Obituaries

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.

He was born May 31, 1965 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Robert Patterson and Priscilla Swarts Patterson of Batavia.

Shayne was employed by Waste Management in the Buffalo area for several years. He enjoyed playing hockey and football and was a fan of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. He also enjoyed listening to Willie Nile, Bruce Springsteen and watching the show Shameless.

Surviving besides his mother is his children, Nicholas Patterson of E. Pembroke, Jacob Patterson of Buffalo and Zachory Patterson of Buffalo. Sister, Rebecca Patterson of Batavia. Also survived by cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (March 24^th) from 2-4pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY.

Memorial contributions may be offered to 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.

George served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Doris Potter and they raised their 4 children in their family home in Varysburg where they have lived for almost 60 years. George spent 25 years with New York State Department of Corrections at Attica, retiring as a Corrections Sergeant.  He also worked for 12 years at Moore’s Agway in East Aurora and Marilla, NY.

George was a 25-year member of the Varysburg Fire Department & Rescue Squad, serving as Commissioner for 15 years. He spent 12 years working on the Varysburg Water District and was the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 16 years in the Town of Sheldon. He was a member of the American Legion in Strykersville. George and Doris were dedicated Buffalo Bills fans and season ticket holders for 55 years, attending all four of the Bills Super Bowls. In recent years, although George could not attend games, he shared his tickets with his grandchildren. George was also a lifelong Yankee fan and enjoyed attending many games with his grandson, Joe.

Marie was born February 3, 1920, in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, a daughter of the late Kenyon N. and Coral E. (Clark) Roberts.

From the age of five, Marie loved to sew. She established a sewing business and was known around Genesee County as one of the best.  She also loved to travel and visited, among other places, Vancouver Island, France, Italy, Kenya, Tanzania, Greece, St Johns Island, Nova Scotia, and former Yugoslavia. For many years she was very active in Genesee County Home Bureau and 4-H and the Oakfield United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, Bryan Krause (Cynthia Krause) of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Brenda K. Eheart (Wayland Eheart) of Champaign, IL.; seven grandchildren, Gavin and Garth Welch, Amy, Megan, and Joel Krause, and Sarah and Seth Eheart; and four great-grandchildren, Blake and Laurel Jones, and Mila and Lena Todic; a brother, Richard Roberts, a son-in-law, Darrell Welch, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leon Krause and a daughter, Yvonne K. Welch.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Marie's funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th at the Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street.  Marie will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.

Memorials may be made in Marie’s name to the Cobblestone Society and Museum, 14389 Ridge Road West, P.O. Box 363, Albion, N.Y. 14411 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

He was born July 11, 1930 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Dewey and Celia Schwitzer Beyer.

Mr. Beyer will be remembered by many names throughout is life; Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Friend, Coach, Dr. X and The Destroyer. All of these would be cultivated over a span of 70 years and his legacy will carry on.

Dick was a graduate of Syracuse University where he earned his degrees in Physical Education and Administration. While he attended, he would excel in football and wrestling, earning several awards and honors. Later in his life, he would receive the Syracuse University Letter Winner of Distinction Award in 1987.He was an Army Veteran, having served with the U.S.  Army Reserves from 1950-1958. It was during this time that he would begin the formation of his professional wrestling career. In 1955, he was recognized as Professional Wrestling Rookie of the Year by Wrestling Life Magazine, and his travels and matches would take him to Japan where he became an icon and hero to so many in the Japanese culture. In 2012, he was presented the Japan Consul Generals Commendation for a “Lifetime of promoting goodwill between Japan and the United States” and in 2017, awarded the Order of The Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, which is Japan’s highest civilian honor.

A Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Inductee for his professional wrestling career from 1954 to 1993, retiring at the age of 63 and known by names such as Dick Beyer, The Destroyer and Doctor X. Later inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003 as the “Greatest Masked Wrestler”. He would go on to coach wrestling and football at Amherst High School from 1979-1981 and football and swimming at Akron High School from 1981 to 2010.  He organized, facilitated and fundraised for Akron High School swimmers to travel to Japan to swim and for cross cultural exchange in 1994 and 2008.

Giving and fundraising for charity was a big part of who Mr. Beyer was. He played Santa Claus at area hospitals, orphanages, retirement homes, masonic lodges and homes for mentally disabled children. He was an advisor and coach for various, Boy Scouts and little league groups, local chairman of the Buffalo News “Kids Day” paper benefit for Children’s Hospital, guest speaker for local charitable functions for Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. He was also instrumental in fundraising for two of Japans largest disasters; a major earthquake in Kobe in 1995 and Tsunami in Sendai in 2011. Along with many other awards and recognition from other wrestling organizations and groups including but not limited to: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Masonic Lodge #527, Akron Newstead Rotary, Gulf Coast Wrestler’s Reunion, Common Council of Buffalo and Universal Martial Arts Federation.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma L. Beyer of Akron, NY. Children, Patti Murray (Marc Schrenk) of Williamsville, NY, Kurt Beyer of Buffalo, NY, Mona Kris Beyer Jones (Chris Jones) of Akron, NY and Richard Ward Beyer (Amy) of Jacksonville, FL. Grandchildren, Lisa Bonner, Kelly Friedel, Laurene MacTaggert, Brent Schrenk, Garrett Jones, Grace Beyer, Grant Beyer and Lucy Beyer. Great-grandson, Charlie Bonner. Sister, Shirley Clergy of Oregon.

He was the brother of the late Jean Martinke and Dorothy Stoessel.

Family and friends may gather to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (March 14^th) from 5-8pm and Friday (March 15^th) from 3-8pm at One Church, 6 Scotland Rd, Akron, NY 14001, where a Memorial Service will be Saturday at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund, Attn: Destroyer Donation, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY 14219. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with 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.

Judy graduated from Avon Central School and the State University College at Buffalo with a degree in home economics education. She pursued a Masters in early childhood education at the State University at Geneseo. She was editor-in-chief of her high school, college and church newspapers. During her career of 30 years, Judy was an educator for the Newburgh and Saratoga Springs Central School systems, and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Jefferson, Yates, Schuyler and Wyoming Counties. She was responsible for community programming in parent education, financial management and consumer education. She was a member of the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and Epsilon Sigma Phi National Extension Fraternity. She participated in the life of the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Judy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, supporting pet community projects, swimming, computer projects, sewing, refinishing furniture and good humor. She has expressed how blessed she has been for the love shared with and loving care given by Grady, her husband of 38 years.

She is survived by her husband; Graydon; children Jacques (Tammy Bowman) Webster-Curley of Perry, Yvonne (Michael) Humberstone of Perry, Lori (Bryce Thompson) Orologio of N. Chili, Scott (Kim) Webster of Silver Springs; grandchildren Nathaniel (Chelsea Babcock) Webster-Curley, Bradley (Maggie) Humberstone, Lindsay (Heather VanDyne) Humberstone, Vincent, Isabella and Sophia Orologio, Thomas and Grace Webster, Dustin and Zachary Brown and Alexandria Wankel; a soon to be great grandson Elliot Roy Humberstone; siblings John (Terry Klos) Howland of Henrietta, Cynthia (Richard) Sheflin of Geneseo, LeLand Howland of Woodbridge, Va; sister-in-law Janet Howland of Greece; aunts Vivian Plimpton and Thelma Howland, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Thursday March 14, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530 where a Celebration of Judy’s life will follow at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions may be the Perry Public Library 70 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the First United Methodist Church. 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.

Mr. Maloni was a long time member of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia, NY.  He worked at Lapp Insulator for 47 Years. He loved Fishing, Horse racing, eating clams and spending time with family. Most of all he was more than a father and provider, he was a friend.  He was preceded in death by wife Lucy, daughter Kathyann, His parents and eight brothers and sisters.

Mario is survived by his loving sons Michael S. (Debra) Maloni of NC, Joseph M. (Sandra) Maloni of WI; Grandchildren Joseph, Jessica, Vincent; great-grandchildren Gabriel and Ava; along with many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 8 Friday March 15, 2019 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 on Saturday March 16th. Entombment will take place in St. Joseph's Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital www.stjude.org. 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 & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Donald (Doc) Stevens, 86, of Brookville, Florida (formerly of Pavilion, NY) passed away, January 30, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, of 63 years, his daughter, Brenda, his parents George and Gladys Callan Stevens, and his brother, Jack. He is survived by his son, Brad Stevens, of Florida, his daughter, Beth (Pahl) Kelley, of Tennessee, two grandchildren, and his sister, Lois Stella, of LeRoy, and many nieces and nephews.

Don graduated from LeRoy High School and was a Korean veteran.  He retired from BR DeWitt, and he and his wife owned and operated, the Pavilion Restaurant for several years.  He was also an avid golfer.

Dolores was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, received her BS from Marygrove College and her Master from Canisius College. She worked as a business education teacher at Oakfield Alabama and Pembroke Jr/Sr High Schools, retired from the I.R.S. in 2009 and was currently working at Batavia Optical. Dolores was a member of the Polish Falcons, an avid reader, knitter and enjoyed time spent with her boys at their sporting events when they were younger.

She is survived by sons, Michael and his wife, Melissa Clark who is expecting the couple’s first child of Peru, NY and Stephen Clark of NY, NY; sister, Carol (Dennis) Wittman of Batavia; brother-in-law, Dr. A. Steven Bangs of Long Island, NY; dear aunt, Rosemarie Squires of Batavia along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dolores’s family will be present from 4-7pm on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 where her memorial service will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest with her parents in St. Joseph’s Cemetery and in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Richmond Memorial Library or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 DOLORES M. CLARK IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.          
 

BATAVIA - Sophie T. Dedman, 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Batavia.

Sophie was born December 23, 1927, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine Grzebielucha.

She had worked at the former GTE Sylvania and then as a clerk for Norbans Store in Batavia.  She attended Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed bowling, golf and bingo. 

Her husband, Donald H. Dedmen died on August 11, 1994.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Donna Feary of Batavia, Carol (Robert) Harris of Stafford, JoAnn Dedmen of Albion; a son, Donald Dedmen of Rochester; 3 grandchildren, Melissa (John) Fytros of Albion, Danielle Gordon of Batavia andTaylor Dedmen of Florida; 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.          

She was predeceased by 7 sisters and 1 brother. 

Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Monday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St in Batavia where funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday.  Fr. Thaddeus N. Bocianowski will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sophie's memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4955 North Bailey Avenue, #217, Amherst, NY 14226. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com

Ed served with the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a banker for Federal Reserve Bank in Buffalo for 30 years. Ed enjoyed woodworking, gardening and was an avid NY Yankees fan.

He is survived by his daughter; Debra Milliron of Buffalo; 2 step-sons Dr. A. John (Peggy) Popp of Albany and Tom (Holly) Popp of Seneca Falls; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 12^, 2019 at 11:00A.M. at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry

Memorial contributions may be the Disabled American Veterans Association PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or visit www.dav.org. 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.

A retired engineer, he was a longtime resident of Lakewood, CO and native of Rochester, NY. Howard was an avid skier, outdoorsman and sports car enthusiast. He served in the Navy during WW II. Howard was a lifelong bachelor, a jokester, a generous and caring Uncle.

Howard is survived by two nieces; Jeanne Kofsky (Robert) of Cary, NC and Claire Ribaud (Douglas Yook) of Eugene, OR; two nephews, Lynn Ribaud of Sugar Grove, IL and Marc Ribaud of Alameda, CA as well as one great niece, Janice Kofsky, and two great nephews, Robert and Stephen Kofsky.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday March 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 23 Church St. Silver Springs, NY 14550. Howard will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Silver Springs.  

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.

Batavia - Rodney L. Blackshear, 58, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his home in Batavia.

Rodney was born May 10, 1960, in Batavia, a son of Marie (Roberts) Blackshear of Batavia and the late Oraid Blackshear.

Rodney will be remembered as a caring person, who was passionate about his family, especially his grandchildren.  He worked at Batavia Iron and Metal and was a veteran, serving with the United States Army.

Surviving along with his mother, Marie, include his children, Oraid Blackshear of Batavia, Kayla Blackshear of Batavia, Nikkia Farias of Batavia, Rodney Blackshear of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Natalie (Joe) Russo of LeRoy and Jason Rolle of Batavia; grandchildren, Katalina, Arianna, Angel, Josiah, Lucianna and Salvatore;  a brother, Billy Blackshear of Batavia; three sisters, Gloria Sanders of Batavia, Diane Bruce of Batavia and Charlene Blackshear of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.       

Calling hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street in Batavia, where services will be held at 12:00 p.m. also on Monday.   Rodney will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials in Rodney's memory may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

Sally Ann (Walter) Wood, 72, passed away on March 6th at her home in Akron, NY after battling a lengthy illness.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 9th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, with the Reverend Vicki Zust officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date for family only.

Sally Wood was born in Buffalo, NY to Edward N. Walter & June D. Walter (Dale) on November 2nd, 1946. She went to school at JFK High School, and went on to obtain her degree in Nursing from Fosdick-Mansten. She married Charles Wood on April 11th, 1966 in Buffalo, NY. She worked as a nurse for both St. Joseph’s Hospital & The Erie County Home and Infirmary for many years. She was a very active member in the Corfu, NY Senior Citizens group, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, and the Alden & Corfu Historical Societies. 

Sally Wood is preceded in death by her mother, father, and husband. 

Sally Wood is survived by her children: Laurie (Wood) Luban (Stanley), Charles Wood Jr. (Heather), and James Wood (Kim). Her grandchildren: James Wood Jr., Anthony Luban, Sheridan Luban, Maria Wood, Adam Wood, Tyler Wood, Laura Wood, and Austin Wood. She also leaves behind her beloved dog ZeeZee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 

The family of Sally Wood wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the First Responders with the Newstead Fire Department.

MILDRED “LOIS” REINHARDT ~ Age 76, of Corfu, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday March 2, 2019 at home. Born in Buffalo, NY on December 30, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Caroline (Wardinger) Keller, also preceded in death by sisters, Carol Schuh, Kay Krauss and grandson, Matthew Reinhardt.

Lois worked for many years at Kutter’s Cheese Factory and Aakron Rule. She enjoyed her flower gardens, playing cards with friends, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family at home.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jacob Reinhardt, Sr. of Corfu; children, Jacob (Julie) Reinhardt, Jr. of Corfu, Robynn (Richard) Rumble, Sr. of Basom and James (Tera) Reinhardt of Corfu; grandchildren, Richard (Desirae) Rumble, Jr., Jacob (Megan Gerych) Reinhardt, Joshua (Michelle) Reinhardt, Rebecca (Fred Drahms) Reinhardt, Kristina (Charles) Chatley, Kenneth Rumble, Ashley (Christopher) Longmire; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Carson & Jayde; sister, Marilyn Garrison of Olean; 2 “bonus” granddaughters; 3 “bonus” great-granddaughters along with several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Lois’s Life will be held at the family home/pond on a date and time to be announced later this spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Pembroke Youth Association, PO Box 386 Corfu, New York 14036.

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

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