Obituaries

BATAVIA — Leon C. Bennett, 92, of Batavia passed away Sunday (January 4, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness.

He was born on July 23, 1922, in Batavia, the son of Fred and Ida (Bowen) Bennett. After graduating youngest in his class at Batavia High School, Leon enlisted in the US Navy at the beginning of World War II and subsequently worked on the P-38 Lightning… the only American fighter aircraft in production throughout America’s involvement in the entire war.

Upon returning to Batavia, Leon worked at Bell Aircraft Corporation, Scott Aviation, and ultimately retiring from Xerox Corporation. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Batavia, and Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (BPOE 950). An avid bowler, golfer, collector, and socializer…a great many people remember him as that guy who called bingo at the Elks Lodge every Thursday night, and the nut that went skydiving for his 90^th birthday.  He loved life and lived it to the fullest…you never knew where he might turn up.

Leon was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn “Pete” (Davis) who died March 29, 2004. He is survived by his three children, Michelle A. Ireland of Bar Harbor, ME, Ronald R. Bennett of San Diego, CA, Douglas P. Bennett of Portsmouth, NH; five grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours; a memorial gathering will be held later in the year. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. To light a candle, leave a condolence or share a story, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are being completed by Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Richard “Rosie” D. Hensel, 79 of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Saturday (January 3, 2015) at his residence.

He was born on December 19, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Walter and Ethel Mae Burke Hensel.

Rosie was an electrician for the Village of Bergen prior to his retirement in 1999.  He was a US Army veteran, having served his country from 1958-1960.  He was a member of VFW Veness-Strollo Post #1602, Polish Falcons and the former Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge in Batavia. His passion was for golf and bowling, where he was a participant of several leagues and in his lifetime he accomplished three holes in one.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Pauline George Hensel of Batavia. Daughters, Candace Hensel of Bergen and Denise (John) Prospero of Bergen. Grandsons, Nicholas and Jacob Prospero. Sisters in-law, Mary Lou George of Rochester, Kathy (Clark) Taft of Florida and Laurie George of Batavia.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, thoughts and condolences on Wednesday from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. A funeral service with full military honors will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 7pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for distribution to charities. 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.  RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

 

 

 

LeRoy ~ Susanna Kellogg McCarthy, age 94, died peacefully January 4, 2015 at her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Raymond Yacuzzo.

     She was born July 20, 1920 in Dorset, Ashtabula County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Willison and Susie Hawkins Kellogg.

     Susanna was a graduate of Rome (Ohio) High School and Kent State University.  She was a retired elementary school teacher, a member of the LeRoy Historical Society and had been a 4-H leader for over 20 years in Ohio.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Warren McCarthy; brothers, Richard, Clarence and David Kellogg.  Beside her daughter and son-in-law, Susanna is survived by her sister, Martha Smerik of Warren, Ohio; her son, William of South Bend, Indiana; her grandson, Matthew (Melissa) Yacuzzo and her great-grandson, Patrick Yacuzzo all of LeRoy, NY.

     At her request, there will be no calling hours and a graveside service will be held at the Hawley Cemetery in Wayland, Ohio at the family's convenience.

     Memorials may be made to the LeRoy Historical Society or to the Wayland Church in Wayland, Ohio.

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

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

Colleen M. Hancock, 56, of Perry died on Thursday January 1, 2015 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Warsaw, New York on October 20, 1958 to the late Francis Baker and Iola (Kane) Ames.

Colleen was a graduate of Letchworth Central School. She worked for American Classic Outfitters in Perry.
 

She is survived by her son Shane Ames of Canaseraga; daughter Carrie Ann Schery of Perry; sister Theresa Gifford of Silver Springs; and 2 grandchildren Alex Rodrigues and Letti Schery.
 

Family and friends may call from 1-4pm on Monday January 5th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 4pm.
 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Marie Mazzarella, age 85 of Perry, died on Thursday January 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Buffalo, New York on December 15, 1929 to the late Albert (Sarah Darnley) Lorenz.  Marie is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Maureen Mazzarella, sister Delores Koson along with several brother and sister-in-laws.

Marie graduated from Perry Central School. She sold Avon products for over 35 years.
She was a seamstress and avid gardener.

She is survived by husband Frank whom she married on October 30, 1948; daughter Lisa (Mark) Walworth of Hemlock; sons  Frank Jr. “Butch” of Leicester, Christopher (Linn Hom) of Sacramento, CA.; sisters Barbara (Paul) Baron of Leicester, Judith Koson of Brockton, MA.,;granddaughter  Marisa Mazzarella; 3 Step-grandchildren James Walworth, Duane (Holley) Walworth and Lisa Bloser; step great grandchildren  Hailey Brown, Brandon and Aiden Bloser and Bailey Walworth, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 4-7 pm on Tuesday January 6th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Pavilion ~ Dean A. Beck, age 44, passed away Friday morning (Jan. 2, 2015) at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer.

     Dean was born December 15, 1970 to John and Karen Beck, who survive.

     Dean was a graduate of Pavilion Central School and Alfred State College and was a professional driver for most of his life.  He enjoyed seeing the country and meeting new people in his travels.  Dean also enjoyed hunting, was an avid fisherman, and an airplane enthusiast.  He will be best remembered by family and friends for his sense of humor, bringing laughter to any occasion, even on the lowest days of his battle with cancer.

     In addition to his parents, Dean will be missed by his loving family and friends, including his twin sister, Darla (Douglas) Cunningham of Pavilion, his brother Terry (Jill) Beck of Pavilion, his sister, Peggy Clapp of Short Tract, NY; many nieces, nephews and his life-long friend, Henry Buell of Pavilion.

     Family and friends may call on Friday, Jan. 9 from 6 ~ 9 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Interment in Mt. Ash Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the family c/o The Beck Family, P.O. Box 187, LeRoy, NY 14482

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

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

LONA R. POMEROY – Age 95, of LeRoy, formerly of Unadilla, NY, died peacefully Thursday morning January 1, 2015 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born July 15, 1919 in Wells Bridge, NY to the late Arthur and Jessie (Burroughs) Root, also preceded in death by her husband, Carleton Pomeroy, Jr. in 2014, siblings, Adelbert Root and Ethel Mirick.  

   Mrs. Pomeroy spent all her married life in Unadilla until she and her late husband moved to the Village Green last year. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at JW Van Cott & Son, Inc. in Unadilla and Sidney, NY where she was known for her meticulous record keeping. She retired in 1982. After her retirement she started piano lessons, and also began a successful career as an Avon Representative. She was a member of the Unadilla Women's Club, past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was an avid bowler. Lona will be remembered for her patient and kind heart, always there to listen and forever a hand to help those in need.

   Surviving are her beloved daughters, Diane (William E.) Wormsley of Pittburgh, PA and Laraine (William E.) Caton of Batavia; cherished grandchildren, Edward J. (Paula) Caton of Stafford, Ellen C. (Adam) Brokaw of Batavia and Patai B. (Stephanie) Wormsley of Harrisburg, PA; great-grandchildren, Carson, Carly & Bailey.

   The Pomeroy family will be present from 4-6 p.m. on Monday January 5, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Graveside services will be announced in the spring for burial in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Unadilla, NY where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved Carleton. Memorials in Lona's memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.  

Please share your memories of Lona with her family www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

Morganville ~ Thelma M. Barnard Urbaniak, beloved mother and friend, peacefully died on December 31, 2014 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia with visits from loving family and friends. She was 98 years old.

    

Thelma was born October 1, 1916 in Rochester, NY and was the only daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Barnard. She was predeceased by her former husband John Ernst and husband Harry Urbaniak.

     She is survived by her daughter Terri Ann Ernst of Stafford, her daughter and son-in-law by choice, Brenda and Masami Iburi of Stafford, her god-daughter, Beverly Rogers of Bergen, along with many loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her dearest friends, Debbie and Dennis Kellogg of Stafford and Dan Shaver and Chuck Mansfield of Stuart, FL also survived her.

     Thelma was employed by Ames Department Stores for 32 years until she was 86 years old. She developed many close friendships through her job. She enjoyed traveling, especially by train. She was an avid reader, loved attending concerts, plays, eating out, and animals, especially her cats Babe and Ginger. She touched so many lives with her beautiful soul and inspiring stories. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in LeRoy.

      Family and friends may call on Monday from 4pm-8pm at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt.19), LeRoy, NY. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30am at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1 East Main St., LeRoy, NY.

     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or Volunteers for Animals, 3841 West Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY.

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

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

Rose J. Ferrando, 92, of Batavia passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Batavia to the late Daniel (Jennie Battaglia) Menne. She is preceded in death by her husband Carmen M. Ferrando Sr. in 2004 and her sister Nelda Menne.

Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rose was a chairperson for Catholic Charities and a member of the former St. Michael’s Society. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and playing cards. 

Rose is survived by her children Debbie (Frank) Ficarella, Roselle (Frank) Minuto, Carmen (Mindy) Ferrando Jr. and Daniel Ferrando all of Batavia; sisters Ann Nicosia of Batavia; Audrey Dodd of FL; 4 grandchildren Amy (Dave) Murray, Chad (Erica) Minuto, Meghan (Dale) Pearce, Chris Ferrando; 5 great-grandchildren Sara Murray, Owen Murray, Sophia Minuto, Landon Minuto, and Camdyn Ferrando along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday January 4, 2015 from 1 to 5 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St. Batavia New York. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 5, 2015 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott 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.

Steven J. Coraci, age 61, died on January 1, 2015 at Crossroads House in Batavia, New York.  He is survived by his wife, Lisa M. Kroemer, of Stafford, New York; his son, Dustin J. Weiderman, of Rochester, New York, his sisters, Carol Rapone of Caledonia, New York, Joanne (Gregory) Albert of Henrietta, New York and Jacqueline (Kevin) Green of Plano, Texas, his nieces and nephews and their children, aunts and uncles, and his little dogs, Trixie and Max.

Steve was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; he served in the United States Marine Corps 1972-75.  His work life was spent primarily with Eastern Airlines, CharterOne Bank and Paychex.   He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia and most recently a volunteer with our local BID Council.

Steve will be remembered for many wonderful attributes, his integrity, honesty, humility and perseverance.  Most of all he will be greatly missed for his dedication and loyalty to his family and friends and his incredible sense of humor. 

Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford (please assemble at the entrance gate). 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or Genesee Senior Foundation, in care of Genesee County Office of the Aging, 2 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

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

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

LeRoy ~ Alice C. Rubino, age 81, of Keeney Road, passed away  Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 30, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

     Mrs. Rubino was born May 2, 1933 in Pearl Creek, a daughter of the late Michael and Martha Bergholtz Shimburske.

     She will be remembered as the hardworking business partner, who with her husband, Augie, operated Rubino's Open Air Market in LeRoy for many years.

     She is survived by sisters-in-law, Connie Capuano of Batavia, Sarah (Ronald) Dusing of Rochester and Patty Rubino of Bergen, a special nephew and niece, Frank (Ann) Capuano of Batavia, along with many  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Augustine "Augie" Rubino on April 29, 2014, a brother, Albert (Geraldine) Shimburske, sisters, Irene and Agnes Shimburski, brothers-in-law, Frank Rubino and Salvatore Capuano and sister-in-law, Rose Marie Gervase.

     Family and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake Street, LeRoy. Interment will be private in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to Volunteers for Animals, 3841 W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY.

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

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

Mary Helen Kilpatrick, 82, of the Town of Pavilion, NY passed away at her home, on

December 30, 2014 from Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), resulting from a severe immune deficiency, arising from various treatments she had undergone.

     Since 2003, Mary Helen fought courageous battles with three different forms of cancer, each in turn ending in remission.  In 2009 a fall severely damaged her left ankle, which could not be repaired through surgery, thus resulting in her being wheelchair bound.

     Mary Helen Kilpatrick was born April 19, 1932 at Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Homer B. Rutherford and Mary T. (Stiles) Rutherford.

     She graduated from Amherst High School, Amherst, NY in 1950 and from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1954 with a BS Degree in Music Education.  Mary Helen taught vocal music first at Cassadaga Valley Central School, Sinclairville, NY, then at Lancaster Central School, Lancaster, NY and later at Royalton-Hartland Central School, Middleport, NY.

     While at Royalton-Hartland, Mary Helen assisted in the school musical productions, first in staging, then in leading the pit orchestra.  She also did the same for several Middleport Rotary Musicals and the Lake Plains Players.  Mary Helen was a founding member of the Middleport Community Choir.

     She was very active in the former St. Stephen's Catholic Church while living in Middleport, NY.  Serving as choir director and helped in the development of several parish ministries.  For 36 years she played French horn in the Amherst (NY) Symphony Orchestra.

     On April 28, 2002, Mary Helen was among some 40 others who were honored with the "Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker" by Bishop Henry J. Mansell at the Diocesan Cathedral in Buffalo, NY for their outstanding and dedicated service to the Church over many years.

     In 2002, Mary Helen and her Husband, Bob, built a retirement home in the LeRoy-Pavilion (NY) area.  Here as a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, LeRoy, NY she sang in the choir and again developed two parish ministries.

     Mary Helen had a special interest in gardening, growing roses and various spring and summer flowers.  She maintained a year around bird feeder to attract various birds in season and was very knowledgeable of the many types that visited.  She was an active participant in the Covington Daylighters, a craft group, until her recent illness.

     She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert T., four children; Kathryn Anne (Laurence) Symenow of Winchester, VA, Geoffrey Robert (Catherine) Lewis of Reston, VA, Dion Andrew (Lisa) Lewis of Amherst, NH.  These three were raised by the Kilpatrick's (Uncle & Aunt) upon the sudden death of their parents, Gordon and Mary Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Lewis in an automobile accident, and Margaret Mary (Douglas) Thater of LeRoy, NY.  Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  Also surviving is a sister, Janet Fuller and a niece, Katherine R. Fuller, both of Maryland, and another sister, Margaret Traynor Rutherford of Greene, NY.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Site, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy, NY.  Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, LeRoy.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of mass cards.

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

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

Ronald C. Blythe, age 73, of Batavia formerly of Perry, died on Monday December 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Warsaw, New York on July 2, 1941 a son of the late J. Milton "Skip" and Marie (Reed) Blythe.

Ronald was a graduate of Perry High School, and he attended SUNY Alfred. He owned and operated Ron’s Heating and Plumbing in Perry for many years. He was a former member of the Perry Fire Department. Ronald was a Ham radio operator and a pilot. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying planes and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette whom he married on July 26, 1990; son David of Rochester; 2 step-sons Jeremy (Karrie) Freeman of Henrietta and Nathan (Michelle) Behr of Sandy Hook, CT.; sister Jeanne (William) Gilbride of The Villages, Fla.; 3 brothers: Richard (Diane) Blythe of The Village, Fla., William (Linda) Blythe of Warsaw and Gary (Diane) Blythe of York; 4 step-grandchildren Olivia and Griffen Freeman, Trent and Sloan Behr along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 1-3 PM on Saturday January 3rd at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where services will follow at 3 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or to the American Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

IDA "LUCILLE" CAPAMAGGIO – Age 87, of Byron, died Monday morning December 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born September 24, 1927 in Rochester, NY to the late Harry and Myrtle (Snyder) Kimball, also preceded in death by her husband Louis Capamaggio in 2012, siblings, Edna O'Keefe, Almon Kimball, Amy Baker, Chris Cipolla, Doris Kimball, Irene Minges.  

   Lucille was an avid reader, played the piano, sewed and knitted, she loved to sit outside enjoying nature to pass the time.

   Surviving are her children, Susan (John) Devery of Churchville, Gerard Capamaggio of Clarendon, Linda Elder of NC, Diane Kinder of PA, Patti (David) Coan of Byron, Philip Capamaggio of WV and Kevin (Debbie) Capamaggio of NC, over 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren survive along with many loving nieces and nephews.

   There is no prior visitation and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lucille's memory are suggested to the Byron Rescue Squad PO Box 210 Byron, New York 14422.  

Please share your memories of Lucille with her family www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF IDA "LUCILLE" CAPAMAGGIO IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.