Obituaries

Edith “Mary” (nee Cuthbert) TSCHACHTLI - of Akron, NY, passed on July 26, 2017 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Alvin Tschachtli; sister of the late Stewart (Irene) Cuthbert and the late Jane (James) Wyckoff; sister-in-law of the late Margaret (Clint) Hersee and the late John Tschachtli; dearest mother of Melissa (William) Knight, Laurie (Charlie) Miller, Lucy Tschachtli, and Jonathan (Carolyn) Tschachtli; loving grandmother of Carrie (Jason) Becker, Russell (Colleen) Miller, Nicholas (Sara) Miller and Grace (Steve) Richardson; also survived by four great-grandchildren who were the light of her last years.
Friends and family may call at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 10690 Main Street, Clarence on Sunday, July 30th, from 2-6 PM, where a funeral will be Monday at 11 AM. Condolences at www.ShepardBrosFuneralHome.com 

Marge was a 1952 graduate of Attica High School where she participated in the Junior Plays, Sr. Play Prompter, Orchestra, G.A.A and Glee Club. A note in her yearbook said, “I hope you have oodles of kids”, she did. Mrs. Walsh was the former co-owner of the Varysburg Hotel and retired employee of St. Jerome Hospital and J.C. Penny (May 19, 1997) where she made life-long friends with the ‘rat pack’. Marge loved spending time with her childhood sweetheart, Bob, reading, cooking, gardening, and crossword puzzles. She loved watching her grandchild grow into adults and took great pride in marking their accomplishments with them. Marge’s blue eyes, smiles, chicken & biscuits and apple pies will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. **143 CCRP**

She is survived by her children Cathy (Carm) Carmestro, Connie Donnelly, Robin Watts (Walt Murray), Ronald (Nancy) Hibsch, John (Nancy) Hibsch, Edward (Laurie) Hibsch, Paul (Christy) Hibsch; daughter-in-law Lynette Hibsch; Jeffrey (Sherry) Walsh, Timothy (Beth) Walsh, brother Joseph (Mary) Dunham; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Marge will also be missed by close friends Mary Swingle and John Pugliese.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Rochester - Kathleen Ann Cintorino Grasso, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at The Shore Winds Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family under the care of VNS Hospice.

Mrs. Grasso was born February 14, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph "Mickey Devine" Cintorino and Jennie Pirro Cintorino.

She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Grasso, Sr.; her granddaughters, Marlaina and Isabella Grasso; her brothers and sister, Anthony (Marsha) Cintorino, Nancy Jo Cintorino (David) DiSalvo and Joseph (Kristine) Cintorino; her sister-in-law, Betty Ann (Felix) Nash; her brother-in-law, Joseph (Carol) Grasso; her aunts, Delores (Don) Torcello, Rita (late Sam) Pirro and Carm (late Ralph) Cintorino and many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends.

She is predeceased by her only child, a son, Richard Paul Grasso, Jr. on June 14, 2002 at age 34 from leukemia; her sister, Annette Cintorino Darch; nieces and nephew, Dawn Marie Cintorino, Dawn Schlenker and Mark Schlenker.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire staff at Shorewinds Nursing Home and VNS Hospice for the wonderful care that was given to Kathy.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National MS Society, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 900, Rochester, New York 14620. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Kathy’s name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Kathy have been entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Batavia - K. Richard Brumber, 76, of Batavia, a Resource Director at Jones Chemicals, Leroy, prior to his retirement, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home, in Batavia.

Mr. Brumber was born August 7, 1940 in Batavia, the son of the late Irvine and Betty (Hendershott) Brumber.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Batavia, where he served as a Deacon, former Secretary and Treasurer.   He was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton.

His wife, Frances (Capiello) Brumber died September 18, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Todd Brumber of Batavia; a daughter, Karen Brumber of Rochester; a granddaughter, Brooke Brumber of Batavia; 2 half-sisters, Deborah Donahue and Kimberly Brumber, both of Rochester; a step-brother, Joe Cooley of Elba, 4 sisters-in-law, Anita Hunt of Saratoga, Donna Mogavero of Batavia, Karen Fliflet of MT and Denise Connor of PA; several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Dale Brumber and Nancy Rocklein.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 am to 12 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where service will immediately follow at 12 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Verna L. (nee McCarthy) Heist

July 27, 2017: Beloved wife of the late John B. Heist; dear mother of Ronald (Kathleen), Richard (Mary), Joanne (Ned) Murray, Paul (Sandra), the late Pamela (Robert) Knab, Susan (Donald) Wery, Howard, Linda (Leigh) Martin, Margaret (James) Serafin, Maureen (Paul) Mack, Diane (Mark) Overhoff, the late Dolores Heist, and Steven (Sharleen); beloved grandmother of 42 and great grandmother of 70; dear sister of Kathleen (Leonard) Wagner, Rev. Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, Paul McCarthy, Elizabeth (late Thomas) Easton, Sr. Ellen McCarthy, SSJ., the late Nora (late Bruce) Bramley, late Margaret Mary (late John) Amedick, late Daniel (Marion), late Frances (Glenn) Kocher, late Stephen and late Thomas (Valerie) McCarthy.

The family will be present on Monday, July 31^st and Tuesday, August 1^st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, 4-6 E. Main St., Corfu, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 2^nd at 10:30 a.m. at St John the Baptist Church, 2021 Sandridge Rd., Alden, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Continuing and Home Care Foundation, designating the LIFE Program or the Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV, 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220; or to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218.

KELLY A. HULBURT ~ Batavia

Went to be with the Lord Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Batavia Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family at the age of 57. She was born September 24, 1960 in Batavia, NY a daughter of Jack Hulburt of Churchville and Shirley (Robinson) Hulburt of Batavia.                                                                                                                       

Kelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Batavia and formerly worked for John's Studio as a graphic designer. She enjoyed the outdoors, Conesus Lake, dogs (especially German Shepherds) and was a bit of a "Foodie." Kelly will be remembered for her kind heart and the respect she showed everyone she met. 

Surviving along with her parents is her sister, Vicki Hulburt of Stafford; nieces, Cali, Sarah & Elizabeth Emerson; great niece, Kira Gibson; great nephew, William Gibson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Please join Kelly's family in celebrating her life 11am Monday July  31, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to Volunteers for Animals/Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Road Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Kelly with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Sean M. Madigan, son of Sean M. Madigan and Britany L. Fay, both of Batavia, passed away on Monday (July 10, 2017) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Sean is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Brian L. Fay.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday July 30^th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Generation Center, 15 Center Street, Batavia.

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

Arrangements for Sean were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

She was married for 66 years to the late John Balbick, who died on July 4, 2014.  The couple lived in Batavia for several years where they raised 4 surviving children, Robert (Jane) Balbick, Mary Anne (Ronald) Metz, Elizabeth (Derek) Genesky, all of Batavia and Nancy (Edmund Schichtel) Balbick of Wyoming, NY  and several grandchildren, Katie (James) Bellamy and Lauren Genesky of Batavia, Kristen (Brian) Degnan and Richard (fiancée Emily Roehl) Metz, of Buffalo, Matthew (Theresa) Metz of E. Aurora, Geoffrey (fiancée Jessica Matlin) Genesky of New York City, Michael (Shanna) Balbick of New Jersey, and Stephanie (Christopher) Miller of Rochester.  Great-grandchildren Eleanor, Garrett and Levi Metz, Margaret, Molly and Erin Degnan, and Madeline, Mason and Liliana Bellamy also survive as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Devoted to her faith, Gladys along with her husband, John, were active members of Resurrection Parish, Batavia, for several years.   When the children were young, Gladys was an active volunteer, serving on the Bishop’s Committee and acting as chairperson for the annual church rummage sale. 

Gladys was also very devoted to her family, always giving loving attention, assistance and acceptance to her children, grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren.  She was loved by her adult childrens’ spouses as well as her many nieces, nephews and good friends and neighbors of the family.  

Gladys and her husband, John, were avid dancers, enjoying Big Band music dances in Batavia, Rochester and Buffalo with family and many friends.  The couple also enjoyed playing cards regularly with family and friends. 
 
During WWII Gladys worked at Curtis-Wright, Buffalo, NY as an expeditor, aiding the war-effort by making planes that served in the Allied Forces.  She also worked at the Batavia Daily News for several years in the mail room. 

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (July 31) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph School, 2 Summit St., Batavia, NY   14020. 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.

Batavia – Marguerite “Maggie” DiRisio, 90, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (July 21, 2017) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Maggie was born July 16, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Albert and Belle (Blandino) DiRisio, Sr..

Miss DiRisio was a long time member of Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church.

Surviving are a brother, Albert (Frances) DiRisio, Jr. of Greeneville, TN; a sister-in-law, Frances DiRisio of NC.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Dominic and Michael DiRisio.

Private services were held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  Maggie was entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

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

Celia was a member of Resurrection Parish, St. Mary’s R.C. Church and the Knight-N-Gals. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Celia was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and attended her first game at the age of 87. Mom enjoyed Sunday dinners with her sister-in-laws Mary, Joe, Rhonda, and Bella Barone. Celia retired from Robert Morris Elementary School as a Lunch Aide after 29 years. Mom loved us all beautifully and perfectly, she will be missed by all.

Mrs. Zito is survived by son Salvatore A. Zito of Rochester; daughters Concetta “Connie” Ray of Batavia, Carol (Brian) Wolfley of Alexander, grandchildren Sal (Aimee Michno) Zito, Jr. of Rochester, Anthony (Chaka) Ray, Sr., Jaime (Jason) Pratt both of Batavia; great-grandchildren Anthony “Butchie” Ray, Jr. of Batavia; Tory & Ryley Zito of Rochester, Anna Pratt, Naz Pratt and Adonis Davis all of Batavia; long time family friends Mr. Al (late Pat) Francis & family, Gail Francis Schnable; Mike (Kathy) Jackson, Matt & Teresa Jackson, Sam (Mary Jane) Sallome & Family. Loving friends & caregivers, Mary Beth Ells, Calla Wolfley, Leslie Hirsch, Olivia George, Roxanne Schulte, Gail Giuliani, Johnny’s Angels; Thank You; sisters-in-law Mary Barone and Kay Cianfrini of Batavia; brother-in-law John Miller of Rochester along with several nieces and nephews.

Celia loved color and the family would like you to please wear pastel colors to her visitation and funeral.

Friends are invited to call on Friday July 28, 2017 from 5 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 29, 2017 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St.; UMMC Foundation, 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to a charity of the donors choice.  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.

LeRoy ~ William G. Tripp, age 71, of Glenwood Drive, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017,  after a valiant fight with cancer.

     Bill graduated Magnum Cum Laude from SUNY Geneseo's Master of Arts program and went on to be a longtime (1969 - 2001) English teacher at LeRoy High School, where he coached and assisted with baseball, cross country and the filming of the varsity football games.  He was also a class advisor for many years.  He had a deep love of music and played the French horn.  He was an avid fisherman and bowler, and also enjoyed hunting, golfing and playing euchre. He was also a die-hard NY Yankees fan.  During his summer breaks and into his retirement years, Bill could be seen painting houses and providing lawn and garden services and general yard work around the area.

     One of Bill's biggest attributes, for which he was known, was his sense of humor and quick wit.

     He will be sadly missed by his wife of over 40 years, Susan Davis Tripp; his daughter, Allison (Josh) Mora of Buffalo; sister, Martha (Gerry) Garing of E. Glennville, NY; granddaughters, Charlotte and Juli Mora; sister-in-law, Barbara Tripp of Quincy, IN; father-in-law, Jack Davis of Horseheads; nieces, Sara (Mark) Tripp Betz and Meredith (Tim) Tripp L'Heureux; nephew, Paul F. Garing, along with two aunts, cousins and many dear friends.

     In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother, John Tripp and his mother-in-law, Grace Davis.

     At Bill's request, there will be no prior calling hours and services will be private and held at a later date.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested, with memorials suggested to either the Wilmot Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 or the William G. Tripp Scholarship Award, c/o Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service, P.O. Box 187, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482.

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

     Mr. Tripp and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.

Leon Watson, 91, passed away June 29, 2017. He was originally from Elba.

His family includes children David (Mary) and Bonnie (Robert) Wohlfeil; grandchildren Scott, Tim, Justin (Alicia) Watson, Heather and Heidi Wohlfeil; great grandchildren Amber, Megan, Alayna, and Brenan Watson; several nieces and nephews; a sister Erma (Paul) Joslin. He is a brother of the late Earl and Mary Fillette.

In 1944 he graduated from E.C.S. having participated in music and all sports. He met and married Lois, his high school sweetheart. Elba was their town, having been well known as a couple and volunteer team. They were even Santa and Mrs. Claus at their daughter and son-in-law’s business.

Leon worked on the Elba muckland, Kendall Refining Company as a salesman. Upon retiring he became the top salesman for Dekalb Corn seed, and was a NYS inspector for Comstock checking the crop fields. He was always very active in the community as a member of the Elba Presbyterian Church, serving as a trustee, elder, head usher for 15 years, treasurer, Four Fold Class, and choir member.

The Fire Department kept him busy as he served on the Board of Directors, secretary, chairman of the Recreation Hall, their Bingo caller, marched with the firemen and played in their band, a life member of the Genesee County Firemen’s Assoc., member of the Elba Town planning board, Grange, Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the Elba Elegants Entertainment Group.

He had many interests in hunting, music, antiques, gardening, and camping having taken the family around the USA, Canada, and Nova Scotia. As a couple they traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, and a cruise through the Panama Canal. He was a true Buffalo Bills fan,Yankees, and Syracuse basketball.

After leaving his home in Elba he resided at the Batavia Manor House where he enjoyed being the “chairman of the chairs”. Recently resided at the Brookdale Landing in Brockport.

Leon lost his Lois in 2010 after 66 years and now they will be together again.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29th at 11:00 in the Elba Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Elba Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary.

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

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

LeRoy ~ Ruth F. Antinore, age 99, formerly of Warsaw Road, passed away early Saturday morning (July 22, 2017) at the Lakeside Biekirch Care Center in Brockport.

     She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister, who loved family gatherings and holiday celebrations.  She was a hard worker, having worked from age 13 to help support her family.  She enjoyed dancing and loved all the time spent at her cottage at Guffin's Bay.  In her recent years, she enjoyed visiting and participating in activities at the Care Center with her new found friends.

     She is survived by her daughter,  “Chip” (Fran) O’Geen of LeRoy; her sons, Joseph Jr. (Joan) Antinore of Rochester, Jack (Emily) Antinore of Holley and David (Karen) Antinore of LeRoy; daughter-in-law, Grace Antinore of Tampa, FL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Eloise Ayers of Buffalo and Margaret (Patsy) Gallo of Batavia, along with several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph C. Antinore, son, James Antinore, granddaughter, Jeanette Antinore, brother, Elmer Graham and sisters, Ethyl Clark, Helen Coughlin and Arlene Corcimiglia Cichocki.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 3 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road, LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1425 Jefferson Road, 2nd Floor, Rochester, N.Y. 14623  www.mda.org  

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