Josephine M. Tierson, 97, of Batavia passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 5, 1926 in Preble, NY to the late Charles and Louia (Smith) Webster. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter; Judy Schade; siblings Howard, Elsworth, Fred, Lillian, Louia, Alfred, John, Mildred, Frank, Harry and Richard.
Josephine worked for many years at Mobile Chemical in Macedon. She enjoyed sewing and knitting things that she donated to various churches. She loved her two cats and watching birds and chipmunks while she sat on her porch.
She is survived by her daughter; Mary Rumsey of Batavia; sons Alan DeCann of Geneva and Dale (Carol) DeCann of N. Chili; sisters Betty Keene and Louise Keene; grandchildren Jim Rumsey, Paul Cole, Steve Cole, Amber DeCann, Brian DeCann and Eric DeCann; great-grandchildren Tristan and Owen Rumsey, Everett, Grayson and Quinlan Cole; her very special cats, Raven and Minerva, along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.vol4animals.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, NY 14020.
