Obituaries

  Phyllis D. Hilchey, 91, of Oakfield passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019. She was born on November 14, 1927 in Oakfield to the late Augustus and Ruby (Boomer) Davis. She is predeceased by her husband; Alvin W. Hilchey.

Mrs. Hilchey is survived by her sons; William (Sally) Hilchey of FLA., James (Linda Kleiber) Hilchey of Albion, Robert (Robin) Hilchey of Oakfield and John (Susan) Hilchey of Oakfield; she is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours or Funeral Services.

For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Kathleen J. Kelso, 57 of Basom, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday (March 15, 2019) at her residence.

She was born July 18, 1961 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Richard and Doris Schramm Stack.

She was formerly employed by the Totem Pole Smoke Shop.

Survivors include her fiancé, Lloyd “Ginzu” Thomas of Basom. Children, Tim (Lynda) Kelso Jr., William (Edna) Kelso and Steven (Nina) Kelso, all of Batavia. Sisters, Teresa Stack of Batavia, Janet Ciociola of E. Bethany and Marianne Hackett of Batavia. Brothers, Paul Stack of Elba, Thomas Stack of Batavia, David (Sharon) Stack of Illinois and Michael Stack of Alexander. She is also survived by several grandchildren.

There will be no prior visitation and services will be at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

 

Olive M. Domres, 93 of Cheektowaga, passed away peacefully on Friday (March 15, 2019) at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga, NY.

She was born February 17, 1926 in Spokane, WA, but grew up in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Lutz Bennett.

She was predeceased by her husband, Irving Domres, who died in 1995. Sister of the late Robert and Gordon Bennett and Betty Joy Hall and grandmother of the late Wayne Rosen.

Olive was formerly employed by Super Duper in Gowanda, NY prior to her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching game shows on TV. She loved her family and cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Caryn (late Spencer) Rosen of Amherst, Denise (Thomas) Gibbore of Endicott, Corrie (Sandra Pattison) Domres of Akron and Debbie Freudenheim of Cheektowaga. Grandchildren,  Kelly Neumann, Jillian Yaeger, Jayson Domres, Jennifer D'Addario, Justin Domres, Jourdan Domres, Gina Kline, Angelo Alduino, Gretchen Freudenheim, Ian Freudenheim. Great-grandchildren, Amber & Gavin Neumann, Jackson, Elle, & Anna Yaeger, Corrie Taylor, Skylar ,Cameron, Taralynn, Jordyn, Charlize, Spencer & Haidyn Domres, Aiden D'Addario, Leah & Preston Kline. Sister, Barbara Douglas of Texas and brother, William Bennett of Arizona.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Saturday (March 23rd) from 3-5pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY, where a services will commence at 5pm. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park in Amherst, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Viola Frances Freer, 87 of Brownsburg, Indiana, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (March 18, 2019) in Brownsburg, Indiana.

She was born in Oakfield, NY on November 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Roy and Vivian Chamberlain Lawton.

Viola was employed by the Pavilion Central School District for 30 years prior to her retirement and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pavilion. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and crafts.

She was the wife of the late Donald W. Freer who died in 1976; mother of the late Donna Strong; sister of the late Sally Marten and grandmother of the late Jeremy Palmer.

Survivors include her children, Pam (Lew) Hunter of Indianapolis, IN, Karen (Gil) Palmer of Joliet, IL and Michael Freer of Batavia. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Saturday (March 23^rd) from 10am to 12pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY, where a funeral service will commence at 2pm. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield, NY.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pavilion, 10956 Lake St., Pavilion, NY 14525. Expressions of sympathy 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 KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

  Edith M. Pukos, 89 of Perry, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in the Town of Portage on January 10, 1930 a daughter to the late Spencer B. and Evelyn (Gross) Hunt. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Joseph W. Pukos who passed away in 2002, daughter; Karen Eichorn who passed away in 2009 and several siblings.

Edith was a homemaker who enjoyed making cookies, gardening, reading and doing needlepoint. Her biggest joy was her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughters.

She is survived by her children: Sharon (Dennis) McMahan of Perry, Joseph (Teresa) Pukos of Leicester, Marc (Barbara) Pukos of Churchville, sister: Marion Koson of Perry, brother: Frederick Hunt of Perry, 8 grandchildren: Kellee (Russell) Bradley, Ryan, Scott, Eric and Emily Pukos, Alexander (Nicole) Pukos, Kathryn and Jessica Pukos, 2 great granddaughters: Kayden and Madison Bradley, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday March 22nd at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 23rd at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be the Geneseo Parish Outreach Center 4520 Genesee St. Geneseo, NY 14454 or to the Castile Rescue Squad P.O. Box 338 Castile, NY 14427. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

  Mary Jean Feeney, 88, formerly of Attica, NY, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Cumming, GA..  She was born on June 26, 1930 in Warsaw, NY to the late Eugene and the late Margaret (Regan) Holahan. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Canale and Sheila Garry.

Mary Jean graduated from Warsaw High School in 1948 and continued her education at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA.  Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude, she embarked upon a teaching career. In 1953, Mary Jean married Alfred Feeney, and spent the next few years at various Air Force duty assignments, including 2 years in Japan.  After returning to Warsaw in 1961, Mary Jean surrendered her teaching career to focus on family, eventually raising five children to whom she loved fiercely and unconditionally.  Mary Jean and her family moved to Attica, NY in 1964 where she was an avid golfer, attended every school and sporting event of her children, enjoyed game shows, traveling to the beach, and Big East basketball. 

Mary Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, Alfred Feeney; her five children, Sean (Kate), Margaret, Elizabeth (Phyllis), Kevin (Dana) and Timothy (Karyn); her sister, Maureen Hayes and eight grandchildren, Claire, Allison (Brian), Tyler, Ben, Kaden, Kole, Trey and Maggie.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 4-6 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M.at Ss Joachim & Anne RC Church, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011.  Burial for the family will follow at St Michaels Cemetery, Warsaw, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Attica High School Booster Club. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

MARY E. TORREY ~ Age 92, of Elba, died peacefully Sunday morning March 17, 2019 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Born in Byron, NY on July 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Blaine and Viola (Hofmann) Wight; also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Torrey; dearest granddaughter, Jordyn Mary Augello; sisters, Evelyn (late Calvin) Waterman and Grace (late Norman) Phelps.

Mary, having spent most of her life in Elba was known to all from supporting her late husband in running Torrey Farms to being one of Elba Central Schools most beloved teachers. A high school science teacher of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Along with teaching, she tutored many children throughout her years and made such an impact on them that they would often stop to visit long after graduation. She was a lifelong learner who had a passion for science, teaching and her students that she was always most proud of. Mary was a longtime member of the Elba United Methodist Church; she enjoyed gardening, travelling and time spent with her family.

Mary is survived by children, Maureen (Paul) Marshall, John (Carol) Torrey, Mark (Catherine) Torrey all of Elba and Mary Jane (Kevin) Fast of SC; sisters, Nancy (Ronald) Johns of Kentucky, June (Richard) Mullen of Byron and Jane (late Warren) Terrill of LeRoy; grandchildren, Jamie (Carson Dowdle) Marshall, Julie Marshall, Jill (Stephen) Gould, Laura (Tarek) Badawy, Melissa (Jimmie DeLeon) Martin, Molly (Erick) Anderson, Travis (Grace) Torrey, Shannon (Matthew) Kyle, Lucas (Kimberly) Torrey, Jed (Kelsey) Torrey, Maxwell (Alyssa Laudico) Torrey, late Jordyn Mary (Charles) Augello, Jessica (Richard) Lack, Melissa (Daniel) DiFelice and Carissa Fast along with 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The Torrey family will be present from 4-8pm on Thursday March 21, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 where Mary’s Celebration of Life will take place at 11am Friday, March 22. She will be laid to rest alongside Charles, in Springvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory can be made to the Rochester Area Community Foundation – Charles and Mary Torrey Fund to benefit Elba United Methodist Church, Elba Central School, Houghton College, Elba Volunteer Fire Dept and the Paul N. Yu Heart Center at Strong Memorial Hospital, 500 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 or www.racf.org/torrey.

Please share your words of comfort with the family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

BATAVIA -- Peter C. Baudanza, 83, of 154 Jackson St. in Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

He was a lifelong resident of Batavia, the son of the late Gasper (Sam) and Mary Baudanza.

He is survived by his five children: Jason, Peter, Julie, Christine and Dan; his two grandchildren Kayla and Sam; and nephews and nieces -- all of Batavia.

Peter is predeceased by his sister Gloria (Baudanza) Strollo and a brother, Stephen Baudanza, both of Batavia.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Batavia (18 Ellicott St.) at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Donations may be made to Huntington’s Disease research. (One resource is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, here.)

           

  James D. Welker, Sr., of Attica, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Houghton, NY. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Attica to the late Donald J. and the late Helen A. (Spink) Welker. Jim was preceded in death by his sisters, the late Jean (the late Harvey) Pause and the late Mary (Ronald) Levine.

James served his country in the United States Army. After an Honorable Discharge, Jim became an Iron Worker. He was a member of the Iron worker Union Local 33 out of Rochester for many years. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship. Jim was an outdoorsman, enjoying bow hunting and fishing the most. He loved all of God’s creations. He made Maple Syrup with his son as a favorite pastime. Jim’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. Family camping trips to Black Lake were important parts of his children’s growing up years. The Black Lake fishing trips were carried on with his grandsons as well.

Jim was beloved husband of Yvonne (Jatczynski) Welker; father to James D. (Pamela) Welker, Jr., and Lisa (Eric) Werner; beloved grandpa to Emmett (Alyssa) Werner, Caleb Werner, Amos Werner, David Welker, and Steven Welker; cherished brother to David (Joanne) Welker, Ann (Jack) Motz, Susan (Charles) Anna; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

There will be no prior visitation.  A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 11 A.M. on March 22, 2019 at the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St, Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Attica Fire Department, 11 Water St., Attica, NY 14011 in Jim’s memory. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Richard Mark Tress, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born on September 23, 1951 in Berea, OH to the late Richard L. and Catherine (Lewis) Tress.

Mark was Postmaster in Eden and South Wales and President of the Board of Directors of the Holland Boys and Girls Club.  Mark was also a respected and well-loved coach, referee, and umpire.

Devoted father of Nathan Tress and Jeffrey (Kara) Tress; loving grandfather of Juniper Tress.  

The family will be present to receive friends on Monday March 18, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 where a Memorial Service will follow at 7:00PM.  Fond memories and kind words for Mark are welcomed at the Memorial Service. He will be laid to rest in Corpus Christi Cemetery in Chambersburg, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, a hospice care home that so affectionately treated Mark the last two months of his life www.crossroadshouse.com PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Batavia - Joseph F. Saile, 54, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, surrounded by his family at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Born February 14, 1965 in Batavia, to Lynford and Mary Saile, and grew up in Elba. Joe was a talented drummer, loving father, grandfather, and dedicated husband to his wife of 31 years, Kathleen.

Joe is predeceased by his father Lynford and nephew Matthew.

Surviving along with his mother are his devoted wife, Kathleen (Gow) Saile; daughters, Carissa, Jessica (James) Maskell, Megan, and Rebecca Saile; grandchildren Elijah Saile, Bailey, Sophie, and Collin Maskell; Siblings Vern (Debra) Saile of Bergen, Cindy (David) Landrum of Virginia, and Lyndy Branton of Byron, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where services will follow immediately visitation at 4 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Please consider memorials in Joe's name to his family to establish a college trust fund for his grandchildren. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Joe's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Jeannette N. Orr, 74, of Alexander, passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born on April 22, 1944 in Waverly, NY to the late Frank (Frances West) Howe. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter; Tara Parsons, and a brother; Robert Howe.

Jeannette lived nearly her entire life on the family farm in Alexander. She was a longtime bookkeeper at Tri-County Tractor in Batavia and enjoyed the last of her working years assisting the elderly as a home health aide. Jeannette had many friends at Alexander United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for many years.  She was also very active with the Alexander Central School Class of ’62 Alumni.  A lover of flowers and sunsets, she will be remembered for the care and devotion she gave to her children, her granddaughters, and her great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved children Christine Orr of North Tonawanda; James (Nancy) Orr of Akron; Michael (Gael) Orr of Conesus; brother Frank Howe of Tuscon, AZ; sister Margaret (Dennis) Pfalzer of Oakfield; granddaughter Sarah Orr; great-grandchildren Cuylar and Noah West, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to a 3:00 PM Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St. Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alexander United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 10540 Main St., Alexander, NY 14005. For more information please call 585-343-8260, or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Richfield Springs, N.Y. ~ Gary Culbertson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 with family members by his side.

    

He was born in Batavia, NY, on October 11, 1941, to the late Ethel Waterman Cain. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1959 and Alfred State College in 1961. He then started his life-long career of classifying and breeding Registered Holsteins and managing and owning dairy farms. His passion was farming and the Holstein cow.

     Gary was a very compassionate man, always trying to do the best for anyone around, and always seeing the best in people. He lived his life honestly, always seeing the positive of life. His witty sense of humor was appreciated and loved by all. He will be terribly missed by his family and the people whose lives he touched.

     Gary is survived by his loving wife, Sue; his three children, Dawn, Lisa and Chuck; his brother, Gordy; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Per Gary’s request, there will be no funeral. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Morganville Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cedarville Rescue, 960 State Highway 51, Ilion, NY  13357.

     Local arrangements entrusted to the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Services Inc.  Condolences may be shared at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

  Veronica M. George, 105, of Batavia passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1913 in Perkinsville, NY to the late Frank and Rose (Azzi) Schiavi. She is preceded in death by her two husbands Joseph Repicci and Robert George; brothers Egidio “Jiggs”, Frank and Charles Schiavi; sisters Pearl Monteau, Clara Albanese, Ann Barcelona and Gloria Scoto.

Veronica “Ronnie” was the oldest of eleven children with 7 sisters and 3 brothers, the Matriarch of the family. She was like a mother to many of her siblings and to a special nephew, Charles Schiavi. A business woman in Batavia for many years, her first beauty shop was above the JJ Newberry building on Main Street. She started in her early twenties and continued well into her seventies as it evolved into various business enterprises during her career including owning and operating the Triangle Motel and the Town Manor Motel with her husband Joseph. Ronnie was on the board of the Zonta Club, an organization with the mission of advancing the status of women. She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony’s Church. Veronica will be sorely missed by her family and all those who knew her.

Mrs. George is survived by her sisters Rose DiLaura, Lorraine Hoffmaster and Loretta Lamendola; along with many nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.