Obituaries

Age 47, of North Chili died peacefully Monday afternoon January 24, 2011 at her home after a long and courageous struggle with cancer, her loving family by her side. She was born March 3, 1963 in Rochester, a daughter of Philip & Patricia (Johnson) Haley of Fairport. Lisa was a Buffalo State and Geneseo State College graduate and leaves a legacy of over 24 years of teaching elementary school at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School #9. Her family, friends and students will miss her creativity, her energy and her kindness for those around her.

     Surviving along with her parents is her beloved husband Michael T. Berardini of N. Chili; her daughter and best friend Lauren Reiner; step-sons Christopher, Colin & Alex Berardini; father & mother-in-law Donald (Angie) Berardini of Batavia; sister Pamela Haley and her children Allison, Miles & Sean Hodge along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     Family and friends may visit from 4-8 PM Thursday Jan. 27 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 and 4-8 PM Friday Jan. 28 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road Fairport, NY 14450 where a Celebration of Life Service will take place 10:00 AM Saturday Jan. 29. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory are suggested to Lipson Cancer Center at Rochester General Hospital 1425 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621 or the Lisa M. Berardini Memorial Fund c/o Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School #9 at 485 Clinton Ave. North Rochester, NY 14651.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC OF 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.

Earl was born in the Town of Perry on September 22, 1928 a son of the late William and Marion McClurg Hamilton. He was a farmer his entire life farming on the family farm in Perry and later his farm in Leicester. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center, a committeeman for several business including Agway, Farm Service Agency, and Profac. He was a former assessor for the Town of Leicester. An avid collector of antique tractors and farm equipment, and John Deer memorabilia. He is preceded in death by a sister: Jean Hamilton, brothers Wayne “Bump” Hamilton, Donald Hamilton, and his twin Carl Hamilton.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Green Hamilton who he married on October 14, 1950, 4 sons: Glenn (Aleta) Hamilton of Leicester, James Hamilton of Conesus Lake, Dale (Deborah) Hamilton of Dansville and Terry Hamilton of Leicester, a daughter: Tammy (Ladd) Tice of Leicester, a brother: Richard “Bud” (Mildred) Hamilton of Leicester, 2 sister-in-laws: Katherine Hamilton of Leicester, and Marlene Hamilton of Geneseo, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews survive.

Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday January 25th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be on Wednesday January 26th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Leicester Cemetery in Leicester.

Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church 7205 Rt. 20A Perry, New York 14530, or to the Noyes Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center 4616 Millenium Dr. Geneseo, New York 14454. 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 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 
 

Age 86, lifelong Elba resident, retired Vegetable and Cash Crop farmer with Starowitz Bros., former Pesident of O and E Growers, Inc. and longtime Public Servant died peacefully Saturday evening January 22, 2011 at Crossroads House surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1924 in Elba, son of the late Paul and Anna (Stanek) Starowitz Sr. also preceded in death by brothers: Chester, Henry, Edmund and Rudolph Starowicz, Aloysius, Stephen Starowitz; sister Pauline Pcionek and grandson Lukas Starowitz. Leo was well known in Genesee County and the local farming community. Former Elba Town Supervisor, former member of the Elba Town Planning Board, former councilman, active member of the Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension, former member of the Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit Assoc. Advisory Committee, former Chairman and member of the Elba-Stafford Agricultural Stabilization Town Committee, appointed by former State Senator Walter Floss to the Legislative Advisory Committee, former B.O.C.E.S. Advisory Committee, former Vice President Byron-Bergen School Board and instrumental in the restructuring of the School District. He often spoke on important community issues at Genesee County Legislature Meetings, member of Ascension Parish (former Sacred Heart) and its Holy Name Society along with the Polish Falcons Nest #493. A wonderful husband, father and grandfather Mr. Starowitz was still active in assisting his sons who now run the family business as Star Grower Farms.

     Surviving is his beloved wife of 58 years Dolores (Wolowiec) Starowitz of Elba; sons John (Pam), Frank (Samantha), Leo D. Jr. (Debbie) and Andrew (Valerie) all of Elba; daughters MaryAnn (Dave) Dorman of Batavia, Anne (Michael) Orzech of Honeoye and Barbara Starowitz of Elba. Brother (Lottie) Starowitz; sisters-in-law Mary Starowicz both of Batavia and Jennie Starowitz of Bergen. 12 grandchildren Mary Ellen, Caitlin, Amy and Anna Dorman, Sarah and Christopher Orzech, Sean, Matthew, Adam, Leo D. III, Timothy and Kalina Starowitz along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     Family and friends may visit from 2-8 PM on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30 AM Thursday January 27, 2011 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Site) 19 Sumner Street Batavia, Celebrated by Father Pat O'keefe and assisted by Deacon John Stone. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested  to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia. Entombment will be in the Father T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE 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.

Jerry was born in the Town of Portage July 14, 1917, a daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes Richardson Baker.She graduated from Silver Springs High School,was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, making latchhook rugs, and sewing. She was a member of the Perry Center Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, Perry VFW, Perry Vet’s Club, Dom Polski’s and Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club. She volunteered for the Perry Emergency Ambulance,and board of elections as an election inspector for many years. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her great sense of humor. Preceded in death by four sisters Marge Mink, Juanita Cornell, Jackie Wright, and Phyllis Lowrey, two brothers Raymond and Norman Baker.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, J. Richard Brick who she married on October 13, 1962, a stepdaughter: Mary Anne (Christopher) Stutz of Penfield, a stepson: James (Sandra) Brick of Perry, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
 

Friends may call from 5-9 pm on Friday January 21st at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. 11:00 am Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 22nd at the Funeral Home. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center.  

Memorials may be made to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, New York 14530, St. Joseph’s Church 8 Park St. Perry, New York 14530 or to the Activities Department at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility 400 North Main St. Warsaw, New York 14569. 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 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 

Batavia - Theresa M. Lawrence, 84, a lifetime resident of Batavia and a retired Registered Nurse and Supervisor at the former St. Jerome Hospital for over 48 years, died Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Miss Lawrence was born March 29, 1926 in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Marguerite Suttell Lawrence.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Church, St. Jerome Hospital Guild, Canisius College Alumni and the Mercy Hospital Alumni Associations. She was a former Prefect and member of the St. Joseph Sodality.

Cousins survive.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St., Batavia, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Church. Memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St. or St. Joseph School, 2 Summit St. or Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., all Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

     Age 78, of Batavia, died Friday morning January 14, 2011 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1932 in Batavia son of the late Martin & Edith (Heale-Conrad) Wright, step-son of the late LaVerne Heale, also preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Turner) Wright, sisters Gladys Wright, Katherine Weiser, brothers Roger & William Heale. Robert was gravely injured at the age of 10 when he was struck by a truck in front of his home. His many years of subsequent back problems did not deter his love for life. He always minimized the daily physical pain he endured. Robert was a retiree of Lapp Insulator in LeRoy and developed many supportive friendships while residing at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He enjoyed painting, singing country songs, fishing and time spent with his children & grandchildren.

     Surviving are his loving daughters Bonnie Wright of Batavia and Diane Smith of LeRoy; sisters Arline (late Ronald) Gillette of Wyoming, Patricia (late Bob) Passage of Alexander, Beverly (Mike) Maniace of Batavia, Lori (Dan) Andrews of Linwood, Karen (Scott) Sheffield of Texas; brothers David (Norma) Heale of Bergen & LaVerne (Gail) Heale of Caledonia; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, dear friend Joan Turner along with many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

     There is no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a 2:00 PM Celebration of Life Service Saturday January 29, 2011 at City Church in Batavia. Memorials are suggested to the family and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke. Robert's family would like to extend a thank you to the staff & caregivers at the Genesee County Nursing Home and the City Church.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE 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. 

Batavia - Mrs. Rose J. Salvania, 79, of Batavia, died Monday, (January 17, 2011) at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.

Mrs. Salvania was born April 28, 1931 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarafina (Ianello) Calandra.

Prior to opening Salvania's Restaurant in 1981 with her late husband, Ralph, who died June 3, 1998, Mrs. Salvania was a professional hairdresser for 30 years. While working at the restaurant, she became an expert pie maker. She enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises and she was a member of Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church. Mrs. Salvania also enjoyed going to the casino, dancing and being around people.

Survivors include three daughters, Laura Salvania, Roxanne Salvania and Kathleen Coyne, all of Batavia; two sisters, Angeline (Lawrence) Barone of Batavia and Mary Mogavero of Derby; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is a sister of the late Santina Pagano, Carmella Furreggello, Josephine Mogavero, Thomas Calandra, Joseph Calandra and Gloria Fern.

Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Friday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church, 122 Liberty Street, Batavia. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family, to be distributed to various charities. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Miss Ann Caroline Leitch Dupree, 64, of Batavia, longtime resident of Rochester who ran a candy store at Pfaulder Reactor Systems in Rochester, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Miss Dupree was born March 28, 1946 in Rochester, a daughter of Maynard J. (Hope) Dupree of Florida and Harriet J. Cook Dupree of Batavia.

Miss Dupree volunteered her time at Compeer and R.A.P., both for ten years. She enjoyed talking with people and loved Braille car rally's where she finished first overall many times. She will be remembered as a very caring, selfless person who always thought of others first and loved her nieces dearly.

Surviving along with her parents are her brother, Richard Dupree of Batavia; her sister, Darlene A. (Alan) Rhodes of Oakfield and five nieces.

She is the sister of the late Thomas Dupree.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Burial will be in Maplelawn Cemetery, Elba. 

Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Robert E. Stevens, Sr., 91, of Batavia, a Director of Human Services at V.A. Medical Center in Batavia until his retirement in 1978 after 32 years of service, died Monday, January 17, 2011at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.