Obituaries

Batavia - Mr. Edward Buczek Sr., 86, longtime resident of Elba and former machinist at Black & Decker in Brockport, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Bob was born on June 7, 1969 a son of Robert Austin and Kathy Slusser Salada both of Perry. Bob was a graduate of Perry High School class of 1987. He worked as a carpenter for the Rochester’s Carpenter Union Local #85.He was a member of the Silver Lake Sportsmans Club, and the Perry Vets Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing carpentry work, cooking, playing football, baseball, and golfing.

He is survived by two sons Kameron Austen of Clifton Springs, Bobby Austen of Murfreesboro, TN; fiancé Jonica Hare of Perry, 3 sisters JoAnn (Bradley) Gardner of Castile, Shelley (Gary) DeVinney of Silver Springs, and Kristen (Jarrod Blaszak) Austen of Warsaw, 5 nieces and nephews Nathan, Noah and Matthew Gardner of Castile; Brooke and Carson Devinney of Silver Springs, Jonica’s brother Kenny Bagg, and sister Jamee Thornton both of Warsaw, along with many friends also survive.

Friends are invited to call on Friday November 19th from 4-8pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Services will be on Saturday November 20th at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery; Perry, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Kathy Salada to set up a fund for Bob’s sons. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.  

Melissa was born October 17, 1949 in Warsaw, New York. Daughter of the late Crandall and Harriett Clark DeGroff. Melissa worked for over 13 years for McClurg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Perry where she was a their secretary/receptionist/title clerk. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Perry, a Jr. Star (Order of Eastern Star) in Perry, a former Girl Scout leader, and a loving and caring fulltime mother/grandmother. She enjoyed snowmobiling, NASCAR racing, gardening, ceramics, sewing, crocheting, counted cross stitch, and traveling with her husband, children, and grandchildren especially to Old Forge. She is preceded in death by mother and father in-law Frank and Marian Murphy.

She is survived by her husband Dennis Murphy Sr. whom she married on November 11, 1967. Two daughters Patricia (Wesley) James of Perry, Michelle (Daniel) deLeeuw of Avon, son Dennis Murphy Jr. of Perry, brother Ronald (Barbara) DeGroff of Webster, 6 Grandchildren Samantha , Matthew, and Timothy James, Miranda, Zachary, and Alexis deLeeuw, Brother-in-law: Terry (Diane) Murphy of Perry, 5 nieces and nephews Debbie Stojanov, Christopher DeGroff, and Laurie Loveless, Ryan and Megan Murphy,along with herdogs Maggie and Tippie.
 

Friends are invited to call on Thursday November 18th from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Services will follow calling hours 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wilmont Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704 Rochester, New York 14642. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.  

Wayne was born in Cleveland, Ohio August 27, 1932, son of the late Harry D. and Vida M. Denour Clark Sr. Mr. Clark owned and operated Winchell’s Donuts in Elcajon, Cal. for over 15 years. He sold the business and moved to New York State and worked as a truck driver for DeWitt Inc. in Pavilion. He was a member of the Perry Vets Club. He volunteered at the Silver Lake Day treatment in Perry as a grandparent. He enjoyed cooking, mowing his lawn, and gardening, playing games on the computer, watching sporting events, especially his team the Cleveland Browns, traveling, camping, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his wife Geneva Clark who died in 2005, brothers Harry Jr., Roland , Dick , and Melvin Clark.

He is survived by two daughters Norma ( Marty ) Coleman of Warsaw, Velinda Clark of West Virginia, three sons Wayne Clark Jr. of Perry, Thomas Clark of Jefferson, Ohio, and Michael (Jody) Clark of Perry, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday November 17th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to Noyes Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center 50 E. South St. Geneseo, NY 14454. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Age 82, of Batavia, well known area pharmacist and owner of the former Gioia's Drugstore on the Southside died peacefully Monday afternoon Nov. 15, 2010 at Crossroads House surrounded by his family. He was born in Batavia May 5, 1928 son of the late John D. & Rose (Radziszewski) Gioia Sr., also preceded in death by son John Gioia, grandsons Jason Gioia & Ted Corbett, brothers John D. Jr. & Anthony Gioia and sister Rita Scibetta. Mr. Gioia along with the drugstore was retired from Chapin Manufacturing. He was a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's), Polish Falcons Nest #493, VFW Post #1602, American Legion #332 and the Eagles Club in LaPorte, TX.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 62 years Adeline "Dolly" (Cecere) Gioia of Batavia; loving children Frank (Patti) Gioia of Batavia, Angelo (Tina) Gioia of Texas, Christine (Bill Adams) Corbett of Warren, PA, Adeline (Thomas) Losito of Syracuse, Teresa (Timothy) Bartz of Corfu and Rose Marie Brown of North Carolina; brothers-in-law Joseph Scibetta of Buffalo & Donald Cecere of Arizona; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.

The family will be present from 4-8 PM Thursday Nov. 18, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Please join the family for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial Friday Nov. 19, 2010 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site). Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020.

ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN 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 - Edward F. Penders, 72, of Batavia, a kitchen designer at Chase Pitkins in Brockport, prior to his retirement in 1995, died Friday, November 12, 2010at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Friends may attend services at 10 a.m. Thursday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Memorials may be made to the family. Burial will be in Oatka Cemetery in Pavilion.

Timothy Jon Rittersback, 43, of Batavia, died Friday (November 12, 2010) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

He was born in Batavia on February 27, 1967, a son of the late Gay Mager Parker and Thomas Rittersback.

He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps.  He was employed by Arctic Refrigeration for 17 years and was currently training as a school bus driver with First Student School Bus Co. in Batavia.  He enjoyed coaching baseball, fishing and spending quality time with his family.

Surviving is his wife of over 17 years, Denelle "Dee" Marsh Rittersback of Batavia.  Three sons: Trevor, Travis and Tyler Rittersback at home.   His stepfather, David Parker of Hancock, MD.  Maternal grandmother, Kathleen Mager of Batavia.  Sister, Tammy Kelly of Berkely Springs, W. VA.  Two aunts, Teresa (Rick) Tamfer and Jennifer (Jim) Jacobs both of Batavia.  Three uncles, Richard (Victoria) Mager, Michael (Jill Smith) Mager and William (Patti) Mager all of Batavia.   Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He is the grandson of the late Hester and Carl Rittersback and Henry Mager. and uncle of the late Jason Kelly.

Calling hours 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 funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church).  Full military honors will follow at the church.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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

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

Carol E. Schmitt, 89, of Akron, died Thursday (November 11, 2010) at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home inClarence after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Akron on November 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Ward and Ruby Danser Hunt. 

For many years, she was a sales clerk at Henry's Candies in Alden and was an accomplished sewer.  She was a a member of the Alden Presbyterian Church.

Surviving is her husband George Schmitt whom she married on Jan. 13, 1951.  Two sons.  Larry Schmitt of Los Angelus, CA and Lester (Laurie) Schmitt of Cooperstown, NY.  A daughter, Linda (Robert) Wideman of Akron.   Grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Brothers of Mercy Rehab Center, 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY  14031

No prior visitation.  Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. 

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

Mr. Pascoe was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 9, 1942 a son of the late Joseph and Margery Smith Pascoe. Bob was a graduate of Perry High School class of 1960, Rutgers University Class of 1964 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering, and Boston University School of Theology class of 1968 - STB. He was ordained Deacon in 1966 and Elder in 1968 in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. For more than 40 years, Bob served the United Methodist Church in Sheridan, Churchill Memorial in Boston, NY, Geneseo and Kenmore. He served a term as District Superintendent of the then Jamestown District of the United Methodist Church. A member of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, he was active in the First United Methodist Church in Perry for many years. A member of the Perry Rotary Club and Silver Lake Country Club. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, reading, writing (being the creator of Chippy and Choppy), computers, photography, boating on Silver Lake, and was a Civil War buff. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law: Alfred Allen, brother John Pascoe.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years Jane Allen Pascoe whom he married on June 19, 1965, a son: Richard (Dawn) Pascoe of Perry, a daughter: Julie (Craig) Pierce of Redding, Ca., a brother: William (Carol) Pascoe of Ocala, Fla., sister-in-law: Gwen Pascoe of Lakewood, NY, mother-in-law: Frances Allen of Perry, 5 grandchildren: Allysa, and Chelsea Pascoe, Kayda, Alan “AJ” and Raylin Pierce, along with 10 nieces,and nephews also survive.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday November 12th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday November 13th at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery Perry, NY.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Churches in Perry, Kenmore, and Geneseo or to the American Cancer Association.  For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530.

Elba - Mr. Carl H. Brinkman, 62, of Elba, an inspector at AGL in Rochester, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Age 71, of Syracuse, NY, died unexpectedly Friday morning November 5, 2010 at Lee Memorial Health Systems in Ft. Myers, FL. She was born March 1, 1939 in Syracuse daughter of the late Carmen & Jane (Barba) Romano, also preceded in death by her husband Richard N. Stauss and daughter Barbara Stauss. Mrs. Stauss worked for Home Depot and was a member of Holy Family R.C. Church in Syracuse. She enjoyed trips to the casino, Florida and spending time with her family.

Surviving is her loving children Richard (Leslie) Stauss of Oakfield; Timothy Stauss of Syracuse and Tammy McKiernan of New Jersey; brother Frank (Arlene) Romano; sister Mary Jane (late Bruce) Olmstead both of Syracuse; 3 grandchildren Steven Stauss of Oakfield, Kaitlyn & Shannon McKiernan of New Jersey along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will be present from 5-8 PM Friday Nov. 12, 2010 at B.L. Bush & Sons Inc. 10 Main Street Camillus, New York 13031. A 9:00 AM Memorial Mass will be Saturday at Holy Family R.C. Church 127 Chapel Drive Syracuse, New York 13219. Interment will be Onondaga County Veteran's Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC AT 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL (585)343-7500 OR VISIT BLBUSH.COM TO SIGN THE GUESTBOOK.