Obituaries

Batavia - Mr. Edwin C. O'Leary, 88, of Batavia, farm mechanic at Jerry Sturm Farm in York, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.

Mr. O'Leary was born November 15, 1921 in Sherman, a son of the late Read James and Helen Marie Eggleston.

He was a member of New Hope Ministries. He loved woodworking, fishing and car racing. He and his wife were co-truck drivers years ago and raised more than 80 children over a 30 year period. He served with the United States Army Infantry and Paratroopers during WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris Foster O'Leary; four step-sons, Gary E. (Carla) Meyers of Bear Creek, North Carolina, Dennis W. (Luann Williams) Meyers of Batavia, David (Vicki) Andrews of Rochester and James (Vanessa) Andrews of LeRoy; a step-daughter, Jessie (Glenn) Frier of Batavia; a brother, Russell (Grace) Warner of Union City, Pennsylvania;  26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He is the step-father of the late Lorraine Chartrand and Paul Andrews and brother of the later Logan Warner and Doris Reed.

There are no prior calling hours. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Ministries, 8052 Bank Street Road, Batavia with Rev. Harlan Hobson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the church. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Oakfield - Carol L. Pilgrom, 41, of Oakfield, died Thursday, March 4, 2010at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo.

Ms. Pilgrom was born December 29, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of Mary Ann Will Brown and the late Robert Brown Sr.

She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia's Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Pilgrom of Buffalo; 2 sons, Frederick Pilgrom II of Philadelphia and Michael Pilgrom of Buffalo; a brother, Robert Brown, Jr. of Oakfield; 2 sisters, Yvonne Brown of Alden and Mary Sue (Joseph) McKeveren of Fl; several nieces and nephews.  

Friends may call on Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Site. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.

 

Lexington, NC and Linwood, NY - Herbert John Richenberg, 74, of Lexington, NC and Linwood, NY died Saturday, February 27, 2010North Carolina.

Mr. Richenberg was born February 25, 1936 in Elba, a son of the late William and Wilma Richenberg.

He was a member of Member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Rodney (Mary) Richenberg, Eric (Toni) Richenberg and Greg (Cheryl) Richenberg; a daughter, Gina Curtis; a brother, Howard Richenberg; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Wilcox, Carol Mon and a special companion, Elaine Matula; his grandchildren, Joshua and Harley, Nick, Corey and Christian, Ethan and Clayton, Todd, Kierstan and Karson, Lisa, Jeremy and Stacey; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, special grandparents, Herbert and Minnie Van Ameron, a brother Harlan Richenberg and a sister, Patricia Dodson.  

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen. Services will be at 11a.m., Thursday, at the York United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Main Street, York. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Burial will be in North Byron Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Albert Bohler

Batavia - Mr. Albert Bohler, 86, of Batavia, died Thursday, (March 4, 2010)at the New York State Veteran's Home.

Mr. Bohler was born August 18, 1923 in Freemont, Ohio, the son of the late Moses and Eula (Gibbons) Bohler.

Mr. Bohler was a salesman for many years at the former Mancuso Motors in Batavia. A veteran, he served with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 and was also a member of Kiwanis Club of Batavia and The First Baptist Church of Batavia.

Survivors include a special friend, Jimmie H. Simmons of Batavia, three sons, two grandchildren, a nephew and a host of cousins.

He is the brother of the late Sally Bohler.

Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.