Obituaries

James R. Gildner, 79 of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw, on April 15, 1939 to the late Ralph (Doris Krieger) Gildner. He is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Simmons.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired as Assistant Post Master in Mt. Morris and went on to work at J.N. White Design. Mr. Gildner was an avid fisherman and loved living at the lake. He was very personable and helped everyone with everything. James loved children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife Katherine B. (Behr) Gildner of Silver Lake, daughter Kellie Herrmann of Grandbury, TX; brother David (Nora) Gildner of Alexander; grandsons Christopher (Emily) Herrmann of Wyoming; Nicholas (Angela) Herrmann of Tolar, TX; 4 great-grandchildren Rachel, Shane, Cailey, Riley, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be private.

Memorial contributions can be made to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530 or to HomeCare & Hospice Inc. 450 North Main Street #3, Warsaw, New York 14569. 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.

  Shirley J. Dusen, 93, of Attica, NY passed away on February 27, 2019. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Clark and the late Mildred (Langdon) Goodliff. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta McCullar, and sister, Eunice Ames.

Shirley grew up in Elba, NY, on her family's beloved farm.  Shirley graduated from Elba Central School in 1944, and later attended RBI.  In her youth she would spend summers working on the muck and still talked fondly of those times. Shirley and her family moved to Bennington, NY, in 1962, and spent many years as a member of the Darien Bible Church.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert Dusen, and a sister, Dolores Coughlin.  She is also survived by sons Wayne (Sharon), Mark (Lynn), both of Attica, and Troy (Cathy) of Daytona Beach, and a daughter Bonnie (Mike) Chimiak of Boston, NY, eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 1-3 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM. at the funeral home. A spring burial will be at a later date in the Summit View Cemetery, Bennington, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Attica Historical Society, 130 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. 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.

LeRoy ~ Tina M. Vernaccini, age 96, passed away early Thursday morning (Feb. 28, 2019) in the loving presence of her family at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

    

She was born December 21, 1922 in Rock Glen NY, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa Colletti  D'Angelo.

     Tina will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and dear friend, who enjoyed going to the casino and loved to play bingo.

     She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, JoAnne Vernaccini of LeRoy; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Vernaccini of Batavia; grandchildren, Joseph S. (Tracey) Vernaccini, Michael S. Vernaccini and Melissa M. Vernaccini (Matt Loughry); great-grandchildren, Joseph, Carrie and Nathan Vernaccini, Troy and Kendall Loughry; sisters, Rose Carguilo of Warsaw and Lena Donovan of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Velma D'Angelo and Josephine (late Earl) Luce; brother-in-law, Steve M. (late Rose) Vernaccini, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Vernaccini (2003), her son, Steven J. Vernaccini (2008), her brothers Joseph J. (Jean), Anthony (Marge), Sam (Mary), Tom and Joe M. (Helen) D'Angelo; sisters, Josephine (Christopher) Yaquinto and Theresa D'Angelo; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Stefano and Patrina Vernaccini, brothers-in-law, Sam (Beatrice) and Frank (Grace) Vernaccini and sister-in-law Florence (Russell) Vinci.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 ~ 5 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

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

ALABAMA CENTER - Terrance D. Bauer, 57, of Alabama Center, passed away unexpectedly Monday, (February 25, 2019), at United Memorial Medical Center.

Terry was born November 26, 1961, in Warsaw, son of the late Charles W. and Gloria M. (Matteson) Bauer.

He was a member of ABATE and a past member of the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a gifted mechanic and could fix most anything.  He loved his Harley and spending time with his family; particularly his grandchildren.

Surviving are his son, Joseph (Jolene Cipra) Bauer of Bethany; grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon, Jayci, D'Angelo, and Paisley; siblings, Albert Bauer of Eden; Oria (late Thomas) Karroach of Allegany, Cheryl (Gary) Heim of Clarksville, TN, and Gail (Patrick) Gast of Felton, PA.

Terry was preceded in death by two siblings, Leslie Bauer and Karen Wawrzyniak.      

Friends may call from 3 - 7 PM on Monday at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield; where Terry's Funeral Service will immediately following calling at 7:00 PM.  Burial will be in the spring in Alabma Cemetery, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to The Bauer Family.

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

  Rita J. Salvador, 89, of Batavia passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing. She was born on August 11, 1929 to the late Louis and Mildred (Jacobs) Salvador.  In addition to her parents, Rita is predeceased by her brother; Valentine Salvador and sister; Beatrice Grazioplene.

Rita loved spending time with her family, reading and listening to music.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West 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 ARC of Genesee & Orleans 64 Walnut St. Batavia, NY 14020 or Genesee County Mental Health 5130 E. Main St. Rd. Suite #2 in Batavia. 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.

Lois M. Reed, 93 of Perry, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Syracuse to the late Glenn W. (Dorothy H. Hoisington) Stiles. She is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Whittaker.

Mrs. Reed retired as an Art Teacher from Perry Central School and served as Art Club Advisor. She was a member of LaGrange Baptist Church, Betta Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Mutual Friends Group, New York State Teachers Association and Class Original. She served as Class of 1966 Advisor, a Sunday School Teacher and Pioneer Girl Leader. Lois loved painting with oils and watercolors.

She is survived by her beloved husband George Reed of Perry, whom she married April 13, 1974; son Donald (Gloria) Reed of Perry; and two nephews.   

Friends are invited to an 11:00 AM Celebration of Life on Saturday March 2, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 28 Main St, Wyoming, NY 14591. She will be laid to rest in Crawford Cemetery, Salamanca.    

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LaGrange Baptist Church, 7092 Lagrange Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. For more information please call 585-237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Batavia - Elaine T. Brunette, 87, of Batavia, formerly of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Elaine was born July 13, 1931, in Ilion, New York, the daughter of the late Wilfred Brunette and Vina Yando Brunette.

Elaine was a graduate of Ilion High School, Central City Business Institute in Syracue and a graduate of Onondage Community College. She was a Secretary for the Bond Division of the United States Treasury Department in Syracuse and retired as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration in Syracuse. A member of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus where she made numerous rosaries for the church, she was an avid reader who enjoyed to travel.

She is survived by her brother, Brian W. (Nora) Brunette of Caledonia; nieces and nephews, Mary (Frank) Cannon, Elizabeth (Paul) Hofmaster, Daniel (Stacey) Brunette, Ann (Dale) Adams and Thomas J. Brunette and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be no visitation. Elaine's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2nd at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street with Fr. James Fugle officiating. She will be entombed in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elaine's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Regional School, 2 Summit Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Elaine's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Catherine H. Schrader, 98 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday (February 21, 2019) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

She was born February 28, 1920 in Astoria, NY, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Burkhardt Eibl.

Catherine was a homemaker all of her life and family truly evolved at the center. She enjoyed cooking, baking and babysitting, starting with her own children and eventually watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When she was able to walk around her neighborhood, she enjoyed spending time at the Salvation Army and the Senior Center, which would find her participating in some kind of activity.

She is predeceased by her husband, Harold Schrader, who passed away in 1972 and her seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Susan (Ronald) Dibble of Batavia, Michael “Mick” (Cheryl) Schrader of Batavia and Sally (Robert) Dobreski of Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren, Patricia (Charles) Fales of Batavia, Paul (Amber) Dibble of Batavia, Jennifer (Christopher) Rollins of Albany, NY and Scott (Christine) Schrader of Batavia. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North St, Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of sympathy may be shared 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.

 

 

BATAVIA - Frank P. Bellucci, 63, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (February 21, 2019), at Buffalo General Hopital.

He was born November 18, 1955, in Batavia, a son of the late John and Mary (Riolo) Bellucci.

Frank was a life long self-employed contractor in the Batavia area.  He served his country honorably with the Air Force from 1974-76 as a Precision Photographic Electronics Mechanic.  He was a dedicated patriot.

He is the husband of Patricia (Welsh) Bellucci of Batavia; father of Frankie (Mariah) Bellucci, II of Niagara Falls; grandfather of Paisley Bellucci; and brother of   Sharon (Charlie Murphy) Bellucci of Albany.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St., Batavia, where Frank's Memorial Service will be held immediately following calling at 6:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frank's memory may be made to the Bellucci Family.  Burial will take place privately in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia/Elba - Dorothy M. Coughlin, 92, of Batavia/Elba, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Dorothy was born October 4, 1926, in Batavia, a daughter of the late George H. and Mildred (Shuler) Coughlin.

A teacher of English, drama, speech and reading at Elba Central School for 35 years, she did gladly teach, taking pride in her students' accomplishments both in and out of school.  Her tenure covered three generations in some families. 

An honor graduate of D'Youville College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, she received subsequent Masters Degrees from Canisius College and Buffalo State Teachers' College.  She pursued training in reading programs from the University of Chicago and Brockport State Teachers' College.

Dorothy retired as head of the English Department of Elba Central School with specialization in reading improvement.  She then became the first staff development coordinator for Genesee-Wyoming BOCES for two years organizing programs for professional staff training in the school districts.  Then followed a dozen years as part time reference librarian at Genesee Community College and five years as reference librarian at Richmond Memorial Library.  During this time, she became an active volunteer at St. Joseph's Church, RSVP, The Office of the Aging, Hospice and the Muriel H. Marshall Fund.  Her hobbies included gardening, reading, visiting the ill and travel.  Her travels included a trip to the Holy Land, Egypt, North Africa, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and most of the mainland states.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Edward (Sue) Farrell of Troy, Kathleen (Steve Christo) Farrell of Virginia, Rosemary (Rick) Garde of Long Island, John (Lisa) Farrell of Highland, Barbara (Kevin) Farrell-Gallagher of Rochester, Ann Marie (Sal) Pulice of Long Island, Peter (Misa) Farrell of Maryland, Daniel (Elizabeth) Farrell of Buffalo and Suzanne Farrell of Rochester, great-nieces and great-nephews,  Dmetria (Casey) Valadie, Ivan Christo, Connor Farrell, Liam Farrell, Isabel Farrell, Matthew Farrell, Bret Garde and Blaine Garde.  

She was predeceased by her sisters, Barbara Ann Coughlin and Catherine Marie Coughlin Farrell, brother-in-law, Edward J. Farrell and a nephew Joseph Farrell. 

Calling hours are Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Dorothy's Mass of Christian Burial will held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  Dorothy will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dorothy’s name to Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020, HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite 6, Batavia, NY 14020 or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Betty I. Butler, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday (February 16, 2019) at The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Batavia.

She was born July 2, 1936 in Carlton, NY, a daughter of the late Clyde and Jennie Draper.

Betty was employed by the former Duffy-Motts Co. prior to her retirement. She enjoyed to shop and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Edward Larnder and Merle Butler; son, James (Nancy) Larnder and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary (late Robert) Tullar of Byron. Son, Harold (Colleen) Larnder of Holley. Sister, Louise Little of Medina. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Kendall, NY.

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.

Shirley Mast, 88, of Attica, NY, passed away on February 20, 2019. She was born on August 3, 1930 in Clarence, NY to the late Perry and the late Eva (Mc Ginness) Kaufman. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah (the late David) Gangler, her son, Douglas (Sherry) Mast, her granddaughter, Claudia Mohr Klein, and her siblings, Norman Kaufman, Nelson (Barbara) Kaufman, and George (Rita) Kaufman, and Zelma (Clarence) Mast.

Shirley was a great cook and she loved gardening and her plants.

Shirley is survived by her children, Sharon (the late Gerald) Keene, Daniel (Carol) Mast, Darlene (the late Thomas) Westermeier, Ronald (Eileen) Mast, Marie Mast, Thomas Mast, and D. Scott (Erin) Mast; her siblings, Grace (Howard) Brucker, Virginia (Thomas) Lee, Barbara (Samuel) Pierce, Joseph (Melody) Kaufman; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 1-4 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. 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.

Bergen - Betty Lou Canfield Biggins age 86, of Bergen, formerly of Attica, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Absolute Care of East Aurora under the loving care of Hospice.

Mrs. Biggins was born February 12, 1933 in Bolivar, a daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret Cossaboon Canfield.

A longtime resident of Attica, prior to moving to Bergen, she was an active member of the  Attica Presbyterian Church participating in church functions. She was devoted to her family, enjoyed gardening and activities at Hidden Meadows. A retiree of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, Mrs. Biggins formerly worked at GTE Sylvania in Batavia.

She is predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Biggins, Jr., on December 16, 2011.  They were married for over 60 years.

She is survived by her five children, Charles J. Biggins, III, of Texas, Michael William Biggins of East Aurora, Diane M. Korcz of East Aurora, James J. Biggins of Missouri and Kenneth P. (Kathleen) Biggins of Canandaigua, a brother, Douglas (Ruth) Canfield of Jamestown; a sister, Carolyn Bailey of Olean; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the mother-in-law of the late Patricia Biggins and sister of the late Francis Canfield, David Canfield, Helen Graves and Dorothy Marinari.  

Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St., Bergen, where services will immediately follow visitation at 3 p.m. Her nephew, Robert Howard will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Mount Rest Cemetery in Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 3, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.