Obituaries

Lorraine R. Silvernail, 83 of Batavia passed away Sunday January 18, 2015 peacefully at New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia.  She was born on September 14, 1931 in Batavia to the late Leo (Gladys Fagan) Kearney.  Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd G. Silvernail Sr. and son Lloyd G. Silvernail Jr.

Lorraine worked for Genesee County Department of Social Services. She was a lifetime member of Resurrection Parish. She will be remembered for the love she had for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, dogs and horses.  

She is survived by her daughters Linda (William) Frank of Elba; Lee Ann (Timothy) Tyler of Stafford, Lori Silvernail of Batavia, 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call from 12-2 PM Tuesday January 20, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY.  A 2:00 PM Funeral Service will follow calling hours at the Funeral Home.  She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals 3841 West Main St. Rd. Batavia, New York 14020 or to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org. 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.

HELEN C. DUNN - age 92, of Batavia, died peacefully Friday afternoon January 16, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1922 in Bethany, NY to the late Theophil and Agnes (Skotnicki) Zajaczkowski, also preceded in death by her longtime companion, Robert Henry; siblings, Stanley, Matthew, Alexander, John, Sylvester, Casimer and Sophie Zajaczkowski.

   Helen was a member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart), she enjoyed playing bingo, collecting toy bears and Polish Music.

   Surviving are her children, Raymond (Barbara) Dunn of MD, Paul (Dawn) Dunn of Attica and Debra Dunn of TN; brother, Walter Zajaczkowski of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

   The Dunn Family will be present from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited at 11:00 a.m. followed by a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

   Please leave your words of comfort to Helen's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

Marion F. Murphy, 100 of Hamburg, passed away Friday January 16, 2015 peacefully at home. She was born on January 16, 1915 in Elba to the late James (Elizabeth Motz) German. Marion is preceded in death by her husband Sylvester  “Pat” W. Murphy; son Edward Murphy, brothers James and Charles German; sisters Helen Benthin, Dorothy Howe and Alice German.

Marion was a loving housewife and mother. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima in Elba, the Altar & Rosary Society and currently attended Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church in Hamburg. Mrs. Murphy was always doing crafts, making things and she worked endlessly helping out the Church. She learned many things at the Home Bureau and enjoyed her time spent there.

Marion is survived by her sons Thomas Murphy of Batavia, David (Peggy) Murphy of Medina; daughter Elizabeth (James) Henneberg of Hamburg; daughter-in-law Shirley, 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 2-6 PM Sunday January 18, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY. Prayers will be recited 9:15 AM on Monday January 19, 2015 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main Street Elba, New York 14058. She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main Street Elba, NY 14058 or to the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department 301 Union St. Hamburg, NY 14075. 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.

E. Bethany ~ Evelyn I. Nichols, age 88, of Ellicott St. Rd., passed away at home Wednesday morning, January 14, 2014.

    

Mrs. Nichols was born June 25, 1926 in Perry, a daughter of the late Harold and Eva Snider Phillips.

     She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister, who was very devoted to her family.  She enjoyed playing cards and dining out.

     She is survived by her children, Sandra Filio of LeRoy and Daniel (Shelly) Nichols of E. Bethany, grandson, Bryan Hargrave of Wyoming, a great-grandson, Daniel Nichols III,  her sister, Joyce Herold of Pavilion, along with several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald "Whitey" Nichols and her grandson, Daniel Nichols II.

     Family and friends may call on Monday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M.  Interment in East Bethany Rural Cemetery will immediately follow.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Nichols' family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

      Mrs. Nichols and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  585-768-2400

Richard Gay, 65, of  Batavia passed away peacefully Wednesday January 14, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born March 5, 1949 in Kittanning, PA. to the late Tilloson (Genevieve Gear) Gay. He is preceded in death by his sister Connie Gautieri; brother Tom (Betty) Collins; brother-in-law Charles Tabone and nephew Brett Merica.

Richard was an avid sports fan.  In high school he played baseball, basketball, and followed in his father’s footsteps as quarterback of the Attica Blue Devils football team.  Richard’s favorite sports teams to cheer for were the Buffalo Bills, Syracuse Orangemen, NY Yankees, and the Attica Blue Devils. Richard was the recipient of a double lung transplant in 2010 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA and encouraged everyone to “Donate Life” and become an organ donor.

He is survived by his sons David Gay of Batavia, Dylan Cameron of Batavia, Scott Cameron of Batavia, Jeremy Trzecieski of Pavilion, Brad (Kelly) Trzecieski of Oakfield, Kris Kohlhagen of Attica, and Ben (Jennifer) Kohlhagen of Attica; daughter Tara Trzecieski of Warsaw; sisters Sandra Tabone of Rochester, Gail (Richard) Montgomery of Wethersfield, Vicki (Gary) McKeirnan of Batavia; brother-in-law Vito (Marge) Gautieri; aunt Marge Mancuso; grandchildren Peyton Gay;  Hailie and Nathan Cameron; Cody, Lexi, Lilliana, J.T. Trzecieski, Jordon and Makiah Bey, Taylor Trzecieski, and Kendyll Kohlhagen along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday January 20, 2014 from 3 – 6 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Memorial Service will immediately follow calling hours at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made the Attica High School Football Boosters’ Club 3338 East Main Street Attica, New York 14011, or Crossroads Hospice House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 591-1212 or 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.

LeRoy - Marilyn A. Crocker, age 77, of Selden Road and Northport FL, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

She was born December 28, 1937 in Buffalo, the only child of the late William and Margaret

Hawn Roth.

     Marilyn was a graduate of LeRoy High School in 1955 and attended Ithaca College where she earned a B.S. in Physical Education in 1959.  She then earned her M.S. from SUNY Brockport in 1962.  She taught P.E. in the Avon School District from 1959 - 1967, before becoming a full-time mom of three children.  She taught many adults and children to swim at Crocker's Private Pool.  She enjoyed sharing her time and talents in helping others.

     She was the Director of the American Red Cross in LeRoy and a literacy volunteer, teaching adults to read.  She was a 25 year member of the National Ski Patrol at Swain Ski Center.  She and her husband, Judd enjoyed European ski vacations to Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy with the Rochester Ski Club.  Additionally, Marilyn was a member of the LeRoy Historical Society and worked part-time at Crocker's Ace Hardware store.

     In retirement, Marilyn and Judd continued their love of travel, covering most of the U.S. and Canadian Provinces in their motorhome.  They continued to share time equally between their home in LeRoy and their home in Florida, where Marilyn was active and personally organized the Riverwalk Shuffleboard Program for 14 years.

     She will be sadly missed by:  her loving husband of 48 years- Judd Crocker; her children- June (Bill) Bailey of Penfield, Cindy (Scott) Spear of Avon, IN and Brad (Nicole Boyce) Crocker of LeRoy, grandchildren- Jacqueline and Briana Bailey, Ryan, Andrew and Rachel Spear, Benjamin and Cole Crocker and Christina Woodrow.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday from 1 ~ 3 and 5 ~ 7 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy. Services, led by Rev. Colleen O'Connor, will follow at 7 P.M.  Interment will be private in Machpelah Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:  St. Mark's Church, LeRoy Historical Society or the Schleroderma Foundation of Rochester.    

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Crocker's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mrs. Crocker and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  585-768-2400

Earl “Donald” Krauss, 81, of Attica passed away peacefully Monday January 12, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1933 in Batavia to the late Earl (Leola Morgan) Krauss.

Earl owned and operated Attica Garage- Ford Mercury Dealership prior to retirement.  He is a Untied States Army Veteran. Earl is a member of the Forest Hill Cemetery Board, and a long time member of The First Presbyterian Church. He was a former board member of the church and was also a maintenance committee member.  "Don" was an original member of the Attica Drum Corps which later became the Herald Airs. He was a great father and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Edith Krauss; daughter Beth (Robert Craft) Krauss; son Joseph (Carol) Krauss and grandsons Matthew, Andrew Craft, and Christopher Krauss.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 17, 2015 at The First Presbyterian Church 115 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to The First Presbyterian Church 115 Main Street Attica, New York 14011 or Stevens Memorial Library 146 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. For more information please call 591-1212 or 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.

 

Marilyn F. Fuller, 69, of Gainesville passed away on Tuesday January 13, 2015 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born in Warsaw, New York a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Evelyn (McCall) Flint. She is preceded in death by a daughter Lori Stevenson who died in 2010.

Marilyn was a graduate of Letchworth Central School and was a licensed insurance broker. She worked for the Bank of Castile, the former Goff Insurance Agency and Potter Insurance Co both in Castile and retired from Tompkins Insurance. She enjoyed gardening, reading and collecting Coca Cola Polar Bear items.

She is survived by her husband Gerald Fuller whom she married on November 30, 1963, a daughter Lisa (Brian) Deel of Conesus; son-in-law Bradley Stevenson of Gainesville; grandson Cody (Kelsey Ganshaw) Stidfole of Conesus; great grandson: Declan Stidfole; her dogs Sweetie Pie, Homer and Morgan; sister Marion Baker of Castile; 2 nephews; close friends Jeanne (Mike) Sullivan and Millie (Ken) Thayer along with several great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday January 16th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Services will be held on Saturday January 17th at 10AM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 North Main St. in Perry. She will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery in Gainesville.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704Rochester, NY 14642 or to the Wyoming County SPCA P.O. Box 151
Attica, New York 14011For 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.

Michael P. Cicero, 56, of Perry, died on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at his home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw on November 1, 1958, a son of Samuel (Connie Kozak) Cicero.
 

Michael was a graduate of Perry High School. He worked for the Rochester Laborers Union Local 435 in Rochester. He enjoyed playing cards watching NASCAR Races, and hanging out with friends.

He is survived by his parents Samuel and Connie (Kozak) Cicero of Yuma, AZ.; 2 brothers Peter of Laughlin, NV., Samuel (Christine) of Caledonia; 3 nephews Craig, Deric and Mitchell Cicero; 1 niece Kaleigh Cicero; 1 Aunt  Josephine Lapiana of Perry along with many cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 12-2 and 4-6 PM on Saturday January 10, 2015 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where services will follow at 6 PM. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231. 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.

FRANCIS "GENE" CUTITTA - age 70, of Batavia, died Sunday afternoon January 11, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1944 in Batavia, NY to the late Dominic and Catherine "Lena" (Minuto) Cutitta.

   Gene enjoyed the outdoors and classic cars, especially Chevy, was a very generous man who had a deep love for his family.

   Surviving is his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth (DiSanto) Cutitta of Batavia; children, Geno (Yogi) Cutitta of Salem, MA and Michelle Cutitta of Batavia; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Cody Cutitta; 2 brothers and a sister along with several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

   Funeral services will be held privately by the family and memorials in Gene's memory can be made in the form of flowers or to the family to be distributed to various charities.

   Please leave your words of comfort to his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF FRANCIS "GENE" CUTITTA IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

Donald O. Willett, 78 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (January 12, 2015) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

He was born in Batavia on September 1, 1936, a son of the late William and Grace Lawvey Willett.

Mr. Willett was employed by R.E. Chapin in Batavia for 40 years prior to his retirement and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served his country from 1954 to 1958.  Don was also a member of the Polish Falcons and VFW Veness-Strollo Post of Batavia.

He was predeceased by his wife, Rita Kaleta Willett.

Survivors include his sister, Marjorie (Michael) Cochrane on Hilton. Nieces, Nancy Klein of Hamlin, Susan (Doug) Jones of Albion. Nephew, Thomas (Lisa) Cochrane of Green Bay, WI. Grand-nephews, Dan Klein of Hamiln, Ryan Jones of Albion and Michael Jones of Brockport. Grand-nieces, Becca Klein of Hamlin and Caytie Cochrane of Green Bay, WI.  Also survived by several dear friends and acquaintances.

There will be no prior visitation.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family with burial in Grandview Cemetery.

Those desiring may offer memorial contributions to a charity of the donors preference. 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 & PROPRIETOR.

 

Marvin Floyd Childs, 84, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  He was a loving and wise man who will be forever missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.

He was born April 6, 1930 in Indian Falls, the only child of the late Floyd and Martha (Klotzbach) Childs.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice Meiser Childs, a son Donald (Lori) Childs, daughters Marval Matyas, Denise (Scott) Lynk, Darla (Jerry) Jaszko,  10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Marvin was a retired lifelong poultry farmer and in retirement worked fifteen years for the Adesa Auto Auction.  He served as a Town of Alabama Councilman for 24 years and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.  He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed music and singing, and was well known for his great sense of humor.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church,  238 Vine Street, Batavia.  Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

Mary Czapeczka, 90 of Corfu, passed away Wednesday (January 7, 2015), at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Mary was born on August 7, 1924, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Albert and Katherine Moynihan Kohl. She was the wife of the late Joseph Czapeczka and sister of the late William Kohl, John (late Regina) Kohl and Courtney Kohl.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.She was a dedicated caregiver, always putting others first and doing whatever was needed. Her door was always open to anyone.  Mary was a woman of many talents; she was a  gardener, a seamstress, an excellent cook and a carpenter. Mary drove a team of horses as a young woman, worked as a switchboard operator and later worked the line at the Chevrolet plant during the war. She seemed to fix anything with some thought, duck tape and a few popsicle sticks. Mary’s philosophy of life was, "There is never anything too difficult to tackle, it was all in how you looked at it.”  She took great pride in taking care of her family and in whatever she did. She was a special person and she will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Mary is survived by her children; Joseph Czapeczka Jr. of Corfu, Frank (Deb) Czapeczka of Batavia, Paul (Anita) Czapeczka of Wyoming, Ann Bantle (Jamie) of Arcade and Mary Czapeczka of Missouri; grandchildren, Adam, Jacob and Rachel;  great grandchildren, Evan, Ava and Finley; two sisters, Pauline (Leo) Pelton of Alexander and Martha (Lee) Schrader of Indiana and a sister-in-law, Clara Kohl of North Java. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Friends and family may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Saturday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 18 West Main Street, Corfu. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Crittenden. In lieu of flowers and to honor her caring of animals, memorials may be made to Spay Our Strays.

Bernard S. George, 86, of Batavia passed away Thursday January 8, 2015 at Batavia Health Care Center. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Batavia to the late Sylvester (Mary Petz) George. Bernard is preceded in death by brothers Paul, Lawrence, Harold and Francis George; sisters Florence Reisdorf, Mary George and Teresa Squires.

Bernard owned and operated George’s Dairy Farm prior to retirement. He was a private pilot who loved aviation. He enjoyed working on cars and traveling. Bernard was an avid gardener and also a lover of ice cream

Bernard is survived by his loving wife Mary (Zielinski) George of Batavia; children Douglas (Janet) George of Atlanta, GA., Daniel George of Stafford, Patricia (Mark) Grabosky of Fairport, Christina (Steven) Brown of Webster; sister Shirley (Thomas) Edbauer of North Tonawanda; 4 grandchildren Sidney, Eric, Tabitha and Ross along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 12, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s Church) 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School Foundation 73 Union Street Batavia, New York 14020 or Leukemia Society www.lls.org. 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.