Obituaries

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.

DAVID A. CAMPBELL

   Beloved son, devoted husband and amazing father, David was 31 years old and of Batavia. He died suddenly Monday morning, June 22, 2015, as the result of injuries he sustained in an accident at work. He was born August 9, 1983 in Batavia, the youngest son of Alexander and Abbie (Kennedy) Campbell of Alexander.

   David was a 2001 graduate of Alexander Central School and worked as a Union Carpenter for Pike Structural since he graduated. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to be with his wife and children going on trips to the mountains, snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling and dirt biking. He accomplished much in only 31 years, touching the lives and hearts of everyone he came in contact with; friends, neighbors or strangers. His infectious smile and selfless attitude will forever comfort those left behind.

   Surviving along with his parents; his high school sweetheart, soul mate and beloved wife of 7 years, Renee (Dills) Campbell of Batavia and their three beautiful children, Harper, age 6, Camille, age 4 and Harlan, age 2; brothers and sisters, Gregory Campbell of Alexander, Michael (Eileen) Campbell of Pavilion, Elizabeth (David) Brumsted of Byron, Lynn (Tyrone) Woods of E. Bethany, Laura (Perez) Dinkins of Alexander, Stephen (Kristie) Campbell of Pembroke, Mary Kay (Patrick) Reeves of Pembroke and Sarah (Norm) Liss of Batavia; father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Michelle Dills of E. Bethany; sister-in-law, Rachelle (Rick) Heller of Iowa, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

   The family will be present from 4-8 PM on Thursday June 25 and 3-8 PM Friday June 26 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020. Please join the family for funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday June 27 at the First Presbyterian Church 300 East Main Street Batavia. He will be laid to rest in Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Alexander, in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to David's children, c/o M/M Thomas Dills 5455 Jerico Road E. Bethany, New York 14054.

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

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

 

Marie E. Heiler, 91, of Brockport passed away on Thursday June 18, 2015 at The Landing in Brockport. She was born November 12, 1923 in Greenwich, CT., to the late George (Florry Durant) Merritt and grew up in Miami Beach, Florida. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband William Heiler; brother George Merritt and loving step-father Isadore Benjamin.

Marie attended the University of Alabama. She was a member of the Resurrection Parish, the Genesee Community College Choral and volunteered for the St. Jerome’s Guild. She had a deep love for music, as it was a big part of her life. Marie loved to dance and sing.  The love she had for music, however, didn’t compare to the love she had for her husband and her family.

She is survived by her children William (Sue) Heiler of Garland, TX., Florence (William) Moore of Harleysville, PA; Barbara (Donald) Maleski of Hamlin, Susan Keeler of Clark Summitt, PA.; sister-in-law Jean Merritt of Meridan, MS.; 9 grandchildren Greg (Lauren) Heiler, Cathy (Scott) Grzybek, Jenny (Keith) Cramer, Drew (Maggie) Moore, Melissa (Jack) Trumbull, Matthew, Mark, and Lindsay Maleski, Sean Detota; 7 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday June 26, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday June 27, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

BATAVIA — A Celebration of Life for Leon C. Bennett, 92, who passed away on Jan. 4, 2015, will be held on Friday, June 26, at the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main St., Batavia. 
The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. 

 

 

Joanne Loncao, 63, of Batavia passed away on Friday June 19, 2015 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born October 13, 1951 in Batavia, New York to the late Ignatius R. (Marie A. Gautieri) Loncao.

Joanne worked for Hickory Farms in Henrietta. She was a graduate of Caledonia Mumford High School and went on to Business School and was a member of Resurrection Parish.

She is survived by her sister Mary Anne (Daniel) Young of Dansville; special cousins Jennie “Bunny” (Frank) D’Aurizio of Batavia, Richard (Nancy) Cina of Batavia; close friend Alan Moore of Batavia and several cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Friday June 26, 2015 from 10:30-11:30AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 Noon Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 26, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty Street Ste 6 Batavia, New York 14020.. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Jane R. Wojtczak, 100 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday (June 21, 2015) at the Batavia Health Care Center.

She was born March 2, 1915 in Batavia, daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Tylinska Wojtczak.

Jane was employed by G.T.E. Sylvania prior to her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, reading and housekeeping. Jane was also a lifelong member of Ascension Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Rose Twardowski, Sophie Zbock, Stanley and Metthew Wojtczak.

Survivors include her niece, Donna Twardowski of Sarasota, FL and nephew, Daniel Twardowski of Janesville, WI. 

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday (June 24th), 10:00am at Ascension Parish (Corner of Swan and Sumner Sts).  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

Batavia - Richard Daniel Earl, 60, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, June 19^th, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Earl was born October 30, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Bert C. Sr. and Shirley King Earl.

He is survived by his children, Tracy Toth of Wisconsin, Nicole Hatch of Niagara Falls, Richard Earl and  Mandy Earl, both of Rochester;  four brothers, Bruce (Ann) Earl and Michael (Darlene) Earl, both of Nappanee, Indiana, Bert C. Jr. (Cindy) Earl of Batavia and Chuck Earl of Rochester; two sisters, Becky (Jim) Smith of Livonia and Sue (Tom) Pendelton of Batavia; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister, Candace Earl Buck.

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will follow at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery, Harvester Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Earl Family. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen - Kathleen Marie Taylor, 52, of Bergen, owner of Kathy's Cleaning Service in Bergen, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital West, the former Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport.

Mrs. Taylor was born August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a daughter of Clara M. Rathbun Crowell of Bergen and the late Erwin G. "Pappy" Crowell.

She was a 1980 graduate of Byron- Bergen High School and enjoyed spending time with her loving husband Randy as well as doing things with her two grandchildren. 

Kathy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to many.  She was truly a saint and will be greatly missed.

Surviving along with her mother are her husband, Randy J. Taylor, whom she married on January 16, 1993; a son, Ryan (Christine) Flaherty of Churchville, two grandchildren, Aiden Flaherty and Alexis Flaherty, both of Churchville; two sisters, Rosemary (Tom) Anthony of Bergen and  Cindy (Tim) Jessop of Churchville;  many nieces and nephews.  

Friends may attend services at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bergen, 38 S. Lake Street, Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036-4916 (www.lupus.org) or to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy West, Amherst, NY 14228.  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, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen.

Melba Klossner, 78, of LeRoy, formerly of Darien Center passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born May 1, 1937 in Dayton, KY to the late Dennis (Melba Gaus) Dinneen. Melba is preceded in death by her husband Alson Klossner and sister Kay Coover.

Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Attica.

She is survived by sons Eugene (Edelyn) Klossner of Albion, Timothy Klossner, Randall (Janet) Klossner of Holley; daughter Lisa (Mark) Gerhardy of Churchville; 8 grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday June 21, 2015 from 1-4 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday June 22, 2015 at St Luke’s Episcopal Church 30 Favor Street Attica, New York 14011. She will be laid to rest in Darien Cemetery, Darien.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St Luke’s Episcopal Church 30 Favor Street Attica, New York 14011. 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.

Basom - Leslie "Les" Lipnicky, 64, of Basom, a retired Foreman at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, passed away Thursday,(June 18, 2015) at his home, in Basom.

Mr. Lipnicky was born March 11, 1951 in New York City, the  son of the late Thomas and Vera (Kephart) Lipnicky.

Les was a true outdoors man.  He was an avid hunter and trapper.  He enjoyed playing on his tractor, spending time with his family and was a member of the NRA.

He is the husband of Cheryl (Liedke) Lipnicky of Basom.  The two were married May 1, 1981.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Joshua of Basom and Andrew of Caledonia.

Friends may call on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where a brief prayer will be said immediately following calling at 7:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills, PA.  

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

Corfu - Jesse J. Meyer, 79, passed away Tuesday (June 9, 2015) in the care of his family.

Jesse was born October 23, 1935, in Buffalo, a son of the late Vincent and Marion Kromer Meyer.

He was a mechanic for many different companies in the area.

Jesse was the husband of the late Barbara Balduf Meyer and brother of the late Maryann and Karl Meyer.

Surviving are his children, Dee (Garth) Tesch and their children, Andy and Jon; Debbie Meyer, Darrell Meyer and his children, Jackie and Craig, Dennis Meyer and his son Ian and Doug Meyer and his children, Eric and Kayla; sisters, Carol (late James) Schmiedicker, Eileen (Danny) Zymowski and Jane (Alex) Sczepanski. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

There are no calling hours. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were made by the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu.

ROBERT W. HILLABUSH

   Age 61, of Batavia, died Friday June 12, 2015 at his home. He was born September 4, 1953 in Rochester, NY a son of the late Donald R. and Martha (Smith) Hillabush also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and son, Brian both in 2011 and infant son, Kevin.

   Mr. Hillabush was a United States Navy Veteran, retired from the Batavia VA Medical Center and former volunteer with the Oakfield Fire Department.

   He is survived by his son, Devin R. Hillabush of Byron; grandchildren, Aden W. Hillabush and Alexander Heatherman; sister, Fawn (Marcus) Mobley of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews.

   The family will be present from 1 - 2:00 PM on Thursday June 18 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020, military honors will immediately follow at Grand View Cemetery. Memorials in her memory are requested to the family.

   Please share your memories of Bob with his family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF ROBERT W. HILLABUSH IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK

Theodore J. Hojnowski  “Teddy”

Corfu - Theodore J. Hojnowski, “Teddy”, 86, passed away Saturday (June 13, 2015) at the New York State Veterans Home, Batavia.

Teddy was born May 4, 1929, in Bennington, a son of the late Joseph and Waleria Cwieka Wrotniak Hojnowski. He is predeceased by his sisters, Adele, Wanda and Helen and brothers, Alfred, Joseph, Henry, Stanley and Walter.

He was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 17. He was a member of the Polish Falcons 493, Sportsman’s Coon Hunters Association, American Legion in Attica and the VFW in Alexander. Teddy served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Jean Metz Hojnowski, his son Ronald Hojnowski and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call Tuesday 5 to 9 p.m. at the C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 8656 Church Street, East Pembroke, NY. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bennington.

Bergen - Mark Allan Rowsick, of Bergen and Brockport was called to his Heavenly home on June 11, 2015 after forty seven years on his earthly journey. 

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on September 7, 1967 to Francis (Fritz) and the late Patricia (Gerner) Rowsick.

Mark lived a full and happy life.  He graduated at the age of 21 from Monroe County Boces I.  In his younger years, Mark competed in several events in the Special Olympics.  He always relished going to his day care programs through Lifetime Assistance. 

The special love of Marks’s life was music.  He equally enjoyed singing and dancing especially to the music of Michael Jackson and Lawrence Welk.  Tunes from the 60s and 70s added to his eclectic taste.

Trips to Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL to visit with family were also high on his to do list, especially if a trip to Kennywood or Disney World was included.

Mark never found a restaurant or a waitress that he didn’t like.  Cheeseburgers and Diet Pepsi were his standing order with chocolate anything for dessert.  Mark was also a well-known flirt.   He thought that each and every woman he met was beautiful and told them so.

Mark is survived by his father and step-mother, Fritz and Liz Rowsick of Bergen, a sister Linda Rowsick of Canandaigua, brother “Bud” Rowsick of Pittsburgh, PA and his step-siblings, Ron (Dawn) Greenman of Ellicott City, MD, Dave (Pat) VanValkenburg of Saugerties, John (Jennifer) Greenman of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Donna (Garth) Howard of Caledonia and Dan (Jenn) Van Valkenburg of Bergen.  His step-brother, Matthew Greenman of Brockport, who frequently wrote of his affection for Mark on his Facebook page, was called home ahead of Mark in February, 2015.

Mark is survived by many nieces and nephews that he took great delight in spending time with along with aunts, uncles and cousins primarily from the Pittsburgh area.

We are most grateful to Lifetime Assistance, Inc. for providing Mark with such dedicated staff through casework and programming over the years and with residential services for the past four years.  We wish to mention in particular the staff at Trinity Day Hab and the Lowry Center.  Mark’s Home on Sweden Hill in Brockport was Home to him with a capitol “H”.

Mark Rowsick has brought smiles and good memories and joy filled moments to everyone who ever came in contact with him.  The world is a sadder place without him. Mark leaves us the challenge to follow his loving example throughout our own lives.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Mark’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, (June 20, 2015) at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen. 

In recognition of their excellent work with and for Mark, we ask that you consider memorials to either Lifetime Assistance Inc., 465 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624 or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 who has spent much time in helping to educate Mark’s care givers on that horrific disease.  Flowers are gratefully declined.

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