Obituaries

Judith and Richard made their passion youth and families, their own and many others through foster parenting and mentoring. Judith leaves a legacy of compassion, kindness and special memories shared with every life she touched.

She is survived by her dearly devoted and loving husband Richard Ferraro, many children, grandchildren, great-grand children, siblings and extended family.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday November 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:30 PM Celebration of Life will immediately follow calling hours on Saturday at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers Mr. Ferraro requests memorials to Genesee County Nursing Home (fourth floor) in honor of Judith, 278 Bank St. Batavia, New York 14020. 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Age 88, of Batavia, died Monday morning November 7, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born January 28, 1928 in Corfu, NY a daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna (Pundt) O'Neil, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack C. Baker; son, Lieutenant Colonel John F. Baker and siblings, Helen Deja, Mary VanNest and Ruth Lehnis. 

Dorothy was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's) where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, money counter, member of the Altar & Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and Prefect St. Joseph's Sodality 1996-2002. She was a supervisor and group chief for New York Telephone, a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and was chairperson of the Batavia Telephone Pioneers. Dorothy was very active in Genesee County, she was an elections inspector, worked with the Chamber of Commerce Tourism and was chosen Geneseean of the Year in 2008. She was a member of the Sun Catcher Garden Club, AARP and loved flowers and gardening. Dorothy's passion was the St. Jerome Hospital Guild where she assisted in the Jerome Gift Shop, Jerome Center Coffee Kiosk, Chairperson of the poinsettia and Easter flower sales and was chosen Honorary Member of the Guild in 1998. 

Surviving are her children, Jeff A. (Linda) Baker of NC and Nancy L. (Bob) Kendall of Batavia; brothers, John of Alexander, William of Darien, Charles of Batavia, Edward of NC and Michael of Batavia; sisters, Margaret "Peg" Meyers of Corfu, Anne Smith of Tonawanda and Marcy (Tony) Saraceni of Batavia; sister-in-law, Helen Batchelor of Stafford; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. 

Dorothy's family invites all to celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Thursday November 10 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site), she will be entombed in the Monsignor Francis L. Schwartz Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., c\o UMMC 127 North Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Dorothy with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Lois was a long time employee at Attica Central School and she retired after 28 years. She like to play cards with her friends go to bingo and the casino, but most of all she loved spending time with her family which always brought a smile to her face.  

She is survived by her children; Robin Hill-Bratcher of Buffalo, Robert (Patricia) Hill of Jacksonsville, FL, Lisa (Patrick) Smith of N. Java, Kimberley (Jason) Talone of Batavia, Michael (Michelle) Pilc of Corpus Christi, TX and Rhonda (Herbert) Perry of Strykersville; sisters Beverly Englerth, Sharon (Thomas) Gates, Janet Sovey-Elliot and a brother John Hackett; 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.          

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday November 11, 2016 from 4:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday the 12^th at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Varysburg at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Varsyburg Fire Company 2446 Route 20A Varysburg, NY 14167. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Batavia - Keith W. Passmore, 87, of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at his home in Batavia.

Mr. Passmore was born February 14, 1929 in Mount Morris, a son of the late Leon Passmore and Dorothea Williams Passmore.

Mr. Passmore worked at LeRoy Machine for over 20 years prior to working and retiring from U.S. Gypsum in Oakfield. He was an avid reader, enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles. He will be remembered by all as a dedicated and loving family man.

He is survived by his children, Carol E. (late Patrick) Avino of Batavia, Susan M. Sullivan of Rochester and Kenneth W. Passmore of Indianapolis, Indiana; several grandchildren including Timothy (Missy McClurg) Brown of Batavia; great-grandchildren including Johnni Brown of South Fallsburg; his sister, Beverly (John) Murnan of Tonawanda and several nieces and nephews.

He is the father of the late Thomas Richard Passmore and brother of the late Leon, Warren and Hillyer Passmore, Shirley Robinson and Phyllis DuBois.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. He will be laid to rest in Mount Morris Cemetery. Memorials in Keith’s name may be made to Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Keith’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Oakfield - Arthur W. Dennis, 88, of Oakfield, a tool room foreman at Whiting Roll-up Doors in Akron, for 32 years prior to his retirement in 1991, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Orchard Manor Residential Health Care Facility, in Medina.

Mr. Dennis was born September 10, 1928 in Alabama, NY, a son of the late Foster and Esther (Roggow) Dennis.

He was a member of East Shelby Community Bible Church and a life member of the Alabama Fire Department.  He enjoyed the out-of-doors and hunting.

His wife, Dolores M. (Smith) Dennis died June 11, 2013.

Survivors include 3 children, Paula Ann (Daniel) Luker and Alan Raymond (Deborah) Dennis, both of Oakfield and Wendy Jean (Michael) Saeli of Corfu; 6 grandchildren, Kimberly Ann (Edward) Staniszewski of Batavia, Jeffrey (Sue) Luker of Darien, Katie (Daniel) Manges of Oakfield, Todd (Megan) Dennis of Batavia, James (Randi) Garrett of Corfu and Kelly (Kyle McCarthy) Garrett of Lancaster; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Arlene Snyder of Medina and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to East Shelby Community Bible Church, Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.

South Byron - Homer Dean Ivison, 89, a longtime farmer of South Byron, NY, passed away on November 6, 2016 at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester.  Mr. Ivison was born February 3, 1927 in Batavia, NY a son of the late Harold and Alice Scoins Ivison. 

Mr. Ivison was a lifetime member of the Genesee County Fair Society, former President and board member of the Genesee County Fair, director and former Vice President of Eastern Al, organizer and coach of the Byron Little League, former director and counselor of Byron Boy Scout Troop 13, former Vice President of DHIA, member of the Holstein-Friesian Assoc., former member of the Byron Planning Board and the Byron Historical Society, past Noble Grand and member of the South Byron, Bergen and Flower City IOOF and former member of the South Byron Fire Department.  He was a member of the Byron Grange #395, past member of the Dairylea Cooperative, a 1945 graduate of South Byron High School and member of the Section Five Basketball Championship Team.  He was a member of the Genesee County Fish and Game Protective Association, member of the South Byron Methodist Church and member of the American Legion.

He served in the US Army during WWII and was the driver for the lawyers involved in the Nueremburg trials.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet W. (Ward) Ivison, his sons, Mark and Dean Ivision of Byron and daughters, Lori Ivison of Byron and Lisa (Mark) Ellingham of Bergen; 2 grandchildren Jason (Tiffany) Ivison and Kali Ellingham; 3 great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Jason, Jr. and Colton Ivison; his sister, Lorraine (Donald) Porter of Apopka, FL; sisters-sin-law, Josephine Ivison and Joan Dudley; and  several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Duane, Howard and Stuart Ivison and Thelma (Alva) Cleveland; and brother-in-law of the late Arlene Ivison and Joyce Kaiser.  

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Byron Methodist Church, 7526 Byron-Stafford Road, South Byron, NY.  Burial will be in Byron Cemetery, Byron.

She is survived by her sons; Shane and Collin Ohalloran of Elba and step-son Justin Alexander.

There will be no prior calling hours and Funeral Services will be held privately.

 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.

Candi was a 2003 graduate of Perry High School and Genesee Community College. She worked at Perry Market Place in Perry in their bakery Department and as a cashier. She was a community social member of the Perry Center Fire Department. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, and was a Buffalo Bills fan. She loved her pets Lily, Binny and Chip, and especially loved the support received from family and friends during her illness.

She is survived by her Husband: Michael Cook whom she married on June 18, 2011, Mother: Kathy (Karl) Kelly, Father: Douglas (Lucia LaFrance) Jones both of Perry, In-laws: John (Paula) Cook of Perry, Sister: Stacey (Kirk) Gell of Perry, Brother: Douglas (Angela) Jones of Perry, 3 Half- Sisters: Patty (Brandon) Tadko of Delevan, Brandy (Jim) Cobb, Rachel Dale both of Fl., 5 Step-Brothers: Jessie (Shari) Kelly of Independence, KY, Patrick Kelly of Lima, Rollie (Kari) Sears of Perry, Joe LaFrance of Scottsville, Jeremy (Brandi Davis) LaFrance of Perry, 1 Step-sister: Angela Sears of Perry, Sister-in-law: Beth Ann (David) Cook-Kaczmarek of Warsaw, 10 Nieces and Nephews: Alysha, Miranda, Nikki, Levi, Kash, Kaden, Chloe, Lucas, Marissa and Allyssa, along with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM on Wednesday November 9, 2016 and from 12:00-1:00PM on Thursday November 10th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will follow the visitation on Thursday at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011or visit www.wyomingcountyspca.org or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

He is survived by his sons; Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of Spencerport, Scott (Joanne) Macomber of Fulton; grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer), Gregory (Karen), Chelsey and Mara Macomber; Juliet Brandt, Bethany St. Pierre, David (Kylie) Taylor and Trina Taylor; great-grandchildren Sage, Lily, Ethan, Nolan, Isaac, Elijah, Hayden, Hailey and Hannah; sister Elizabeth, brother Edwin along with several nieces and nephews.

Floyd enlisted in the army in 1943 and served as a Sergeant in the Philippines. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in agriculture. He taught agriculture and farm mechanics in the Attica School System and BOCES for 35 years. Floyd was a member and advisor of the Future Farmer’s Association and past president of the Association of Teachers of Agriculture of New York.  He was also past Noble Grand Citizens Lodge #309 of the International Order of Odd Fellows. He enjoyed traveling and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday November 10, 2016 from 12:00-1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Rochester 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or the Attica Historical Society 130 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Paul F. “Pappy” Stringham, 79 of Bennington passed on to better hunting grounds late Tuesday evening November 3, 2016.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad 1353 NY-354 Attica, New York 14011. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Batavia - Robert W. Zeagler, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mr. Zeagler was born March 29, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a son of Mary Watson Fillette of Byron and the late Solomon Zeagler.

Bob was a graduate of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia where he was a champion pole vaulter holding a Virginia state record for over 20 years. He was a member of the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and a fan of Jimmy Buffett;

Bob was best known for dressing himself up and decorating his car for every holiday. He would travel to nursing homes and hospitals, even while he was sick, to see the residents with the hope to brighten their day. His greatest joy was to have people stop him while he was dressed up and take a picture with him. He truly wanted to make people, especially the kids happy.

Surviving along with is mother are his wife, Bridget Jasinski Zeagler, whom he married May 4, 1968; two brothers, Rev. Donald Zeagler of Virginia and John Zeagler; his sister, Patricia Rosone of Avon; his sister-in-law, Joan (late Ken) Dispenza of Batavia; three brothers-in-law, Lenny (Sharon) Jasinski of Batavia, Richard (Mary) Jasinski of Elba and Tom (Sue) Jasinski of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is the brother of the late David Zeagler who passed away in 1959.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021, Bergen Swamp Preservation Society, P.O. Box 460, Bergen, New York 14416 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Bob’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Judith had an extensive legal career in Buffalo and Rochester where she worked as a Court Reporter and Legal Secretary. She was a lover of fine arts and gardening.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband; Jon B. Peterson of Rochester; son Erik Peterson of Rochester; foster daughter Leeann Campany of Rochester; siblings Patricia (Donald) Smith of Wilson, Mary (Wayne) Keifman of Grand Island, Ellen (Joaquin) Aymerich of Naples, William (Paula) Mosman Jr. of Batavia, Daniel (Karen) Mosman of Boston, MA and Nancy (John Corey) Mosman of Williamsville; along with many nieces, nephews and 2 great nieces.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday November 6, 2016 from 1:00-3:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 where a 3:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Alliance Foundation Elm & Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263. www.roswellpark.org/giving. 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.