Obituaries

Ryan M. Norton Sr., 49, of Batavia passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1974 in Batavia to the late David Norton and Mary (Heisler) Woods of California. In addition to his father, Ryan is predeceased by his; daughter Allie Zarty. 

Ryan is survived by his mother; Mary (Richard) Woods of CA; stepmother Anne Norton of Hilton; children Marissa Norton of CA., Ryan M. Norton Jr. of Batavia, Gabe Norton of MI., Becky Kantz of MI., Justin Kantz of York, and Duane Godfrey of CA.; significant other Michelle Kantz of MI; siblings Tom (Sherrie) Norton of Hamlin, Jason (Michelle) Norton of Oakfield, Michael Kramer of GA., and Tammy Kramer of WA; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Ryan was a man that was all heart; he cared deeply for all people. Rarely judging others for their faults, Ryan showed grace knowing that those who show mercy shall receive mercy.

He lived his life helping others reaching out to family, and those who were lonely. Throughout his life Ryan felt misunderstood but he had a way of including others who felt the same, making people feel welcomed and loved. He was drawn to people whom he felt struggled in the same manner. Ryan kept in touch with many people from his past and considered them friends. If you really knew Ryan, then you knew despite his rough & tough exterior, he was a big gentle cuddly bear. 

 He lived in New York, California and Michigan throughout his life. He deeply loved His family especially his children /stepchildren and Grandchildren having his children/stepchildren and grandchildren in different states didn't matter, he always made a point to be in touch with them as much as possible. Always making sure that the connection and bond remained intact. 

 Ryan worked as a cook at many restaurants, and he worked as an oil change expert in his younger days. Ryan ended up as a machinist following in his Dad's footsteps. He was passionate working on the Acme machines and had the knowhow to run these extreme precision machines, this was the work that he absolutely loved to do.

 Ryan enjoyed spending time fishing with his brother which became a love for him at a young age with his Pops. Watching Basketball Especially March Madness and the Buffalo Bills games 

Ryan enjoyed watching sports especially with family & friends. He was a true Buffalo Bills fan, Bills mafia all the way. He loved his music and his music had to be loud. You always knew when Ryan had arrived at his destination because you could hear the booming bass pulling in the drive outside the location. 

Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries were dates that Ryan never ever forgot, You could always rely on him to remind us of what was coming up. Well November 17th, 2023, is the date that all of us who loved and knew Ryan will never forget, this is the date that all of our hearts have been changed forever because this was the day that our Heavenly Father Called Ryan home into his Kingdom and tender loving arms. 

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00PM Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 9, 2023 at the Everpresent Church 4 Batavia City Centre Batavia, NY 14020. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to offset the memorial expenses. Donation link  https://everpresentchurch.com/ryan-norton-memorial-support/ or www.everpresentchurch.com under giving page. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Gary "Flake" E. Fredo, 69, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Gary was born December 7, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Rhoades) Fredo.

Gary worked at Chassix formerly known as Automatic Corporation as a quality control inspector for over thirty years.

Gary was an avid fisherman, who loved mowing his lawn and baseball, especially the New York Yankees, and watching the Buffalo Bills. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy, his world revolved around them.  He could always be found attending their events.  

Surviving are his wife, Christina (Corbelli) Fredo of Oakfield; daughters, Jessica Fredo of Oakfield and Alicia (Adam) Bischoff of Batavia; grandchildren, Jazmyn Dobson, Parker Dobson and Weston Bischoff; brothers, David (Judy) Rhoades of Lakeland, FL, Donald Fredo of Houston, TX, Terry Fredo of Hartwell, GA and Randy (Sonya) Fredo of Campobello, SC; a sister, Zella Johnson of Houston, TX and nieces and nephews.

Gary is a brother of the late James T. Fredo, Guy Fredo and Jerald Fredo.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Gary's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  He will be laid to rest in St. Cecelia's Cemetery in Oakfield.  At the conclusion of the services on Tuesday, all are invited to a reception at the Oakfield Fire Hall, 20 Albert Street.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed.

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

Michael J. Hubler, 49 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

He was born September 5, 1974 in Batavia, NY, a son of Larry and Sherry Reiter Hubler of South Byron, NY.

Michael was employed by Panera Bread in Rochester. He was a volunteer for several years at Saints Place in Pittsford. Michael enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and the beaches on Lake Ontario.  He loved time spent with his children.  We will love and miss him always.

Surviving besides his parents are his children, Mikaela Hubler, Michael Hubler and Zane Hubler. Brother, Troy Hubler. Nephew, Troy Hubler II. Also survived by aunts, uncles and several cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held privately 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.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Courtney Cavallario, age 42. She passed away on November 12, 2023. Courtney was born on January 25, 1981 in Amherst, New York to Edward and Denise Strassel.  Courtney’s calling was to help others and chose a career in nursing as an Oncology Nurse in the Roswell Cancer Center Intermediate Intensive Care Unit.

Courtney married Timothy Bisher in 2006 and had 3 children, Luke, Aubrey and Travis.  She married Joseph Cavallario on February 23, 2020 and became a beautiful blended and loving family with children Bella and Leah Cavallario.  

Courtney was a devoted mother and cherished her time going on adventures with her children. She loved visiting Disney World, going to amusement parks, and taking vacations with her family. In her free time, Courtney was an avid runner and recently completed her first half-marathon, the Niagara Falls Half. A true Bills fan, she enjoyed cheering for the Buffalo Bills each week and never missed watching a game.  She was known for her generosity and the strong ability to care for others. She was an animal lover and adored her 3 dogs Cooper, Odie and Naya.  

Courtney is survived by her spouse, Joesph Cavallario, children Luke Bisher (17), Aubrey Bisher (16), Travis Bisher (14), stepchildren Bella Cavallario (17) and Leah Cavallario (14), parents Ed and Denise Strassel, sibling Aimee Ertel and ex-husband, Timothy Bisher.  Courtney was predeceased by her beloved brother Jordan.  

Friends and family may call on Monday from 2 pm to 8 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ConnectLife (www.connectlifeorg) for organ, blood, tissue donation, or Watertown Community Foundation of Northern NY (www.nnycf.org), which establishes nursing scholarships. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Everyone, it seemed, knew Joe. 

     All the parishioners at Our Lady of Mercy in LeRoy. The community members at St. Ann’s in LeRoy and Cherry Ridge in Webster. At the McDonald's on Main Street where he and his beloved wife, Mary Jane, would grab breakfast with friends after attending morning daily mass. 

     "Hey, guy," Joe would greet friends and strangers alike, offering a warm smile and a sincere, "How are you today?"    

  That was Joseph James Mathis, the man whose kind spirit, deep faith and unwavering love of family guided him through life. 

     Joe died Nov. 15, 2023, surrounded by those he loved -- and those who loved him immensely. He was their father and grandfather, a role model in countless ways. And it was those qualities -- his tender care and affection for his wife of 56 years, his six children, his 13 grandchildren and his Our Lady of Mercy family -- that defined who he was. 

     Joe was 84. And what a wonderful life he led.  He was born in Binghamton on Jan. 18, 1939, the third of 11 children to Joseph and Catherine Mathis. He was proud to bear his father's name. 

     He was modest in many ways, despite a successful 53-year career in the food service industry. And family and friends always marveled at how he could fall asleep in his chair without ever spilling a drop of coffee from the mug he held. 

     But ask Joe about his days at Windsor Central High School, and he would proudly recount his decorated athletic career and his multiple varsity letters playing football, basketball and baseball. His biggest win, however, came after meeting his future wife, Mary Jane Hurley, who was both a cheerleader and valedictorian of their high school. They married July 13, 1963. He said it was the best day of his life. 

     Mary Jane died Sept. 25, 2019. Life was never the same for Joe. He stayed busy in his yard, in his parish and with his family. For Joe, family and faith were everything. 

     He is survived by his six children: Mary Catherine (Andrew) Duncan; Ellen (Matthew) Bailey; Maureen Mathis; Christopher (Kim) Mathis; Sean Mathis; and Brendan (Kara) Mathis.

     Other survivors include his 13 grandchildren: Maura, Cara and Daniel Duncan; Anna and Thomas Bailey; McKenzie Spooner; Mary Jane, Jack and Dominic Mathis; Nathan and Adam Mathis; and Ryan and Jacob Mathis.  He is also survived by his siblings: John Mathis, Joan Chambers, James (Ann) Mathis, Edward (Regina)Mathis, Kathleen (Gordon) Kniffen, David Mathis, Elizabeth (Tony) Kelishian, Karen Rattmann, Mary (William) Burgoon, and Teresa (Darryl) Nielsen.

     Family and friends may call on Monday, Nov. 20 from 4 ~ 7 p.m. at the Falcone Family Funeral and Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road in LeRoy. His Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., in LeRoy. 

     No doubt, Joe and Mary Jane would appreciate it if you stopped at McDonald's on Main Street after mass. 

    Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Mercy Parish in LeRoy, NY. 

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

Robin Joy Woodams, age 68 of Oakfield, NY, was welcomed home to Jesus surrounded by family on November 12th 2023.

Robin was born to Millard and Ida Martin on October 19th, 1955 in Rochester, NY. She was one of 10 children and graduated from Hilton High School in 1972. Following high school, she had a well established beauty salon, was a youth pastor at Batavia Presbyterian church, and ended her working career as a devoted nanny.

Robin met her husband Kurt in 1971, married in 1973 and recently celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage! The couple went on to have 2 children, Ian and Kelly, with many pets loved in between. The family moved to Oakfield, NY where Robin built a home filled with an abundance of love and memories which carry on in her absence.

In addition to being a dedicated wife and loving mother, Robin also loved camping, spring gardening, and late night campfires in the backyard. She was an avid traveler and was always up for an adventure. Baking cookies with her grandkids, hosting family parties and sitting on the porch with family and friends was where she found her true joy. Most of all, Robin held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with all who came in contact with her.

Robin was a loyal servant to God, first and foremost. She was a part of Lydia’s Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, numerous youth groups, was a Girl Scout leader, led countless bible studies, and was an active and loved member of Northgate Free Methodist church.

Robin has triumphantly joined several family members in Heaven. Mourning her loss, she is survived by many loving family members, including her husband Kurt; children Ian (Johanna) and Kelly (James); grandchildren Ava, Micah and Maddie; Juan Flores; her best friend Cheryl; sisters and brothers, along with many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Robin’s name to Northgate Free Methodist church. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, November 21st beginning at 4pm, with a service at 6pm at her beloved Northgate Free Methodist Church. Come casual, come comfortable, come grab a nibble and most of all come brightly colored to celebrate Robin’s amazing life!

Psalm 73:26
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

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

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

Spring Hill, FL ~ Philip E. Tooze, age 74, formerly of LeRoy, passed away at home in Spring Hill in the loving presence of his family on November 12, 2023.  

  Phil was born September 9, 1949, a son of the late Thomas and Audrey “Lois” Smith Tooze Root, and step-son of the late Robert Root.

     He was the former proprietor of the original Creekside Inn (before it was destroyed by a fire in 2004) and T-Muggins in LeRoy. He was also the former manager of Applebee’s Restaurant in Batavia prior to his retirement.

     He will be sadly missed by his wife, Judith Anderson-Tooze; his children, David Powers Jr., Jennifer Powers, Vincent Gravanda III, Samantha (Patrick) Vogler, Kimberly (Jack) Waggoner, Karrie (David) Moore Jr. and Krista (Frank) Palmer; grandchildren, Alexis Powers, Cole & Dane Friedhaber, Peyton Vogler, Benjamin, Paige & Bradley Waggoner, Andrew Moore and Sadie, Sophie & Isaac Palmer; sisters, MaryAnn Barrett, Audrey Hackett and Deborah Vogel, along with many special cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     We will always carry your memory in our hearts. 

     In addition to his parents and step-father, Phil was predeceased by his infant son, Philip Edward Tooze Jr.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday, Nov.19 from 1 ~ 5 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy, where his funeral service will be held at 5:00 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Phil are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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

LeRoy - Helen M. Johnson, 96 of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 2, 1927 in Ticonderoga, a daughter of the late Francis and Elsie (Sweet) Hopkins.

Helen graduated from Ticonderoga High School as President of the Class of 1944 and was awarded the Sara G.T. Pell Memorial History Prize. She went on to graduate from the Russell Sage College of Nursing on Sept. 6, 1947 as a 3rd Class United States Nurse Corps. Cadet. She then began her career in nursing at Albany Medical Center and later the Batavia VA Medical Center in 1948, St Jerome's Hospital 1960-69 and finally ending up at Genesee Valley Boces Batavia Site1970 -1986 when she retired.

Helen was an avid Reader, Cribbage player, Bird watcher, she had over 1000 hours as a volunteer at the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge and spent many summers at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor booth in Batavia.  Helen was a sacristan at St Joseph RC Church, and was  a 50 yr member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, serving as Grand Regent 1957-58.  She enjoyed and loved handing out advice to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Helen is the wife of the late Donald R. Johnson who passed away January 5, 2008.

Surviving are her children, William (Chris) Johnson of Skaneateles, Katherine (Lance) Lewin of Carolina Shores, NC,  Ellen (Mark) Audet of Fernandina Beach, FL, Susan (Joe) Marinaccio of Perry, Peter (Leslie) Johnson of Oradell, NJ, and Mark (Brenda) Johnson of LeRoy; a sister, Frances (Late Pat) Arthur of Slingerlands, NY. 16 grandchildren; 22 and a half great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen will be reunited in death with her great-grandson, Tucker Knight and sisters, Carolyn (Late Thomas) Malaney, Jean Hopkins and Barbara (Late Bruce) Francisco and her son-in-law, Rick Mlyniec.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday (November 20, 2023)  from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at St. Mary's Church, 22 Father Jogues Place, Ticonderoga, NY where Helen's Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow visitation at 12:00 noon.  Inurnment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday (November 26, 2023) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Community at the Greens, 1 West Avenue in LeRoy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New York State Veterans Home Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020 or Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

Arrangements were entrusted to Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Randy W. Miller of Churchville, NY – Passed away November 11, 2023, aged 68. Randy is predeceased by parents, Ralph & Rosa Lee Miller; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Miller. He is survived by wife, Cynthia “Cindy” Miller; children, Sean (Hillary) Miller & Justin Miller; grandchildren, Madelyn & Nicholas Miller; siblings, Lloyd Miller, Linda (Allyn) Bernard, Denise (David) Votaw; beloved dog, Sadie; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Randy will be remembered dearly as a loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and lifelong sports fan who followed the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees, and the Buffalo Sabres.

For more information, visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 19th from 1-4PM at Walker Brothers Funeral Home (21 Main St. Churchville, New York 14428). In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial donations in Randy’s name to Roswell Park (Elm and Carlton Sts. Buffalo, NY 14263).

John Mallaber, 61, of LeRoy, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 10th. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bryce; parents, Ray and Shirley; brother, Mike (Lisa); children, Stephen, Kevin (Casey), Avery (Gunnar) and Roan; grandchildren, Brayden, Chase, Ian, Cooper, and Ridge and many nieces and nephews.  

  John attended Hilton High School and Alfred University, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi. He was an avid Manchester United fan and loved anything soccer, whether coaching, playing, or spectating. He was the Camp Champ, a member of the Magic Circle, loved big bonfires, camping, and especially Yosemite National Park. 

     John was loved by everyone. He was a big and fun personality, who will be so very missed.

     In lieu of flowers please contribute to Yosemite Conservancy (https://yosemite.org/donate) or Sierra Club (www.sierraclub.org).

     The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life for John at the LeRoy Country Club on Saturday, November 18th from 2-5pm.

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

Marguerite James Breckenridge, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor passed from this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 97.

She was born on December 7, 1925 to the late Thomas S. James and Lucille James of Batavia.

Marguerite was married to Robert J. Breckenridge of Bethany, NY, where they had a dairy farm. After retirement, the couple moved to Sarasota, FL and raised beef cattle. Later they located to Wylie, TX and then Keller, TX, then finally relocated back to Bethany.

She is predeceased by her husband, Robert J, Breckenridge, sons, Thomas R. Breckenridge and Robert W. Breckenridge and a granddaughter, Heather D. Smith.

As always, Marguerite was a loving companion and devoted wife through their marriage of 63 years. She was a caring, guiding and adoring mother to Lynda (Mauro) Gaetano of Austin, TX and Stephen (Joanne) Breckenridge of Bethany. She leaves four granddaughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Covert of LeRoy,NY, Bernadette (Larry) DeLaGarza of Austin, TX, Kristen (Joseph) Magyar of Newburgh,NY, Kimberly (Timothy) D'Amico of Batavia, NY, and a step-grandson, David (Katrinia) Gaetano of Atlanta, GA. She is survived by nine great grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Covert, Santiago and Gabriella DeLaGarza, Isabella, Lukas and Vivian Magyar, Macey D'Amico and Adriana Gaetano, who all made her proud.

In her younger years, she was employed by the First National Bank in Batavia, CL Carr's, Chapin Manufacturing and a Nurse's Aide at St. Jerome's Hospital following World War II as a Gray Lady, which was an extension of the American Red Cross. She was active in the Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club, and an active member for many years in the Cerebral Palsy of NYS organization as well as Home Bureau. She also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batavia.

Marguerite was a strong, resilient and thoughtful person who was a talented homemaker, cook and baker. As the wife of a farmer, she would attend cattle auctions and purchase cows for the dairy herd, help with milking or delivering calves later in the day. During the Blizzard of '77 she opened her home providing meals and lodging to stranded motorists on Route 20.

Marguerite leaves a great void in the hearts of those close to her. She will be dearly missed though memories and the love she shared will live on among family, friends and those whose life she touched. Her family would like to extend a sincere thank you to her nurse, Patti Cunningham, and health care aides, Shirley Farley, Mary Merle, and Linda Jackett, as well as friends, Diane Hall, Darleen Peters, Linda Sanders, Kris Kujawski, and Sunshine.

At Marguerite's request, there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in West Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in her name to West Bethany Baptist Church, 10333 West Bethany Road, East Bethany, New York 14054 or Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, 5253 Old Telephone Road, East Bethany, New York 14054. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Elba - Paul J. Stack, 72 of Elba passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.

Mr. Stack was born on July 13th, 1951 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard Stack and Doris Schramm Stack Hartwig.

Paul proudly served his country for 20 years with the United States Army retiring as a First Sergeant from Fort Riley, Kansas. He served during both phases of The Gulf War code-named Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Paul was awarded with an Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and Army Good Conduct Medal. Paul volunteered much of his time with Catholic Charities and was a member of the quilting club through the Senior Center where he made many quilts for cancer patients and veterans. An avid fan of the Buffalo Bills he will be remembered by his family for his quick wit and dry sense of humor.

Paul is the husband of Contance D. Stack who passed away on December 26, 2017.

Surviving are his sons, Paul (April) Stack, Jr. of Caledonia and Aaron (Rebecca) Stack of Elba; grandchildren, Trent (Aspen) Stack of Oakfield and Tatym Stack of Rochester; his great-grandchild, Prior Stack; three brothers, Thomas Stack of Batavia, David (Sharon) Stack of Illinois and Michael Stack of Batavia; three sisters, Teresa Stack of Batavia, Janet Ciociola of East Bethany and Marianne Hackett of Batavia along with several niece and nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Kelso.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services, with military honors, will be held at the convenience of family. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, 25 Liberty Street, Suite #7, Batavia, New York 14020.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

James R. Ehmann, 74, of Batavia, passed away on November 9, 2023.

He was born September 8, 1949 in Batavia, a son of Robert L. Ehmann and the late Eleanor (Francis) Ehmann.

James was an avid fisherman and car enthusiast.  He enjoyed watching and reading science fiction, especially Star Wars and Star Trek.  James retired from Delphi Automotive in Rochester as a line supervisor.  

Surviving along with his father, are his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Russell) Ehmann; children, Julie (Ken) Henry and Robert (Tricia) Ehmann; grandchildren, Nathan Henry, Noah (Ariana) Henry, Victoria Ehmann and Andrew Ehmann; aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

There are no prior calling hours and services will be held privately.  James will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741or www.cancer.org.  

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, (585) 343-8868.

Richard M. Stewart Jr., 68 of Batavia, NY passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. 

Richard was born August 26, 1955, in Batavia, New York, the only son of Richard and Rosalina (Camacho) Stewart.  

Richard began his auto technician career in Batavia and worked at many locations throughout his life.  Richards biggest passion was working with automobiles and rebuilding muscle cars. The pursuit of his other passion, flying single engine planes, had begun, but was short lived due to health issues that arose.  In addition, learning about and collecting firearms as well as always making time for friends and hanging out with his buddies were some of his favorite pastimes.

Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia Mortellaro-Stewart of Batavia. His mother, Rosalina Stewart of Batavia. Children, Richard (Katie) Stewart III of Batavia, New York and Trisha (Russell) Turner of Virginia. Grandchildren, Casper and Jessa Stewart of Batavia, Hayden, Sydney, Chloe, Jackson, Sebastian, and Lexington Turner of Woodbridge, Virginia.

In death, Richard is reunited with his father, Richard M. Stewart Sr., sisters Wanda (Charles) Draper, Petra (Lee) Angel and Yolanda (Rick) Coughlin.   

There will be no prior calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice, 29 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020. 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.