Ruth I. Bell
Elba - Mrs. Ruth I. Bell, 82, of Elba, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010at the Genesee County Nursing Home.
Elba - Mrs. Ruth I. Bell, 82, of Elba, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010at the Genesee County Nursing Home.
Dora "Pat" Kelley, 77, of East Pembroke, died Tuesday (August 3, 2010) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
She was born in Clearfield, PA a daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice O'Haggerty Litten.
Dora was the owner of The Hairworks Salon on Main St. in Corfu. She was a cook for the former Coachman's Inn and other area restaurants and enjoyed bingo, going to the casino and playing Euchre. She loved feeding the humming birds and attending to her flower gardens. She was an exempt member of the Wolcottsville Fire Co. Auxiliary.
Surviving is her beloved companion of 33 years, Norman Groth. Seven children: Sharon and Jim Kennedy of Jacksonville, FL., Carson and Cindy Kelley of Akron, Raymond and Cheryl Kelley of Amherst, Marie Hall of Lockport, Darlene and Ed Van Fleet of Darien Center, Kenneth Kelley of Lockport, Aileen Kelley of Baltimore, MD. Stepchildren: Dan and Lisa Groth of Oakfield and Dee Neilans of Alexander. Fourteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Five sisters: Eleanor and Londie Gaines of Alabama, Betty Levine of Baltimore, MD, Margaret Levine of PA, Laura Sezey of So. Colton, NY and Sandy and Smiley Reagan of So. Colton, NY. A brother, John Litten of So. Colton, NY.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3 - 8 PM at the J LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. Services will be Friday at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Smith Officiating.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, New York 14240.
Expressions of condolences may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUENRAL HOME, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, Ronald P. Konieczny, director & veteran.
Jeanne Alice (Warden) Williams Brown, 81 of Warsaw formerly of Batavia, NY died August 3, 2010 at Eastside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, New York.
Born November 22, 1928 in Syracuse, New York daughter of the late George Fred Warden and Alice Maude (Bolt) Warden.
Mrs. Brown had been an employee of the New York Telephone Company and Kisiel Manufacturing. She was a lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church. She enjoyed playing bridge and had been a member of the same bridge club for decades. For the last several years she had been residing in the Eastside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Prior to her move there she had been a lifelong Batavia resident.
She was preceded in death by her brother Leon Warden, her sister Betty McDonald, her husband’s William H. Williams Jr. and Victor Brown and in October of 2009 her daughter Judith Williams White.
She is survived by her son William H.(Diane) Williams III of East Bethany, her daughter Dawn (Timothy) Gath of Glendale Arizona, her son-in-law Michael White of Arizona. Grandchildren Lisa Rice, Taylor Gath and Joshua Gath of Arizona and many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
According to Jeanne’s wishes there will be no prior calling hours. Her ashes will be interned at a Memorial Service to be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, NY on Friday August 6, at 11:00 AM. The family suggests memorials to St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Mr. Smith was born 64 years ago to the late Revere and Ruby (Finnefrock) Smith.
He retired as the Coordinator of Career Development Services at Erie BOCES 1 in West Seneca. He was a member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association and a past member of the Corfu Fire Department. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, race cars and traveling. He was a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Patricia (Koziel) Smith of Corfu, two sons Scott (Ursula) Smith of Fairport and Todd (Lisa) Smith of Honeoye Falls, NY. Four grandchildren Wyatt, Sarah, AnnMarie and Amelia Smith survive along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Wednesday August 4, 2010 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8PM at the Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Burial in Indian Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in his name be made to NFADA Charitable Foundation, 1144 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, New York 14221. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Oakfield - Mrs. Mary B. Roz, age 83, of Oakfield, who worked for U.S. Gypsum in Oakfield for over 40 years, died Monday, August 2, 2010 at home.
Helen Jurkowski, 87, of Rochester died July 29, 2010 at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester.
Born November 2, 1922 in Cuylerville, NY daughter of the late Julian (Magdalena Kochan) Baginski. Mrs. Jurkowski worked for many, many years at Champion Products in Perry. Longtime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Perry.
She loved to read, sew, crochet and go on trips with her family. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Jurkowski; brothers Joseph, Frank, and Henry Baginski.
Survived by son Joseph (Kimberley) Jurkowski of Rochester; daughter Diane (Dennis) Pawlowski of Cheektowaga; grandchildren Jennifer Pawlowski; Tammy (John) Beltrano; Adam (Bridget) Jurkowski; Kristen Jurkowski; great-granddaughter Kaylie Beltrano, along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call from 1-3 and 5-7 pm on Sunday August 1st at the Funeral Home. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home 10:30 AM on Monday August 2nd followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM at St. Isidore’s Parish-St. Joseph’s Church 8 Park St. Perry, NY 14530. Burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Perry. Memorials are suggested to the Monroe Community Hospital 435 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14620 or to the American Diabetes Association at www.Diabetes.org .
Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Please call Timothy J. Woodward at (585) 237-2626 or visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com for more information.
Elmer L. Billings, 82 of Perry died July 28, 2010 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Born March 12, 1928 in Silver Lake, NY son of the late Moore (Meora Johnson) Billings. Mr. Billings was born in Silver Lake, New York on March 12, 1928 a son of the late Moore and Meora Johnson Billings Sr.
He worked for the former Agway Feed Store in Perry for 37 years retiring in 1990. After retirement he worked for the former Cooks Citco service station in Perry for 9 years.He was a member of the Coleman Memorial Free Methodist Church in Perry. He was an avid bowler, bowling on the Senior citizens bowling league, Tuesday night leagues and the Thursday night giants league. He also enjoyed fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by wife: Josephine E. Billings who died on November 23, 2007 1 brother: Moore Billings Jr., and 2 sisters: Florence Irvine, and Lillian Bowen.
He is survived by 2 sons: Elmer Jr. (Deborah) Billings of Perry, George Billings of Perry, 7 daughters: Ruth (Richard Sr.) Grasby of Gainesville, Nancy (Karson) Heubusch of Gainesville, Norma (Douglas) Rutherford of Silver Springs, Donna (David Sr.) Grasby of Perry, Jean (Joseph) Monteleone of Warsaw, Dora Spencer of Mt. Morris, and Shirley (Joseph) LaGeorgia of Perry, 1 brother: Herbert Billings of Perry, 4 sisters: Irene Hertzog of Warsaw, Virginia (Charles) Hunsinger of Silver Springs, Betty Alwardt of Attica, and Mary (David) Jones of Warsaw, 23 Grandchildren, 32 Great grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday July 30th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry 14530. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday July 31, 2010 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry. Memorials are suggested to the Wyoming County Office for the Aging 8 Perry Ave. Warsaw, New York 14569.
Arrangements by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Please call Timothy J. Woodward at (585) 237-2626 or visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com for more information.
Richard Bruce Ireland, 70 of Alexander, NY died July 27, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
Born October 25, 1939 in Batavia, NY son of the late Bruce (Arlene Potter) Ireland.
Mr. Ireland was a self employed well known electrical contractor for 42 years; prior to that he worked for 10 years at Falcone Electric in Batavia.
He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Our Lady of Good Counsel Church) in Darien; he enjoyed sports with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed golf, was an avid Yankee fan and enjoyed helping people whenever he could.
Dick was very involved for many years with the Tri Town Athletics of which he was a founder and a past Commissioner of Baseball.
Preceded in death by his brother Robert Ireland. Survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Anne (Kaczmarek) Ireland of Alexander, five sons Kenneth (Lisa) Ireland of Brockport, Thomas (Debbie) Ireland of Tonawanda, Dennis (Julie) Ireland of Connecticut, Douglas (Denise) Ireland of Williamsville and Gregory (fiancé Ginelle) Ireland of Batavia.
He is also survived by his brother David (Diane) Ireland of Texas, his sister Florine Fenton of Batavia, his sister-in-law Anne Ireland of Batavia, 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Thursday, July 29th and 3 to 7PM Friday, July 30th at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday July 31st at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Our Lady of Good Council), 10677 Alleghany Rd. in Darien, NY. Burial in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Darien, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for distribution to various charities.
For more information or to sign the online guest registry, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Age 93, of Batavia, retired Pembroke School Nurse died peacefully Monday evening July 26, 2010 at the home of her sister while under the care of Hospice.
She was born March 22, 1917 in Batavia to the late Paul & Concetta (DiCarlo) Martino, also preceded in death by brothers Danny, Paul & Vincent Martino; sisters Beatrice Messina, Helen Gaurino & Fanny Bolognese; brothers-in-law Sam Ognibene, Sam Gaurino, Charles Messina & Frank Bolognese; sisters-in-law Sarah and Laura Martino.
Rose was a member of Ascension Parish and very devoted to her large extended family, who adored her for her generosity, giving nature, her pies and jello. Although having no children of her own, she cheerfully spoiled the children and grandchildren of her brothers and sisters. It was not unusual to get a call to stop by her house, she might have "goodies" for the kids, chocolate cream pie or a nice bread pudding. Many nieces and nephews owe their extensive knowledge of birds and bird feeding to Aunt Rose, who was particularly fond of woodpeckers.
Surviving is her dear sister and caretaker of the last few months Kay Ognibene of Batavia; her brother Anthony (Helen) Martino of Grand Island along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There is no prior visitation. Prayers will be recited 9:30 AM Friday July 30, 2010 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish (St. Anthony's Site) celebrated by Father Eugene Slomba. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory may be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street or Homecare & Hospice 550 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
Arrangements were completed by the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 ~ For more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
Adeline Kisiel, 92 of Rochester, NY died July 27, 2010 at Westgate Nursing Home in Rochester.
Born October 31, 1917 in Batavia, NY daughter of the late Vincent (Eleanor Twardowski) Zielinski. Mrs. Kisiel worked for many years at Kisiel Die Casting in Batavia. She was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church.
Preceded in death by her husband Cecil Kisiel (1972); brothers Anthony and Richard Zielinski. Survived by her sons Cecil (Pauline) Kisiel of Rochester; David (Rosalie) Kisiel of Batavia; brother Walter (Gladys) Zielinski of Batavia; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
No prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a 12:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Ascension Parish-Sacred Heart Church 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
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