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Genesee County ARC at 64 Walnut 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 the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
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