Obituaries

LeRoy ~ Joseph F. Maloni, age 75, of Summit Street, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening (May 10, 2018) at home.

     He was born February 2, 1943 in Batavia, a son of the late Nunzio and Stella Macugowski Maloni.

     Joe retired from the LeRoy DPW and was very proud of his 30 years of service to the Village of LeRoy.  He also enjoyed travelling with his wife, Cindy.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lucinda "Cindy" Dampier Maloni; his children, Robert Maloni of LeRoy, Raequel Saeva of Batavia and Karen Maloni of Boston, MA; his grandchildren, Timothy Kelley and Daniel and Dominic Saeva; his siblings, Samuel Maloni and Dolly (Ron) Piazza, both of LeRoy; sister-in-law, Candie (Ed) Adamczak of Avon, along with many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his sons, Joseph, John and Nicholas.

     Services for Joe will be private at the convenience of his family and memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Prominent Batavia businessman, Arthur H. Marshall, III, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mr. Marshall, a Batavia native, was born July 5, 1934, the son of the late Arthur H. Marshall, Jr. and Muriel K. Marshall. He is also predeceased by his sister, Roxanne Marshall.

As a community volunteer, Mr. Marshall was affiliated with the Board of the American Red Cross, St. Jerome Hospital, the United Way, the Richmond Memorial Library, the Boy Scouts of America, the Chamber of Commerce, Grand View Cemetery, and the Genesee County Economic Development Corporation, the predecessor to the GCIDA.

In addition, Mr. Marshall was a director of Griswold & McWain, Inc., publishers of the "Batavia Daily News", serving as board chairman. He was also chairperson of the Batavia M&T Bank Advisory Board, a director of the Buffalo M&T Advisory Board, and a director of the Bank's parent board, The First Empire State Corporation.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Susan Maybach Marshall;  his  daughter, Anita Hawes; his son, Arthur (Theresa) Marshall, IV; four grandchildren, Dr. Katherine (Daniel) Okoniewski, Alexandra (Andrew) Bruce, Arthur Marshall, V and Elizabeth Hawes. He will always be remembered for his warm and giving spirit by his many friends and loyal employees.

There are no prior visiting hours. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19^th, 2018 at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia.  He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Mr. Marshall have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

East Pembroke -- James A. Corcoran of East Pembroke, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital.

Born August 21^st, 1936, in Wheatfield, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Tompkins) Corcoran.

He moved with his parents to Corfu, attended and graduated from Corfu Central High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Jane Swimline. On August 31^st, 2017 they celebrated 60 wonderful and happy years of marriage.

He worked for Beckwith Machine Shop in Batavia, as well as Genesee County Highway Department where he was Shop Foreman until he retired in 2000. He also owned and operated Jim’s Garage and Machine Shop for over 55 years. He enjoyed rebuilding engines and devoted his life to helping others. Jim enjoyed traveling and riding his motorcycle with his wife. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who loved his family.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Jane. Three sons, Thomas (Kim) Corcoran, Tim Corcoran, Scott (Natalie) Corcoran, all of Batavia. One Brother, Edward (Beverly) Corcoran, one sister, Janet (Lew) Grasso. Five precious grandchildren and one great grandchild, a brother-in-law, Gary Valesee and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Burton and infant Ralph Corcoran, Mary (Melvin) Talbot and Linda Valesee.

Please join the family as they celebrate Jim’s life at C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu on Monday, May 14^th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Church Street in East Pembroke, where he was a member, on Tuesday, May 15^th at 11 a.m.

She was born February 11, 1930 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary DeFino Recchio

Josephine was a lifelong resident of Batavia. She was employed by the Batavia Downs Race Track for 32 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed Cruises and casinos, but most of all she enjoyed her family and the gatherings they shared through the years.

She was the wife of the late Mario Fragnito. Mother of the late Joseph Fragnito and Marie Fragnito. Grandmother of the late Richard Funke and sister of the late Frank Recchio, Mike Recchio, Mary Schiavone and Margaret Schlossel.

Survivors include her daughter Patricia (Richard) Funke of Rochester. Daughter in-law, Patricia Fragnito. Grandchildren, Melissa (Dan) Mahar, Jamie (Eric) Peskor and Vanessa Aquino. Great-grandchildren, Jack, Tate and Finn Mahar, Leah, Ryan and Kyle Funke, Makennah, Kylie, Mela and Jathan Aquino and Luke Peskor. Sister, Jennie Trigilio and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (May 14^th) from 10:00am -11:00am at Ascension Parish (So. Swan Street), where her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s preference. Expressions of condolence 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.

Patricia L. Block, 77, of Orchard Park, formerly of Attica passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo. She was born on April 12, 1941 in Batavia to the late Leon and Betty (Kearney) Cooley. In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by her brother; Jim Cooley.

Patricia will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children; Thomas (Linda) Block of East Aurora, Cathy Block of Holland; siblings Denise (Roger) Durfee of Attica, Peggy (Everett) Snyder of Attica; sister in law Mary Cooley; grandchildren Melanie (Michael) Fechter, Leighanne, Matthew and Thomas Block; great-granddaughter Alexa Fechter.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family. Patricia will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stevens Memorial Library 146 Main St. Attica, NY 14011 or the Attica Fire Dept. 11 Water St. in Attica. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.

Batavia - Willard H. “Willie” Bennett, II, age 39, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home.

Willie was born February 12, 1979 in Batavia, a son of Willard H. Bennett, I of Perry and Carol Myers Bennett of Batavia.

Surviving along with his parents are his seven children.

He is predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Bennett.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to GCASA, 430 East Main Street, Batavia.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Batavia - Mrs. Frances R. Ford, age 101, of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of her family on May 8, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Frances was a longtime member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Stafford, the Batavia Senior Center Quilting Club, the Holland Land Office Historical Society, the Stafford Historical Society, the Older Boys and Gals Club and the Tonawanda Valley Collectors Club. She was an avid golfer, seamstress and gardener. Frances enjoyed traveling to Florida and attending social events. She, along with her late husband Wayne, were avid square dancers.

Her husband, Wayne L.  Ford, passed away in 1981.

Frances is survived by her son, Wayne A. (Mary) Ford of Stafford; a daughter, Laura (Ray) Ladd of Bethany; a sister, Elizabeth (Warren) Ward of Batavia; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She is the mother of the late Jack Ford and sister of the late Arthur Rumsey, Albert W. Rumsey Sr., George Rumsey and Howard Rumsey.

Friends and family may call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will immediately follow visitation at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Colleen O’Connor will officiate. She will be laid to rest in Stafford Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6188 Route 5, Stafford, New York 14143. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Ann E. Bater, 79, of Bergen, an employee of Eastman Kodak Co. for 21 years prior to her retirement in 1998, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home in Bergen.

Mrs. Bater was born October 21, 1938 in Ogden, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Imogene (McIntyre) Aradine.

She was a member of Bergen United Methodist Church, and enjoyed bowling.

Survivors include a son, Daryl (Sandy) Bater of Bergen; 3 grandchildren, Kenneth Bater, Steven Bater, Zachary Bater, all of Bergen; 2 brothers, Robert (Jackie) Aradine and David (Marie) Aradine, both of Bergen; several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Roy Aradine and Emily Bater.  

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 S. Lake St. in Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416.  Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Bergen.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Age 56, of Batavia, NY, died peacefully Thursday May 3, 2018 at the Batavia Healthcare Center after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born in Batavia, June 1, 1961, a son of the late Kenneth Shultz and Sandra (Metz) Shultz-Pfeifer, also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Lee Shultz.

Jeff loved and served honorably in the United States Marine Corp from 1979-1983. He was employed for the former O&K Trojan, Whiting Overhead Door and most recently as a Walmart greeter before his illness kept him from working. He enjoyed weightlifting, loved his cats, NY Yankees & Miami Dolphins fan and enjoyed sitting down to a good meal. Jeff's love of the Lord and his inner strength met his illness head on and fought it with dignity and grace.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Lisa (Zybeck) Shultz of Batavia; sons, SPC Thomas (Melinda) Wiechman and Michael Wiechman; granddaughters, Amelia and Skarlett; brother, Edward (Charlene) Shultz of Elba along with aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

The Shultz family will be present from 3-7pm Tuesday May 8, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where funeral services will begin at 7pm followed by military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to the family. 

Please share your words of comfort with Jeff's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

THE FAMILY OF JEFFREY L. SHULTZ IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

Bergen - Claire L. Henry, 70, of Bergen, a former Financial Clerk at Lincoln Rochester, died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Crossroads House, in Batavia.

Mrs. Henry was born October 2, 1947 in Rochester, a daughter of the late George W. (Jr.) and Marion I. (White) Mayne.

She attended and graduated from the Byron Bergen Senior High School, was a member of the Bergen United Methodist Church for over 45 years and was a member of its Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group.   She loved animals but was especially fond of her beloved dog Molly. She will be remembered dearly for her generosity and spunky personality.

She is survived by her husband, David G.  Henry, whom she married on March 16, 1967; 3 daughters, Michele Doyle (JC) of Bergen, Tracy Henry (Scott) of Rochester and Rebecca Howe (Jake) of Marathon; a grandchild, Jayden Doyle of Bergen, a brother: George W. (Helen) Mayne, III; a brother-in-law, Henry Peck and a niece, Norleen (Darrell) Aubin of Corinth.   

She was the sister of the late Barbara Joan Peck (Mayne).  

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 S. Lake St., in Bergen.  Services will be at 11 am Friday at the Bergen United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery also in Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020 or to Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 S. Lake St., Bergen, NY 14416.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Sister of the late David (2003), the late Margaret Valderey (2014); Gloria (Wafik) Girges and Elaine Dart; mother of Allison (Wes) Brown, Jeremy (Susan) McClurg; grandmother of Jenna Pangrazio (Brody), Brianna (Chase) Mazzela, Lauren and Teagan McClurg, Addison Brown; great-grandmother of Alaina Hoffmeister; dear friend of many years Jeff Housenecht and family, Jay (Carrie) and grandchildren Zach and Lily. Marie has loving nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Marie worked as a home healthcare nurse for many years caring for the dying patient. She also worked at St. Luke’s nursing home and at Genesee nursing home as a treatment nurse. Marie’s strong faith and courage has been obvious all of her life in giving and sharing to family and community.

Family and friends are invited for visitation on Tuesday May 8, 2018 from 12:30-1:00PM at the West Bethany Baptist Church, 10333 West Bethany Road, East Bethany NY, 14504. A 1:00PM Celebration of Marie’s life will immediately follow visitation at the church with Pastor Jim Kirsch officiating. She will be laid to rest in West Bethany Cemetery.

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

Bergen - Roger D. Hopkins, 70, of Bergen, a driving instructor with Batavia Driving Academy prior to his retirement, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home in Bergen.

Mr. Hopkins was born February 8, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Reginald and Ida (Stringham) Hopkins.

He served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War.   He was a former firefighter, serving with the Byron Fire Department for 17 years and later, the Bergen Fire Department.  He enjoyed tournament bowling, fishing and NASCAR racing.

He is survived by his wife, Donna J.  (Elliott) Hopkins, whom he married on October 5, 1985; a son, Gary (Nikki) Hopkins of Bergen; his mother-in-law, Nancy Szymanski of Holley; 3 grandchildren, Connor, Logan and Charlotte; 3 siblings, Irv (Marty) Hopkins of GA, Donna Richardson and Leon Hopkins, both of LeRoy; a sister-in-law, Debbie (John) Sibbald of Chili; a brother-in-law, Walter (Allison) Elliott, Jr. of OR; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late David Hopkins.  

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 S. Lake St. in Bergen, where services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for distribution to various charities.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

She will be sadly missed by family and friends.  Heidi was a self-accomplished gourmet cook and passionate about her faith.  Her family is confident that she is happy in the arms of her Lord and reunited with her grandson, Josiah along with many family members in Germany.

Heidi is survived by her daughters; Michele (Dominic) Trinchini and Anna (Henry) Rose; grandchildren Chelsea Rose and Julian Trinchini.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Graveside Service will be held on Friday May 4, 2018 at Johnsonburg Cemetery in Johnsonburg, NY.

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

Mr. Claus was born November 18, 1934 in Castile, a son of the late Edward and Helen (Roth) Claus.

Roland was a retired teacher from Churchville-Chili School District and was a member of the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and bicyclist.

He was the husband of the late Jean (MacDonald) Claus who passed away in 2013.

Surviving are his sons, Jeffrey Claus of Walworth, Eric (Laurie) Claus of Bergen, and Timothy (Dawn) Claus of Batavia; grandchildren, Jeannie (Simon) Sheehan of Virginia, and Michelle Drahms of Walworth; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Audrey, and Grant Sheehan, and Tanner and Adrianna Drahms; brother, Alan (Diana) Claus of Holland.

Roland is preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Claus.

There will be no visitation.  Family and friends are invited to attend Roland’s Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday (May 5, 2018) at the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 38 S. Lake Street, Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the New York State Veteran's Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery, Bergen.  

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