Obituaries

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.

Ralph F. Torcello, 86, a lifelong resident of Batavia, died Saturday (October 30, 2010) at Lakeside Hospital in Brockport, NY.

He was born February 14, 1924, a son of the late Frank and Amelia Kocur Torcello.  He was a 1942 graduate of Batavia High School and was very active in track and field and other sports.

A World War II veteran, he served as CPO 1st Class with the Naval Armed Guard Fleet in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres.  He was a member of the USN National Armed Guard WWII Veterans Accociation and the Sampson WWII Navy Veterans Inc.

He retired in 1985 as a skilled trades Supervisor from Delco Products in Rochester and was a member and Vice Commander of the Glenn S. Loomis Post 332 American Legion in Batavia.  He was a member and Past President of  Byron Kiwanis, member of the Batavia Moose Club, Perry Old Orchard Game Club,  Stafford Historical Society.  Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church) and a former member of the Holy Name Society.

Surviving is his wife of over 64 years, Joan D. Waclawski Torcello.  Four children: Patricia A. (Joseph) Catalina of Valatie, NY, Marcia A. (Joseph) Rice of East Liverpool, OH, Ronald R. (Mary Cane) Torcello of Churchville, NY and Robin J. (Stephen) Hodownes of Honeoye Falls, NY.  Eight grandchildren and one great grand daughter also survive.  

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary T. Colombo and brother, Frank J. Torcello.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA,  where prayers will be Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church).

Interment with full Military Honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, American Cancer Society , Mass Offerings or a charity of the donors preference.

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.

Batavia - Mr. Keith G. Gerrish, age 64, of Batavia, formerly of Spencerport, an electrical engineer at Hover-Davis in Rochester, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the Batavia Nursing Home.

Akron - Mr. John G. Spaeth, 95, of Akron, a test specialist at Niagara Mohawk Power Co., in Batavia, died Saturday, October 30, 2010at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Lancaster.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Oakfield United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy West, Amherst, NY 14228 or to Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 S. Main St., Oakfield, NY 14125. Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield. Burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Oakfield - Robert (Bob) Kachelmeyer, 84, of Oakfield, entered into rest Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Crossroads House surrounded by his loving family.

Of Batavia, Age 88, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon October 27, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born June 29, 1922 in Batavia son of the late Floyd & Marjorie (Hensel) Rice also preceded in death by a  sister Alvira Graves. Mr. Rice was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corp., serving as a flight instructor and pilot. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, an employee of Graham Manufacturing Co. for 41 years as a draftsman and retired as Chief Designer in 1986. A member of the Batavia Lions Club having served as a director and tail twister, life member of the Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association (Godfrey's Pond), an umpire & member at the inception of Little League Baseball in Batavia, member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Batavia.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 66 years Lillian (Nyquist) Rice of Batavia; loving children Karen Anne (Joseph) DeLeo of Ashburn Farm, VA and Richard (Margaret) Rice of Sharon, MA; 2 grandchildren Lucas & Katherine Rice along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will be present from 1-2:00 PM Sunday October 31, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Memorials in Ellie's memory can be made to the Batavia Lions Club PO Box 456 Batavia, New York 14021. Interment will be in Morganville Cemetery.

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 AT (585)343-7500.

Batavia - Mr. Robert J. Bartz, Sr., 89, a retired machinist at Chapin Manufacturing, died October 27, 2010 at the United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Bartz was born September 4, 1921 in Stafford, the son of the late John and Flossie Harvey Bartz.

He served as a medic with the 33rd General Hospital Division of the US Army during World War II. At the Memorial Day Parade of 2010 he was one of the three WWII Veterans who marched in the parade.

A self taught carpenter, he enjoyed remodeling and repairing homes. He was a devoted father and grandfather who was involved with all the activities of his family. He attended the First Baptist Church of Batavia.

His wife, Helen Bartz, died 1997. He was the grandfather of the late David Brew and brother of the late James Heale and Albert Bartz.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Judith) Bartz of Batavia and Larry Bartz of Buffalo; two daughters, Diane (Mark) Keicher of Alexander and Shirley (Robert) Gouger of Batavia; four brothers, John Bartz, Francis (Alice) Bartz, Henry (Jane) Bartz and Harvey (Laurie) Bartz; four sisters, Viola Hale, Elizabeth Heale, Julia Wallace and Bertha Gage; 5 grandchildren, William (Karen) Brew, Daniel Bartz, Kristopher Bartz, Jeffrey (Lindsey) Pursel and Christy Pursel; 3 great-grandchildren, Marc, Dylan and Brandon and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Burial with military honors will be in Grand View Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Mr. William C. Lacy, 61, of Bergen, construction worker for Gallina Development in Rochester, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Lacy was born May 12, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late Cecil and Helen Redinger Lacy.

A 1967 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, Bill was a member of the Flowercity Sportsmen, Godfrey's Pond and a lifetime member of the Bergen Rod and Gun Club. Bill was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed doing woodwork. A veteran, he served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Leeanne Palmer Lacy whom he married June 28, 1975; his son, Sean (Taylor Brenkus) Lacy of Bergen; his daughter, Jennifer Lacy of Bergen; two grandchildren, Alexus and Ryder Lacy; his brother, Robert (Frances Smith) Lacy of Spencerport; his sister, Deborah (Thomas) Mayne of Albion; his sister-in-law, Judith (Henry) Alderson of Nevada; three nephews, Michael West and David and Douglas Alderson; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and aunts.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Byron Cemetery, Townline Road, Byron. Memorials may be made to Bergen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, New York 14416 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia- Lillian L. Wilson, age 93, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Batavia Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past four years.

She was born on July 15, 1917 in Hardinville, Illinois a daughter of the late John and Daisy (Shipman) Higgins.

On June 11, 1937, Lillian married Walter Wilson in Hardinville, Illinois. They were married 55 years before Walter's death in 1995.

Surviving are a daughter Jacqueline and a son-in-law Kenneth Witt of Batavia; a sister Pat Butcher and a brother-in-law Bob Butcher of Robinson, Illinois, three grandsons and their wives, 6 great grand children, 2 nieces, and 2 nephews.

Lillian was pre-deceased by two brothers John Junior and Harold Higgins.

There are no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 23 North Main, Elba on Saturday, October 30th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elba First Presbyterian Church of Elba, 23 North Main Street, Elba, New York 14058. Condolence may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

 
Batavia - Mr. Earl K. Tatro, 86, of Batavia, died Tuesday, (October 26,
2010) at home while under the care of Homecare and Hospice.

Mr. Tatro was born January 19, 1924 in Vergennes, Vermont, a son of the
late Leo and Phyllis (Hall) Tatro.

A veteran, he served with the United States Navy and was a stone crusher
at the former Genesee-LeRoy Stone in Stafford. Mr. Tatro enjoyed wood
crafting, making model ships and gardening.

Survivors include his children, Earlene (Louis) Howard of Stockdale,
Texas, Dannis Blanco of Atlanta, Georgia, William Blanco of Niagara Falls,
Gail Carpenter of Batavia, Sandra (Scott) Ohlson of East Bethany, Lavine
Scroger of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Bronco Blanco of Batavia, Jesse
(Julie) Blanco of Batavia and Angela Blanco of Batavia; 34 grandchildren;
39 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tatro is predeceased by his wife, Ardella Tatro and two brothers,
Arlyn Tatro and Leo Tatro Jr.

Calling hours are Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Oakfield United
Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street, Oakfield, where services will be at
10:00 a.m. also on Saturday. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.
Memorials may be made to the family.  Condolences may be made at
www.burdettandsanford.com.  Arrangements were completed by the Burdett and
Sanford Funeral Home.
 

Beulah M. Drachenberg, "Bea", 76, of Clarence Ctr., died Friday (October 22, 2010) at the home of her daughter in Middlesex, NY.

She was born in Alabama, NY on May 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Ella Ostrander Woodrich.

She was a shoe sewer at  P.W. Minor Shoe Factory in Batavia prior to her retirement and enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Surviving is her husband of over 29 years, Otto Drachenberg.  Two daughters and a son in law: Debra Ames of Middlesex, NY and Cindy and James Williams of St. Cloud, FL.  A son and daughter in law, Terry and (Deborah) Conrad of Alabama, NY.  Stepchildren: Linda and Joseph Cipriano of So. Carolinaand Todd and June Drachenberg of Sanborn, NY.   Two sisters in law: Gertrude Woodrich of Batavia and JoAnn Leaton of Byron.  Ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was the sister of the late: Alfred, Harold (late Shirely) and Lawrence Woodrich.

Friends may call Monday at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA from 4 - 7:30 PM.  Services will be Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia at 11 AM with Rev. Allen Werk, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Alabama Cemetery in Alabama, NY.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 or Yates County Hospice, 756 Preemption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.

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.