Obituaries

Of Batavia, Age 88, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon October 27, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born June 29, 1922 in Batavia son of the late Floyd & Marjorie (Hensel) Rice also preceded in death by a  sister Alvira Graves. Mr. Rice was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corp., serving as a flight instructor and pilot. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, an employee of Graham Manufacturing Co. for 41 years as a draftsman and retired as Chief Designer in 1986. A member of the Batavia Lions Club having served as a director and tail twister, life member of the Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association (Godfrey's Pond), an umpire & member at the inception of Little League Baseball in Batavia, member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Batavia.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 66 years Lillian (Nyquist) Rice of Batavia; loving children Karen Anne (Joseph) DeLeo of Ashburn Farm, VA and Richard (Margaret) Rice of Sharon, MA; 2 grandchildren Lucas & Katherine Rice along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will be present from 1-2:00 PM Sunday October 31, 2010 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 in Ellie's memory can be made to the Batavia Lions Club PO Box 456 Batavia, New York 14021. Interment will be in Morganville Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN 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.

Batavia - Mr. Robert J. Bartz, Sr., 89, a retired machinist at Chapin Manufacturing, died October 27, 2010 at the United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Bartz was born September 4, 1921 in Stafford, the son of the late John and Flossie Harvey Bartz.

He served as a medic with the 33rd General Hospital Division of the US Army during World War II. At the Memorial Day Parade of 2010 he was one of the three WWII Veterans who marched in the parade.

A self taught carpenter, he enjoyed remodeling and repairing homes. He was a devoted father and grandfather who was involved with all the activities of his family. He attended the First Baptist Church of Batavia.

His wife, Helen Bartz, died 1997. He was the grandfather of the late David Brew and brother of the late James Heale and Albert Bartz.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Judith) Bartz of Batavia and Larry Bartz of Buffalo; two daughters, Diane (Mark) Keicher of Alexander and Shirley (Robert) Gouger of Batavia; four brothers, John Bartz, Francis (Alice) Bartz, Henry (Jane) Bartz and Harvey (Laurie) Bartz; four sisters, Viola Hale, Elizabeth Heale, Julia Wallace and Bertha Gage; 5 grandchildren, William (Karen) Brew, Daniel Bartz, Kristopher Bartz, Jeffrey (Lindsey) Pursel and Christy Pursel; 3 great-grandchildren, Marc, Dylan and Brandon and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Burial with military honors will be in Grand View Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Mr. William C. Lacy, 61, of Bergen, construction worker for Gallina Development in Rochester, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Lacy was born May 12, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late Cecil and Helen Redinger Lacy.

A 1967 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, Bill was a member of the Flowercity Sportsmen, Godfrey's Pond and a lifetime member of the Bergen Rod and Gun Club. Bill was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed doing woodwork. A veteran, he served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Leeanne Palmer Lacy whom he married June 28, 1975; his son, Sean (Taylor Brenkus) Lacy of Bergen; his daughter, Jennifer Lacy of Bergen; two grandchildren, Alexus and Ryder Lacy; his brother, Robert (Frances Smith) Lacy of Spencerport; his sister, Deborah (Thomas) Mayne of Albion; his sister-in-law, Judith (Henry) Alderson of Nevada; three nephews, Michael West and David and Douglas Alderson; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and aunts.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Byron Cemetery, Townline Road, Byron. Memorials may be made to Bergen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, New York 14416 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia- Lillian L. Wilson, age 93, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Batavia Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past four years.

She was born on July 15, 1917 in Hardinville, Illinois a daughter of the late John and Daisy (Shipman) Higgins.

On June 11, 1937, Lillian married Walter Wilson in Hardinville, Illinois. They were married 55 years before Walter's death in 1995.

Surviving are a daughter Jacqueline and a son-in-law Kenneth Witt of Batavia; a sister Pat Butcher and a brother-in-law Bob Butcher of Robinson, Illinois, three grandsons and their wives, 6 great grand children, 2 nieces, and 2 nephews.

Lillian was pre-deceased by two brothers John Junior and Harold Higgins.

There are no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 23 North Main, Elba on Saturday, October 30th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elba First Presbyterian Church of Elba, 23 North Main Street, Elba, New York 14058. Condolence may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

 
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.