Obituaries

Gloria enjoyed spending time with her daughter and two granddaughters. She also had a love for animals.

She is survived by her Daughter Marlene Ames of Batavia, and granddaughters Jasmine and Shana Williams of Batavia.  

There will be no prior calling hours.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.  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.

Elba ~ Erma E. Bieber, age 84, of Mechanic Street, passed away Sunday evening (July 6, 2014)          at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

    Ms. Bieber was born February 2, 1930 in Milton, PA, a daughter of the late David and Mary Fettings Rearick.

     She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, who loved to watch her

     She is survived by her children; James (Cheryl) Bieber of Elba, Jean (Mike) Reinhardt of Corfu, Debbie (Trahey) Crawford of DE, Roger (Roxanne) Bieber of LeRoy and Tim (Nicky) Kauffman of Elba, a sister, Phyllis Yeager of PA, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

     She was predeceased by her lifetime companion of 44 years, Paul Kauffman and her siblings, Melvin, Myles, Charles, Gloria, Pauline and Dorothy.

     There are no prior calling hours.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 20 at  3:00 PM at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Rd (Rt. 98), Elba, NY 14058.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Elba Fire Department, 4 S. Main Street, Elba, N.Y. 14058.

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

     Ms. Bieber and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. of LeRoy.

He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army Corps of Engineers. He retired from the Graham Manufacturing Company in Batavia after many years of service. Robert was active in many community organizations in Batavia, as well as serving as president of the Rotary Club.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550  Route 9 in Clifton Park.

Private interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Oswego.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY  12306.

Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, New York 12065, 518-371-5454,  Emerickfh@aol.com

Mr. Frisby was the owner of Batavia Lawn and Shrub and a member of Ascension Parish. Vance was an avid fisherman and hunter, he played ice hockey until he was 50 then refereed roller hockey. He liked to listen to music, dance, read the Batavia Daily News, Buffalo Evening News and New York Outdoors.

Vance is survived by his wife Deborah L. (King) Frisby of Batavia, son Jeffrey Frisby of East Bethany, daughters Marci (Jeff) Lear, Sherrie (Steve) Carmichael all of Batavia, brother Donald (Melody) Frisby of LeRoy and sister Roxanne Arnone of Florida. 5 Grandchildren Katlyn, Christa, Alicia, Crystal and Jasmine survive along with many nieces and nephews.  

 Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 10, 2014 from 4-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Funeral Services will follow calling hours at 7 PM at the Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice 29 Liberty Street, Suite 6 Batavia, NY 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.

Lee worked in marketing and set up different displays for many stores before he retired. He was a United States Army Veteran and member of the Attica American Legion Harder-O’Donnell Post 734. Lee truly enjoyed belonging to the Attica Rod and Gun Club along with being very passionate about the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife Elaine (Lepsch) Swezey of Attica; son Terry Kaiser of CO; daughters Katherine (Derek) Rexrode of FL; Alexandra Swezey of Attica; sister Debra (Ron) Lucas; nieces Sarah and Ellen Saile, Christina Strang; nephews Buck (Samantha) Strang, Mark (Judy) Friedhaber, Jason (Erin) Saile along with many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday July 9, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. Funeral Services will follow calling hours at 8:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

   Dr. Gerace was a 1952 graduate of Batavia High School and earned both his B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He held positions at Solvay Chemical in Syracuse, Xerox in Rochester, and Amoco in Chicago, earning 5 patents over the course of his career. He was a loved husband, father, and grandfather, who gave enthusiastically of his time volunteering for church, school, and numerous service organizations over his life.

   Surviving is his beloved wife with whom he would have shared their 49th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2014, Jeanette (Mancuso) Gerace of Batavia; daughter, Maria (John) Hoffman of Tampa, FL and their children, Justin, James & Jacqueline Hoffman; son, Christopher (Jennifer) Gerace of Victor, NY and their children, Stephen & Anna Gerace; sister, Eileen Gerace of Canandaigua, NY; brother, Thomas (Jane) Gerace of Farmington, NY along with several niecesand nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30 a.m. Wednesday July 9, 2014 followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site) 303 East Main Street in Batavia, concelebrated by Rev. Robert E. Waters and Monsignor Leo McCarthy. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and the family suggests memorials to the All Apostles Society of St. Joseph's Catholic School 2 Summit Street Batavia, New York 14020.  

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

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

   Mike was a veteran of the US Marine Corps where he served as an Arctic expert and loved the time spent traveling the world. He was the owner/operator of Franklin Street Electric for the past 23 years with much of his work in the Monroe county area being a subcontractor for Woodstone Custom Homes, Inc.

   Many years ago The "Ooch" Family camping group was formed and over the years some of Mike's happiest and most memorable moments were spent on these trips. He enjoyed his neighbors on Franklin Street and was always there to lend a helping hand. Mike enjoyed bowling and golf and achieved the famed "hole-in-one", he loved his four legged companions and will be remembered as a generous, caring, giving man.

   Mikes family was most important to him, he was the best uncle to his 18 nieces and nephews, his "first children" until his most heartfelt time when he and Deirdre made their adventurous journey to Russia to adopt Lidia & Dylan and complete their family. From that day on Mike was an incredible dad, he was an assistant scout leader for Dylan & Troop #6069, assistant coach for Lidia's softball team, "Batavia Angels" and was always there to cheer on his kids at hockey, baseball and soccer. He was so very proud of his family and the life that he and Deirdre built together and those memories will live on forever.

   Surviving along with his parents, is the love of his life the past 24 years, Deirdre (McGinnis) Pehrson of Batavia; his beautiful children, Lidia and Dylan at home; brothers and sisters, Deborah (Anders) Hagelin of Idaho, Timothy Pehrson of Batavia, Daniel (Laura) Pehrson of TX, Cynthia (John) Canale of Batavia, Barbara (Charlie) Pangrazio of Elba and Christine (Erik Salute) Pehrson of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Denise (Donnie) Bullard of Saratoga Springs, NY and Cathy (Tony) DeMare of Elba; nieces and nephews, Ben, Matt & Mackenzie Bullard; Rebecca & Nathan Canale; Chelsie, Marissa, Spencer & Jacob Pangrazio; David, Jayd & Kaylee Bodin; Michael & Lauren Pissott; Joshua & Amber Pehrson; Amanda & Jessica DeMare along with many friends, neighbors past & present.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Monday July 7, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road, New York 14020. Please gather at St. Paul's Lutheran Church  31 Washington Ave. in Batavia on Tuesday July 8 where Michael's funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery with full military honors and memorials in his memory are suggested to the family for a future memorial in his name.           

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

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

Oakfield - Roger S. "Duffy" Ingalsbe, 61, of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Sunday, (June 29, 2014) at Unity Health System, in Rochester.

Mr. Ingalsbe was born February 25, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Otis J. and Viva (Kinne) Ingalsbe.

Duffy was a member of the Eagle Creek Yacht Club and greatly enjoyed fishing and boating.  He loved spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne (Thompson) Ingalsbe; a daughter, Tara (Fiancé Nolan Rubeun) Ingalsbe of Basom; a son, Ryan (Rachel) Ingalsbe of Camillus; a granddaughter, Estella Ingalsbe; and siblings, Michael (Arlene) Ingalsbe of El Mirage, AZ, and Dawn (Joe) Cassidy of Basom.  Duffy is also survived by Jean DiCenso, Cheryl and Chrissy McDonald all of Oakfield; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to celebrate Duffy’s life from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday (July 6, 2014) at the Alabama Fire Hall, 2230 Judge Road, Basom.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  Burial will be held privately in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

     Mrs. O'Geen was born September 22, 1919 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Corrado Strollo.

     She will be remembered as a very loving person, who was very active and full of energy.  She enjoyed working around her yard, bingo and visiting with her family.

     She is survived by her siblings, Rose Strollo of Batavia, Florence Macaluso of LeRoy, Albert Strollo of Batavia and Anthony (Jean) Strollo of Byron, along with many nieces and nephews. 

     She was predeceased by her husband, John O'Geen, and her siblings, Mary (Alfonso) Ficarella, Pauline (Joseph) O'Geen, Frances Miceli, Michael (Ann) Strollo and Alfred (Mary) Strollo.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 3 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake St., LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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

Ryan is survived by his son Noah English, a brother Brett A. English and his grandmother Joy E. (John) Livermore along with many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 3, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday July 4, 2014 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica where he will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to set up a fund for his son Noah.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

JOSEPHINE N. BOYD - Age 88, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday morning June 28, 2014 at her home. She was born August 30, 1925 in Batavia, NY to the late Sidney and Jane (McCarthy) Nevin also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Warner, Phil Luttrell and Freda Gamble.

   Mrs. Boyd was a telephone operator for the former NY Telephone and a member of the Telephone Pioneers, she enjoyed golf and playing cards.

   Surviving is her beloved husband of over 50 years, James Boyd of Batavia; daughter, Deborah (William) Evans of Reno, NV; a granddaughter, several nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors past & present.

   Family and friends may visit from 1-2 p.m. Thursday July 3, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road, New York 14020 where funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York.           

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

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

   Mr. Busenlehner was retired from USF Holland and is a United States Army Veteran. An active Mason and past DDGM of the Genesee & Wyoming District and a member of the Masonic War Veterans.

   Surviving along with his mother are his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Kenneth, sister, Barbara along with many nieces and nephews.

   Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a Masonic service and military honors. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to any Masonic charity.  

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

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