Obituaries

  Mary Jean Feeney, 88, formerly of Attica, NY, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Cumming, GA..  She was born on June 26, 1930 in Warsaw, NY to the late Eugene and the late Margaret (Regan) Holahan. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Canale and Sheila Garry.

Mary Jean graduated from Warsaw High School in 1948 and continued her education at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA.  Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude, she embarked upon a teaching career. In 1953, Mary Jean married Alfred Feeney, and spent the next few years at various Air Force duty assignments, including 2 years in Japan.  After returning to Warsaw in 1961, Mary Jean surrendered her teaching career to focus on family, eventually raising five children to whom she loved fiercely and unconditionally.  Mary Jean and her family moved to Attica, NY in 1964 where she was an avid golfer, attended every school and sporting event of her children, enjoyed game shows, traveling to the beach, and Big East basketball. 

Mary Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, Alfred Feeney; her five children, Sean (Kate), Margaret, Elizabeth (Phyllis), Kevin (Dana) and Timothy (Karyn); her sister, Maureen Hayes and eight grandchildren, Claire, Allison (Brian), Tyler, Ben, Kaden, Kole, Trey and Maggie.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 4-6 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M.at Ss Joachim & Anne RC Church, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011.  Burial for the family will follow at St Michaels Cemetery, Warsaw, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Attica High School Booster Club. 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.

MARY E. TORREY ~ Age 92, of Elba, died peacefully Sunday morning March 17, 2019 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Born in Byron, NY on July 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Blaine and Viola (Hofmann) Wight; also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Torrey; dearest granddaughter, Jordyn Mary Augello; sisters, Evelyn (late Calvin) Waterman and Grace (late Norman) Phelps.

Mary, having spent most of her life in Elba was known to all from supporting her late husband in running Torrey Farms to being one of Elba Central Schools most beloved teachers. A high school science teacher of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Along with teaching, she tutored many children throughout her years and made such an impact on them that they would often stop to visit long after graduation. She was a lifelong learner who had a passion for science, teaching and her students that she was always most proud of. Mary was a longtime member of the Elba United Methodist Church; she enjoyed gardening, travelling and time spent with her family.

Mary is survived by children, Maureen (Paul) Marshall, John (Carol) Torrey, Mark (Catherine) Torrey all of Elba and Mary Jane (Kevin) Fast of SC; sisters, Nancy (Ronald) Johns of Kentucky, June (Richard) Mullen of Byron and Jane (late Warren) Terrill of LeRoy; grandchildren, Jamie (Carson Dowdle) Marshall, Julie Marshall, Jill (Stephen) Gould, Laura (Tarek) Badawy, Melissa (Jimmie DeLeon) Martin, Molly (Erick) Anderson, Travis (Grace) Torrey, Shannon (Matthew) Kyle, Lucas (Kimberly) Torrey, Jed (Kelsey) Torrey, Maxwell (Alyssa Laudico) Torrey, late Jordyn Mary (Charles) Augello, Jessica (Richard) Lack, Melissa (Daniel) DiFelice and Carissa Fast along with 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The Torrey family will be present from 4-8pm on Thursday March 21, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 where Mary’s Celebration of Life will take place at 11am Friday, March 22. She will be laid to rest alongside Charles, in Springvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory can be made to the Rochester Area Community Foundation – Charles and Mary Torrey Fund to benefit Elba United Methodist Church, Elba Central School, Houghton College, Elba Volunteer Fire Dept and the Paul N. Yu Heart Center at Strong Memorial Hospital, 500 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 or www.racf.org/torrey.

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

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

He was a lifelong resident of Batavia, the son of the late Gasper (Sam) and Mary Baudanza.

He is survived by his five children: Jason, Peter, Julie, Christine and Dan; his two grandchildren Kayla and Sam; and nephews and nieces -- all of Batavia.

Peter is predeceased by his sister Gloria (Baudanza) Strollo and a brother, Stephen Baudanza, both of Batavia.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Batavia (18 Ellicott St.) at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Donations may be made to Huntington’s Disease research. (One resource is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, here.)

James served his country in the United States Army. After an Honorable Discharge, Jim became an Iron Worker. He was a member of the Iron worker Union Local 33 out of Rochester for many years. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship. Jim was an outdoorsman, enjoying bow hunting and fishing the most. He loved all of God’s creations. He made Maple Syrup with his son as a favorite pastime. Jim’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. Family camping trips to Black Lake were important parts of his children’s growing up years. The Black Lake fishing trips were carried on with his grandsons as well.

Jim was beloved husband of Yvonne (Jatczynski) Welker; father to James D. (Pamela) Welker, Jr., and Lisa (Eric) Werner; beloved grandpa to Emmett (Alyssa) Werner, Caleb Werner, Amos Werner, David Welker, and Steven Welker; cherished brother to David (Joanne) Welker, Ann (Jack) Motz, Susan (Charles) Anna; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

There will be no prior visitation.  A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 11 A.M. on March 22, 2019 at the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St, Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Attica Fire Department, 11 Water St., Attica, NY 14011 in Jim’s memory. 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.

Mark was Postmaster in Eden and South Wales and President of the Board of Directors of the Holland Boys and Girls Club.  Mark was also a respected and well-loved coach, referee, and umpire.

Devoted father of Nathan Tress and Jeffrey (Kara) Tress; loving grandfather of Juniper Tress.  

The family will be present to receive friends on Monday March 18, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 where a Memorial Service will follow at 7:00PM.  Fond memories and kind words for Mark are welcomed at the Memorial Service. He will be laid to rest in Corpus Christi Cemetery in Chambersburg, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, a hospice care home that so affectionately treated Mark the last two months of his life www.crossroadshouse.com PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Batavia - Joseph F. Saile, 54, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, surrounded by his family at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Joe is predeceased by his father Lynford and nephew Matthew.

Surviving along with his mother are his devoted wife, Kathleen (Gow) Saile; daughters, Carissa, Jessica (James) Maskell, Megan, and Rebecca Saile; grandchildren Elijah Saile, Bailey, Sophie, and Collin Maskell; Siblings Vern (Debra) Saile of Bergen, Cindy (David) Landrum of Virginia, and Lyndy Branton of Byron, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where services will follow immediately visitation at 4 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Please consider memorials in Joe's name to his family to establish a college trust fund for his grandchildren. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Joe's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Jeannette lived nearly her entire life on the family farm in Alexander. She was a longtime bookkeeper at Tri-County Tractor in Batavia and enjoyed the last of her working years assisting the elderly as a home health aide. Jeannette had many friends at Alexander United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for many years.  She was also very active with the Alexander Central School Class of ’62 Alumni.  A lover of flowers and sunsets, she will be remembered for the care and devotion she gave to her children, her granddaughters, and her great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved children Christine Orr of North Tonawanda; James (Nancy) Orr of Akron; Michael (Gael) Orr of Conesus; brother Frank Howe of Tuscon, AZ; sister Margaret (Dennis) Pfalzer of Oakfield; granddaughter Sarah Orr; great-grandchildren Cuylar and Noah West, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to a 3:00 PM Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St. Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alexander United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 10540 Main St., Alexander, NY 14005. 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.

Richfield Springs, N.Y. ~ Gary Culbertson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 with family members by his side.

     Gary was a very compassionate man, always trying to do the best for anyone around, and always seeing the best in people. He lived his life honestly, always seeing the positive of life. His witty sense of humor was appreciated and loved by all. He will be terribly missed by his family and the people whose lives he touched.

     Gary is survived by his loving wife, Sue; his three children, Dawn, Lisa and Chuck; his brother, Gordy; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Per Gary’s request, there will be no funeral. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Morganville Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cedarville Rescue, 960 State Highway 51, Ilion, NY  13357.

     Local arrangements entrusted to the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Services Inc.  Condolences may be shared at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Veronica “Ronnie” was the oldest of eleven children with 7 sisters and 3 brothers, the Matriarch of the family. She was like a mother to many of her siblings and to a special nephew, Charles Schiavi. A business woman in Batavia for many years, her first beauty shop was above the JJ Newberry building on Main Street. She started in her early twenties and continued well into her seventies as it evolved into various business enterprises during her career including owning and operating the Triangle Motel and the Town Manor Motel with her husband Joseph. Ronnie was on the board of the Zonta Club, an organization with the mission of advancing the status of women. She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony’s Church. Veronica will be sorely missed by her family and all those who knew her.

Mrs. George is survived by her sisters Rose DiLaura, Lorraine Hoffmaster and Loretta Lamendola; along with many nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

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

He was born May 31, 1965 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Robert Patterson and Priscilla Swarts Patterson of Batavia.

Shayne was employed by Waste Management in the Buffalo area for several years. He enjoyed playing hockey and football and was a fan of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. He also enjoyed listening to Willie Nile, Bruce Springsteen and watching the show Shameless.

Surviving besides his mother is his children, Nicholas Patterson of E. Pembroke, Jacob Patterson of Buffalo and Zachory Patterson of Buffalo. Sister, Rebecca Patterson of Batavia. Also survived by cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (March 24^th) from 2-4pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY.

Memorial contributions may be offered to 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.

George served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Doris Potter and they raised their 4 children in their family home in Varysburg where they have lived for almost 60 years. George spent 25 years with New York State Department of Corrections at Attica, retiring as a Corrections Sergeant.  He also worked for 12 years at Moore’s Agway in East Aurora and Marilla, NY.

George was a 25-year member of the Varysburg Fire Department & Rescue Squad, serving as Commissioner for 15 years. He spent 12 years working on the Varysburg Water District and was the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 16 years in the Town of Sheldon. He was a member of the American Legion in Strykersville. George and Doris were dedicated Buffalo Bills fans and season ticket holders for 55 years, attending all four of the Bills Super Bowls. In recent years, although George could not attend games, he shared his tickets with his grandchildren. George was also a lifelong Yankee fan and enjoyed attending many games with his grandson, Joe.

Marie was born February 3, 1920, in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, a daughter of the late Kenyon N. and Coral E. (Clark) Roberts.

From the age of five, Marie loved to sew. She established a sewing business and was known around Genesee County as one of the best.  She also loved to travel and visited, among other places, Vancouver Island, France, Italy, Kenya, Tanzania, Greece, St Johns Island, Nova Scotia, and former Yugoslavia. For many years she was very active in Genesee County Home Bureau and 4-H and the Oakfield United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, Bryan Krause (Cynthia Krause) of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Brenda K. Eheart (Wayland Eheart) of Champaign, IL.; seven grandchildren, Gavin and Garth Welch, Amy, Megan, and Joel Krause, and Sarah and Seth Eheart; and four great-grandchildren, Blake and Laurel Jones, and Mila and Lena Todic; a brother, Richard Roberts, a son-in-law, Darrell Welch, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leon Krause and a daughter, Yvonne K. Welch.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Marie's funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th at the Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street.  Marie will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.

Memorials may be made in Marie’s name to the Cobblestone Society and Museum, 14389 Ridge Road West, P.O. Box 363, Albion, N.Y. 14411 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

He was born July 11, 1930 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Dewey and Celia Schwitzer Beyer.

Mr. Beyer will be remembered by many names throughout is life; Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Friend, Coach, Dr. X and The Destroyer. All of these would be cultivated over a span of 70 years and his legacy will carry on.

Dick was a graduate of Syracuse University where he earned his degrees in Physical Education and Administration. While he attended, he would excel in football and wrestling, earning several awards and honors. Later in his life, he would receive the Syracuse University Letter Winner of Distinction Award in 1987.He was an Army Veteran, having served with the U.S.  Army Reserves from 1950-1958. It was during this time that he would begin the formation of his professional wrestling career. In 1955, he was recognized as Professional Wrestling Rookie of the Year by Wrestling Life Magazine, and his travels and matches would take him to Japan where he became an icon and hero to so many in the Japanese culture. In 2012, he was presented the Japan Consul Generals Commendation for a “Lifetime of promoting goodwill between Japan and the United States” and in 2017, awarded the Order of The Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, which is Japan’s highest civilian honor.

A Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Inductee for his professional wrestling career from 1954 to 1993, retiring at the age of 63 and known by names such as Dick Beyer, The Destroyer and Doctor X. Later inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003 as the “Greatest Masked Wrestler”. He would go on to coach wrestling and football at Amherst High School from 1979-1981 and football and swimming at Akron High School from 1981 to 2010.  He organized, facilitated and fundraised for Akron High School swimmers to travel to Japan to swim and for cross cultural exchange in 1994 and 2008.

Giving and fundraising for charity was a big part of who Mr. Beyer was. He played Santa Claus at area hospitals, orphanages, retirement homes, masonic lodges and homes for mentally disabled children. He was an advisor and coach for various, Boy Scouts and little league groups, local chairman of the Buffalo News “Kids Day” paper benefit for Children’s Hospital, guest speaker for local charitable functions for Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. He was also instrumental in fundraising for two of Japans largest disasters; a major earthquake in Kobe in 1995 and Tsunami in Sendai in 2011. Along with many other awards and recognition from other wrestling organizations and groups including but not limited to: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Masonic Lodge #527, Akron Newstead Rotary, Gulf Coast Wrestler’s Reunion, Common Council of Buffalo and Universal Martial Arts Federation.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma L. Beyer of Akron, NY. Children, Patti Murray (Marc Schrenk) of Williamsville, NY, Kurt Beyer of Buffalo, NY, Mona Kris Beyer Jones (Chris Jones) of Akron, NY and Richard Ward Beyer (Amy) of Jacksonville, FL. Grandchildren, Lisa Bonner, Kelly Friedel, Laurene MacTaggert, Brent Schrenk, Garrett Jones, Grace Beyer, Grant Beyer and Lucy Beyer. Great-grandson, Charlie Bonner. Sister, Shirley Clergy of Oregon.

He was the brother of the late Jean Martinke and Dorothy Stoessel.

Family and friends may gather to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (March 14^th) from 5-8pm and Friday (March 15^th) from 3-8pm at One Church, 6 Scotland Rd, Akron, NY 14001, where a Memorial Service will be Saturday at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund, Attn: Destroyer Donation, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219. Expressions of sympathy 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.

Judy graduated from Avon Central School and the State University College at Buffalo with a degree in home economics education. She pursued a Masters in early childhood education at the State University at Geneseo. She was editor-in-chief of her high school, college and church newspapers. During her career of 30 years, Judy was an educator for the Newburgh and Saratoga Springs Central School systems, and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Jefferson, Yates, Schuyler and Wyoming Counties. She was responsible for community programming in parent education, financial management and consumer education. She was a member of the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and Epsilon Sigma Phi National Extension Fraternity. She participated in the life of the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Judy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, supporting pet community projects, swimming, computer projects, sewing, refinishing furniture and good humor. She has expressed how blessed she has been for the love shared with and loving care given by Grady, her husband of 38 years.

She is survived by her husband; Graydon; children Jacques (Tammy Bowman) Webster-Curley of Perry, Yvonne (Michael) Humberstone of Perry, Lori (Bryce Thompson) Orologio of N. Chili, Scott (Kim) Webster of Silver Springs; grandchildren Nathaniel (Chelsea Babcock) Webster-Curley, Bradley (Maggie) Humberstone, Lindsay (Heather VanDyne) Humberstone, Vincent, Isabella and Sophia Orologio, Thomas and Grace Webster, Dustin and Zachary Brown and Alexandria Wankel; a soon to be great grandson Elliot Roy Humberstone; siblings John (Terry Klos) Howland of Henrietta, Cynthia (Richard) Sheflin of Geneseo, LeLand Howland of Woodbridge, Va; sister-in-law Janet Howland of Greece; aunts Vivian Plimpton and Thelma Howland, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Thursday March 14, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530 where a Celebration of Judy’s life will follow at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions may be the Perry Public Library 70 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the First United Methodist Church. 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.