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Robert E. Brennan

By T.J. Woodward

Robert E. Brennan, 82, of Perry, NY, died Oct. 3 at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw, NY. He was born in Nyack, NY, the son of the late Edward (Sonny) and Laura (Abbott) Brennan of Haverstraw and Perry, NY. He is predeceased by a brother, Edward.

Robert grew up in Rockland County, NY. His father was a New York State Palisades Park police sergeant and the family lived within Rockland Lake State Park where Robert developed a lifelong love of nature and caring for birds. Robert graduated from Congers (NY) High School in 1951. He earned an Associate’s Degree in retail business management in 1953 from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1954-1955. After discharge, he married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Foss, on September 16, 1956. Later, while raising his family and working fulltime, he earned his BS in Economics in 1962 from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N.J. A career accountant, Robert worked for American Cyanamid in New Jersey, Maryland and later on Long Island. He then moved the family to Pulaski, NY to work at Schoeller Technical Papers. In 1972 the family moved to Perry, where Robert worked as CFO for the former Robeson Appliance Div. of Van WYCK International. He then worked for 22 years as comptroller at the Morton Salt Company plant in Silver Springs, NY, before retiring in 1998. For more than 60 years, Robert devoted his spare time to multiple leadership roles in the Knights of Columbus, starting new councils in Hauppauge, NY, and Perry, and serving in its Fourth Degree Color Corps. He was a member of the Bishop McQuaid Assembly based in Rochester NY. Robert also served together with his wife Gloria as a team couple for many years with Worldwide Marriage Encounter, speaking at retreats to hundreds of couples in the greater Rochester area, and on the Bishop’s Pro-Life Committee for the Diocese of Buffalo. He served as a 4-H Club leader, parish council member, church lector and extraordinary minister. In 1976 he ran unsuccessfully for Wyoming County Treasurer.

In addition to his wife Gloria (Foss) of Perry, he is survived by four children Laura (Bill) Pentland of Rocky Hill, CT,  Patrick (Diane) Brennan of Stratford, CT, Kelly (Romualdo) DeSouza of Bloomington, IN, Janel (Alfred) Tillmann of Hyattsville, MD; eight grandchildren Bridget and Jonathan Brennan, both of Brooklyn, NY, Sarah Pentland of Providence, RI,and Emily Pentland of Rocky Hill, CT, Zarya DeSouza of Bloomington, IN, and Joshua, Ava and Nathaniel Tillmann, all of Hyattsville, MD, and cousin, Betty Ann Brady of Orlando, FL.

There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church (St. Joseph’s Church), 71 Leicester St., Perry. Entombment will be at the columbarium of St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Perry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s name to the Letchworth Park Nature Center, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427, or online at www.letchworthnaturecenter.org.  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.

Mikel A. Anderson

By Joshua Smith

Byron - Mikel A. Anderson, 24, of Lockport, formerly of Byron, passed away suddenly on Monday, (October 5, 2015) at his mother’s home, in Byron.

Mr. Anderson was born March 3, 1991 in Rochester, a son of Basil Scott Anderson of Warsaw and Dawn (Marvin) Anderson of Byron.

Mikel greatly enjoyed helping others that were struggling with their lives.  He worked tirelessly at Lockport Cares and mentored others that had similar experiences as he did.

Surviving along with his parents are a sister, Casandra Anderson of LeRoy; half-brothers, Charles, Joshua, and Zachary Anderson all of Vero Beach, Fla.; a step-brother, Raymond Rosten of Fredonia; a step-sister, Rebecca Rosten of Virginia Beach, VA.  Mikel’s paternal grandmother, Katherine Anderson of Stafford also survives.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roland and Sandra (Barnard) Marvin as well as his paternal grandfather, Lewis Anderson.

Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Mikel’s Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, (October 10, 2015) at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lockport Cares, PO Box 586, Lockport, NY 14095.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Margaret Ann Morasco

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Margaret Ann Morasco, 91, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Crossroads House.

Mrs. Morasco was born September 25, 1924 in Ashley, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Sarah Ann Duffy McCann.

A member of St. Joseph's Church, Mrs. Morasco enjoyed painting, reading, ceramics and writing in her journals.

She will be remembered by her family as being the "quiet one" who loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Michael Morasco, passed away on February 7, 2006. They were married on October 19, 1946.

She is survived by her children, Pat (Ken) Roblee of Corfu, Michael Morasco, Vincent Morasco, Rev. James (Martha) Morasco and  Brian (Teressa) Morasco all of Batavia; four brothers,  Edward McCann of New Hampshire, Joseph McCann of New Jersey,  Fr. Thomas McCann of Scranton, Pennsylvania and  John (Mary) McCann of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; her sister, Patti (Frank) Palumbo of Washington, DC;two brothers-in-law, Greg Hurley of Washington, DC and Frank (Angela) Morasco of Mooresville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her sister, Stella Hurley.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Lillian Treat Aylsworth

By T.J. Woodward

Lillian Treat Aylsworth, 88, of Attica passed away Thursday October 1, 2015. She was born May 23, 1927 in Attica to the late Charles and Bernice (Eichenberger) Treat.  She is predeceased by her husband, Robert G. Aylsworth and brothers Robert and Charles Treat.

Lillian was a bookkeeper and retired from Attica Westinghouse.  She was a longtime member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Attica.

She is survived by her children; Robert G.(Kathleen) Aylsworth Jr. of Attica and Deborah (James) Wood of Attica; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; sister Carol Hopkins of AZ and brother Norman (Patricia) Treat of FL along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday October 16, 2015 from 3-7PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Saturday the 17th at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 30 Favor St. Attica.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 30 favor St. Attica. 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 Street Attica, New York 14011.

Evelyn Frances Harloff

By Joshua Smith

Rocky River, Ohio - Evelyn Frances Harloff, 89, of Rocky River, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Normandy Manor Skilled Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Harloff was born January 11, 1926 in Elba, a daughter of the late Clark B. Churchill and Bessie A. Conniber Churchill.

Evelyn's mother died of pneumonia when she was a child. Life was hard on the farm, electricity and running water were in the future and at age 10, Evelyn was working with horses in the field with her dad.

She graduated from Elba high school, and then waited until she was 18 to marry because she didn't want to ask for permission. Evelyn married a farmer and trucker, Wesley James Harloff on January 13, 1944. He passed away on May 16, 1999.

After his passing, Evelyn lived in Bradenton with her son, Larry until 2006. She then moved to North Olmsted, Ohio and lived with her son Gary and daughter-in-law Sally until 2012. Her eyesight had been diminishing so she became a resident of Normandy Care Center in 2012.

She was a professing Christian and also enjoyed music, dancing and putting puzzles together.

Survivors include three sons; Gary James Harloff of North Olmsted, Ohio, Richard Roy Harloff of South Africa, and Larry Francis Harloff of Bradenton, Florida; nine grandchildren, June Harloff of Ohio, Eve (Rob) Eacott of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Susan (Matthew) Boothe of St. Petersburg, Florida, Nancy Harloff of North Olmsted, Ohio, Morgan Harloff of Boston, Massachusetts, Mason Harloff of San Diego, California, George Harloff of Cincinnati, Ohio, Wesley and William Harloff both of Orlando Florida; four great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Jessica and Victoria Eacott of Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Grant Boothe of St. Petersburg, Florida.

She is the youngest and last surviving of eight children; Floyd A. (Joyce) Churchill, Laura Mae (Jack) Wilcox and Carmon, Dorothy A. (Everett) Johnson, Marion E. (Elmer) Wilks, Virginia (Fred) Pilgrim, Alice E. (John) Griswold and (Archy) Oltz and Harold E. Churchill.

There are no prior visiting hours. Friends and family are invited to graveside services on Saturday, October 10th at 2:30 p.m. at Grand View Cemetery, 86 Clinton Street, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Ann P. Falsioni

By Ronald Konieczny

Ann Pauline Falsioni, 99 of Franklin, TN and formerly of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 2, 2015) at the Claiborne-Hughes Health Center in Franklin, TN.

She was born in Akron, NY on August 27, 1916, the 6th child in a family of 8 children, daughter of the late Dominic and Rita Paolinelli Falsioni.

Ann was a graduate of Akron High School and worked as a stenographer for the Strippit-Houdaille Co. for 24 years and retiring in 1981. She was a lifetime member of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church and was a longtime volunteer at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center. Ann enjoyed walking, reading and history, and her travels throughout the United States and Europe, especially Italy and Switzerland with her good friend Irma Fox. She was a loyal and lifelong fan of Notre Dame, the N.Y. Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Ann was always with a happy, upbeat disposition which could be noticed in her wonderful smile.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Andrew, Otto, Leo, Daniel and Peter Falsioni, Mary Medole and Gloria Kruse.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (October 6th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10:00am at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron. Interment will take place in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001.  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 14001, RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

 

 

Elizabeth A. Harrington

By Ronald Konieczny

Elizabeth A. Harrington, 66 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 2, 2015) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville.

She was born June 21, 1949, daughter of the late Roland and Ruth Schumacher Laese.

Elizabeth was formerly employed as an L.P.N. for the Erie County Home and Infirmary prior to her retirement. She was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Auxiliary  in Akron. She enjoyed reading, shuffleboard, crocheting and NASCAR racing, where her favorite racer was Dale Earnhardt, Jr.. She was a very humorous individual and enjoyed being with her grandchildren, especially her grandson Isaac whose football games she would attend regularly. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Harrington who died in 2009 and son, James Groff.

Survivors include her sons, John Groff and Raymond (Jennifer) Groff of Akron. Daughter, Laurie (Eric) Schmidt of Akron. Daughter in-law, Elizabeth Groff of South Carolina. Grandchildren, Vincent Groff, Kristin Groff, Jacob Groff, Ian Groff and Isaac Schmidt. Brothers, Richard (Anne) Laese of Florida and Albert (Andi) Laese of Ohio.

Family and friends are invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (October 4th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. A funeral service will be Monday 1:00pm at the funeral home.

Expressions of condolences 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 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPIETOR.

 

 

Betty J. Gautieri

By T.J. Woodward

Betty J. Gautieri, 86 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 3, 2015 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born August 15, 1929 in Batavia to the late Harold (Marion Tully) Quartley. She is preceded in death by her brothers Gerald, William, Robert, John, Harold Quartley and sister Lois Kisiel.

Betty worked for 55 years at Batavia Tailors & Cleaners. She was an avid New York Yankee Fan. Betty loved to cook and entertain for family and friends. Family was her everything especially being GeGe to Summit and Kamryn.

She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Jim) DuRei; Vicki (Gary) Johnson; sister Dorothy Quartley all of Batavia; grandchildren Michael Johnson, Katie (Bryan) Fenton both of Rochester; Kristie (Jimmy) DeFreze of Batavia; great-grandchildren Summit and Kamryn, along many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 6, 2015 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:30 AM on Wednesday October 7, 2015 at the Funeral Home followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish 15 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation www.michaelshope.org or to Genesee County Office for the Aging 2 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Barbara Mikolajczyk

By Joshua Smith

Oakfield - Barbara Mikolajczyk, 78, of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Friday, (October 2, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Mikolajczyk was born April 29, 1937 in Geneva, a  daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Alexander) Grower.

Barb was a long time member of St. Padre Pio Parish and attended mass at St. Cecelia's Church.  She enjoyed baking, gardening, and spending time with her family.  Most of all, she loved her cat and socializing.

She is the wife of the late Frank J. Mikolajczyk, Jr., who passed away March 22, 2015.

Barbara is survived by her children, Michael Mikolajczyk of Chili, Mark (Shelly) Mikolajczyk of Oakfield, Teresa (Robert) Castleman of S. Alabama, and Thomas (Kimberly) Mikolajczyk of Oakfield; grandchildren, Jillian (Dennis) DeMarco of Oakdale, Long Island, Bradley (Natalie) Mikolajczyk of Perinton, Christopher Castleman of Akron, Holly Castleman of S. Alabama, Benjamin Castleman of Batavia, Alyssa Mikolajczyk of Oakfield, Tyler Schroeder of Oakfield, Morgan Mikolajczyk of Batavia, Austin Schroeder and Devon Schroeder both of Oakfield; great-grandchildren, Logan DeMarco, Haley DeMarco, and Kailynn Worthington; a brother, Donald (late Patricia) Grower of Elba; sisters-in-law, Onolee Grower of Batavia, and Julia (Wilbur) Easton of Oakfield.  Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Grower.

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  Barbara’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, (October 6, 2015) at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087. 

Burial will be in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Deborah A.Kraszewski

By T.J. Woodward

Deborah A. Kraszewski, 62, of Bergen passed away peacefully on Thursday October 1, 2015 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. She was born December 29, 1952 in Buffalo, New York to the late Russell (Dorothy Jabcuga ) Bluhm. She is preceded in death by her sisters Suzy Bluhm, Kathy Lozzaro and brother Tony Bluhm.

Deborah was a Home Health Aide for Community Care of Rochester. She was a member of St. Brigid Parish and was part of the parish prayer tree. Deborah enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

She is survived by her loving husband Chester C. Kraszewski of Bergen; sisters Gail (Michael) Gruber of Alden, sisters-in-law Margaret (Robert) Umhauer of Cheektowaga, Elizabeth (Carl) Mann of CT along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 5 to 8pm on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St., Batavia, New York. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday October 7, 2015 at St. Brigid Parish 18 Gibson Street Bergen, New York 14416. She will be laid to rest in St. Brigid Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Brigid Parish 18 Gibson Street Bergen, New York 14416 or unbound www.unbound.org. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Joseph M. Cervone

By Joshua Smith
Batavia - Joseph M. Cervone, 88, of Batavia, died Thursday (October 1, 2015) at the New York State Veteran's Home in Batavia.

Joe was born July 10, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Amadeo and Margaret Cervone.

He served with the United States Navy and was a nurse at the VAMC in Batavia. Joe enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, bowling, watching baseball games and boxing.  He was a member of the VFW and the former Batavia Motorcycle Club.

Survivors include his children, Danny (Kim) Cervone of Batavia, Jeffrey Cervone of Batavia and Sherry Cervone of Warsaw; two grandchildren, Danielle Cervone and Cynthia Owczarzak; a sister, Laura Bonarigo of Batavia and nieces and nephews.

He is a brother of the late Carmella Bartosiak and Dominic "Murph" Cervone.  

Calling hours are Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday also at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. 

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

 

 

 

Peter Francis Wasiulewski

By Joshua Smith

Oakfield - Peter Francis Wasiulewski, 93, of Oakfield, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday (October 1, 2015).  He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Peter was born in Poland on May 2, 1922, a son of the late Frank and Anne Wasiulewski.

He served in the British Army from 1938 until 1948 during World War II.  While serving at that time he joined the American Army. 

In 1950, he married Mary S. Gadawa and they had one son, Jerry.  They came to the United States in 1955 and settled in Oakfield.

He worked and retired from Lipton’s in 1989.  After retiring, he worked as a security officer at Genesee Memorial Hospital for several years.  Peter was an active member of St. Padre Pio Parish for over 40 years.  He enjoyed life and spending time at OTB in Batavia.  But, his most precious time was when he was spending it with his ever growing family. 

Peter is predeceased in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary S. (Gadawa) Wasiulewski, who died on July 3, 2003; son, Jerry Stanley Wasiulewski, who died on August 30, 2014 and his great-granddaughter, April Angel Diaz, who died on April 3, 1997.  

Peter is survived by his daughter-in-law, Jean L. Wasiulewski of Oakfield; grandchildren, Rachil (William) Oliver of Bennettsville, SC, Travis (Stacie) Wasiulewski of Batavia, Crystal (Scott) Dugan of Albion, Jeri Diaz of Batavia and Mary Ann Forsha of Oakfield; seventeen great-grandchildren; four  great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  

There are no prior calling hours.  Peter’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Saint Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Church, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield.  Burial will be in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Oakfield. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Church, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY 14125 or to the family.

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

Arrangements were completed by the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield, (585) 948-5325.

 

 

 

Josephine Mudrzynski

By Joshua Smith

Alabama - Josephine Mudrzynski, 94, of Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia where she had been a resident since December 7, 2013.

She was born in the Town of Oakfield, on July 4, 1921 to the late Anthony and Mary (Horzempa) Mudrzynski.

After high school, she was employed by Curtis Wright Corp, during WWII and later attended Delhi College where she took a nursing course and, upon graduation, started working at Genesee Memorial Hospital in 1950.  She retired in 1985 with 35 years of service.  She worked the 2nd shift (3-11) on the hospital's second floor. 

During the blizzard of ‘77, she worked six days of double shifts as she couldn't get home and other employees couldn't get in to work. 

She loved to crochet and knit, making hundreds of hats and pairs of mittens for her many nieces and nephews.  She served as the President as well as other offices of the Alabama Fireman's Auxiliary where she was a 50 year member.  She also prepared food for many weddings and other functions at the fire hall.  She was known for baking hundreds of pies for various fireman's functions as well as hospital bazaars and bake sales.

She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Amelia Koziel Brown, Bernice Marble and Helen (Ralph) Bauer and a brother, Walter Mudrzynski.  

She is survived by two brothers, Anthony (the late Helen) Mudrzynski and Henry (Janet) Mudrzynski, both of Alabama and a sister-in-law, Genevieve Mudrzynski of Batavia.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield.  Miss Mudrzynski’s Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Worship Site in Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14125 or to Alabama Fire Department, P.O. Box 798, Basom, NY 14013.  Burial will be in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, On the Hill in Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

LOLA B. HENSEL HAGEN

By Howard B. Owens

LOLA B. HENSEL HAGEN, Devoted and Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great grandmother formerly of Corfu and Batavia was called home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Sunday (September 27, 2015).  She was a true inspiration to us all and a true example of Christian love.

Lola  was born April 28, 1934 in the town of Pembroke to David S.and Ruth (Gabbey) Boyd.

Lola retired from Ford Gum & Machine Company in Akron New York where she was sales manager.  Lola was a lifelong member of Pembroke Community Church where she served as Church organist, Elder and Sunday School teacher for many many years.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and cooking but most of all she loved and enjoyed her family her entire life. Lola previously volunteered at Crossroads House and sang with the Sweet Adeline's, 

Lola was predeceased by her parents, her husband , Edward C Hensel Sr, her brother Glenn Boyd (Judy),Brother and Sister-in-Law Robert (JoAnne Hensel).

Survived by her husband Richard J. Hagen and her children Patricia Rogers of Corfu, Debra (Rodney) Stringham of Corfu  and Edward C Hensel Jr (Jean) of Fairport NY.  Survived by seven grandchildren,  David (Monica) Stringham, Stephen (Megan) Stringham, Timothy (Meagan) Stringham, Benjamin Hensel, Alexander (Alexandra ) Hensel, Nicholas Hensel and Katherine Hensel. Survived by eight great grandchildren: Mikayla, Allie, Charles ,Vaughan, Wesley, Hannah, Eli  and Garrett Stringham, several step-children and a loving church family. Lola is also survived by her brother, Sidney (Sue) Boyd of Ann Arbor, Michigan, sister-in-law, Janice Boyd, brother-in-law, Don (Darlene) Hagen and by several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours Friday, October 2nd from 4 to 7 PM at Pembroke Community Church. A celebration of life will be held at the Pembroke Community Church Pembroke NY on Saturday October 3rd at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. Pastor Judith Berges Officiating. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc. Interment will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu NY

 Flowers gratefully declined.  Memorials may be made the Pembroke Community Church Handicap Accessibility Fund or Crossroads House in Batavia NY.

Clara H. Logel

By T.J. Woodward

Clara H. Logel, 96, of Varysburg passed away on Sunday September 27, 2015 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born in North Java, NY on September 16, 1919 to the late Jacob (Helen Almeter) Becker. 

Clara is predeceased by her husband Joseph Logel; daughter Dorothy Kobylanski; sons in law Edward Kobylanski and Ronald George; grandson Frank Kobylanski; sister Marion Reisdorf along with 4 brothers in law and 1 sister in law.

She is survived by her daughter Bernice George of North Java; 10 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews along with good friends Maggie Glenn, Kathy Petri and John Donnelly.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday October 2, 2015 from 9:30AM – 10:30AM at Holy Family Parish 4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113 where a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00AM.  She will be laid to rest in St. Nicholas Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Family Parish 4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113 or the North Java Rescue Squad 4274 Route 98 North Java, NY. 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 Street Attica, New York 14011.

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