Obituaries

Jacquelyn B. Dawson, 65, of Batavia, NY, died September 14, 2010 in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born December 6, 1944 in Key West Florida. Daughter of the late Joseph (Doris Voorhees) Benty. Mrs. Dawson was retired from the Genesee County Courthouse where she worked as a legal secretary.  She was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s), the Red Hat Society and the Christian Women’s Club. 

She is survived by her Fiancé James Galvin of Batavia, son Michael W. Dawson of Batavia, daughter Michelle L. (Mark) Mistretta of Rochester. Brother David (Sharon) Benty of Oakfield, sisters Patricia Lowder of Oakfield and Tina (Gregg) Wolff of Batavia, 2 granchildren Terrell Bloom and David Mistretta, one great grandson Jonah Elsenheimer who survive along with several nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held on Friday September 17, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 12 Noon at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s site) 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. 

The family suggests memorials be made to Lollipop Farms, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.    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 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.

Batavia - Mrs. Edna A. Miller, 77, of Batavia, retired school teacher at Oakfield-Alabama Central School in Oakfield, died Friday, September 10, 2010at United Memorial Medical Center.

There are no prior calling hours. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 18^th at   10 a.m. at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church, 301 East Main Street, Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021.Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Eleanor Pastecki announce her death on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Genseee County Nursing Home on the first floor Memory Unit.

A long time Batavia resident, she was born in Buffalo, 98 years ago on November 2, 1911, a daughter of the late Lewis and Agnes Wozniak Sikorski.  Her husband, Anthony Adam Pastecki died on August 30, 1982.

Mrs. pastecki reitred from Melton Shirt Factory and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and the Polsih Falconettes.  She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and loved crocheting afghans.

Surviving are her children, Maryann Fasano of Batavia and her children, Michael Fasano III and Maria and Darryle Streeter.  David and Marilyn Pastecki of Batavia and their children, Robert and Anya Pastecki and Douglas Pastecki.  Peter and Kathleen Pastecki of Rochester and their children, Stephen and Bobbie Pastecki and Megan and Pablo Molina.  Her great grandchildren, Julia and Benjamin Streeter, Ryan Pastecki, Nicholas Pastecki and Cesar and Alex Molina.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  Prayers will be Wednesday at 8:45 AM at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home  followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church).  Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

The Altar and Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at 3:45 PM at the Funeral Home on Tuesday. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee County Nursing Home first floor Dementia Unit, 278 Bank St., Batavia, NY  14020.

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.

   Age 56, of Grand Island formerly of Batavia, NY died peacefully Thursday Sept. 9, 2010 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a brave two year battle with breast cancer. She was born March 9, 1954 in New Orleans, LA daughter of Jack A. Randorf of Alden and the late Doris (Snowden) Randorf in 2004. Carol was employed at the UB North Campus in the University Bookstore and previously worked for K-Mart in Batavia & Buffalo and also for JoAnn Fabrics prior to her illness. A member of the Corvettes of Buffalo with her husband she enjoyed car rides and going to dinner. Carol loved to garden, feed birds, knit, garage sales and craft shows. She had an exceptional love for family especially her grandchildren. An avid reader Carol and her family had a yearly book reading competition that she won last year.

   Surviving along with her father is her beloved husband Steven Dworzack of Grand Island; loving children Kristy A. (Jonathan) Snyder of Hampton, VA; Kelly M. Stone of Batavia & David  A. Dworzack of Grand Island. Brothers Jeff (Patty) Randorf of East Aurora; John (Jamie) Randorf of Schenectady; grandchildren Kayla A. & Benjamin T. Stone both of Batavia; her mother-in-law Marian Dworzack of Batavia and sister-in-law Sheila Craver of LeRoy along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   The family will be present from 4-8 PM Monday Sept. 13, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 west Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to the family or to Kenmore Mercy Hospital.

Arrangements 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. 

Arlene J. Moscicki Corbett, 85, of Akron, died Monday (September 6, 2010) at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home in Clarence.

She was born in Batavia on April 16, 1925 a daughter of the late Joseph and Hedwig Krzanowicz Moscicki.

Mrs. Corbett was a seamstress for many years and enjoyed cooking and friending with her classmates.  She loved eating out with her breakfast club and was a longtime member of St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church in Akron.  She was a teller at the Bank of Akron for many years prior to her retirement.

Surviving are two daughters and a son in law, Nancy Blair of Orlando, FL and Barbara and Ronald Walker of Depew.  Her son and daughter in law, Alan and Candice Corbett of Berea, OH. Five grandchildren, Sarah Blair, Ryan (Stacy) Walker, Andrew Walker, Jacqueline Corbett and Adam Corbett.  Four great grandchildren, Ryan Cash Walker, Vanessa Blair, Isabella Blair and Addison Corbett.

Two sisters, Eleanor (late Sal) Polito and Genevieve (late Eugene) Adamski both of Batavia.

She was the sister of the late, Stanley (late Justine) Moscicki and Leo (late Maxine) Moscicki.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON where prayers will be Friday at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church.  Burial will follow in St. Teresa's Cemetery.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Teresa's Church or Akron Volunteer Fire Co.

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.

Maria Ardiri Cuttitta, 89, of Batavia, died Monday (September 6, 2010) from a short illness surrounded by her family at Crossroads House.

Thank you to the wonderful care of hospice, Crossroads House and Dr. Suarana Naiik.  Maria was an extraordinary and devoted woman, wife, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was born in San Piero Patti, Sicily on May 2, 1921, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rosaria Pricoli Ardiri.   Her husband, John (Giovanni) Cuttitta died in 1987.  They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary  on this date.

Surviving are her five children, Antoinette and Tino Camuti of Brampton, Ontario, Angelo and Mary Lee Cuttitta of Nevada, Missouri, Anthony and Heather Cuttitta of Attica, Joseph Cuttitta of Attiica and Maria and Churck Foley of Batavia.  Thirteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive. 

Maria was one of eight children and has living siblings overseas, Carmello (Tindara) Ardiri of Pavia, Concetta, Rosa, Maria Teresa and Tindara.  She was the sister of the late Grazia and Catena, all of Sicily.  Several wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins in all parts of the world including, Switzerland, Germany, Australia and New York. 

Maria was a homemaker for most of her life.  She loved her flower and vegetable gardens which took up her whole back yard.  She was always giving and sharing with family and friends.  Maria was very proud of her gardens and was always complimented by everyone on them.  She truly was the best Mom ever.  She loved her children and grandchildren in her own special way, unconditionally.  Her passing is leaving a huge hole in all the hearts of those whose lives she touched. 

No prior calling hours.  Friends and family may attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 11AM at Ascension Parish (St. Anthony's Church).  Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the family.  "Mom, you are forever in our hearts".

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN

Bruce "Bucky" Lischer, 68 of Perry died September 3, 2010 peacefully at his home. Mr. Lischer was born in Buffalo, New York on May 8, 1942 a son of the late Donald and Norma J. Flemming Lischer. He owned and operated Brockport Lumber Co. in Brockport from 1961-1997. Bucky was a member of the Silver Lake Country Club, Brockport Lyons Club, Brockport Rotary Club, Bridge Club in Brockport, and the Hoo-Hoo International Fraternal Order of Lumbermen, a former member of the Stafford Country Club and Brockport Fire Department. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and was an avid card player.

Bucky is survived by Wife Gabrielle “Gabi” Fiabane Lischer whom he married on November 4, 1972; sons Terry (Teresa) Lischer of Livonia; Rick (Lori) Lischer of Brockport; daughters Chantal J. Lischer of Rochester; Laurie L. Lischer of Mansfield, MA; brother Mick (Andi) Lischer of Buffalo; sister-in-law: Joelle Lischer of Buffalo; 5 grandchildren Kendall Conti, Chelsea Randall, Caitlin Lischer, Troy Lischer. and Tim Lischer along with beloved pet MoMo. He is preceded in death by a brother Donald Lischer who died in 2008.

Friends may call on Friday September 10th from 4-8 pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday September 11th at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.

In Lieu of Flowers. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 687 Rochester, New York 14642. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call T.J. Woodward at 237-2626. Arrangements Completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530.