Obituaries

IRENE M. GIESLER ~ 

Age 99, of Batavia, NY died Friday morning December 22, 2017 at home. She worked for many years at the Genesee County Nursing Home, was an avid gardener, enjoyed word searches and most of all time spent with her family. 

Survivors include her loving children, Ronald (Kathy) Giesler, Larry (Debbie) Giesler all of Arizona, Mark (late Terry) Giesler of Batavia, Jean (Wilford) Wollenschlager of TX, Cheryl (Paul) Goodell of Oakfield, Deborah (Gary) Harkness of Batavia; sister, Dorothy Gerhardt of Rochester; 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Geisler's funeral services are being held privately Friday June 1, 2018, she is being laid to rest in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu and memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

Please share your words of comfort with Irene's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF IRENE M. GEISLER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

She is survived by her son Robert Iannaccone of Batavia; niece Lyndia Mobley, great-nephew Paul Mobley along with grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours, services will be held privately. Jeanne will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. 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, New York 14020.

Linda worked as an Administrative Assistant at Eastman Kodak in Rochester. She loved to sing and bake. She will forever be remembered as an amazing person, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children; Selina (Tom) McJury of Batavia, Evangeline Canty of Batavia, Bonnie Witkop of Batavia and Terry (Brittany) Witkop of Alexander; 5 siblings; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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, New York14020.

West Valley - Robert F. Moxham, Sr., age 90, of West Valley, passed away on  Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center, LLC.

Mr. Moxham was born April 26, 1928 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Ray Moxham and Esther Ella Moag Moxham.

A member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, he was a volunteer firefighter with the West Valley Volunteer Hose Company. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion, Post No. 1576 in West Valley. He loved spending time with his family, especially his late wife, Mary Jane.

Along with his wife, they were the owners and proprietors of the West Valley Market for many years. He was also a certified life underwriter for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

His wife, Mary Jane Moore Moxham, passed away on April 17, 2001.

He is survived by his three daughters, Linda (Tony) Buzzell and Mary Ella (late Roger) Loos, both of Batavia and Peggy Douglas of Winterhaven, Florida; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his son, Robert F. Moxham, Jr.; his grandson, Jason Allan and his brother, Ray Moxham.

There are no prior visiting hours. Friends and family are invited to graveside services on Friday at 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Roszyk Hill Road, West Valley.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VFW Post No. 5260, 650 East Main Street, Springville, New York 14141 or West Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 9091 State Route 240, West Valley, New York 14171.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Cheektowaga - Gerald J. Krajna, age 57, of Cheektowaga, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Terrace View Long-Term Care Facility, in Buffalo.

He enjoyed being able to work with his hands, woodworking, being outdoors and camping with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa M.  (Kraus) Krajna. They were married May 11, 1984. He is also survived by his children, Jerry (Rachel) Krajna of Tonawanda, Andy Krajna of Buffalo, Mary Ann Krajna of Cheektowaga and Allyson Krajna of Buffalo; his brother, James Krajna of Florida and several niecs and nephews.

There are no prior visiting hours. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1st at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, 150 Alleghany Road, Corfu.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials may be made to Hospice Of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Buffalo, New York 14227-1480. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Age 75, of Oakfield, died peacefully Friday afternoon May 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He had been battling the effects of an acute illness while his final wish of being back home was managed through the diligent work of RGH staff and HCR Home Care. He was born June 26, 1942 in Batavia, NY the eldest son of the late Ignace and Frances (Nicometo) Matla also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Esther (Wozniak) Matla in 2016 and a brother, Douglas Matla.                   

Wayne was proud to have served his country overseas in the Vietnam War as an MP for the US Army. Since that time he was always willing to lend a helping hand through the VFW when called upon. 

Wayne worked as a plant manager for the former Yale & Towne Trojan Plant in Batavia until 1982, worked as a shipping manager for Rotork in Rochester and later retired through the US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield as a turbine operator/mechanic. 

He had played part in the Oakfield-Alabama Little League as a coach and president. He was involved with Oakfield Cub Scouts and Webelos as a former den leader. He was always there to play any role that he was called on in support of his family and Oakfield youth sports. 

After retirement he spent most of his time with family and friends. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Esther and rarely left her side through her final years. He was a simple man who enjoyed life through giving to others, possibly the man who initiated, "Giving You the Shirt off his Back." His home was always open to others and would greet you at the door with a cold Labatt's Blue in hand, he enjoyed early morning coffee and afternoon naps. He cherished the company of his loyal dog, enjoyed his ten year old shirt & jeans and the feel of flannel. His meticulous gift of woodworking and evening "dips" off the end of a remote dock into Canadian waters. Wayne was always the one to give a second chance and those that knew him loved him, those that did not eventually would. 

Surviving is his son, Anthony Matla and daughter Nicole Samal-Matla both of Oakfield; brother, Greg (Ann) Matla of Rochester and sister, Diane Matla of Oakfield; uncle, Samuel (Sharon) Nicometo of SC; aunt, Rosemary Nicometo of Oakfield; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Dolan-Matla of Oakfield; grandchildren, Taylor & Alena Burr, Ayva & Eyon Matla; nephews, Grant (Rochelle) Matla, Dolan (Sophie) Matla, Patrick (Susan) Matla and Scott Matla along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Wayne's family will be present from 6-8pm on Thursday May 31, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Wayne's Life will begin at 8pm. Memorials in his memory are suggested to HCR Home Care.

Please share your words of comfort with Wayne's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

He was born in Batavia on May 14, 1948, a son of the late Albert and Helena Mruczek Konieczny

He was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Syracuse, NY.

After receiving his New York State Funeral Directors License in May of 1969 he volunteered for the draft and entered the U.S. Army. His military service was a Medic with the 13^th Field Hospital and 15^th Evac. Hospital in Ft. Belvoir, VA during the Vietnam War having achieved the rank of Specialist 4^th Class.

After his honorable discharge, he purchased the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home in Batavia from the estate of the late Joseph Leonard McAndrew in 1971. He later expanded the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home to Akron, NY in 1982 and constructed a new funeral home on 2 Bogue Ave., in Batavia in 1995.

He served in many community interests including past Adjutant, Vice Commander and Commander of the American Legion Post 332 in Batavia where he achieved Honorary Life Membership Status. Vice Commander of the L.L. Tillman Post American Legion in Akron. He also served as member of the Genesee Veterans Honor Guard and Color Corps and was the chairman and designer of the Veterans War Memorial Monument that is erected and dedicated on Veterans Park next to the Jerome Center on Bank St. in Batavia. He was a member of and past Board of Director of the Polish Falcons of America, past president of the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society, past president of the Genesee County Funeral Directors Assoc., past president of the Akron Lions Club and past Genesee County Coroner from 1978 to 1982. He attained the position of Grand Knight when a member of the Msgr. Kirby Council Knights of Columbus in Batavia and Faithful Navigator of the Msgr. Wurtz Assembly (4^th Degree) in Clarence. He enjoyed being a member and past Captain of the Color Corps of the Msgr. Wurtz Assembly.

As a member of St. Teresa of Avila Church in Akron he devoted his Christian life as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.

His survivors include his devoted wife of 43 years, Nancy Pulvino Konieczny. A son and daughter in-law, Ronald and Cynthia Konieczny of Batavia. Most loving daughters and sons in-law, Kristen and Michael Sikora of Franklinville, NY and Lauren and William Casale of N. Tonawanda, NY. His precious grandchildren, Brianna and Collin Casale, Ava and Ayden Casale, Elizabeth Sikora and Nathan and Natalie Konieczny. Brother, Jerome (Cheryl) Konieczny of Boca Raton, FL. Several nieces, nephews and wonderful  cousins survive with two aunts, Mildred (late Walter) Mruczek of Corfu and Caroline (late Albene) Mruczek of Batavia. He is the brother of the late Joseph R. Konieczny who died in 2002.

Relatives and friends may share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (May 29th) from 3-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC (Batavia location), 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY and Wednesday (May 30th) from 3-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC (Akron location), 32 John St., Akron, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10:00am at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron. He will be laid to rest with full Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia, awaiting the construction of the future Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY.

Flowers are gratefully declined and those desiring may make memorial contributions to Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020, St. Joseph School, 2 Summit St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, 901 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Please share your memories 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.

Age 49, of Lillian, Alabama formerly of Batavia, NY, died unexpectedly Friday May 11, 2018 at  home. He was born in Batavia, April 20, 1969, a son of Harry (Susan DiFillipo) Zito of Alabama and Oakfield, NY and the late Loretta (D'Andrea) Zito.

John was a graduate of Batavia High School and Buffalo State College. John was an avid golfer  and was lucky enough to score a Hole-In-One at the young age of 10. 

Along with his father, John is survived by his sister, Andrea (Mark) Woyksnar of Niagara Falls, NY and a nephew, Matthew Woyksnar along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

The Zito family invites all to attend an 11AM graveside service on Tuesday May 29, 2018 as he will be laid to rest with his mother at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Please join the family for a luncheon at the Dibble Family Center following the service at 4110 West Main Street Road Batavia. 

Please share your words of comfort with John's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

CORFU — Viola J. Reak, 85, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday (May 23, 2018) at the Le Roy Village Green Nursing Home.

She was born August 27, 1932 in East Pembroke, a daughter of the late Melvin and Myra York Snell.

Viola (Mom) will be remembered as an amazing and caring woman who touched so many lives. Someone said anyone who was lucky enough to spend time with her is a better person for it. Viola was always Mom to many of us. When you needed a friend she was always there. She enjoyed going to the casino and when she could she went on cruises.

She is survived by her children, Dawn (Kent) Silvernail, of Corfu; Brian (Anita) Reak, of Milton VT; Dale (Mary) Reak, of Eagan MN; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grand children, her sister-in-law, Lucy Snell, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Marvin C. Reak, and all her brothers and sister.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu NY. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Corfu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.

Mr. McCullough was born March 19, 1932 in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Thomas) McCullough.

William served his country honorably with the Army and was a shop manager at Batavia Farm Equipment/Monroe Tractor in Batavia for many years.  Agriculture was his life and he was known for his extensive knowledge of farm equipment.  He greatly enjoyed being outdoors and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.   

He was the husband of the late Dolores (Beechler) McCullough who died August 24, 1979.

Surviving are his children, Mark McCullough of Marion, Jane (David) Geissler of Elba, and Paul (Kimberly) McCullough of East Pembroke; grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) Geissler of Elba and Molly (fiancé Andrew Rotando) Geissler of Rochester, Bryce McCullough of Irondequoit and Katie McCullough of Rochester; sister, Joyce (late Herbert) Diegelman of Batavia.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no visitation.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Mr. McCullough will be laid to rest beside his wife in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the New York State Veteran’s Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020.   

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, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.

Everel Herbert Mastin, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 while recovering from heart surgery. Everel was born in Binghamton, NY on January 4, 1944 as the fourth of five children. Everel presently lived in Dillsburg, PA and previously resided in San Antonio, TX; Rutherford, NJ; Browns Mills, NJ; Westleton, England; Batavia, NY; and Binghamton, NY. Everel spent his young years in Binghamton. At 14, he moved to the dairy farm of his cousin, Ray Miller, in Batavia, NY and became a member of their family, gaining two more sisters and three more brothers. Everel attended Corfu High School until 1962 where he was an FFA member. He attended the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute from 1962-1963 in Chazy, NY. He attended SUNY Canton in Canton, NY from 1963-1965 and was a member of Zeta Alpha Phi, graduating with a degree in agriculture and then furthered his education by studying aeronautical engineering at LeTourneau University in Longview, TX from 1965-1967. Following college, Everel entered the Air Force and was stationed at Bentwaters Royal Air Force Base in England, serving as a mechanic on the F4 aircraft.
 
Everel is survived by his wife, Deborah Bringhurst Mastin; former spouse Brenda Mastin and their three children: Lawrence (Cari) Mastin of San Antonio, TX, Tanya (Mark) Crosbie of Dublin, Ireland and Daniel (Laura) Mastin of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his three siblings: Chalmer (Alice) Mastin of Kalamazoo, MI; Marold (Curtis) Murray of Binghamton, NY and Ray (Penny) Mastin of Binghamton, NY; his cousins: David (Anne) Miller, Dorothy Acomb, Lucille (Dave) MacKenzie, Charles (Laurie) Miller, and James (Elisabeth) Miller; his numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Everel is pre-deceased by his brother Richard E. Mastin and his parents Harold and Mabel Mastin and his second parents: Ray and Harriet Miller. Everel will be remembered for his acceptance of and willingness to help others and his love of travel. Prior to his recent heart surgery, many members of Everel’s family gathered at his home to celebrate his life and share their love with him. 
 
Funeral services are provided by C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY. The viewing will be held on Friday, May 25 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the North Darien Bible Church, 9762 Simonds Road, Corfu, NY. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 11:00 am at the North Darien Bible Church and will be followed by burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the North Darien Bible Church.
Donations may be made in memory of Everel H. Mastin to JDRF.ORG (Juvenile diabetes).

Age 70, of Batavia, died peacefully Sunday May 20, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born December 23, 1947 in Homer City, PA a son of the late Daniel and Dolly (King) Stiles also preceded in death by siblings, William, Frank (Lucille) Stiles, Patricia Neth and In-laws, Elaine (Carl) Brinkman.                                                                                       

Mr. Stiles was an electrician for the US Gypsum plant in Oakfield for over 30 years and a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's). He enjoyed bowling, fishing, trips to Black Lake, a Matt Kenseth NASCAR fan, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. Larry was a huge Elvis fan, he will be missed by his four legged companions, Dot & Noah with his greatest joy being his children and grandchildren. 

Surviving is his beloved wife of 49 years, Donna (Balduf) Stiles of Batavia; loving children, Amy (Sean Roberts) Stiles of Batavia, Stacey (Kris) Crossett of Maryland, Charles L. (Erin) Stiles of Batavia, Betsy (Tim) Abdella of Washington, DC; cherished grandchildren, Chelsea (James Shute) Stiles, Gavin & Noah Stiles, Cameron Crossett, Gabriella & Lauren Abdella; great-granddaughter, Amelia Presley; father-in-law, Loren (late Dorothy) Balduf of Stafford; siblings, Dale (Beverly) Stiles of Batavia, Jim Stiles of Pavilion, Ione Johnson of Batavia, Sylvia (James) Marble of Nunda, Donna (Ron) Johnson of Batavia, Lori (Greg) Baldwin of Holley; sister-in-law, Nancy Stiles of Batavia; brothers-in-law, Tom Neth of Batavia and David (Patricia) Balduf of SC along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Larry's family will be present from 5-8pm on Thursday May 24, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30am Friday May 25 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10am at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site). He will be laid to rest in St. Joachim & Anne Cemetery in Attica and memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. 

Please share your words of comfort with Larry's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

Warsaw ~ Mary Lee Merrill, age 87, of Short Street, passed away on Sunday (May 20, 2018) at Strong Memorial Hospital in the loving presence of her family.

     She was born August 17, 1930 in Varysburg, a daughter of the late Raymond and Bernice Neyerlin Donnelly.

     Mary Lee was a loving wife and mother, who was devoted to her family.  She was a telephone operator for Rochester Telephone Company and eventually completed her working career as a secretary for Warsaw TV-Cable.

     She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Merrill of Warsaw; her son, Robert (Karen) Merrill of Richfield, OH; her brother, John Donnelly of Varysburg; her sisters-in-law, Elsa Donnelly of Varysburg, Barbara Ewell of FL, Lori Merrill (Charlotte Hamon) of Warsaw and Patricia Merrill of LeRoy, along with many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald L. Merrill in 2016, her brother, James Donnelly, sister-in-law, Beverly Donnelly and brothers-in-law, Vincent Ewell, David Merrill, Roger Merrill, Norman Merrill, James (Diana) Merrill and Donald Merrill.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 23 from 3 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19 north), LeRoy, where services will be held at 7 PM.  Interment in the Warsaw Cemetery will be private.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.

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