Obituaries

Leo L. Snyder, 85, of Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief hospitalization.

He is predeceased by his sisters Beatrice (Jim) Seibert, Aletha (Alfred) Kenward, and Irene Snyder; and his brothers Lyle (Helen) Snyder, Lester (Joan) Snyder, and Leland “Jack” (Arlene) Snyder.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years; Janice (Newton) Snyder; his children: Charlene Snyder and Brian (Annette) Snyder; his granddaughters: Melanie Snyder and Leah (Christopher) Snyder; and his great-grandson: Leo O. Snyder; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Indian Falls Methodist Church 7908 Alleghany Rd, Corfu, NY 14036 . Funeral services immediately follow visitation. Please note if you will be staying for Leo’s services, please bring a chair as all services will be held in the pavilion of the church. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Alabama Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church 1392 Church Street, Basom New York 14013 or the Alabama Fire Department, P.O. Box 798 Basom, New York 14013. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Leo’s name, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

She was born August 27, 1968 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Ronald Skye and Bernice Masker.

Leslie was employed by Save A Lot in Batavia. She was known to be the life of a party and enjoyed being around people. She has touched the lives of so many with her love and laughter. She will be forever missed.

Survivors include her children, Sarah Irwin of Mt. Morris, Samantha Irwin of Geneseo, Katrina D’Anna of Buffalo and Brandon D’Anna of Buffalo. Companion, David Eaton of Batavia. Also survived by a sister, brother, 7 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy 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.

She was born on September 14th 1971 to David and Phyllis Brooks of Alabama NY. 

A devoted daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, she is survived by her parents, a daughter, Kelsey Price, sisters; Tammy (Mark) Cassidy, Dawn (Todd) Wheeler, Amy (Louis) Brooks, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by long time friend Daniel Price and his daughters Jessica and Geraldine Price. 

Known to most simply as “Hubser”, she valued nothing more than her friends and family. She was especially devoted to her young nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews whom she spoiled relentlessly, not only with material things, but with love, fun and laughter. 

There will be no public services, a celebration of Kelly’s life will be held privately at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home in Oakfield.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 in Germany. He was a member of the Joseph M. Collins Post 6239. Mr. Heiman was employed by Westinghouse for 37 years and later worked for the NYS Thruway Authority until he retired.

Because of his love of Darien he became active in the Darien Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter, First Aid Instructor and EMT. His passion for history led him to seek appointment as Town Historian where he served for 52 years. He became active in town politics serving as Councilman and on the County Planning Board.

He attended the Darien United Methodist Church. Mr. Heiman enjoyed weekly card games and Euchre tournaments. He will be remembered for the fun times he shared with his grandchildren, his wit and sense of humor and his ability to fix anything with duct tape.

Elmer is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie (Heintz) Heiman, his children Melissa (Jerry) Allsup of Alaska; Philip (Angela) Heiman of Pavilion; Beth (Bruce) Clingerman of North Rose; Marie’s sons James (Gail) Richert of MI; Daniel (Kathy) Richert of FL; siblings Marian Tiberio of Holley and Ralph (Sylvia) Heimann of Rochester; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 2 to 6 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. A 6:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. An 11:00 AM Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Darien Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Darien Fire Company & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 135, Darien Center, NY 14040 or to National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org. 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.

BYRON - Mary Yohe, 72, of Byron, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home in Byron under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her loving family.

Mrs. Yohe was born October 25, 1947, in Rochester.

Mary is survived by her husband, Gordon Yohe of Byron.

No visitation or services are planned.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary’s name to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Born in 1959, Jeanne now rests with parents, Duane (Dean) and Jacqeline (Jackie) Hendershott, Aunt Sandy (Paul) Oberlander, Uncle Lee (Butch) Hendershott, grandparents, William and Anne Glor, Dorothy Dean and Laverne Hendershott. Jeanne is survived by sons, Michael Kamysz of Varysburg, Jeffrey (Kaitlin) Saraceni of Greenville, SC., sister, Dot (Bill) Dustin, brothers, Dean and John Hendershott, Aunt Sheila (John) Henderson, grandchildren, Ashton, Aislyn, Gracyn, Everett and soon to be Marcella along with nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Hewitt, Amanda (Billy) Owens, Ryan (Amelia) Hendershott and her faithful dog, Rusty.

Jeanne graduated Attica High School in 1978 and Finger Lakes Community College in 1980. Her career includes working at Attica State Prison and SUNY Brockport.

Jean retired from York School District as IT Coordinator. After living in New York for 59 years, Jeanne retired to Greenville then Taylors, South Carolina. She loved to cook, host Thanksgiving dinner and dancing to live country music. Her greatest joy was her sons and grandchildren. Jeanne’s legacy of light, her love and her quick smile will live in our hearts until we see her again.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011. There will be a private Mass of Christian Burial held for the family. She will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alexander Fire Department, P.O. Box 336, Alexander, New York 14005. For more information 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.

Batavia/Oakfield - Douglas P. Paille, age 80, of Batavia, longtime resident of Oakfield and proprietor of Paille Express, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Suzanne's Comfort Care House in Perry.

A longtime resident of Oakfield Mr. Paille was a member and past president of the Batavia Area Jaycees and member of the Rotary Club of Batavia. A member and trustee of the Oakfield Presbyterian Church, he also served as trustee for the Village of Oakfield. He loved music and played tenor saxophone for many bands including Little Jake and The Blenders. A licensed pilot, he loved flying and restoring classic cars.

He is predeceased by his wife, Sally VanKouwenberg Paille, who passed away on January 29, 1993.

He is survived by his children: Kim (David) Kibler of Oakfield, Mark (April) Paille of Batavia, Tracie (James) Caswell of Batavia and Kirk (Amy) Paille of Naperville, Illinois; eleven grandchildren: Zackary (Samantha) Kibler, Douglas Kibler, Jared Kibler, Derek Kibler, Noel Yott, Nicole Paille, Kyle (Hillary) Paille, Alexis Paille, Justin (Kaylin) Hamilton, Nathan Hamilton and Katelyn Hamilton and six great-grandchildren; Zeus, Zoey, Sadie and Sofia Yott, Jace Maid and Stella Paille.

Doug's family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Suzanne's Comfort Care House in Perry for the loving and compassionate care he received.

There will be no prior visitation. A public celebration of life will be held at Mark Paille's home, 208 Elm Street on Saturday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Private burial will be in Cary Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Contributions in Douglas's memory may be made to Suzanne's Comfort Care House, 167 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Doug's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

Batavia - Linda Ann Baker, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Linda was born November 9, 1949, a daughter of the late Steven and Ethel Laskowski. 

Linda is predeceased by her husband, Harold G. Baker.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be held privately.  Linda will be laid to rest in Stafford Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Linda’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

Arrangements for Linda were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

Massena: Graveside services, with military honors will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia, for James C. Murphy, who passed away on June 4, 2020 at the Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be acknowledged with St. Vincent de Paul; 128 Main St, Massena, NY 13662 or Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley; 6805 US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com.

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

BATAVIA - Alberta M. Nowikow, 62, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (July 21, 2020), at her home in Batavia.

Ms. Nowikow was born July 12, 1958, in Buffalo.  She enjoyed watching television, playing bingo and cards, listening to music - especially old school country, and dancing.

 Survivors include her daughters Sarah (Martin) Kowasz of Perry, Wendy Henry, and Minnie Henry both of Batavia; grandchildren, Lily and Riley Kowasz, and Haylee and Matthew Henry; brothers, Russell Bly of Arizona, and Michael (Tina) Bly of Indiana; a sister, Jackie (Jose) Correa of Wyoming.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In keeping with Alberta's wishes there will be no visitation.  A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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

Robert was a graduate of Perry Central High School and worked at Kittenger Furniture Company. He loved to spend time outdoors and enjoyed camping. One of his favorite times of the year was Fall when he could go deer hunting with his boys.  

He is survived by his children Jonathan R. (Jennifer) Foote of Nunda; Benjamin R. (Rebecca) Foote of Branchport; granddaughter Mae Alice-Marie Foote; sister Bonnie (Cleon) McLeod of Dunn, NC; brother Alan (Cindy) Foote of Perry; along with many nieces an nephews.

Family and friends may call from 11am – 1pm on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. A 1:30pm Graveside Service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels – Senior Nutrition Program of Livingston County, Livingston County Office for the Aging, 3 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, New York 14510. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Richard worked at SUNY Geneseo. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Mr. Biondolillo is survived by his son Jason (Maria) Biondolillo of Rochester; brother Roland Biondolillo of Perry; sister-in-law Shirley Biondolillo of Perry; two grandsons Nicholas and Sammy, along with many nieces and nephews.

At Richard’s request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.com. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Billy was born in Batavia on April 24^th, 1984.  He was a graduate of Batavia High School class of 2002 and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant after earning a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the State University of New York College at Oswego. Billy was a compassionate and kind hearted man who loved his family and friends to no end. He was an avid golfer, a valued member of The Genny and enjoyed grilling, fantasy football and the Buffalo Bills. Steaks and chicken wings were his specialty. The Simpsons always kept him laughing and we can’t forget his love for Kendrick and Ophelia.

Billy is survived by his father; William A. (Shari) Sheron Jr. of Batavia; his mother Karen M. Maskell of Batavia and his sister Marissa M. Sheron of Lockport. Along with his parents and sister he is also survived by his maternal grandmother; Barbara J. Maskell of Batavia; his step siblings Andy Strollo, Lacie (Strollo) Snell and Katie (Strollo) Cosimeno all of Batavia, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Billy's absence will be deeply felt by all that were fortunate to know and love him. He will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the family. 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 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.

Audrey was born on August 2, 1931, to the late Leland and Emma Green Sliker. She is preceded in death by her husband Allan Hall in 1998 and was the sister of the late Marilyn, Betty Lou, Leland and John.

Audrey worked for Star Markets in Batavia for 26 years. She loved her cats and companions, Bandit and Tigger and was a big fan of Elvis.

Audrey is survived by her children, Stephan (Angela) Hall of Rochester, Jeffrey Hall of Corfu and Brian (Christine) Hall of Corfu. Granddaughters, Nicole Hall (Michael Pepe), Sarah Hall and Rachel Hall (Sean McVay); her sister, Winnie Murray; her aunt, Violet Hoevenaar and her cousins, Patricia (Charles) Herman, David Hoevenaar and Paul Hoevenaar. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the Indian Falls United Methodist Church Pavilion, 7908 Alleghany Road, Corfu, NY at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Indian Falls Cemetery. In honor of Audrey, the family requests everyone to please wear pink, as it was her favorite color.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Indian Falls United Methodist Church or to the Indian Falls Fire Department.

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

Marilyn W. Dills age 84 of East Bethany, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 20th 2020 at Crossroads House in Batavia. Born November 6th, 1935 in Olean, NY, the daughter of the late Harold L. and Elsie Brinker Weaver.

Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Pavilion Central School and worked as the bookkeeper for the family farm, Dills Bros. Inc. She was a longtime member of the East Bethany Presbyterian Church and more recently Warsaw's Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church. Marilyn was a terrific homemaker always putting her family first in all she did. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, and socializing with her friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edwin H. Dills; a son Andrew W. Dills; two brothers Dean Weaver and Dana Weaver. Survivors include three sons, Timothy (Tena) Dills of Clymer, NY; Thomas (Michelle) Dills of East Bethany; Daniel Dills of Wright, WY; sisters, Sonia (Bill) Whaley of Pavilion; Nancy Weaver of Farmington, NY; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Marilyn's family would like to thank the volunteers and staff at Crossroads for the excellent care that she received. We also want to thank all of her friends that took the time to visit mom at Crossroads.

A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday, August st at the Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church in Warsaw. Burial will follow in the East Bethany Rural Cemetery. Please visit www.weeksfuneral.com to offer condolences, send cards. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads House at PO Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021. Crossroads House has been operating for 22 years, providing no cost service to the residents and their families. They rely entirely on donations and volunteers.