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Hugh T. Richmond

By Ronald Konieczny
Hugh T. Richmond, 70 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 2, 2014) at his residence while under the care of his family and hospice.
 
He was born in Dansville, NY on June 16, 1944, a son of the late Eben and Virginia Gould Richmond and the youngest sibling of five brothers and one sister.
 
Mr. Richmond retired as a tool and die maker from Strong Forge & Fabrication in Batavia. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the rank of Sergeant. To Mr. Richmond, family always came first, and he was a great educator of life to his children.  Hugh was a very loving man who was very involved with Tri-Town Football in Alexander, where he coached for several years. He enjoyed working around his home, fishing, camping and being the “Best Grandpa” to his grandchildren.  He was also a member of Resurrection Parish of Batavia.
 
Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Morrill Richmond of Alexander; son, Eric Richmond of Albion; daughters, Ellen (Stanley) Skora of Lockport and Billie (Bradley) Elliott of Nebraska.  Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
 
There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial, Friday (Dec. 12th), 12:00pm at St. Mary's Church of Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia, where full military honors will follow at the conclusion of the Mass.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alexander Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund, 1055 Main St., Alexander, NY 14005 or Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.  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.

Chester F. Maryjanowski

By Ronald Konieczny
Chester F. Maryjanowski, 83, of Batavia, died Thursday (Dec. 4, 2014) at his residence.
 
He was born in Medina, NY on June 15, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Bialas Maryjanowski.
 
He was retired from Kraft Food Co. in Avon, NY where he was a food technologist. He was a long time member of Ascension Parish in Batavia a dedicated member of its Holy Name Society and a member of the Bingo Committee.  Chester enjoyed gardening, canning his own home grown vegetables and baking muffins.  In his earlier years he loved to hunt and fish.   
 
Surviving is his wife of over 54 years, Barbara Blaszczyk Maryjanowski.  His daughter and son in law, Laurie and Vincent Penepent of Riga and two grand daughters, Morgan and Amanda Penepent. A brother, Thomas Maryjanowski of Medina. Two sisters, Catherine Buczkowski of Lockport and Florence (Donald) Fortunato of Medina. Sister in law and brother in law, Mary Ann and James McCarthy of Batavia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  He was the brother of the late: George, John and Joseph Maryjanowski. 
 
Friends may share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family on Sunday from 2 - 5 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  A Service of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10:00 AM at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart campus), corner of Swan and Sumner Sts., Batavia.  Please assemble at church.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
 
The Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 1:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. 
 
Those desiring may make memorial contributions in the form of Mass Offerings or to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020. 
 
Expressions of condolence may be made at:www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
 
ARRANGEMENTS ARE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY.  RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.
 
 
 
 

LARRY S. TRYBUSHYN

By Michael Tomaszewski

LARRY S. TRYBUSHYN - 65, of Batavia, died Tuesday evening December 2, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born August 22, 1949 in Batavia, NY to the late William and Sophie (Wandryk) Trybushyn Sr., also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Trybushyn.

   Larry worked for the former Calibrated Charts in Batavia and along with his brother, Bill operated the former Tryangles Billiards in Batavia. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and occasional trips to Las Vegas in his early years. One of his proudest moments was being elected the Exulted Ruler of the former Elks Club in Batavia at the age of 21, at the time he was the youngest ever in the country to hold that post.

   Surviving is his brother, William Trybushyn Jr. of Batavia; nephews William of Rochester, Cory of Batavia and a niece, Kelsey of San Francisco.

   The Trybushyn Family will be present from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday December 5, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday December 6. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

   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 LARRY S. TRYBUSHYN IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

 

Margaret W. Loomis

By T.J. Woodward

Margaret W. Loomis, 82 of Albion, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Rochester to the late Clifton A. (Edith E. Wahl) Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Loomis Sr. in 2008, brother Clifton A. Wright II, sister Eleaner Lockwood.

Mrs. Loomis was a homemaker and cherished the time that she spent with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Faith Alliance Church in Albion. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, reading and her dog Fawn. Mrs. Loomis was a patriot and loved to support her 8 grandchildren that serve the United States Military.

She is survived by her beloved children Kenneth L. (Deborah) Loomis Jr. of Tuckerton, NJ; John W. (Sarah) Loomis of Albion; Barbara L. (David) Metsinger of Perry; Darl L. (Peter) Lagueras of Henrietta; Juanita L. (Dennis) Hewitt of Perry; Beverly L. Barrett of Perry; Helen L. Tillson of Bremerton, WA; Donella J. (Chuck) Zimmerman of Irondequoit; Delores L. (Christopher) Haas of Sinnamohoning, PA; a sister Beatrice W. (Edward) Swift of Henrietta; 34 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours.  A 2:00 PM Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 6, 2014 at Faith Alliance Church 3305 Oak Orchard Rd. Albion, NY 14411.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Red Cross at www.redcross.org or to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.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.

 

Dominic Isaiah Maksymik

By T.J. Woodward

Dominic Isaiah Maksymik, 18, of Attica passed away on Sunday November 30, 2014 suddenly due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 29, 1996 in Buffalo to Katherine Maksymik of Attica.

Dom was a senior at Attica High School and looked forward to graduating in June after he completed the two year Culinary Arts program at Genesee Valley BOCES which he loved and enjoyed. He also loved music, friends and most importantly, his family. He was always more interested in giving than receiving, including giving out hugs.  He was known for being a character, making everyone laugh and smile. Dom’s smile and sense of humor were very infectious. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Although he is gone he will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his mother Katherine of Attica, grandparents Timothy (Linda) Maksymik of Cocoa Beach, FL., Denise (Merlyn) Bissell of Bennington; aunt Hannah Maksymik of East Rochester; uncles Joshua (Michelle) Maksymik of Boswell, PA and Jonathan (Roxanne) Maksymik of Varysburg; nephews Elliott and Miles Maksymik; father Troy Winchester and many other family members.

Friends are invited to call on Friday December 5, 2014 from 3 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will take place on Saturday December 6, 2014 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to donor’s choice in Dominic’s name. 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.

WILLIAM A. TROWBRIDGE

By Michael Tomaszewski

WILLIAM A. TROWBRIDGE – Age 57, of Batavia and formerly of Hornell, went home to be with the Lord Sunday November 30, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1957 in Hornell, NY a son of the late Glenn and Ruth (Mead) Trowbridge Sr., also preceded in death by his wife Carole J. (Johnson) Trowbridge and a brother, Glenn Trowbridge Jr..      

   Bill had a strong faith in the Lord and was a very active member in his former church in Hornell and most recently at City Church in Batavia. He was a former T-Ball coach, former member of the Hornell Volunteer Fire Dept., avid camper and enjoyed nothing more than his favorite beverage, a cup of coffee.

   He is survived by his son, Richard (Shawna) Frazier of Springville; step-children, Wendy C. (Brian) Smith of East Bethany, William A. White of Dansville, Jennifer (Roger) Raplee of Perry; brother, Michael (Jackie) Trowbridge of NC; sisters, Marie (Clarence) Williams of Hornell and Mary Lou (Lance) Fuller of NC; 2 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.     

   The Trowbridge family will be present from 10:00~11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 6, 2014 at CITY CHURCH 210 MAIN STREET BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where a Celebration of Bill's Life will take place at 11 a.m.   

   The family requests memorials in his memory be made in the form of non-perishable food items to be donated to the City Church Food Pantry.

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

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

 

 

MICHAEL A. FIGLOW

By Michael Tomaszewski

MICHAEL A. FIGLOW – Age 42, of Spencerport, died Monday November 24, 2014 at home. He was born February 21, 1972 a son of Anthony and Teresa Figlow.      

   Mike was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father.

   He is survived by his loving wife, Heather of Spencerport and their children, Anthony, Dallas and Heath; step-children, Naomi and Joshua; brother, Adam (Teresa) Figlow; sister, Jodi(Steven) Coburn; uncle, Nick (Kathy) LaFarnara along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.     

   The Figlow family will be present from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturday December 6, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK where a Celebration of Michael's Life will take place at Noon. Memorials in his memory are suggested to his children c/o Key Bank, 184 Union Street Spencerport, New York 14559.

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

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

 

JOHN BAIOCCO

By Michael Tomaszewski

JOHN BAIOCCO – Age 74, of Batavia, died unexpectedly Sunday morning November 23, 2014 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, FL., surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 26, 1940 in Buffalo, NY to the late Louis and Jeanette (Santilli) Baiocco.  

   John was a member of Ascension Parish (former St. Anthony's) for many years and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a quality control supervisor for 24 years with GTE Sylvania, he later was employed at Pavilion Central School in the Maintenance Dept. John enjoyed outdoor sports, especially hunting, fishing and golf.

   Surviving is his beloved wife of 55 years, Serena (Irrera) Baiocco of Batavia; blessed with 3 loving children, Cheryle (Jon) Miller of TN, Deborah (Ken) Cartwright of Perry, NY and John (Joann) Baiocco of Batavia, NY; grandchildren, Melissa (Wayne) Ingram, Laura (Matt) England, Rachel (Thomas) Hughes, Emily Miller, Christopher (fiancé, Tiffany) Connolly, Sean Connolly, Amanda (Bill) Spoon, Kyle Connolly, Jeffrey (Cassie) Cartwright, Trisha (Craig) Yanni, Dan (Katherine) Cartwright, Rachelle (Brandon) Beers, Jake Cartwright, John Robert, Justin, Alyssa & Cameron Baiocco; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Jayden, Arianna, Riley, Zoe, Brayden, Callen, Alicia, Collin, Andrew, Addison, Adleyn, Jack and Adriana; brother, Robert Baiocco of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Loretta Martino of TN and Roselee (Gerard) Coffta of East Pembroke along with many loving nieces, nephews, godchildren, sponsors and his Florida family.

   The Baiocco's request family and friends to join them in John's Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday December 5, 2014 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site) Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020, following mass please join the family at the Ascension Parish Center 17 Sumner Street to celebrate the wonderful life that John lived. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society 197 Summer Street Buffalo, New York 14222; James P. Wilmont Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704 Rochester, New York 14642 or the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation c/o The Cooper Center 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive Triangle, VA 22172.  

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

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

 

 

PATRICK M. VEILLEUX

By Michael Tomaszewski

PATRICK M. VEILLEUX - 74, of Albion, died Saturday morning November 29, 2014 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born October 16, 1940 in Beauceville, Canada one of 19 children to the late Sidney and Alexandriane (Quirion) Veilleux.

   Pat was a member of Holy Family Parish (former St. Joseph's Church) in Albion. He enjoyed playing card, especially Gin, billiards, music & candy as he sat on the porch at home and playing practical jokes on his grandchildren.

   Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years, Muriel (Gaudreau) Veilleux of Albion; sons, Michael (Thania) Veilleux of Brockport and Ricky (Jessica MacInnes) Veilleux of Michigan; 4 grandchildren, Madeline, Samuel, Gemma & Keatyn along with many nieces and nephews.

   The Veilleux Family will be present to Celebrate Pat's Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday December 4, 2014 at Holy Family Parish 106 South Main Street Albion, New York 14411. Memorials in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

   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 PATRICK M. VEILLEUX IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

Ronald J. Cianfrini

By Joshua Smith

 

Las Vegas - Ronald J. Cianfrini, 72, of Las Vegas, formerly of Basom, passed away suddenly Tuesday, (November 25, 2014) at Desert Springs Hospital, in Las Vegas.

Mr. Cianfrini was born September 9, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Augustine and Slyvia (Grazioplene) Cianfrini.

Ron was proud to have volunteered for many years with the Akron Volunteer Fire Department.  He was also an EMT and a CPR Instructor.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and was a member of the Clark County Shooting Complex in Las Vegas.    

He is the husband of Linda (Edwards) Cianfrini, of Las Vegas.

Along with his wife, Ron is survived by his children, Mark (Laurie) Cianfrini of Akron, Danielle (Richard) Howard of Indiana, Nicholas Cianfrini of NC; step-children, Leah Perry, Eric Mages, and James Mages Jr. all of Buffalo; brothers, Dennis (Karen) Cianfrini of FL, and Ray (Karen) Cianfrini of Oakfield; a sister, Dianne (Jim Martin) Hewett of Lancaster; brothers-in-law, William (late Alta) Rinus of Boston, NY, Curtis (Joan) Edwards of Lockport; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews along with his beloved felines, Skiddy and Gigi also survive.

Ron is preceded in death by a sister in law, Sandy Fridman of Springville.

Friends may call on Today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Ron’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.  Burial will take place in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery, Oakfield.

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

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

William F. Brown, Jr.

By Joshua Smith
William F. Brown, Jr.
Batavia - died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness.
 
Mr. Brown was born October 25, 1923 in Batavia, the son of the late William F. Brown, Sr. and Monica Sellinger Brown.  He was a 1941 graduate of Batavia High School and a graduate of Canisius College.  He also studied at Yale and Fordham Universities and was an Army veteran of WW II where he worked for the Armed Forces Radio Service in Kokura, Japan. He worked as public relations director for Batavia Downs and Buffalo Raceway for several years before becoming co-owner and manager of WBTA Radio in 1968.  He was well known for his daily outspoken editorials dealing with local issues and humorous vignettes about family life. He won sixteen State-wide “Best Editorial Awards” in his career from the New York State Broadcasters Association.  Mr. Brown was a member of the United States Harness Writers Association for over 55 years where he served as secretary for several years and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
 
Mr. Brown served as the first chairman of the Board of Trustees when Notre Dame High School became an independent diocesan high school in 1991.  He also is a past President of the Board of Directors of the former St. Jerome Hospital, Trustee Emeritus of the Jerome Foundation,  a member of the Board of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Buffalo and lay chairman of the Bishop’s Lay Advisory Council.  He was a lector and Eucharistic Minister at Resurrection Parish and a knight of St. Gregory and a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.   He was an author and wrote several books on local history including the popular Linden Murders and wrote columns for the Batavia Daily News.  Until his death he was a Genesee County correspondent for the Buffalo News.  He also was active in many local civic organizations throughout his life, including the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and the Elks.  He was a lifelong member of Stafford Country Club.
 
Mr. Brown married the former Elizabeth Farrell in Stamford, Connecticut in 1947.  She died in 1993.  He is survived by four children: William F. Brown III (Deborah) of Roswell, GA., Elizabeth A. McGee (John) of Batavia, Robert F. Brown (Katherine) of Batavia and Bonita M. Peacock (Robert) of Summit, NJ., thirteen grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney, William, Benjamin and Catherine Brown; Patrick, Michael and Molly McGee; Phillip, Brendan and Natalie Brown and Lauren and Erin Peacock.  Also surviving are two great grandchildren, Caroline and Natalie Brown; a brother, Joseph G. Brown of Rochester, two sisters, M. Julianne Brown of Buffalo and Sheila Place of Marstons Mills, MA., several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was the brother of the late Margaret B. Krantz and John S. Brown.
 
Friends may call on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3 to 7 pm at the H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 9:30 am at Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph Church, 303 E. Main St. Batavia.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.  The Knights of Columbus will hold a prayer service on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St. or the Jerome Foundation,  P.O. Box 249, both Batavia, NY  14020

George H. Schmitt

By Ronald Konieczny
George H. Schmitt, 87 of Akron, passed away Tuesday morning (November 25, 2014) at Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Center in Clarence, NY.
 
He was born in Buffalo on July 17, 1927, a son of the late Harold and Gertrude Schultz Schmitt.
 
George was a U.S. Navy and Army Veteran who served in both World War II and the Korean War.  He was the owner of the former Corfu Muffler Store in Corfu and once owned gas stations in Alden and Williamsville.  He was a hardworking man who enjoyed his family and will be greatly missed by many.
 
Survivors include his children, Laura (Lynn) Swanson of Colorodo, Larry Schmitt of California, Lester (Laurie) Schmitt of Cooperstown and Linda (Robert) Wideman of Akron. Also survived by six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
 
He was the husband of the late Carol Hunt Schmitt.
 
There will be no prior visitation and funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
 
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

ROBERT S. REILLY

By Michael Tomaszewski

ROBERT S. REILLY - 79, of Batavia, died early Wednesday morning November 26, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born October 16, 1935 in Batavia to the late Thomas J. and Stella (Kujawski) Reilly.

   Bob worked for the Hodgins Dairy Farm for 52 years, he was an avid hunter, trapper and enjoyed gardening. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and most of all for the loving grandfather he was.

   Surviving is his loving wife of 53 years, Linda A. (Glor) Reilly of Batavia; children, Kevin (Debra A.) Reilly of York, Todd (Debra E.) Reilly of Albion and Troy (Carrie) Reilly of East Bethany; 8 grandchildren, Nicole, Kristen, Rebecca, Brandon, Connor, Brady, Sydney & Ty Robert along with 2 great-grandchildren.

   The Reilly family will receive friends on Saturday November 29, 2014 from 1:00 -5:00 p.m. 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 his memory can be made to the family.

   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 ROBERT S. REILLY IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

 

Vivienne O. Blanke

By T.J. Woodward

Vivienne O. Blanke, 91 of Pavilion, died on Sunday November 23, 2014 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy. She was born in York, New York on August 19, 1918 a daughter of the late Judd and Cornelia (Vancisse) DeLaVergne. She is preceded in death by a sister Mary Eberley.

Vivienne was a graduate of York Central School and attended Geneseo Normal School. She worked for Bell Aircraft in Buffalo as an inspector. She was a member of the LaGrange Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, nature and animals.

She is survived by her husband: Harold whom she married on August 25, 1945, 2 daughters: Marianne Blanke of Pavilion and Adrienne Fetzer of Holly Springs, NC., 1 son: Richard (Karen) Blanke of Pavilion, 2 brothers: Donald DeLaVergne of Leicester and Richard (Margaret) DeLaVergne of WV, 4 grandchildren: Christine (Marc) Chamberlain, Aprille (Eric) Hardcastle, Justen (Leslie) Fetzer and Vanessa Rhodes, 9 great grandchildren: Noelle and Levi Chamberlain, Hailey and Austin Hardcastle, Ryleigh and Colton Fetzer, Dakota and Broden Miller and Vivian Rhodes, 1 Aunt: Alice DeLaVergne of Pavilion, along with many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held in the spring of 2015. She will be laid to rest in Mt. Ash Cemetery in the Town of Covington.

Memorials may be made to the LaGrange Baptist Church. For more infromation please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visist www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 

Josephine Marie Ellingham

By T.J. Woodward

Josephine Marie Ellingham, 78, of Stafford passed away peacefully on November 26, 2014  at her home. She was born on March 14, 1936 in Batavia to the late Ross (Josephine Campobello) Campesi. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Ellingham who passed away in 2011.

She retired from Kodak in Rochester and was a member of Resurrection Parish. Josephine was also an avid card player.

She is survived by her children Ronald (Lara) Ellingham of Fairport, Terri Lyn (Chris Herrmann) Snyder of LeRoy and her sister Margaret (Curtis) Acton of TX; brother Russell Campesi of Plano, TX; 6 grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will no prior calling hours. A 12:00 Noon Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday December 1, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  Entombment will take place at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice 29 Liberty Suite 6 Batavia, New York 14020 or St. Jude  www.stjude.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.

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