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Patricia Ellen (James) Waddell-Snodgrass, age 77, a resident of Philippi, NY, passed away Thursday Dec. 30, 2020 in the United Hospital Center. 

Patricia was born Feb. 13, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late Lewis and Bernice (Hodgins) James. Patricia was united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1985 to Dr. Ralph R. Snodgrass Jr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2012. 

Patricia had a love and passion for horses. She was a member of the United States Trotting Association and was pivotal in publicity for the Canadian Trotting Association. She trained a small stable of horses in western New York including Stonegate Payoff, Gails Rusty, VV Dexter and Patrick Will. She was always highly regarded in the Standardbred community as well as the West Virginia Miniature Horse Club. Pat loved everyone she came into contact with.

Patricia is survived by daughter Karen F. Waddell-Wellman, grandson David Waddell, stepdaughter Wendi Chapman and husband Randall, grandchildren Eric Allan Wellman and companion Ashley Mullen, Patric Christopher Wellman, Lauren and Daniel Yung, great-grandchildren, Islas Yung, Adalynn and Levi Wellman. 

Donations can be sent to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation in her name. In honor of Patricia’s request, cremation will be honored and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Batavia - Norlene A. Fazio, 79, of Batavia was an active person who was dedicated to her family, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Fazio was born March 27, 1936 in Elba, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce.

Her husband, William F. Fazio, Jr., passed away on August 26, 2012.

She is survived by her children, Crystal (Stephen Mullen) Hawley of Batavia, Michael (Kim Saxton) Fazio of Bergen and Bonnie (Lynn) Shuknecht of Elba; five grandsons, Daniel (Linda) Rimmer of Pittsford, Tim (Anne) Rimmer of Rochester, Alexander (Kate) Shuknecht of Elba, Eric (Kayla) Shuknecht of Elba and  Adam Shuknecht of DeWitt, Michigan; and four great-grandchildren, Reagan and Carter Rimmer and Avery and Jacob Shuknecht.

Her family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to her many wonderful friends at Hodgins Engraving for the love and caring that were given to their mother.

As per her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service, but rather a simple family gathering for a quiet, gentle woman. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.