Obituaries

Batavia - Angeline G.  Barone, age 90, longtime resident of Jackson Street in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born Saturday, December 15th, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Cologero and Sarafina Ianello Calandra.

A longtime member of Ascension Parish, she enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies, ceramics and trips to the casino. She worked for many years at G.T.E. Sylvania and P.W. Minor Shoe Factory.

Angeline is the wife of Lawrence M. Barone who passed away on April 10, 2016.

Surviving her children Frank (Terri) Barone of Corfu,  Suzan (Vincent) Pellegrino of Stafford and Tina (Mark) Adams of Batavia; eight grandchildren, Christopher Barone, Jennie Barone, Vincent Pellegrino, Nicholas (Erin) Pellegrino, Angelina (Matt) Pellegrino, Karen (Joshua) Secondo, Benjamin Adams and Gloria Adams; seven great-grandchildren, Mira (fiancé Jake Scroger) Pellegrino, Antonio Pellegrino, Dominic Pellegrino, Mikalina Pellegrino-Scott, Carmelina Pellegrino-Scott, Lorenzo Pellegrino-Wolf and Gemma Secondo and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Santa Calandra, Josephine Mogavero, Mary Mogavero, Rose Salvania, Carmella Farrugello, Gloria Fern, Joseph Calandra and Thomas Calandra.

Friends may call on Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Prayers at 9 am on Tuesday at the funeral home will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, 6400 Sheridan Dr. #320, Buffalo, NY 14221 or to Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020.  To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Michelle M. Mullen, 43 of Dansville, passed away on May 25, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born August 2, 1981 in Batavia to Michael Mullen and the late Elizabeth (Scroger) Mullen. She is preceded in death by a brother Steve Mullen.

Shelly worked at Bristol ID Technologies in Lima. She loved to cook, watch Grey’s Anatomy and anything Batman. Shelly had a laugh that could brighten any day.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Martin, children Charlotte, Gary, Joshua-David and Portia, brother, Mike Mullen Jr, mother and father-in-law, Shane (Jean) Martin, sisters and brothers-in-law, Brittany Johnson, Kyle (Fiancé Jessica) Martin, Tara (Billy) Martin, Ryan Martin and Brenda Martin, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to her Bristol ID family. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for her children. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 585-329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

Bennington - Shawna Bradlee Beechler, 32 of Bennington passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) at home.

Shawna B. was born December 8, 1992 in Rochester, a daughter of Thomas and Nanette (Burns)  Beechler of Bennington.

Shawna loved animals and especially enjoyed watching her fish. She was very independent and liked to do her own thing. She enjoyed anything musical, water, and had a fondness for babies.

Surviving along with her parents, is her brother, Charles (Sarah Carpenter) Beechler of Bennington; aunts and uncles, Linda Burns of Akron, Robert Burns, Jr. of Darien, Dawn (David) Berg of Bennington, Bradlee (Laurie) Burns of Warsaw, Michael (Angela) Burns of North Carolina, Victoria Pfeffer of Batavia, Alton (Dace) Burns, Jr. of Georgia, and Scott (Kellie) Beechler of Batavia. Many cousins also survive.

Shawna is reunited in death with her maternal grandparents, Robert Sr. and Nancy Burns; paternal grandparents, Alton Sr. and Martha Beechler; aunts and uncles, Timothy Burns, Deborah Beechler, Kenneth Beechler, and Tammy Beechler.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Shawna will be laid to rest with her maternal grandparents in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. Memorial contributions are suggested in Shawna's name to the Bennington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Arrangements were entrusted to the Marley Funeral Home, 135 Main Street in Attica. Online condolences at www.marleyfuneralhome.com 

Linda Jane Hough, 78 of Retsof, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Charlotte House with her husband by her side. She was born in Elmira, NY on February 14, 1947 to the late Orlando and Susan Tavani. She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Albert Hough and a sister in law Virginia Hough. 

Linda was an excellent nurse and retired from Highland Hospital in Rochester. She enjoyed playing chess, bowling and bird watching. 

She is survived by her beloved husband Jeffrey L. Hough of Retsof, step-son Jeffrey (Heather) Hough Jr, of Utah, brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam (Grace) Hough, Diane Schmidt, Robert (Renee) Hough, Karen (Joe) Correa, three step-grandchildren, Gerod, Tristen and Owen Hough.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 11am to 1pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home, she will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia. 

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Charlotte House at 4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113 https://www.charlottehousecomfortcare.org. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Gordon L. Montgomery, 66 of Batavia, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Rochester General -Hospital. He was born October 29, 1958 in Corning, to the late Gordon E. and Alice A. (Weitzel) Montgomery. He is preceded in death by siblings, Rodney and Gary Montgomery, Carol Nichols and sister-in-law Monica Montgomery.

Gordon was a proud United States Army Veteran and member of the American Legion. He worked for many years as an Operating Engineer. Gordon was an avid motorcyclist with many close friends that he loved to ride with. He also enjoyed fishing at the Sand Wash, flying drones and anything electronic. 

He is survived by his son, Gordon L. (Fiancé Alexis) Montgomery II of Rochester, brother Dale Montgomery, sister-in-law Vicky Montgomery and brother-in-law Richard Nichols, along with 7 nieces, 4 nephews, many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 11am to 12:45pm where a service will immediately follow 12:45pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest in Western New York National Cemetery, Corfu.    

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity that promotes kids learning anything mechanical. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Ellen Marie “Cookie” Simkulet, 75, of Batavia, born on July 31, 1949, in Binghamton, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025.  

Ellen was a scholar, teacher, coach, gardener, quilter, crafter, and spirited seeker of joy. Ellen’s passions were as rich and varied as her life. Her creativity knew no bounds—she loved calligraphy, costumes, writing poetry, and never missed a chance to bring a theme to life. She also had a deep love for music, trivia, and telling stories.

Ellen was a proud Binghamton native and graduate of Binghamton Central High School. Ellen went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Brockport and a Master of Education from Sam Houston State University. Her career was marked by a deep commitment to education and coaching, where she inspired generations of students and athletes with her dedication, compassion, and unshakable belief in their potential. Ellen was especially proud of molding young golfers as a golf coach, with one of her signature quotes, “Clean clubs are happy clubs.”

Ellen was predeceased by her parents, George and Doris Simkulet, and her brother, Ronald Simkulet. She is survived by her loving partner, Nick Rotondo, and his daughters, Danielle Rotondo (Jessica) and Lauren Kondo; her children, Veronica and Grant; Nick’s sister, Mary Brown, and her children, Casey and Natalie; and his mother, Constance Babcock. Ellen is also survived by her sister-in-law, Frances Simkulet; her nephew, Ronald Simkulet Jr. (Melissa), and their daughters, Georgia and Zoe; her niece, Christine Simkulet; and her dear aunt, Lillian Carros. She leaves behind a wide circle of extended family, friends, and cherished golf partners who will remember her for her wit, strength, and unwavering loyalty.

Funeral Services will be held privately for the family. All are welcome to attend a celebration of Ellen’s life on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Terry Hills Golf Course & Banquet Facility, 5122 Clinton Street Rd., Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Ellen’s memory may be made to the Ricky Palermo Foundation (rickypalermofoundation.org), supporting a cause close to her heart and reflects the generous spirit she shared with all who knew her. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Tanya Danesh, who left us on May 23rd, 2025. Born on August 6th, 1966, Tanya was a beacon of love and joy in our lives. Despite her mental handicap, she touched the hearts of those close to her through her spirited and precocious nature.

Since the age of five, Tanya lived under the care of the state. We are grateful for the patience and love of her caregivers over the many years, and especially those who formed a special bond and took extra special care of her. You know who you are! Despite the inability to speak, Tanya still managed to form bonds, tease, laugh and light up those around her. Her presence taught us the true meaning of compassion, patience, and unconditional love.

She is survived by both of her parents, Norma and Sadegh Danesh, her brothers David Danesh (partner Logan) and Robert Danesh (partner Kathleen), and her nieces Anna, Sarah, Madelyn and Arya and nephew Eli. The family will forever cherish the beautiful moments shared with her. Tanya's legacy will continue to inspire us to protect the rights and quality of life for those with disabilities, to be kinder, more understanding, and to appreciate the simple joys in life.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 28 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E Main St, Batavia, NY 14020. Her burial and funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 pm at Elmwood Cemetery, Harvester Avenue, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made online at arcmonroefoundation.org, or checks can be mailed to The Arc Foundation of Monroe, 2060 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, NY 14623 in memory of Tanya to support others in their time of need. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Rest in peace, dear Tanya. You will always be in our hearts.

Gary C. Smith, MD, 83, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family at home.

He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patricia M. Smith; his daughter, Gretel Smith and her husband, Paul Ewen, of Brooklyn, NY; his son, Drummond Smith and his wife, Carlie, of Wilton, CT; his son, Breton Smith of Cortland, NY; his daughter, Brittany Saibini and her husband, Josh, of Tuscaloosa, AL; his daughter, Rebecca Bowen and her husband, James, of St. Augustine, FL; his son, Charles Smith and his wife, Christina, of Granby, MA; his son, Matthew Smith and his wife, Rachel, of St. Augustine, FL; his son, William Smith and his wife Angela, of Palmer, MA; his son, Michael Smith of Belchertown, MA; his daughter, Margaret Mombrea and her husband, Noah, of Ransonville, NY; and his daughter, Lillian Rust and her Husband, Joseph, of Warren, MA. Dr. Smith also leaves his 25 grandchildren; his brother, David Smith and his wife, Linda, of Batavia, NY; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel Smith. He was born in Batavia, NY, son of the late Roland N. and Ethelyn (Nutting) Smith.

As a physician, Dr. Smith practiced both internal and geriatric medicine out of Batavia, NY. He was an active member for many years at St Joseph’s Parish in Batavia, a conservationist, a talented musician, a horticulturalist, a runner, a golfer, and a coach to his children’s various sports. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a kind and caring brother and uncle, and an incredible friend to many. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made learning fun for his children, offering them five cents for each great blue heron they could report seeing. He effectively made it his mission to get the most out of life and to enjoy all that he could, pouring his heart and soul into all that he did.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, May 31, 2025  from 1 to 3 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Oratory, or to The Phi Kappa Tau Chapter at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY at https://phitaucornell.causevox.com/.

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

Indian Falls - Gerald L. "Joe" Tiede, 75, passed away on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at Gateway House in Attica.

Joe was born May 9, 1950 in Batavia a son of the late William and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede.

Mr. Tiede served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home and Brand Names in Batavia. Joe moved his family to the southern tier to work at the Jamestown store for many years. Most recently, Joe was an IBA dealer where he made many friends among the Amish and farmers in Orleans and Wyoming counties. He was always fond of animals, which began at his family farm in Linden. In the present day, he had his beloved dogs Myrtle and Ira. In his free time, Joe loved to golf, bowl, and to wood work. He was an avid Giants fan his entire life.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ann S. (Rosemark) Tiede of Indian Falls; children, Amanda (Joshua) Tiede Swimline of Corfu, Max (Jen) Falkowski of Jamestown, and Carli (Kenny) Wright of Randolph; seven grandchildren, Cory (Courtney) Falkowski, Katie Falkowski, Kyle Falkowski all of Jamestown, Adeline and Owen Wright of Randolph, Annabel and Weston Swimline of Corfu. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Joe and Ann's first great-grandchild is expected in June.

Along with his parents, Joe is reunited in death with his first wife, Margaret (Doktor) Tiede who passed away in 1982; siblings, Brian, Sandy, and Charlene; step-father, Clement Maas and a grandson Bradley John Falkowski.

Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Joe's Memorial Service will be held Saturday, (May 31, 2025) at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in East Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Joe's name to the Indian Falls Global Methodist Church Capital Fund, 7908 Alleghany Road, Corfu, New York 14036 or Gateway Home, 91 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Virginia A. Curry, age 96, formerly of Stafford, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening (May 21, 2025) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

     She was born April 23, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Paul and Ann Elizabeth Dowling Lapp.   

  Virginia will be remembered as a very loving and caring person, who was devoted to her family and her faith.  She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish as well as a member of the lay order of the Carmelites.  She pursued her desire to care for others after high school, becoming a nurse. After receiving her RN degree, Virginia joined the U.S. Air Force as a 1^st Lt. and served from 1952 – 1954.  After her military service, she continued her nursing career at various places and eventually retired from the Genesee County Nursing Home.  She continued to volunteer during her retirement years for Literacy Volunteers as well as providing religious instruction to school children and also hosted foreign exchange students.

     She will be sadly missed by her eight children; Jeanne (Joseph) Penepent of Bergen, Kathleen (Joseph) Fannon of FL, Mary (Brian) Bisig of LeRoy, Barbara (Tom) Radley of Stafford, Eileen “Sue” (Jeff) Ormandy of Henrietta, Roberta “Bobbi” Curry (Ron Dickinson) of Perry, John (Anne) Curry of MA and William Curry of Stafford; 18 Grandchildren; 21 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

     Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Robert H. Curry; her sister, Mary Margaret (John) Scheuing and brother, Paul (Patricia) Lapp Jr.; sisters in-law, Velma (James) McPherson, Armada (Floyd) Stone and Margaret Curry.  

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, May 29 from 4 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 30 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 44 Lake St., LeRoy. Interment with military honors will immediately follow.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to either Our Lady of Mercy Parish or All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott St., Batavia, NY 14020.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Virginia’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com. 

Robert K. Smart (Rob), 83 of Corfu, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital.

He was born on June 6, 1941 in Batavia, to the late Kenneth and Alida (Needham) Smart. Predeceased by his sister Barbara A. Tooley and special cousins, Bill (Marie), John and Norman (Pauline) Needham.

Bob will be remembered as a talented craftsman who could build and repair anything. He was retired from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department after a 24 year career as a Deputy Sheriff and Dog Warden.

He was a member of Cornerstone Church in East Pembroke and for many years served as Trustee and handyman. One of his proudest accomplishments was the remodeling of the church kitchen with the help of Denny Groth and church members.

Bob leaves behind many broken hearts; wife Cathy (Arnold) Smart, his lifelong love of 63 years. His caring sons; R. James (Shelly) Smart of Wyoming, Dave (Partner, Michelle) Smart of Oakfield and Roger (Letha) Smart of Corfu; his twin sister Verna (Robert) Newton of East Pembroke. His pride and joy were his grandchildren; Jim (Jill) Smart, Bryan (Lacy) Smart, Matthew (Brittany) Smart, Christopher Smart, Lacey (Alex) Sanchez, Jenny (Aaron) Woods, adopted grandchildren (children of Jim and Shelly), Alan, Alex, Ciana and Olivia Smart; his cherished great grandchildren; Scot, Conner, Hayley, Levi, Madelynn and Kinsley Smart and Adeline and Sawyer Woods; brother-in-law, Edward (Darlyn) Arnold; sisters-in-law, Carol (Edward) Beideck, Liz Norton, Marlene (late George) Arnold and Fran (late Charlie) Arnold. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins along with their families and many friends, also survive.

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Cornerstone Church, 2583 Main Road, East Pembroke, NY, where a funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, PO Box 189, East Pembroke, NY 14056 or the Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 W. Main St.Rd., Batavia, NY. 14020.

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

LeRoy ~ Joanne Maureen (Merica) Pangrazio was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, foster mother and friend. Joanne passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 20, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born in Batavia, NY on April 3, 1942.   

  She was the heart of her family – gentle, nurturing, and endlessly giving.   Her greatest joys were found in her children, the beauty of nature, and the quiet presence of birds and wildlife.  She lived each day with love and grace, always putting others before herself.  Her spirit was a light to all who knew her, and her care knew no bounds. 

    Being a foster parent for so many years, along with her husband, Don, Joanne was recognized with the Fresh Air Fund Award of Merit for 26 years of participation, along with the Genesee County Special Parent Award for 49 years of service with the county.  She was LeRoy Woman’s Club Woman of the Month and also enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader, where she assisted in organizing and hosting the Summer Camp.      

     She is survived by her husband and best friend Donald Jr.; her children, Donna (Jim) Kwiatkowski, Don (Sandy) Pangrazio, Dawn (Chris) Suriano, and Joni Pangrazio; Grandchildren, Travis (Brooke) Fenstermaker, Tyler (Montana) Fenstermaker, Trent (Caitlin) Fenstermaker, Donny Pangrazio, Briana (Steve) Stoffa, Nate Pangrazio, Sebastian Suriano, Isabelle (Tanner) Suriano, Wyatt Draper, and Seth Draper;  Great Grandchildren, Julian Fenstermaker and Sophie Stoffa, brothers in-law Ken John, Don Keil, along with many cherished foster children who are invited to sit with the family at the service.   

     Joanne was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Orpha Merica and her sisters, Karen John, Mary Anne White and Nancy Keil.  

     The family would like to thank Team Nonna for their daily love and care and ask that they join the family at her service.

     Family and friends are invited to her Rite of Christian Burial to be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.

          Your memories and condolences may be shared with Joanne’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Born in 1935 in Batavia NY,  Jeanette Marie (Mancuso) Gerace lived a long, beautiful life that began growing up in her hometown of Batavia, NY as the daughter of Lawrence and Irene (Centanni) Mancuso, attending St. Mary’s College and Mercyhurst College, then as a beloved teacher of English at Batavia Junior High. She married her husband, Dr. Paul Gerace of Batavia, and they lived in Rochester for many years during Paul’s career at Xerox. 

Jeanette embraced her role as a wife and mother and made her family’s home one where all were welcome and showered with hospitality. She enthusiastically volunteered her time for her children’s schools, always willing to take the lead in fundraising, event planning, and family reunions.  She had a way of making everyone feel welcome and special, and no one entered her home without being fed or pampered.  She was a devoted and self-sacrificing caretaker for her children, husband, and parents as they grew older.  She was a devoted parishioner and Sodality member at St. Joseph’s Parish. Her home was the setting for many celebrations, home cooked meals, and parties, where all were welcome.  She and Paul retired in Batavia, NY, and enjoyed traveling in winters to visit their grandchildren in Tampa.  After living 84 years up north, she joined her daughter’s family in Tampa, FL, where she spent the last six and a half years, gracefully and determinedly coping with dementia.  Beloved by all, she passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Gerace, her siblings Charles and Doris Mancuso, and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Patricia (Gerace) and Jim Cunningham.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Maria (John) Hoffman, Christopher (Jennifer) Gerace, grandchildren Justin, Jake, and Jacqueline Hoffman, Stephen and Anna Gerace, sisters-in-law Eileen Gerace, Jane Gerace, Deborah Jo Mancuso, and brother-in-law Thomas Gerace, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family would also like to thank the amazing care team at Beach House in Wesley Chapel, who loved her like family during her lengthy journey.  Jeanette would often be seen dancing through the halls and lit up a room wherever she went.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday May 28^th at 9:30a.m. at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020 followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery and a Reception at Terry Hills.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sisters of Mercy, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester NY 14610, and honor Jeanette’s memory by small acts of kindness to those in need. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Timothy J. Tibbs, age 70, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on June 21, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth "Betty" Rodgers Tibbs.

Tim had a great passion for racing, which was a defining part of his life. For many years, he was a familiar and respected presence at both Holland and Perry Speedways. He proudly served as a dedicated pit crew member for numerous local race teams, offering his time, talent, and unwavering support. Tim’s skills extended beyond the pit — he also built and drove his own modified sportsman race car, proudly bearing the number 70. His commitment to the sport and the many friendships he forged along the way left a lasting impact on the racing community. Tim will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Surviving are his children, Joseph "Jake" (Katie) Tibbs of East Pembroke and Sarah (Austin) Quigley of Ohio; his sister, Maureen "Moe" (John) Hayes of Batavia; his niece, Melissa (Lee) Blum of Fowlerville; his nephew, Brian (Lynn) Hayes of Piffard; four great-nephews, several cousins and his longtime companion, Valerie Cordes.

Friends may call on Monday, May 26, 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:30 am at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.