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Thomas Westermeier

Westermeier-Thomas R., 56 of Darien Center, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Batavia Health Care Center. He was born at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia on June 30, 1960, the son of Robert R. and Shirley M. Westermeier. Tom graduated from Alexander Central School and majored in math at Brockport State College. He was a self-employed painter and proud to have learned his trade from his grandfather, Norman A. Marquardt. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Richard. He will be sadly missed by his loving son Eric, sister Anne and long-time companion Darlene Westermeier. He leaves behind nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was "Grampa" to Cody, Lance, Jada and Mason. Paul (Carla) and Barbara Westermeier were also his siblings. There will be no calling hours or services. A light supper will be held at the Attica Golf Club on Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 4-6 pm for those who wish to express condolences to Eric and share memories of Tom. Tom has donated his body to the UB School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program. Memorials many be made to the Darien Rescue Squad, PO Box 135, 10537 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, NY 14040. Special thanks to the staff at Batavia Health Care Center for their dedicated care and friendship to Tom. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

Charles P. Longhany

Stafford ~ Charles P. Longhany, age 83, of Bater Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 2, 2016.

     He was born August 18, 1933 in LeRoy, a son of the late Nicholas P. and Anna M. Stephany Longhani.

     Mr. Longhany will be remembered as a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who was devoted to his family and his faith.  He was known as a "talker" and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  His generosity to his family and community was very evident with his involvement in his church, the Knights of Columbus and desire to help his friends.  He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and retiree of Kodak after 28 years of service.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was very skilled at building things, a trait that he passed on to his family.

     He is survived by his children; Jane (Earl) Bickett of LeRoy, Charles Jr. (Jacquelyn) Longhany of Pavilion, Mary Alwardt of Bennington, Joanna (Randall) Crane of FL, Susan Beaver of Batavia, Patricia (Theodore) Hume of LeRoy and Catherine Longhany of LeRoy; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister, Beatrice Ferris of Rochester, along with several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by his wife, Carole Hackett Longhany in 2013, his daughter, Deborah Henkel and his sisters, Joanna Docking, Mary Petrie, Elizabeth Fili and Catherine Fili.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, followed by interment in St. Francis Cemetery with Military Honors.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either the American Heart Association or Our Lady of Mercy Parish.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Longhany’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Longhany and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Angelina Morell

Angelina Morell

Bergen/Wolcott - Angelina Morell, 91, of Bergen, formerly of Wolcott, a Supervisor in the Inspection Dept. at Sarah Coventry in Newark prior to her retirement, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Morell was born July 20, 1925 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Teresa (Falzalore) Sanzotta.

She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Wolcott and enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts, caning, cooking and she loved to take care of people.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Morell, whom she married February 22, 1946, a daughter, Patricia Mull of Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Marguerite Morell; 4 grandchildren, Angela (Damon) Piletz, Joseph (Marisa) Morell, Jason (Capri) Mull and Sarah (Charles) Johnson; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the mother of the late Timothy Edwin Morell and sister of the late Nicholas, Dominic and Marion Sanzotta, Julia Ardelio and Jenny Kingsley.

Friends may attend services at 11a.m., Friday, December 9, 2016 at Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake St., Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 1st Baptist Church, 6025 New Hartford St., Wolcott, NY 14590.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.  Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Bergen, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Carl J. Dominesey

dominesey.jpg Carl J.  Dominesey of the Town of Sheldon passed away Monday November 28, 2016 at the age of 92.  He was born at his family home in Sheldon, NY.  He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and (Edna Smith) Dominesey, son Mark Dominesey, brother Norman (Patricia) Dominesey, son-in-law Lawrence A. George, brother-in-law Robert McCormick.

He was the co- owner of D & M Milk Hauling and owner of C. J.  Dominesey Milk Hauling, he also spent his life farming and raised calves and heifers for local farmers. He was a lifelong member of St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church, an active member of the Varysburg Lions Club in which he received a Melvin Jones Lions Club Award, a long standing member of the Sheldon Fire Company, and a past Town of Sheldon Tax collector and Councilman, He enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing and his younger years bowling.

He was the beloved husband of Marie (Zehler) Dominesey, devoted father of Rebecca A. George, John Dominesey, D. Jeffrey (Barb)  Dominesey, Ella (David) Boxler, and Chuck (Donna) Dominesey; He is also survived by a sister Bernice McCormick, brother Earl (Jean) Dominesey; 18 grandchildren, Jessica (Robert), Tiffany (Adam), Megan (Mathew), Dustin, Laurel (Andrew), Gus, Nicholas, Tyler, Jacob, Tasha (James), Nichole, Katlyn, Warren (Rebecca), Zackary, Hannah, Becca, Brittany (Michael), Brad, and 10 great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday December 4, 2016 from 3 to 6 PM and on Monday December 5, 2016 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 6, 2016 at St. John Neumann (St. Cecelia’s) 991 Centerline Road Sheldon, New York 14145. He will be laid to rest in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery, Sheldon.  

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Charlotte House PO Box 123 North Java, NY 14113 (Wyoming County Hospice), Varysburg Lions Club or to the Sheldon Fire Company 996 Centerline Road Strykersville, NY 14145. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.     

Thomas "Graz" Grazioplene

graz.jpg Thomas "Graz" Grazioplene, 64, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday morning of November 30, 2016 in Oakfield, NY.  He was born in Batavia, NY on May 27th, 1952, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1970. He is predeceased by his father Joseph Grazioplene and his wife Holly (Robinson) Grazioplene.

Tom's strong will, his stubbornness, and the support of his loved ones helped him to bravely fight cancer for over four years, beating the odds again and again. For more 30 years, he worked as an electronics technician, building a loyal clientele. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and gardening.  Tom was a sports enthusiast with his most beloved team the Buffalo Bills.  He shared his love of music with friends and family.  He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and his loyal friendship. Tom was an amazing son and brother, and he loved his three children with all of his heart.

Tom's loving family includes his fiancée Patty Vargo of Oakfield, NY; his mother Elaine Grazioplene of Churchville, NY; his sisters Liz (Dean) Powley of Spencerport, NY, Mary (Wally) Fleming of Churchville, NY, Christine (Wil) Franz of Buena Vista, CO; his brother James (Ann Marie) Grazioplene of Gainesville, VA; his children, Rachael Grazioplene of New Haven, CT, Jessa (Sam Blankenship) Grazioplene of Albuquerque, NM and Kevin Grazioplene of Oakfield along with several nieces and nephews. His life was also enriched by many loyal friends.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday December 3, 2016 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00PM Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute of the University of Rochester Medical Center (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving/make-a-gift.aspx). 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Joanne F. Muller

flowers.jpg Joanne F. Muller, 80, of Lancaster, formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at the Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 18, 1936 in Buffalo to the late Gerald and Mary (Richley) Flaherty.

Joanne was a Professor of Medical Records at Daemen College and a Medical Record Administrator at Strong Memorial in Rochester. She was the past president of the Medical Record Association of NYS, a member of the Batavia School District Board of Education and very active in Zonta Club. Joanne was a long time member of St. Mary’s Church in Batavia.

She is survived by her children; Ellen (Peter) Horn of East Aurora and Michael (Wendy) Muller of Boonville, NY; 5 grandchildren Matthew Muller, Kathleen Muller, Zachary Horn, Julia Muller and Erin Horn.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday December 2, 2016 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 3rd at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish 303 E. Main St. Batavia, New York 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Ronald J. Mickey

 

mickey.jpgOakfield - Ronald J. Mickey, 73, of Oakfield, passed away Tuesday, (November 29, 2016) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester.

Mr. Mickey was born October 18, 1943 in Batavia, a son of the late Frank and Frances (Bezon) Mickey.

Ronald was a member of the East Shelby Community Bible Church and a retired milk truck driver having worked for many years for DG Rowcliffe Milk Hauling in Medina. 

He was a model train enthusiast, enjoyed woodworking, reading, and sports; especially the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. 

Mr. Mickey was proud to have constructed his own home and will be remembered for his homemade ice cream.  Most of all, he cherished time spent with his granddaughter, who was his world. 

He is the husband of Carol (Rhodey) Mickey of Oakfield.  The two were married in West Barre on July 8, 1972. 

Surviving along with his wife are his daughters, Sarah (Scott) Sutton of Churchville, Sherri Mickey, and Shelly (Dan) Fenlon both of Rochester; his granddaughter, Mackenzie Sutton; a brother, Frank Mickey of Elba; sisters, Katherine (late Thomas) Putney of Brockport, and Christine Mickey of Elba; a brother-in-law, Ronald Rhodey of Barre; sisters-in-law, Lottie (late Jim) Garland of VA, and Donna Rhodey of Barre.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  Ronald’s Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, (December 3, 2016) at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina, NY 14103 or Hildebrandt Hospice, c/o Lifetime Care Hospice, Attn: Donations, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.  Burial will be in East Shelby Cemetery, Medina.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Charles J. Mogavero

magavero.jpg Charles J. Mogavero, 84, of Maricopa AZ, formally of Batavia passed away November 16, 2016 in Chandler, AZ under hospice care following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 23, 1932 in Leroy, NY to Antionette George and Charles Mogavero.  Mr. Mogavero worked construction for many years retiring in 1992.  He also had a garbage disposal company, enjoyed farming and was an avid hunter. 

Charles is survived by his wife, the former Suzanne DiTillio whom he married March 17th, 1990.  Sons; James (Yong), Richard of Batavia NY, Steven (Joanne) of Yulee, Fl, and daughter, Stephanie (David) Choate of Spenceport NY,  sister, Lorraine (Donald)  Kilner of AZ, 12 grandchildren , 7 great grandchildren, step daughters; JoAnne Clemm of AZ, Michelle Lang of NC, and 4 step grandchildren.  He was pre-deceased in death by his first wife Elaine Constantino, son, Charles Jr. and brother Joseph. 

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.

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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

LANA R. MOWER

LANA R. MOWER

Age 71, of Batavia, died peacefully Monday morning November 28, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice and her family. She was born August 13, 1945 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late Lamont and Laura (McCabe) Frens, also preceded in death by siblings, Robert & Eugene Frens.

Mrs. Mower was a Laboratory Technician for many years beginning with Genesee County and finally at Medina Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed painting, gardening, projects around the house and her dogs, McKenzie, Scarlett and Ferguson. Lana's family was her passion, her husband, children and being the wonderful "GMA" to her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband of 49 years, Curtis Mower of Batavia; Jamie (Ben Lesold) Hageman of Gasport and children, Juliann, Jaina, Sara & Hannah; Cory (Lisa) Mower of Batavia and children, Hannah & Olivia; "adopted son", Kyle Russell; "adoptive daughter", Christine Swan; siblings, Larry, Lindsay and Lance Frens, Pauline Walker along with several nieces and nephews.

Lana's family will be present from 4-6PM on Thursday December 1, 2016 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, where a Celebration of Life will begin at 6PM. Memorials in her memory are suggested to Volunteers for Animals c/o Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Lana with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com

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

Sylvia A. Hopfer

hopfer.jpg Sylvia A. Hopfer, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2016 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on August 13, 1935 in Savannah, GA to the late Virgil Raymond Burdsal and Mamie Ruth (Holder) Mallard.  She is predeceased by her husband Ronald Hopfer; brothers Charles Lee Burdsal and Virgil Burdsal

She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. Sylvia will always be remembered for being a devoted and loving Mother and Grandmother.

Sylvia is survived by her children; Cynthia (Edward) Carroll of Greece, Vicky (Dean) DeVie of Batavia and Russell (Sandra) Hopfer of Pavilion; sister Ruth Krauss of GA; 6 grandchildren Megan and Tommy Carroll, Adam Capizzano, Steffanie (Justin) Murray, Kaitlyn Hopfer and Kyle Hopfer; 2 great grandchildren Gage and Grant Murray along with several nieces and nephews.  

Family and friends are invited to attend a 6:00PM Memorial Service on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

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