Obituaries

   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.

   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 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.

   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.

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.

   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 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. 

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.

Mrs. Bernard worked for Dr. Rowbottom prior to her retirement. She was a Eucharistic Minister for Resurrection Parish, and taught RCIA class.  Mary was a member of the Notre Dame Prayer Group and she worked with the outreach program at St. Joseph’s.

She is survived by her beloved husband LaVern “Barney” Bernard of Batavia; sons James (Cheri) Bernard of Topeka, KS, Joseph (Nancy) Bernard of Mesa, AZ, brothers John Martino of FL, Anthony (Sandy) Martino of Batavia, Thomas Martino of Rochester, grandchildren Katie, Dylan, Jake, Corey, Alexandra, and Christopher Bernard along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday December 1, 2014 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Notre Dame Prayer Group 73 Union Street Batavia, New York 14020 or Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Margaret (Peg) graduated from East Pembroke High School.  As valedictorian of the graduating class, a program of the Great Depression provided Peg the chance to attend Buffalo State Teachers College free of charge launching her life-long teaching career.  She started teaching in a one-room school in Otto, New York, followed by another one-room school in Alden, New York.

In 1942 Peg was hired to teach elementary grades at the New York School for the Blind in Batavia. She enjoyed her 31 years there and was truly fond of her students often speaking of and celebrating their accomplishments.  Peg and John enjoyed chaperoning students from the Blind School on Senior Trips to Florida, New York City, Chicago, and Battle Lake, Minnesota. During her career, she was a member and local representative of the American Instructors of the Blind.

With her husband, she enjoyed traveling, dancing, and playing cards with their many friends and relatives. They made frequent, memorable visits to family in Boise, Idaho, and spent many enjoyable trips to stay with friends, David and Maryann Barton, in Las Vegas, NV.  We will miss her wry sense of humor and her toe-tapping as soon as the music started.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and belonged to the Alter and Rosary Society often volunteering for the fund-raising bazaars and picnics.

Peg was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, parents, and sisters Catharine (Rita) Wheeler of Avon and Genevieve (Jane) Christner of Pavilion. She is survived by her son Kenneth (Ann) Swanson of Boise ID; grandson David (Kira) Swanson of Mt. Vernon, WA; and Sarah Swanson (Jon) of Boise, ID and numerous dear nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Genesee County Nursing Home who oversaw her care with dedication and kindness during the end of her life. There will no showing but a memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date.  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.

She was born in Dorcester, England on November 20, 1945, a daughter of the late Lester E. and Marguerite Mead Wigton.

Elizabeth grew up in Oakfield as a child, graduated from Notre Dame High School and earned her Masters Degree from D’ Youville College.  She taught at Pembroke Schools for 8 years and retired from St. Joseph School in Batavia after 20 years of teaching 1^st and 2^nd grade.  She was very active with Resurrection Parish and St. Joseph School, where she taught Sunday school for several years.  Elizabeth enjoyed sewing, taking photos, scrap booking and spending time with her family, especially her cherished time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Anthony Fortunato of Batavia. Son, Chris (Shari) Ange of Batavia. Stepson, Anthony (Jackie) Fortunato of Durham, NC. Grandchildren, Kaitlin and Nicholas Ange of Batavia. Brothers, James (Carol) Wigton of Rochester, Thomas (Fran) Wigton of Batavia. Sister, Paula (William) Mosman of Batavia. Brothers in-law, John (Elizabeth) Aschenbrenner of Coventry, CT and Rev. Vincent Fortunato, OFM CAP of Wilmington, DE. Mother in-law, Angela Fortunato of Amytiville, NY. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

She was the sister of the late Kathleen Wigton.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, condolences and thoughts on Friday from 4-8pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St.  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph School, 2 Summit St., Batavia, NY or Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY.

Expressions of condolence can 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.

Alexander - Louis R. Huber, 83, of Alexander, an insurance underwriter for Glens Falls Insurance Company and the Home Insurance Company, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Huber was born August 1, 1931 in Batavia, a son of the late Louis B. and Florence Marie Painter Huber.

A 1949 graduate of Alexander High School, he graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Business Administration in 1955. A dedicated and faithful member of St. Mary's Church in Batavia he was a member of Our Lady of Batavia Council, Knights of Columbus and the Father Vincent R. Capodanno 4^th degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. He collected farm tractors and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets to add to his collectibles. Louis also volunteered his time at St. Mary's Church working Bingo.

He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1955-1957.

He is survived by his brother, Joseph (Loretta) Huber of Alexander; his sister-in-law, Marcia Huber of Alexander; nieces, Florence (Patrick) Nolan of Alexander, Felissa (Malcolm) Ferrell of North Carolina and Staci (Robert) James of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his nephew, David V. Huber II of Alexander and six great-nieces and great-nephews.

He predeceased by his brother David V. Huber.

Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Members of the Our Lady of Batavia Council will hold a prayer service on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Grand View Cemetery.

Please consider memorials to Our Lady of Batavia Council #11728, Knights of Columbus, in care of 51 Vernon Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020 or to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020.   

Oakfield - Frances Cupler, 91, of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield, passed away Friday, (November 21, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Cupler was born May 13, 1923 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Barilla) Galline.

Mrs. Cupler was a member of the American Legion Post 626 Ladies Auxiliary, and greatly enjoyed doing puzzles, watching soap operas, and playing bingo at Washington Towers. 

She loved to crochet and was proud to have donated blankets to the VA and other area nursing homes. 

She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren deeply.

Frances is the wife of the late Clair Cupler, who passed away April 23, 2008.

She is survived by her children, Lorraine (Jerry) Allen-Agett of Hilton, Lois (John) Scopano of Oakfield, and C. Richard (Marianne) Cupler of Alabama; grandchildren, Terry (Michelle) Allen of Clarendon, Jeffrey (Kathy) Allen of Hilton, Rebecca (Shannon) Hilchey of Rochester, Angie (Peter) Firmalino of Tannersville, NY, and Sara Tea Cupler of Alabama; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Theresa (late Gino) Velletta of Batavia, Margaret (late Durwood) Balduf of Batavia, Josephine (Donald) Palone of Oakfield, and Julia (late Melvin) Drake of Appelton.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Frances is preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph (late Minnie) Galline, Mary (late Mario) Benedetti, and Jennie (late Raymond) Nesbitt.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Frances’ Funeral Services will immediately follow calling at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 184, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.  Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.  

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