Obituaries

West Seneca - Linda L. Cianfrini, 67, of West Seneca, formerly of Basom and Las Vegas, passed away on October 17, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Mrs. Cianfrini was born February 10, 1950 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Frank and Thelma Edwards.

Linda was a bus driver for the Las Vegas School System and was a longtime bus driver for the Oakfield-Alabama School District. She enjoyed crafting, making jewelry and antiques.

She will also be dearly missed by her beloved feline, Skiddy.

Her husband, Ronald J.  Cianfrini, passed away on November 25, 2014.

She is survived by her children, Leah (David) Marco, Eric Mages and James Mages, Jr., all of Buffalo; step-children, Mark (Laurie) Cianfrini of Akron, Danielle (Richard) Howard of Indiana and Nicholas Cianfrini of North Carolina; twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; her brothers, Curt (Joan) Edwards of Lockport and Bill (late Bunny) Rinus of Colden; her step-sister, Shelly (late Jim) Oatman of Springville; her step-mother, Mary Lou Edwards of Springville; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Karen) Cianfrini of Oakfield and  Dennis (Karen) Cianfrini of Fort Myers, Florida; her sister-in-law, Dianne (late Rick) Hewett of Lancaster; her beloved feline, Skiddy and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her sister, Sandy Fridman.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. the at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Linda’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audobon Parkway, Amherst, New York 14228. She will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Linda’s memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

NATHAN E. KITTRELL ~ East Pembroke

Age 62, died Sunday evening October 15, 2017 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born October 28, 1954 in Roanoke Rapids, NC a son of the late Kenneth H. Kittrell and the late Mary F. Saunders. He was preceded in death by siblings, Ricky Dale Kittrell, Michael Kittrell, Linda Varvel and Debbie Jeffries. 

Nate was a union iron worker for many years in North Carolina before moving up to New York a few years back. He was a true outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, an avid sports fan, especially the North Carolina Tar Heels and NASCAR, his favorite driver, Tony Stewart. Nate had a love for holidays, Christmas being his favorite and will be remembered for his "gift of gab", he loved to talk if someone would listen.           

Surviving are his sons, Paul A. of NC, Levi W. of PA; siblings, Elaine (Don) Newton of East Pembroke, Donnie (Al) Rogers of FL, Kay Carmichael of NC; step-mother, Lucille Brown of NC; grandchildren, Willow Elaine and Chloe Kittrell; dear friends, Ray Chatt, Jimmy Perry & Mary Ann Chatley along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces-nephews, cousins and friends. 

Nate's family will be present from 4-8pm on Friday October 20, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where funeral services will be held 10:30am Saturday October 21. He will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke and memorials in his memory are suggested to High Point Community Church 1163 Main Road Corfu, New York 14036. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Nate with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

THE FAMILY OF NATHAN E. KITTRELL IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

 

 

Betty I. Farley, 95 of Perry, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2017 at Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. She was born on July 16, 1922 to the late Leslie (Doris Watrous) Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband Frederick Farley and sister Mary Kohring.

Betty was married to Frederick for 53 years. Together they established a home and raised their family on Willovue Farm in Perry. Not only did Betty take care of the many homemaker duties required of a housewife, she also worked by Fred’s side harvesting crops and growing their dairy herd.

Betty will be remembered for her years of service hosting church dinners and fund raisers at Perry Center Congregational Church, serving as an election inspector for over 50 years, and according to her grandchildren baking the best chocolate chip cookies ever made. Betty also made the dinner rolls served at the Fireman’s Chicken BBQ dinners which may have been the star of the meal, and not the chicken.

She is survived by sons Thomas Farley of Perry, Gerald (Claribel) Farley of Apopka, FL and daughter Jeannette (Len) Reiland of Eden Prairie, MN; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister Lois Sliker of Leicester, brothers James (Shirley) Wright of Perry, Lawrence (Linda) Wright of Albuquerque, NM, very special nursing assistant Shelley Sparks, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at First Congregational Church, 7205 Perry Center Rd., Perry, NY 14530. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center.

Memorials may be made to the church. 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.

William T. “Tom” Wylie, 81, of Perry passed away peacefully on Thursday October 12, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on June 23, 1936 in Port Alleghany, PA to the late Michael and Josephine (McDonald) Wylie. In addition to his parents, Tom is also predeceased by his first wife; Elma (Popp) Wylie.

Tom was married to Elma Popp in 1955 until her death in 1994.  They had three children, Debra, Linda-deceased and Jeffrey-deceased. Tom serviced in the Army and was posted in Fontainebleau, France for duration of his tour from 1955-1958.  Immediately after discharge he worked for 40 plus years for Rochester Telephone Company.  He was very proud of being a US Serviceman and a Rochester Tele worker.  He married again in October of 2000 to Sandy Chamberlain.  Tom wintered in Winter Haven, FL for the past 23 years, which he enjoyed very much. 

He is survived by his loving wife; Sandra Wylie of Perry; daughter Debra (Douglas) Kelly of TX.; grandchildren Bradley Kelly, Andy and Adam Gell.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 12:00 noon Memorial Service will be held on Friday October 20, 2017 at the Perry VFW Post 5009 located at 20 Washington Blvd. Perry, NY 14530 with full Military Honors. Tom will be laid to rest in Bath National Cemetery.

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) 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

LeRoy ~ James F. Driscoll, age 80, of Gilbert Street, passed away at home early Friday morning (October 13, 2017) in the loving presence of his family.

    

 He was born July 6, 1937 in Leicester, N.Y., a son of the late John and Mary Daly Driscoll.

     Jim was a very loving husband, father and grandfather, who was devoted to his family and his faith.  Known as the "LeRoy Handyman", Jim enjoyed helping his LeRoyans with his painting and other jobs.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a volunteer fireman for many years and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Oatka Fish & Game Club, the Chemical Hose Company and the American Legion. Jim was also a retiree of Lapp Insulator where he provided 40+ years of service.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine McGuire Driscoll; his children, James (Judy) Driscoll of CO, John (Kerry) Driscoll of LeRoy and Patricia Kellogg of LeRoy;  grandchildren, Gregory Jr., Nicholas, Daniel, Christopher, Alanna, Danielle and Ryan; great-grandson, Parker James; brother, John P. "Jack" Driscoll of Geneseo; a special, loving niece, Kelly (Rick Jr.) Cooper of LeRoy and their children, Katelyn, Thomas and Scott, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by a brother and three sisters and his loving pet, Sadie.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 9 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc, 8700 Lake Road (Rt 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     Memorials are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

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

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

Samuel J. Ficarella, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia surrounded by his family on Thursday October 12, 2017. He was born December 17, 1926 in Oakfield to the late Anthony (Florence Puccio) Ficarella. Mr. Ficarella is preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy R. (Columbo) Ficarella.

Mr. Ficarella was a United States Army Veteran. He was retired from Trojan Industries in Batavia. Mr. Ficarella was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish, lifetime member of VFW and St. Nicholas Social Club in Batavia. He was a lifetime fan of the New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres; an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Ficarella enjoyed spending time in his garden and making wine. His family was his greatest joy and they will all remember the love he had for them.

He is survived by his children William (Erin), James (Kimberley) Ficarella of Batavia; Cherie (Raymond) Myers of GA; sister Pauline Hamilton of Batavia; 4 grandchildren, Amanda (Thomas) Coggiola, Michael (Natalie) Ficarella, Samantha (Zachary) Alwardt, Nicole (Shawn) Easton; 7 great-grandchildren, Ben, Lily, Vinny, Bryson, Jacob, Anthony and Brooklyn, along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Sunday October 15, 2017 from 3-6 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Monday October 16, 2017 at the Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia, Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Ave. 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.

West Seneca - Lisa Joy Smith, age 56, of West Seneca, went home to heaven on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Lisa was born January 17, 1961 in Warren, Arkansas, a daughter of Carolyn H. Underhill Smith of Batavia and the late Jay D. Smith.

While we are deeply saddened at her passing we hold tight to the knowledge that she is now fully at peace. Words cannot express how much we will miss her beautiful soul, her ever-happy smile and of course infectious laugh. We are comforted knowing that she is now smiling and laughing with both her Heavenly Father and her loving Daddy who will receive her with open arms as they talk and walk together for the first time down the golden streets of Glory. Lisa Joy taught our family the beauty of unceasing joy and strength as she continued to smile even through all that she has endured, especially the past several months. She may have never spoken a word to us, but she has taught us all more than anyone ever could. Her joy, fighting spirit, resilience and most importantly her love will live on forever in the hearts of our family.

Surviving along with her mother are her sisters, Jaylene Smith-Kilner and Mona (Steve) Doyon, both of Batavia; nieces and nephews, Jeslene (Jordan) Beach of Pavilion, Shaylene Kilner of Batavia, Todd (Charisse) Logsdon of Indian Falls, Dallas (Erica) Logsdon of Batavia and Alexis Logsdon of Batavia; great-nieces, Emma Kilner and Kaylee Beach, both of Pavilion and her extended family and caregivers at Bernadette Terrace.

Friends may call on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation of Western New York, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, New York 14240-0590.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bruce E. MacCowan, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday October 7, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center. He was born on October 1, 1936 to the Late Earl E. MacCowan.

He is survived by his siblings; William (Joann) MacCowan of Batavia, Lynn McKewen of LeRoy and Robert MacCowan of Florida.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family.

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.

Delores Tabone, 87 of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Thursday October 12, 2017 at St. Ann’s Community Nursing Home in Rochester. She was born October 15, 1929 in Batavia to the late Charles F. (Gertrude Penepent) Tabone. She is preceded in death by her brother Charles F. Tabone Jr. and brother-in-law Rudolph DiSanto.

Mrs. Tabone worked as a secretary for the United States Government. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish.

She is survived by sisters Jeanette DiSanto of Batavia; sister-in-law Sandra Tabone of Rochester, nieces and nephews Rudolph, Barbara, Deborah, and Michael; along with several very close friends.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday October 14, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 12:00 Noon Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times www.campgooddays.org. 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.

Maynard J. Schum Jr., 84, of Varysburg passed away on Sunday October 8, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born on June 9, 1933 to the late Maynard J. Sr. and Evelyn (Meyers) Schum in Attica. In addition to his parents, Maynard is predeceased by wives Shirley A. Snyder and Marjorie J. Keech-Klier.

Maynard and his father ran a local dairy farm for 30 years. After selling the farm he was employed at Ziegler farms. In his spare time he enjoyed snowmobiling and card parties. In his later years he enjoyed bingo, Yahtzee, and an occasional trip to the casino. He will be remembered as hard working loving family man.

He is survived by his children; Jeffrey (Gail) Schum of Alexander, Steven (Rose) Schum of Darien, Cheryl (Wayne) Kriger of Attica, Janice Youngers of Attica, Debra (Rick) West of Gasport, David Klier of Buffalo, Mike Klier of Batavia and Lisa (Gary) Bender of Batavia; sisters Barbara (Richard) Mazur of Batavia and Nancy (Len) Nowry of FL.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services for Maynard will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Varysburg Volunteer Fire Department 2446 Route 20A Varysburg, NY 14167. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

 

Berneda E. Morith, 96, passed away Aug. 7, 2017 peacefully at Lake Eustis Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eustis, Fla. She formerly resided at Godfrey’s Pond in Stafford. 

A Memorial service luncheon for Berneda Morith for family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Dibble Family and Event Center, 4110 West Main St., Batavia.

 

Robert C. “Skip” Welch, 88, of LeRoy, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born November 9, 1928 in Olean, to the late Charles (Margaret Howe) Welch. Mr. Welch is preceded in death by sisters Florence Brinkman, Margie Lorenzini, Mariam Wallen, Jean Dodge, brothers Harry “Mickey” Welch and Charles “Dutch” Welch Jr.

Mr. Welch was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Angels Basilica in Olean. Skip worked for Nabisco for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, going to their sporting events, plays and musicals.  

He is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie (McGuirl) Welch of LeRoy, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA; children Timothy (Susan) of Stafford; Michael (Cheryl) Welch of Spartanburg, SC; Patricia (Michael) Bryant of Olean; 8 grandchildren, Jamie (Amy) Welch, Timothy Welch II, Shannon, Carrie Welch, Reagan (Paulie) Viele, Mandy Welch, Meaghan (Nathan) Bell, Shaughn Bryant; 7 great-grandchildren Vivian, Keegan Welch, Preston, Domenic Viele, Nadia Welch, Jackson and Benjamin Bell; along with many nieces and nephews.      

Friends are invited to call on Thursday October 12, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. There will be a 9:00-9:50AM viewing at the church followed by a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial that will be held on Friday October 13, 2017 at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, 202 South Union St. Olean, NY 14760.  

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. 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.

 

 

 

A Funeral Liturgy for Anita Swasey Vachon will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the chapel of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME with Father Emmanuel Andinam as celebrant.  The family will receive friends from starting at 1:00 p.m. until the service time.  Burial will take place at Park Lawn Cemetery in Beinnington, Vermont at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to the Hospice Care of South Carolina.

Mrs. Vachon, 88, of Aiken, passed away on Friday, October 06, 2017.  Born in Batavia, NY, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Ruth Graves Swasey.  She was a Reading Specialist in the public school system in New York and Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Vachon was a communicant of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church.  She enjoyed traveling, doing volunteer work, reading, cross word puzzles, needle work.  She belonged to a scrabble club, was an antique glass collector and enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Vermont.

Surviving are her loving husband of 66 years, Bob Vachon of Aiken; daughters, Karen Lanier (James) of Columbus, Ohio, Barb Bukovinsky (David) of Dayton, Ohio and Marty Davis (Brent) of Greenville, SC; a son, Dave Vachon (Raija) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a sister, Susan Nicholas (Barney) of Rio Rico, Arizon, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Vachon was preceded in death by a brother, Wilson Swasey.

Expressions of sympathy for the Vachon family may be left online at www.georgefuneralhomes.com