Obituaries

LeRoy ~ Betty Orlando, age 87, formerly of Lake Street, passed away Sunday afternoon (Aug. 17, 2014) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

     Mrs. Orlando was born May 27, 1927 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Walter and Lillian Woodruff Trimble.

      She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking and baking for her family.  She was a New York Yankees fan and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and shopping.

     She is survived by her children, Joanne Orlando of LeRoy, Joseph (Bev) Orlando of LeRoy and Patricia (Dean) Messina of Dunkirk; her grandchildren, Dawn Orlando, Beth Orlando, Christopher Messina, Andrew Messina and Philip Messina; her great-grandchildren, Josh, Nate, Cristian and Timmy; her sisters-in-law, Sarah Lukas of Batavia and Connie Orlando of Rochester, along with many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

     Mrs. Orlando was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Orlando and a great-grandson, Ryan Orlando.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake Street, LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     Memorial contributions are suggested to the "Activities Fund" at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson St., LeRoy, NY 14482.

     Your memories and condolences may be offered to Mrs. Orlando's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.    

Patricia A. Morris, 63, of Batavia passed away peacefully under the care of her husband and daughter on August 17, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1950 in Batavia to the late Elbert R. (Doris Ostrowski) Ashton Sr. She is preceded in death by her sister Leona (Ashton) Benson and brother Elbert R. Ashton Jr.

Patricia was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was retired from Kaufman Footwear in Batavia. She enjoyed family gatherings as well as cooking for her family. She also loved to travel around the country with her husband.

Patricia is survived by her husband John Morris of Batavia; daughters Alyson (Christopher) Avino of Batavia; Heather (Rod) Martin of Batavia; sisters Marcia (Joseph) Palmer of Batavia; Andrea (Robert) Rindell of Corfu; Norma (James) Padilla of Orlando, FL; Deborah (John) Swabb of Oakfield; Doddie (John) McMillan of Batavia; brother-in-law Raymond Benson Sr. of Batavia; sister-in-law Linda (Sanders) Ashton of Albion; grandchildren Emma and Evan Howard of Batavia survive along with many nieces and nephews.     

Friends are invited to call from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday August 20, 2014 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday August 21, 2014 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Parish 8656 Church Street East Pembroke, NY 14056.

IIn lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity. For more information please call 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Joan L. Boyce, 85 of Batavia, passed away on August 16, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1929 in in Batavia to the late Martin (Mary Brundage) Kearns. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Ivan C. Boyce, grandson Michael Boyce, brothers Vern, Richard and Roland Kearns, sister Florence Jones.

Joan was above all things a mother and an excellent one at that. She loved baking with her grandchildren especially Christmas cookies, molasses cookies and blackberry pie. Joan loved bingo and was a Thomas Kinkaid enthusiast.

Joan is survived by her children Martin (Bonnie) of Augusta, GA; Marvin of Elba; Steven (Linda) of Barre Center, Jeffrey of Malone, NY; Brian (Chita) of LeRoy, Laura of Batavia; Craig (Susan) of Cheyenne, WY; Brenda Boyce of Batavia; Carol (Jerry) Tuller of Batavia; Daniel (Cheryl) Boyce of Elba; Dawn Cuthbert of Batavia; Peggy (Larry) Norway of Elba; sister Peg Wilcrout of Batavia; 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to be with the family from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday August 20, 2014 at the Elba Firemen’s Recreation Hall 7143 Oak Orchard Rd. Elba, NY 14058.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For more information please call 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

PATRICIA A. BERMINGHAM - Age 75, of Batavia, died peacefully Thursday afternoon August 14, 2014 at home while being cared for by her loving daughters and sisters. She was born July 24, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Lamendola) Panepento, also preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Bermingham in 1994, son, Robert S. Bermingham in 2010 and brother, Charles "Sonny" (late Joann) Panepento.

   Pat was a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish and enjoyed her devoted dog, Molly. She will be remembered as a wonderful, caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother.

   Surviving are her beloved daughters, Julie Bermingham of Rochester and Kelly (Kent R. Ewell) Bermingham of Batavia; loving sisters, Mickey (late Frank) Lachnicht, Mary Jane (Gary) Kiefer all of Batavia and Rose (Richard) Wright of LeRoy; grandson, Joshua R. Bermingham along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

   Family and friends are invited to attend Pat's Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 p.m. Monday August 18, 2014 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Entombment will be in the Monsignor Francis L. Schwartz Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.           

Please share your memories of Pat, with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

Tessacca T. Tundo, 26 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2014. She was born August 3, 1988 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Timothy (Genienne) Tundo of E. Bethany and Jilleen (Richard) Schoonover of E. Bethany.

Tessacca enjoyed swimming and music especially the Beatles. She loved her dog Chichi.

Along with her parents she is survived by her daughter Natalia Cessna of E. Bethany; brothers Cosmo (Sarah) Tundo of Pavilion; Ricky and Emmitt Shcoonover of E. Bethany; sisters Taralee and Leigha Tundo of E. Bethany, along with 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

Calling hours, Funeral Services and burial will all be held privately.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to her daughter Natalia. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.
 

Brockport - Rose (Martin) Ranlett, formerly a longtime resident of Corfu, passed away Friday (August 8, 2014).

Rose was the beloved wife of the late Herman Ranlett.

Rose was the devoted mother of Dr. Robert (Karen), Elaine (Dr. Richard) Chrzanowski, Timothy (Michelle), James (Cora), David (Cindy) and Nancy (Ryan) Peterson; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, August (Laura) Martin.

There is no prior visitation. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Akron Free Methodist Church, 6 Scotland Road, Akron, NY 14001.

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, PO Box 338 Corfu, New York 14036.

Marilyn Natoli, 72, of Burbank California formerly of Batavia passed away Thursday August 7, 2014 in California. She was born on December 13, 1941 in Batavia to the late Anthony (Carmela Zazzara) Natoli.

Ms. Natoli moved from Batavia in 1962 and she retired in 2013 from Sherman Oaks Community Hospital in California where she was a registered nurse. She loved to watch baseball especially the NY Yankees and LA Dodgers. She also enjoyed playing video poker in Las Vegas.

She is survived by her son Michael (Melissa) Camp of Burbank CA, daughter Debbie Gainey of Burbank, CA; brother Thomas (Sandra) Natoli of Chicago, IL, granddaughter Lindsy Gainey and great grandson Dillon. Marilyn also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends in California and Batavia.   

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday September 13, 2014 at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York. She will be laid to rest in St. Josephs Cemetery, Batavia

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

EARL F. PUNDT - Age 84, of Batavia, died peacefully at Rochester General Hospital on August 12, 2014 in Rochester. He was born October 8, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late Harry and Pearl (Goodenbury) Pundt, also preceded in death by brothers, Harry & George Pundt.

   Mr. Pundt was a US Army Veteran and a longtime member of Resurrection Parish. He was a former member of the Elba Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed fishing and miniature golf.

   Surviving is his beloved wife of 54 years, June A. (Thompson) Pundt of Batavia; loving children, Cheryl (Steve) Young of Batavia and Donald (Kathy McElfresh) Pundt of Akron along with 4 nieces, and a nephew.

   Private funeral services will be held by the family and burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.           

Please share your memories of Earl, with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

 

Sherwood J. Garigen, 104 of Darien Center, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 10, 1910 in Darien to the late John (Anna Ortner) Garigen. Mr. Garigen is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth (Schmelzle) Garigen; son Allen, daughter Lu Ann Lapp; brother James; sisters Marie Marzoff and Elma Garigen. 

Mr. Garigen worked on the Railroad for Erie Company for many years. He was a longtime member of the Darien Fire Company and loved to play Euchre. 

He is survived by his son Lee Garigen of Pike; daughter Sherry Garigen of Darien Center; son-in-law Chuck Lapp; daughter-in-law Barb Garigen both of Darien; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday August 15, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Cowlesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Darien Fire Company 10537 Alleghany Rd. Darien Center, NY 14040 or to Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.
 

Stanley Edward Telga (aka Stan the Man) of Myrtle Beach age 80, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014.

Born June 13, 1934 in Albion, NY he was a son of the late Stanley L. and Martha (Olzewski) Telga. Mr. Telga served in the U.S. Air Force Secret Service as a Radio Intercept Operator from 1952 to 1956.  He attained several awards and decorations. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1972.  He was a Business Education Instructor for BOCES in Mt. Morris and Batavia NY, an Adjunct Professor for Genesee Community College and Mutual Teller at Batavia Downs Racetrack.  He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and an hourly coordinator for Perpetual Adorations and a member of the Intercessory Prayer Group.  Mr. Telga was also a member of the VFW and Moose Lodge.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernadine Swierzinski and Eleanor Ostrowski.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Janet (Teresi) Telga formerly of Batavia, NY; a son, Kevin (Margaret)  Telga of Myrtle Beach; a daughter, Teresa (Scott) Shaw of Myrtle Beach; a son, Brian (Michele) Telga of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Cory Shaw of Myrtle Beach, Zachary and Alexis Telga of Rochester, NY; sisters, Shirley Zambito and Maxine Guzik both of Rochester, NY; sisters in law, Jessie Teresi of Batavia, NY and Margaret Teresi of Albany, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel, Murrels Inlet on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00PM.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 12,  2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church with inturnment following in the church columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church Debt Fund, 542 Cypress Ave. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

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LeRoy ~ Russell A. Shepard, age 80, of Clay Street, passed Sunday evening (August 10, 2014) at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

     Mr. Shepard was born February 5, 1934 in Batavia,  a son of the late Harry and Pearl Sage Shepard.

     Mr. Shepard and his late wife, Susan, will be remembered for their love of antique dealing and furniture refinishing.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Susan M. Shepard and a daughter, Wendy Shepard.

     He is survived by his sons, Russell A. Shepard Jr., Richard (Linda) Shepard and Michael (Dena) Shepard; grandchildren, Thomas, Jamie, Michael, Nicholas, Wesley and Macy; his siblings, Ruby (Reid) Ackley, Dorothy (Peter) Kelly, Robert (Barbara) Shepard, Sandra (Gerald) Sherman and Sharon (Russell) Kelso, along with many nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 ~ 8 P.M.  at the Living Waters Church, 30 Main Street, LeRoy, where services will be held on Friday at 11 :00 A.M.  The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the Living Waters Church.  Interment will follow in Machpelah Cemetery.

     Your memories and condolences may be offered to Mr. Shepard's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Shepard and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.

Kenneth R. Geedy, age 74, passed away at Englewood Hospital in Florida on August 8th 2014. He was born in Castile PA. Mr. Geedy resided in Castile NY on Silver Lake and spent winters at his Florida home in Englewood. Mr. Geedy worked in the carpet installation business his entire adult life. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife Karen M. Geedy and children, Kenneth (Terry) Geedy, of Wilmington NC, Wade (Connie) Geedy, of East Bethany NY, Bryan (Amy) Geedy of Castile NY, Scherina (Todd) Beam of Shippensburg PA, step children, Jeffrey (Amy) Kramarz, of Silver Lake NY and Kenneth (Becky) Kramarz of Stafford NY and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Wyoming Cemetery in Wyoming NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

Robert VanBuren, 94 of Rochester passed away peacefully August 8, 2014 at St. Ann’s Home in Rochester. He was born July 3, 1920 in Albany to the late Cornelius (Blanche Kaplan) VanBuren. Mr. VanBuren is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Jane (Benion) VanBuren and his second wife Betty (Beaver) Hardie VanBuren.

Mr. VanBuren was a World War II Army Veteran. He retired as an Industrial Supervisor in Albany, before that he was at Attica Correctional Facility. Mr. VanBuren was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Rochester, the Knights of Columbus, and loved to fish.

He is survived by children Katherine (William) Campbell; Mark (Susan), Brian (Robbie), Miles (Cindy) VanBuren; James (Betty), Robert (Janet) Hardie; Sue (Don) Townsend; Judith Hardie; Donna (H. Andrew) Fay; Nicholas (Katherine) Hardie; Mary Ellen (Chris) VanSon; William (Mary Beth) Hardie; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM, Monday August 11, 2014 at Sts Joachim & Anne Church 50 East Ave, Attica NY 14011. He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York at www.alz.org/WNY/. For more information please call (585) 591-1212or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Anita D. Scott of Perry died on Thursday August 7, 2014 at her home under Hospice Care surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Warsaw, New York a daughter of Louise Ellis Parker. Anita was a graduate of Perry High School. She was a bartender at the Vet’s Club in Perry and had worked prior at Scott’s Market in Perry Center selling fruits, vegetables and flowers. She was a member of the Perry Vet’s Club and the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach, and the Adirondack and Poconos Mountains. Anita enjoyed the company of her family, friends and her two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister; Tammy Reed who died in 1983, her maternal grandparents; John (Doshie Amburgey) Ellis Sr. and an uncle, Thomas Ellis.

Anita is survived by a Son Brandin Scott of Perry, her Mother Louise Ellis Parker of Perry, her Fiancé: Greg McClurg of Perry, 2 Sisters: Barbara Chapman of Perry, Sandra (Bret) George of Castile, 3 Brothers: Fred (Shannon) Reed of Filmore, Eric (Trish) Carr of Yorkshire, Todd Carr of Rochester, 2 Grandchildren: Jada Rae and Jacob Cole Scott, 2 special Friends Debbie Johnston and Vicki Bradner both of Perry, along with many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

Family and Friends may call from 11:00am -1:00pm on Sunday August 10, 2014 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC.  98 North Main St. in Perry.  Funeral Services will follow at 1:00pm. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the family to set up a fund for her grandchildren.  For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

John "Jack" Edward Ostertag, 87, of Attica, NY, went to heaven Tuesday August 5, 2014. He was born to the late Ted and Alice Ostertag, October 21, 1926, in Attica and was married to the late Jean Zinke Ostertag. Jack and Jean had ten children: Suzanne, Jacque, Nancy, Mary, Jeanne, John, Bettie, Mark, Robin, and the late Patricia.

He was a Building Construction Engineer in Charge for New York State General Services Design & Construction Group and a Consulting Project Manager for Construction Management Companies. Jack was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines.  He was a regular at the American Legion, Moose Club and VFW. Jack was also an avid boater and fisherman. In his younger years he was a great athlete and loved bowling and golf.

A viewing will be held from 2:00–4:00 and 7:00–9:00 Monday, Aug. 11^th at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Aug. 12^th at St. Joachim & Anne Church 50 East Ave, Attica NY 14011.        

Jack was a huge Buffalo Bills fan and is the great grandfather to former Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly’s late son, Hunter.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Hunter’s Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 643, Orchard Park, NY  14127, or online at www.huntershope.org. For more information please call (585) 591-1212or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.