Obituaries

Kay grew up in the Bethany area and graduated from Alexander High School.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years David H. Leslie of Alexander; sisters-in-law Joan (Vernie) Palzer of TX., Kathy Fisher of Batavia; brother-in-law Dean Harris of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Alexander Fire Dept. PO Box 336 Alexander NY, 14005. 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.

Bonnie will be remembered as a good hearted person who always tried to help others. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family members as well as attending church. She will be sadly missed by all she touched.

She is survived by her children; Amanda Gillett and Brittany Wright both of Batavia, Nicole Wright of SC., Robert Wright of Elmira; sisters Sherry (Robert) Welker, Deborah (Gary) Pahura both of LeRoy, Beth Stanton of SC., Carol Meisner of Lancaster; brother Harold Laney of VA; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many extended friends she called family.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 15, 2017 from 1:00-2:00PM at the Assembly of God Church 24 N. Spruce St. Batavia, NY 14020 where a 2:00PM Funeral Service will be held immediately following the visitation.

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.

He was born October 13, 1971 in Fredonia, a son of Norma Kretschmer and the late Richard Kretschmer. 

He was a master mechanic with a heart of gold who loved to hunt. 

Surviving along with his mother are his wife, Barbara Kretschmer; daughter, Mary (TJ) Kennelly; Son, Matthew (Amy) Brooks; grandchildren, Alana and Christopher Kennelly; brothers, Rick (Julie), Shaun, Mark (Millia) Kretschmer.  Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his scatterbrain crew also survive.

There will be no prior visitation.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia. 

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

Don was a graduate of Pavilion Central High School. He was a self employed farmer and retired as a heavy equipment operator for Retsof Salt Mine. He was an active member of the Covington United Methodist Church in Covington where he was a member of the board and was one of the first 20 members of the Geneseo War Museum in Geneseo. He was the former sexton of Mt. Ash Cemetery in Covington. He was a pilot who enjoyed flying his Cessna plane and once flew the famous “Memphis Belle” and loved his pet the late “Tinker”.

He is survived by five daughters: Sandra M. (Richard) Konarski of Rochester, Debra R. “Debby” (Fred) VanScott of Rochester, Melinda F.”Mindie ” DeLaVergne of Leicester, Laurel L. “Laurie” (Michael) Hamler Sr. of Leicester and Donna Jo (Glenn) White of Mt. Morris, a brother: Richard (Margaret) DeLaVergne of W. VA., 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 5:00-7:00PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 13th at 1:00pm at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Mt. Ash Cemetery in Covington, NY.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Covington United Methodist Church P.O. Box 81 Pavilion, New York 14525. 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

James served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He married Patricia Cunningham on November 12, 1949; they were married for 62 years before she passed away. James moved to Attica in 1967 where he bought a dairy farm and eventually transitioned it into a veal farm before retiring from farming in 2000. James was a very hard worker on the farm. He didn’t talk on the phone much until he got involved with Experience Works where he would find work for retired people who were in financial hardship. If he was helping someone try to find work, his family said it was very hard to get him off the phone because be wanted to help everyone who needed it.

He is survived by his sons; Michael (Darlynne) Weber of Attica, James (Diane) Weber of Attica, Bradley (Amy) Weber of Castile; a daughter Eileen Weber of NH; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Interment will be held privately for the family at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orangeville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gateway House 91 Main St. 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.

Age 98, died peacefully Wednesday August 9, 2017 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion. She was born October 24, 1918 in Livonia, NY to the late Patsy and Lucy (Burgio) Vigneri, also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph F. Argento, Sr.; son, James C. Argento; grandson, James J. Argento; siblings, Alfonso "Al" (late Josephine) Vigneri, Chuck (late Pauline) Augello, Frank (late Irene) Vigneri, Philip Vigneri, Rose (late Carl) Mattioli, Carmen (late Sam) Palermo, infant sister, Josephine. 

Mrs. Argento was a longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish and not only enjoyed culinary treats, but was a wonderful cook. She loved the casino's and her many trips with her son, Joe to Las Vegas. Pauline lived a long, fruitful life with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with having a soft spot for Cooper & Stella, her four legged friends. 

Surviving is her beloved son, Joseph F. (Diane) Argento, Jr. of Batavia; her daughter-in-law, Marylou Argento of E. Amherst; brother, Patsy (late Marie) Vigneri of Elba; sisters, Rosalie (late Arthur) Pastore of Batavia, Josephine (Anthony) Deni of Batavia, Caroline Vigneri of Elba, Mary Jane (Nick) Pilla of Ogden; grandchildren, Marisa (David) Jasinski, Nicholas Argento, Kristine (Todd) McDonald & Michael Argento; 6 great-grandchildren former daughter-in-law, Patricia Argento of Elba; sister-in-law, Alice Vigneri of Batavia; sister-in-law, Mary (Joseph) Speranza of Las Vegas, brother-in-law, John Argento of CA; special niece; Joanne Lowe of Las Vegas; along with many nieces and nephews. 

A special thank-you to, Shirley Lacey, Pauline's home health care aid for the kind, caring, and compassionate ways. 

The Argento family will be present from 4-8pm on Sunday August 13, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:15am followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial St. Padre Pio Parish (Elba Site). She will be laid to in St. Joseph's Cemetery following mass. 

If so desired, donations in Pauline's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Please share your memories of Pauline with her family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

He was born December 7, 1941 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Merrill Wood and Ruth Wiltse Wood.

Roger was employed by Doehler-Jarvis Co. and Graham Manufacturing prior to his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and was a member of the N.R.A. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Chilano Wood of Batavia. Son, Daniel (Tara) Wood of Akron, NY. Daughter, Lesley (Roy) Wood of Batavia. Sister, Renee (Walford) Josephson of Cassadaga, NY. Also survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Dianna (late Keith) Alwardt.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (August 11th) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, where a funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 7pm. Graveside services will be Saturday, 11:00am in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Expressions of condolence 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.

Batavia - Barbara A. McCarrick, 78, of Batavia, a retired secretary at the Batavia VA Medical Center, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. McCarrick was born January 31, 1939 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Bartholomew) Raziano.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish and a 1956 graduate of Notre Dame High School.

Surviving is her husband, William B. McCarrick whom she married on December 31, 1963.  Also surviving are one son, Marc (Cecile) McCarrick of Virginia Beach, VA.; two sisters, JoAnn (Richard) Callan of Batavia and Nancy Brown of Sanborn and one brother, Joseph (Gail) Raziano of Florida.  She was the sister of the late Mary Teresa.

Services will be announced at a later date.  Memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, 303 E.  Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.

Arrangements are being completed by the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home of Batavia.     Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia ~ Fannie J. Dutch, age 95, passed away Thursday afternoon (August 3, 2017) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in the loving presence of her family.

     Mrs. Dutch was a former member of St. Anthony's Church and worked for many Batavia businesses including Montgomery Wards, Sleight's Bookstore and Adam Miller's Toy Store.

     She is survived by her devoted nephew and his wife, Joseph (Beverly) Henning of Batavia; her God daughter, Melissa (Jason) Coniber of LeRoy, cousin, Thomas (Rose) Rosica of Batavia,  along with many additional nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew W. Dutch, her brother, Patrick Mannella and her sisters, Jennie (Dominick) Defilippo, Mary (Victor) Bonito and Catherine (Thomas) Marchese.

     Family and friends are invited to her Rite of Christian Burial to be held on Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 A.M. at Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church, 303 E. Main St., Batavia.  Entombment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Golisano Children's Hospital, 150 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester, NY 14642 or to Resurrection Parish in the form of mass cards.

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

     Mrs. Dutch and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Died peacefully Friday August 4, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center at the age of 90. He was born October 20, 1926 in Bennington, NY a son of the late Joseph and Angeline (Gawron) Wyrwa also preceded in death by his beloved wife Angeline (DiMartino) Wyrwa in 2011; siblings, Viola (late Eugene) Olejniczak, Josephine (late John) Kowalczyk and Florence (late Harold) Wind.

Mr. Wyrwa was a US Army Veteran of WWII and formerly worked at Dohler-Jarvis, Carborundum/AMAX and finally at Alliance Tool & Die. A member of Resurrection Parish, Monsignor Kirby Council Knights of Columbus and Polish Falcons Nest #492. He an avid coin collector, loved to travel, a "Master Tinkerer", who could fix anything, never missed a good Polka and enjoyed the Wal-Mart Coffee Club until his health no longer allowed. Most importantly his family will remember the quiet, soft spoken gentleman who was known for his patience, generosity and how he adored the "light of his life", grandson, Sam.           

Surviving are his loving daughters, Diana Wyrwa, Maryann (Todd) Bowman and their son, Samuel all of Batavia; sister, Marion (late Jack) Heist of Lancaster; brother, Richard (Joan) Wyrwa of Maryland; sister-in-law, Mary DiMartino of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews. 

The Wyrwa family will be present from 4-8pm Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30am Wednesday August 9 followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph Site), he will be entombed with his wife in the Rev. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials in his memory are suggested to the Notre Dame High School Music & Drama Dept. Union Street Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Edward with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Mr. Aratari was retired from Kodak. He was an avid New York Yankees Fan and enjoyed bowling.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carol A. (Rigard) Aratari of Holley; children Kim (Loren) Parsels of Byron; Deborah Aratari of Greece; Joseph Aratari of Holley; Michael (Lori) Aratari of Batavia; sisters-in-law Ginny Rigard of OH; Mary Aratari of Irondequoit; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.   

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 8, 2017 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. He will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, Inc. P.O. Box 489 Albion, NY 14411-0489.  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.

Batavia - Mrs. Pauline B. Sprague, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Crossroads House.

Mrs. Sprague was born July 4, 1919 in Bergen, the daughter of the late Victor and Anna Petrie Trick.

A member of First Baptist Church of Batavia for over 65 years, she was the head cashier at the former Big N Store in Batavia. A great friend to everyone she met, she was a wonderful cook who enjoyed going out to dinner on Friday night with family and going for rides.

Her husband, James A.  Sprague, passed away on March 11, 1996.

She is survived by her daughters, Bernice (Richard) Couillard of Batavia and Donna (David) MacDonald of Florida; and seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is the mother of the late Kenneth Sprague who passed away in 1989, grandmother of the late Dwayne MacDonald and sister of the late Willis and Richard Trick.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. Please consider memorials to The First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Grandview Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 581, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Phillip Czaja, 34 of Oakfield, passed from our sight and hearing on July 29, 2017 at home after a long illness.

Phillip was born on July 26, 1983 in Batavia, NY to William and Peggy (Fagan) Czaja.

Phillip was a avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, along with the New York Yankees. He was always up for a round or two of golf with his cousins whenever they could get together.

He is survived by his father William (Karen) Czaja of Las Vegas, NV, a sister Alexis (Steve) Czaja of Batavia and a son Johnathan also of Batavia. His Maternal Grandparents Richard and Virginia Fagan of Pavilion, his step-father Sean Gartlan of Edmonton, Alberta Canada and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Gartlan and his Paternal Grandparents Florence and Wimpy Czaja.

Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m.  Private burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.