Obituaries

Mr. Moynihan was a proud United States Army Veteran. Don worked as a Registered Nurse and Administrator for Attica Correctional Facility for 32 years. He was a member of the Batavia RC Flying Club and enjoyed building and flying radio control model airplanes and helicopters. He planned summer camping vacations to Cape Cod, Alleghany State Park and two family cross country trips. Don also enjoyed photography, history, Yankees baseball and World War II airplanes. In 2016 he moved to Syracuse to be closer to his daughter Debbie and enjoyed attending Syracuse University basketball games.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Deborah Skeele of Manlius, brother-in-law, Kenneth Dehm, two grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held this summer. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14020 or visit www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave an online 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.

Bummer loved being a truck driver, he drove for Paul Marshall Produce Inc. in Batavia and Walton Milk Hauling Inc in Alexander. He loved driving or riding anything, especially his Harley Davidson. Larry, enjoyed hiking, being outside, family reunions in PA, dancing on tables, going to the lake, boating and tubing. He will be remembered as loving, fearless and a Free Bird at heart.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Karen M. (Wenzel) Corp of Batavia, children, Kayla Corp of Batavia, Katlyn Corp of LeRoy, Kristen and Brandon Corp of Batavia, siblings, Robin Hummel of NC, Tom (Regina) Corp, Tim (Linsey) Corp, Jerimiah (Ashley) Corp, Richard Corp, Tammy Corp, James Corp, step-father, Chester Hummel of Pavilion, his dog Bella, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 12 to 1pm at Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine St, Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00pm Celebration of his Life will immediately follow at the church.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Richard B. Nichols, "Dick", 81, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Gateway House in Attica.  A full obituary will appear in the upcoming days and Dick's arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

She was born on Thursday, November 28th, 1935 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles McMullen and Mary Murray McMullen.

A member of Calvary Baptist Church where she participated in Thursday morning Bible study, she loved all animals. A member of “TOPS” club, she was a former Cub Scout leader, 4-H leader, the grange and the East Pembroke Ladies Auxiliary.

She will be remembered by her family as a hard worker holding many jobs. She cleaned homes, worked at Starkweather Chicken Farms, J.J. Newberry’s, as a waitress at the Thruway restaurant, G.T.E. Sylvania, Xerox, she owned and operated a motorhome park in Arizona and as a waitress at Ted’s Truck Stop in Arizona.

Surviving are her children, Kenneth (Diana) Sage, Sr. of Johnson City, Tennessee, Deborah (Robert) Bell of Elba and Gary (Kim) Sage, Sr. of Batavia; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her siblings, John "Jack" (Margaret) McMullen, Robert McMullen, William (Barbara) McMullen and Patty Jasinski and her granddaughter, Kristy Sage.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, April 7th, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 3515 Galloway Road Batavia, where Margaret’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at church. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Corfu.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty Street, Suite #6, Batavia, New York 14020, Calvary Bapitst Church, 3515 Galloway Road, 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.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the H.E. Turner & Co. Inc. Funeral Home of Batavia.

She graduated from Emerson Vocational High School in 1984 and worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for 18+ years. Nancy will be remembered for being dedicated to her family, loving the sun, as well as enjoying camping and boating at Rushford Lake.

Nancy will sadly be missed by her husband Michael Miller Sr, her four children, Timothy Jr (Nicole), Crystal (Jakob Sr.), Samantha (Branson) Stafford, and Michael Miller Jr. Her grandchild Jakob Jr. Her siblings, David, Joyce Calway (Paul Wilton), Sharon (George) Walsh, Joanne (Roger), Joseph (Karyn), Sandra (Robert) Stachowiak, and Stephen (Kim), and sister-in-law Karen Janiak. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, close family friends, and co-workers.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 4^th from 3 to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 5^th at Mary Immaculate Parish, 5865 Ellicott St. Rd., East Bethany, NY 14054. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online 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.

Carole was predeceased by her husband, Albert “Beans” Mruczek; parents, Stefano and Jenny Lombardo; sister Josephine “Pina” Stone; and brother-in-law Leo Stone.

Family and friends were the pivotal essence of Carole’s life. She was proud and honored to be the matriarch to our family. She has been a major presence in the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, very special nieces, many cousins and friends that were like family.

She will be missed by her daughter Barbara Lombardo (Enzo) and her son Stephen Mruczek (Rebecca). She was a proud grandmother and will always be “Nana” to her five grandchildren, Christie Nasello, Tim Weld (Lynn), Scott Mruczek, Jason Mruczek (Emily) and Gabriella Schoff (Bryan); and her ten great-grandchildren A.J., Brett, Alexandra Caroline “Ally,” Andrew, Emily, Isabella, Brooklynn, Aubrey, Olivia and Grace Caroline.

Carole enjoyed a long career at Kisiel Die Casting, where she was a lead supervisor. She was a natural athlete, avid bowler and enjoyed her trips to the casino. She was interested and up-to-date with news, weather, pop culture, politics and technology on her iPad and kept everyone informed. She was a great storyteller and confidant, but her favorite thing by far was socializing with her close friends and family.

Carole’s family wishes to thank all of her friends and staff at The Friendly Home and Hospice for their friendship, love and compassion.

Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 11th, 11 AM at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friendly Home of Rochester (www.friendlyseniorliving.org/donate). 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.

She was born in Buffalo on December 28, 1944, a daughter of the late Chester and Helen Janiga Grabski.

Rose was so proud of her family and loved spending time with them most of all. She loved the Buffalo Bills, Elvis Presley, travelling with her husband, sharing her Polish traditions, and her excursions to the casino.

Loving wife for nearly 57 years of John Kadziolka, of Corfu, NY.  Beloved mother of Kimberly Kadziolka of Buffalo, NY; Tracy Sutherland of Batavia, NY; Russ (Kathleen) Kadziolka, of Burlington, CT; and Jammie Kadziolka of Corfu, NY.  Dear grandmother of Nicole LaVarnway, Jack Sutherland, Margaret Sutherland, Kyle Kadziolka, and Emma Kadziolka.  Rose cherished her four great-granddaughters. Rose will be terribly missed by her brother, Thomas (Sandra) Grabski.  She is also survived by her in-laws, Gary (Kimberlee) Kadziolka of Tonawanda, NY.; and James (Lori) Kadziolka of Navarre, Florida, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

She is predeceased by her parents, Helen and Chester Grabski, and in-laws, Virginia and John Kadziolka, Jr.; her sister, Nancy (Ron) Banas; her brother, Leonard Grabski; and her adored companion, Rudy. 

Friends may call on Tuesday, April 4th from 4-8pm at  J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, April 5th, 10am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 18 W. Main St., Corfu, NY.

Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, please honor Rose with a donation to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Howard was born May 25, 1937 in Rochester, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Lyons) Hobin.

Howard was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved his cars.  For several years, he was an assistant Boy Scout master.  In his younger years, Howard enjoyed water skiing, swimming and skiing. A veteran, Howard served with the United States Navy and he worked as a quality control analyst for the United States Postal Service.  

Surviving are his wife, Shirley (Ivison) Hobin of Byron; daughters, Lynn (Rich) Strzelecki of Bergen and Kim (Greg) Hungerford of Byron; grandchildren, Brad (Carissa) Strzelecki, Alexa Strzelecki and Jorie Strzelecki and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his son, Brad A. Hobin.

Howard's Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate, Byron Rescue Squad, Attention: Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 210, Byron, NY 14422 or to the GCASA Foundation Scholarship Fund, 430 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  

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

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

LeRoy ~ Allen L. Hansen, age 92, formerly of Sweetland Road, Stafford, passed away early Friday morning (March 31, 2023) at Crossroads House in Batavia.

      Al will be remembered as a very talented man, who could build and repair anything. His optimistic attitude allowed him to always see the good in people.  He was a proud decorated Korean War Army veteran.  He retired from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office after a 25 year career as a Deputy Sheriff and also served the residents of Stafford as Town Justice for 7 years.

     He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Brenda (Jerry) Mancuso of Stafford and Lori (Shula Baumgold) Hansen of CT; grandson, Mark (Cristin) Mancuso; great-grandchildren, Grace and Nate Mancuso; brother, Dean (Betty) Hansen of Rochester, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     Al was predeceased by his wife, Doris Hull Hansen; grandson, Scott Mancuso and siblings, Irving, Henry, Christian, Alfred, Paul, Leslie, Lloyd, Violet Reed, Martha Hines and Ann Hendershott.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday, April 4 from 4 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd., LeRoy.  Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 11:00 A.M. at Stafford Rural Cemetery.

     Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., P.O. Box 403, Batavia, N.Y. 14021  www.crossroadshouse.com 

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Al’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com

He was born January 20, 1966 in Batavia, a son of Harold W. Athoe II and the late Marilyn Strathearn Athoe.

Paul was a great cook and baker who would make things just so he could share with others. He loved to do landscaping, yard work and watch NASCAR racing. He will be greatly missed by his beloved dog, Reggie.

Survivors include his father, Harold W. Athoe II of Batavia.  Brothers, Daniel (Debra) Athoe of Batavia, John (Vicki) Athoe of Batavia, Peter Athoe of Kentucky, and Sister, Elizabeth “Liz” (late Richard) Farmer of Alexander. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Paul is the brother of the late Deborah (Athoe) DeMay.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Grandview Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ETNRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.jhenrystuhr.com

Please send donations to:
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
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Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Ph. 757-563-1600
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General Service Office
P.O. Box 459
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163

Joseph F. Hare III, 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2023.

Joe was born in the Town of Tonawanda on July 13, 1959, a son of the late Joseph F. Hare, Jr., and Elaine Knapp Hare. He was the brother of the late Lee A. Hare.

Joe served our country in the United States Army from 1978 to1985.

Joe is survived by his brother Michael (Beth) Hare, nephew Zachery Hare, his son Andreas Hare and sister-in-law Maureen Augustyn-Hare. 

There are no calling hours. Burial will be in the Western New York National Cemetery, Monday, April 3, 2023, at 1 PM. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, New York.

LeRoy - Ivan S. Inouye, 78 of LeRoy,  passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

He was born Wednesday, June 21st, 1944 in Nampa, Idaho a son of the late Frank Inouye and Toshi Inouye.

A member of the Bergen United Methodist Church, he enjoyed playing golf and gardening. In his younger years Ivan enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He served in the Air National Guard for 23 years and worked for several divisions of Kraft Food for 46 years.

He is survived by his wife, Susan A. Ireland Inouye whom he married on September 30, 1972. He is also survived by his children, Michelle Inouye of Avon; Nicole (Donald, III) Bockoven of Germantown, Maryland and her son, Aiden Bockoven also of Germantown, Maryland and Jared Inouye of LeRoy and his sister, Lucy (Keith) Harmon of Kansas City, Missouri.  

There are no prior visiting hours. His celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Avenue, Bergen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Batavia Salvation Army Food Shelf, 529 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Inc. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen.

Mr. Bateman was born on October 29, 1927 in Batavia, the son of the late Frederick and Mary Hummel Bateman.

He retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 38 years of service. He was a foreman and then superintendent of the Paper Box Division.

Mr. Bateman, who was a lifelong resident of Byron, was a life member and past president of the South Byron Fire Company. Along with his wife Sarah, they were recognized by the Genesee Chamber of Commerce in 1999 as “Geneseeans of the Year” and also by the South Byron Fire Company as “Members of the Year” for 1998. He was also recognized by the fire company for his 65 years of service to the company and community. He was a member and past Master of the former Byron Grange and former Town council member.

Mr. Bateman is predeceased by Sarah, his wife of 53 years, his son, Dennis Bateman, his son-in-law, Peter Schragle, sister, Winifred Redinger and brother, Kermit Bateman.

He is survived by his son, Gerald Jr. of Pittsford, his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Eric Nelson of Honeoye Falls, and daughter-in-law, Lynn Frisbee of North Greece. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brian (Hayley) Nelson of Aldie, VA, Geoffrey (Susan Shao) Nelson of Boston, MA, Jared (Nicole) Bateman of Hilton and Justine (Eric Fisk) Bateman of North Greece. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Sarah and Aidan Bateman, Jaden Hawkins, Evangeline Fisk, Kaden and Walker Nelson, Ricky and Haley Renno. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-grandnieces and nephews, as well as cousins and dear friends.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday, April 2 at the H. E. Turner Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, April 3 at 11 am. Burial will be at Byron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to South Byron Fire Company, PO Box 30, South Byron, NY 14557. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in his memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.