Obituaries

 

Basom - Henry F. Burbules, 93, of Basom, a mechanic at GTE Sylvania in Batavia, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.

Mr. Burbules was born July 8, 1923 in Alabama Center, NY, a son of the late Charles and Frances Burbules.

He served in China, Burma, and India Theatre during World War II with the Army Air Force.  He was proud that he was employed at GTE Sylvania from the time that it came to Batavia until it left. He was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia's Worship Site.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Ciesinski) Burbules, of Basom; 3 sons, David Burbules of FL, Richard (Melissa) Burbules of Batavia and Larry (Tami) Burbules of East Pembroke; 2 sisters, Frances Zigrossi of Alabama and Beatrice Cook of Medina; 2 grandchildren, Craig Burbules of East Pembroke and Heather Burbules of Irondequoit; several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Charles Burbules, Jr., Mary Zigrossi and Helen Kumpf.

Private services will be held at convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alabama Fire Department, P.O. Box 798, Basom, NY 14013. Private burial will be in Alabama Cemetery.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Bergen - Ruth M. Beyer, 92, of Bergen, passed away Saturday, (February 4, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Beyer was born June 17, 1924 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Jerome and Mary (VanHake) VerWeire.

She has been a member of St. Brigid’s Church since 1946 and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White Post Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies of Charity at St. Brigid’s, the Knights of St. John #44 Ladies Auxiliary in Rochester, and the Bergen Historical Society. 

Ruth enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling, gardening, spending time at her cabin in the Adirondacks as well as time spent with her family. 

She is the wife of the late Bernard J. Beyer.  The two were married on August 24, 1946.  He passed away in 2008. 

Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (Richard) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA and Barbara Johnston of Bergen; five grandchildren, Richard (Sandy) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA, Timothy (Adrienne) Johnston of Mumford, Rebecca (Scott) Senf of Bergen, Jeffrey (Jillian) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA, and Jason (Kathryn Pluff) Johnston of Bergen; nine great-grandchildren, Owen, Mason, and Colton Tompkins, Lydia and Bryan Johnston, MacKenzie, Olivia, Jackson, and Lincoln Snef; two brothers, Charles (Georgiana) VerWeire, and Robert (Jean) VerWeire both of Spencerport.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Ruth is preceded in death by a brother, Edward (late Loretta) VerWeire.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Ruth’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, (February 10, 2017) at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen.  Burial will be in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Bergen. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Brigid's Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY, 14416 or the Activities Fund of Westwood Commons, 50 Union Square, North Chili, NY 14514 or the Activities Fund of  LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482.

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy J. Diver, 89, of Perry passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Eastside Nursing home in Warsaw where she had been residing. Dorothy was born in East Pembroke, New York a daughter of the late Melvin and Myra (York) Snell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Paul Diver who passed away in 2004; son-in-law Edward Moriarty; a granddaughter Erin Moriarty; brothers Robert (Gertrude) Snell, Harold and Roger Snell and a brother-in-law Marvin Reak.

Dorothy was a homemaker who helped on the family farm and took meticulous care of the book work for the farm. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flowers gardens, canning what she grew in the garden, sewing, cooking and baking.

She is survived by daughters Sandra (David) Collins of Lakeland, Fl., Debbie Moriarty of Williamsburg, VA., sons Gary (Yvonne) Diver of Rigina, Canada, Alan Diver of Castile, Randy and Evan Diver both of Perry; sister Viola Reak of Corfu; sister-in-law Lucy Snell of Corfu; 3 grandchildren Katie Moriarty, Allison and Logan Diver, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be announced at a later date for the spring. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Office of the Aging 8 Perry Ave. Warsaw, New York 14569 or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, New York 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Gerald P. Brian, age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 5, 2017 at his home in Perry. Gerald was born in Perry, New York on December 7, 1955 a son of Dorothy (Cookerly) Hendershot of Warsaw and the late George Brian.

Gerald was a graduate of Perry Central School. He was a farmer who was employed by Butler Farms and Dueppengiesser Farms both in Perry and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed collecting die cast model cars, watching wrestling matches, a Buffalo Bills fan, and riding go-carts.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Koronas) Brian whom he married on February 14, 1997; a daughter Rebecca (Sean) Miller of Warsaw; a step-son AJ (Amber) Koronas of Perry; mother Dorothy Hendershot of Warsaw and father-in-law William Koronas of Perry; sisters Patty (Butch) Brunner of Batavia, Barb (Andy Fisher) Brian of Perry; brother: Danny Brian of Batavia; 3 grandchildren Logan, Tessa and Fiona Koronas, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00pm on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 7:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

Memorials may be Finger Lakes Organ Donor Recovery Network 30 Corporate Woods, Suite 220 Rochester, NY 14623. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

East Bethany - Douglas A. Hough, 70, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Hough was born June 5, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Elmer Hough and Gladys Wright Hough.

A member of Batavia Assembly of God Church, Mr. Hough was active with the church group, Forever Young and took great pride in his involvement with Operation Christmas Child. A licensed pilot, he loved to fly and had a passion for airplanes and enjoyed attending airshows both locally and nationally. Above all else, he had a deep love for his family. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Lorraine Siuta Nadeau Hough; his daughter, Sarah Hough VanPraag of Albany and her children Devin and Riley VanPraag; Lorraine’s daughter, Lynne (Scott) Herr of North Carolina and her son, Noah Herr; two brothers, Henry (late Nancy) Hough of Batavia and Paul (Dawn) Hough of Elba; three sisters, Estelle (late Blain) Howe, Rosemary (late James) Nobles and  Donna Hough, all of Batavia; his brother-in-law, Raymond (Deborah) Siuta of Wyoming; his sister-in-law, Doris Siuta of Perry and several nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late Esther and Richard Hough.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. His funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Batavia Assembly of God, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia.  Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Batavia Assembly of God Church, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Debra L. Jackson, 53, of Mt. Morris passed away on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on January 21, 1964 in Batavia to the late Robert L. and Eleanor (Delude) Jackson.

Debbie loved spending time with her family. She especially loved the family celebrations and holidays. She also loved watching WWE wrestling. John Cena, her favorite wrestler, touched her life in a very special way. Debbie loved to sort and place her magazine cut outs, her photos and WWE collector cards in her albums. 

Debbie is survived by her siblings; Roger (Loretta) Clark of Warsaw, Linda (Bruce) Arney of Mt. Morris, Michael (Miranda) Jackson of Batavia, Donald (Colleen) Jackson of Batavia and Thomas (Louvenia) Jackson of Batavia; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday February 7, 2017 from 4:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday the 8^th at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011

Laura R. Tracy, age 87, of Wyoming Rd., Pavilion, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 at the East Side Nursing Facility. She was born in Leicester, July 31st, 1929, daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary Foster Cartwright. A lifetime resident of Pavilion, and 1947 graduate of Dansville High School, Laura worked as a book keeper for Tracy Brothers in Pavilion and later with Empire Livestock and Expressway Auto Auction. She was a member of Pavilion Methodist Church and volunteered at the WCCH gift shop where she served as treasurer as well as working as an election inspector in Pavilion. Laura was also a longtime member of the Pavilion Fire Department Auxillary.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Tracy in 2012 and a brother, John Cartwright Jr. Survivors include 2 sons, Tom Tracy of Perry and Todd (Cathy) Tracy of Pavilion; 3 daughters, Sue (Jim) Rudgers of Pavilion, Sally (Bob) Seaver of Pavilion, and Teresa Tracy of Castile; a brother-in- law, Richard (Shirley) Tracy of Dansville; a step-sister, Peggy Rundell of Avoca; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Friends of Laura may call Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm at the Weeks Funeral Home 123 N. Main St. Warsaw.
A memorial service will be held following calling hours at the funeral home at 4pm. Burial will take place at a later date in the Pavilion cemetery.
Please visit www.weeksfuneral.com to offer online condolences. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura's name to the East Side Sunshine Fund at 62 Prospect St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Pavilion Fire Department at PO Box 156 Pavilion, NY 14525. 

 

Mary A. DelPlato, 87 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. She was born March 21, 1929 in Torrington, CT to the late Francesco and Elena Tassa Marcello. Mrs. DelPlato is preceded in death by her beloved husband Daniel L. DelPlato Sr.; a daughter Christine DelPlato; sister Della Cantone; brothers and sisters-in-law Carmen (Mildred), Lewis (Helen), Peter (Marjorie) and Angelo DelPlato.   

Mrs. DelPlato worked for many years at Deans Drug Store in Batavia and also part time cleaning at 400 Towers. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Church/Ascension Parish, it’s Altar and Rosary Society, St. Michael’s Society, church choir, and St. Anthony’s School PTA. Music was a large part of her life, she wrote songs and sang them for residents of 400 Towers and Genesee County Nursing Home. Mary collaborated with her grandson Anthony on a CD titled “Sounds of Christmas”. She’ll be remembered for her beautiful smile and the love she had cooking for family along with all the neighborhood children.

Mrs. DelPlato is survived by her children Frank (Kathleen) of Cooperstown; John, Charles (Linda), Daniel (Elise), Joseph, Vincent, Michael (Bridget), all of Batavia; Carmen (Deborah) DelPlato of Williamson; Mary E. DelPlato of Batavia; sister Gloria (Al) Sardo of Roanoke, VA; brother-in-law Frank Cantone of Brooklyn; grandchildren James, Anthony, Richard, Sophia, Danielle, Jonathan, Marcella, Joseph, Theo, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday February 6, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to All Babies Cherished 445 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Mental Health Association of Genesee & Orleans Counties 25 Liberty St. #1 Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batavia -Douglas E. Elliott, 71 of Batavia, 22 year employee at McPherson Orchard in LeRoy, passed away on February 1, 2017 at Batavia Healthcare.  

Mr. Elliott was born May 13, 1945 in LeRoy, a son of the late Clifford (Alice Green) Elliott. 

He will be remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Jim, Alan, Glenn, and Paul and four sisters, Wilma, Virginia, Beverly, and Nancy. 

He is survived by his daughters Melissa (Brian) Stringham of Stafford, and Lynn Allen of Batavia; three grandchildren Elaina Stringham, Zachary and Kaylei Allen; two sisters, Jackie Reynolds and Mary Woodridge; two brothers, Frank Elliott and Gary Elliott and several nieces and nephews survive. 

The family would like to thank the staff at UMMC for the care and compassion they have provided to our family. 

There will be a celebration of Doug’s life at Billy Goats Restaurant, 345 West Main Street, Batavia on Saturday, February 4th from 11 am to 1 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangments have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Annette Desjardins, 64, of Batavia passed away on Sunday January 29, 2017 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina. She was born on March 28, 1952 in Ft. Coulonge, Quebec to the late Oswald and Rose Anna (St. Jean) Desjardins.

Annette is survived by her children; Lisa (Robert) Yantz of Batavia, Frank Glow Jr. of Rochester and Gary (Dezirea) Desjardins; siblings Mona (Gary) Sulimowicz of Oakfield, Frank (Darlene) Desjardins of Oakfield, Nancy (Joe) Richthammer of Basom, John Desjardins of Batavia and Richard (Pam) Desjardins of Oakfield; 5 grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For More information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Connie Jo Herbert, 61, of Perry passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2017 at her home in Perry after a lengthy illness.  Connie was born in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Harold and Katherine (Mason) Beardsley. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son; James Herbert and a sister; Hally Jones.

Connie worked for the former Champion Products and Archway Cookies in Perry, ACO in Perry and was a cashier for Walmart in Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving and caring caretaker for many in her family.

She is survived by a daughter; Kari (Robert) Irvine of Perry; sons Willis (Laura) Smith, Bryan (Krysta) Smith both of Florida; sisters Shirley (Jim) Ellis of North Carolina and Deborah Beardsley of Castile; brother-in-law Doug Jones of Pike; 8 grandchildren Tori Smith, Syerra Smith, Matthew Herbert, Hayden Smith, Dylan Smith, Quynn Smith, Brooklyn Herbert and Soryn Smith, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Friday February 3, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. An 8:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Algar Cemetery in Hume, New York.

Memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Oakfield – Mrs. Nora M. Steele, 89, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born June 23, 1927 in Syracuse, Missouri, the daughter of the late Maynard Carson and Philia Hatfield Steele.

Survivors include four children, Donald (Susan) Schmigel of Corfu, Terrence Schmigel of Texas, William (Eileen) Schmigel of Missouri and Starre Szelag of Alaska; her daughter-in-law, Ginger Schmigel of Basom; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

She was the mother of the late Lon Schmigel who passed away on December 6, 2016.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Alabama Cemetery in Alabama.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Rochester - William J. Zirbes, 73, of Rochester, longtime resident of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Zirbes was born June 18, 1943 in Buffalo, the son of the late Walter Benjamin and Ann Paulson Zirbes.

A United States Navy veteran, Mr. Zirbes was a member of the American Legion, Merrill-Sackett-White Post #575 in Bergen and the Bergen Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading and crossword puzzles. He worked as a manufacturing engineer at Taylor Instruments and Amplaco Plastics in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy I. Johnson Zirbes; his son, Scott Zirbes of Orlando, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Frederick Johnson of Rochester and Wally (Mary) Johnson of LeRoy; his sister-in-law, Marjorie ("Coke") Busmire of Bergen and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Marie Johnson.

Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where his services will follow visitation at 5 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, New York 14416 or to Scottsville Pet Adoptions, 3750 Scottsville Road, Scottsville, New York 14546. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.