Obituaries

Betty J. Bauer, 85 of Perry, passed away on March 31, 2014 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born in West Babylon, New York on September 30, 1928 to the late Orville (Alfreda Mason) Sears. Mrs. Bauer was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Perry and Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed baking her famous apple pies, knitting and crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was the #1 Rusty Wallace fan and liked watching NASCAR races. She is preceded in death by her brother Raymond Sears and sister Virginia Sears.

She is survived by her beloved husband Frederick Bauer Sr.; sons Frederick (Kathleen) Bauer Jr. of Perry; Larry (Sandra) Bauer of Hamburg; 4 grandchildren Kimberley (Scott) Rozanski, Karen (Todd) Shuskey, Bradley (Caitlyn) Bauer, Bethany (Andrew) Bukowinski, 7 great-grandchildren Kaileen, Hannah, Gabrielle, Jessica, Chloe, McKenna & Benjamin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday April 4, 2013 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in West Perry Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. For more information please call 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.

IRENE MAY CLARK – daughter of Thomas and Linda (Neuburger) Clark of Batavia, died Thursday January 23, 2014 at her home in Brewer, Maine. She was 37. Irene was born October 10, 1976 in Albany, New York.

Family and friends may visit from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday April 5, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Irene's Life will begin at 3p.m. Memorials in her memory are suggested to a Humane Society in your region. 

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

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

 

Batavia – Walter R. Lang, Sr., 85, of Batavia, entered into rest Tuesday, (March 25, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Walter Lang was born August 6, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late Georg and Anna (Gauger) Lang.  Walter graduated from Batavia High School and was a lifelong resident of Batavia.

Over the years, Walt used his masonry skills to help numerous family members, friends, and neighbors to beautify their homes.  He was a life time member of the New Apostolic Church of Batavia and was proud to have volunteered his time and talents in helping to construct the church itself.

Walter served his country honorably with the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952.  He was assigned to the occupation force in Europe for the majority of his term of duty due to his ability to speak fluent German.  This good fortune helped him to return home without serious injury. 

Prior to his army service he worked as a machinist for Massey Harris. Following his discharge he became a plasterer and union mason employed by George Stratton Contracting.  For the final 26 years of his career Walt worked for the Genesee County Highway Department where he continued to use his masonry skills.  He retired in 1998.

He is the husband of Elizabeth (Kies) Lang, whom he married October 16, 1955.

Along with his wife, Walter is survived by his children, Walter (Susan) Lang, Jr. of  Batavia, David (Christina) Lang of Southbury, CT, and Gregory (Eileen) Lang of Lancaster; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lang of Buffalo, Erin Lang of Batavia, David B. Lang, Meredith Lang and Kevin Walter Lang all of Buffalo, Nicholas Lang and Evan Lang both of Lancaster; a brother, Ernest (Shirley) Lang of Stafford; a sister, Ruth (late Herbert) Hemry of Bergen; and a brother-in-law, Fred Born of Rochester.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Born and Lydia Lang. 

There will be no prior visitation.  Walter’s memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (April 5, 2014) at the New Apostolic Church, 314 Pine Ridge Road Cheektowaga.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Those wishing to may make memorial contributions to the Batavia VA Medical Center, 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia, 343-8868.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Stafford ~ Joshua Ian Mouery, age 16, of Main Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on

Sunday (March 30, 2014).

     He was born February 13, 1998 in Batavia, a son of Frank Mouery and Michelle Scharlau Mouery.

      Joshua, who was a sophomore at LeRoy Central School, was active in many sports growing up.  He loved track, bowling, lacrosse, soccer and swimming.  He also had a passion for computers and cooking.  It was his intention to attend BOCES in his Junior year to follow through with his interest in culinary arts.

      He is survived by his mom, Shell Mouery (Jim Wilson) of Stafford, his dad Frank Mouery of Buffalo, a brother, John Macan of TX, nephew, Eli Saile of Batavia, maternal grandmother, Margaret Meisner, paternal grandmother, Lucille Mouery, maternal aunts, Lynne (Roy) of Ithaca and Melissa (Pierce) Thompson of NC, maternal Uncles, David Scharlau of GA and Scott (Barb) Scharlau of Cheektowaga, a paternal aunt, Jackie (Balta) Mejia  of Hamburg, special "Uncles", Bruce Scofield and Dan Galliford, along with many other dear relatives.

     There are No Prior Calling Hours.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance for Joshua on Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. which will be held at the LeRoy High School Auditorium, 9300 South Street Road, LeRoy.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joshua's family, which will enable them to establish a fund to assist culinary arts students with their studies through the Genesee Valley BOCES Program.

     Joshua and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  Your memories and condolences may be shared with Joshua's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Bergen ~ Daisy E. Freeman, age 99, formerly of Peachey Road, passed away Saturday morning (March 29, 2014) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Mrs. Freeman was born March 12, 1915 in Pavilion, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Dickens Gleber.

     Her love of family and her faith in the Lord was always evident.  She was passionate about providing a loving home for her seven children, as well as, donating her time to her church community.

     She is survived by her children; Thomas Freeman of Ocala, FL, Judy Acker of Byron, William (Jeanne) Freeman of Byron, James (Jacklin) Freeman of Bergen, Karen (Thomas) Copeland of Byron and Jeffrey (Bridget) Freeman of Eustis, FL; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, along with many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Darrell Freeman Sr., a son, Darrell Freeman Jr., a son-in-law, Al Acker and her 6 siblings.

     Mrs. Freeman's family wish to extend their appreciation to the staff of the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home for their kindness and attention to their mom's care; and also a special thank you to her church family, for their loving support and prayers that they have offered to mom and her family.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 ~ 6 P.M. at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake St., Bergen, where her funeral service will be held at 6 P.M.  Interment will be in the Byron Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the Bergen United Methodist Church.  Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Freeman's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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

Bernice A. Sergel, 89 of Attica, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2014 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born October 24, 1924 in Jamestown to the late Carver (Roxybelle Myers) Anderson. Mrs. Sergel was a former member of the Attica Baptist Church. She loved flowers, plants, gardening and fishing. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Sergel who passed away on March 10, 1987; brothers Ellis & Frederick Anderson; sisters Helen Smyers, Viola Freitag, & Anna Stevens; grandson Paul Sergel; sons-in-law David Kerr and George Konieczny.

She is survived by her sons Jack (Mary Jane) Sergel of Attica; Bruce (Rita) Sergel of Arkansas; daughters Virginia Kerr, Luann Konieczny both of Batavia; brothers Roger Anderson of SC; Kenneth (Ann) Anderson of NC; sister Bessie Tillotson of Syracuse; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 1-3 & 6-8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday April 3, 2014 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Forrest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility Activities Fund 450 North Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569. 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 St. Attica, New York 14011.
 

LeRoy ~ Ethel (Waterman) Cain, age 94, formerly of Fargo Road, Stafford, passed away Wednesday morning (March 26, 2014) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     Mrs. Cain was born February 26, 1920 in Stafford, a daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Hillabusch Waterman.

     She will be remembered as a true "Matriarch", with a very loving devotion to her family in her roles of mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a wonderful cook, who made sure her family and guests were well fed when they visited.

     She is survived by her husband, Edward T. Cain of LeRoy, her sons; Gary (Sue) Culbertson of Richfield Springs, NY and Gordy Culbertson of Stafford, grandchildren; Dawn Culbertson, Lisa Culbertson, Charles Culbertson, Rebecca Forbes, Erin (James) Hall and Christian (Amy) Culbertson, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Gordon Waterman and Florence Gillett.

     Friends of the family may call on Friday, April 4, from 5 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 5, at 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter's Church), 44 Lake Street, LeRoy with interment to follow in Morganville Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, Sunshine Fund, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482. 

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

Mary E. Rykert, 91 of Attica, passed away on Friday March 28, 2014 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born June 3, 1922 in Attica to the late John (Mary Shadbolt) Schiller. Mrs. Rykert was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Attica and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband Alvaro Rykert; grandson Steven Walborn; brothers Eugene, Richard, Norman Schiller; sisters Arietta Trendel and Bertha Cook.

She is survived by her sons John (Vicky) of Attica; Pete Rykert of WV; daughters Jane (Steven) Azzaro of Schenectady; Pat (Steven) Walborn of FL; grandchildren Julie (Steele) Cook, Katie (Steven) Nannes, Amy Azzaro, Michael Azzaro, Cody Rykert; great-grandchildren Madison, Macy & Mitchell Cook, Jonathon Walborn along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in Forrest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011. 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 St. Attica, New York 14011.
 

 

LeRoy ~ Jeanette R. Paladino, age 87, our loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday March 23, 2014 at the Hilton East Assisted Living Community surrounded by her loving family.

     Mrs. Paladino was born April 5, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Fenello Severe.

     She is survived by her children, Tony (Marcia) of Fort Gratiot, MI, David (Jane Haggett) of Batavia, NY and Jean (Kevin) Halligan of Hilton, NY, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore (Sam), son, John, brother Tony Severe and sister, Mary Kearns.

     There are no prior calling hours.  Family and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Peter’s Church), 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020

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

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

Antoinette “Nana” Fenello, 100, went home to Heaven on March 19, 2014. Antoinette was born October 3, 1913 in Calitri, Italy. In 1932 she immigrated to the United States with her husband Frank and settled in the town of Batavia. She was proud to become a U.S. citizen in 1944.

After the death of her husband in 1974, she relocated to Ventura CA where she joined her daughter Phyl and her family. She was known for her great work ethic and spent many hours crocheting beautiful tablecloths, doilies and blankets for all her family. She loved being around family, especially young children and everyone who met Nana loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank after 43 years of marriage and her sons Frank Jr. and Vito Fenello and her daughter Felomena Marshall.

She is survived by her daughter Lucille (the late Frank) Olivieri and son Pasquale (Patsy) Fenello of Batavia, daughter in law Helen Fenello of Alpharetta, Georgia. 10 Grandchildren Gino Olivieri, Frank Olivieri, Lisa Suozzi, Patricia Connelly, Linda Daniels, Robert Marshall, Mary Smith, Jeffrey Marshall, V.J. Fenello and Frank Fenello survive along with 17 great- grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call from 9:30AM-10:30AM at the funeral home on Friday March 28, 2014 and a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00AM at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia New York. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Agatina G. Leto Simone, 93, formerly of Attica, died peacefully Sunday evening (March 23, 2014) at the Batavia Health Care Center.

She was born August 11, 1920 in Boomer, West Virginia, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Jennie Costrine Granato.

Agatina and her late husband were the proprietors of the former Valhalla Restaurant in Corfu, NY. She was an avid reader and enjoyed baking.

She was the wife of the late Vincenzo Leto. Mother of the late Tina Krajna and sister of the late Louise Pennella.

Survivors include her son, Joseph Leto of Florida. Grandchildren, Mark (Allison) Leto of Attica, Lisa Leto Bennis of Florida, James Krajna of Florida, Jerome (Theresa) Krajna of Buffalo and Alyssa Leto. Former daughter in-law, Carolyn Leto of Alexander. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Those desiring may make memorial donations to Stevens Memorial Community Library, 146 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.

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 & PROPRIETOR.

Oakfield - Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Lloyd left us to be with her parents, Joan and Ernest Lloyd and nephew, Alan Mosier on March 20, 2014.

 

A graduate of Akron Central School and SUNY Brockport, Betsy was a woman of many talents and interests which she lovingly shared.  She loved to cook (her cookie platters are legendary), enjoyed antiquing, and being Aunt B, but her biggest passion was digging in the dirt. An avid gardener, Betsy lived for summer when she could tend her gardens.  She extended the season by starting plants from seed (for everyone’s gardens) and accumulating a large assortment of house plants.

 

Betsy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Michael Spadacino, sister Laurie (Daryl) Mosier, niece Patience (Joshua) Kinney, and nephew Aaron (Martha) Mosier. She is also survived by a brother, James Lloyd.

 

Friends are invited to join the family to celebrate Betsy’s life at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY.  Memorials may be made to the Oakfield Fire Department. P.O. Box 184, Oakfield, New York 14125

Anita B. Loveland, 68, of Batavia, passed away Thursday (March 20, 2014) with her loving family by her side.

Anita was born on November 22, 1945 in Essex, Vermont, a daughter of the late John and Anita (Larmee) King.

She was a retired Housekeeper for the New York State School for the Blind. Anita enjoyed many hobbies: candy making, baking, gardening, shopping and riding with her husband on motorcycle trips.  One of those trips was to Alaska in 2012. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and many other “special” children and her dog, Anna. Anita was predeceased by her sister Betty (Elias) Gould, brother, John King, Jr. and a brother-in-law, James Pfalzer.

Anita leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Ronald L. Loveland of Batavia; her son, Ron (Darlene) Loveland of Middleport; her daughter, Lisa (Steve) Borkholder of Oakfield and two loving grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Borkholder. She is the sister of Theresa Pfalzer, Phyllis King, Sandra (James) Smith, Richard (Karen) King and sister-in-law, Mary King. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no prior visitation. A celebration of Anita’s life will be held April 5, 2014, from 3 to 6 p.m.  at the VFW, 1602 Edwards Street, Batavia, NY. A graveside service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Anita’s name to The Hospice Foundation of WNY, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590 Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 E. Main Street, Corfu, NY.

Richard M. "Papa" Lindsey, age 82, of Perry died Friday March 21, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Trumansburg, New York on February 3, 1932 a son of the late Tracy and Frances Towner Lindsey. He is preceded in death by his wife Dee Lindsey who died in 1999 and a sister Joyce Stillwell.

He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Rochester Laborers Union in Rochester in 1987. He then worked as a crossing guard in Perry, worked for Meals on Wheels through Wyoming County Office of the Aging and was a greeter at Walmart. He was a member of the former Moose Club in Perry and a former member of the Perry VFW. He enjoyed country music, dancing, watching his favorite driver Mark Martin in NASCAR Racing, was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and enjoyed his pets Dixie and Bob.

He is survived by a daughter: Lisa Sutton of Perry, 3 sisters: Gail (Peter) Zinkievich of Tennesee, Sharon Lindsey Demun of Perry, Andrea (James Peter) MacGonegal of Perry, 2 brothers: Garth (Kathleen) Lindsey of Castile, Theodore (Roseanne) Lindsey of Castile, 3 grandchildren: Nicole (Jason) Anderson of Castile, Kariann (Brandon) Hank of Perry, Richard (Shannon) Barnhardt of Perry, 5 great grandchildren: Deanna and Lindsey Anderson, Kendra Willard, and Jayda and Logan Hank, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Monday March 24th, 11:00am at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation at diabetes.org/donate or to the Wilmont Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York 14642. 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.