Obituaries

STAFFORD - Jean R. Branton-Platten, 95, of Stafford, passed away Sunday, (July 19, 2020), at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Branton-Platten was born January 4, 1925, in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Edith (Conrad) (Mensing) Robertson.

Jean graduated from Batavia High School.  She worked for Dr. Lee L. Mulcahy, Sr. as a dental assistant prior to her marriage.  After she married Raymond, she assisted him in his dairy farm operation in Stafford working along with him in the fields until the couple had children but continued with general co-management of the operation.  In 1973 she became the co-owner of Platten's Custom Service which offered farm crop services.  She will be remembered for her pride in her homestead.  She was meticulous in the upkeep of her yard and barns and was extremely proud when recognized in 2001 by The Landmark Society of Genesee County for the loving care she provided to her property.  Jean was also a long time member of the Morganville United Church of Christ and could often be found caring for its facilities.  She was also a lifetime member of the New York State Grange.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Gretchen) Branton of Stafford, Donn (Yvonne) Branton of Stafford, Laurie (Norman) Itjen of Elba, and Terri (Tom) Starowitz of Stafford; a daughter-in-law, Lyndy Branton of Byron.  12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews also survive.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Branton; son, Robin Branton; grandson, Jeffrey VanSlyke; brother, Eddy (late Edith) Robertson; and a sister-in-law, Sibyl (late Richard) Zorn.

There will be no visitation.  A private memorial service will be held at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Morganville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to Morganville Cemetery Association or LaGrange Cemetery Association, c/o Laurie Itjen, PO Box 412, Elba, NY 14058.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia.

Antoinette “Toni” Sidari, 47 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 17, 2020.

She was born August 24, 1972, in Batavia, a daughter of Rita Longobardi Sidari of Batavia and the late Frank Sidari.

She was a graduate of Batavia High School and received her Batchelor Degree from SUNY Geneseo. Toni had a love for the outdoors and a compassionate heart toward helping others. She was currently pursuing a coaching career in the Ayurvedic Community, and had acquired many wonderful friends along the way. She enjoyed attending music festivals and was a free spirited individual.

Toni was preceded in death by her father Frank, and grandparents, Nunzio and Eleanor Longobardi and Rocco and Angeline Sidari.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Alaina Bowman of Batavia. Mother Rita Sidari of Batavia. Sister Angela (Tim) Faucett of Batavia and nephew and niece, Brandon and Bailey Faucett. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (July 23^rd) from 4-7pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY (A face covering will be required and capacity will be limited to 33%). A graveside service will be held Friday, 11am at St. Joseph Cemetery, East Ave., Albion, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for future distributions to various charities. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

Patrick William Bly, 85 of Corfu, passed away peacefully Friday (July 17, 2020) at his residence.

He was born March 22, 1935 in Williamsville, NY, a son of the late John and Evelyn Lorenz Bly.

Mr. Bly was a member of Local #41 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, until his retirement. He was instrumental in starting the apprentice program and teaching within the union. He was a Jack of all trades and could fix anything, having built many cars and his own home He also enjoyed boating, camping and fishing with his family.

He was the father of the late John Bly and brother of the late John “Jack” Bly.

Survivors include, his wife, Sandra Booth Bly of Corfu. Children, Patrick Bly Jr. (Beth) of Maryland, Lorraine Bly of Tonawanda, Jackie (Jose) Correa of Wyoming, NY, Michael (Tina) Bly of Indiana, Russell Bly of Arizona and Christian Bly of Rochester. Step-daughter, Sandy Nowikow of Batavia. Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (July19th) from 2-4pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. (A face covering will be required and capacity of the funeral home will be limited to 33%).

Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

South Byron -- Justin Ray Burger passed away July 15, 2020 at age 40. Born in Batavia to Kay and the late Raymond T. Burger, of South Byron, Justin graduated from Byron-Bergen High School, Class of ’98, and was a longtime volunteer firefighter in the South Byron Fire Company.

Justin was a talented and dedicated musician and played in several local bands. We like to think that he is still “Jammin' on the one."

Surviving are his mother, Kay, fiancée, Roberta J. White, his brother, Brandon (Elizabeth) Burger, of Scottsville, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be held privately. A Celebration of Justin’s Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. To share a memory or leave a condolence please visit, http://www.alhartfuneralhome.com

Margaret K. “Maggie” McIntyre, 72 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 12, 1947 to the late John (Gerarda VandeKieft) McIntyre. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Leiser (2003); brother John “Jack” McIntyre Jr.

Maggie worked for years at United Memorial Medical Center. She was a very strong, absolutely amazing woman, she loved everyone and everyone loved her.  

She is survived by her children Robert P. Leiser II of Oakfield; Scott (Meredith) Leiser of New Mexico; Veronica (Craig) Magliocco of Oakfield; siblings Helen Diebel and Allan McIntyre both of Lancaster; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in East Shelby Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
 

BYRON - John A. Yerger, Sr., 80, of Byron and formerly of Elba, passed away Thursday, (July 16, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Yerger was born October 14, 1939, in Buffalo, son of the late LaVerne and Helen (Willis) Yerger.

John was a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church and a 35+ year member of AA.  He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed his hunts for Elk in the Rocky Mountains. He was a strong spirited person and enjoyed snowmobiling and racing.

Survivors include his sons John A. Yerger, Jr. of Darien, and James (Cheryl Ann) Yerger of Byron; grandchildren, Sara Ann (Nick) Berlin, Rebecca Ann (Louis Eysman) Yerger, and Cheryl Renee (fiance John Coppa) Yerger; great-grandsons, Easton James, and Brooks Levi Berlin; brother-in-law, Jerome Green of Alabama.

John is preceded in death by his sisters, Hilda (late Ruhland) Martin, Ruth (late Al) Giambrone, and Marion Green.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia.  John's Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road in Batavia. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to family.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, both the funeral home and church will be restricted to 33% occupancy.  Face coverings and social distancing will be required.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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

Oakfield - Barbara B. Draper, 72, of Oakfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center.

Barb was born July 16, 1947, in Warsaw, the daughter of the late John and Marion (Shaner) Brewer.

Barb loved quilting, reading and collecting cookbooks.  She was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.

Barb is survived by her husband, Elmer and their son, John (Jen) Draper; step-children, Michael (Nancy) Draper and Michele (David) Bennett; her brother, Rick Brewer and three grandchildren, Sean, Illeana and Camden.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be held at a later date.  Barb will be laid to rest in the future Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barb's memory may be made to the Batavia VA Hospital Medical Center, 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. 

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

Arrangements for Barb were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

  Orlo G. DeMun, age 75 of Dansville, NY passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris where he had been residing.  He was born in Perry, NY on July 17, 1944 a son to the late Rodney DeMun and Clara (Deiter) Green.

Orlo worked for Lapp Insulator in LeRoy and retired from Pulsa Feeder in Rochester in 1999.

He is survived by 3 sons: Ricky (Darlene ) DeMun of Perry, Robin (Genevieve) DeMun of Dansville, Shane (Tammy) DeMun of Nunda, 2 step-children: Veronica Bailey of Batavia, Jerry Slager of Nunda, sister: Linda Chapek of Perry, brother: Carl (Arlene) Calkins of Michigan, 9 grandchildren , 5 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two wifes: Mary Ann (Armstrong) DeMun who passed away in 2004 and Beatrice (Mehlenbacher) DeMun who passed away in 2010, son: Rodney DeMun who passed away in 2016 and brothers: Sherman and Rodney DeMun Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Orlo will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry, NY.

Memorial tributes may be made in the form of planting a tree in memory of Orlo. 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.

  Matthew J. Rice, age 27, of Perry, NY passed away on Monday July 13, 2020 at his home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw, New York on February 26, 1993 a son to Brian J. Rice and Karen M. Regan.

Matthew was a graduate of Perry Central School class of 2011. He was a respected and loved employee at Rations Wine Bar and the Hole in the Wall Restaurant in Perry. He was a member of the Perry Vets Club and Perry VFW. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing darts, pool, and poker, was a talented artist who enjoyed showing his work on tattoos, welding, gaming and enjoyed a good game of scat with the Rice family. He will be remembered as one who would always give a helping hand, his smile was infectious, and he had a heart of gold.

He is survived by his parents : Brian (Lee) Rice of Perry, Karen Regan of Utah, siblings: Stephanie (Michael) Mercado of York, PA., Elizabeth “Libby” Rice of Perry, Erienne Peterson of Brockport, Patrick Rice of Perry, step-sister: Lydia Boyd of Perry, Parker Boyd of Lancaster, paternal grandmother: Florence Rice of Perry, Step grandparents: Lyle (Annebella) Wolcott of Perry, John (Marge) Landowski of Caledonia, nieces: Alejandra, Michele, Sophia and Natalie Mercado, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Thomas Rice, Michael (Sandra) Regan, Aunt and Uncles: Cindy (Mike) Laraby, Tommy, Paul and Steve Rice and Bob Shepard.

A Memorial service will be held on July19th at 11am at the Perry Village Park pond followed by a Celebration of Life at the Perry Fireman’s Building.

Memorial contributions may be made to 22 UNTIL NONE 18402 N 19th Ave. Box 370 Phoenix, AZ 85023 or visit www.22untilnone.org to donate. 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.

LeRoy ~ Donald F. Docking, age 64, of South Street, passed away early Monday morning (July 13, 2020) at Premier Genesee Center in Batavia.

    

 He was born February 12, 1956 in Batavia, a son of the late John and Joanna Longhini Docking.

     Don will be remembered as a hardworking family man, who loved camping and enjoyed watching nascar races. 

     He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Linda Brewster Docking; his children, Nicholas Docking and Emma (David) King, both of LeRoy; his siblings, William (Mary) Docking of Holly Hill, FL, Robert (Diane) Docking of Batavia and Ann Marie Docking of Batavia; his aunt, Beatrice Ferris of Rochester; mother-in-law, Diane Brewster of North Chili; his grand-dogs, Drake and Cooper, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John “Jack” Docking.

     A private family gathering will be held at this time, however a public “Dessert Party” will be held at a later date to be announced to honor Don’s love of desserts.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org/donate.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Don’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Docking and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Pavilion ~ Betty Ann Wellman, age 93, formerly of Court Road, passed away early Monday morning (July 13, 2020) at the Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw.

     She was born February 26, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ron and Genevieve Hartgrove Whittaker.

     Betty was a graduate of LeRoy High School and was the proprietor of Wellman Ceramics for 40 years.  She was a true animal lover and enjoyed her Saturday lunch engagements with her family.

     She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Starr of Pavilion, Lucinda (Randolph) Starr of Pavilion and Ann (Duane) Stehlar of Alden; daughter-in-law, Sally Wellman of Pavilion; Sisters-in-law, Polly (Joseph) Stoffer of Warsaw and Barbara Edwards of LeRoy; along with 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

     Betty was predeceased by her husband, Lewis; son, Howard Wellman; son-in-law, James Starr; grandson, Aaron Wellman and great-grandson, Jack Carney.

     Graveside services in the Pavilion Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Eastside Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 62 Prospect Street, Warsaw, N.Y. 14569.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Betty's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mrs. Wellman and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

BERGEN - Barbara Palmer, 84, of Bergen, passed away Monday, (July 13, 2020), at Rochester General Hospital.

Mrs. Palmer was born October 21, 1935, in Deposit, New York, daughter of the late Loren and Elizabeth (Brown) Turner.

 Barbara enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and painting.  She also loved to complete puzzles - both jigsaw and crossword.  She and her husband greatly enjoyed camping and traveling as much as they could throughout the years.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Palmer, Sr. of Bergen, sons, Robert Palmer of Byron, and his children, Jason (Gina) Palmer and Robyn Palmer; Richard (Patricia) Palmer of Bergen and their children, Jessica (Shawn) McAlister and Katheryn Palmer; great-grandchildren, Liam, Owen, Abigail, and Collin; brother, Paul (Jan) Turner of Wisconsin.  Her beloved canine companion, Precious also survives.

Barbara is preceded in death by a son, James Palmer, Jr.

There will be no visitation.  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Brockport.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen.

Eric J. Pluskwa, 43, of Medina, entered into rest at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020.
 
Born June 22, 1977 in Medina, Eric was the son of Edward A. Pluskwa and Janet (Mack) Pluskwa. He graduated from Medina High School in 1995 and went on to attend NCCC. He started his career with Time Warner Cable in 1998 as a line technician and eventually worked his way up to construction coordinator. He was a social member of the Lincoln Post #1483 VFW in Medina, and he was a lifelong San Francisco 49er’s fan. Eric enjoyed his family, pool parties, and his beloved Rottweiler Max, who was always at his side. Eric was known to be the life of the party, many of which he hosted at his home. Most of all, Eric was proud to be a dad to his girls and also “Papa” to his grandchildren.
 
Eric was predeceased by his father, Edward A. Pluskwa on May 9, 1997. Survivors include the loves of his life, his two daughters, Ariana M. Pluskwa and Alyssa J. Pluskwa; his life partner, Jacquie Knight; his mother, Janet M. Pluskwa; brother, Edward J. (Amy) Pluskwa; niece, Emily Pluskwa; step-children, Colin (Courtney) Knight, Chandler Knight, and Emily (Matthew) Perez; best Papa of Chase, Enzo, Emma, Isabelle and Lucy; mother of his children Colleen Rissew; parents-in-law, Marsha and Ernest Ribbeck; his Rottweiler Max; and many extended family members and close friends.
 
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 15th from 12-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center Street, Medina. Masks and social distancing will be mandatory. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 16th at 1:00 p.m., at the Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church, 12111 Ridge Rd., Medina. Interment will be in Boxwood Cemetery. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com