Obituaries

Kenneth M. Price, 73, owner of KNK Plumbing, Heating and Electrical, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home.

Ken was born February 14, 1950, a son of the late Melvin and Helen Price. He was predeceased by his grandson Devante.

Ken was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy and was a long time volunteer for the Corfu Fire Department. He loved hunting, fishing and the Buffalo Bills.

Ken is survived by his wife, Diane; his brother, Keith (Joan) Price and sister, Karla Price; his children, Amy, Stephany, Klarissa, Nathaniel, Nicholas and Sam; his grandchildren Shaylynn, Tyler, Hannah, Aiynanna and Mekhi and his 6 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends may call Thursday, October 26th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27th at 11a.m. at the mortuary with burial to follow in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, with full military honors.

Shad Christopher Roy, age 47, of Pavilion lost his lengthy internal battle with PTSD on October 17, 2023.

Shad was born on July 14, 1976, in Buffalo NY, to Richard Roy and Philomene “Mae” Abramo. Upon Graduating from Pembroke High School Shad enlisted in the army following his father’s footsteps. After completion of basic training and airborne school he was assigned to the 82^nd Airborne. Shad went on to serve for 16 years of active duty including two deployments to Iraq first as a paratrooper then as a medic. Between these two deployments Shad completed French Airborne School.  In his years of service Shad was awarded numerous awards including MSM (2), ARCOM (4), AAM (6), Good Conduct (4), NDSM, War on Terror also completing ARBORNE, BNCOC, ANCOC, HAZMAT Certification. 

Upon Shad leaving the military, as Staff Sergeant SSG (E6), he moved from Western NY to pursue his passion for Environmental Services, this took him to numerous VAs across the country. In 2018 Shad moved back to Batavia NY and reconnected with his high school sweetheart and love of his life Julie Buzzell.  On June 3^rd 2023, they were united in marriage. 

Shad loved golfing, hunting, “attempting” to fish, cooking, camping, and everything music.  Shad’s caring nature was his best quality and his love for his friends and family was both unwavering and extraordinary, and thankfully will remain in the hearts of his loved ones forever.

Shad is predeceased by his mother “Mae” Roy and his beloved sister Sabrina Roy.  He is Survived by His wife Julie Buzzell Ingalls Roy of Pavilion, his father Richard (Patti) Roy of Mt. Morris, son Ethan Roy of Leroy, son Alex Roy of Texas, stepchildren Haley Ingalls (Thomas) of Pavilion and Kyle Ingalls (Lily) also of Pavilion, sister Margaret Nobles (Jerimiah) Johnson of Batavia, Brother-in-law Mike Buzzell (Beth) of Attica and many Aunts Uncles Nieces and Nephews.

Friends and Family are invited to calling hours at H.E. Turner Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia NY from 10:00am to 11:00am on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Shad’s Funeral will be on October 25, 2023 at 11:00am at H.E. Turner Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia NY. Burial in WNY National Cemetery, on Indian Falls RD, will immediately follow the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to DAV Disabled American Veterans or AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.   In Shad’s memory remember “LOVE IS THE GREATEST THING IN THE UNIVERSE, USE IT.”

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

Peter J. Dambra, aged 71, passed away on October 16, 2023 in Spencerport NY.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rose Dambra and brothers, Samuel and Thomas Jr. Dambra.

    After graduating from Elba High School, Peter attended Rochester Institute of Technology and received a degree in Business Administration in 1973.  Peter was dedicated to providing excellent customer service and as such he had a successful career in sales.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about American history.  Over the last few years, Peter had also learned much about artisan cheese while working part time at the olde worlde cheese shop at Wegmans.  He always brought the best to family gatherings!  He also had a love of animals, he never forgot the family pets and would always have a special treat for them as well.  Peter was a true gentleman; generous, patient, and kind to everyone he met.

     He will be missed and forever loved by his brother, Barton (Susan) Dambra, nieces and nephew, Thomas (Molly) Dambra, Heather (Michael) Fedele, Eileen (Stephanie) Dodd and great nieces and nephew, Abby, Ellie, Maura Dambra, and Ava, Michael Fedele.

     Peter’s funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 27 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.   He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.  

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Humane Society at Lollypop Farm.

     To leave a message of condolence, or for more information, please visit www.falconefuneralhome.com

Batavia - Neal V. Dancy, 95 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, (October 17, 2023) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Mr. Dancy was born August 13, 1928 in Meadowview, Virginia a son of the late Alonzo and Gertrude (Snodgrass) Dancy.

Neal served his country honorably with the Army. He was a truck driver with Leaseway prior to his retirement. Mr. Dancy was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He enjoyed tinkering and greatly enjoyed fixing most anything. Most of all, Neal cherished time spent with his family.

Neal is survived by his wife, Helen (Smart) Dancy of Batavia; children, Gail (William) Frega of The Villages, Florida, Cindy (Daniel) Baker of Batavia, and Timothy (fiance Megan Dailey) Dancy of Cape Coral, Florida; grandchildren, Ryan and Amy Doxtater, Lindsey Dailey, and Nicole Dancy; great-grandchildren, Ayden Rindell, Ryleigh, Mason, and Chloe Finch. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Along with his parents, Neal is preceded in death by a sister, Ramona (late Roy) Garrett.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Neal's funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 p.m. Burial in Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Elmer J. “Smitty” Smith, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Country Meadows of West Shore. 

     He was born October 15, 1930, in Gainesville, NY to the late Floyd and Clella (Mix) Smith.  Elmer was the widower of Margaret (Zuckschwerdt) Smith who passed in November of 2009 after they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage.    

    Smitty worked at a farm when he was young. It was during the depression and while he hated the work he always remembered they fed him well. He graduated from high school and worked for a year so he could afford college. He went to Heidelberg College in Ohio and right after graduation (1954) went to the Army (54-56). He wrote his own orders to be sent to Germany and that’s where he met Margaret. She worked at the officers club on the base. It took him a year to get her to the US. They were married 12/23/57 until she passed away in November of 2009.

     Margret, Smitty, Ellen and Mark lived in LeRoy NY. He left GM so they could raise their family in small town America. He was a Spanish teacher from 1962 to 1986, and worked at his friend Vic Blood’s Furniture store. Smitty and Margaret were very active in their church (United Methodist), The Vic Blood foundation (it established respite for elderly care and a day care), and a million other things. He was named LeRoyan of the Year in 2002. 

     In 1971, He took a sabbatical in Spain. They lived in Madrid for a year. That is where Ellen met her husband, Jose Miguel. They still live in Madrid Spain. Mark moved to Texas years ago and comes to see his father every Thanksgiving. 

     He loved to travel, music, art, anything Spanish, his friends and most of all his family.

     Elmer is survived by his daughter, Ellen (husband Jose Miguel) Ilundain of Spain; his son, Mark E. (wife Linda) Smith of Texas; two granddaughters, Margo C. (husband Patrick) Stanton and Amber Smith both of Carlisle; two grandsons, Alex (wife Fatima) Ilundain of Spain and Mitchell Smith of Texas; six great-grandchildren, James (wife Alex) Stanton of Fayetteville, Elysia Bibb of Carlisle, Cristina Stanton of Carlisle, Lana Stanton of Carlisle, Alex and Yago Ilundain both of Spain; one sister, Irene McGinnis of New York; and many, many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Gertrude and Jerry.   

     A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Falcone Family Funeral and Cremation Service, 8700 Lake Road (State Rt. 19) LeRoy, NY 14482.  A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Machpelah Cemetery. 

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Smitty to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. 

     To sign the guestbook, please visit www.hoffmanfh.com or www.falconefuneralhome.com 

Vera A. Pray, passed away on October 15, 2023, at her home in East Bethany. 

Born on July 11, 1970, in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Donald "Don" and Barbara (Osborne) Donohue.

Vera's personality was infectious and she had a large network of friends who cherished her company.  Vera touched the lives of everyone she met and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Vera had many hobbies and interests that brought her great happiness. She loved spending time outdoors, embracing the beautiful nature that surrounded her. Summer was her favorite season, as she enjoyed basking in the sunshine and breathing in the fresh air. Vera also found comfort in curling up with a good book or losing herself in movies on The Hallmark Channel or on Lifetime.

While Vera's passing leaves a void in our hearts, we take solace in knowing that she is now reunited with her late sons Jeffrey J. Wenzel and Timothy Jacob Pray. Their reunion brings us some peace during this difficult time.

Vera is survived by her husband Timothy E. Pray; her children James Solomonidis, Gregory Solomonidis, Alex Pray and Arianna Pray, who were her pride and joy. She is also survived by her brothers Robert Snyder, Michael Snyder, Greg Snyder, and Gene (Barb) Snyder and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home located at 403 E Main Street, Batavia. Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

Vera was a kind-hearted soul who touched countless lives with her generosity and love. May her memory live on forever through the stories we share and the love we carry in our hearts. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

We are sad to announce the passing of Velnona Krieger. She passed away in her sleep at the age of 87 Sunday morning October 15th 2023. Even though her failing health took her away, Vel's love for family friends and life continues like a beacon of light. As a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, the love and joy she gave will never be lost.

Vel is predeceased by Lloyd Morrison (father), Bernice Morrison (mother), Elnona Sharp/William (twin sister), Bill Sharp (nephew) and Marilyn Sharp (niece).

Survived by Richard Krieger (Husband of 65 years) David Krieger /Katherine (son), Leslie Krieger (daughter), Susan Hyman/Michael (daughter). Lauren Evans/Matt, Lisa Pitera /Ted, Richard Vogt (grandchildren) and Theodore Pitera (great grandson). Also survived by her extended family; grandchildren, Amanda & Chris Skotarczak, Julie & Jeff Stoll and great grandchildren, Jessica, Corey, Benjamin, William, Mason, Isabel and Nicholas. Niece and Nephew's; Cathy & David Rhodes, Daniel & Patricia Sharp, Ken & Linda Krieger and Bill & Shelly Krieger.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at H.E. Turner Funeral Home from 4pm to 7pm. 403 East Main St. Batavia, NY.

Please leave a condolence, share a memory, or light a candle for Velnona at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com

Ronald R. Smith, 71, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born October 11, 1952 in Erie, PA, to the late Raymond and Maxine (Gardner) Smith. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent and Raymond Smith, a brother-in-law Joe Honan.  

Ronald was a proud United States Army Veteran. He retired from Genesee Valley BOCES in Batavia, as a Teacher’s Assistant in Culinary Arts and was known for teaching his students about music as they listened during class. Ron had a strong love for his family and will be missed dearly. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Karen R. (Kluczynski) Smith of Batavia, son, Matthew R. Smith of Batavia, daughter, Beth Ann (Allen) Peters of Churchville, brother, Edward (Lynn) Granke of PA, sisters, Elaine Honan of Williamsville, Suzy (Robert) Weimer and Joyce (Fred) Taylor both of Florida, grandson Tyler M. and granddaughter Madelyn R., along with many nieces and nephews. 

There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org. To leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

Gary L. Caryk, March 9, 1966 - October 15, 2023 of Batavia, NY passed away October 15, 2023.  Loving father of Jonathan and Brooke Caryk; son of Gregory (Christine) Caryk and the late Barbara Caryk; dear brother of Sandy (Gilbert) English, David Caryk and Jerrett (Elizabeth) Allen.  Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY Thursday, October 19th from 3-7 PM. with funeral services to follow at 7 PM.  Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

June 18, 2013 - October 13, 2023. A light in this world, Levi Michael Zielonka entered this earth on June 18, 2013 into the grateful arms of  his parents and was received into the arms of his heavenly Father on October 13, 2023.

Levi gifted his parents Julie and Brian with the titles of “Mom” and “Dad” and the opportunity to witness zest for life and joy that will remain a legacy to them forever.  The origin of Levi is “united in harmony” and he embodied this by being the best big brother to Sofia, Noah, Ellie, Charli, Micah and Harper.  He was selfless in life and generous with love. Levi loved his family so deeply and so purely that his light will endure until one day they are reunited again in Heaven.

While Levi will be missed by his grandparents Mark and Sharon Zielonka and Dzia Dzia John Kochmanski, he was joyfully reunited at the gates of Heaven with his Babcia, Marie Kochmanski.  Levi will also be truly missed by his aunts and uncles: Amanda (Kenny) Almeter, Nicole (Larry) Lampke, Katie (Anthony) Poupalos, John (Marisa) Kochmanski, Mary Kochmanski, and Annie Kochmanski.  His memory will be cherished by many cousins, extended family, and friends; and his infectious smile will be greatly missed by his St. Joseph’s School family.

Levi was dedicated in his love of God and enthusiastically shared that love with others. This love especially came through while he was singing his praises to God at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and while learning to play hymns during piano lessons.  After Sunday church services, Levi could be found enjoying his second great passion, sports.  Whenever he was  tossing a football around or reciting sports statistics, he was in his element.

The family will be present to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY on Friday from 1-3 and 5-7 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Resurrection Parish/St. Joseph Site, 303 E. Main St., Batavia, NY on Saturday, October 21st at 10 AM (please assemble at church)  To honor Levi’s memory, please feel free to wear your favorite sports jerseys or team wear to the funeral Mass.  Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

Aileen Ziehm, 96 of Corfu, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 14, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born July 21, 1927 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Prescott Sanders.

Aileen was the wife of the late Werner Carl Ziehm who passed away December 22, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter, Sonia (Doug) Doktor of Corfu. Grandchildren, Brian Doktor of Corfu and Rebecca Doktor of California. Great-grandchildren, Jenna Doktor of Kentucky and Emily Doktor of Rochester.

There will be no prior visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Indian Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Pembroke Vol. Fire Department or the Indian Falls Vol. Fire Department. 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.

Betty Jane Heaman passed away peacefully at 101 years of age on October 12, 2023 at Crossroads House in Batavia surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1921 in Bethany Center to the late Charles Wesson Phillips and Nellie (Cox) Phillips. In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, E. James Heaman and sisters, Doris Darch and Olive Bush.

Betty Heaman, affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Fast Betty”, lived life to the fullest. She worked as a telephone operator, homemaker, and stay at home mother. Betty was a long time 4-H leader and the family hair stylist and cake decorator. She was an active member of the LeRoy United Methodist Church where she participated in the Priscilla Circle and Bible studies and volunteered at many church functions. Betty golfed until the age of 92, bowled, rode horseback, was an excellent seamstress, and artist. She loved hats and shoes, made the very best apple pies, and was an incredible role model and gift to her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Betty Heaman is survived by her daughters Ellen (Nick) Zinni and Jane (Ted) Darocha, sister-in-law, Betty Lou Welker; grandchildren, Bethany (Zak) Brooks, Rose Zinni, Melanie (Brad) Cottier, and James (Carrie) Darocha; six great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LeRoy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Park. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House in Batavia or the LeRoy United Methodist Church.

We are sad to announce the passing of Jerry Gerard “Jiggs” Capamaggio of Elkin, NC, formerly of Byron, NY. Jerry passed peacefully at home on October 14, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 95 years old.

Jerry was born on May 12, 1928, in Rochester, New York.

Jerry was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley, who passed away in 2005; his parents Phoebe (Dean) Capamaggio and Henry “Hank” DeGroote; and siblings Faxon, Gertrude “Gert”, Irene “Dot”, Colina “Keena”, Louis “Duke”, and Anna “Annie”.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Judy (Chip) Pierce of Elba NY and sons, Steven (Linda) Capamaggio of Elkin NC and Scott (Donna) Capamaggio of Greensboro NC; seven grandchildren, Gina (Jeff) Lathan of Byron NY, Rebecca (Vince) Schnitzer of Elba NY, Tricia Doty (Jerry) of Elba NY, Tabatha (David) Jones of Jamestown NC, Nicholas (Lauren) Capamaggio of Jamestown NC, Michele Capamaggio of Elkin NC and Pamela (David) Ballou of Asheboro NC; eighteen great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jenna, Jacob, Joey, Joshua, Adrianna, Jonathan, Jared, Ciarra, Isabelle, Abigail, Cody, Bennett, William, Peter, Parker, Matthew, and Max; and six great-great grandchildren, Mavrick, Everley, Brayden, Cameron, Madeline and Addisyn; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was an honored veteran who enlisted in the United States Army, and served our country during the Korean War. During the 1950’s Jerry became the first Italian fireman in the West Brighton (NY) Fire Department. He went on to become Battalion Chief.

Professionally, Jerry pursued his dreams with determination and tenacity. From his humble beginnings, as a child born on the cusp of the Great Depression, Jerry became a self-taught, successful entrepreneur. His appreciation for hard work, building relationships, and taking risks was deeply engrained into his being. He loved to “wheel and deal” and enjoyed everything that encompassed building something from the ground up. He was the proprietor of Ye Old Mill Soda Fountain & Restaurant, The Oasis Bar, The Breezy Bend Inn, and Caps Tavern. He owned JC Restoration; was a modular home distributor and builder for many years; was a real estate agent, earning salesman of the year in 1967; bought, renovated, and sold properties from New York to North Carolina; owned and managed rental properties; and was always buying and selling automobiles... just to name a few of his endeavors.

Jerry lived life with zeal. He enjoyed antique cars (especially his 1929 Buick and 1948 Desoto), attending car shows, sulky horse racing (He owned several horses based at Batavia Downs (NY) during the 1970’s and 1980’s), tinkering in his barns and garages, playing slots at the casino, engaging with people, and sharing endless stories of his incredible life. With the help of his grandson, he even published a book about his life titled “The Good Old Days: Through the Eyes of Jiggs”.

Jerry was generous with his time, his knowledge, and his resources. He was always willing to lend a hand, help someone get on their feet, right a wrong, open opportunities for others, and provide a place of safety, security, and sometimes second chances for individuals who otherwise may not have such things.

More than anything, Jerry loved his family. They are his true legacy. He instilled the importance of family, generosity, hospitality, helping those in need, humility, thriftiness, determination, living life to the fullest, and the satisfaction of being able to declare “I did it my way”.

On October 21, 2023 at 1:00pm services will be held at Gina and Jeff Lathan’s property, 7790 Byron-Holley Road, Byron NY 14422. Immediately followed by grave side service at St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, North Main Street, Churchville, NY. Family and friends are invited to join Jerry’s family, at 4:00pm, for a Celebration of Life gathering back at Gina & Jeff’s.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made, in Jerry’s name, to Mountain Valley Hospice, 968 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621(mtnvalleyhospice.org) or City of Refuge Community Church, 154 Bridge Street, Jonesville, NC 28642.

Sharon A. Valle, 80 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. She was born February 12, 1943 in Warsaw, to the late Savatore and Mary Jane (Barkley) Valle. 

Sharon retired as a Correctional Officer after many years at Albion Correctional Facility. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. Sharon loved spending time with family, especially her grandsons and their fishing trips to Point Breeze.  

She is survived by her beloved sons, Christopher (Joy) Valle and Michael “Bubbles” Valle both of Batavia, grandsons, Victor and Max, sister Mary Ellen Valle Bennett of San Diego, CA; nephew Eric (Patti) Bennett and Niece Larisa Bennett. 

There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. To leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

Batavia - Roxanne Choate, 80 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (October 5, 2023) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy.

Mrs. Choate was born July 14, 1943 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Rachel (Schoenthal) King.

Music was an enormous part of Roxie's life. She was a music teacher at Oakfield Alabama, President of the Genesee Symphony Orchestra, Choir Director, member of the Bell Choir, and Organist at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for many years.

Beyond music, Roxie cherished time spent with her family. She enjoyed cooking for and vacationing with her family in the Outer Banks. When not making music, teaching, or spending time with her family, Roxy could often be found in her garden which she deeply enjoyed. A life long lover of animals, Roxie cherished her kitties which she cared for as if they were human members of her family.

Surviving is her husband, Michael Choate of Batavia; children, Chris (Michelle) Choate of Alexander, David (Stephanie) Choate of Spencerport, and Jennifer (Aaron) Batchellor of LaMarque, Texas; grandchildren, Nicholas Choate, Emily (Daniel) Patrick, Natalie, Ryan, and John Choate, Jackson and Camden Batchellor; great-grandson, Connor Patrick; brother, Steven King of Batavia; sister, Linda (Brian) Daviau of Batavia.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, (October 20, 2023)  from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia (please use School Street entrance). Roxanne's Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, (October 21, 2023) from Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street in Batavia.  Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Batavia First Presbyterian Church.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.