Obituaries

SHIRLEY A. RADLEY - age 79, of Batavia, NY went home peacefully to her heavenly Father on Thursday afternoon February 19, 2015 at The Highlands at Brighton. She was born January 27, 1936 in Rochester, NY to the late Clarence and Edna (Swager) Alvut, also preceded in death by her son, Gregory; brothers, E. George Alvut & Clarence Alvut, Jr.; sisters, Jean Stanton and Beverly Squires.

   Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Byron Bergen Central School and retired from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1999, she also worked at Chloride and Leroy Dry Cleaners. She was a life time member of the Stafford Ladies Auxiliary and the Batavia Bridle & Saddle Club. A member of the Flip-Flop Club and Morganville Hobby Club along with being a past 4-H leader. Shirley loved and adored her grandchildren, playing cards, reading, knitting, following hot air balloons and enjoyed being a horse show mom/grandma.

   Surviving are her loving children; Roy (Judy) of LeRoy, Dennis (Florine) of Basom, Deborah (Jerry) Klotzbach of Basom, Thomas (Barbara) of Stafford, Judy (Michael) Anderson of Stafford, Kenneth (Lorie Yasses) of Batavia, Susan (William) Meier of Corfu and Ronald (Julie) of Batavia; sister, Vicki (Gary) Walbridge of AL; sisters-in-law, Barbara Alvut of Batavia and Virginia Alvut of FL; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and many special friends.

   Shirley's family will be present from 4-8 p.m. Monday February 23, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where a Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday February 24. She will be laid to rest in Morganville Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials in her memory can be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 16 Bank Street Batavia or Genesee ARC  64 Walnut Street Batavia, New York 14020.  

   Please leave your words of comfort to Shirley's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

Roland John Lamb, 99, of Cowlesville, NY, died on Tuesday, February 17 at home. Born in Darien, NY, Roland was the son of the late Henry Champany and Ida Welker Lamb.  He attended Corfu High School, where he was active in 4-H and played baritone horn in the band.  After graduation, Roland continued working on the family farm and taking night shifts at Curtiss Wright Aircraft as well as marching in local bands including a clown band and a variety of Volunteer Fireman bands.  Enlisting in 1941, he proudly served in the US Army and rose to the rank of Captain.  Roland saw action in the European Theater including the Normandy Invasion.

Roland married Carolyn Reileinon February 23, 1946 and they settled into the business of running the family dairy farm and raising a family.  Later, they both worked at Scott Aviation in Lancaster NY. He had an active and curious mind and enjoyed sharing his enthusiasm for astronomy and the natural world around him.  Upon retirement, he discovered  his love of baking and his hobo bread, scones and brownies were much appreciated by all.  He was the family historian and could be counted on to tell many entertaining stories of growing up on the family farm.

Roland is predeceased by his wife Carolyn, sister Elsie and brothers and sister-in-laws Leslie (Margaret) and Kenneth (Marion).  He is survived by his brothers Gerald (Grace) and Evan (Vonceil) ; daughters Alyson (John) and Debra; grandchildren Meghan (Nathan) and Jeremy (Alyson) Deans, Kate (Jeff) and Nathan Henry and great grandchildren Michael and Matthew Smith.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a much loved extended family.

There will be a memorial service held this spring.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Home Care and Hospice of Wyoming County, the Cowlesville Fire Company, The USO or a charity of your choice. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Nancy passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY into the arms of Jesus in Heaven. She was born on June 1, 1976 in Batavia, NY to the late Richard L. Kriger, who passed away March 17, 2010, and Shirley L. (Cramer) Kriger of Attica. Nancy was in her early 30’s when she was diagnosed with Gordon Holmes disease at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Nancy graduated from Alexander Central School, Genesee Community College, and SUNY Brockport, with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Among other jobs, she was a probation officer for the Genesee County Probation Department. Nancy liked to line dance and listen to country music. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Attica.

She is survived by her brother, Richard L. Kriger, Jr., of Attica; her sister, Shelly L. (Sean) Sweeney of Orlando, FL; nephews, Mark J. (Hannah) Ostertag, Jr. of Bergen; Sean M. Sweeney, Jr. of Orlando, FL; grandnephew Micah Ostertag of Bergen; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held in the Spring. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to charities of their choice. 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 Street Attica, New York 14011.

 

GORDON R. AMIDON - age 95, of Batavia, NY died peacefully Wednesday morning February 18, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia with his family at his side. He was born March 26, 1919 in Batavia, NY to the late Ralph and Ruth (Mapes) Amidon, also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy (Foster) Amidon on July 21, 2012; infant daughter, Darylynn; daughter, Madonna Babcock and brother, Gerald Amidon.

   Mr. Amidon was a Marine Corp Veteran having served with the 2nd Marine Division during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Area and participated in action against the enemy in Okinawa. He was a lifelong truck driver working for Dohler-Jarvis for many years along with other various companies in the area and was an avid reader of the newspaper. He and his late wife loved to travel, enjoyed the years they spent in Florida and the many animals they shared over the years.

   Surviving are his loving daughters, Kathleen (David) Cutitta of Batavia, Tamara (late Charles) Augello of Elba and Dawn (Paul) Hough of Elba; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

   Gordon's family will be present from 4-7 p.m. Friday February 20, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 prayers will be recited 10:30 a.m. Saturday February 21, 2015 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Resurrections Parish (St. Mary's Site). He will be laid to rest with full military honors alongside his wife in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in his memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.  

   Please leave your words of comfort to Gordon's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

 

Rolland Gustav Kickbush, “Kick”, 87, passed from this life on February 13, 2015, in Evanston, IL .  He has joined his wife of 47 years, Carol Kickbush, who died in 1998.  A long term resident of Batavia, New York, he is survived by three daughters, Karen and her husband, Allan Dennis of Evanston, IL; Julianne and her husband, Morris Haas of Richmond, Virginia; and Barbara Kickbush and her spouse, Kathy Nicol of Pulaski and Buffalo, New York.  He is also survived by three granddaughters, Amanda, Carrie and Kirby, and three great grandsons, Atticus, Finneas and Calder, along with his brothers and sister: Jeanette Kickbush of Gowanda, New York (wife of his late brother Robert), Raymond (and Nancy) Kickbush of Valparaiso, Indiana; Richard (and Sherry) Kickbush, of Branson, Missouri, Edna (and the late Paul) Kuder of Gahanna, Ohio; and 19 nieces and nephews scattered across the U.S.

Rolland is the son of Rena Boberg and Leonard Kickbush of Cattaraugus, New York.  He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II, and recalls his time in Japan handling army discharge paperwork as an adventure for a boy from a small town in Upstate New York.  Following the war, he took classes at Bryant Stratton Business School in Buffalo, New York, and worked for International Harvester.  In the early 1960s he became Manager of Batavia Farm Equipment for many years. He also enjoyed golfing and playing cards with friends, Scrabble and Buffalo Bills football games with his daughters.  Rolland loved people and life itself and his family will celebrate his life in a Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Batavia where he was a member for years, on Tuesday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions in Rolland’s name may be made to Midwest Young Artists, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL  60040, www.mya.org, a non-profit music school founded by his son-in-law, Allan Dennis, who was Orchestra Director at Batavia High School in 1970-71. For more information call Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. (585) 343-8260

Stephen Joseph Ferry Sr., 76, of Silver Spring, NY passed away Sunday February 15, 2015, after a long illness.  He was born in Darien Center on October 31, 1938 to the late Michael Ferry and Salome Nawrocki.  He was predeceased by siblings:  Irene Muniak, Henry Ferry, Genevieve Sczepanski, Alice Breyer & Mary Ferry. 

Steve graduated from Alden High School with high honors.  Steve started his work life delivering milk for his brother Hank at the young age of 14.  He worked for Ferry Construction, Depew, until he founded S.J.F. Construction Inc. in 1982 and laid a strong foundation for future generations. Steve served the community of Darien for over 24 years as Town Judge and then Supervisor, until his retirement from public service in 1993.  He was also proud to be a past volunteer for the Darien fire department. Steve’s passions besides work were walking in the Florida sunshine, golf, dancing, traveling and handyman work for his neighbors.

Stephen is survived by his loving companion and dance partner, Betty McClurg; sons Stephen (Elise) Ferry Jr., Jeffrey (Laurie) Ferry; daughters Donna Ferry, Jennifer (Kevin) Kane; beautiful grandchildren Sarah, Stephen III, Emily, Andrew, Hannah, Madison, & Spenser.

Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday February 18, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. The family will be holding a celebration of Steve’s life at a later date to be announced in the future.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County, 230 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Alzheimer’s Association – Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive #6, Buffalo, New York 14221 or Genesee Community College Foundation – Nursing Scholarships, One College Road, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011

LeRoy ~ James F. Murphy Jr., age 87, of W. Bergen Road, joined his valentine and loving wife,

Adelaide on Friday, Feb. 13^th.

     Jim was born in Syracuse, N.Y. to James and Marguerite Roache Murphy Sr.

     His love for his family as a husband, dad and grandfather was of true devotion. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. He had a successful career as a bank manager for Security Trust Co, The Bank of LeRoy and the Bank of Castile.

     He is survived by his children, Mike (Rhonda) of Batavia, Jim (Cheri) of Fairport, Tom, Mary Ann Wortman, Pat Murphy and Dan (Liz) all of LeRoy; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Gloria Anson, daughters-in-law Lisa Maxwell, Barb Murphy, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 yrs, Adelaide Anson Murphy in 2011, his son-in-law, Robert Wortman and great-grandson, Aiden.

     Calling hours Wednesday 4 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial, with military honors; will be Thursday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street.  Interment in St. Francis Cemetery will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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

Gordon T. Musilli, 52, of Batavia, passed away on his birthday – Friday, February 13, 2015 – at Crossroads House. He was born in Buffalo in 1963 to the late Thomas (Judith Adamczak) Musilli.

Gordon was CEO of Summit Lubricants in Batavia. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Musilli was also a true fan of both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. 

He is survived by his loving wife Debra A. (Perry) Musilli, daughters Megan (fiancé Cody McNally) Musilli, Madison Musilli, son Grey Musilli, all of Batavia; brother Anthony Musilli of Getzville; sister Angelia Musilli of Cheektowaga; mother-in-law Beverly (Felix) Perry, sister-in-law Denise (Robert) Akin, both of Akron; niece Jennifer Jarlinski; nephews Zac, Will and Cole Akin. 

Friends are invited to call Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following calling hours on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

LeRoy ~ Jane A. Bushman, age 86, formerly of South Street Road, passed away Thursday (Feb. 12, 2015) at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

    

Mrs. Bushman was born February 17, 1928 in Pavilion, a daughter of the late Roger and Jenny Gill Wade.

     She was a long-time member of the LeRoy United Methodist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, who was hard working and dedicated to her family.

     She is survived by her son, David (Toni Jo) Bushman of LeRoy and her daughter, Mary Jane Montecalvo of Spencerport, special grandchildren, Kerri and Mike Montecalvo, along with 3 additional grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, William Bushman in 2000.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday, Feb. 21  from 1 ~ 3 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where her funeral service will be held at 3 PM.  Interment in Machpelah Cemetery will be private.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the LeRoy United Methodist Church.

     Your memories and condolences may be offered to Mrs. Bushman's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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

FRANCIS J. “Frank” MANGEFRIDA  - age 78, of Le Roy, NY, died February 11, 2015, after a long illness.

   

  He was born July 21, 1936, in Pavilion, NY, to the late Philip Mangefrida and the late Vadis Rudgers. He was also predeceased by his stepmother, Vera, and by his granddaughter Andrea Mangefrida.

     Francis was a 1954 graduate of Le Roy High School. He entered the U.S.  Army and served with the Military Police Group, Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, Sandia Base,  Albuquerque, New Mexico.  After his service with the military, Francis began his 40-year career in broadcast radio. Starting as a board operator in Clovis, NM (KCLV), he went on to work as an on-air personality using the name Frank Davis. He also was an announcer in Erie, PA (WLEU), Utica, NY (WIBX), and Batavia, NY (WBTA). During his time at WBTA, Frank was best known for his afternoon shows, The Le Roy Show, which was broadcast live from downtown LeRoy, and his coverage of the 1971 Attica Prison Riot. Frank also served as master of ceremonies for many events in the Genesee County area.

     In addition to radio, Frank worked for the US Bureau of the Census serving as Regional Director for the 1980, 1990 and 2000 Censuses.  He also was active in the Genesee County Democratic Party and served as the Democratic Election Commissioner.

Frank had a passion for aviation and held his Private Pilot License. He was active with American Legion Botts-Fiorito Post 576 and St. Joseph’s Church.  He enjoyed time with his family and friends as well as being an avid Le Roy Oatkan Knights football fan.

     Surviving is his wife of 43 years Susan (Jackson) Mangefrida of Le Roy; devoted sons, John (Kim) Mangefrida and their children Ryan and Jordan of Le Roy; Michael (Cheryl) Mangefrida of Manassas, VA; Philip (Tina) Mangefrida and their children Molly and Anthony of Le Roy; brother Fred of Le Roy and his children Megan and Kevin Cantalupo and Paul and Katie Mangefrida; sisters Anne (John) Cook and their children Jarred and Jessie of York, PA; and Phyllis Mangefrida (Norman Tibbils) and their children Devon and Darren of Rochester along with many cousins, aunts, uncles.

     There will be no prior calling hours, but a celebration of Francis’s life will be held at a later time.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake Street, Le Roy.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Andrea Lynn Mangefrida Memorial Fund c/o Stepping Stones Learning Center, 2111 Hudson Ave., Irondequoit, NY  14617; Le Roy Knights Incorporated, 7 East Ave., Le Roy, NY 14482; The Bull Terrier Rescue of Virginia (BTRVA), P.O. Box  10090, Manassas, VA. 20108.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     The Family of Francis J. Mangefrida is being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. of Le Roy.  585-768-2400

Joseph F. Jewett III, 68, of Batavia passed away Thursday February 12, 2015 at Leo Center for Caring in Rochester.  He was born May 28, 1946 in Buffalo to the late Joseph F. (Margaret Gorman) Jewett Jr.  Joseph is preceded in death by his son Jason M. Jewett.

Joe worked at O & K Trojan for 26 years.  He worked as an Assistant Manager at 7 Eleven in Oakfield, worked at TOPS Market in Alden, was a NYS Thru-Way toll collector, Melton Shirt Factory, 10 years at the Genesee County Park and was a bus driver in Oakfield.  Joe enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, bowling and golf. He coached Little League for 15 years and was a volunteer for the East Pembroke Fire Department.  He was a Boy Scout leader in East Pembroke and was the first person in this area to receive the Eagle Scout Award.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce E. (Howard) Jewett of Batavia; sons Joseph (Arlene) Jewett IV of Attica and Jeffrey Jewett of Basom; daughter Jennifer (Ted) Elliott of Attica; sister Judith Baudoux of IN; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Ronald and sister-in-laws Gloria, Doris and Shirley.

Family and friends are invited to call Sunday February 15, 2015 from 2:00PM - 6:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday February 16, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Church) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  He will be laid to rest in North Pembroke Cemetery.

In the spirit of Joe’s generous heart, pay it forward by helping a neighbor physically, emotionally or financially. Sponsor a needy child in little league, bowling or dancing to leave the world a better place to live. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

 

Gertrude L. Geitner, 91, of Varysburg passed away peacefully Saturday February 7, 2015 at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. om  HShe was born November 12, 1923 in Warsaw to the late Albert (Louise Rodel) Rupp.  She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Geitner; brothers Albert, Robert, George and Walter Rupp.

Gertrude worked for Mallory Timers prior to retirement.  She was a member for 51 years of Vernon Chapter #611 Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Buffalo Valley Grange in Java Village and she was a member of the Attica Baptist Church.

She is survived by children William (Lorrie) Geitner of Varysburg, Sharon Hill of Florida; brother Richard (Janice) Rupp; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call Friday February 13, 2015 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York.  A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Vernon Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, #611 6524 Hwy. 362 Bliss, NY 14024 or to the Varysburg Rescue Squad P.O. Box 588 Varysburg, NY 14011. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Frank DiPiazza, 76, of Rochester passed away Monday February 9, 2015 at West Gate Nursing Home. He was born December 7, 1938 in Batavia to the late Gasper (Mary LoCicero) DiPiazza. He is preceded in death by his sisters Annette Riganotti and Shirley Maniaci.

Frank loved to Tinker with Electronics.

He is survived by sister Connie (Giulio) LaMila of Batavia; brothers-in-law Frank Riganotti of Batavia, Leonardo Maniaci of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 13, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the ARC 64 Walnut Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.