Obituaries

Eleanor B. Ernest, 83 of Stafford, NY died Tuesday April 20, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born November 10, 1926 in LeRoy, NY daughter of the late John (Teresa Roman) Bolsei.   

Mrs. Ernest worked as a bookkeeper at G.C. Murphy Company in LeRoy for many years. She was a member of the Stafford Fire Department Auxiliary.

She is preceded in death by her husband Adelbert L. Ernest (2007); two brothers Dominic and Joseph Bolsei; sister Teresa Bolsei. Survivers include daughters Diane (Edward) Warriner of Stafford; Lisa (Christopher) Palmer of SC; Julie (Ronald) Radley of Stafford; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

There are no prior calling hours.  Friends are invited to attend a graveside service 10:30 AM on Friday April 23, 2010 at Stafford Rural Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the family to be distributed to various charities.  

For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.

Batavia - Mr. Daniel M. “Danny” Pratt, 48, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family whom he cherished beyond all else.

Danny was born May 13, 1961 in Batavia, a son of Jane Juliano Pratt-Yasses of Batavia and the late Edward Pratt.

He loved to read and listening to music. An avid New York Yankee fan, Danny collected antique toys.

Surviving along with his mother is his step-father Peter Yasses of Batavia; his fiancée Karen Werwinski of Amherst. He found much comfort with her and they planned to marry this spring.

Also surviving are his three children, Ryan (Fiancée Talisha) Pratt, Robert Pratt and Laura Pratt all of Geneva; his many siblings, Gary (Sue) Pratt of Greece, Marty (Ann) Pratt of Batavia, Edward Pratt of Rochester, Debbie (Robert) Torrey of Batavia, Tom (Sandy) Pratt of Batavia, John (Jana) Pratt who is currently stationed in Germany and Mary Pratt-Kirsch of Batavia and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is predeceased by his brother, Samuel Pratt.

The family wishes to extend their deep appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Roswell Park for their loving care of Danny.

Friends may call on Saturday from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will follow at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Oakfield – Mrs. Genevieve I. Mikolajczyk, 95, a longtime Oakfield resident, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Heartland Nursing Home in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Mrs. Mikolajczyk was born in Buffalo on February 6, 1915 to the late George and Mary Salat Cupicha.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Mikolajczyk in 1981, her baby daughter, Mary Joan Mikolajczyk, in 1938 and her loving son-in-law, Richard Bezon.

She is survived by her children, Joan Bezon of Ft. Myers Beach, FL and her son, John (Barbara) Mikolajczyk of Campbell, NY; 4 grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) Sando, John (Jeanine) Bezon, Julie Mikolajczyk and Joseph ( Megan) Mikolajczyk; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Eleanor (Richard) Latko and Mary Carl; two brothers, George (Joyce) Cupicha and Peter (Corrine) Cupick; many nieces and nephews. 

She was the sister of the late John, Joseph and Andrew Cupicha, Stella Herod and Laura Dembski.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial to be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia’s Site, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements were completed by Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home in Oakfield. 

Bergen - Mr. James Cooledge, 84, of Bergen, died Thursday, (April 15, 2010)at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mr. Cooledge was born June 28, 1925 in Castile, the son of the late Clarence and Julia (Alcox) Cooledge.

A veteran, he served with the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Cooledge was an electronic technician in the laser lab department at the University of Rochester.

Survivors include a son, Paul (Lillian) Cooledge of Moravia; a daughter, Lynn (Donald) Marshall of Palmyra; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

He is predeceased by his wife, Maryellen Cooledge and his sister, Phyllis Couch.

There are no prior calling hours and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway West, Amherst, N.Y. 14228. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.

     Age 91, of Medina, died Monday afternoon April 12, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born Sept. 12, 1918 in Buffalo, NY daughter of the late William & Catherine (Fishold) Evans, also preceded in death by her nephew William "Bill" Fickel in 2005. She was a Registered Nurse for many years at Children's Hospital in Buffalo where she cared for crippled children. A kindhearted woman who was very giving, she enjoyed horseracing, traveling and the outdoors where she watched deer and geese.

     Surviving are her children Carl Kohl of Lancaster and Carol(Max) Karlstrom of Reno, NV. Her brother-in-law with whom she resided John Fickel; a niece Lisa Fickel of Medina along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     Visitation will be held Thursday April 15 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020 where prayers will be recited at 11:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site). Memorial are suggested to the Oakfield Ambulance Fund and burial will be in Grand View Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 - FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500 

Mary J. Slupski, 95, of Akron, died Sunday (April 11, 2010) at her residence.

She was born in Buffalo on March 5, 1915 a daughter of the late Anthony and Bertha Piotrowski Wyder. 

She was the wife of the late Joseph Slupski who died in 1953.

Prior to her retirement Mrs. Slupski worked for the former Henns and Kelly's Department Store, Dairy Queen and Buffalo Wire Co. 

Surviving are two daughters: Maryanna Callea of Akron and Connie Kuehlewind of Murtaugh, ID. Two sons: Joseph (Patricia) Slupski of Atlanta, GA and John (Wendy) Slupski of San Antonio, TX. 9 grandchldren and eleven great grandchildren also survive. Three brothers: Stanley (Frances) Wyder of Bason, Richard (Anita) Wyder of Basom and Edward (Joyce) Wyder of Akron. One sister, Victoria Graves of Akron. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was the sister of the late: Steven, Matthew, Frank Wyder and Clara Mrowka. 

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the

J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home

32 John St., Akron,NY

where services will be Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. 

Expressions of condolence may be made at:www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net of by calling the funeral home at 716-542-4747. 

Funeral services were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME. Ronald P. Konieczny, Director & Veteran.

 Brian J. Gazda, age 47, of Batavia, died suddenly Saturday morning April 10, 2010 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Buffalo July 2, 1962 to Bernard J. & Cornelia (Krygier) Gazda of Darien Center. Brian worked for over 20 years with the Local #13 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union. He had a great love of the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, boating and riding his motorcycle.

     Surviving along with his parents are siblings Bernard F. (Laura) Gazda of Corfu; Karen (John) Kattato of Lima and Pamela McDivitt of Reston, VA. Nieces and nephews Kelly & Michael Mustillo; Amanda, Allison, Connor Kattato and Evan McDivitt along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. 

     Visitation will be Monday April 12 from 7-9 PM & Tuesday April 13 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:15 AM Wed. April 14 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Chrisitian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Corfu. Memorials are suggested to the church and entombment will be in the Morningstar Mausoleum at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Lancaster.

ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585) 343-7500.

James. A. Kabel, "Red", age 64, of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield, died Wednesday (April 7, 2010) at United Memorial Medical Center after a long courageous battle against cancer.

He was born in Batavia on May 6, 1945 a son of the late Frederick and Marie Marks Kabel.

Mr. Kabel was a self employed carpenter.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia and served with the US Reserve Group of Batavia from 1963-1971.  He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing and sitting on his front porch.  He had an immense love for his craftsmanship, building homes and remodeling. 

Surviving is his wife of over 45 years, Donna Schoenemann Kabel whom he married on January 16, 1965.  Two daughters, Marie (Steve) Cone of Stafford and Amy (Kabel) Gautieri of Batavia. Two sons: Frederick "Fritz" (Donna) Kabel and James "J.C." (Kim) Kabel all of Batavia.  Eight grandchildren: Nate and Ryan Kabel, Madison Kabel, Olivia and Kyleigh Kabel, Andrew and Jennifer Wilkes and Justin Finch. Eight sisters, five brothers and  several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday (April 9th) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia where services will be Saturday at 11AM with Rev. Alan Werk of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net or by calling the funeral home at 343 - 6158.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia.

Ronald P. Konieczny, director & veteran.

Batavia - Miss Betty Scibetta, 85, of Batavia, died Tuesday, (April 6, 2010)at Crossroads House.

Miss Scibetta was born January 22, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Grace  (Gioia) Scibetta.

Miss Scibetta was a secretary, bookkeeper and optician at Batavia Optical and was a member of St. Anthony's Church. Miss Scibetta was a volunteer at the New York State Veterans Home, LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home and the Red Cross. She was very involved with her family and was a great bowler, having bowled in many leagues at Mancuso Lanes.

Survivors include a brother, Harry (Adeline) Scibetta of Albion; several nieces and nephews, including Mary Grace (Sam) Paradise of Batavia; several great-nieces and great-nephews, including Dan (fiancée Krysty Hayes) Paradise of Batavia and Melinda (Adam) Bloomquist of Alexandria, Virginia.

She is a sister of the late James Scibetta, Mike Scibetta, Sam Scibetta, Peter Scibetta, Mary Mancini, Carrie Messineo and Josephine Odessa.  

Calling hours are Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church, 122 Liberty Street, Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Mr. Michael L. Klinkbeil Sr., 74, of Batavia, died Monday, (April 5, 2010)at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mr. Klinkbeil was born July 3, 1935 in LeRoy, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Schwoch) Klinkbeil.

Mr. Klinkbeil was a truck driver at Falcon Transportation in Buffalo.  He was a pilot for twenty years with the United States Army.  During his time in the service, he served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.  Mr. Klinkbeil was a member of the Masons, Elks, VFW, American Legion and the Quiet Birdman.  

Survivors include a daughter, Jacqueline (James) Greene of Rochester; two sons, Wayne (Traci) Klinkbeil of Orlando, Florida and Michael (Theresa) Klinkbeil Jr. of Rochester; grandchildren, Joseph, Jonathan, Tayler, Jordan, Mollie and Matthew; two brothers, Clarence (Helen) Klinkbeil and William (Rachael) Klinkbeil, both of LeRoy and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley Klinkbeil; a son James Klinkbeil; a sister and several brothers.  

Calling hours are Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will be at 2:00 also on Thursday.  Burial will be in Stafford Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Mrs. Margaret “Louise” Stevenson Guiste, 74, of Batavia, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Mrs. Guiste was born October 24, 1935 Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank Robert and Rillie (Frey) MacAdoo.

She collected elephants and hats and enjoyed country music and dancing.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin G. Guiste, whom she married August 30, 1997; 5 children, Brad (Lori) Stevenson of Gainsville, Barb (Larry) Dewitt of Batavia, Bruce (Liz) Stevenson of Fulton, Bev (John) Dyrbala of Alexander and Brett (Bobbie) Stevenson of Batavia; 2 stepsons, Gary (Denise) Guiste and Patrick (Bethany) Guiste, both of Batavia; a brother, Don MacAdoo of Knowlesville; 2 sisters, Emma Pritt and Joanne Brown, both of Lyndonville; 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the wife of the late Robert Lewis Stevenson who died in August, 1983, sister of the late Bob and Ken MacAdoo and Leona Lang.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where services at 11a.m., Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or to a charity of the donor's choice.   Burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com. 

Batavia - James Cavalieri, 95, of Batavia, died Monday, April 5, 2010at Genesee County Nursing Home. 

Mr. Cavalieri was born September 25, 1914 in Batavia, a son of the late Dominic and Michelina (Amitrano) Cavallaro.

He was an honorable Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad for over 40 years. He tended his vegetable garden in the city and it was the envy of all who passed by.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary C. "Conzi" (Longobardi) Cavalieri whom he married December 21, 1946; 3 sons, Dominic (Sharon) Cavalieri of Batavia, Jimmy Cavalieri of TX and Ralph (Barbara) Cavalieri of Batavia; 3 grandchildren, Samantha Marie Cavalieri, Ann Marie (Dwaine) Ashlock and Jennifer Lynn (Robert) Hicks; 2 great-grandchildren, Alexis Marie Ashlock and Dylan Chase Hicks; 4 sister-in-law, Josephine and Barbara Cavalieri. Antoinette Giganti and Marge Bower; 2 brothers in law, Carmen (Lucy) Longobardi and James (Anne) Longobardi; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is predeceased by his brothers John, Jerry and Louis Cavalieri; step-brothers, Paul, Thomas and Joe Volino and step-sisters, Paula Baron and Rose Barrows.

Friends may call on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will follow at 12 p.m. Christian burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.

Byron - Mr. Everett H. Roda, 91, of Byron, died Monday, (April 5, 2010)at the United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Roda was born January 31, 1919 in Byron, the son of the late Albert and Blanche (Fidinger) Roda.

He was the Highway Superintendent for the town of Byron and was a member the Byron Presbyterian Church. Mr. Roda was a great sportsman, avid outdoorsman and he took great pleasure in riding his four-wheeler. A World War II veteran with the United States Army, he was awarded a Purple Heart as a result of being injured in combat at the Battle of the Bulge.

He is survived by his wife, Alice “Jean” Roda of Byron and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister, Gladys Kreger.  

Calling hours are Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 3:00 p.m., also on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Byron Presbyterian Church, 6293 West Main, Byron, N.Y. 14422 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Age 92 of Batavia died Saturday April 3, 2010 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born March 14, 1918 in Batavia son of the late Joseph & Rosario (Gringer) Irrera, also preceded in death by his siblings Nunzio, Anthony, Bill and John Irerra, Antoinette Oddo, Angie Fanara, Mary Partridge and Anna Vinuto. A WWII Army Veteran Mr. Irrera worked many years at Dohler-Jarvis. He was a member of Ascension Parish (former St. Anthony's) where he served as an usher. A member of the former St. Nick's Club, American Legion and Fr. Kirby Council Knights of Columbus. 

Surviving are his loving daughters Sharon (Bev) Cowell and Marie (Leo) Reger both of Conway, SC; a brother Cosmo (Pat) Irrera of Batavia and sister Rose White of Ohio; 6 grandchildren, 16 1/2 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday April 6 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:00 AM Wednesday April 7 followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial Ascension Parish (St. Anthony's Site). Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice and entombment will be in the Father T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL (585) 343-7500.

Rochester - Mrs. Gail A. Acton, 64, of Rochester, formerly of Bergen, an employee of General Motors in Rochester, for 15 years prior to her retirement, died Thursday, April 1, 2010at Monroe County Community Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Acton was born May 19, 1945 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Irwin and Dorothy (Withers) Minges.

Survivors include a son, Rodney Acton, Jr. of Rochester; a daughter, Shelly Acton of San Antonio, TX; a granddaughter, Storm Moyer of Greece and a nephew, Benton Minges of Dallas, TX.  

She was the sister of the late David Minges.

Friends may attend services at 7 p.m. Monday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St., Bergen. Memorials may be made to Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E.Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 or to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.