Obituaries

Lockport – The Lord called Mrs. Maria L. Ianni, age 87, of Lockport. She entered eternal rest on March 4, 2010 at the Niagara Hospice House in Lockport.

She was born in Oakfield on July 5, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph and Elisa DiMassi Perozzi.

She graduated from Oakfield High School in June of 1940 and worked in the personnel office of the Haxton Canning Company office in Oakfield. She married Mario J. Ianni of Oakfield on June 21, 1947 and enjoyed a beautiful and happy marriage, thanks to her loving, caring and sparkling personality; always with her beautiful smile. She was loved by all who ever had the occasion to meet her.

She retired from Harrison Radiator of Lockport in 1985. She enjoyed and loved gardening and especially traveling whenever possible. She was a past member of St. Cecelia's Church in Oakfield and current member of Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation of Genesee County and the National Italian American Foundation.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mario J. Ianni; son, Theodore "Ted" Ianni of Lockport; grandson, Alexander "Alex" Ianni of Santa Monica, California; two brothers, Frank (Ann) Perozzi of North Chili and Tony (late Norma) Perozzi of Oakfield; two sisters, Nicolina “Nicky” (late George) Smart of LeRoy and Lillian (late Don) Weidner of Oakfield; a brother-in-law, Eugene Nanni of Hopewell Junction. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She is sister to the late Gina Nanni.

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Prayers will be recited at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Site, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Oakfield. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380.

 

Oakfield - Miss Josephine C. “Aunt Jo” Panek, 89, of Oakfield, assembler at G.T.E. Sylvania in Batavia, died Sunday, March 7, 2010at her home in Oakfield.

Miss Panek was born May 25, 1920 in Port Henry, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna Polak Panek.

She was a member of Padre Pio Parish - Our Lady of Fatima Site. When healthy she and her sister Julia would attend daily Mass – both were very devout Catholics.  She loved her home and took total care of the home while working full time. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

Survivors include her brother, John (Barbara) Panek of Albion; four sisters, Dorothy (late Bernard) Allen of Elba, Dr. Susan (late Jack) Coffey of Albany, Florence (Richard) Rodon and Nellie Panek, both of Oakfield, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great-nephews.

She is the sister of the late Albert and Frank Panek, Mary Sumeriski, Julia Gabriel and Anna Gloria Panek.

There are no prior public calling hours. Friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Padre Pio Parish - Our Lady of Fatima Site, 65 South Main Street, Elba. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elba Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 183, Elba, New York 14058.Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Batavia - Mr. Edwin C. O'Leary, 88, of Batavia, farm mechanic at Jerry Sturm Farm in York, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia.

Mr. O'Leary was born November 15, 1921 in Sherman, a son of the late Read James and Helen Marie Eggleston.

He was a member of New Hope Ministries. He loved woodworking, fishing and car racing. He and his wife were co-truck drivers years ago and raised more than 80 children over a 30 year period. He served with the United States Army Infantry and Paratroopers during WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris Foster O'Leary; four step-sons, Gary E. (Carla) Meyers of Bear Creek, North Carolina, Dennis W. (Luann Williams) Meyers of Batavia, David (Vicki) Andrews of Rochester and James (Vanessa) Andrews of LeRoy; a step-daughter, Jessie (Glenn) Frier of Batavia; a brother, Russell (Grace) Warner of Union City, Pennsylvania;  26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He is the step-father of the late Lorraine Chartrand and Paul Andrews and brother of the later Logan Warner and Doris Reed.

There are no prior calling hours. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Ministries, 8052 Bank Street Road, Batavia with Rev. Harlan Hobson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the church. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Oakfield - Carol L. Pilgrom, 41, of Oakfield, died Thursday, March 4, 2010at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo.

Ms. Pilgrom was born December 29, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of Mary Ann Will Brown and the late Robert Brown Sr.

She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia's Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Pilgrom of Buffalo; 2 sons, Frederick Pilgrom II of Philadelphia and Michael Pilgrom of Buffalo; a brother, Robert Brown, Jr. of Oakfield; 2 sisters, Yvonne Brown of Alden and Mary Sue (Joseph) McKeveren of Fl; several nieces and nephews.  

Friends may call on Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Site. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.

 

Lexington, NC and Linwood, NY - Herbert John Richenberg, 74, of Lexington, NC and Linwood, NY died Saturday, February 27, 2010North Carolina.

Mr. Richenberg was born February 25, 1936 in Elba, a son of the late William and Wilma Richenberg.

He was a member of Member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Rodney (Mary) Richenberg, Eric (Toni) Richenberg and Greg (Cheryl) Richenberg; a daughter, Gina Curtis; a brother, Howard Richenberg; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Wilcox, Carol Mon and a special companion, Elaine Matula; his grandchildren, Joshua and Harley, Nick, Corey and Christian, Ethan and Clayton, Todd, Kierstan and Karson, Lisa, Jeremy and Stacey; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, special grandparents, Herbert and Minnie Van Ameron, a brother Harlan Richenberg and a sister, Patricia Dodson.  

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen. Services will be at 11a.m., Thursday, at the York United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Main Street, York. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Burial will be in North Byron Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Albert Bohler

Batavia - Mr. Albert Bohler, 86, of Batavia, died Thursday, (March 4, 2010)at the New York State Veteran's Home.

Mr. Bohler was born August 18, 1923 in Freemont, Ohio, the son of the late Moses and Eula (Gibbons) Bohler.

Mr. Bohler was a salesman for many years at the former Mancuso Motors in Batavia. A veteran, he served with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 and was also a member of Kiwanis Club of Batavia and The First Baptist Church of Batavia.

Survivors include a special friend, Jimmie H. Simmons of Batavia, three sons, two grandchildren, a nephew and a host of cousins.

He is the brother of the late Sally Bohler.

Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.