Obituaries

  Ted Curly Cole, 84, of Greece, formerly of Batavia passed away on February 7, 2022 at Highland Hospital. He was born in Rock Mountain, North Carolina on January 2, 1938 to Mr.  & Mrs. Victor & Leola Cole,

He grew up truly understanding the importance of family as one of the ten Cole children. Ted was predeceased by three of his brothers; Mr. Walker Cole, Mr. Allen Cole, and Mr. Wydell Cole, and five sisters; Ms. Addie-Mae Cole, Mrs. Bonndie Gaymon, Mrs. Victoria Reese, Ms. Leola Cole, and Pastor Hazel Tucker. He leaves behind his beloved sister Mrs. Betty Martin, brother in law U.J. (Annie Ruth) Jones, and sister in law Dorothy Billington.

Ted and his wife Bernice were married in 1957 and had seven children together; Ellouise Evans (Victor-predeceased), Michael Cole (Betsy), Helen Allen (Cyrus-Predeceased), Curtis Cole, Gregory Cole-predeceased, Timothy Cole- predeceased, and Jeffery Cole (Liz). He also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Marya, Darius, Kristen, Sierra, Kiesha, Dominique, Labue, Gregory, Stephen, Bunnie, Connie, Kan, Trevor, Jeff Jr. Jordan, Craig, and Tobot. He also leaves behind over twenty-three great grandchildren, and a whole host of nieces and nephews.

His loss is felt throughout the entire family and he will be missed eternally. The comfort to the family comes with knowing he was reunited with his wife, children, and family.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours from on Monday February 14, 2022 from 10:00-11:00AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. A Repass will follow Services at Batavia Downs Racetrack.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North St. in Batavia. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

Batavia - Vivian A.  Taggert, "Ting", age 60, longtime employee at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at her home.

She was born on Thursday, September 28th, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana a daughter of the late Leo F. Taggert and Florine A. Brumsted Taggert.

Vivian who was affectionately known as "Ting" loved to walk, listen to WBTA Radio and watch Channel 7 News. She enjoyed taking trips to the 1000 Islands and will be remembered for her infectious laugh. She enjoyed Friday evening dinners with her granddaughter Emma, who was the light of her life, at Sport of Kings Restaurant and their shopping trips to Wal-Mart and Dollar General.

Surviving are her daughter, Stephanie Lapp of Lockport; her granddaughter who affectionately called her "Nanni", Emma Sponaugle of Lockport; her fiancé, John Dumar of Batavia; her siblings, Vickie Tost of Oakfield, Edward (Audrey) Taggert of Batavia, Randy (Peggy) Taggert of Ontario, Douglas (Christine) Taggert of Hornell, and her twin brother, Kevin Taggert of Greece, along with several nieces and nephews.  

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 from 2:00 pm  to 4:00 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Vivian’s Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at 4:00 pm. She will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rochester Regional Health Foundations, Attn: Lipson Cancer Institute Memorial, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

LeRoy ~  Larry A. Andrews, age 79, of Summit Street, passed away Saturday afternoon (February 5, 2022) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

     He was born January 3, 1943 in Springville, N.Y., a son of the late Bernell and Louise Vogt Andrews Sr.

     Larry will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend.  He cherished his time spent with family and friends, especially when they’d get together at Silver Lake.

     He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Maryja Maksymiw Andrews; his children, William (Peggy) Andrews, Angela (Patrick) Kennedy and Krista (Todd) Goff; grandchildren, Kaetlyn Andrews; Bailey, Teagan (Tommy), Farryn Kennedy; Eden and Ava Goff; siblings, Peter, Ken, John Andrews , along with many nieces, nephews and close friends.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by many brothers and his sister.

    Services for Larry will be announced at a later date. 

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

     Mr. Andrews and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Sharon Manes, 77, of Batavia, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia.

Sharon was born September 23, 1944 in Alexander, a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Zimnick) Hellerman.

Sharon enjoyed crafting, pottery, painting and calligraphy.

Surviving are her son, Dana (Jayne) Manes of Batavia; a brother, David Hellerman of Florida; a sister, Barbara (Jim) Manes of Oakfield; grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Sharon is predeceased by her son, Scott Manes.  

Sharon's Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm (please note the change in service time from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm) on Saturday at St. Anthony's, 114 Liberty Street in Batavia.   

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

Arrangements for Sharon were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield, (585) 948-5325.

Batavia - Susan J.  Schuler, 62 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

She was born Tuesday, July 14th, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William Covington and Jean Robbins Covington.

A dedicated employee at Steve's Styles in Batavia, she devoted much of her life to her clients and was a member of City Church. Sue loved visiting her children and spending time with her granddaughters, Avery and Charlee Sue. She enjoyed tending to her gardens and flower beds with meticulous detail, going to flea markets and antiquing.

Surviving are her children, Brandon (Ashlee Hoban) Schuler of Riva, Maryland and Alicia (Shawn) Montgomery of Tehachapi, California; granddaughters, Avery Schuler and Charlee Sue Montgomery; Brandon and Alicia's father, Kelly Schuler of Batavia; step-sons, Bret (Lee) Russell of Landsdale, Pennsylvania and Kyle (Yvonne) Russell of Hampton, Maine; her sisters, Claudia (Hal) Mitchell of Buffalo and Robin (David) Drawdy of Charleston, South Carolina; her niece, Kaitlyn (Matthew) Rogalski of Buffalo; her sister-in-law, Jeanne Covington of Ocala, Florida and her lifelong companion and loving dog Bear.

She is predeceased by her brother, Thomas Covington and his daughter, Sheryl Marie Covington.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, February 13th, 2022 from City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Parma Union Cemetery, Hilton.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or the American Cancer Society, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14620. To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Chuck Tomaszewski, 59, of Batavia passed away February 7^th, 2022 in the company of his 2 daughters and his best friend. He was born on December 9, 1962 in Batavia to Arthur and Rose (Courchaine) Tomaszewski.

Chuck was a very loved Father, brother, son, friend, Dziadzia and community member. Chuck coached many as a football coach at Notre Dame high school for 17 years. He was also the spirited lead singer of the band Unruly. He loved being on stage and entertaining people. He was always singing, laughing, and having fun. And who could ever forget that smile!

He is survived by his brother and 2 sisters, his 2 loving daughters, Jennifer (Cain) Catino and Jenell (Brandon) Miller, 8 grandchildren that were the light of his life and many, many friends that he considered family. 

There will be no prior calling hours or Services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Notre Dame High School 73 Union St. Batavia, NY 14020. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

  After a journey of 94 years as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Leona M. Pastore passed away peacefully Sunday February 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 21, 1927 in Batavia, Leona is predeceased by her husband of 70 years; Philip P. Pastore Jr.; her parents Leo and Mary (Fabio) Azzi; in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Philip Pastore Sr.; brother Charles Azzi; sisters Veronica Martin, Matilda Syracuse, Barbara Leone and great-granddaughter Delilah Rae Graham.

She is survived by her six children; Michael (Nancy) Pastore of Key West, FL., Paulette Pontillo of North Palm Beach, FL., Georgeann (David) Hartman of Nashville, TN., Phyllis (Timothy) Beers Sr. of Denver, CO., Patricia Olverd of Richmond Hill, GA, Vincent (Kayleen) Pastore of Le Roy; Aunt Lena Pastore of FL.; sister Virginia Bass of CA; grandchildren Micah Pastore, Timothy (Gretchen) Pastore, Alysia (David) Thibault, Jamie Wortzman, Tony Pontillo, Philip Pontillo, Gary Call Hanley, Timothy (Sara) Beers Jr., Georgia Lee (Marc) Graham, Jessica (David) Blum, Ashley (Jared) Parkey and David Olverd Jr. along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Leona’s favorite quote was “Life is a Song, Love is the Music”. Her love of music began at the age of seven in a performance of “The Little Drummer Boy” and at eleven years of age she joined the St. Anthony’s Senior Choir, becoming a soloist performing at all church functions. In her senior year she became the soloist with The Choristers of Rochester Civic Orchestra, where she sang for multiple organizations, churches and functions throughout the state.

After graduation from High School she went on to study at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. where she majored in voice. Upon finishing college, she married her husband and began raising her family, all while remaining active in her church and St. Anthony’s School, where she became President of the PTA. Continuing with her love of music she became the guest soloist for the Genesee Symphony, produced and performed on WBTA Radio with her own show, was the soloist for the “Genesee Choral” and “Ars Nova Singers”.  She also became an organist for St. Anthony’s Church and appeared in many Rotary Club Broadway local productions, Brigadoon, Mame, Camelot, Sound of Music and others.

She became involved with the Genesee Symphony Orchestra and served on the board for many years also becoming the Historian from 2003-2013 and chaired the Diamond Jubilee 60^th Anniversary. Leona was recognized as an outstanding Italian American by the Paolo Busti Foundation for her accomplishments in music and was associated with the author John Gardner Society and a member of the Holland Land Office.

“Life is a Song, Love is the Music”

Friends are invited to call on Friday February 11, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date. Mrs. Pastore will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com PO Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021 or the Genesee Symphony Orchestra, GSO PO Box 391 Batavia, NY 14021. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

  Frank Albert Meier Jr., 95, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born March 2, 1926 to the late Frank A. Meier and Dora Wagner Meier. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia I. Meier in 2013; brothers, Allen (Bessie) Meier, Leonard Meier and Richard Meier.

Mr. Meier was a lifelong resident of Alexander and graduated from Alexander Central School in 1943. He farmed all his life with the family at Meier Brothers Farm and served on the Niagara Milk Cooperative Board of Directors. Mr. Meier was a life member of Alexander Fire Department, Alexander United Methodist Church, Alexander Happy Agers, Older Boys and Girls and the Alexander Zoning Board of Appeals.

He is survived by his children, David (Cindy) Meier of Corfu, Douglas (Cathy Bishop) Meier of Alexander, John (Cherish) Meier of Alexander, Linda (John) Hume of Batavia; grandchildren, Adam and Jacob Meier of Alexander, Lauren and Nicole Hume of Batavia; sister-in-law, Jane Meier, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2 to 3pm at Marley Funeral Home, LLC., 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. A 3:00pm Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alexander Fire Department, P.O. Box 336, Alexander, NY 14005. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

  Devoted wife and loving mother Anna Maria Potwora, 63 passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side on February 6, 2022.  She is predeceased by her mother Joanne Kramer, father Nick Kramer and brother Timothy Kramer.

Anna known to her childhood family and friends as Anna Banana was born in Butler, PA and is survived by her sister Babs Genamore and brother Michael Kramer.

Anna took a chance on love when she met her husband of 45 years Mark Potwora at a drum corps show and moved to Batavia, NY.  Family was everything to Anna.  Her selflessness and unconditional love for her children Nicole McCulloch (and Bill) and Eric Potwora (and Andrea) were unparalleled.  Family was so important that she battled and beat an un-survivable cancer so she could live on to be a caring and adoring Nana to her five grandchildren Lorelai, Molly, Natalie, Lucy and Chloe. Anna had such a giving nature.  She loved shopping for presents for her family and always had to make sure they all had amazing Christmases and birthdays.  That giving heart extended into the community in her jobs at the nursing home, local restaurants and UMMC.  

She always talked about how  grateful she was to be surrounded by family including her Aunt Shirley Zarnick, mother  in law Maxine Potwora, her sister in law Beth Walsh, brother in law Greg Potwora and all her cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Her love of angels was emulated in her contagious laugh, illuminating smile and heart of gold.   

The family will receive friends on Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 at 10:15 am. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian will be held at the church following the visitation. A private burial at St. Joseph's cemetery will be held at a later date.  

Contributions may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance in Anna's memory. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

William Vincent Leonard III, 50 resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home on January 31, 2022. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William Jr. and Susan Leonard.

He enjoyed his time working as an EMT and a Firefighter.

Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Tina Leonard, daughter, Kim Hawkins (Chris), son Nick Zwetsch, mother and stepfather, Susan Braver and Norman Bower, father and stepmother, William Jr.and Pam Leonard, grandchildren; Christain Cruz, Selena Cruz and Peyton Hawkins, sisters; Tracy Leonard, Donna Wagner, Katherine Greenwald, Brianna Leonard, brother, Joseph Braver, nieces; Susan Greenwald, Winnie Greenwald, Bella Delsinl, nephews; Max Greenwald, David Wagner, Thomas Wagner, brothers in law, Thomas Wagner, Steve McBlane and members of the Fluvanna Fire Dept. including Chief Walid Al-jabiri.

There will be no formal services held at this time. You are encouraged to share a message of condolence by visiting his memorial webpage at www.companionfuneral.com

Carmela Gualtieri passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2022 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents Antoinette (Zinni) Gualtieri and Joseph Gualtieri, three of her siblings Teresa (Gualtieri) Ianni, Donato Gualtieri and D. Jean (Gualtieri) Burns.

She leaves behind six siblings, Elizabeth (Sister Carmen) Gualtieri, Salvatore (Patricia) Gualtieri, Nicholas (Janet) Gualtieri, Albert (Mary) Gualtieri, Carmen Gualtieri and Paul (Michael) Gualtieri. She was known as “Aunt Carm” to several nieces and nephews, Rebecca and Andrew Burns, Joseph and David Ianni, Nicholas, Andrea, Joseph and Daniel Gualtieri, Mark and Deanna Gualtieri, Cara and Albert Gualtieri, Michael, Donna and John Gualtieri.

Carmela was born in Batavia NY and lived most of her life on Morton Avenue with the exception of a several year career interval working at the Derby Pharmacy in Derby NY. She served selflessly many years as a member of the St. Jerome Hospital guild. Carmela found particular enjoyment staying in touch with and sharing a meal with old friends from high school, relatives and members of the Italian community of the historic St. Anthony Catholic Church in Batavia. She remained active in parish activities even through those more challenging transitional times.

Carmela served as primary care giver to our mother ensuring her comfort during her aging years. Soon after the death of our mother she took on the role of  family matriarch and her home continued to frequently be the center of family gatherings and focal point of celebrating our family history.

She will be remembered for her generosity, strong personality. independence, compassion, those moments of sage wisdom, strong will and dare I say occasional stubbornness.  

Carmela's services will be held privately at a later date and she will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 625 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220, www.sistersofmercy.org/donate.

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

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

Carol Ferrara Rowcliffe, 79 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (February 2, 2022) at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born March 4, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Anna Konieczny Ferrara.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald Rowcliffe, who passed away in 2016. Grandsons, Austin Rowcliffe and Daniel DiFrancesco.

Survivors include her children, Carrie (Joe) Difrancesco, Tara (Mike) Minor and Shawn (Michele) Rowcliffe & her kitty, Marshmallow. Brother, Jack (Joyce) Ferrara. Grandchildren, Madelyn Minor, Travis Minor, Mitchel Minor, Olivia Rowcliffe, Angi DiFrancesco, Leah (TJ) Peca, Jimmy (Lindsay Manning) DiFrancesco, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date.

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.

 

 

  Ernest J. Glaus, oldest son of Joseph E. and Clara (Schenck) Glaus, passed peacefully at his home in Sheldon, NY on February 1, 2022.  He had just turned 93 the week before.  Ernest was first of 5 children to be born in Sheldon – his parent emigrated from Switzerland in 1928.  When Ernie was in First Grade he went to a small local Sheldon School – where he learned English from his first-grade teacher, and then proceeded to teach his parents English. 

Ernie was a veteran of the U. S. Army, spent time stateside and then was sent to Japan & Korea in the early 1950’s, before the Korean War.  Other than his time in the Army, Ernie was pretty much a homebody - and enjoyed when company/relatives came to visit from Switzerland, or friends would stop in to the farm to visit, have a cup of coffee, and solve world problems. 

Ernest and Viola (Gebel) Glaus were married at St. Nicholas Church in North Java on July 24^th, 1954 and were married for 33 years. Vi was his right hand on the farm, yet kept a lovely home & flowerbeds. Vi was a talented cook, homemaker and was actively involved in the community and the Church.  They had 6 children over the course of their marriage. 

Ernie owned and operated a Dairy Farm in Sheldon with his wife Vi who passed in 1987 and then with his son Mark who continues to operate the family farm on Humphrey Road today.  Ernie and his father, Joseph farmed with horses and eventually the horses were replaced by a trusty Farmall M tractor – it was a BIG deal then.   

Ernie loved his Pall Mall Red Cigarettes, Pepsi, sweets, candy bars, a good cup of coffee, his 1994 Chevy Camaro, International/Farmall Tractors, flipping quarters with the guys at L & W - and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children- Cindy Stoddard (Dale Snyder), Mark, & Dan Glaus, all residing in Varysburg.  Daughter Anne (Steve) Abt, of Lyndonville, and Pete (Cheryl) Glaus, of Attica. Also surviving are 7 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren.  A sister, Esther (Glaus) Miller is his only surviving sibling and lives in North Java.   A sister-in-law, Marian (Gebel) LeFort resides in Strykersville, as well as many nieces and nephews.   

Ernie was predeceased by his wife Viola, his son Michael, and grandson Jacob.  Siblings Robert (Huntz), Joseph (Spike) and Ruth Glaus. 

Family will be at the Holy Family Parish from 10:15 AM on Saturday, February 19^, 2022 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM at Holy Family Parish, 4316 Rt. 98, North Java, NY.  The immediate family (weather permitting) will lay him to rest next to wife Vi in St. Nicholas Cemetery, North Java, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Java Fire Company, 4274 Rt. 98 or Charlotte House, 4316 Rt. 98 – both located in North Java, NY  14113. 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.

Pavilion - Eunice Beatrice Miner, 100 of Pavilion passed away on Friday, (February 4, 2022) at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

Mrs. Miner was born November 30, 1921 in Bergen, a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Beyer.

Eunice loved to tend to her flower gardens and enjoyed bird watching, working her puzzle books, shopping, and playing Euchre. Was was a former member of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies.

Eunice is the wife of the late Floyd "Tink" Miner.

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Carl) Stephens of Stafford, Sandra (Samuel, Sr.) Moag of Pavilion, and Jean (William ) Sanderson of Lakeland, Florida; grandchildren, Robert Moag, Samuel (Laurie) Moag, Jr., David Stephens, Debbie Wolfe, Andrea Dotson, and Kelly Cooper; great-grandchildren Mandy Mae Moag, Sydney Moag, and Bailey Moag.

Preceded in death by brothers, Bernard (late Ruth) Beyer, and Robert (late Helen) Beyer; sisters, Veronica (late Steve) Stoll, and Agnes (late Jay) Shepard.

A private graveside service will be held in Stafford Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021.  

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.