Obituaries

Shelby proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his service, Shelby was a lifelong farmer along with wife Lois and his parents, raising black angus beef cattle on his century old farm. He was a 4-H Leader for 10 years. As an active member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center, Shelby held several offices over the years. He was a member of Walter Klein Post 532 American Legion. Shelby was also a 65 plus year member of the Free Masons Constellation Lodge No. 404. Shelby and wife Lois shared 70 years together building more memories than most could hope for.

He is survived by his loving wife; Lois (Wright) Sliker of Leicester; daughter Lisa (Walter) Wolinski of Leicester; grandchildren Melissa (Robb) Yoder of Webster, Caryn (Michael) Van Hook of Ontario, NY., and Michael (Tina) Wolinski of Rochester; sister in law Dorothy Sliker; great-grandchildren Kyrann and Tegann Yoder, Colin and Dylan Van Hook, Jaxson Wolinski along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 29, 2017 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday August 30^th at the Funeral Home. Shelby will be laid to rest in Leicester Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church 7205 Perry Center Rd. Perry, NY 14530. For more information, please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530

Avis was a long time member of St. Paul’s Church in Stafford, a volunteer at the South Byron Fire Department and the Byron Grange and would always lend a hand with the Red Cross with their blood drives.

She is survived by her children; Keith, Kirk, Kevin Weinert all of Byron, Karl (Marilyn) Weinert of S. Byron, Ruth Ann (Ted) Genegon of Oakfield, Jo Ann Toal of Byron, Sue Ann Cole of Byron, Cheryl Ann (Greg) Richenberg of Holley and Jacqueline Ann (Zeech) Ilazi of Rochester; brother Lawrence Putnam of Warsaw; 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 29, 2017 from 2 to 4 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 4:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Byron Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary 7389 Rt. 237 Byron, NY 14422. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Marty was a mason at Pike Construction.  Marty loved to fish, collect coins, and was an all-around nice guy.  A people person with the gift of gab.  He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his children Brittany K. Toporczyk of Alden and Morgan K. Toporczyk of Springhill FL., brother Mark Toporczyk (Tonya Hackett) of East Bethany; nephew Brandon K. Toporczyk of California, serving in the U.S. Navy; niece Brianna C. Toporczyk of Alexander; Aunt MaryAnn (Paul) Reese of Arizona; Cousin Jeff Reese of Connecticut; and girlfriend Ann Cox of Warsaw

There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial Service will be held at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to Our Lady of Good Counsel 10677 Alleghany Rd, Darien Center, NY 14040.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Sally enjoyed antiquing, gardening and will forever be remembered as the rock and caretaker of her family.  

She is survived by her husband of 54 years Norman Kriger; children Peggy (Dale) Knab of Bennington, Bruce (Kristen) Kriger of Attica and Connie (Anthony) LeFort of Alden; grandchildren Kristina, Kristy, Christian, Benjamin, Tiffany and Scarlett along with many other family members.

Family and friends can call on Saturday August 26, 2017 from 10:00-11:00AM where Prayers will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. The family would like to invite all who would like to honor Sally and Wayne’s burial as they will be laid to rest at 10:00AM on Saturday September 2, 2017 at Summit View Cemetery in Bennington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bennington Fire Department 1353 Clinton St. Rd. Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Died peacefully Friday August 18, 2017 at the New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia at the age of 95. She was born February 2, 1922 in Placentia, CA a daughter of the late Oscar and Angela (Mansur) Carlson also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert G. Cleveland; son, Donald Cleveland and sister, Shirley Lipps. 

Mrs. Cleveland was raised in California and remained proud of those roots, that is where she met her sweetheart, Robert while he was in the service. His dream was farming, so they came back to the area and the farm where they raised their family, that Cleveland homestead farm is still in the  family some 200 years later. Bonnie worked many years at the Oakfield Bank and enjoyed knitting.           

Surviving are her loving sons, Michael (Lorie) Cleveland of Batavia, Steven (late Barbara) Cleveland of Henrietta; 10 grandchildren, Christine (Jeff) Covel, William (Anita) Cleveland, Michael (Dawn) Cleveland II, Cathy (Derek Bell, MD) Cleveland, John (Melessa) Cleveland, Shannon( (Kevin) Abt, Eric (Stacy) Cleveland, Tara (Erik) Block, Beth (Charles) Wu and Carrie Cleveland; 18 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

Private funeral services will be held at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest with her husband in St. Cecelia's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to the Activities Fund for the New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020. 

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

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

Doug was involved in numerous organizations including the Oakfield Fire Department in which he served 50 years as a volunteer fireman and treasurer.  He also served as a trustee for the Oakfield Presbyterian Church and as a member on the Oakfield Better Committee which sponsored Labor Daze.  Truly a kid at heart, Doug volunteered many years for the Oakfield-Alabama Little League.  After retiring from United Parcel Service (UPS), he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and school programs, and loved carpentry work.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Ann (Landon) Perfitt; their 5 children Mark (Diane) Perfitt of IN., Nora (the late Patrick) Botsford of CA., Amy (Jim) Klos of Oakfield, Kim (Alan) Sumeriski of TN., and Eric (Lee Ann) Perfitt of Oakfield; 12 grandchildren Tyler, Bradley and Andrew Perfitt; Brooke, Ryan and Chad Botsford; Katie Klos; Kasey and Alicia Sumeriski; Brynne, Brett and McKenzie Perfitt along with several cousins.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday August 26, 2017 from 10:00-11:00AM at the Oakfield United Methodist Church 2 South Main St. Oakfield, NY 14125 where an 11:00AM Celebration of Life will immediately follow visitation at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Fire Department 20 Albert St. Oakfield, NY 14125.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020

John N. 'Jack' Bradbury, age 82 of Le Roy, NY., passed away peacefully early Sunday morning (August 20, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born June 2, 1935 to R. Ellsworth Bradbury and Mildred Vader Bradbury. He is survived by his wife, Lana Longhini Bradbury. Their devoted marriage of 36 years was a testament of their commitment to one another and the loving journey they shared.

     He was a graduate of Le Roy High School, class of 1953 and Cornell University 1957 where he earned a BS in Agricultural Economics.

     Upon graduation, Jack was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. During his 22 years in the USAF, specializing in air traffic control, he served in several leadership positions, including Squadron Commander in Naples, Italy assigned to the NATO Southern Region. He was stationed in: Mississippi, Maine, Morrocco, New Hampshire, Vietnam, Virginia, California, Italy, Nebraska and retired September 1978 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

     Following a stellar career in the military, Jack and Lana moved to Montreal, Canada, where he served 12 years with the United Nations/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). He was Chief, Rules of the Air, Air Traffic Services and Search and Rescue (ROCSAR). He promoted safety of international aviation. Jack was actively engaged as a Special Consultant of the 1990 USSR breakup. In October 1991 he retired and returned to the Old Stone House in Le Roy, NY., becoming active in his home town.

     He was a Board Trustee of the Le Roy Historical Society, becoming Vice President. Jack was instrumental in helping commission the Jell-O Museum; Founder and Chairman of the Oatka Creek Watershed Committee; Chairman of the Village Creek Stabilization Committee; Trustee Machpelah Cemetery Association; Le Roy American Legion member; life long member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving on various sessions and committees and enjoyed being President of the Le Roy Seniors Golf League.

     He will be remembered for his passion and love of family, faith and service to his country.

     Mr. Bradbury is survived by his three children: daughter Christine Diane (Harry) Cornelius, grandson, Cameron of Arlington, VA.; son Timothy Noel Bradbury, granddaughter, Savannah Nicole, grandson, Stone Michael of Bellows Falls, VT.; and daughter Linda Ann Bradbury of Harpursville, NY. Two sisters: Nancy B. Aiken of DeWitt, IA., and Bonnie B. (Michael) Murphy of Remsen, NY. Deceased brother and sister; L. E. 'Brad' Bradbury and sister Sonja D. (Ted) Brownell.

     He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Mark (Denise) Brownell, Matthew (Laurisa McAllister) Brownell, Melessa (Shawn) Witkowski, Molly (Jerry) Condello, Steve Aiken, Drs. Bonnie (Bobby) Grigsby, John (Luz Carmona) Franklin, Jim (Sarah) Franklin, LisaNoelle (Mawethu) Ncaca. He is also survived by many great and great great nieces and nephews.

No calling hours. A private family gathering. Interment will be at Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy, NY.

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 7 Clay Street LeRoy, NY. 14482; Le Roy Historical Society, 23 East Main St., Le Roy, NY. 14482 or the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 193, 29 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569. Jack would be grateful.

     To share a memory or leave a condolence please visit: www.falconefuneralhome.com

     Mr. Bradbury and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

In addition to her parents, Paris is survived by her grandfather; Raymond Doward of Batavia; grandmothers Vera Williams of Batavia, Stephanie Rodgers of Buffalo, Carolyn Claudio of Batavia; great grandmothers Dollie Williams of Batavia and Mamie Jordan of Buffalo; siblings Anyia Doward of Batavia, Jaedyn Birdsong of Batavia and London Doward of Batavia, Devon Rodgers Jr., Dameer Rodgers, Derion Rodgers, Davante Rodgers, Davion Rodgers, Jaevante Rodgers and Brianna Rodgers all of Buffalo along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend an 11:00AM Funeral Service at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 on Monday August 21, 2017. She will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Bergen - Lorraine K. Alexander, 65, of Bergen, passed away Tuesday, (August 15, 2017) at her home, in Bergen.

Mrs. Alexander was born November 23, 1951 in Massapequa, a daughter of the late Robert and June (Schardt) Trimble.

Lori was a member of the Bergen Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed tending to her flower garden and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Alexander, whom she married August 2, 1980; a daughter,  Kathryn (Greg) Swain of Caledonia, grandchildren, Braelyn and Brielle Swain; brothers, Michael (Jeanie) Trimble of FL, and Patrick (late Virginia) Trimble of Long Island; a sister, Leslie (John) Lewis of Long Island; brothers-in-law, Bill (Rachel) Alexander of Lakeville, Larry (Jean) Alexander of North Chili, John (Peg) Alexander of Churchville, Steve (Michelle) Alexander of Alabama; a sister-in-law, Dot Alexander of Chili.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was the mother of the late Daniel M. Alexander who died on May 10, 2017 and sister-in-law of the late Jay Alexander.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where Lori’s Funeral Service will follow calling hours at 3:00.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Warrior House, 10314 Johnson Road, Middleport, NY 14105.

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

LeRoy/Bergen ~ Mr. William B. Scott, Jr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 of lymphoma at Crossroads Hospice Care Home in Batavia.  He was born May 15, 1935, the only son of William B. Scott, Sr. and Maralee Stedman Scott.

     He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Cleveland Scott of LeRoy/Bergen, sons William B. Scott III and Matthew B. Scott of Batavia, NY; and David W. Scott of Fairport, NY; daughter Suzanne Scott of Chicago, IL; and grandchildren Nathan J. Scott and Julia R. Scott of Fairport, NY; and Brandon Scott of Darien Center, NY.  Mr. Scott is also survived by extended family across the greater Rochester and Watertown/Sackets Harbor areas.

     Bill “Scotty” Scott grew up in Forestport, NY; started his family in Utica, NY where all four children were born; and, settled finally in LeRoy, NY.  He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, and served in the ROTC and US Army Reserve Signal Corps.  During his career, he worked with General Electric, Sylvania GTE, Transmation, and ultimately retired from Eastman Kodak.

     Husband, Dad, Grampa, Uncle, and In-Law - he will be sadly missed by both his family and friends.

     Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Memorials and Donations in remembrance of William B. Scott, Jr. can be made directly to Crossroads House, who for 17 years has compassionately aided and supported a vast number of families during the end-of-life transition.

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

     Mr. Scott and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Lockport - Ethan Gabriel Dabill of Lockport died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home just 6 months and 27 days after his birth.

Mr. Dabill was born January 17, 2017 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Scott and Imelda (Caliz) Dabill of Lockport. 

Survivors include his sister, Janelle Dabill of Lockport; his paternal grandfather, Kevin (Laura) Dabill of Ransomville; his paternal grandmother, Nadine Myers of Nebraska; his maternal grandmother, Antonia Caliz of the Philippines; paternal great-grandfather, Joseph (Carol) Dabill of Barker and paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy (late Edward) Boyer of Ransomville.

Friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Calvary Baptist Church, in Batavia where services will follow at 11 am Saturday at the church. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 3515 Galloway Road, (east of Lewiston Road) in the Town of Batavia, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3515 Galloway Road, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Batavia.  Arrangements were entrusted to Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Mrs. Vivian grew up in Buffalo and West Seneca, graduating from West Seneca West High School. In 1968, she married Allan Vivian. While Mrs. Vivian raised her family, she pursued her higher education attending GCC, SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo. Mrs. Vivian touched numerous lives throughout her working career in the human services and education fields. Mrs. Vivian worked at the New York State School for the Blind, Broadway Acres of DePaul, Livingston-Wyoming ARC Children's Services and Batavia City Schools. Mrs. Vivian really enjoyed the students that she worked with, especially those who received their education at the administration building on Washington Avenue. Travelling and being in the outdoors gave Mrs. Vivian many years of enjoyment as she was very active in the scouts and enjoyed to visit new places. Mrs. Vivian joyfully shared her adventures on her various trips and cruises with lovely photographs. From an early age, Mrs. Vivian enjoyed a variety of projects beginning with painting. Many will remember her quilts, handmade cards, embroidery, scrapbooks and photography. All who visited her home received a fragrant welcome while looking at her gardens.

Mrs. Vivian is survived by her husband; Allan Vivian; her three children Steven (Lauri) Vivian, Lesa (Todd) VanSon and Kari (Terrance) Stevens. She will also be missed by her beloved grandchildren and great-granddaughter; Carter and Taryn Vivian, Dean (Michelle) VanSon and their daughter Emily and Jessi VanSon, Kayla, Amanda and Spencer Stevens. Mrs. Vivian is also survived by her brothers and sisters; Robert (Jean) Hall, Kathleen Weronski, Jaqueline Pawarski, Timothy Hall and Mikel Hall.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Friday August 25, 2017 at the Attica Masonic Lodge at 39 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Any donations can be made to Literacy Volunteers of Genesee County, 301 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Batavia - Irene J. Penepent, 81, resident of Premier Genesee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by her family. 

Mother to Wende Ferguson, Edward (Theresa) Penepent and Alice (Kevin) Zito; Grandmother to Brian, Kelly, Sarah, Samantha, Justin and Jordan; Great Grandmother to Donovan. Brothers Paul, Tom, and Russ (Mary Lou); Sisters Rita and Nancy; Brothers-in-Law Peter Poodry and Donald Flaig. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Elizabeth Wlekinski Oberlander; Sister Patricia Gioia; Brothers, Charles, Arnold and James; Sisters-in-Laws Donna, Sandra and Sharon; Brother-in-Law Joseph Gioia. 

Family and friends may call at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, 4-6 E. Main St., Corfu, on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.. Funeral Mass at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY on Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke at the convenience of the family.