Thomas F. Over
A US Navy Veteran, Robert was a proud American who loved his country, his family, and his guns. He was an avid hunter, a great cook, and could fix just about anything put in front of him.
He is survived by his daughter; Nicolette (fiance Samuel Walsh) of Chicago; sister-in-law Pamela Meyer; nephews Jason Meyer, Matthew (Michele) Meyer; niece Erica (Chad) Minuto; and many cousins with whom he was close.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 12:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Friday December 28, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Bob will be laid to rest in the future National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Outreach Center 447 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020
Edward Lawrence Schaus, age 73, entered into eternal peace surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born May 9,1945 in Yorkshire, NY, Edward was the son of Lois (Warner) Schaus and the late Garfield Nicholas Schaus. Faithful husband to Sharon (Bryant) Schaus married October 19th, 1968 recently celebrating their 50th anniversary. Ed is survived by his children; Jennifer (Troy) Green and their children William, Trent, Nicholas, and Kathryn as well as Christopher (Amanda
Ed was a United States Army veteran and had a 40 year career as a lineman and chief line mechanic for New York State Electric and Gas. He had a strong work ethic, was patient, and believed in tolerance. Ed enjoyed spending time at their cottage on Crosby Lake near Westport, Ontario.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. as well from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd., Clarence. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lockport Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 884, Lockport, NY 14095 or GiGi’s Playhouse of Buffalo: a Down Syndrome Support Organization, ATTN: Connie Stiles, 79 Rubino Court, Williamsville, NY 14031 or online at GiGisplayhouse.org/buffalo/donate.
To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements for Ed have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.
BATAVIA - Mary R. Jones, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Crossroads House in Batavia.
Mary was born June 2, 1948, in Seneca Falls, a daughter of the late Leon and the late Leona (Bartlett) Jones.
She was a Registered Nurse at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse. She possessed a wide variety of expertise as an RN. She specialized in the Maternity, Orthopedics, Neo Natal Intensive Care as well as private duty nursing. She then became a Foster Parent for medical and special needs children in Cayuga and Wyoming Counties. Mary dedicated her life to caring for children. She was a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia where she was active in the CLC program, Vacation Bible School and was a founder of the Friendship Class. She was a former member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church and served as the Sunday School Director.
Mary is survived by 3 sons, Sheldon L. Jones and Joshua S. Jones, both of Batavia and Lee P. (Emily) Jones of Caledonia; a daughter, Jacqulyn M. Jones of Batavia; a sister, Donna Donovan of Montezuma; her lifelong friend, Bonita J. Tinklepaugh of Batavia; 2 grandchildren, Margaret Jones and Lee P. Jones, Jr., an uncle and aunt, Carter and Sharon Dorzbacher of Pleasantville; nieces and nephews, John Donovan, Karen (Rob) Bogan, Adam Tinklepaugh, Christine Tinklepaugh and Leon (Gayle) Syfrit.
She is predeceased by her brother, Carl Jones and 2 nephews, Michael Donovan and Jason Lewis Tinklepaugh.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on Friday December 28, 2018 at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street in Batavia where her funeral service will follow at 4:30 pm. Private burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020 as well as Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020. Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.
In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his children; Marguerite, age 14, and George, age 12; their mother Gail Tenney; maternal grandmother Beverly Barnes, aunts and uncles James and Bonnie Woodruff, Archie and Joan Cappotelli, Robert Woodruff, William and Denise MacPherson and numerous cousins.
Bryan grew up in Batavia, and received his high school diploma in 1989. The next stop on his journey was Hobart College, where he received a BA with Honors in Political Science. Upon graduation from Hobart, he moved on to Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By this time Bryan projected competence, confidence and character to everyone he met. Subsequently, he passed bar exams in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Illinois. Now the journey focused on work and family. Bryan loved to entertain, socialize with friends, and show family members around Chicago. He enjoyed watching the Cubs, and cheering them on as they won their first World Series since 1908. Throughout his life, he was actively involved in the YMCA and also enjoyed travel.
Eventually Bryan realized that something was not quite right with his health; the journey was now at a turning point. Bryan traveled to London this past summer with his parents and children; unfortunately the journey was almost over by the time he returned. Family, fun and faith were all part of his journey. Bryan will be remembered for his charming and thoughtful manner, quick wit and memorable laugh. A wonderful life well lived; he will be greatly missed.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday December 28, 2018 from 4:00-8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 29th at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to establish an education fund for Bryan’s children. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020
Jim was the owner/operator of Big Jim’s Scrap Removal and a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. He enjoyed mirror art, woodworking, refurbishing furniture and four wheeling. Jim had a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand, always a story to tell and a knack for making people laugh – he will be sadly missed by the “Bonecrew.”
Along with his mother Jim is survived by his children, Jessica and Stevie Wilcox of Chili; siblings, John P. Wilcox, Jr. of Batavia, Shawn (Shannon) Wilcox of Billings, MT, Michael, Mark, Mary and Paula Asscenato; nieces, Sara Palmer Houseknecht, Megan, Jennifer and Maeve Wilcox.
Jim’s funeral services will be held privately by his family and memorials in his memory may be made to any pediatric cancer research organization.
Please share your words of comfort with Bonz family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
THE FAMILY OF JAMES D. “BONZ” WILCOX IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020
Clarence was a longtime member of Ascension Parish and United States Army Veteran. He worked at Rochester Products before retiring. Clarence was an excellent handyman, always willing to help anyone in need.
He is survived by his beloved wife Lucille P. (Maniace) Dora of Batavia; brother Clyde (Kathy) Dora of Farmington; sister Mary Dickinson of Hall, NY; many brothers and sisters-in-law, along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday December 21, 2018 from 9 to 10:30 AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be said promptly at 10:30 at the Funeral Home. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
Caledonia - Mr. Arthur J. Harrington, Jr., age 66, of Caledonia, longtime proprietor at Harrington's in Elba, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Strong Memorial Hospital.
An avid lover of nature and birds, Art was very active in his family genealogy. He loved music and was a fan of Simon and Garfunkel. He enjoyed working with his hands and his greatest passions were farming and working in the family greenhouses.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Meritt Harrington, whom he married December 23, 1972; his children; Aaron (Danielle) Harrington of Elba, Andrew (Christy) Harrington of Oakfield, Adam (Alexandra) Harrington of Elba and Rebecca (Adam) Gaylord of Byron; five grandchildren; Jules Hoepting, Morgan and Madison Harrington and Hunter and Sawyer Gaylord; his siblings; Barbara (Ben) Wilkins of Nunda, Mark (Tammy Watson) Harrington of Dansville and Lori (Tim) Houser of Caledonia; his mother-in-law, Helen Meritt of Caledonia; his brother-in-law, Wayne (Deborah) Meritt of Scottsville and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, 300 East Main Street, Batavia. He will be laid to rest in Maplelawn Cemetery, Elba. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Art's memory may be made to Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main Street, Brockport, New York 14420. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle please visit www.bataviafunerahomes.com.
She was a graduate of Perry Central School and Fredonia State College. Marjorie was an elementary school teacher teaching kindergarten in LeRoy for a year and then transferred to Perry Elementary school where she taught 2nd grade for over 30 years. She worked summers at the former Borden Milk Plant in Perry. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry, Order of Eastern Star in Perry and the Delta Kappa Gamma. Marjorie had a great love of singing; she sang in the church choir since the age of 14, Perry Rotary chorus for over 60 years, York Opera for 10 years, the Community Chorus and the Genesee Coral Festival chorus for over 23 years. She enjoyed people, children, mowing her lawn, hiking and skiing.
She is survived by 2 nieces: Joan Meyers of Attica, Betsy Shaw of Denver, Co., 2 nephews: James (Laura) Richards, Carl (Connie) Richards both of Silver Springs, along with many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great-great nephews and many friends.
Family and friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Saturday December 22, 2018 at the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. Perry, NY 14530, where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. Perry, New York 14530 or to the Wyoming County 4-H program 36 Center St Suite B Warsaw, NY 14569. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.
David H. Langdon, of 8 Cielo Drive, Dover, N.H., age 84, died on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home with family by his side after a lengthy battle with diabetes and end-stage renal failure.
He was born August 27, 1934 in Eagle, NY, son of Herbert R. and Florence (Fuller) Langdon.
He graduated Valedictorian of his high school Class of 1952 from Perry High School, Perry, NY. He then went on to graduate from Clarkson Tech, now known as Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His first job was with Raytheon in Waltham, Mass., and proceeded with jobs in Connecticut and Massachusetts, retiring in 1996 from Beckwood Services of Plaistow, N.H. His strongest feature was problem solving and fixing things.
David is remembered with love by his devoted and loving wife of nearly 70 years, Joanne (Dennison) Langdon, his daughters, Darcy and her husband, Richard “Doc” Davis of Nashua, N.H., and Dawn “Ali” and husband, Mike Gressel of Fremont, N.H., as well as his son, Doug and wife, Gina (Tanguay) of Barrington, N.H.
David was a devoted grandfather to four grandchildren; Darcy’s son, Scott Elliott of Pataskala, Ohio, and children of Doug and Gina, Andrew of Quincy, Mass., Sam, a senior attending the University of New Hampshire, and Catherine (Catie), a sophomore attending Endicott College.
David will also be remembered with love by sister in-law and brother in-law Joyce and John Simchick of Pennsylvania, and nieces and nephews include Brian of Kentucky, Debbie of South Carolina, Stephanie of Perry, NY and Rhonda of Rochester, NY, nephew, Dan, of Le Roy, NY and Kelly of Warsaw, NY, nephew Bill Champlin of Pennsylvania and niece Linda Rodriquez of South Carolina.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Daniel and Dale Langdon.
Funeral services were held December 17, 2018 at Wiggin Purdy McCooey Dion Funeral Home in Dover, N.H. Interment will take place in the spring of 2019 at Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, NY, among several generations of Langdons.
To sign the online guest book, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Doris worked for many years at GTE Sylvania, Inc. in Batavia. She was a long time member at the First United Methodist Church in Batavia. Doris loved painting, crocheting, crafts, gardening, golf, and music, especially Lawrence Welk.
She is survived by her son; Ron (Cathy Vannelli) Merrill of Tampa, FL., brother Les (Rita) Mengs of Elba; Grandchildren Ronnie (Katie) Merrill of Tampa, Stephanie (Jim) Minier of VA., Amy(Jeff) Ryckman of SC., Shelley Ivester of SC., Robyn(Manfred) Grell of GA; 9 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday December 20, 2018 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday December 21st at the First United Methodist Church 8221 Lewiston Rd. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. For more information please call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
BATAVIA - Bernard G. Poole, 85, of Batavia, a truck driver with Consolidated Freightways in Tonawanda prior to his retirement, died on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home.
Bernard was born June 17, 1933, in Sisterville, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry Everett and Hazel (Wagner) Poole.
He served during the Korean War with the US Navy, was a member of the Hiram G. Luhman American Legion Post No. 626 in Alabama, Ira Spring Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 273 in Oakfield and the Teamsters Union Local No. 449.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Cindy Poole of NC, Nancy (John) Oakley of Buffalo and Joanna Poole of Batavia; a son, Thomas (Susan) Poole of Albion; a brother, Paul (Barbara) Poole of GA; a sister, Almeda Losacco of CA; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Carlos, Leon, Victor Sr. and Alvin Poole.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to Hiram G. Luhman American Legion Post 626, 6554 Allehany Rd., Basom, NY 14013. Private burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield. Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsandord.com.
Oakfield - Julia G. Easton, 93, of Oakfield, longtime and devoted member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbur F. Easton, whom she married May 17, 1947; her children; Doreen (Howard) Johns of Oakfield; Gerald (Bernadette) Easton of Basom, Marianne (Richard) Cupler of Pavilion and John R. (Kim) Easton of Akron; eight grandchildren; Robert (Kathy) Johns, Juliette (Tim) Hyatt, Lynette (Michael) Morris, Eric Easton, Shawn (Nicole) Easton, Emily Easton, Andrea Easton and Sara Cupler; five great-grandchildren; Nash & Peyton Johns, Lucas & Derrick Hyatt and Garrett Morris and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her siblings, Anna, Hank, Victor and Frank Mikolajczyk.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. She will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, New York 14125. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.
Bethany - Karen Hargrave, 72, of Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (December 13, 2018) at her home.
Mrs. Hargrave was born September 7, 1946 in Henrietta, a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Vanorder) Butler.
She is the wife of the late Alan J. “AJ” Hargrave who passed away September 15, 2016.
Surviving are her children, Ronald Smith of Lancaster, Tammy Smith of TX, Roy Smith of Lancaster, Paula (Ted) Cooper of Brockport, and Rebbeca (Greg) Waldheim of CO. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and sisters also survive.
There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950, www.stjudes.org/donate.
Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Tuner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.
Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Frederick E. Reed, age 79, of Perry passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Boonville, NY on November 27, 1939 a son of the late Fay and Elizabeth Reed. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law; Archie (Lorma) Reed; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Karl (Evelyn) Frost and Elizabeth Marshall.
He was a graduate of Boonville Central School and Morrisville Ag & Tech. Institute with an Applied Arts and Science degree in food processing technology. While attending Morrisville, he met and married his wife of 59 years, Nancy (Frost). Fred entered the food industry in 1961 as Quality Control Supervisor, for Curtice Brothers in Bergen, 1962 Field Department field man for snap beans and potatoes. 1964 South Dayton as field man for snap beans, tomatoes and maple products; New Jersey for asparagus. 1969 Leicester Plant field man. 1970 QA, Leicester. LeRoy QA supervisor. 1974 Leicester plant, Administrative Assistant retiring from now Seneca Foods in 2002 after 42 years in the Food Industry. He was a member of the Perry First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir and served on various committees. Fred joined the Perry Rotary in 1989 accomplishing perfect attendance. He was President from 2006-2007, received the Paul Harris Fellows Award in 2005 and 2015. He served on the Board of Directors for the Genesee Valley Rotary Camp since 2007. Fred was known as a kind, gentle man, he enjoyed music, golf (especially with friend Donald Butler), bowling, gardening and doing for others.
Along with his wife Nancy he is survived by children; Daniel (Corrinne) Reed of Chili, Michael (Patricia) Reed of Penfield, Joy (Nancy) Reed of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren Kelsey, John, Brian, Jessica, Carolyn and Allison; Sister Andrea (Ed) McFadden of Utica; Brother-in-law Kenneth (Janet) Frost of Munnsville, NY; Sisters-in-law Melva (William) Durfee of Munnsville, Carol Frost of Vernon, NY; granddogs Jack and Honey, along with many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 2-6pm on Saturday December 15, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 16th at 2:00PM at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. in Perry. He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center.
Kindly send memorials to Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, Inc. C/O Ernest Waird, (treasurer) 15 Hal-Bar Rd. Avon, NY 14414. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.
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