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Robert W. Clark, 70, of Batavia passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at St. Ann's Community-Leo Center for Caring in Rochester.

He was born on Sept. 17,1943 in Batavia, the son of the late William R. and Delores I. (Pixley) Clark.

He was an Army veteran and worked over 30 years at the former Genesee Parts Supply in Batavia. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball, bowling and horseshoes and was a member of various teams throughout the area. Bob was an avid NY Mets fan and loved the Batavia Muckdogs. In later years his passion was playing horseshoes and enjoyed going to and participating in various tournaments throughout the area.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Richard C. Clark.

Survivors include his daughter, Julie Clark of Rochester and a brother, L. Brian (Sandi) Clark of Batavia. In addition, there are nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There are no prior calling hours. Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance Inc., 16 Bank St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020.
 

Anita B. Loveland, 68, of Batavia, passed away Thursday (March 20, 2014) with her loving family by her side.

Anita was born on November 22, 1945 in Essex, Vermont, a daughter of the late John and Anita (Larmee) King.

She was a retired Housekeeper for the New York State School for the Blind. Anita enjoyed many hobbies: candy making, baking, gardening, shopping and riding with her husband on motorcycle trips.  One of those trips was to Alaska in 2012. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and many other “special” children and her dog, Anna. Anita was predeceased by her sister Betty (Elias) Gould, brother, John King, Jr. and a brother-in-law, James Pfalzer.

Anita leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Ronald L. Loveland of Batavia; her son, Ron (Darlene) Loveland of Middleport; her daughter, Lisa (Steve) Borkholder of Oakfield and two loving grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Borkholder. She is the sister of Theresa Pfalzer, Phyllis King, Sandra (James) Smith, Richard (Karen) King and sister-in-law, Mary King. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no prior visitation. A celebration of Anita’s life will be held April 5, 2014, from 3 to 6 p.m.  at the VFW, 1602 Edwards Street, Batavia, NY. A graveside service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Anita’s name to The Hospice Foundation of WNY, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590 Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 E. Main Street, Corfu, NY.

Betty Ruth Doehring, 89, died peacefully on March 12, 2014, at Crossroads House in Batavia, with her family by her side.

She was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Buffalo, the only child of Elmer and Ruth Marquardt. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter; with eight children, James (Richard Episcopo), Thomas (Steven Chalfant), Jack (Gareth), Daniel (Anna), Andrew (Sandra), Sarah, Rachel (David) Fasano, William (Phoebe); and five grandchildren, William, Matthew, Zalya, Stella and Erin. 

Her greatest joy in life was her children. She was also a proud graduate of Wells College at the age of 70, a hugely important milestone in her life. She traveled the world and spent many years traveling the country to visit her children in California, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Montana, and New York. Betty and her husband spent 13 years in Sedona, Ariz., before returning to New York in 2010.

Her passion was swimming; it brought solace to her life. She loved to go to the movies (foreign films were her favorite) and in her younger days, she enjoyed dancing at the Crystal Beach Ballroom in Canada. She loved to go out for breakfast, "two poached eggs, dry rye toast and home fries extra crisp with peppers and onion, please", coffee with loads of creamers and water with no ice!

Those who knew her best knew that quality of life meant everything to her. She will be sadly missed by those who had the privilege to know her.

As per her wishes, there will be no calling hours and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials in Betty Ruth's memory would be gratefully  appreciated to Crossroads House, where she was cared for with utmost dignity and respect during her final weeks.

Arrangements for Betty Ruth Doehring have been taken care of by the Dengler Roberts Perna Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051, a member of the Neptune Society/Dignity Memorial Network.

Warsaw - William E. “Bill” Kohl, 77, of Warsaw, formerly of Corfu, passed away Thursday (February 13, 2014) at Wyoming County Community Hospital.

Bill was born on May 14, 1936, in Batavia, a son of the late Albert and Katherine Moynihan Kohl.

Bill was a dairy farmer and worked for many years, first with his father and then with his sister’s family at Czapeczka Brother’s Farm in Corfu. He loved being outdoors, from driving his Farmall H tractor to cutting firewood with his nephew. Bill’s favorite holiday’s were Christmas and his birthday. He loved to eat but was especially fond of chicken wings and radishes. Bill was very happy at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw, where he lived the last couple of years and was well taken care of there. Bill was known for his shy smile and kind heart and will be deeply missed by many. He was the brother of the late John (late Regina) kohl and the late Courtney Kohl.

Bill is survived by his sisters, Mary (late Joseph) Czapeczka of Corfu, Pauline (Leo) Pelton of Alexander and Martha (Lee) Schrader of Indiana; a sister-in-law, Clara Kohl of North Java and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a great, great niece and nephew.

Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 18 West Main Street, Corfu. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia, NY.

Reverend Charles Alexander lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday (March 11, 2014); his loving family was by his side. Charles Wayne Alexander was born on December 13, 1947 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Clara Alexander.  Reverend Alexander began playing piano at the tender age of of six and went on to become an accomplished musician, using his talent and gift  throughout his ministry.  Finding his calling to the ministry at age 17,  Reverend Alexander started his work through pulpit supply to various churches throughout Arkansas. He later became a full-time minister continuing until his death at the age of 66. A Buck Sergeant in the  U.S. Airforce, he served from 1967-1971 including  tours of duty in Okinawa and Vietnam. In 1973, he married Mary Yaddaw from Westmoreland, NY. Reverend Alexander served as Chaplain and Trustee with the Corfu Fire Department, and Chaplain for the Darien Fire Department. He spent the last eleven years of his life as the Minister of Corfu United Presbyterian Church and his ministry reached far into the community and surrounding counties. 

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary, and three children Jessie Alexander-East, Amanda Alexander, Mark Alexander, and his brother, William Michael Alexander.

A Memorial Service will be held at the the Corfu United Presbyterian Church at 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu, on Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 pm.  

Batavia - Delores “Dee” E. Diver, 85 of Batavia, formerly of East Pembroke (Mogadore), passed away Saturday (February 8, 2014) at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mrs. Diver was born on March 9, 1928, in the Town of Alabama, NY, a daughter of the late Elva and Mary Storye Falker.

Dee and her late husband, Larry, were well known in the area as the owners/proprietors of Dee’s Diner at Brick House Corners for many, many years. She was the head cook at the diner. Before owning the diner, Mrs. Diver was a cook at Genesee Memorial Hospital and then at the Holiday House at the Pembroke rest area on the thruway. She was very active with the Boy Scouts and the Grange and helped to put on many of the dinners that they held. She was a member of the Indian Falls United Methodist Church. Dee was the wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” E. Diver, Sr., who passed away December 17, 2008. She was also predeceased by several brothers.

Surviving are three sons, Lawrence (Kathleen) Diver, Jr. of the Town of Pembroke, Mark (Linda) Diver of Waterford, Pa. and Gordon (late Debbie) Diver of Indian Falls; one daughter, Linda (Timothy) King of Indian Falls; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; one brother, Loren “Rip” Falker of Indian Falls; a brother-in-law, David (Bonnie) Diver and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Diver. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no prior visitation.  Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Indian Falls Fire Department, 8030 Allegheny Road Corfu, New York 14036. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu.

FRED P. SARACENI - Age 90, of Batavia, died peacefully Thursday afternoon February 6, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born March 9, 1923 in Batavia to the late Arthur and Amelia (Soccio) Saraceni, also preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmy, Thomas, Germaine, Mary, Beatrice & Betty.

Mr. Saraceni was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and a member of Resurrection Parish. He was employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator at Soccio & Dellapenna and also worked for the railroad and Agway of Batavia. He loved tending to his yard and garden, enjoyed riding his snowmobile and Sunday afternoon car rides. His joy was his wife, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years whom he married on Nov. 29, 1941 in St. Joseph's Church, Leroy, Josephine (Anzalone) Saraceni of Batavia; loving children, Alfred (Jane) Saraceni, Arthur Saraceni, Karen Woods all of Batavia, Amy (James) Thompson of FL and Germaine (Robert) Osborne of Oakfield; brother, Anthony "Red" (Marcie) Saraceni of Batavia; sisters, Fannie Copani of Caledonia, Yolanda (Harry) Bucceri of Oakfield, Ann (Ronald ) Penepent of Batavia and Roseanne (Donald) Showler of LeRoy; brother-in-law, Ross Anzalone of LeRoy; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.

Family and friends may visit from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday February 9, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:00 a.m. Monday February 10 followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrections Parish (St. Mary's Site). Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery with Military Honors and in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Memory Unit at the Genesee County Nursing Home 1st Floor 278 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020.    

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

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

Jessie E. (Bonning) Wilcox, 89, of Corfu, passed away on Saturday (February 1, 2014) in her home.

Mrs. Wilcox was born in Jackson Township, PA, a daughter of the late Dennis and Margaret Boothe Bonning. She was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School and Nesbitt Hospital School of Nursing.

Jessie was the loving mother of Patricia Gellman, Barbara Rathmann and Charles Wilcox; grandmother of Scott Gellman, Abbie Gellman, Rebecca Gellman Corrine (Kent) Rathmann-Cooke, Allison Rathmann and Allie Wilcox; one great grandchild, Olivia DeNooijer. Jessie is also survived by a brother, Dennis Bonning Jr. of Jackson Township, PA.

The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 - 6 East Main Street, Corfu. Burial will follow at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY.

Betty Ward Nanni, 84, of Batavia, NY and Redington Shores, Fl., passed peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fl., surrounded by her family. Born June 17th, 1929 in Batavia, NY., daughter of the late James and Emmeline Eichenberger Ward. Betty was employed at the former New York Telephone Company, in Batavia for 34 years where she was a telephone operator and later tested telephone lines for repairmen. She was a long time member of the YMCA in both Batavia, NY., and Largo, Fl. With her devoted husband and daughters by her side, she enjoyed traveling, boating, waterskiing, snow skiing, bike riding, and was an avid fitness enthusiast.

Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ugo C. Nanni of Batavia, NY., and Redington Shores, Fl., daughters Sherill (Al) Desiderio of Kenmore, NY., and Karen (Barry) Glover of Pinellas Park, FL., grandchildren Cellina (Vince) Ciotoli, Reece Baskin, Joseph Martin, Carmen Desiderio, Griffen Glover, and great grandchildren Mychela Chittenden, Isabella, Lucas, and Caitlyn Ciotoli. Also survived by sister, Barbara Mcwethy of Batavia, NY., and brother James Ward of Houston, Texas. A private family service will be held at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Largo, Fl., with burial at nearby Serenity Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.mossfeasterlargo.com.

Corfu - Karen L. Turner, 67, of Corfu, passed away Thursday (January 23, 2014) at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mrs. Turner was born on September 4, 1946 in Utica, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Evelyn L. (Wardell) Alton.

She was a graduate of Poland Central School Class of 1964. Karen worked in the Utica area for Mele Manufacturing, General Electric and several restaurants. She also worked at the Batavia Senior Center and for the Pembroke Central School District where she was a bus driver for 16 years. Karen truly loved driving her bus and retired due to health problems in 2006. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Surviving are her beloved husband, Harley G. Turner, whom she married on December 18, 1965. She was the loving mother of Melissa Turner and Scott (Cindy) Turner all of Corfu; stepmother of Judy Turner of Camillus, NY and Donna (Dave) Maycumber of Syracuse; loving grandmother of Erika (Andrew) Gabbey, Shelby Turner and Dakota Parson and step grandmother of Andrew Strack.

She is also survived by a sister, Jean Konieczny of Tulsa, Ok;  a brother Robert Alton of Hamilton, NY and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Corfu - Evelyn M. Worthington, 92, of Corfu, passed away Tuesday (January 21, 2014) at her home.

Mrs. Worthington was born in El Cerrito, California on March 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Clayton and Josephine Blachford Mosier. She was a graduate of Troy High School and Rochester Business Institute. Until his retirement, Evelyn and her husband Stanley, owned and operated Pembroke Exxon. She was a long time member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Evergreen Hill Cemetery Association.

Evelyn was an avid genealogist, and enjoyed sewing and gardening. She loved the out doors and spending time with her granddaughter and nieces.

Evelyn was the wife of the late Stanley Worthington, sister of the late Catherine Dunn and the late Clayton Mosier.

She is survived by her sons, Ralph of Lansdale, PA and Russell of Corfu; her granddaughter Lindsey of Trumansburg, NY; her sister Mildred Whitehead of Cape Coral, FL; her sister-in-law Audrey Mosier of Corfu and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 159 Corfu, NY 14036 or to HomeCare and Hospice 550 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.