Obituaries

  William G. Kappus, age 66, of East Pembroke passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 with his loving wife by his side and into the loving arms of his Lord Jesus Christ. Born and raised on the family dairy farm in Eden, NY, Bill was the son of the late John and Ethel Kappus.

After graduation he attended Cornell University from 1969 to 1973 and was hired by the Farm Credit Association in Watertown. In 1978, Bill was hired by Farm Credit East in Batavia where he became the Branch Manager until his retirement on April 1, 2013. Bill served his community in so many ways. He was the Pembroke Town Supervisor for three years, Chairman of the Genesee County Republican Committee, a member of the Genesee County Water Resources Agency, Chairman of the Friends of Farm Credit-ALF Committee, among other community endeavors. Most of all, Bill was a true farm boy at heart who enjoyed working on the family farm in Eden whenever possible. His greatest love was for his children and his grandson William Ronan. Bill was the best husband and dear friend to Nanette for over 40 years.

Bill is survived by his loving wife; Nanette L. (Downey) Kappus; son Brandon William (Dr. Ashley) Kappus of Sterling, VA., grandson William Ronan Kappus; daughter Meghan Brooke Kappus of New York City; son Shayne Logan (Capt. Karen USMC) Kappus of Baltimore, MD.; Also survived by Daniel (Jessica) Hubbell and their sons Landon and Gavin of Lancaster; brothers John (Kathy) and Kenneth (Patricia) Kappus of Eden; several brothers and sisters-in-law and loving friends, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins; his dog, King Tut who was his sidekick and faithful companion.

There will be no prior calling hours at Bill’s request. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at the Northgate Free Methodist Church – North Campus 8160 Bank St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020.

Memorials, if desired, may be made in Bill’s name to the Friends of Farm Credit – Mr. Greg Melnick (Treasurer) 140 Leyden Rd. Greenfield, MA 01301 or any Rescue Animal Association for his love of all living things. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.

Sherman T. Gregoire, 91, of Batavia passed away peacefully at home with the comfort of his wife by his side on March 31, 2018. He was born in Getzville, NY on November 16, 1926 to the late Sherman F. and Sydonia (Dorywalski) Gregoire.  In addition to his parents, Sherman is predeceased by his children; Debbie and Cliff; brothers Mark, Giles, Tony, Bruce and Gary; sister Dolly.

Sherman was a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII with the Air Corps in the Aleutian Islands. After his military service, he went on to work at Bell Air Craft and then retired from DuPont in Buffalo in 1988. Sherman loved hunting, camping and anything that involved being outdoors. He enjoyed cookies and dark chocolate, cutting out coupons for his friends and granddaughters, but above all else spending time with family and friends. He will be missed by all.

He is survived by his loving wife; Lorena (Cipra) Gregoire of Batavia; children Thomas (Peggy) Gregoire, Guy (Susan) Gregoire, Cynthia (George) Wells, Scott (fiancé Debbie) Gregoire, Darryl (Raquel) Gregoire; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday April 6, 2018 from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 noon Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. Sherman will be laid to rest privately in Hillside Cemetery in E. Pembroke.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.

LINDA L. VALLESE ~ Batavia 

Age 65, of Batavia, NY went peacefully home to the Lord on Wednesday evening March 28, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born July 3, 1952 in Corfu, NY a daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Tompkins) Corcoran and was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Talbot and Burton Corcoran.                                                                                                                                              Linda was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish, she enjoyed gardening, knitting and painting. The last ten years with her illness confining her to a wheelchair never broke her spirit or the love for her husband, children and grandchildren. 

Surviving is her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary Vallese of Batavia; loving children, Michael (Karen) Vallese of Leroy, Jennifer (John) Suchy of Coxsackie, NY, Joseph (Elizabeth) Vallese of Oakfield, Mary (Seth) Leavitt of Las Vegas and John (Kimberly) Vallese of Punxsutawney, PA; cherished grandchildren, Allison & Nicholas Vallese, Hanna & Laila Suchy, Anthony & Andrew Vallese, Elias, Luca & Gabrielle Vallese; siblings, James (Jane) Corcoran of E. Pembroke, Janet (Lewis) Grasso of Batavia, Edward (Beverly) Corcoran of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Thomas) McMahon of NH and Carol (late Donald) Vallese of Rochester along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

The Vallese family will be present from 4-8pm Wednesday April 4, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30am Thursday April 5 followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site). She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and contributions in her memory can be made to the National MS Society P.O. Box 4527 New York, NY 10163. 

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

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

 

Batavia - Alice Z. Grady, age 78, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center, LLC.

Mrs. Grady was born March 25, 1940 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles Richmond, Sr. and Eleanor Wright Richmond.

A graduate of Batavia High School, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Batavia, Mrs. Grady was an avid bowler who enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR. She was a longtime season ticket holder with the Batavia Muckdogs. Mrs. Grady was the assistant cook for the Batavia City School District for 15 years  where she retired in 2010 and worked in the cafeteria at the former Genesee Memorial Hospital from 1958-1972.

Her husband, Karl E.  Grady, passed away on March 19, 1996.

She is survived by her four daughters, Phyllis Blumer of Attica,  Karen (Jeffrey) Tauscher of Basom,  Karla Grady of Alexander and Kristi (Dan Gilbert) Grady of La Plata, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Skylair and Richard Blumer, Alicia and Cameron Tauscher and Kyle, Christopher and Nicholas Bump; her brother, Charles (Sandra) Richmond, Jr. of Elba; her sister-in-law, Ann Grady of Byron, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces.

She is predeceased by her sister, Roxanne Farrington.

Alice's family would like to thank Dr. Kunle Odnsi and his staff at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Dr. Shoukri Wisa and the staff at Lipson Cancer Center for their years of care and dedication shown to Alice.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 190 Oak Street, Batavia,  where services will immediately follow visitation at 3 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., C/O UMMC, 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021. She will be laid to rest in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Alexander. Arrangements by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, NY.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Covington/Pavilion ~ Thomas N. Wilson, age 77, of Perry Rd., was called home to the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2018, after a short, but valiant battle with cancer.

    

A well known musician on the “country scene” for many years, “Tom” was a Viet Nam veteran of the US Navy, a devoted member of the Covington United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Pavilion Fire Dept., president of the Genesee County Fire Police Association, vice commander of the American Legion McKelton Post #350 in Perry, NY and a former member of the LeRoy Moose.  He was a friend to all he knew, touching many lives along the way.

     He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marian A. Wilson; his children, Harold “Woody” Wilson (Trichelle), Lynn Wilson, Timothy Wilson (Judy), Traci Wilson (Brian Castrachino), Thomas V. Wilson, Tiffany R. Wilson; step-children, Wesley Coufal, Melissa Coufal, Rebecca Robinson, Timothy Ruffin, Roger Fredricks, Linda Baker (Kester), Daniel Kemp (Lisa) and Gina Kemp-Mancuso (Tony); 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Joyce) Wilson of Wayland and a host of nieces and nephews.

     He was predeceased by his parents, Sidney and Lena (Inscho) Wilson, a son, Thomas S. Wilson, step-daughter, Heather Coufal, sister, Betty Wray and brothers, Harold and Ted Wilson.

     The family will be present to receive friends from 11 AM – 12 PM on Saturday, April 7 at the Pavilion Fire Hall, Route 19, Pavilion, where a memorial service with military honors will immediately follow.  A luncheon will be served following services.

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

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

Gerald (Jerry) Ernest Cox Sr., 73 years old, of Corfu/East Pembroke, passed away at home with family by his side on March 30, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.

Jerry was born in Batavia, NY on December 22, 1944.

Jerry was married to the love of his life, Carolyn (Johnson) Cox just short of 53 years of which they had 5 children.

Jerry worked at Doehler-Jarvis for 20 yrs., NY State Armory for 9 yrs. and retiring from Genesee Memorial Hospital.  He enjoyed coaching youth baseball, evenings out dancing, bowling, pitching horseshoes, the Buffalo Bills and gatherings with family and friends at the good ‘ol Cox residence.

Jerry is survived by his wife Carolyn Cox. Daughters, Jesslyn Elliott of Pavilion, Tracy & Michael Fitch of Bliss, Kathryn & Dale McBride of Alexander. Sons, Gerald (Jay) Jr. & Brenda Cox of East Pembroke and Ronald (Ron) & Angie Cox of Moncks Corner, SC.  17 grandkids and 13 great grandkids. Sister In-laws, Jan Cox and Annette Cox and many nieces and nephews along with close friend Carol Wade

Jerry is preceded in death by parents Guy & Altha (Horton) Cox of Oakfield/Perry, brother Elmer Cox of Oakfield, Garry & Shirley Cox of Oakfield, twin brother John T Cox of Oakfield and infant Ronald Cox

Please join the family in a celebration of life that will be held Saturday April, 7th 2018 from 3pm-7pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Hall located at 8656 Church Street, East Pembroke, NY (across from East Pembroke Primary School).

The family of Jerry Cox, thanks you for all of the many years of memories, support and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family at P.O. Box 185 Alexander, NY 14005. 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.

 

 

Bergen/North Chili - Passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, at age 97.  Survived by her children, Richard Reynolds, Donna (late Tom Fischer) Pringle, Gary (Bernie) Reynolds, James (Robin) Reynolds, Sharon (John) Lohman; step-sons, Ken John and Bill (Mari) John; grandchildren, Debra (Wayne) Klieger, Rich (Sue) Pringle, Brandy Reynolds, Brett (Annie) Reynolds, Brian (Catherine) Reynolds, Jay (Felisa) Reynolds and Matthew McGill; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Ethel is predeceased by her husbands, Merton Reynolds and Lee John and is the sister of the late Dorothy Hopson.  There are no prior calling hours and Ethel’s Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Bergen United Methodist Church 27 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Private burial in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.  Memorials to Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake St., P.O. Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.  Arrangements by H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen, (585) 494-1210. 

Rochester, NY ~ Dick Gamble passed away March 22, 2018 of congestive heart failure at Strong Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit.  He was active, happy and vibrant until the very end.  He died peacefully with family members holding his hands. If you asked people to describe him in two words they invariably would say “humble” and “gentleman”.

     Dick enjoyed a long and stellar career playing professional hockey for 19 seasons as a left wing for both the NHL and the AHL.  He was a no nonsense goal scorer (earning him the nickname “grumps ”) with an amazingly accurate and strong wrist shot (earning him the nickname “dead eye dick”). He had early success and hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1953.  He also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. But it was with the Rochester Americans that he made his biggest impact on the sport, helping his favorite team win three Calder Cups in ‘65, ‘66 and ‘68 capturing the the AHL’s MVP and Scoring Champion trophies. For many years he held numerous records which were finally broken by fellow Amerk and good friend, Jody Gage, who shared his iconic # 9 jersey, which has been retired and hangs in the rafters of the Blue Cross Arena.  After almost 50 years he is still fourth all- time in the AHL. 

     “Dick Gamble will always be remembered as one of hockey’s all-time greatest players and a legendary figure” said AHL President and CEO Dave Andrews.  In 2007 he was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame.

     Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in 1928 he was scouted at 17 to play for the Quebec Aces and then moved on to Montreal.  He raised three children in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; John Richard Gamble, Darlene Gamble (Scarlett) and Brent Gamble, all of whom survive their father. He is also survived by his five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

    

He was sent to the Rochester Americans team to play for one year and ended up playing here for a decade. He met and married his great love, his wife of 45 years Marcia (McNish) Gamble and stayed in the area for the remainder of his life. Dick and Marcia lived in Le Roy, NY for 20 years where they raised their son Craig Bradford Gamble, who resides in Brighton with his wife Beth Gamble.  Dick influenced thousands of kids positively with his hockey schools in Canada and Rochester.  He always wanted to make a difference in a child’s life. 

      After he retired from hockey he had a successful career in sales, with many years spent at Meyer’s RV Superstores in Caledonia, NY. Mr. Gamble and his wife traveled widely and spent their retirement years in Pittsford where Marcia continues to reside. He was always building something and his carpentry skills are known to many in the area.

     He will be buried in Macphelah Cemetery in Le Roy in early June when his immediate family will hold a private graveside service. A dinner to celebrate his life will follow.

     Donations may be made to the Rochester Americans Alumni Association, 111 Van Voorhis Ave. Rochester, NY 14617.

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

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

Byron - Marian D. Shepard, 90, of Byron, Designer at Francis D. Shepard Engineer & Associates, Byron, NY, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at her home in Byron.

Mrs. Shepard was born October 24, 1927 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Irving and Gwendolen (Durfee) Green.

  She was a lifetime member of the Byron Presbyterian Church, where she served as President of the Women's Association, Elder and Clerk of the Session and was active in the nursery school.  She was a member of Quota International of Batavia.

Her husband, Francis D. Shepard, died on May 13, 1996.

Survivors include her daughter, Gwendolen (James Crawford) Shepard of Byron, 2 grandchildren, Dida Shepard and Jamie Crawford; her sister, Eleanor Johnson of Byron; survived by nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth Foster Shepard who passed away on May 15, 2011 and her siblings, Lawrence Barker Green and Irving Durfee Green.

Services will be at a time and place to be announced.  Memorials may be made to the family. Private burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home of Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

  Betty M. Totten, 94, of Stafford peacefully passed away on March 12, 2018 during her seasonal stay in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on July 9, 1923 in Canadice, NY to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Oster) Buck. Betty is predeceased by her adoring husband Fay L. Totten; daughter Pamela Totten and son Kenneth Totten; great-grandson Lee Iburi; brothers Gordon, Clifford, Robert and Barton Buck; sisters Doris Martin and Alice Soto.

Betty continued to be actively involved with Hy-Hope Farms, Inc. operations until retiring at 91 years old. She loved and cherished all children and in her early years served as a superintendent of MUCC Sunday School and Summer Bible School, and worked with migrant children during the summer months.  Betty was gifted in the arts of sewing, designing elegant culinary wedding cakes, crafts, and enjoyed reading and travel.

She is survived by her loyal cat companion Toby; her children Linda (Charles) Miller of Warsaw, Richard (Bonnie) Totten of Morganville, Ronald (Barbara) Totten of Stafford, daughter in law Patricia Totten of Stafford, Brenda (Masami) Iburi of Morganville, Terri Ernst of Morganville; sisters Emeline Macomber of Mt. Morris and Viola (Marvin) Stokes of Elba; sister in law Carol Buck of LeRoy. Her loving legacy will also be commemorated by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Morganville United Church of Christ 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford NY 14143.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to No Kid Hungry in the US P.O. Box 75475, Baltimore MD 21275-5475 or Boys & Girls Club of America 1275 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309-3506 or Prevent Child Abuse America 228 South Wabash Avenue 10th Floor, Chicago IL 60604 or Morganville United Church of Christ at the address listed above. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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 ~ Lewis D. Mowry III, age 83, of Harris Road, passed away peacefully at home in the loving presence of his family early Sunday morning (March 25, 2018).

    

He was born Sept. 6, 1934 in Englewood, N.J., a son of the late Lewis D. Mowry Jr. and Isabel Gwynne Mowry.

     Lewis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly; sons, Lewis IV (Lorrie), William (Ann) of LeRoy, Timothy (Kristan) of Fairbanks, Alaska, daughter, Elizabeth (Jake) Fletcher of Salem, VA; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

    A lifelong farmer, Lewis started Mowacres Farm in Morrisville, VT in 1960.  The family relocated to LeRoy, N.Y. in 1972, bringing the livestock and machinery with them and the farm continues today.  He was proud of his chosen profession and was involved in numerous organizations through his years.  Anyone who knew him loved his dry sense of humor and ability to tell stories of his heritage.

     Special thanks to his care givers, Howard, Barb, Peg and others, for their professionalism and compassion in caring for Lewis.

     There will be no prior calling hours and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the American Parkinson’s Foundation,

P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9902, the LeRoy Ambulance Service or HomeCare & Hospice.

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

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

Patricia Ann (Forscey) Clauson (88) of East Pembroke, New York, passed away on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018, the first day of spring. She was born in Jamestown, NY, on December 6, 1929 to Helen (Bailey) Forscey and John George Forscey.  Patricia enjoyed her early years at home with her father while her mother worked at Bigelow's Department Store during the depression.  She grew up in Celeron, at a time when Celeron Park and roller rink were big attractions.  After graduating from Celeron High school in 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Clauson and they had two daughters.  While they lived in Lakewood, NY, she worked for an accountant, then as a teacher's aide at Lakewood Elementary. She was a member of the Lakewood Women's Club, Lakewood Methodist Church, and a bridge club.   For three years she operated her own gift shop "The Red Geranium" in Jamestown, NY.  Her devotion and care for her parents during their later years was testament to her commitment to family.
   
In midlife she moved to Batavia, NY to be near her sister Jeanne (Forscey) Seamans.  There she was employed by the Richmond Memorial Library as a clerk, where she could indulge her love of children's literature.  Following retirement she worked at Genesee Country Museum as a quilter.  Patricia's love for hand quilting, creating doll quilts,  reading, gardening, attending Herb Society, and spending time with her grandchildren filled her life with joy.  Throughout her life she loved vacationing on the coast of Maine, visiting Chautauqua Institution, antique and quilt shops.   She joined her family and  moved to mid-coast Maine in 2014.  Patricia spent her final year back in western New York state.  
    
Patricia is survived by two daughters: Barbara Clauson of East Pembroke, NY and Mary (Taylor) Pancoast of Steuben, Maine; two granddaughters: Anna (Peter O'Malley) Pancoast of Cambridge, Mass and Ingrid Pancoast of Portugal:  one great granddaughter: Iris O'Malley of Cambridge: nephew James Seamans of East Pembroke, NY, and many good friends and cousins.  She was predeceased by her sister Jeanne (Forscey) Seamans and her husband Ronald Clauson.
     
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday March 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary.  Burial, following the funeral, will be at Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke.  
Memorials may be made to Genesee County Animal Shelter at 3841 W. Main St Road in Batavia or the Richmond Memorial Library at 19 Ross Street in 
Batavia.

Bergen – Carolyn “Butchie” Weit, 70, of Bergen, passed away Friday, (March 23, 2018) at Unity Health System, in Rochester.

Mrs. Weit was born December 8, 1947 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Myers Robert “Bob” and Helen (Brundage) Blair.

Carolyn was a 20 plus year employee of Wegmans in Brockport.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed cross-stitch, crocheting, spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren.

She is the wife of Gerald Weit, of Bergen.  The two were married February 17, 1973 and spent 45 wonderful years together.

Surviving along with her husband are her children, Laura (Josef) Marcum of NH and Matthew (Jessica) Weit of Clarendon; two grandchildren, Olivia Marcum and Robert Weit; brothers, Richard (Lee Anne) Blair of IN and Jerry (Gail) Blair of LeRoy; sisters, Nancy Blair of GA and Linda (Richard) Ayres of Bergen; a sister-in law, Susan Menz of Honeoye Falls.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Carolyn is preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Weit.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Ave., Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Byron-Bergen Public Library, 13 South Lake Avenue, Bergen, NY 14416. Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.