Obituaries

 

Batavia – Mrs. Joan E. Ritz, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Ritz was born February 15, 1934 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Ella Mapes Sands.

A longtime member of Batavia Assembly of God Church, she was a member of AGLOW and was active with the AGLOW prison ministry. She was a 1951 graduate of Batavia High School and part of the committee that organized the class reunions.

Mrs. Ritz had a love of gardening and enjoyed taking trips with her family and her late husband to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Above all, she had a deep love for her family and cherished her time spent with them.

Her husband, Francis S. "Bud" Ritz, Jr., passed away on July 12, 2006.

She is survived by her children, Judith Barber of Rochester, Gene M. (Debbie) Ashe of Albion, Vicki (Pat) Gallo of Ontario, Kim (Steve) Allen of Oakfield, Catherine (David) Carlsen of Pavilion, Hailey (James) Burns of Ontario and Lancy (Michael) Frongetta of Batavia; 17 grandchildren, Kelly (Andrew) Gallup, Heather (Matthew) Falcone, Matthew (Sarah) Ashe, Jaime, Ryan (Rachana), Danielle, Ariel and Micah Gallo, Eric and Jared Allen, Cassandra and Carissa Carlsen, Nicholas and Hannah Burns, Abigail, Alec and Benjamin Frongetta; twelve great-grandchildren, Kyle, Rania, Patrick Jr., Pryanka and Rithic Gallo, Gatlin, McKenzie, Madison and Paige Ashe, Isabella and Sophia Falcone and Ava Grace Gallup; her sister, Beverly (Walt) Weatherbee of Holley and nieces and nephews.  

Friends may call on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Batavia Assembly of God, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia. Services will follow the time of visitation at 6 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Good Days And Special Times, Inc., 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, NY 14506-9732, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or to Batavia Assembly of God Church, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia, NY 14020.To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

 

Oakfield - Thomas J. “Duck” Greene, Sr., 72, of Oakfield, a retired Parts Manager at Allen's Inc., in Brockport, passed away Tuesday, (July 14, 2015) at the Medina Memorial Health System, in Medina.

Mr. Greene was born October 8, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Clarence E. and Marguerite L. (Pask) Greene.

He was an avid sports enthusiast, and enjoyed playing most sports, especially golf, horseshoes, bowling, and soft ball.  He was a very generous supporter of many youth programs throughout the area including little league, bowling and fishing.  He was extremely proud to have sent a different child to Camp Hough each year for nearly 30 years.  He also was very devoted to his family and friends.  

He is the husband of the late Suzanne (Lombardo) Greene and the late Alice Ann (Peters) Greene.

Duck is survived by his children, Tammy (Karl) Dilcher of Oakfield, Thomas (Stormie) Greene, Jr. of North Tonawanda, Timothy Greene of Oakfield, and Mark (Carrie) Greene of Lancaster; grandchildren, Melissa (Brett) Gardner of Penfield, Ashley (Parker Lantz) Dilcher of Oakfield, Derrek (fiancé Kimberly Gamble) Greene of Buffalo, Caleb and Shelbi Greene of North Tonawanda, Cortney (Travis Knowlton) Greene of LeRoy, Madison Kabel of Batavia, Jessica, Nathan, and Katelyn Greene of Lancaster; great-grandchildren, Allison, Cole, and Kyle Gardner of Penfield, and Jacob Knowlton of LeRoy; brothers, Joseph Greene of Batavia, and Jerome (Marion) Greene of Alabama; a sister, Mary Jane (late Thomas) Hartwig of Byron.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Greene is preceded in death by a son, Todd Greene, who passed away in 1969.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  Tom’s funeral service will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the YMCA Camp Hough, 4163 West Lake Road, Silver Springs, NY 14550.  Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Olean, NY - Jeffrey D. Biscaro of 110 W. Oak St. passed away Monday (July 13, 2015) at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family. 
Born May 23, 1954 in Warsaw he was the son of Joseph Anthony and Janet O'Donnell Biscaro.
Jeffrey graduated from Letchworth Central School and soon after high school he established Biscaro Roofing Co. in Queens. He later moved to Batavia where he, along with his brother Eric, operated the Hollywood Lounge for several years. In 1985 he established First Class Exteriors in Batavia. In 1995 he moved his business to Olean and operated it until his retirement in 2013. 
He enjoyed thoroughbred horseracing and owned a few horses of his own for a while. He was always a football fanatic, loved to snowmobile and he looked forward each year to the opportunity to travel to warmer climates on vacation. Most important to him was the apple of his eye and love of his life, his daughter Jaden. 
Surviving are his mother Janet Biscaro LaWall of Bliss; his daughter Jaden (Zach Klafehn) Biscaro of Olean and his wife Katie Ripple Biscaro of Olean; 10 brothers and sisters Olga Linneborn of Sun city, AZ, Lorraine Stark of Saratoga, Joseph Biscaro of Buffalo, Primo (Alice) Biscaro of Warsaw, Yolanda Jeneski and Donna (Dennis) Workman, both of Katy, TX, Janet (Paul) Conklin of LeRoy, Eric Biscaro of Batavia, Toni Bowers of Biloxi, MS, Polly (Ken Stauffer) Biscaro of Bliss and many nieces and nephews. 
He was predeceased by his father; 1 sister Rena Pedzawater and 2 brothers Ronald Biscaro and Rex Biscaro. 
Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Thursday from 5­8pm. Funeral services will be held Friday (July 17, 2015) at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com. 

 

Marian E. (Howland) Staebell of Corfu, New York passed away Sunday July 12, 2015. She was 91 years old. She was born October 31, 1923 in Batavia, New York.  She was married to the late Laverne Robert Staebell on February 26, 1943.

Marian will forever be remembered for her big heart and welcoming nature. Friends and family were drawn to her home as they were always met with a warm welcome. Marian was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Buffalo Sabres. She loved to play Rummy and Euchre and enjoyed a scratch off ticket now and again. Marian will be deeply missed by all who have had the pleasure to know her.

Together they raised 4 children; Gregory P. (Candi) Staebell of Waynesboro, Virginia, Sharon E. (Russell) Prosser of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Stuart James (Melody) Staebell of Wilmington, North Carolina, Kathleen A. (Carl) Stone of Corfu, New York; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and one special grand dog.

Friends are invited to call on Monday July 20, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday July 21, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. She will be laid to rest in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Heart Association www.heart.org or the Wounded Warriors WoundedWarriorProject.org/Donate. 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, NY 14020.

Chester G. Kittle, 85, of Okeechobee, Florida passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at the Hamrick Hospice House. Mr. Kittle was born in Linden, New York to the late Gideon (Maude Dean) Kittle. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Baker) Kittle who passed away in 2013; brothers Frederick Snyder, Henry, Richard, Gordon Kittle and sister Erma Rosselle.

Mr. Kittle served our nation with 2 tours of duty in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the United States Army after serving over 20 years. He also retired from General Motors Corporation. Chester loved his family; he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. His greatest love was his grandchildren. He was a family man.

Chester is survived by daughter Kathleen (Curtis) Frick of Okeechobee, FL; sister Mary Keiran; granddaughter Maria (Juan) Dusen of Okeechobee, FL; grandson Richard Kittle; great-grandchildren Adante, Simone, Shaquille Davis, C.J. Kittle, Roneika Wright, Lajuanna Ford along with 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday July 16, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at the funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in West Middle Burry Cemetery where there will be full Military honors.

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.

Mary L. Duboy, 92, of Batavia passed away on Friday July 10, 2015 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born October 17, 1922 in Wyoming, New York to the late Kasian (Mary Zinkevitch) Duboy. She is preceded in death by her siblings Michael Duboy, Walter Duboy, Olga McBurney, Anne Herrmann, and Helen Weber.

Mary worked for the Batavia VA Hospital for 35 years prior to retirement.

She is survived by her nieces Patricia (Jay) Overholt of Lancaster, Shirley (Fred) Humphrey of Warsaw and nephew Walter McBurney of Leroy.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 16, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 4:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Warsaw.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SPCA www.spca.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.

Richard "Rick" W. Bell, 62, of Perry, died on Friday July 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born September 10, 1952 in Buffalo, New York a son of Willard Bell of Perry and the late Juanita (Ball) Bell.

Rick was a graduate of Perry High School. He was self employed for many years running his trucking and harvesting business. Rick had worked for Caledonia Diesel, and currently was working at Swede Farms in Pavilion.He was a member of the Perry Vets Club in Perry and enjoyed spending time with family.

He is survived by sons Jeffrey W. (Amie) Bell of Perry, Gary A. (Kerry Aaron) Bell of Caledonia; granddaughter Lillias “Lily” Bell ; sister Diane (Michael) Dee of Colorado Springs, CO.; brothers David (Dianne) Bell of Beaver Dam, WI., Gerald (Marcia) Bell of Perry, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 PM on Tuesday July 14, 2015 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Bell Farms on Simmons Road Perry, New York 14530.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Perry Vet’s Club 64 Lake Street Perry, New York 14530 or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, New York 14530. 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.

Violet M. Panek, 95, of Elba, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday (July 09, 2015) at LeRoy Village Green.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on July 17, 1919, daughter of the late Valentine and Agnes Swatek Wiater, sister of the late Stanley, John and Walter Wiater, Harriet Rogowski, Sister Mary Ignatia CSSF and Mary Starowicz. She was the wife of the late Albert Panek, who died in 1991.

Violet was a lifelong member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Church) and a member of the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. Violet and her husband devoted many hours to the church and worked for many years at the parish picnic.

Known for her culinary skills, Violet worked as a chef at The Country Kitchen Restaurant, Terry Hills Golf Course and shared a catering business with her sister, Harriet.

Violet enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, crafting and painting ceramics.

Survivors include her children Marie (late Donald) Butts of Batavia, NY, David (Rosann) Panek of Churchville, NY, Susan (Roger) Gronert of Flagler Beach, Fl, and Ronald (Mary Alice) Panek of LeRoy, NY.  Violet is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice in her name.  Expressions of condolences may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (July 13^th) from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday (July 14^th), 10:00am at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan and Sumner Sts.).  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Yvonne P. Eschenlauer, 80, of East Bethany died Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1935 in Revlock, PA to the late John and Bertha Mulvihill. She enjoyed reading romance books, doing crossword puzzles and watching Dancing with the Stars.

She is survived by 2 daughters; Dawn Yarington of East Bethany and Robin Eschenlauer of Oakfield, 3 sons; Robert Eschenlauer of Batavia, Ronald Eschenlauer of West Sparta and Donald Eschenlauer of Florida, 4 sisters; Leonna Bernosky of Williamsville, Freida Gronberg of NC, Donna Kozerski of Cheektowaga and Cheryl Black of Michigan, 3 brothers; Eugene Mulvihill of Cheektowaga, Clayton Mulvihill of NC and Richard Mulvihill of Angola; 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends and family are invited to attend a 10:30AM Memorial Mass on Tuesday July 14, 2105 at St. Vincent’s Church, 50 East Ave. in Attica NY 14011. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.  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

Ronald E. Boyd, 85 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. During his short stay at the Veteran’s home he received and was treated with respect, compassion, and dignity, which was much appreciated by his family.

He was born February 16, 1930 in Warsaw, New York, the son of the late Walter and Lena Knight Boyd.

Mr. Boyd was a lifelong Batavia resident, who served in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. He and his brother-in-law, Walter Briggs owned and operated Adelman’s Electric in Batavia for many years. He then worked at Graham Corporation in Batavia.

Ron loved his family, and was an avid New York Yankee fan. He enjoyed watching sports, especially during the football season. He also liked to follow local harness racing and was known to place an occasional wager at OTB.

Mr. Boyd is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Ann (Pickert) Boyd. Three sons, Ronald J (Betsy) Boyd of Raleigh, NC, Daniel M. (Shirley) Boyd of Batavia, and Michael J Boyd of Batavia. One daughter, Suzanne (Steven) Kabel of Black Mountain, NC. Seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  He has two surviving siblings, Gilbert Boyd and June Wolcott, both of Batavia. Mr. Boyd was also the brother to the late Merlyn Boyd, Doris VanCheri, Lorraine Allen, and Beatrice Hardy.

There are no prior calling hours. Services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021. Mr. Boyd will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, 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.

Frederick G. Bauer Sr., age 91, of Perry, died on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. Fred was born in Perry, New York on July 13, 1923 a son of the late J. Alfred and Agnes (Gallagher) Bauer.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty J. Bauer who passed away in 2014, siblings: Rosella Plugh, Marguerite Morse and Adrian Bauer.

He served with the US Army during WWII. Fred owned and operated Fred Bauer Well Drilling for 33 years, retiring in 1987. Prior to the well drilling business he worked for Sedam’s Tire Co. in Perry where he ran the farm tire service truck. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry, the McKelton Post #350 of the American Legion in Perry, Masonic Constellation Lodge Post #404 in Perry and the Perry VFW Post #5009. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, and collecting clocks and spending time with family.

He is survived by 2 sons; Frederick (Kathy) Bauer Jr. of Perry and Lawrence (Sandy) Bauer of Hamburg, 4 grandchildren; Kimberley (Scott) Rozanski, Karen (Todd) Shuskey, Bradley (Caitlyn Gorham) Bauer and Bethany (Andrew) Bukowinski, 8 great grandchildren; Kaileen, Hannah, Gabrielle, Jessica, Chloe, McKenna, Benjamin and Colin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 1-3 pm on Sunday July 12th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry, where funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00pm.  He will be laid to rest in West Perry Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia (activities fund) C/O Sally Phelix 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.  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.

Oakfield - Elaine M. Skelton, 83, of Oakfield, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Skelton was born February 23, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late LaDue L. and Evelyn (Mason) Timby.

She was a member of the former St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Oakfield.

Her husband, James L. Skelton, died November 26, 2001.

Survivors include her daughter, Lyn (Robert) Maute of Batavia; 2 sons, Kevin (Diane) Skelton and Brian T. Skelton, both of Oakfield, a brother-in law and sister-in law, Kenneth (Virginia) Skelton of FL; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Skelton of Oakfield, Jason (Jackie Oetinger) Skelton of Rochester, James (Nicole) Skelton of Buffalo and Marcie (Mark) Kreydt of Ithaca; 6 great-grandchildren, Mattox Simms of Bath, Amelia Rose Skelton of Buffalo, Kelsey Kreydt, Courtney Kreydt and Trevor Kreydt, all of Ithaca and Owen Oetinger of Rochester; several nieces and nephews.

She was the grandmother of the late Christopher Brian Skelton.

Friends may call from 4 to7 p.m. Sunday at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

MAYNARD G. PRIESTLEY

   Maynard lost his valiant battle with AML on Tuesday evening July 7, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family, under Hospice care, he was 72 and resided in Elba. Born October 23, 1942, in Hilton, NY. He was the son of the late Pearl Brown Priestley and Alburton (Helen) Priestley.

   He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, and later became a federally licensed aircraft mechanic. He worked at various airports in the area, but his passion was motorcycles. He raced motorcycles for many years, and later sponsored many up and coming race contenders, most importantly his grandsons, Jeremy and Andy Thompson, and Corey Crawford and son-in-law, Jesus Crawford. He was very well known in the motorcycle racing world, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

   Surviving is the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Pat (Ruck) Priestley of Elba; four beloved daughters, Angela (Joe Maniace) Thompson of Batavia, Vicki (Dennis) Maid of Potsdam, Shelly (David) Williams of Oakfield and Eva (Jesus) Crawford of Alexander, cherished grandchildren, Jeremy (Kim) Thompson, Andy (Maria) Thompson, Jayme (Rocky) Mast, Mandy and Bobby Maid, John (Staci) Williams, Christopher (Barbie) Williams, Amy and Erik Williams, Corey (Jess) Crawford, Brent, Patrick and Breyana Crawford; proud great-grandfather of, Lilly, Madison, Jordynn, and Ryder Thompson, Kayleigh, Katelynn, Summer, and Andrew Williams, Azaya Maid, Jayden, Danielle, and Hunter Mast, Emma and Annabelle Thompson, Zoe and Fayt Meli and Tucker Crawford; brothers, Skip (Helen), Wayne (Hildegarde), Ed (Maryanne), and Terry Priestley; sisters, Eleanor Morgenberger and Dolores Yeaton along with many nieces, nephews and aunt, June Rowcliffe.

   The family will be present from 4-8 PM on Friday July 10 and 2-7 PM Saturday July 11 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020. He will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba with full military honors, in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Elba Rescue Squad Po Box 58 Elba, New York 14058 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. Suite 310 White Plains, New York 10605.

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

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

Thomas “Tom” E. Hensel, 32, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born July 5, 1983 in Buffalo to Gerald Hensel of Oakfield and Debra (Robert) Post of Batavia. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Frederick Hensel and Bernard (Betty) Lawton.

Thomas loved being with his son, working on cars especially F-Body Trans Am’s.  He also enjoyed playing x-box and animals.

He is survived by his son Dominic Herrmann of Warsaw and his grandmother Elaine Hensel of Corfu along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday July 12, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 4:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the funeral home.

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

Joseph P. DeGasperi, 87 of Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday (July 6, 2015) at Brother of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born September 8, 1927 in Sardagna de Trento, Italy, son of the late Massimo and Virginia Bontempelli DeGasperi.

He traveled to America as an exchange student to study at the University of Buffalo and was employed as a machinist at Excel Industries in Clarence prior to his retirement.  Mr. DeGasperi enjoyed his family and his large gardens at his home. He was also a member of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church in Akron.

He was predeceased by his wife, Maria L. DeGasperi, who died August 15, 2008.

Survivors include two daughters, Loretta DeGasperi of Clarence Center and Virginia (Thomas) Burkhart of O’Fallon, IL. Two sons, Robert DeGasperi of Houston, TX and Paul (Michele) DeGasperi of Amherst, NY. Also survived by his four grandchildren, Michael, Andrea, Liana and Charlie.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (July 10th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron. A  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 10:30am at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron. Interment will be in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass Offerings.  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.