Obituaries

Mike owned and operated Smooth Movers, a moving business in Perry.  He enjoyed music, writing poetry and was an avid artist, drawing with both ink and pencil.  He was also an avid collector of Jordan sneakers.

He is survived by his loving wife Stephanie (Calmes) Swann of Perry; two sons Michael II and Xavier Swann of Perry; brothers Doug (Chrissy Aubert) Nelson of Perry and Miles Nelson also of Perry; mother and father in law Colleen and Timothy Calmes of Perry, Melanie (Kevin) Long of Clay, NY and brother in law Justin (Yasmeen) Calmes of Batavia; Aunt Aletta “Bobbie” Keplinger-Rodriguez of Florida, as well as TJ & Electra Johnson and Paul & Sally Nelson; Great Aunt Ruthe (Siebert) Douglas of Rochester, Cousin Amber Swann of Corning; his niece Tiona Nelson and nephews Timothy Long, Keagan and Oscar Calmes.

Friends and Family are invited to call on Saturday September 12, 2015 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry New York 14530.  A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the family. 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.

He was born June 17, 1939, in Batavia, son of the late John and Minnie Przysbyz Seweryniak.

He was a graduate of Corfu High School, having been the first in his family to reach this achievement. Joe was an engineer/CADCAM programmer at Kodak in Rochester prior to his retirement. He started his career as a general machinist for the former Trojan Industries of Batavia and this would lead him to design and develop special machines, dies, jigs and fixtures for 25 years and receive several awards of recognition for his outstanding designing and drawing of tools and fixtures. He was a proud member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and received the certification of NYS Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.

Known to many as “Joe of all trades”, he was a carpenter, craftsman and “Mr. Fix it”. Joe enjoyed dancing, polka music, spoke fluent Polish, loved mowing his lawn, planting trees and chopping wood, being outside and enjoying all that mother nature had to offer. He was also a proud member of SCOPE, NRA and parishioner of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in East Pembroke.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Kathryn Wityk Seweryniak of Batavia. Children, Randy (Gwen) Seweryniak of Darien, Janice Seweryniak of Oakfield, Laurie (Dan) Kearney of Corfu, Joseph A. Seweryniak of New Mexico and Patricia (Brad) Moore of Arcade. Grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Ognibene, Olivia, Melissa and Randy Seweryniak, Samantha (Ryan) MacDonald, Jennifer (Jon) Flannery, Kristine Ognibene, Katie and Tracy Kearney, Garrett and Jacob Moore. Great-grandchildren, Ryan and Andrew MacDonald and Max Flannery. Sister, Ann Rumfola of LeRoy. Brothers, Raymond (Teresa) Seweryniak of Batavia and Leo (Vi) Seweryniak of Corfu. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was the father of the late Carolyn Ognibene. Grandfather of the late Stephanie and Timothy Ognibene and brother of the late Chester Seweryniak, Mary Soban, Irene Smart and Edward Seweryniak.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (Sept. 13th) from 2-6pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGE AVE., BATAVIA. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 11:00am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke. Private burial will take place in Elmlawn Cemetery in Tonawanda, NY.

Memorial contributions in memory of Joe, may be made to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY 14056 or St. Mary's Orthodox Church - General Fund, 940 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

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 & PROPRIETOR.

Oakfield - Lillian R. Stahl, 91, of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday, (September 9, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Stahl was born December 4, 1923 in Akron, a daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Gurniak) Zabicki.

Lil attended St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecelia's Worship Site for many years and loved cooking and spending time with her family.

She is the wife of the late Willis Stahl who passed away in 1984.

Surviving are her children, Donald (Jodi) Stahl, Sr., and Linda (late Bob) Kleiber both of Oakfield; grandchildren, Travis Kleiber of Oakfield, Luke (Joy) Stahl of Buffalo, Becky Stahl of Oakfield, and Don (Katie) Stahl, Jr. of Batavia; 5 great-granddaughters and a sister, Rena (late Sal) Curella of Amherst.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Lillian is preceded in death by her siblings, Charlotte Zabicki, Wanda (late Sal) Vigiano, Natalie (late Nicholas) Riso, Rosalie (late Anthony) Tibollo, Frank (late Elizabeth) Zabicki, Frances (late Max) Manhold, and Belle (late Anthony) Graziplene.

There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, Lillian requested memorials be considered to S.O.S: Save Our Strays, c/o Dr. Carolyn Caccamise, 3228 Dodgeson Rd., Alexander, NY 14005 or Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.

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

Florence was a graduate of Castile High School. She worked at the former Ayers Drug Store in Perry and for many years was a saleswoman for Watkins Products. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry where she was active in many church including the church choir, a former deacon and elder. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Perry Chapter and Livingston County Chapter where she was a former treasurer for the Perry Chapter and New York State officer: Past Associate Grand Warder, and Daughters of the American Revolution, Wyoming County Chapter. She enjoyed knitting, golfing, bowling, playing bridge and the organ.

She is survived by daughters Lois Potts of Williamsville, Bette Jean Wolcott of Perry; son Robert (Nancie) McBride of Ithaca; 7 grandchildren Thomas Potts (the late Michele Potts), Janet (Monty) Shatney, Andrew (Teena) Potts, Randy (Ellen) Jordon, Jeff (Debra) Jordan, Todd McBride and Kellie (Scott) Milhollen; 10 great grandchildren Elizabeth and William Shatley, Zachery and Jodi Potts, Desiree, Tyler and Travis Jordon, Morgan, Autumn and Noelle Milhollen; 4 great-great- grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 19th at 11:00 AM at the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. Perry. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church Street Perry, New York 14530, Order of Eastern Star C/O Carol Preen 19 Chestnut Street Perry, New York 14530 or to the Letchworth Nature Center  1Letchworth State Park Castile, New York 14427. 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.

She was born November 19, 1923 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Victoria Spina Tessitore.

A 1941 Batavia High School graduate, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, member of the former Sertoma Club of Batavia, the Mother's Club at St. Mary's Church. She loved baking and cooking and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Frank J Calarco, Sr., passed away on August 23, 1987.

Surviving are her children, Anthony (Judy) Calarco, Sr. and Mary (James) Smith, both of Batavia and Nicholas (Marcia) Calarco of Oakfield; her son-in-law, Ronald Moscicki of Batavia; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two brother-in-laws, Peter Rossi of LeRoy and Donald Ball of Washington, D.C. along with several nieces and nephews.

She is the mother of the late Frank J. Calarco, Jr. who passed away on May 3, 1974 and Victoria "Vicki" Moscicki, who passed away on August 13, 2015 and sister of the late Joseph Tessitore, Cecilia Ball, Rose Pellegrino, Helen Pellegrino, Angeline Falcone, Clara Rossi and Jennie LaFarnara.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Camp Good Days And Special Times, Inc., 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, New York 14506-9732 or Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380.

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

LeRoy/ Batavia - Virginia S. Niebch - Clark, 96, of LeRoy, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. Ann's Home, in Rochester.

Mrs. Clark was born October 25, 1918 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Fred and Lulu (Sweet) Sloat.

She is predeceased by her husband, Wayne C. Niebch, and William Clark, Sr.

Survivors include a son, Wayne (Mary) Niebch of CO; a daughter, Marcia Niebch of Rochester; a brother: Fred Sloat 3 grandchildren, Kimberly (Fred) Amey, Kathryn Niebch and Ryan Niebch; a great-grandson, Jacob Amey and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  

She was the sister of the late of the late Warren "Bus" Sloat and Geraldine Long.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Morganville Cemetery in the town of Stafford, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021.  Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Elba -

Mr. Hynes was born August 27, 1938 in Batavia, the son of the late William and Doris Watts Hynes.

A graduate of Notre Dame High School and Rochester Business Institute, Bill was a member of Padre Pio Parish – Our Lady of Fatima Worship Site and he was a First Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in LeRoy. He also served on the Elba Town Board for seven years.

Bill dedicated his life to the fire service in Genesee County. He served with the LeRoy Volunteer Fire Department from 1961-1968. From there he served with the Town of Batavia Fire Department from 1968-1980 serving as chief in 1978 and 1979. He is a current member of the Town of Elba Fire Department, joining in 1980 and served as chief from 1990-2003. He served as president of the board of directors of the Elba Fire Department from 2004-2013. He was also a life member of the Western New York Fireman’s Association and the New York State Fire Chief’s Association. Bill served on the Genesee County Mutual Aid Advisory Board, where he served as chairman for two years.

Bill received numerous accolades from local assemblymen, town officials, village officials and senators for his many years of dedicated service to the fire community. January 25, 2003,  was declared “Bill Hynes Day” in Elba.

Known for his quick wit and humor, those who knew him will remember his classic one-liners.

He is predeceased by his wife, Rita Reiner Hynes who passed away in 1996 and his son, Michael Edward Hynes who passed away in 1976. 

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Gould) Hynes, whom he married January 30, 2004; two daughters, Sandi (Tom) Boryczka  and  Beth Hynes, both  of Elba; his step-son, Kevin Finucane of Bergen and four grandchildren, Ashley, Jennifer, Emily and Austin.

Friends may call on Friday, September 11^th, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, where his fireman’s service will be held at 7 p.m. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 12^th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia. Father Thaddeus Bocianowski, rector of Padre Pio Parish will celebrate Bill’s Mass. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Bill's name to the Elba Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Elba, New York 14058. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

   Age 68, of Batavia, died peacefully Thursday September 3, 2015 at the Leo Center for Caring in Irondequoit. Judy was born in N. Tonawanda, NY on January 14, 1947, to the late Willard and Pearl (Russell) Platter, also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dellapenta in 2013 and her brother, James Platter.

   Mrs. Dellapenta was very active in the area, having been an EMT with the Crittenden Fire Co., chairman of the Genesee County Fair Parade and a member of the Fair Queen Board. Judy worked for many years as a nurse aid at the former St. Jerome's Hospital while holding true to the promise she made to herself many years ago, and in 1997 she achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse, at the age of 50 she became an LPN. Following her retirement she travelled cross country and continued her pastime and love of collecting Santa's, she was also a member of the "Red Hatters" in Florida where she had settled for a time.

   Surviving are her loving children, Christine (Michael) Heatherman, Jr. of OH and their children, Jessica and Amanda; Cynthia (Gordon Smith) Perez of Batavia; Kevin (Sandra) Gerrish of FL and their children, Kelsey, Quinn Gerrish and Drew Peczerwinski; brother, William Platter of FL, twin brother, Jack (Michelle) Platter of Wilson, NY and sister, Susan (Robert) Gregg of N. Tonawanda; sister-in-law, Carol Platter of Amherst along with many nieces and nephews.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

   The family will be present from 4-8 p.m. on Friday September 11, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 12. She will be entombed with her late husband in the Father Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery, and memorials in her memory can be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 16 Bank Street Batavia or Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street in Batavia.

(Judy's family kindly requests that family and friends bring pictures to share with them at her visitation).  

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

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

John retired from Westinghouse Corporation where he worked for 30 years. A part time farmer, he enjoyed farming the land in East Bethany NY, hunting and fishing. After retiring he and Clara moved to Attica where they continued to lead busy lives spent traveling, playing cards and sharing their love of life with family and friends. One of the greatest joys of both their lives were their many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  John was known to be small in stature but big of heart. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. John enjoyed good health most of his life and continued to hunt and fish well into his later years. He was also known to have a “sweet tooth” and a competitive spirit.

He is survived by his four children, Robert Rembas of East Aurora NY, Shirley Nichols of Attica NY, Mary Ann (Bruce) Kirchoff of Rochester NY, Annette (Rick) Morrison of Alexander NY; eleven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; a loving sister Helene Zaremski of Alexander NY. He was the father of late twin sons, James and John Rembas and the brother of the late Joseph and Chester Rembas, Jennie Spring and Jean Reiter.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday September 9^th at 10:00AM at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish 50 East Ave. Attica.  He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Saints Joachim and Anne Church, 50 East Avenue, Attica NY 14011 and to Genesee County Park and Forest (ACORNS society), 11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany, NY 14054. 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 St. Attica, New York 14011. 

Rochester – Mrs. Mary Hehn, age 99, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home, where she had resided the past 10 years.

Mrs. Hehn was born February 29, 1916 in Rochester, a daughter of the late John Sr. and Anna Boyko Zastrocky. 

Her husband, Harold G. Hehn, passed away in 1965.

She is survived by her brother, John (Claire) Zastrocky, Jr. of Churchville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is the sister of the late Stella Maddock, Michael Zastrocky and Katherine Snyder.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Please consider memorials to the Bergen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, New York 14416. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.

Rebecca A. “Becky” Watson, 42, of Batavia, a Licensed Practical Nurse at United Memorial Medical Center, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Watson was born April 3, 1973 in Batavia, the daughter of Danny M. and Sandy J. (Bates) Snell, both of Batavia.

She enjoyed karaoke.

Surviving along with her parents is her husband, Eric M. Watson, whom she married March 14, 1998, her daughter, Melissa Watson of Batavia, her brother, Danny Snell Jr. known as "Little Brother" of Batavia, a sister-in-law, Sherry Watson of Bergen and many aunts, uncles and friends.  

Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will immediately follow at 7 p.m.   Memorials may be made to the family.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Lillian worked at the Genesee County Nursing Home and Genesee County Home Care. She was a former member of the Eastern Star and the Unity Council #6 of Buffalo.

She is survived by her daughters Ethel Smith of Batavia, Linda (Dale) Camp of Adams, Carol (David) Allen of Batavia; brother Earl Kohler of PA; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest Acacia Park Cemetery in North Tonawanda.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 6188 Main Street (on Rt. 5) Stafford, New York 14143 or the Crossroad House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.

Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for General Motors in Tonawanda for 35 years. Robert was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Robert enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, water skiing, boating and go carts. Robert also enjoyed scratch offs and horse races. He was well liked and best known for his sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving wife Rose (Baker) Pratt; children Linda Pratt of Orchard Park, Peggy (Larry) Strohm of Attica, Gary (Sara) Pratt of Batavia; brother Donald (Diane) Pratt of Florida; sisters Marjory Wallace of CO, Hattie Mosher of Brockport; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday September 4, 2015 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 5, 2015 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the NYS Veterans Home 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave 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.