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Mary Ann Medley, 71, of Le Roy died Thursday (September 8, 2011). Prior to moving to Le Roy in 2003, Mrs. Medley was a longtime resident of Batavia. She was born June 23, 1940, in Oneida, NY, to the late Clifford D. and Gladys B. Sawner. After graduating third in her class from VVS Central High School, in Verona, NY, Mary Ann went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY at Oswego, graduating with honors, and began her teaching career as a first-grade teacher in Vernon, NY.

Mary Ann moved to Batavia with her husband in 1965 where she raised her family while continuing her teaching career as a substitute teacher in the Batavia School District. In 1976, Mrs. Medley began a 27-year career at Elba Central School where she taught reading, before retiring in 2002. She earned both her master’s degree, as a Dean’s Scholar, and post-master's certificates in reading education from SUNY Brockport.

Mary Ann loved spending time with family and friends, teaching, music, gardening, sewing, reading, her pets, and attending sporting events with her husband, but her pride and joy were her five grandchildren, whom she adored. She was active in the Elba Central School Retired Teachers Association and volunteered with Polish Falcons Nest #493 in Batavia.

Mary Ann Medley is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Roger A. Medley of Le Roy; her four children, Sue Ann Medley (Bangor, Maine); Douglas Austin (Jenny) Medley (Watertown, NY), John William Medley (Rochester, NY) and Cynthia Marie (David) Evanetski (Rochester, NY); her five grandchildren, Emily Jean Medley, Allison Marie Medley, Jacob Austin Medley, Ainsley Marie Evanetski and Cassidy Medley Evanetski. She is also survived by: sisters, Kathryn Sawner and Joyce (David) Howard; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Delos) Presowitz; brother-in law, Douglas A. (Phyllis) Medley; nieces and nephews, Denice, Brenda, Matthew, Bonnie Jean, Annamarie, Jonathan and Christian, and their families.

Family and friends gathered Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home LLC, 2 Bogue Ave. Batavia. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for distribution to various organizations. 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 P. Konieczny II, director and proprietor.

Harriet A. Toan, 91, of Perry, NY, died September 3, 2011 at her home. She was born in Dansville, New York on January 25, 1920 to the late Carlos (Alice Plough) Toan. She was a descendant of Thomas and Elizabeth Toan, who settled in Perry in 1826.

She graduated from Perry High School as salutatorian, earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, and later completed a master’s degree at Michigan State University.

An independent, adventurous woman, she traveled to 48 states, as well as Mexico and Ireland, and lived in four states. After working for many years as textiles and clothing specialist with the Cornell Extension Service, she retired to Perry in 1972 and became an active member of the Brick Presbyterian Church, Friends of Letchworth, and the Wyoming County Arts Council.

She is preceded in death by her stepmother, Ina, and two brothers, Herbert and James.

She is survived by: three sisters, Marian Hopkins of Chandler, Ariz., Margaret Tonne, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Audrey Edwards, of Charleston, IL; eight nieces and nephews, Stephen Hopkins, Susan Hopkins Ochs, Barbara Hopkins McGillivary, Serena Staffeld, Elizabeth Staffeld, Ollie Staffeld, Matthew Edwards, and Mary Edwards Remon; and 12 grandnieces and grandnephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service at the Brick Presbyterian Church is planned for a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, people contribute to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. Perry, NY 14530.

The family is deeply grateful to Howard Wood and Katie Vanduser, whose practical and moral support made possible Harriet’s wish to remain in her own home; Joanne Knapp, whose visits were the highlight of each week; long-term friends from her church; and her neighbors.

For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, New York 14530.

Gary W. Pike

12/10/1951 - 9/3/2011

Gary was born in Rochester, NY, on December 10, 1951, a son of the late Everett W. and Ann Suzanne Godfrey Pike. A resident of Mt. Morris, Gary had lived in Perry and many years in Kansas. He made his career with the U.S. Army and had worked for Solomon Corp. in Kansas for several years. He was active in the VFW and American Legion in Salina, Kansas.

He is survived by: his wife, Donna DiSalvo Pike, whom he married on November 3, 1969; a son, Gary (Carrie Ann Grippo) Pike of Greece, NY; a daughter, Penny Pike, of Mt. Morris; three sisters, Sharon (Richard) Waite of Loxahatchee, Fla., Karen Hall of Nunda, Laura (Glenn) Spearman of Manitoba, Canada; two brothers, Everett (Hanna) Pike of Pavilion, Daryl Pike of Castalian Springs, Tenn.; A stepmother, Alberta Pike of Castalian Springs, Tenn.; four stepsisters, Denise Irwin of Chicago, Kathy Seighman of Nashville, Tenn., Laurie Irwin of San Diego, Calif., Beverly Daniel of Castalian Springs, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Mikaila and Justin Pike, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday September 12th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St., Perry.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 13th at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial is in Mt. Ash Cemetery, Covington, NY.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.

For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Jane E. Satter, 89, of Perry, died September 8, 2011 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born in Silver Springs on February 8, 1922 to the late Ralph (Mary Hume) Mullin.

Jane worked as a tax collector for the Town of Covington, in the cafeteria at Pavilion Central School, and she was happiest at home as a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Covington, UMW-United Methodist Women, and the Ladies Home Bureau.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers that she has had over the years.

She is preceded in death by her husband Melvin J. Satter (2008); brother Kenneth Sherwood; sisters Margaret Hildreth and Shirley Baker. She is survived by: her daughters Judith (William) Barrett of Covington; Betty (Tom Sylvester) Parker of Perry; Mary (John) Mooney of North Richland Hills, Texas; brother Ralph (Sharlie) Mullin of Arcade; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday September 12, 2011 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place 2 p.m. on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Mt. Ash Cemetery, Covington.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Ash Cemetery Fund c/o Dennis DeLavergne 7545 Kendall Rd. Perry, NY 14530.

For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Mike T. Biondolillo

9/17/1961 - 9/9/2011

Mike was born in Warsaw, NY, on September 17, 1961, a son of Ronald Biondolillo and Phyllis Minnick Scott. He was a graduate of North East High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a self-employed website designer, achieving several awards for his websites, and was a musician playing in the band 2nd Choice. He enjoyed music and playing his guitar.

He is survived by: his parents Phyllis Minnick Scott of Largo, Fla. and Ronald Biondolillo of Perry; a daughter, E. Michelle (Brett) Shoemaker of Richmond, Texas; two sisters, Michelle (Jeroen) Keesen of Gardner, NY, and Kathleen (Michael) Pisani of Louisville, Ky; two brothers, Todd Biondolillo of Pinella Park, Fla., and Ron Scott Biondolillo of Nunda, NY; two grandchildren, Gregory and Tyler Shoemaker; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

No prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 17th at 3 p.m. at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St., Perry.

For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Jerica Louann Marra, 22, of Fallsburg, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was born July 20, 1989 in Batavia. Her father was Adam Ingber and her mother Jonnelle Marra Ingber.

Before moving to South Fallsburg, Jerica attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Batavia High School. She was a former member of Resurrection Parish-St. Mary’s Church, Batavia. Jerica graduated in 2007 from Fallsburg Central High School where she played volleyball, soccer and basketball. She then continued her education at SUNY Cortland.

Jerica was employed at the Berman House, Center for Discovery. Jerica was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to all those who knew her.

She is survived by her parents Adam and Jonnelle, sisters Johnni and Addison, brothers Brian and Jaxon, maternal grandmother Carole DiSanto, paternal grandmother Linda Ingber, uncles Jamie (Paula) Marra, Noah Ingber, Zachary Ingber, aunts Luanne Marra, Nicole DiSanto, Sara (Eddie) Ingber, cousins, Daisy Marra, Eva Saab, Ava and Kate Marra, and Aiden Fernandez. Proceeded in by her maternal grandfather John O. Marra, great-grandparents James and Marie Marra and paternal grandfather Brian Ingber.

Friends are invited to call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday September 12, 2011 at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited 9 a.m. at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at Resurrection Parish-St. Mary’s Church, 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Interment will take place at Grand View Cemetery in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 585-343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.