Obituaries

   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 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.

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.

He enjoyed playing with his tractors and trucks, playing in the dirt, playing baseball with his father, watching his favorite television shows Street Outlaw’s, Alaska State Troopers, Mick Dodge and car races. He will be remembered by his infectious smile.

He is survived by his sister Brianna Goodell of Perry; maternal grandparents Lisa Dechau, Edward Marzycki both of Perry; paternal grandparents Deborah (Marc) Fiegl, David Goodell both of Perry; maternal great grandparents Carolyn (Frank) Miller of Warsaw; Aunt Heather Forrester of Perry; Uncle Patrick (Erica) Goodell of Leicester; cousins Dominik and Bentley Forrester, Tessa and Anna Goodell, along with many other family, friends and his forever fitness family.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday July 10th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14569. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at the funeral home at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department 151 North Main Street Warsaw, New York 14569.  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.

He was born October 17, 1926, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Peter and Eva Baetis Siminski.

Mr. Siminski was employed by Allied Van Lines of Buffalo prior to his retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Siminski who died in 2010.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Akron, NY. 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.

Mr. Meyers graduated from Bolivar High School. He attended Paul Smith’s College in New York. He proudly served as a Correction Officer for the State of New York for 27 years, and worked at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility.  He retired on June 25, 2015. Mr. Meyers was a member of the National Rifle Association, and a damn good shot for a country boy.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years Dawn M. (Wilson) Meyers; sons, Cody M. Meyers of Buffalo and Gordon J. Meyers of Cheektowaga.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 9, 2015 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00 AM Memorial Service will be held Friday July 10, 2015 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Crossroads House Batavia, 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Janice Duer (nee Huth) Walker died peacefully of natural causes while under Warsaw hospice care at her daughter's home in Attica, NY, on July 1, 2015.  Janice was born 3/13/1932, in her parents' apartment in the historic J. Eshelman Building, Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY.  Her parents were Pauline (nee Knapp) and Harold Huth; as the eldest of their two children, her younger sister is Mrs. Doreen (Walter) Wilkins, Akron, NY.  Janice was a 1949 graduate of Akron Central High School, Akron, NY.  In 1950 she married and decades later was divorced from dairy farmer, Edward J. Walker, who is deceased.  The couple initially owned an Aberdeen Angus farm on McNeeley Rd,  Akron, while her husband also worked at the nearby Carborundum plant.  Approximately a decade into their marriage, the couple then purchased a family-run Holstein dairy farm on Sumner Road in Darien.                                                                                                           

Janice was predeceased by 3 of her children: infant Kathy, and adult siblings Loren, and Kim Walker.  Janice is survived by 3 of her 6 children- her eldest, Cheryl L. Walker, Batavia; and the two youngest, Lars B. Walker, Ephrata, PA; and Mrs. Connie (Peter) Balon, Cascade Rd, Attica.  Janice is also survived by 5 grandchildren- Courtney and Brett Walker, Phoenix, AZ; Brandon Walker, Batavia; Mrs. Carrie (Gary) Talley, Youngsville, NC;  and Mrs. Nicolette (Matthew) Fraterrigo, Attica.  She leaves 4 beloved great-grandchildren: Caiden Talley, NC; and Gianna and identical twin sisters Alina and Viviana Fraterrigo, Attica.  Janice also joyfully gained a granddaughter and great-granddaughter through marriage: Mrs. Sarah (Joe) Lawton and their infant daughter Cailee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

An artistic person and animal lover, Janice was a capable and hard-working homemaker, farm wife; and retired Certified Nurse's Aide at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia.  She showed fortitude in life, and made substantial personal sacrifices for her children and grandchildren.  In retirement, at her home on the corner of Hopkins Rd. in East Pembroke, Janice enjoyed flower gardening, the company of her pet dog, watching her TV “slop opera,” and completing the Daily's crossword puzzle.  A cherished Mom, she will be sorely missed by her family, and is wished God's blessings.  No funeral hours are scheduled.  A prayer, “Safely Home” saved and previously read at Janice's maternal grandfather, the Reverend Clyde Dire Knapp's funeral will be read at her graveside.  Her remains will be buried in the Brainard Cemetery, Attica, NY.  Memorials in Janice's honor may be made to Warsaw Home Care and Hospice, to the American Heart Association, or to the ASPCA.                                                                                                           

Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia.   Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Helen “Toots” Staley (nee Walz) passed away quietly this morning, July 1^st, 2015, in her home in Batavia NY, surrounded by her family.  She was 95 years old.

Helen was born on July 18, 1919 in Batavia, NY and was the daughter of Louis W. and Gertrude (Lasher) Walz.  As a young girl, she loved attending baseball games and had fond memories of riding the train with her father to Cleveland, OH to see the Indians games.  She loved spending time with her mother in the kitchen cooking and canning peaches.  They spent many summers at Conesus Lake, swimming and sunbathing.   She was a 1937 Graduate of Batavia High School.

She attended Stephens College in St. Louis MO with her cousin Ginny.   Upon graduation from Stephens, she received a full scholarship to Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. 

One summer, while sunbathing with her girlfriends on the dock at Long Point on Conesus Lake, she met her future husband, Harry Staley of Geneseo, NY   They began dating soon after that first encounter.

World War II broke out and interrupted their courtship.  Helen went to work at Symington-Gould as a Steel Tester and Harry joined the Army Air Corps (US Air Force).  Harry and Helen were married on October 23, 1943 while Harry was on a 2 week leave from the service.   After the service career, they settled in Batavia, NY in 1956.

Her first son, Jack, was born in 1946.  Her second son, Don, was born in 1952.  She was a devoted wife and mother.   As an Air Force family, they traveled throughout the US and lived in many cities during Harry’s time in the service.  Helen particularly enjoyed her time in El Paso, TX and Colorado Springs, CO.

A woman of exceptional faith, she lived a life of love and devotion to her church and family.  She was a dedicated member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church Choir for over 70 years and found great happiness in singing for her church.  She was an accomplished singer and musician. Her family will miss her organ recitals and wonderful singing.  She was a life-long member of the St Paul Lutheran Church.

Her love of ice cream sundaes was legendary.  As a child, she loved visiting the local ice cream shops with her parents. She attended hundreds, possibly thousands, of her sons’ basketball, baseball, and football games.  She was regularly in the stands for her grandchildren’s baseball, hockey, and soccer games.  She was a huge fan of college basketball and was thrilled that the Duke Blue Devils won the National Championship this year.

Helen is survived by her sons, L. Jack Staley of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Don Staley and his wife Marcy, of Canton, MI, as well as former daughter-in-law Barbara Hale of Batavia, NY.  She was the proud grandmother of Alicia Staley and her husband, Stephen Mooney of Boston, MA, Marc Staley and his wife Erin of Batavia, NY, Jack Staley JR of Boston, MA, Christopher B. Staley of Miami, FLA., Matthew, Katelin, and Benjamin Staley of Canton, MI.  She was overjoyed to be the Great-Grandmother to Helaina and Luke Staley of Batavia, NY. 

Calling Hours are scheduled for Thursday, July 2^nd, from 6-8 pm at H.E. Turner Funeral Home in Batavia, NY.  A funeral is scheduled for Friday, July 3^rd at 11 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  In lieu of flowers, The Staley family has requested that donations be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Helen’s honor.  Donations can be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Street, Batavia, NY.

The Family would like to thank Hospice and Home Care of Western NY, Dr. Merrill, and Dr. Crofts and the many nurses  for their dedication and compassion in caring for Helen over the past months.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Howard J. Welsted, of Attica, formerly of Florida and Depew, peacefully entered his eternal rest Friday June 26, 2015. Howard is predeceased by his parents Fred and Louise, and sister Gertrude.

Howard lived a full life. He loved baseball and he loved his time at the Erie County Fair, a tremendous enjoyment since the years of the Great Depression. Howard worked many years as a truck driver, and spent many years as a volunteer with the Depew Fire Department. His life though was forever marked when as an 18 year old member of the Marine 3^rd Division he landed on the island of Iwo Jima; his division suffered nearly 6,000 casualties. Howard was a quiet man but in his eyes we saw life’s adventures. In his eyes we saw the love for his children, and in his eyes we saw the flag atop Suribachi. His wish for all of us is to be ‘Always Faithful.’

Surviving are brother Gerald (Annetta) of Lakeview; sister Sally (Don) of East Aurora; children Becky of Florida, Jimmy of Maryland, Kirk (Dorene) of Conesus, Kim (Don) Debnar of Tonawanda, Kendra (Rob) Thompson of Attica, Kristine (David) Dioguardi of Bethany; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

A 10:00 AM gathering of remembrance will take place on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at St. Vincent’s School on Walnut Street Attica, New York 14011. Interment will follow in North Evans Cemetery, North Evans.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family or to the Patriot Guard Riders of New York  PO Box 107  Williamson, New York 14589. 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.

Sibyl worked at Sylvania in Batavia as a factory worker prior to retirement. She loved to bowl and belonged to the Bennington Senior Citizens Club.

She is survived by her brother Harry (MaryAnne) Adams of Silver Lake and sister Bessie Spencer of Oregon.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00 AM Memorial Service will be held on Monday July 6, 2015 at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the LeRoy Village Green Sunshine Club 10 Munson Street LeRoy, New York 14482. 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.

ROBERT L. “BOB” MEEDER, SR.
Age 83, of Dale, NY, formerly of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.
Bob was born October 30, 1931 in Warsaw, NY son of the late Hugh and Bernita Gay Meeder. He was a hard working man who worked on local dairy farms for most of his life. He was a devoted husband and loving father who always put the needs of others before himself.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Sharon) Meeder, Jr. of Belfair, WA, Donald (Dorothy) Meeder of Dale, Douglas Meeder of Indiana, David (Dawn Kahl) Meeder of Silver Springs and his beloved granddaughter and best friend, Melissa; his brothers, Ronald (Nancy) Meeder of Little Valley, Wayne (Mary Jane) Meeder of Bliss; his sister in law, Sally Meeder of Dale; special niece, Janet Douglas of Wyoming; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Janet Blowers Meeder and his brother, William Meeder.

Friends may call Friday, July 3 from 3 – 7 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where Bob’s funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wyoming Hook & Ladder Company, Wyoming, NY 14591 or the Warsaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 22, Warsaw, NY 14569. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.

David worked for over 40 years driving truck for Carney & Fugle Trucking Company.

He is survived by his beloved wife of Mary J. Fugle of Attica; sons Daniel (Kimberly) Fugle of Akron, Kenneth (Siobhan) Fugle of KS., Tom (April) Fugle of IN., Tim Fugle of Webster, David Merrill of Henrietta; brothers Gerald (Shirley) Fugle, George “Burt” (Virginia) Fugle, Carl (Josephine) Fugle, Larry (Denise) Fugle, John (Kathy) Fugle; sisters Mary Newton, Linda (Loyd) Reiner, Janet (Ed) Fontaine, Ann (Mike) Kibler; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday June 29, 2015 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 8656 Church Street East Pembroke, New York 14056. He will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty Street Ste 6 Batavia, New York 14020.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

Batavia - Marvin J. Skelton, husband of Berniece Rudolph Skelton, passed away on June 23, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 96^th birthday and his 74^th wedding anniversary.

He was born April 16, 1919 in the town of Batavia, to Norman and Celia Eick Skelton, both deceased. Two brothers, Roger (Ruth) and John (Dorothy), also predeceased him. Mr. Skelton graduated from Batavia High School, class of 1937.

A lover of the land, he was a youthful member of the 4H, where he won prizes for his potatoes, poultry, and other products. Eventually, he became a successful and progressive farmer. He had dairy cattle for many years, but later turned solely to crops, farming beans, peas and corn. He lived on his farm on the Buckley Road in Stafford for almost seventy years, in the house where his wife was born.

Mr. Skelton was a long-time active member of the Farm Bureau and served on the Board of Directors for over 25 years. He and his wife enjoyed many trips with the Farm Bureau to places near and far, including Spain, Africa, Hawaii, Texas, Arizona and Chicago. He was also a member of the Kitchen Konference, Old Boys & Gal’s Club and the Stafford United Methodist Church. Mr. Skelton served on the Board of Appeals in Stafford for a number of years and the board of the Stafford Rural Cemetery.

In his younger years, he regularly went deer hunting in the Adirondack Mountains. He also earned his private pilot’s license and love to fly small airplanes. He and his wife enjoyed dancing as well and did so often with several different groups in their winter home in Englewood, Florida. They travelled often – besides the Farm Bureau trips, they visited Branson, Missouri and Orlando, Florida, many times, often taking family members with them. In his later years, Mr. Skelton became an avid (and pretty good) golfer. He played his last game of golf at the age of 95!

He and his wife, Berniece, had no children of their own but loved and cared for many children of family and friends over several generations, including but not limited to the Bentleys, the Brantons, the Halls, the Scotts, the Besetts, the Fullers, the Blythes and the Swansons. He was especially attached to his other-abled nephew David and bragged about him to everyone who would listen. He and Mrs. Skelton also supported children through the original Children’s Home of Batavia and Gateway.

Mr. Skelton is lovingly remembered as a man who always had a good joke to share and who loved to talk to people. He was an astute business man, who persevered despite setbacks. He volunteered many hours of work to Habitat for Humanity in Florida, and helped family and friends who were in need, without expectations. A plaque give to him by his (deceased) sister-in-law, who he loved as a sister, summed him up:

It’s easy to be pleasant,

While life goes by with a song

But the man worthwhile is the man who can smile

When everything all goes wrong.

Mr. Skelton was that kind of man.

He is survived by his wife, Berniece of Batavia; nephews, Thomas (Mary) Skelton of Batavia, Earl Skelton of Stowe, Pennsylvania, David Miner of Batavia; nieces, Kathryn (Joseph) Fry of Jacksonville, Florida, Susan (Geoffrey) Briggs of Stafford, Rita (Dennis) Brayley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jan Miner of Hartsdale, Carol (Paul) Beechler of Manassas, Virginia. In addition, he had several grand and great-grand nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to Genesee County ARC, 64 Walnut Street, Batavia, New York 14020, HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020 or to Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Street, Stafford, New York 14143. He will be laid to rest in Stafford Rural Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Bruce M. Cooper, 66, of Bergen, a retired machinist at Gettinge, in Henrietta, passed away suddenly on Monday, (June 22, 2015) at his home, in Bergen.

Mr. Cooper was born March 9, 1949 in Rochester, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Mann) Cooper.

Bruce was a member of the NRA and greatly enjoyed time spent at the Firing Pin, in Bergen.  He loved everything involving mechanics and was always fixing something.  He also greatly enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bruce is the husband of Mary Anne (Ferguson) Cooper, of Bergen.  The two were married April 5, 1975.

Surviving along with Mary Anne are his children, Paul (Carrie) Cooper, and Kelly Mirra both of Bergen; four grandchildren, Tyler Mirra, Matthew Cooper, Dakota Cooper, and Ryan Cooper all of Bergen; two sisters, Judy Giffard of Huntington Beach, CA, and Noreen Grant of Greece.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where Bruce’s Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, (June 27, 2015). 

Memorials may be made to National Rifle Association via https://joinnra.nra.org/donate.aspx or The Firing Pin, LLC, 8240 Buffalo Road, Bergen, NY 14416.  Flowers are gratefully declined.   

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