Obituaries

BATAVIA – Kathleen D. “Kate” Martin, 64, of West Batavia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday (Sept. 23, 2016) with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer.

She was born March 26, 1952 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Clayton J. and Dorothy Riter Martin.

Surviving are her brothers Richard C. and Donald A. Martin, of West Batavia, an Aunt, Eleanor Bartz of Joplin, Mo., and many cousins.

Kate, as she was known to her many friends, was a 1970 graduate of Pembroke Central School and Genesee Community College. She worked in an office at the college and also at the Salvation Army in the early 1970s and even volunteered as a bell ringer at Christmas. She then found her life’s work at the Batavia VA Medical Center working in several offices and lastly as a voluntary service specialist, retiring in 2010.

She belonged to the Museum Quilt Guild, was treasurer for the local DAR chapter and was a graduate of Leadership Genesee. She enjoyed country music and went to many concerts. She also enjoyed line dancing and square dancing and could be found at many local square dances. Another passion of hers was sewing and playing golf at many local courses. Kate also was secretary for the East Pembroke Cemetery Association, was an election inspector and belonged to the East Pembroke Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an excellent cook and baked many wedding cakes. Kate could be found at many fundraisers for veterans organizations and would help pass out gifts to patients at the VA on Christmas morning and also helped get toys ready to pass out at Christmas for the Salvation Army.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the C. B. Beach and Son Mortuary, 4-6 Main St., Corfu. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia.

Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Genesee Cancer Assistance or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, N.Y. 14021.

The family wishes to thank all of her friends who helped out during her illness.

Bergen - George W. Taylor, Jr., 74, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday (September 22, 2016) at the New York State Veteran's Home in Batavia.

George was born May 16, 1942 in Wheatfield, a son of the late George W. and Mary (Isaacs) Taylor, Sr.

A veteran, he served with the United States Coast Guard.  George was the owner of Memories in Warsaw and along with his wife owned Taylor's in Bergen.  He also worked at H & R Block and eventually prepared taxes independently.  George loved music and was a former mason.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah (Coppola) Taylor of Bergen; his children, Christina Kennan of Florida, Sherri (Joseph) Morris of North Carolina and George W. Taylor III of Florida; two step-children, Pamela (Mike) Barber of South Carolina and Benjamin (Beth) Farnsworth of Arizona; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He is a brother of the late Al Taylor and Carol Granger.  

Calling hours are Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the conclusion of calling hours also at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

 

Arthur “Bruce” Klossner, 79 of Darien Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at his home. He was born May 21, 1937 in Batavia, to the late William (Bernice Yates) Klossner. Mr. Klossner is preceded in death by a brother Alson Klossner.

Mr. Klossner worked for United Airlines in Buffalo for 36 years. He traveled extensively with his wife Elane, enjoyed their trips to Europe and wintered in Florida. Bruce was an avid snowmobiler in his younger years; he played the accordion and enjoyed working on cars. He was a family man that loved being with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife Elane (Rousseau) Klossner of Darien Center; sons Jeffrey (Lisa) of E. Amherst; J. Scott (Lois) Klossner of Rockaway Beach, NY; daughter Laura Klossner of Casselberry, FL; brother Keith (Judy) Klossner of Darien; sister Shirley (Willis) Teachen of Darien; grandchildren Brian (Fiancée Michelle) and Jenna Klossner, along with many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to call on Thursday September 29, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Darien Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York www.alz.org. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

JERRY L. ROLL

Age 63, of Cowlesville, NY died Thursday September 8, 2016 at his home. He was born July 27, 1953 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Robert G. and Eileen (Henskee) Roll. 

Mr. Roll is a Vietnam Veteran having served with the United States Marine Corp. A self-employed general contractor he was the owner of Jerry's General for many years and was an avid hunter and fisher. 

Surviving is his daughter, Lorelei (Shawn Gaylord) Roll of Batavia; siblings, John (late Bernice) Roll of Pavilion, Judy (Bob Edwards) Roll of Kendall, James (Marlene) Roll of Alden, Jean (late Rick Landroche) Caplick of Kendall, Jay Roll of Alden; grandchildren, Ethan, Lilly, Dominic, Sebastian & Rocco Gaylord; along with nephews, David, Mark, Mike and Robert. 

The Roll family invites family and friends to join them in a Celebration of Jerry's Life and Military Honors 2:00PM Sunday September 25 at the DIBBLE FAMILY CENTER 4110 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020, where a luncheon will immediately follow. Memorials in his memory are suggested to the family. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Jerry with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

 

 

  Douglas G. McDanel, age 66 of Perry passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home.
Doug was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1950 to the late Raymond and Andrea (Dunsieth) McDanel. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter; Mallory R. McDanel.

Doug was a graduate of Churchville Chili High School and attended Roberts Wesleyan College. He was a self employed artist owning and operating Cornucopia Frame Shop in Perry. Mr. McDanel was an active member of the Baptist Church of Perry where he was the sound man for 30 years. He was the current curator for the The Stowell-Wiles Art Gallery located at the Perry Public Library. He attended many conferences in Japan and Texas for the Dard Hunter Conference of Paper Making. He was a proud member of the Rochester Botanical Garden Club and the Arts Council for Wyoming County. He enjoyed gardening, painting, paper making, framing art, traveling and camping.

He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (Tuttle) McDanel whom he married on July 7, 1973; 2 daughters, Megan (James) Samaniego of Pomona, CA and Caitlin McDanel of Seattle WA;  a son Ryan (Kimmie) McDanel of Perry; a brother Bruce McDanel of Durham, NC; brother-in-law William (Donna) Tuttle of Hamburg; granddaughter Sage Helen Samaniego; nieces Whitney Klasic and Brittany Cavenaugh; nephews Bill and Geoff Tuttle

There will be no prior visitation. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM at The Baptist Church of Perry. 77 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530.

Any monetary donations will be used for the upkeep of Douglas's authentic Japanese garden at 45 Watrous Street Perry, NY 14530. 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.

DAVID F. COUGHLIN, JR.

Age 42, of Bradenton, FL, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at his home. He was born March 26, 1974 in Batavia, NY and was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie (Seitz) Coughlin on February 24, 2016. 

David was employed by Overhead Door Co. of Sarasota, he was a 1993 graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, enjoyed fishing, sports, especially the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. He was a Willie Nelson fan and loved his four legged companions, Bailey & Sammy. 

Surviving are his parents, David F. and Carol (Bush) Coughlin Sr. of Batavia and his sister, Michelle (Chris) Rhodes of Wyoming, nieces and nephews, Hailey, Brittany, Ryan and Michael. 

The family will be present from 4 - 5:30PM Saturday September 24 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where a Celebration of David's Life will begin at 5:30PM with dinner at the Dibble Family Center following services. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to the family. 

Please share your memories of David with his family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

THE FAMILY OF DAVID F. COUGHLIN, JR. IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

 

 

Edmond J. Rorick, 96, of Mankato, MN, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday September 19, 2016 under Hospice Care at Cottagewood in Mankato. He was born August 10, 1920 in Lorain, OH to the late James Rorick and the late Florence (Murray) Burkhart. Mr. Rorick is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lillian (Bilich) Rorick, brother David Rorick and sister Ruth Mallinder, daughter and son-in-law Donna (Robert) Meidenbauer.

Mr. Rorick was the number one Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rorick retired from Carborundum in Niagara Falls and then went on to manage the warehouse at Wortzman Furniture well into his 80’s.    

He is survived by his children Paula (Harry) Wortzman of Batavia, David (Jenni) Rorick of Minnesota, JoAnne Burkhart, brother in law Robert Leffke of Texas. 9 Grandchildren Alysia (David) Thibault, Ashley Yunke, Jamie Wortzman, Leanna (Daniel) DiRisio, Stefan and Andrew Rorick, Eric (Darlene) Meidenbauer, Robert (Cindy) Meidenbauer, Lori Eady; 11 great-grandchildren Leo and Ryan Thibault, Vincent and Luciana DiRisio, Cara (Kevin) Maluchnik, William and Kassidy Meidenbauer, Randi Ellen (Juan) Vasquez, Rebekah and Nikita, Beau Eady, one great-great-granddaughter Felicity, along with several nieces and nephews.   

Friends are invited to call on Saturday September 24, 2016 from 1 to 2 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  A 2:00 PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cottagewood Senior Community 300 Bunting Lane, Mankato, MN 56001 or Mayo Clinic Hospice 1400 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visitwww.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Rose Mary Kujawski, 88, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (September 19, 2016) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. 

She was born October 10, 1927 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carrie Joy Barone. 

Rose was a Registered Nurse and employed by the former St. Jerome Hospital, St. Luke Manor and Batavia Nursing Home prior to her retirement. She was a member of Ascension Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society, bible study group and bereavement committee. She was also a member of the Notre Dame Prayer Group and the Polish Falcons. Rose enjoyed golfing, crocheting, knitting, sketching and painting with oil and water colors. Most of all she enjoyed her family and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Alphonso Kujawski, who died October 2, 1998 and brothers, Salvatore Barone and Frank Barone. 

Survivors include two daughters, Joan (David) Donnelly of Pittsford, NY and Susan Kujawski of Denver, CO. Four sons, Paul (Rose) Kujawski of Corpus Christi, TX, James (LuAnne) Kujawski of Batavia, Michael (Julie) Kujawski of Rush, NY and Thomas Kujawski of Denver, CO.  Grandchildren, Rebecca Schroeder, Jessica Kujawski, James Kujawski, Melanie Roth, Sarah Marsh, Daniel Donnelly, Michael Kujawski, Kristen Kujawski, Nicholas Kujawski, Nelson Greening and Brian Greening. Great-grandchildren, Joshua Schroeder, Aaron and Adam Kujawski, Tyler Roth, Ethan and Moria Marsh and Joel Greening. Sister Mary Grace Marshall. Brothers in-law, Anthony Kujawski, Henry Kujawski. Sisters in-law, Grace Barone, Gloria Barone, Florence Kujawski, Mildred Kujawski, and Marian Malczewski. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (Sept. 23rd) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA.. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 9:30am at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan and Sumner Sts). Entombment will be in the Fr. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

The Ascension Parish Rosary Society will recite the rosary Friday, 3:30pm at the funeral home.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, Activities Dept., 10 Munson St., LeRoy, NY 14482 or WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer's Assoc., 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Expressions of condolence 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.

 

 

June Lakin Stuerzebecher, 85, of Cortland formerly of Perry passed away on Friday September 16, 2016 at the Cortland Park Nursing Home where she had been residing for the past 5 weeks while recovering from her third neck surgery. June was born in Perry, NY on August 28, 1931 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Yencer) Lakin.

June had lived in Cortland, NY for 16 years with her husband. She worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill and was a Food Service Unit Manager at SUNY Geneseo for many years. She enjoyed gardening, working outside as well as knitting and crocheting. She designed a complete renovation of their home in 2006 and helped with repairs to the house from a smoke damaged interior in 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years; Robert (Bob) Stuerzebecher, daughter; Cynthia (Bob) Lacey of Wyoming, NY, son; Kim Zanghi of Syracuse, NY, 6 grandchildren; Jennifer Straub, Colleen Smith, Brenda Lacey Jessica (Matthew) Hume, Richard (Lacey) Lacey and Kathryn (Lendle Tucker) Lacey, 12 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by 2 brothers Kenneth and John Lakin.

Family and friends may call from 1:00-2:00PM on Thursday September 22, 2016 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 2:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home.  She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or visit www.cancer.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.

FRANK J. DiANTONIO

Age 66, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday evening September 17, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1950 in Batavia, NY, a son of Concetta (Gravanda) DiAntonio of Batavia and the late George A. DiAntonio.  

Mr. DiAntonio was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's) and worked for 37 years for the New York State Department of Corrections. 

Surviving along with his mother are his loving sisters, Mary Jo (Rick) Thomas of Batavia, Sharon (Ron) Robbins of Batavia, Georgina (Bob Lawton) Buck of Oakfield and Debra (Robert) Barnard of Batavia along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  

The DiAntonio family invites all to celebrate Frank's Mass of Christian Burial 10:00AM Thursday September 22 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site), he will be laid to rest with his father in St. Joseph's Cemetery, memorials are suggested to Homecare & Hospice, Inc. 

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

 

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

 

  

 

Batavia ~ Sarah R. Zinni, age 87, formerly of Tracy Avenue, passed away Sunday morning (Sept. 18, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

     She was born May 11, 1929 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Malone O'Geen.

     Mrs. Zinni was very devoted to her family and her faith.  She was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society at St. Anthony's Church in Batavia.  She worked for over 40 years as a waitress at Batavia Downs and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, as well as spending time in casinos.

     She is survived by her sons, John (Christine) Zinni of Fredonia, Robert (Karen) Zinni of Batavia and Richard (Cathy) Zinni of LeRoy; her grandchildren, David, Matthew, Mark, Elizabeth, Sarah, Joseph (Amy), Robert, Mary, Diana and John; her great-grandchildren, Louie and Josie; her siblings, Frank (Rosie) O'Geen of Batavia, Salvatore (Joan) O'Geen, Philip (JoAnn) O'Geen, Joseph (Donna) O'Geen and Connie Cecere, all of LeRoy; along with many nieces and nephews.

     She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Zinni in 1999, her brother, James O'Geen and her sister, Palmina O'Geen.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy with interment to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia.

     Memorials are suggested to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, N.Y. 14021

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

     Mrs. Zinni and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Batavia - Sabrina A. Cassidy, 38, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Highland Hospital.

Sabrina was born January 6, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Steven Scandalito of Columbus, Ohio and Shena (Macario “Mac”) Garcia of Columbus, Ohio.

Sabrina loved being home to raise her children and will be remembered by her family as a beautiful, dedicated caring mother. She was eager and excited for the anticipated arrival of her first grandchild.

Surviving along with her parents is her husband, Angelo A.  Cassidy, whom she married October 13, 2007; her children,  Manuel Delrosario, Shena Cassidy  and Ryan Cassidy, all of Batavia; two sisters, Gina Morgan and Stephanie Scandalito, both of Columbus, Ohio; her mother-in-law, Cindy Seppie of LeRoy; grandparents, Ted (Ruth) Cassidy of Pavilion and several aunts and uncles, including Glenn (Delcina) Cassidy of LeRoy. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is the sister of the late Wayne Scandalito, who passed away on March 25, 2013 and granddaughter of the late Dan (Cleo) Davidson.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where her services will follow at 6 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the family. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Sabrina’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

KEVIN WOODHAMS (KYEONGSEOP KIM)

Age 25, of Batavia, died unexpectedly Monday September, 5 2016. He was born January 6, 1991 in Ulsan City, South Korea a son of Jukeun Kim and Youngim Nam of S. Korea. 

Kevin arrived in the U.S.A. in February and instantly fell in love with America, he enjoyed Starbucks Coffee, McDonalds and Wegmans but always enjoyed his Korean favorites. He enjoyed music, local parks and gazing at the stars in the night sky. 

Surviving along with his parents is his loving husband, James R. Woodhams, III of Batavia and a brother, Gwangseop Kim in S. Korea. 

Family will be present to share fond memories of Kevin with friends from 6-8PM on Monday September 19 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020. Burial will be held privately by the family and memorials in his memory can be made to the family. 

Please share your memories of Kevin with his family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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