Obituaries

  Anna Antonio, 88 of Batavia, formerly of Perry, passed away on Monday March 4, 2019 at Premier Genesee. She was born in Perry on May 24, 1930 to the late Thomas (Charity Holt) Blanc. She is preceded in death by her first husband Leonard Radley, second husband Dominic Antonio, daughter Caroll Wojkowski, grandchildren Michelle Ruhlman and Brian Radley; siblings Francis, Thomas, Eugene Blanc; Virginia Matoon, Marie Pethrick and Janet McDonald.

Mrs. Antonio retired as a manager for Dial-A-Bus in Batavia. She loved to sing, read and play bingo. Anna was, kind, fun loving, always smiling and joking. She was an excellent baker.

She is survived by her beloved children Charles of Batavia; David Radley of Akron; Lenanne (Gerry) Corcoran of CO; Florence (John Ayala) Radley of Pavilion; Patricia Gayton of Syracuse; Shirley (Randy) Colopy of Castile; sisters Barbara Figler of Avon; Monica (Al) Fratelli of Dover, DE; son-in-law Walter Wojkowski of Batavia; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 3 to 7 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. An 11:00 AM Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry. 

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Warsaw - Susan A. Colton, age 60, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She was born March 5, 1958, in Batavia, New York, the daughter of the late Charles M. Colton and  Ann Kibbe Colton.

A 1977 graduate of Attica High School, Susan was a nurse for many years. She had a deep love for her cats and enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her children, Tera L. Trzecieski of Warsaw, Jeremy J. Trzecieski, Sr. of Pavilion, Bradley J. (Kelly M.) Trzecieski of Oakfield and David T. Gay of Batavia; eleven grandchildren, Anthony P. Passamonte, Jordyn L. and Makiah P. Bey, Cody J., Alexis L., Lilliana J. Trzecieski and Jeremy J. Trzecieski, Jr., Taylor F., Riley G. and Ethan M.B. Trzecieski and Peyton V.R. Gay; her brothers, Thomas (Sherry) Colton of Attica, James (Pamela) Colton of Rochester and John (Elena) Colton of Attica; her sister, Catharine Colton-Smithley of Attica  and several nieces and nephews.            

Friends may call on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's, 114 Liberty Street, Batavia, where services will immediately follow visitation at 5 p.m. Pastor Marty Macdonald will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's memory may be made to All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020 as well as Wyoming County SPCA, P.O. Box 269, Attica, New York 14011. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.

Marilyn L. Striejewske age 83, of Eggertsville, NY went home to be with the Lord, on March 1st 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born on September 29th 1935 in Buffalo, New York to the late Harri and Clara (Ponivas) Griffen of Eggertsville. Marilyn graduated from Amherst Central High School and went on to nursing school at Edward J. Myer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo where she earned her license as an Registered Nurse in 1958. She worked as a RN at Edward J. Myer Memorial Hospital, the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, and as an administrator for the State of New York Health Care for 30 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Ira Striejewske of Eggertsville and her children, David Striejewske of California, Deborah Striejewske of Eggertsville, Donald (Michele) Striejewske of Batavia New York; her six grandchildren Krystine (Donnie) Rench, Adam (Abriana) , Danielle, Jessica, Elizabeth, and Jacob Striejewske , great grandsons, Alex Striejewske and Oliver Rench and great granddaughters Scarlett and Laney Striejewske. Along with three step grandchildren Gregory Striejewske, John (Dina) Goodenbury, Ashley (Kristopher Jackson), Jennifer (Joe), David Calarco, and step granddchildren Kylie, and Emma and Hope, JJ and Faith Goodenbury. Also survived by sister Arletta (Porrazzo); along with several nieces, nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday March 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 6th at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home. If desired, memorials and donations be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Bergen - Dorothy M. Dilcher, 100, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Dorothy was born August 21, 1918, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Otto and Louise (Wahl) Bobzin.

After her retirement from Taylor Instrument in Rochester, where she made blood pressure bands, Dorothy learned how to quilt and volunteered at the Senior Center in Batavia for over 20 years, where she was a member of the knitting and crocheting club.  She also belonged to the Batavia Quilters. 

Survivors include her sons, Roger (Sharon) Dilcher of Bergen and Charles (Carol) Dilcher of Oakfield; a brother, Ralph (late Phyllis) Bobzin of Canandaigua; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is the wife of the late Frederick Dilcher, mother of the late Judith Irwin and sister of the late Beatrice Parmelee, Della Thomas, Ruth Casseri, Edward Bobzin, Robert Bobzin, Ronald Bobzin and Richard Bobzin.

Calling hours are from 11:00 - 1:00 on Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue in Bergen, where services will be held at 1:00 also on Thursday.  Dorothy will be laid to rest in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to Gillam Grant Community Center, 6966 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416 or online at https://gillamgrant.networkforgood.com/ or to the Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416.

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Dorothy's memory at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Stafford - Thomas J. Mazerbo, age 67, of Stafford, passed on away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his loving family and friends by his side.

He was born November 27, 1951, in Medina, a son of Jean Navarra Mazerbo of Rochester and the late Anthony Mazerbo.

Tom worked for the USDA Rural Development in Batavia for 31 years, before retiring in 2005. He served as president of the local American Federation of Government Employees for 20 years and was the proprietor for T-JAM Entertainment for many years. Tom served as DJ for many area organizations activities including: St. Rocco's Parish, Holy Family Parish, the Annual Halloween Parade for Batavia's Original, the Stafford Fireman's Carnival and the monthly dances for the Genesee County Adult with Developmental Disabilities Dance which was held in Byron. A member of the Stafford Fire Department and a social member of the Alabama Fire Department, he would announce the Stafford Fireman's Carnival Parade and the 4th of July Parade in Lyndonville. Tom was a true patriot, who loved his country and was proud of our veterans. An avid Buffalo Bills fan, Tom attended Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia and enjoyed calling and playing Bingo. He liked going to area car shows, attending his grandsons sporting events, trips to the area casinos and dancing when the Coup De` Villes would play. Tom will be remembered for his sharp wit and tremendous sense of humor. Tom felt if he could make someone laugh for even five minutes, it would help them forget their problems.

Surviving along with his mother include his wife, Debra A. Reed Mazerbo, whom he married May 7, 2011. Tom and Deb had over a 40 year friendship before marrying in 2011. Also surviving are his children,  Chris (Allyson) Mazerbo of LeRoy, Bryan (Katie) Mazerbo of Byron, Amy Mazerbo of LeRoy and Sam (Rita) Vigiano of Elba; five grandchildren, Tenlee and Sophia Mazerbo, Gianna and Haylee Mazerbo and Mason Vigiano; two brothers, James Mazerbo of Spencerport and David (Judy) Mazerbo of Honeoye along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Tom will also be sadly missed by his dog, Sonny.

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Tom's memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.  Wednesday at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia with Rev. John Keller officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Tom's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

James R. Gildner, 79 of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw, on April 15, 1939 to the late Ralph (Doris Krieger) Gildner. He is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Simmons.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired as Assistant Post Master in Mt. Morris and went on to work at J.N. White Design. Mr. Gildner was an avid fisherman and loved living at the lake. He was very personable and helped everyone with everything. James loved children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife Katherine B. (Behr) Gildner of Silver Lake, daughter Kellie Herrmann of Grandbury, TX; brother David (Nora) Gildner of Alexander; grandsons Christopher (Emily) Herrmann of Wyoming; Nicholas (Angela) Herrmann of Tolar, TX; 4 great-grandchildren Rachel, Shane, Cailey, Riley, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be private.

Memorial contributions can be made to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530 or to HomeCare & Hospice Inc. 450 North Main Street #3, Warsaw, New York 14569. 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.

  Shirley J. Dusen, 93, of Attica, NY passed away on February 27, 2019. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Clark and the late Mildred (Langdon) Goodliff. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta McCullar, and sister, Eunice Ames.

Shirley grew up in Elba, NY, on her family's beloved farm.  Shirley graduated from Elba Central School in 1944, and later attended RBI.  In her youth she would spend summers working on the muck and still talked fondly of those times. Shirley and her family moved to Bennington, NY, in 1962, and spent many years as a member of the Darien Bible Church.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert Dusen, and a sister, Dolores Coughlin.  She is also survived by sons Wayne (Sharon), Mark (Lynn), both of Attica, and Troy (Cathy) of Daytona Beach, and a daughter Bonnie (Mike) Chimiak of Boston, NY, eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 1-3 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM. at the funeral home. A spring burial will be at a later date in the Summit View Cemetery, Bennington, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Attica Historical Society, 130 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. 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.

LeRoy ~ Tina M. Vernaccini, age 96, passed away early Thursday morning (Feb. 28, 2019) in the loving presence of her family at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

    

She was born December 21, 1922 in Rock Glen NY, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa Colletti  D'Angelo.

     Tina will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and dear friend, who enjoyed going to the casino and loved to play bingo.

     She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, JoAnne Vernaccini of LeRoy; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Vernaccini of Batavia; grandchildren, Joseph S. (Tracey) Vernaccini, Michael S. Vernaccini and Melissa M. Vernaccini (Matt Loughry); great-grandchildren, Joseph, Carrie and Nathan Vernaccini, Troy and Kendall Loughry; sisters, Rose Carguilo of Warsaw and Lena Donovan of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Velma D'Angelo and Josephine (late Earl) Luce; brother-in-law, Steve M. (late Rose) Vernaccini, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Vernaccini (2003), her son, Steven J. Vernaccini (2008), her brothers Joseph J. (Jean), Anthony (Marge), Sam (Mary), Tom and Joe M. (Helen) D'Angelo; sisters, Josephine (Christopher) Yaquinto and Theresa D'Angelo; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Stefano and Patrina Vernaccini, brothers-in-law, Sam (Beatrice) and Frank (Grace) Vernaccini and sister-in-law Florence (Russell) Vinci.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 ~ 5 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs.Vernaccini's family at   www.falconefuneralhome.com.

ALABAMA CENTER - Terrance D. Bauer, 57, of Alabama Center, passed away unexpectedly Monday, (February 25, 2019), at United Memorial Medical Center.

Terry was born November 26, 1961, in Warsaw, son of the late Charles W. and Gloria M. (Matteson) Bauer.

He was a member of ABATE and a past member of the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a gifted mechanic and could fix most anything.  He loved his Harley and spending time with his family; particularly his grandchildren.

Surviving are his son, Joseph (Jolene Cipra) Bauer of Bethany; grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon, Jayci, D'Angelo, and Paisley; siblings, Albert Bauer of Eden; Oria (late Thomas) Karroach of Allegany, Cheryl (Gary) Heim of Clarksville, TN, and Gail (Patrick) Gast of Felton, PA.

Terry was preceded in death by two siblings, Leslie Bauer and Karen Wawrzyniak.      

Friends may call from 3 - 7 PM on Monday at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield; where Terry's Funeral Service will immediately following calling at 7:00 PM.  Burial will be in the spring in Alabma Cemetery, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to The Bauer Family.

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

  Rita J. Salvador, 89, of Batavia passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing. She was born on August 11, 1929 to the late Louis and Mildred (Jacobs) Salvador.  In addition to her parents, Rita is predeceased by her brother; Valentine Salvador and sister; Beatrice Grazioplene.

Rita loved spending time with her family, reading and listening to music.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ARC of Genesee & Orleans 64 Walnut St. Batavia, NY 14020 or Genesee County Mental Health 5130 E. Main St. Rd. Suite #2 in Batavia. 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.

Lois M. Reed, 93 of Perry, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Syracuse to the late Glenn W. (Dorothy H. Hoisington) Stiles. She is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Whittaker.

Mrs. Reed retired as an Art Teacher from Perry Central School and served as Art Club Advisor. She was a member of LaGrange Baptist Church, Betta Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Mutual Friends Group, New York State Teachers Association and Class Original. She served as Class of 1966 Advisor, a Sunday School Teacher and Pioneer Girl Leader. Lois loved painting with oils and watercolors.

She is survived by her beloved husband George Reed of Perry, whom she married April 13, 1974; son Donald (Gloria) Reed of Perry; and two nephews.   

Friends are invited to an 11:00 AM Celebration of Life on Saturday March 2, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 28 Main St, Wyoming, NY 14591. She will be laid to rest in Crawford Cemetery, Salamanca.    

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LaGrange Baptist Church, 7092 Lagrange Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. For more information please call 585-237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Batavia - Elaine T. Brunette, 87, of Batavia, formerly of Camillus, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Elaine was born July 13, 1931, in Ilion, New York, the daughter of the late Wilfred Brunette and Vina Yando Brunette.

Elaine was a graduate of Ilion High School, Central City Business Institute in Syracue and a graduate of Onondage Community College. She was a Secretary for the Bond Division of the United States Treasury Department in Syracuse and retired as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration in Syracuse. A member of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus where she made numerous rosaries for the church, she was an avid reader who enjoyed to travel.

She is survived by her brother, Brian W. (Nora) Brunette of Caledonia; nieces and nephews, Mary (Frank) Cannon, Elizabeth (Paul) Hofmaster, Daniel (Stacey) Brunette, Ann (Dale) Adams and Thomas J. Brunette and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be no visitation. Elaine's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2nd at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street with Fr. James Fugle officiating. She will be entombed in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elaine's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Regional School, 2 Summit Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Elaine's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

Catherine H. Schrader, 98 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday (February 21, 2019) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

She was born February 28, 1920 in Astoria, NY, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Burkhardt Eibl.

Catherine was a homemaker all of her life and family truly evolved at the center. She enjoyed cooking, baking and babysitting, starting with her own children and eventually watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When she was able to walk around her neighborhood, she enjoyed spending time at the Salvation Army and the Senior Center, which would find her participating in some kind of activity.

She is predeceased by her husband, Harold Schrader, who passed away in 1972 and her seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Susan (Ronald) Dibble of Batavia, Michael “Mick” (Cheryl) Schrader of Batavia and Sally (Robert) Dobreski of Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren, Patricia (Charles) Fales of Batavia, Paul (Amber) Dibble of Batavia, Jennifer (Christopher) Rollins of Albany, NY and Scott (Christine) Schrader of Batavia. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North St, Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of sympathy may be shared 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.

 

 

BATAVIA - Frank P. Bellucci, 63, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (February 21, 2019), at Buffalo General Hopital.

He was born November 18, 1955, in Batavia, a son of the late John and Mary (Riolo) Bellucci.

Frank was a life long self-employed contractor in the Batavia area.  He served his country honorably with the Air Force from 1974-76 as a Precision Photographic Electronics Mechanic.  He was a dedicated patriot.

He is the husband of Patricia (Welsh) Bellucci of Batavia; father of Frankie (Mariah) Bellucci, II of Niagara Falls; grandfather of Paisley Bellucci; and brother of   Sharon (Charlie Murphy) Bellucci of Albany.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St., Batavia, where Frank's Memorial Service will be held immediately following calling at 6:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frank's memory may be made to the Bellucci Family.  Burial will take place privately in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.