Obituaries

 

 

Mary A. Burdick, 66 of Medina passed away peacefully on Sunday August 26, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. Mary was born in Ticonderoga, NY on March 4, 1952 to the late John (Pauline Cram) Barney. She is preceded in death by two grandchildren Faith and Hope Barney; sister Brenda Brooks, brother James Barney.

Mary worked at FMC in Middleport. She enjoyed baking, the outdoors and camping. She was a people person, always taking care of everyone else. Her family, friends and dogs were extremely special to her, catering to her grandchildren was her life.

She is survived by her beloved husband David W. Burdick of Medina; children Jeffrey Barney of Medina; Stephen (Julie) Barney of Wise, NC; Paulette (Bryan) Conley of LeRoy; KB (Michelle) Burdick of Virginia Beach, VA; Leah Williams of Charlottesville, VA; siblings Jacqueline Barney of IL; Walter (Cindy) Barney of Lockport; Nancy Naylor of Batavia; 7 grandchildren, Kelsey Smith, Payton, Samantha Conley, Gracie, John, Samuel Barney, Zane Williams; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Wednesday August 29, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.  

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wilmot Cancer Institute www.urmc.rochester.edu. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a 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.

Byron ~ Born in Gowanda, to the late Wayne and Emma (nee Fog) Marsh on Nov. 10, 1936.  She passed away at home on Aug. 22, 2018 after an 18 year battle with health issues.

    

Along with her husband, Corky, they had dairy farms in Eden and Lawtons before she worked with race horses at Hamburg and Batavia.  Together, they amassed a large collection of antique tractors and trucks, that they both enjoyed showing.  She was a member of the Byron Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for over 35 years as well as many other organizations.  She was also a member of the Bergen Presbyterian Church for over 40 years.

     She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Alvin F. (Corky) Shaw; her daughter, Rose Marie (late Michael) Quinn of Michigan; her son, Jon (Judy) Shaw of Warsaw; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and her sisters, Barbara Fisk of Athens, Texas and Joyce Gibbs of Little Valley.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, August 30 from 2 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 31 at 11:00 AM at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Bergen, 38 S. Lake St., Bergen.  Her graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 9:00 AM in the family plot of Evergreen Cemetery, 2862 E. Church St., Eden, N.Y.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Byron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 326, Byron, N.Y. 14422

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

Corfu -- George Fix, August 5, 2018, age 66.

Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Priebe) Fix, loving father of Lindsey R. (Travis) Almeter and Chelsea Fix (Christopher Streit). Caring brother of the late David (Andrea) Fix, Kathie (Tom) Kirsch, Susan (Michael) Henning, Martha (Michael) Krupa, and Mary (Patrick) Austin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family will be present on Thursday Sept. 6th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary Inc., 4-6 Main St., Corfu NY, with a celebration of his life to follow.

Eugene R. Austin “Gene”, 69 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning (August 23, 2018) at his residence.

He was born August 1, 1949 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Loren Austin and Joyce Derr Austin of Batavia.

Gene was employed by Batavia Restaurant Supply prior to his retirement. He was a John Deer Tractor enthusiast and enjoyed farming in his younger years. He enjoyed attending steam show exhibits yearly and was a member of the Two Cylinder Club and Leisurewood Campground in Akron. Known by many as a hard worker, Gene will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving besides his mother, is his wife, Christine Michel Austin of Akron. Step-children, Todd Rambach of Depew, Kristy (Nelson) Maldonado of Akron and Chad (Amanda) Rambach of Batavia. Brother, James (Kathy) Austin of Elba. Sisters, Nancy (Kenneth) Miller of Elba and Patricia (Richard) Pratowski of Elba. Daughter in-law, Renee Rambach. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a step-son, Scott Rambach.

There will be no prior visitation and services will be at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy can 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 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Shawn T. Richley, 53, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Hyland Hospital in Rochester. He was born on June 16, 1965 in Batavia to the late Alfred and Lillian (Mansell) Richley.

Shawn worked for the IT department at Lancaster Central Schools where he was a Computer Repair Technician. He was an avid bowler and loved model trains.

He is survived by his wife; Mary (Wassink) Richley; children Erin Richley of NYC, Jennifer Richley of Batavia and Steven Richley of Batavia; brother Timothy (Renee) Richley of Darien; several nieces and nephews along with his beloved dog, Kozmo.

There will be no prior calling hours.  An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Corfu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Batavia Animal Shelter www.vol4animals.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a 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.

 

 

Bergen - Marlene F. Ireland, 77, of Bergen, passed away Tuesday, (August 21, 2018) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Ireland was born November 4, 1940 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Sidney and Ruth (Sheridan) Maher.

Marlene was a member of St. Brigid's Church, in Bergen.  A retiree of General Motors in Rochester, she enjoyed going to the casino, animals, spending time with family, and taking rides with Jim in their '68 convertible.

She is the wife of James R. Ireland, of Bergen, whom she married January 28, 1958.

Surviving along with her husband are two daughters, Patricia Ireland of VA and Christine (Ronald) Brown of Bergen; three sisters, Geraldine (late Ray) Lichti of FL, Barbara (late Vincent) O'Grady of Bergen, and Donna (Robert) Powers of Bergen.  8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Marlene is predeceased by son, Edward Ireland; brothers, Robert (late Kathleen) Maher and Norman Maher; sisters, Gladys (late Richard) Hill, and Jane (Late Guy) Ryan.  

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Marlene’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, (August 25, 2018) at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of Mass Intentions at St. Brigid's Church. Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery, Bergen.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Richard W. “Dick” Scharet Sr., 73 of Castile passed away on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris where he had been residing. Richard was born in Rochester, NY on May 8, 1945 a son of the late Wyburn P. “Butch” and Josephine (Baker) Scharet.

He worked for Delphi in Rochester for over 30 years in the power house retiring in 2005. Dick also owned his own excavating company, Silver Lake Excavating. He was well known around Silver Lake for his many jobs digging foundations, leveling properties and moving almost anything. In later years he ran a business taking docks and lifts in and out around Silver Lake. He loved to work with his Bob Cat, being creative and helping anyone that needed his expertise. He was a 50 years member of the Moose and a devoted member the OOBTA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

He is survived by his wife: Linda (Zupko) Connelly-Scharet; children Roxanne Joose of Geneseo, Robert (Heather) Scharet of E. Bloomfield; a daughter-in-law Elizabeth Scharet of Castile; sister-in-law Bonnie Wass; 2 step-daughters Casey Wolcott (Jason) of Silver Springs, Carey Cartwright (Keegan) of Perry; 2 step-sons David (Michele) Connelly of Warsaw, Daniel (Tina) Connelly of Gibsonton, FL; 16 grandchildren Amanda (Frank) Rivera, Alexandra and Jessica Scharet, Brionna Joose, Tara Pederson, Annie Brown, Kensie and Taylor Connelly, Jaydon, Jordyn and Jennah Wolcott, Peyton and Parker Cartwright; 2 great-grandchildren Asa Rivera and Nicole Brown, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Randal who died in 2007; a son Richard Scharet Jr.; sister Alberta Mietus; brother Thomas Scharet and granddaughter Madeline Connelly.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Animal Shelter 4380 Rt.19 Silver Springs, NY 14550. 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.

  Marie D. Dominesey of the Town of Sheldon entered into rest Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Sheldon to the late Herman and Eleanor (Bartz) Zehler. In Addition to her parents, Marie is predeceased by her beloved husband; Carl J. Dominesey.

loving mother of Rebecca A. George  (late Lawrence A.), John Dominesey, D. Jeffrey (Barbara) Dominesey, the late Mark Dominesey,  Ella (David) Boxler, and Charles (Donna) Dominesey; Sister of the late Elizabeth Everett, the late Charles Zehler, the late Jerome Zehler, Florence Ahl, Gertrude Meyer, Ellen Healy, Laurence Zehler,  the late Robert Zehler, and Norma J. Zehler.  She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She has been a life long member of St Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in Sheldon. She was formerly the bookkeeper for her husband Carl J. Dominesey’s Milk Hauling Co.  She was a former 4-H leader and loved to sew and cook.  She was also a former member of Sheldon Home Bureau, the Ladies Sodality and was an Election Inspector for many years.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday August 26, 2018 from 2-6 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC.  135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.  An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday August 27, 2018 at St John Neumann (St Cecilia’s) 991 Centerline Rd.  Sheldon, NY.  She will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery in Sheldon. 

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Wyoming County Hospice 450 N. Main #3, Warsaw, NY 14569. 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.

Lillian E. Bridge, age 72, of Batavia, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester NY. Lillian was born in Batavia, on February 9, 1946 the daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Helen I. (Dart) Baker. She is preceded in death by her husband Morris Bridge in 1998, and sister Edith Wade in 2016.  

Lillian grew up in Indian Falls, attended Oakfield Alabama schools and was a 1964 graduate of Alexander Central School.  She worked for several years at GTE Sylvania in Batavia.  She enjoyed snowmobiling and deer hunting with her late husband, bowling, baking, crafts, the outdoors, and a good game of cards.  She will always be remembered by family and friends for her famous Christmas cookies and her smile and love that came with them.  

She is survived by her loving children, Eric (Patty Kiricov) Bridge of Rochester and Karen Bridge of Batavia; sisters Evelyn (late Aden) Chaffer of Rush, Dorothy Jones of Fairport, Brenda (Alan) Hain of Rochester, and April (Charles) Pelton of Attica; brother-in-law Gerald Wade of Batavia.  Sister-in-law Myrna (Gary) Dills of Batavia along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC., 4120 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. at the Indian Falls United Methodist Church, 7908 Alleghany Road, Corfu, NY. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Byron Cemetery, Byron, NY.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc.,127 North Street, Batavia, NY or The Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY.  

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

THE FAMILY OF LILLIAN E. BRIDGE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

 

 

  Mildred M. Gilliatt, 94, of Medina passed away peacefully on August 17, 2018 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Facility. She was born on December 29, 1923 to the late Chester and Alice Christan. In addition to her parents, Mildred is predeceased by her son; William Gilliatt Jr.

Mildred was a long time employee at PW Minor in Batavia. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children; Sandra Anderson of Batavia and Holly Gilliatt of Batavia; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Graveside Service will take place on Thursday August 23, 2018 at Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke on Angling Rd.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a 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.

 

John E. Gehl, 71 of Akron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday (August 16, 2018).

He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 9, 1947, a son of the late John and Mary Jean Shevlin Gehl.

John’s life was lived in service to his family, community, and faith.  He touched so many lives through his work, community service and active faith.  John believed his life’s mission was to build the kingdom of heaven here on earth.  John’s dynamic faith was lived out as an active member of St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish where he served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He and Marlene were also members of the Ecumenical Christian Community, the People of Praise, for over 30 years. 

John was a long time member of Akron-Newstead Rotary and was club president twice. He loved his community and was the first to volunteer for service projects and serve on a committee.  Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” could also have been John’s life motto.

Even in his professional life John served.  He worked in many aspects of the commercial insurance business where he had a reputation as being honest and focused on his clients.

John was affectionately known by many children as “Grampa Trouble Maker.”  His grandfatherly spirit was freely given to so many young people.  Even this past summer, in his wheelchair, he served as a camp chaplain at a summer youth camp where he served annually for many years. John would also spend time in the Blackrock region of Buffalo reading books to the school children.

A defining moment of John’s life was when he and Marlene walked the Camino de Santiago, a 500 hundred pilgrimage in Spain.  They encountered many interactions with fellow pilgrims on the path.

John was an avid player of board games. At nearly every family gathering, a board game would be set up.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren learning new games.  Many laughs and stories were shared over these late nights.

John was a military veteran, spending four years in active military duty and eight years in the reserves.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Marlene Tighe Gehl. Children, Josh (Maria) Gehl, Ben (Lori) Gehl and Jessie (John) Norton. Brother and sisters, Kathy (Jack) Patterson, Tom (Cindy) Gehl and Cindy (Tom) Weiss. Thirteen precious grandchildren and countless other children who affectionately knew John as “Grandpa Troublemaker”.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (Aug. 21st) from 3-8pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY. John's Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday (August 22nd) at 10:30am from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Akron, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be offered to People of Praise Camp, 4200 Gunnville Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.