Obituaries

Tracy W. Matteson, 84, of Bennington, passed away on September 26, 2019 in Buffalo. Tracy was born in Varysburg, NY on December 14, 1934 to the late Jenison and the late Alice (Spink) Matteson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine (Romesser); siblings, Dick Spink, Shirley Wright, Thelma Reiter, Noel Matteson; and his granddaughters, Lillian Rose Irene Kilner and Sara Nicole Kilner.

Tracy was a Truck Driver for 25 years with WW Kimmons & Sons and then drove a car carrier for 30 years for various companies. In his younger years, Tracy worked at the Varysburg Garage. Tracy enjoyed his time with his family. His favorite moments were those spent with his grandchildren at the Twilight Meadows Restaurant in Attica, which was his favorite place to eat.

Tracy is survived by his children, Jeffery Matteson, David (Shelley) Matteson, and Laura (Eric) Holderle; siblings, Grant Matteson and Jenny Parmerter; grandchildren, Jeffery (Nicole) Matteson, Chris (Maegan) Matteson, Jessica Matteson, Marc (Heather) Matteson, Nicholas Kilner, Zachary Holderle, Victoria Kilner, Timothy Kilner, Maverick Kilner, and Baby Holderle who is expected in December; great grandchildren, Jacob, Chelsey, Easton, Peyton, and Luke Matteson.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 4-7 PM at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.  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.

  Charles Rogers, 50, of Darien Center passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Buffalo on December 19, 1968 to the late Glenn Rogers and Patricia (Strimple) Rogers. In addition to his father, Charles is predeceased by his brother; Darrell Rogers.

Charles was a Correctional Officer at Wyoming Correctional Facility with 25 years of service. He loved riding motorcycles, hunting, and NASCAR. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle who was larger than life. Charles will be remembered for his unconditional love for this family, and those who weren’t but he still treated them as family.

He is survived by his loving wife; Nancy (Moore) Rogers; siblings Terry Rogers and Michael (Mary) Rogers; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his dog, Dolly.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday September 29, 2019 from 1:00-5:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday the 30th at the Trinity United Methodist Church 75 Main St. in Attica. Charles will be laid to rest in Summit View Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pet Connections Programs, Inc. 12935 Williston Rd. East Aurora NY, 14052 or Attica Prison Preservation Foundation 668 Exchange St. in Attica. 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.

Sally M. Shults, 87, of Batavia passed away on September 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1932 in Oakfield, the daughter of the late Hiram and Fannie (Casper) Sumeriski.

In addition to her parents, Sally is predeceased by her husband; Delton Shults; brothers Clarence, Floyd, Cedric, Edward and Donald; sisters Eloise Blackburn, Adaline Sulimowicz, Betty Sumeriski and Shirley Weber; son-in-law Matthew Burns and great-grandchilden Frank Raymond Ball and Addie Marie Burns.

Sally enjoyed traveling, going to the casino and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia (Stephen) Hall, Cathy Burns and Cheryl (Robert) Ball; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and her long time companion, Paul Nonnenberg.

There will be no prior calling hours per Sally’s request. She will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery in Oakfield at the convenience of her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

James Waldron, 80, of Utica and Ocala, FL, passed away on Monday September 23, 2019 at Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital in New Hartford. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Batavia to the late Horace and Mary Catherine (Mckenna) Waldron. James is predeceased by his siblings; Fawn Coughlin, Loretta Bauer, Winifred Cook, Horace Waldron, Patrick Waldron, Dennis Waldron.

James was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at the Utica Psychiatric Center for 38 years. He will be remembered as a wonderful and loving brother and uncle.

He is survived by his siblings; Joyce Harezga, Benjamin Waldron, Christine Moore and Margaret Gilchrist; nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 1, 2019 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:30PM Graveside Service with Military Honors will immediately follow the visitation at Morganville Cemetery on Morganville Rd. in Stafford, NY where he will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stanley Theatre 261 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501 www.thestanley.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Marie B. Niles, age 82 of Silver Springs, NY formerly of Castile, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.  She was born in Buffalo, NY on March 19, 1937 a daughter to the late Arthur “Jack” and Dorothy (Radder) Cady.

She was a 1955 graduate of East High School in Buffalo. In her teens Marie was a camp counselor for Camp Fire Girls, after graduation she worked as a long-distance telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. in downtown Buffalo. Marie worked as an inventory clerk for Fisher Price and Sears, but mostly worked in retail working for retailers Murphy’s 5 & 10, Grants, Sattler’s and Picture Island and retired from the former Champion Products Factory Outlet Store in Geneseo. A big part of her career was owning and operating Shado Lawn Dairy Farm in Delevan until 1976 and then Shado Lawn Strawberry Farm which later developed into Shado Lawn Farm Market in Castile with her late husband. In the fall the market became an attraction to many for the Pumpkin Tree they put together. After retirement she returned back to work working for Dollar Tree in Warsaw and for Letchworth State Park in camp contact.  Marie was a member of the NYS Federation of Home Bureau since 1971 in Machias, Gainesville and Perry. She enjoyed cake decorating, learning to do many crafts which she started but didn’t always finish, gardening, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Douglas (Ellen) Kelsey of Austin, TX., Mary “Peggy” (Jon Kersh) Gilbert of Arcade, Laurie (Ron) Falconer of Arcade, Joshua (Sandra) Kelsey of Boynton Beach, Fl., Michael (Margo Doughty) Niles of Perry, Nancy (Joseph) Cappadonia of Castile, siblings: Peg Germann of Cheektowaga, John (Bonnie) Cady of Rushford, Michael (Patricia) Cady of Cuba, Dorothy Krucynski of East Aurora, Randy (Maryann) Cady of SC., In-laws: Bernice (Raymond Burdick of Canaseraga, Amy (Duke) Bowman of Wyoming, Melvin (Marcia) Niles of Perry, Marvin (Ann) Niles of Warsaw, Pearl (Joseph) Eliasz of NJ, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Ervin A. Niles who passed away in 2015, son: Matthew H. Niles, grandchildren: Naish Cappadonia and Rachel Niles, and In-law: Louis Germann, Lois (David) Price.

Family and friends may call from 7-9pm on Friday Sept. 27th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry and on Saturday Sept. 28th from 9-11am where funeral services will follow at 11am. She will be laid to rest in Siloam Cemetery in Freedom.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fries Family (to benefit Marie’s nephew “Luke Fries” who is battling cancer) 8584 Jackson Hill Rd. Friendship, NY 14739. 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.

  Jackson R. “Jake” Lounsberry, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Attica, NY. He was born on February 20, 1989 in King City, California to Kenneth and the late Cherylynn (Van Nostrand) Lounsberry.

Jake was a loving and devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and neighbor. He was a talented artist and musician. He could fix anything!!He loved to walk in the woods and enjoy nature. Jake was known for his sense of humor and his fun-loving personality. Jake enjoyed skateboarding, drawing, painting, playing guitar, concerts, kayaking, bonfires with friends, and gazing up at the night stars.  He touched many lives and was a caregiver to all. His legacy and kindness will live on and will forever be close to many hearts.

Jake is survived by his father, Kenneth R. Lounsberry; his brother, Clayton (Courtney) Lounsberry; sister, Tamara Klaple; grandmother, Margaret Van Nostrand; his great aunt, Kay Van Nostrand; aunts, Cheryl (Ralph) Beckley, Denise Lounsberry- Saunders; uncles, Richard Woika, Jack (Kathy) Woika, James T. Lounsberry, William G. Lounsberry, and Jeff Van Nostrand; and special cousins, Josh Woika and Madison Van Nostrand, many cousins, relatives and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 11-1 pm at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1 pm at the funeral home. 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- Henry R. Klein, 94, of LeRoy, longtime resident of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center.

Henry was born June 12, 1925, in Batavia, a son of the late John and Margaret Winling Klein.

He retired from the City of Batavia Fire Department after 30 years of service. For over 20 years, he ran a fire extinguisher sales and service business throughout the community. A life-long member of St. Joseph's Church, he was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the DAV. He and his wife were avid square-dancers who enjoyed camping. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy during World War II and stormed Omaha Beach during the D-Day Invasion in France.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Kelley Klein, whom he married January 17, 1953; his daughters; Christine (Charles) Kuehl of East Bethany and Barbara (Paul) Hart of San Antonio, Texas; his son; David Klein of Groveland, Florida; six granddaughters; Jennifer Nagelhout, Stacey (Kelly) Mileham, Melissa (Christopher) Lacey, Ruth (Roger) Rodriguez, Amy (George) DeRosa and  Paula (JR) Rodriguez; nine great-grandchildren; his sister; Veronica Miller; his sisters-in-law; Celia Klein and Daisy Klein, and several nieces and nephews. 

He is predeceased by his brothers; Donald, Joseph, Edward, Cornelius and Paul Klein and his sisters; Helen Zorn, Cecilia Zackey, Eileen Amedick, Margaret Radice, Henrietta Imbrecht and Regina Redivivo.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28th at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia where services will immediately follow visitation. Fr. Ivan Trujilio will be officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Henry's memory may be made to the activities fund at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

JEANNE MARIE GRABER ~ Age 83, of Batavia, died peacefully Sunday September 22, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Jeanne was born March 20, 1936 in Niles, Ohio to the late Edward and Kathleen (Gratz) McConnell also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean Graber and sister, Lynne Black.

Mrs. Graber was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) for many years, she held many civil service positions in the area and was a tireless advocate for youth sports. She was one of the original board members of GAHA (Genesee Amateur Hockey Association) and GASA (Genesee Amateur Soccer Association) as her children participated along with being a volunteer with both and Genesee Community Action as well.  

Surviving are her loving children, Gary Graber of Darien, Timothy (Lisa) Graber of Lockport, Jane Graber of Batavia, Donald (Lori) Graber of OH and Anthony (Jessica) Graber of NC along with 9 cherished grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.

Please join the Graber family in celebrating Jeanne’s Mass of Christian Burial 9:30a.m. Saturday September 28, 2019 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’ Site). Memorials in her memory are suggested to the Batavia Ramparts/GAHA PO Box 9 Batavia, New York 14021.

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

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

Jacqueline A.A. Bates, 58 of Corfu, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Edward and Claudia (Wittman) Alexander. She was predeceased by a granddaughter Willow Godlove.

Jacqueline was a merchandiser for Hallmark Cards for 25 years. Jacqueline was positive and kind and loved to make people feel welcome and loved. 

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Donald A. Bates; three children, Alex Bates, Jessica Meland and Shannon Godlove; her son-in-law, Matthew Godlove; five grandchildren, Alexandria, Jade, Maddox, Harper and Ivy; her Uncle Bob and Aunt Gerry Alexander; a sister-in-law, Cindy (Barry) McCracken and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call Friday, September 27th from 4 to 8 p.m and Saturday from 11a.m to 1 p.m at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY. Services will follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS of Upstate New York

LUCILE M. (NORTON) LESSORD ~ Age 94, of Batavia, died Wednesday September 11, 2019 at the NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia. She was born in Middlebury, NY on December 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Lloyd B. and Lila M. (Fullington) Akin also preceded in death by children, Donna, Alton, Gregory and David Norton; brother, Lloyd Akin, Jr. and sister-in-law, Sandy Manley.

Lucille was an active member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, David Lessord of Batavia; children, Judith Harding of Batavia, Donald (Sue) Norton of Batavia, Suzanne (Charles) Crosley of Warsaw and Kenneth (Patty) Norton of LeRoy; sister-in-law, Rhoda Beabout of Brockport; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren with 2 more arriving soon; several nieces and nephews.

Lucile’s family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday September 28, 2019 at the Kingdom Hall 3601 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where funeral services will begin at 3p.m. Memorials in her memory can be made to the Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses c/o of the Kingdom Hall.

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

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

Ronald J. Williams – Age 86, of Batavia, passed away comfortably Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at Leroy Village Green Nursing Home. Mr. Williams was born in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Joseph L. and Cecelia E. (Romasser) Williams, also preceded in death by the love of his life, Anita M. (Platt) Williams in 2009 and sister, Norma O’Connor.

Mr. Williams is survived by his loving and only daughter, Christine J. (David) O’Geen of Batavia; brother, John C. (Sharon) Williams of Rochester; sister, Jo Ann (Thomas) Saltsgiver of Pa.; grandchildren, Jacqueline J. O’Geen of Tonawanda, Scott W. O’Geen of Batavia and great-granddaughter, Kamrie L. O’Geen of Tonawanda, along with several nieces and nephews.

Ron’s family will receive friends from 10 – 11a.m. along with a Celebration of Life immediately following the visitation on Saturday September 28, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery with full military honors.

Barbara “Bobbie/Barb” (Herzog) Clark of Buffalo, NY, Sept 23, 2019, at 82 years of age. Resided in Corfu for 35 years, and Leisurewood Park, Akron, NY and Naples, FL later in life.  Barbara graduated from Alfred State in 1957. She married the love of her life in 1958 and enjoyed more than 61 years of marriage and five children. Barbara was a devout Christian and lifelong member of the Catholic Church.  Barbara was known to help anyone that needed it. She was everything to everybody.  She enjoyed social activities being with friends and liked to play cards. She especially loved spending time with family.  
Survivors include: husband Elwood Clark; children Christopher Clark, Matthew Clark (Linda), Gregory Clark (Michelle), Elizabeth Weydig (Steven) and Aaron Clark (Corey); 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 34 nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Thursday, September 26th from 2 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu, NY.  A Celebratory Mass of Barbara's life will be held at 10 AM Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Teresa Catholic Church 5771 Buell Street,  Akron, NY with burial to follow at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, NY

LeRoy ~ Herbert Earl Pfaff, age 87, of E. Bethany-LeRoy Road, passed away Sunday afternoon (September 22, 2019) at home surrounded by his loving family.

    

 He was born March 29, 1932 in Batavia, a son of the late Lloyd and Beatrice Proper Pfaff.

     Herb was a lifetime farmer, electrician, carpenter and true jack of all trades.  He loved spending time with family, playing sports, fishing, traveling and of course, working on the farm.  Herb was an animal lover and always enjoyed his many pets.

     Herb is survived and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Donna; his five children, Jeffery (Sharon), Gregory (Sue), Douglas (Lorie), Daniel (Sally) and Kathleen (Paul); loving grandchildren; siblings, Pat, Nancy (Keith), Ginger (Ken), Richard (Ann), Shirley (Loren) and sister-in-law Joan Ridd, along with many nieces and nephews.  Herb had many close friends and a special thank you to his caregivers, Missy, Mandy, Michele and Lexy.

     Per Herb's wishes, there will be no calling hours and a private service will be held for the immediate family.

     Donations in memory of Herb may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, N.Y. 14450

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

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

LeRoy ~ Michael T. Leubner, age 21, of Linwood Road, passed away Wednesday evening (Sept. 18, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

    

 He was born December 9, 1997 in Batavia, a son of Robert W. Leubner and Charlene Griffith Cross.

     Michael will be remembered for his caring and sharing attitude.  He would do anything for anyone.  He enjoyed the outdoors - hunting, fishing, dirt bike racing and motocross.  His biggest passion though, was his loving baby boy, Ashton.

     He is survived by his father, Robert Leubner of LeRoy; mother, Charlene (Mark) Cross of Oakfield; sister, Traci (Zachary) Bosinski of Friendship, NY; son, Ashton Leubner; companion, Emily Batzel of Avon; grandfather, Basil Leubner; grandmothers, Judith Norton Harding and Barbara Cooper Griffith, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 ~ 4 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.

     Flowers are gratefully declined, with memorials suggested to the family c/o P.O. Box 187, LeRoy, N.Y.  14482.

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

Elizabeth A. "Betsi" Osterman, age 64, of Wyoming, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2019 under the care of her loving family and hospice.

She was born September 16, 1955 in New York City, daughter of the late Anna Elizabeth Glazer.

Betsi was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She worked for many years at the Wyoming County Jail in Warsaw and in more recent years, worked as a custody officer at the Batavia Federal Detention Center prior to her retirement.

Betsi was a life member of the Wyoming Hook & Ladder Company where she served as a firefighter, EMT and EMT captain. She was a proud 9/11 first responder from Wyoming County.

With her husband, Gary, Betsi cared for over 50 foster children over a 10-year span. She also had a great love for all animals, especially her birds, and at one time owned and operated an exotic pet shop. Betsi was also very proud of her 2010 Camaro Transformer Bumble Bee vehicle.

Betsi’s life was guided by her deep devotion to her Lord. It showed in her service to her community and her love for her family. She had a great fondness for Israel and made several trips to the Middle East and the Holy Land.

Surviving are: her husband of 42 years, Gary Osterman; her children, Kristen (Jeffrey) Wysocki, of Wyoming, and Aaron (Lindsay) Osterman, of Batavia; grandchildren, Conner, Rylee and Aaron II; her brother, Edward (Becky) White, of Pennsylvania; her mother-in-law, Betty (the late Wallace) Osterman, of Wyoming; brothers-in-law, Karl (Melody) Osterman, of Pavilion, Jim (Mary Jane) Osterman, of Florida; sister-in-law, Judy (Mike) Strathearn, of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Saturday, September 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A firefighter’s memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Betsi’s funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wyoming, Main St., Wyoming. Burial will follow in Wyoming Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice, 450 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.