Obituaries

Esther R. Cianfrini, 93 of Batavia formerly of Oakfield, passed away on September 14, 2013 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born October 2, 1919 in Batavia to the late Guy (Lola Acanfora) Chiarolanza. Mrs. Cianfrini was retired from the Oakfield Alabama School System where she worked in food service for 23 years. She was a former member of St. Padre Pio Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband Ezio J. Cianfrini in 1997, a daughter Mary Ann Bermingham in 1992, a great grandson Andrew John Cianfrini in 2009, Brother Frank Chiarolanza, and Sisters Josephine Ficarella, Frances Seamans, Mary DiSanto, Margaret Pascucci; brother-in-law Paul Cianfrini.

Esther is survived by her son John (Jean) Cianfrini of Batavia, son in law John (Barb) Bermingham of Rochester, 4 grandchildren Terry (Ken) Todd of California, Debbie (Owen) Guile of Pavilion, Pamela Vernaccini of Michigan and Kristen Cianfrini of Batavia.   5 Great Grandchildren also survive along with sisters in law Cecelia Zito, Catherine Cianfrini both of Batavia, Anna Czekanski of Ford City, PA.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday September 17, 2013 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be take place on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Entombment will be in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020. To sign the online guest registry 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.

Loretta A. Sobon, 93 of Batavia died Friday (September 13, 2013) at the New York State Veterans Home.

She was born in Machias, NY on December 27, 1919, a daughter of the late Conrad and Emma Rossmann Allenbrandt.

She was the widow of the late Stephen Sobon who died on December 24, 1978.

For many years she was a clerk cashier at the Market Basket Grocery Store in LeRoy.  She volunteered at the V.A. Hospital for over 28 years and enjoyed soft music, knitting crocheting.  With her talent as a fine seamstress she also made her own clothing.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia for many years.

Surviving is her brother, Albert (Elizabeth) Allenbrandt of Piffard, NY her sister, Anna Dye of Franklinville, NY Anna Mae Allenbrandt of Caledonia, NY.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:30 to 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 where services will follow.  Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Machias.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the church.

The family of Loretta Sobon would like to thank everyone at the Veterans Home of Batavia for their compassionate and loving care that they gave to Loretta.

Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.ney.

Arrangements were completed by the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.  RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

Corfu - Eleanor W.. Klotzbach, 91, of Indian Falls, passed away Friday (September 6, 2013) at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia.

Mrs. Klotzbach was born August 23, 1922 in Ray, NY, a daughter of M. Merlyn and Grace (Hickox) Woodruff.

She was a graduate of Alexander Central School and SUNY at Morrisville.  After graduation from college she became a school dietician at Holland Patent, NY and later managed a cafeteria at Doehler-Jarvis in Batavia during WWII.  Following her marriage, she became a mother, homemaker and packed eggs for neighboring farms for many years.

Her interests included reading, sewing, gardening, food preservation, birding and a love of her family and friends.  Most of all, she wished for all persons she encountered to know the Love, Grace and "the Peace that passes all understanding" which Jesus Christ offers to Mankind. The World was Eleanor's Mission-field!

In the community, she was very active in the Indian Falls United Methodist Church as a junior and senior choir director; a leader at the local and district level of the United Methodist Women; Missions chairman and treasurer; Sunday school teacher and Release Time instructor in addition to being a member of the Friendship SS Class. She actively supported the Gideons International and Wycliffe Bible Translators. Her multiple talents were shared with several organizations including Home Bureau, Farm Bureau and the Dairyman's League as well as assuming a leadership role with 4-H. For many years she loved exhibiting at the Genesee County Fair.

Eleanor is survived by her four children, Kathy (Richard) Craig of Indian Falls, Peter (Carole) Klotzbach of Buffalo, R. Thomas (Mary) Klotzbach of Livermore, CA and Joy (Randy) Yousey of Basom; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A sister, Harriet Miller also survives, along with many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Roy Klotzbach, sister Marge Lawrence, brother Donald Woodruff, grandson Matthew Klotzbach and many in-laws.

Friends may call  from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m  Wednesday at the Indian Falls United Methodist Church, 7908 Allegheny Road, Corfu, NY 14036. The funeral service will be held at the church, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Indian Falls Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Indian Falls United Methodist Church or to the family to be distributed to Gideons International or Wycliffe Bible Translators. Arrangements are being made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

LeRoy ~ Barbara Jane (Canfield) Ellingham, age 59, of South Street Road, passed away late Friday afternoon (Sept. 6, 2013) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

     Mrs. Ellingham was born October 16, 1953 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Gordon Canfield and Mary Lois Caruthers Canfield.

     She shared her love of reading with her many students at the Pavilion Central School, where she was a wonderful and devoted elementary teacher up until her retirement.  She was also known to be quite the “quilter”, making many lovely quilts for her family and friends. 

     She is survived by her mother, Mary Lois “Mike”  Canfield of FL, her son, Kenneth (Donna) Ellingham of LeRoy, her daughter, Crystal Ellingham (Brandon Smith) of LeRoy, grandchildren; Breanna, Kenneth Jr. and Mikayla, her sisters, Donna (William) Friedman of LeRoy and Susan (Glen) LaVallee of Baldwinsville, her brother, Rick Canfield of Batavia, an aunt, Jane Gillette of LeRoy, an uncle, Joseph Crnkovich of LeRoy, her dear friends of the “Wrapper Group”, along with many nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Living Waters Church, 30 Main Street, LeRoy.  (Parking is available in the municipal lots on Bank St., Bacon St. and Mill St.)  Interment will follow in Machpelah Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 15 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607

     Mrs. Ellingham and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  (585) 768~2400

Batavia - Shawn P. Wolcott, Jr., 10, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (September 5, 2013) at Women's & Children's Hospital, in Buffalo, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Shawn was born August 6, 2003 in Buffalo, a son of Shawn Wolcott, Sr. and Adeelah Anda (Makeen Ithna-Asheri) Wolcott, both of Batavia.

Shawn attended elementary school at John Kennedy and was looking forward to entering 5^th grade.  He was a very special boy who touched the heart of everyone he met.  He was extremely loving, intelligent, and inquisitive.  He especially loved the Ghostbusters, origami, and his bike.  Shawn will be remembered by all who knew him as a very sensitive, caring, loving person.

Surviving along with his parents is his brother, Iben Makeen Ithna-Asheri of Batavia; Paternal grandmother, Mildred Wolcott of Batavia; Maternal Grandmother, Terry Youngs of Castile; Maternal grandfather, Jay Warner of AK; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Shawn is preceded in death by his Paternal grandfather John H. Wolcott who passed away in 2005 and his paternal great-grandparents Clair and Shirley Folmar.   

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.   Shawn’s Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, (September 10, 2013) at the funeral home.   Memorials in Shawn's memory may be made to the family c/o Adeelah Anda Wolcott, 111 State Street, Apt. 3, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Clarence L. Torrey, 93, of Bethany, died Friday (September 6, 2013) at home.

Mr. Torrey was born February 7, 1920 in Stafford, the son of the late Lee and Nellie (Noble) Torrey.

A veteran with the United States Army, he served from 1942 to 1945.  He was a machinist at LeRoy Machine in LeRoy and enjoyed riding his bike, playing cards and gardening.

Survivors include four children, James C. Torrey of Stafford, Patricia A. (George) Harrison of Stafford, Louise J. Korpar of Henrietta and Robert (Deborah) Torrey of Batavia; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

His wife of 54 years, Edna Viola (Schramm) Torrey, died in 2000. He is the brother of the late Ruth Sanders and Elsie Schramm.  

Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6188 Route 5, Stafford.  Burial with full Military Honors will be in East Bethany Cemetery, Bethany.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or online at www.DAV.org.

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

Frank C. Warriner III, 63 of Elba passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on November 19, 1949 in Buffalo to the late Frank C. (Lorraine M. Jordan) Warriner Jr. Frank was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Elba and was a Eucharistic Minister. He drove truck for the Keebler Company in Oakfield .  Frank loved horses and was a member of both the US Trotting Association and the Western New York Harness Horseman’s Association. He is preceded in death by a brother Mark Warriner and a sister-in-law Diane Warriner.  

Frank is survived by his beloved wife Georgia L. (Pahuta) Warriner of Elba; son Frank W. (Tina) of Byron; daughter Mary Warriner of Niagara Falls; two grandchildren Frank and Michael Warriner; brother Edward of Stafford; sisters Linda (Vito) DiAmbrosio of Hilton; Mary (James) Pacino of Batavia; Jane Maskell of Byron; Kathy (Gary Brown) Miller of Byron; Dawn (Dave) Herman of Brockport; sister-in-law Chana Warriner of Byron along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday September 8, from 1 to 5 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday September 9, 2013 at St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main St. Elba, NY 14058. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Barbara L. Rumsey, 76 of Batavia passed away on September 4, 2013 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1937 in Rochester to the late Joseph Russo and the late Rose (Reginald Darrow) Melio. Mrs. Rumsey woked for 35 years as an Administrators Assistant for St. Jerome Hospital, Genesee Memorial and United Memorial. She loved spending time with her family.  

She is survived by her son Darrow Rumsey; brother Paul Russo and sister Joanne Vergona. 

There will be no prior calling hours or services.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to distribute to various charities. For more information please call 343-8260 or to sign the online guest registry go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
 

MARYANNA M. SITZLOW – Age 77, of Batavia, died Tuesday morning September 3, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born July 30, 1936 in Lancaster, NY to the late John & Martha (Rogacki) Dudkowski, also preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Joseph, John, Walter and Henry (late Betty Lou) Dudkowski.  

   She was a tireless 20 plus year volunteer at the Batavia VA Medical Center. A life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Holley, she enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and loved her cat, "Pause". Maryanna will be remembered as a loving, caring mother, sister and grandmother.

   Surviving are her loving children, Sharon (Van) Vanvolkinburg of Darien Center, NY, Karen (Mike) Ciociola of LeRoy and William R. Sitzlow II of Tonawanda; sister, Verna (late Robert) VanSchoonhoven; sisters-in-law, Patricia, Elizabeth, Marcia and Lucy Dudkowski; 3 grandchildren, Randy Charles (Lindsay) Vanvolkinburg II, Toni Rose Edwards and Roxanne (Tim) Corey; 1 great-grandchild, Anna DeVay along with several nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Sitzlow's wishes were to have services held privately by the family and memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

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

Richard Carlton Glor, 87 of Batavia and formerly of Attica, passed away peacefully on Monday (September 2, 2013) at the Genesee County Nursing Home. 

He was the loving husband of Mildred Francis Glor of Batavia and the late Ida Elizabeth Glor.  Dick was also the father of the late Linda Glor Stonebraker of PA, Abby (Jeff) Kohl of Corfu and Lynn (Cynthia) Francis of Henrietta.  Grandchildren, Lisa Kohl (John Almendarez) of NC, Kathleen Kohl, Sarah Kohl and JoHannah Kohl of Rochester, Brent (Eileen) Francis of NC, Emily (Todd) Rosenzweig of Rochester, Bradley (Amy) Francis of Conesus, Brent and Heather Stonebraker, formerly of PA.  He also leaves behind great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Dick was the brother of the late William Glor, Evelyn Biggins and Helen Biggins.

Dick grew up in Attica, the youngest son of Carlton and Olivine Snyder Glor.  His family, the Snyders, were some of the earliest settlers in Wyoming County. The Glors were farmers and loggers in Orangeville, and Dick was the grandson of Paul Phillip Glor, a Union soldier during the Civil War.

Dick also served in the military overseas in both Germany and Japan in World War II.  After returning home he married and raised his family in Attica where he worked and retired as a Stationary Engineer from the Attica Correctional Facility. He was also very active in the union there for several years.  He was a member of the Attica Fire Dept. for many years and during that time, he served as President and was instrumental in obtaining scanners for the department.  Dick loved football and the Buffalo Bills, harness racing and bowling on several leagues.  He also spent many years boating on his favorite lake, Conesus.

All who knew Dick enjoyed his wit and great sense of humor.  He had a lot of really good advice; always look twice when crossing double train tracks, enjoy your children it is the best time of your life and most important, no matter what comes your way, be a survivor.  And he was usually, always right.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, condolences and thoughts on Friday from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church).  Interment with military honors will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Attica Fire Dept.

Expressions of condolence may be made 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. 

Batavia - Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Bliss, 67, of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Saturday, (August 31, 2013) at the United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Bliss was born March 1, 1946 in Sodus, a daughter of the late Zenus and Virginia (Greene) Hutchinson.

Ann's children and grandchildren were her world.  She loved doing crafts, cooking, working word puzzles, and Archie Comics.  She also enjoyed attending Chinese Auctions.  For many years she was a babysitter for several children in Bethany.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Bliss, Sr., whom she married in 1964; her children, Donald (Christine) Bliss, Jr. of Sardinia, Keith (Susan) Bliss of Savanah, GA, Scott (Kelli) Bliss of Batavia, and Shawn (Alicia) Bliss of Huntsville, AL.  20 grandchildren as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews also survive.

Ann is preceded in death by a sister, Debra Hutchinson.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 7 pm at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia, where Ann’s Funeral Service will immediately follow calling at 7.  Memorials may be made to the Bethany Vol. Fire Department, 5253 Old Telephone Road, East Bethany, NY 14054 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Mrs. Nancy T. Talbot, 75, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, (August 31, 2013) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Talbot was born January 26, 1938 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Alan and Thelma (Potter) Mellenthein.

Nancy greatly enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing cards; but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marvin F. Talbot, of Batavia, children, Theresa (Robert) Dearcop of Corfu, Kathleen (Clifford) Platek of Batavia, Marvin (Victoria) Talbot of Indiana, Lanny Talbot of Chili, and Jeannine (Jody) Balon of Attica; a brother, Tom (Rosa) Mellenthein.  18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive.

Nancy is preceded in death by a grandson, Douglas Wandtke, Jr as well as brothers and sisters. 

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where Nancy’s Funeral Service will immediately follow calling at 7.  Memorials may be made to the Talbot family.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Jason M. Jewett, 31, of South Byron, passed away on Friday August 30, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident inEden. He was born on May 30, 1982, in Batavia, to Joseph F. (Joyce E. Howard) Jewett III of Batavia. Jason was a Federal Agent at the Immigration Customs Enforcement & Deportation facility in Batavia along with being one of 13 instructors for the Special Response Team. He loved his job as an agent. Jason raised Siberian Huskies, was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed doing roofing projects. He was a patriot that loved his country especially the Wounded Warriors Project.

Jason is survived by his parents; brothers Joseph (Arlene) Jewett IV of Attica; Jeffrey Jewett of Basom, sister Jennifer (Ted) Elliott of Attica along with 9 nieces and nephews, one great-niece, one great-nephew, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Monday September 2, from 7 to 9 PM and on Tuesday September 3, 2013 from 3 to 8 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Interment will be in North Pembroke Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Ana Rosa Rodriguez, 55, of Batavia, died peacefully on Tuesday (August 27, 2013) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born November 22, 1957 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, daughter of the late Juan Pablo Gallo and Cristina Tejeda Bardales Cardona.

Survivors include two sons, Luis Rodriguez of Batavia, Pablo Mejia Bardales of Belize. Daughter, Ana Mejia Bardales of Batavia.  Grandchildren, Hogen and Isaac Mejia.  Also survived by several brothers, sisters and other relatives.

Friends and family may attend a celebration of Ana’s life on Saturday from 12pm-2pm at New Hope Church, 8052 Bank St., Batavia.  Interment will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, NY.

Expressions of condolence may be made 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.