Obituaries

Batavia - Edward F. Penders, 72, of Batavia, a kitchen designer at Chase Pitkins in Brockport, prior to his retirement in 1995, died Friday, November 12, 2010at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Friends may attend services at 10 a.m. Thursday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Memorials may be made to the family. Burial will be in Oatka Cemetery in Pavilion.

Timothy Jon Rittersback, 43, of Batavia, died Friday (November 12, 2010) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

He was born in Batavia on February 27, 1967, a son of the late Gay Mager Parker and Thomas Rittersback.

He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps.  He was employed by Arctic Refrigeration for 17 years and was currently training as a school bus driver with First Student School Bus Co. in Batavia.  He enjoyed coaching baseball, fishing and spending quality time with his family.

Surviving is his wife of over 17 years, Denelle "Dee" Marsh Rittersback of Batavia.  Three sons: Trevor, Travis and Tyler Rittersback at home.   His stepfather, David Parker of Hancock, MD.  Maternal grandmother, Kathleen Mager of Batavia.  Sister, Tammy Kelly of Berkely Springs, W. VA.  Two aunts, Teresa (Rick) Tamfer and Jennifer (Jim) Jacobs both of Batavia.  Three uncles, Richard (Victoria) Mager, Michael (Jill Smith) Mager and William (Patti) Mager all of Batavia.   Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He is the grandson of the late Hester and Carl Rittersback and Henry Mager. and uncle of the late Jason Kelly.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  Prayers will be Wednesday at 8:45 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church).  Full military honors will follow at the church.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to the LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN

Carol E. Schmitt, 89, of Akron, died Thursday (November 11, 2010) at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home inClarence after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Akron on November 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Ward and Ruby Danser Hunt. 

For many years, she was a sales clerk at Henry's Candies in Alden and was an accomplished sewer.  She was a a member of the Alden Presbyterian Church.

Surviving is her husband George Schmitt whom she married on Jan. 13, 1951.  Two sons.  Larry Schmitt of Los Angelus, CA and Lester (Laurie) Schmitt of Cooperstown, NY.  A daughter, Linda (Robert) Wideman of Akron.   Grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Brothers of Mercy Rehab Center, 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY  14031

No prior visitation.  Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.

Mr. Pascoe was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 9, 1942 a son of the late Joseph and Margery Smith Pascoe. Bob was a graduate of Perry High School class of 1960, Rutgers University Class of 1964 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering, and Boston University School of Theology class of 1968 - STB. He was ordained Deacon in 1966 and Elder in 1968 in the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. For more than 40 years, Bob served the United Methodist Church in Sheridan, Churchill Memorial in Boston, NY, Geneseo and Kenmore. He served a term as District Superintendent of the then Jamestown District of the United Methodist Church. A member of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, he was active in the First United Methodist Church in Perry for many years. A member of the Perry Rotary Club and Silver Lake Country Club. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, reading, writing (being the creator of Chippy and Choppy), computers, photography, boating on Silver Lake, and was a Civil War buff. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law: Alfred Allen, brother John Pascoe.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years Jane Allen Pascoe whom he married on June 19, 1965, a son: Richard (Dawn) Pascoe of Perry, a daughter: Julie (Craig) Pierce of Redding, Ca., a brother: William (Carol) Pascoe of Ocala, Fla., sister-in-law: Gwen Pascoe of Lakewood, NY, mother-in-law: Frances Allen of Perry, 5 grandchildren: Allysa, and Chelsea Pascoe, Kayda, Alan “AJ” and Raylin Pierce, along with 10 nieces,and nephews also survive.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday November 12th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday November 13th at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery Perry, NY.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Churches in Perry, Kenmore, and Geneseo or to the American Cancer Association.  For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530.

Elba - Mr. Carl H. Brinkman, 62, of Elba, an inspector at AGL in Rochester, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Age 71, of Syracuse, NY, died unexpectedly Friday morning November 5, 2010 at Lee Memorial Health Systems in Ft. Myers, FL. She was born March 1, 1939 in Syracuse daughter of the late Carmen & Jane (Barba) Romano, also preceded in death by her husband Richard N. Stauss and daughter Barbara Stauss. Mrs. Stauss worked for Home Depot and was a member of Holy Family R.C. Church in Syracuse. She enjoyed trips to the casino, Florida and spending time with her family.

Surviving is her loving children Richard (Leslie) Stauss of Oakfield; Timothy Stauss of Syracuse and Tammy McKiernan of New Jersey; brother Frank (Arlene) Romano; sister Mary Jane (late Bruce) Olmstead both of Syracuse; 3 grandchildren Steven Stauss of Oakfield, Kaitlyn & Shannon McKiernan of New Jersey along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will be present from 5-8 PM Friday Nov. 12, 2010 at B.L. Bush & Sons Inc. 10 Main Street Camillus, New York 13031. A 9:00 AM Memorial Mass will be Saturday at Holy Family R.C. Church 127 Chapel Drive Syracuse, New York 13219. Interment will be Onondaga County Veteran's Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC AT 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL (585)343-7500 OR VISIT BLBUSH.COM TO SIGN THE GUESTBOOK.

Jane A. Penkszyk, 90, of Alexander, died Friday (November 5, 2010) at Batavia Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Lackawana, NY on August 27, 1920 a daughter of the late John and Anna Bozek Penkszyk.

Miss penkszyk was a member of Sacred Heart Church and was a supervisor at the former W.T. Grant Co. in Batavia.

Surviving is a brother, Michael Penkszyk of Alexander.  Two sisters in law: Josephine Penkszyk of Batavia and Geraldine Penkszyk of N. Carolina.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is the sister of the late Walter, Joseph and Frank Penkszyk and Julia Latko.

Friends and relatives may call Tuesday from 8AM to 9AM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, where prayers will be at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.

Age 88, of Batavia, died Thursday evening November 4, 2010 at Orchard Manor, Inc. in Medina. She was born September 5, 1922 in East Pembroke, NY daughter of the late Glenn & Adelaide (Brownell) Dymond and also preceded in death by her husband Robert Husted in 1997. Mrs. Husted was formerly employed at Dohler-Jarvis, US Gypsum and the Batavia Equine Clinic, she and her late husband spent nearly 20 years in Florida before she returned to the Batavia area.

Surviving is her loving son & daughter-in-law Michael (Colleen) Husted of Batavia; brothers Douglas (Maryann) Dymond of Tonawanda, NY, Dean Dymond of Illinois, Robert (Gayle) Graham of FL and Ercel Dymond of CA; 3 grandsons Aaron, Andrew (Angela) & Christopher Husted all of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews.

There is no prior visitation and a Memorial Service will be announced at a future date. Memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Bergen - Mrs. Jane R. Ryan, 84, retired print shop manager at Union Bank of California located in El Cajon, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010at Lakeside Biekirch Care Center, in Brockport. 

Kalleen Mary Holihan, 67, of Batavia died Sunday (October 31, 2010) at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Long Island on November 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Walter and Sheila Darrnell O'Brien.

Kalleen was a craft designer and featured her creations at many craft shows throughout the area.

She was always helping others, even the animals.  She was the most wonderful lady ever to her family and friends.

Surviving is a son, Walter E. (Tami) Sutton of Batavia.  A daughter, Teresa (Stephen) VanSon of Darien, NY  Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.  A brother, Timothy (Mary Ellen) O'Brien of Perry Ctr., NY.  She was the sister of the late David O'Brien.

Friends may call Wednesday from 1 - 2 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. where services will follow.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Expressions of condolnce may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & VETERAN.