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VICTOR A. MAILE, JR.

By Michael Tomaszewski

VICTOR A. MAILE, JR. ~ of Batavia, age 76, died peacefully Saturday morning April 27, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in Batavia on October 23, 1942, to the late Victor A. and Mary (Fiorella) Maile, Sr. also preceded in death by his daughter, Victoria Castle and a brother, Butch Maile.

Vic served honorably in the US Army and worked for the Rochester Laborers Union for many years. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Sherre (White) Maile of Batavia; sons, Ross of CA and Nick of Caledonia; daughter, Nicole (Chris) Hausfelder of Linden; step-children, Laura (Peter) Koepp of Basom, Rene Jaccoud of Batavia, David Olverd of FL and Eric (Julie) Olverd of Batavia; sister, JoAnn (James) Messera of FL; 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson along with several nieces and nephews.

Vic’s family will be present from 10-12:30p.m. on Friday May 10, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life service will immediately follow. Memorials in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice

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

THE FAMILY OF VICTOR A. MAILE, JR. IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

William "Bill" Warner

By T.J. Woodward

 

William “Bill” Warner, 80, of Attica, NY passed away on May 3, 2019 in Rochester, NY. Bill was born in North Java, NY on April 30, 1939 to the late Harold and the late Laura (Silvernail) Warner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Laurie (Winkleman) in September 2009.

Bill was a Jack of all trades, master of many. He was a retired Farmer who had an amazing way with animals and will be sadly missed by all his fur-babies. He was a very special person with the gift of gab. Bill enjoyed wrestling, old country music, and old cars.

Bill is survived by his children, James (Donna) Warner of Hamburg, NY and Cynthia Warner of Perry, NY and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There will be no prior visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Bill to the foundation of your choice that supports animals or the Palliative Care Program, U of R Alumni and Advancement Center 300 E River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627, NY 14627. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.

Vincent J. Falcone Sr.

By Joshua Smith

Vincent J. Falcone Sr., 85, of Mesa Arizona died May 2, 2019. Vincent was born August 18, 1933 in Batavia to the late Ralph (Barber) and Angeline Tessitore Falcone.

Vincent graduated from Batavia High School in 1952. He served in the US Army for two years. He retired for the NYS Department of Transportation. He was a member of Untied Tissue Network (UTN).

Vincent precedes his first wife Jeanette Long

He is survived by his devoted wife Claire (Smith), children Ralph (Stacy), Vincent Jr., Angela Geitner, John (Melanie), Paul (Robin), Maria Rowland (Rob), Mark, step-children Jim and Mary. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brother Nick (Shirley), several nieces and nephews, former wife Mary Abdella.

Service will be held at a later date.

Roger Leland Cooley

By LaVern Falcone

Pavilion - Roger L. Cooley, 83, of Pavilion, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Fillmore, the son of the late Leland and Mary (Barber) Cooley.

     He married Nancy (Meyers) Cooley on June 2, 1962 in Lyndon. Roger loved traveling with his family in the camper, John Wayne movies, spending time with family and friends, stealing candy, and making people laugh. 

     In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by four children, Lori (Bill) Allen of Wyoming, Dennis (Jack Jackson) Cooley of Fargo, N.D.; Faith (Jeff Pixley) Cooley of Machias, Ami (Jim) Quigley of Pavilion; five grandchildren, Melinda (Nick) Lenzi, Jessica (Mike) Robinson, Jeffrey (Tran) Cromwell, and his little sweethearts Kennedy and Abigail Quigley; three great-grandsons, Keegan, Makai and Justice; brother, Bob Cooley of Canandaigua; brother-in-law, Loren (Sandi) Meyers of Alden; special family friends, Sue and Skip Coon of Wyoming; and many nieces and nephews.

     He was predeceased by his parents, his in-laws, Ernest and Nellie (Porter) Meyers, and a brother, James Cooley.

     Family will receive friends and family from 1 ~ 2 P.M. Sunday at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd., Le Roy, where services will follow at 2 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, which he used to call "glorified weeds", memorials may be made to the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at 6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100 in Amherst, N.Y. or to the Wyoming County Office for the Aging at 8 Perry Ave. in Warsaw N.Y.

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

Sharon J. Amesbury

By T.J. Woodward

  Sharon J. Amesbury, 72, of Batavia passed away on April 26, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1946 in Batavia to the late William and Angeline (Ottaviano) Harris. In addition to her parents, Sharon is predeceased by her husband; Leon Amesbury.

Sharon enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her family. She loved to take her grandkids out to eat and take them shopping.

She is survived by her sons; Jerry (Tammy) Amesbury of Bergen and Tom Amesbury of Rochester; siblings Judy, Patty, Janice, Marilyn and Dean; 14 grandchildren Justin, Brianna, Kaylee, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Jenna, Jerra, Julianna, Jerrod, Janessa, Jayden, Jayda, Jameson and Carl; 1 great-grandson Aiden, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday May 6, 2019 from 12:00-1:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. Sharon will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be put toward a headstone. 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.

Marilyn Rose (Russell Rubino) Moulthroup

By Joshua Smith

Marilyn Rose (Russell Rubino) Moulthroup of Batavia, age 90, passed away at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, George Moulthroup and her brother Raymond Russell.

Marilyn was born to Harry and Dorothy Anawald Russell on February 9, 1929 and graduated from Batavia High School.  She is survived by her sister, Jean Smith of Batavia and her brother, Robert (Donna) Russell of Pittsford.

She is also survived by her children, Francine (Bill) Moore of Fort Wayne, IN and James (Cynthia) Rubino of Blue Springs, MO; her grandchildren, Anne Marie Bammann, Jennifer Williams, Jonathan Rubino, Tiffany Rubino Summers and Alexander Rubino, as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family.  Private burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke. Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia, NY. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Merton E. Johns

By Joshua Smith

Oakfield - Merton E. Johns, 95, of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Batavia.

Mr. Johns was born July 25, 1923, in Elba, a son of the late Clarence and the late Mae Howard Johns.

A member of Grace Baptist Church, Mr. Johns was a member of the Oakfield Grange for over 75 years. He was recently honored by The New York State Grange for his longtime membership to the grange. Mr. Johns worked for the Genesee County Sheriff's Department as a deputy for 21 years. Following his retirement form the Sheriff's Department, Mr. Johns worked at Batavia Turf Farms for many years and part time for Les Johns Construction and Graham Manufacturing.

His wife, Ruth M. Harvey Johns, passed away on October 16, 2012.

He is survived by his children; Howard (Doreen) Johns and Donna (Jim) Dwyer, both of Oakfield; five grandchildren; Robert (Kathleen) Johns of Stafford, Lynette (Michael) Morris of Oakfield, Juliette (Timothy) Hyatt of Coos Bay, Oregon, Christina (Rocco) Barbieri of Rochester and Thomas (Flora) Dwyer of Califonia; ten great-grandchildren; Ally, Luke and Austin Dwyer, Savannah Pangrazio and Giovanni Barbieri; Nash and Peyton Johns, Garrett Morris, Lucas and Derrick Hyatt; his sister; Shirley Platt of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his siblings; Howard Johns, Alice Maystead and Helen Miller.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia, where funeral services will follow visitation at 6 p.m. Pastor Donald A. Shirk will be officiating. He will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Merton's memory may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

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

Arthur D. Mase

By Joshua Smith

EAST BETHANY - Arthur D. Mase, 66, of East Bethany, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Mase was born March 12, 1953, in Sayre, Pa, a son of the late Gene A. and Alice (Snyder) Mase.

He was a Bridge Foreman for Genesee Co. Highway Dept. prior to his retirement.  He enjoyed bowling at Mancuso's, camping, sitting under his tree.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. 

He is the husband of Penny (Stone) Mase, of East Bethany.  The two were married on January 22, 1977.

Surviving along with his wife are his children, Corrine (Russell) Coffta of Batavia and Dustin (Lauren) Mase of Alden; grandchildren, Ian, Caleb, and Maelyn Coffta; brother, Barney Mase of LeRoy; sister, Nancy (Thomas) Linn of St. Augustine, FL; several nieces and nephews also survive.           

He was Predeceased by his sister, Barbara Mase.

Friends may call from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday at B.W's Restaurant, 11070 Perry Rd. in Pavilion.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arthur's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Irene M. Cecere

By T.J. Woodward

  Irene M. Cecere, 89, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Oakfield to the late Samuel and Marion Halat. In addition to her parents, Irene is predeceased by her loving husband; Michael P. Cecere Sr., brothers Joseph, Alphonzo and Raymond Halat.

Mrs. Cecere worked for many years at the Genesee County Nursing Home.  She was a member of Home Bureau, an avid bowler, loved crafting, crocheting and sewing. She made great Halloween costumes. She was smart, creative and gave great advice. Irene will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was strong and kind with an imagination that made cleaning fun.

She is survived by her children; Loretta (Terry) Hale of Knoxville, TN., Michael P. (Cindy Antinore) Cecere Jr. of Livonia; sister Caroline (Eugene) Beach of Oakfield and brother Leon (Lillian) Halat of Oakfield; a granddaughter Ashley Hale of St. Petersburg, FL.; along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday May 3, 2019 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday May 4, 2019 at Mary Immaculate Parish 5865 Ellicott Street Rd. East Bethany, NY 14054. Mrs. Cecere will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mary Immaculate Parish at the address listed above. 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.

 

Laura W. Richards

By T.J. Woodward

Laura W. Richards, 77 of Silver Springs, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester under Hospice Care. She was born in Warsaw, NY on March 27, 1942 a daughter to the late Alvin Sr. and Emma (DeVinney) Wood. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son: Paul Richards, brothers: Alvin Jr. and Richard Wood, brother-in-laws: Gerald Shaughnessy and Harold Meyers.

Laura graduated from Perry Central School Class of 1960. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, baking reading and mowing lawns. She will be remembered by hosting large family and neighbor gatherings.

She is survived by her husband James whom she married on October 27, 1962, two sons: Todd (Mary) Richards of Silver Springs, Steven (Sue) Richards of Warsaw, 6 grandchildren: Amy (Scott) Vrooman, Timothy (Casey) Richards, Jennifer, Emily, Meghan and Andrew Richards, 3 great grandchildren: Grant, Sterling and Parker, a sister: Evelyn Shaughnessy of Perry, 3 sister-in-laws: Lynn Wood of Perry, Helene Wood of Va., Joan Meyers of Attica, brother-in-law: Carl (Connie) Richards of Silver Springs, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends may call from 12:00-2:00PM and 4:00-6:00PM on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530, where Funeral Services will follow at 6:00PM at the Funeral Home.

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions may be to Visiting Nurse Hospice 2180 Empire Blvd. Webster, New York 14580. 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.

William "Bill" J. Lewis

By T.J. Woodward

 

  William “Bill” J. Lewis, he sadly left us on April 27, 2019 at the age of 74 and was joyfully welcomed home by his parents, Kenneth G. and Katharine (Waskey) Lewis, brother Donald R. Lewis, sisters Marilyn Adams, Patricia Lewis and granddaughter Morgan Axe.

A loyal resident of Batavia, N.Y, Bill graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962.  Following graduation, he went on to serve his country as a Medic in the US Navy where he was stationed in Portsmouth, Va.  Upon his return to Batavia after completing his military commitment, he served the Batavia community as an orderly at the former St. Jerome’s hospital.  He then initiated his civil service career at the Batavia City Fire and Police Departments.  As a Patrolman, Detective, Youth Officer and Lieutenant, Bill’s heroic nature was best recognized on October of 1975 during the tragedy of the MacFarlane Manor Fire on Main St.  He was the first officer on the scene and was recognized for saving lives of 16 people who lived there. 

After his retirement from the police force, Bill remained active and spent many years painting and wallpapering for Chmielowiec Painting and United Memorial Medical Center. In retirement Bill did what he did best….enjoying his family, following the NY Yankees and catching up on the latest news at the Polka Dot or as he affectionately called it the “office”.

Bill leaves behind his  daughters and son in-laws Kellie and David DiVincenzo, Karin and Brett Wormley, his brother Kenneth J. Lewis, brother-in-law James (Joan) Adams, sister-in-law Sue Lewis, his grandchildren who are his pride and joy, Hailey Paige, Brooke, Chloe & Drew Wormley, Mary and Leigh DiVincenzo, great grandson William Fountain IV, mother of his daughters Diane Smith Lewis, his favorite four legged grand-pups Sammy and Luke, special nieces and nephews Susan, Michael, Shelley, Kathy, Kim, Danny, Marie, Patty and Neil, as well as their spouses and many great nieces and nephew.

Friends and Family are invited to celebrate Bill’s life at a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday May 4th 11:00am at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.  He will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers the family gratefully suggests memorials be made to the City of Batavia Youth Bureau, 12 MacArthur Drive, Batavia, NY 14020. 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.

 

Gregory R. McQuillen

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy -- Gregory Ryan McQuillen, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2019.

    

He was born November 12, 1979, a son of Christine and Stephen McQuillen.

     Gregg was a 2002 graduate of Erie Community College South where he earned an Associates degree in Applied Science in Automotive Technology through the MOPAR CAP Program. He graduated with Honorable Distinction. He worked for the New York State Thruway as a Toll Equipment Mechanic for 15 years. He enjoyed RC racing and snowmobiling. Gregg was truly an automotive enthusiast.

     Gregg is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tina (Mohr) McQuillen, his son Joshua Ryan and daughter Jenna Marie; parents Christine Carmichael (Rich Farnsworth) McQuillen and Stephen (Sheila) McQuillen; sister Stephanie (Jamie) Call and brother Stephen “Mack” (Elizabeth) McQuillen; niece, Samantha Call and nephew, Nicholas Call; Grandmother, Margaret (Peg) McQuillen along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as dear friends, especially Aaron Richenberg.

     His In-laws, Anne (Gary Gyorfi) Mohr, Andrew (Cindy) Mohr, brother-in-law, Dale (Sarah) Mohr also survive.

     He was predeceased by his grandparents, Rita and George Carmichael, Robert McQuillen, Uncle Terry “Tuba” McQuillen, and best friend Joshua Richenberg.

     Gregg was beloved by all who knew him.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where prayers and memories will be shared on Thursday at 10 A.M.

     Private interment will be at the Stafford Rural Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been set up at the Bank of Castile, so that memorials may be made for Gregg’s children, Joshua and Jenna.

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

Elizabeth "Betty" Osborn

By Ronald Konieczny

Elizabeth “Betty” Osborn entered eternal happiness peacefully on April 28th, 2019.      

She was born June 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Steven Twardowski and Frances (Sass) Twardowski.

A life-long Batavian, Betty was a 1945 graduate from Batavia High School, and a 1949 graduate of St. Jerome School of Nursing.  She worked briefly at the Batavia Veterans Administration Hospital, and the majority of her nursing career was dedicated to the former Genesee Memorial Hospital.

Betty was a member of many organizations, including the American Legion and St. Joseph’s Sodality.

Betty enjoyed volunteering.  She is a past president of the IARP and long-time secretary for the Polish Falconettes, and most recently volunteered at the New York State Veterans Home.  She spent a lifetime participating in fundraising events for St. Joseph’s Church and the Polish Falcons, but nothing gave Betty more joy than spending time with her family.  She will be sadly missed.

She leaves behind her daughters, Debra of Batavia and Vicky of Columbus, Ohio; son Richard (Wendy DeFazio) of Chesapeake, VA; two grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Osborn; sister and best friend, Alice Lucore of Lockport. 

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest “Lefty” Osborn; son, Robert; siblings Florence Kujawski, Benny, Eddie, Ted, and Art Twardowski; and Ruth Smolen.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 2nd, from 3pm to 7pm, at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.  A funeral mass will be held at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s site), May 3rd, at 11am.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.  Private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Flowers are respectfully declined.  Memorials can be made to the New York State Veterans Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY  14020.

The Osborn family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of their mother’s caregivers, especially the New York State Veterans Home.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

DUANE I. PENDER

By Michael Tomaszewski

DUANE I. PENDER ~ Age 72, of Basom, went peacefully home to the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born March 17, 1947, in Batavia, NY a son of the late Irving James and Florence (Hale) Pender.

Duane worked for many years at Batavia Machine and Tool until retiring from Corfu Machine. He was an accomplished bowler who in his younger days achieved the “perfect game” of 300, and an 815 series. A die-hard fan of the New York Giants and New York Yankees, avid Horseshoe thrower, and played in numerous Softball leagues in the area for many teams. Duane held a seat “on the board” at the Basom Hotel.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy (Bieliski) Pender of Basom; his loving children, Kimberly (Todd) Metz of PA, Tim (Joy) Pender of Honeoye Falls and Dion (Julie) Pender of Fairport; sisters, Karen (late David) Easton of Medina, Sue (Ken) Gibson of Basom; mother-in-law, Audrey (Ted Baker) Bieliski of Medina; sisters-in-law, Margo (Frank) Sarchia of Middleport and brother-in-law, late Jimmy (Donna) Bieliski of Medina; sister-in-law, late Carol Viza; cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Elijah, Bella, & Ava; “Best Goombas” Ron Zentz and “Air Bag” Richard Howell; along with several nieces and nephews.    

The Pender family will be present from 2 - 6p.m. on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at the  MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Duane’s Life begins at 6p.m. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF FUNERAL HOME. He will be laid to rest in Alabama Cemetery and memorials in his memory are suggested to the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department or Shriners Hospitals for Children (Burn Care) 2900 North Pointe Drive Tampa, FL 33607.

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

THE FAMILY OF DUANE I. PENDER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

Arlene Bird

By Ronald Konieczny

Arlene Bird, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday (April 25, 2019) at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Batavia.

She was born January 16, 1930 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel Harmon Cleveland. Mrs. Bird was a lifelong resident of Batavia and was formerly employed for several years as a hostess for the former Treadway Inn and Alex’s Place.

Survivors include two daughters, Julie Smith and Robin Bird Connelly; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous friends.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made 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.

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