Obituaries

  William F. “Wild Bill” O’Neil, 85, of Attica lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He was born on May 14, 1933 in Alexander on the family farm to the late Edward and Anna (Pundt) O’Neill. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his loving wife; Dorann (Rood) O’Neil; sisters Helen Deja, Mary Vanas, Ruth Lehnis and Dorothy Baker.

William was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for 30 years at Westinghouse in Attica and was a Village Police officer for over 20 years. He loved woodworking and was handy at fixing just about anything that was broken around the house. He enjoyed hunting in his earlier days and was known for his marksmanship. Bill was an honorary Criminologist for the American Police Hall of Fame.

He is the beloved father of:  Faith (Ed) Badhorn of Clarence; Connie (Chris) Beck of NM; siblings Margaret Meyer of Corfu, Anne “Totie” Smith of Tonawanda, Francis O’Neil of Batavia, Charles (Judith) O’Neil of Batavia, Edward (Sharon) O’Neil Jr. of NC and Marcella (Anthony) Saracini of Batavia; grandchildren Chloe (Jesse) Puschek of East Amherst, Claire Badhorn of Clarence, Chelsey Beck of NM and Cameron Beck of CO along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday July 18, 2018 from 4:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 19^th at the Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Dept. 11 Water 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.

Corfu/Byron - James A. Boorom, 96, of Corfu, formerly of Byron, a technical installer for Western Electric in Rochester, for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1983, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Boorom was born December 9, 1921 in Batavia, a son of the late Glen and Mildred (Mills) Boorom.

He was a 1941 graduate of Batavia High School and played on the Esso's a semi-pro football team in Batavia.  He served during World War II with the Army’s 243^rd Battalion in France and Germany.

He was a member The Pioneers of America and the former Batavia Loyal Order of Moose.  He was an avid gardener and enjoyed yardwork.  He greatly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is said that he was a man of many trades and was always willing to help others.

His wife, Lois A. (Ray) Boorom died January 21, 2013.

Survivors include a son, Michael Boorom of Batavia; 2 daughters, Denise Boorom of Rochester and Susan (Frank) Chittenden of Corfu; 5 grandchildren, Zachary (Sarah) Chittenden of Corfu, Cody (Ashley) Chittenden of MS, Wyatt Chittenden of TN, Madison Boorom and Emily Boorom, both of Rochester; a great-grandchild, Liam Chittenden; several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his wife, brothers, a sister and his great-grandchild Easton Chittenden.  

Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 East Main St., Batavia, where services will immediately follow at 12 p.m.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Depart. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908, www,stjude.org/memorial.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

LeRoy ~ William George Carmichael, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday (July 12, 2018) at The Le Roy Village Green. A son of the late J. Walter and Mabel (Whiting) Carmichael. George was preceded in death by siblings James, John, Paul, Etta Jane Seeley, and Helen Carmichael.      

    

George was a graduate of Le Roy High School, where he was a member of the 1941 Le Roy Football Team that was inducted into the Oatka Knights Hall of Fame on Friday, July 13th. George was a Veteran of WWII, having served our country with the United States Army in England and France and was a member of the Le Roy American Legion.

After his honorable discharge, he worked as an electrician for JW Carmichael and Sons and retired from Vanderlinde Electric in Rochester. He was a member of the IBEW Local 86 of Rochester.  George was an avid golfer and bowler. He followed Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Orangemen basketball team.

     He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Rita (Van Alst) Carmichael. Daughters Carol (Katie) (late Ronald) Engert and Christine (Richard Farnsworth) McQuillen; grandchildren, Rhonda (Dave) Schmeer, Rebecca (Doug) Thompson, Rachel (Rich) Lombard, Stephanie (Jamie) Call, Stephen (Mack) (Elizabeth) McQuillen, Gregory (Tina) McQuillen; several Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren, In-laws, Pete and Gina Steen, and Dorothy Machols, along with several nieces and nephews.

     At George’s request, there will be no visitation or services. George will be laid to rest at the Western New York National Veteran's Cemetery in Pembroke, N.Y. upon its completion.

     In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Wounded Warrior Project/Track Chairs, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York 14642.

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

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

Farmington -Denise Y. Schaller, 60, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness, on July 9, 2018 at her home in Farmington.  Denise was born on July 21, 1957 to the late James R. Majors Sr. of Rochester and the late Claudine V. (Meney) Majors of Batavia.

Denise was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia, and the State University of New York College at Brockport. Denise began her 40 years of service to the community as the operator of the former Kiddie Korral Day Care Center in Batavia. She later worked as a social worker and crisis counselor. For the last decade she was a highly sought after public speaker who provided organizational development training to thousands of public service workers across New York State through her firm, Schaller Solutions. 

She is survived by her children, Joni Schaller and Pamela Schaller, both of Buffalo; grandchildren Romello and Matthias Williams of Buffalo  and Philomena Burger of Perry; brothers James Majors of Baltimore, Md. and Stephen Majors (Todd Leavitt) of Takoma Park, Md.; aunt, Constance Alexander of Batavia; uncle, Hunter Alexander of Batavia; nieces and nephews including Sarah Millman of Towson, Md., Rick Majors (Megan) of Phoenix, Ariz, Jamie Siangco (Malia) of Hawaii; Michael Hixenbaugh of Lockport; Claudia and Shoshana Leavitt-Majors of Takoma Park, Md,; close cousins Colleen Ware of Oakfield, Sean Alexander of Alexandria, Va.; Santa Majors of Batavia, Gordon Shillea of Batavia; loving in-laws from the extended Schaller and Meyers family, along with life-long friends and former and current colleagues who made up Denise's large and loving community. 

She was predeceased by her husband Howard Schaller and brothers Richard Majors and Michael Majors. 

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Denise’s Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, (July 17, 2018) at City Church, 210 East Main Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial donation in Denise's name to their local food bank.  Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

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

Thomas D. Lynch, 86, of Attica passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018 at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was born on December 7, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Catherine (Kilroy) Lynch. In addition to his parents, Thomas is predeceased by his daughter in law Bernadette Lynch and grandson Michael Lynch.

Tom grew up (and met his wife) in Brooklyn. He attended P.S. #48; St. Francis Prep and St. Francis College. He moved the family to Hicksville, Long Island as children came along. Subsequent moves to Tonawanda, South Jersey and West Seneca added many special friends and memories. The final move was to the hills of Wyoming County in the late 1970’s. There, he happily settled into a slower pace of life. Tom quickly became involved in St. Vincent’s parish, volunteering for many of the Ministries. Tom was fiercely passionate about his Creator, his Catholic faith and his family. As a 3^rd Degree Knight (K of C), Tom became widely known in the Pro-Life Community. His efforts in matters of legislation, education and advocacy were recognized locally and nationally. Tom eagerly attended many of the Right to Life Marches in Washington DC.  Accompanied by wife Eleanor, Tom participated in numerous Catholic Charismatic Leadership Conferences at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Tom was a personal friend of the University’s Founder, Father Mike Scanlon.  Tom enjoyed Bills and Sabres games with his sons as well as his daughter’s equestrian pursuits. He was an amazing dad who worked long and hard in order to provide Catholic education to his kids. Post-retirement work included increased church involvement and his role of door greeter at the Warsaw, NY Wal-Mart. Tom accepted his Cancer diagnosis with strength and tact.  He had a heart of gold and made the world a better place with his kindness.    

He is survived by his loving wife; Eleanor (Calhoun) Lynch of Attica; Thomas G. Lynch of Attica, Patrick Lynch of Irondequoit and Mary Kay Lynch of Attica; sister Ursula (John) Sullivan of Breezy Point, NY; grandson Brenden Francis Lynch of Irondequoit.

Family and friends are invited to call in Saturday July 14, 2018 from 9:00-10:30AM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation on Saturday at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. in Attica. Thomas will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica Rescue Squad 11 Water 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.

 

  Jennie Dispenza, 99 of Batavia passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 12, 1918 in Batavia to the late Michael (Phillipa “Fannie” Condello) Pontillo. She is predeceased by her husband Frank G. Dispenza, son Kenneth Dispenza, brothers Vincent and Frank Pontillo, sister Rose Minuto along with dearest Mary DiSalvo.

Mrs. Dispenza graduated from Batavia High School and was captain of the girls BB Team. She waited tables at Batavia Downs for 45 years, she loved the patrons, her co-workers and developed many lifelong friendships. Mrs. Dispenza was a lifelong listener of WBTA, enjoyed reading magazines, watching wrestling, crossword puzzles and scramble word challenges. Her compassion for others showed through the years as she remembered loved ones year after year as they grew up to adulthood. Jennie was a wonderful cook, sharing chicken soup for those ill and her veal was out of this world. She was a member of Ascension Parish her entire life and let her faith guide her. Family was above all else the most important thing to her and they will miss her dearly.

She is survived by her beloved sons Frank (Prudy) Dispenza of Miami, FL; Michael Dispenza of Treasure Island, FL; daughter-in-law Joan Dispenza of Batavia; special grand-nephew Joe Cesarano of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday July 13, 2018 from 5-7PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. Mrs. Dispenza will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or 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.

Pavilion ~ James A. Starr, age 70, of Dillon Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning (July 10, 2018) at home surrounded by his loving family.

    

He was born November 12, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late George and Isabelle Rudgers Starr.

     Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, as well as a dear friend to many.  He was a heavy equipment operator for many years.  After his retirement from the construction business, Jim took over the family farm and operated that for 22 years.  He was an avid bowler and participated in the Friday night Pavilion bowling league for over 40 years.  He also enjoyed working around his shop and restoring vintage cars.

     He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Deborah Wellman Starr; his daughters, Mary Lynn Cowell (Don Carney) and Kate (Dave) Ficarella; grandchildren, Christine Cowell, Rebecca Cowell, Jack Carney, Joseph Carney, Alex Dills and Ben Dills; great-grandson, Isaac Coughlin; mother-in-law, Betty A. Wellman; brothers, Mike Starr and Randy (Cindy) Starr, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  He was also predeceased by his brother, William Starr.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday from 2 ~ 4 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt.19), LeRoy, where his Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 P.M.  Interment in the Pavilion Cemetery will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pavilion Fire Dept.

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

Henrietta/Livonia - Michael J Ayotte, Jr, 48, of Henrietta and Livonia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (July 9, 2018) at his home, in Livonia.

Mr. Ayotte was born May 11, 1970 in Rochester, the son of Michael J., Sr. and Joan (Steinmetz) Ayotte of Port Charlotte, Fla.

Mike had an infectious, ridiculous laugh with an outgoing personality that allowed him to make friends easily.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing at Hickory Ridge, and spending time with his family. 

He will be remembered by his children as a good father who was a lover of Garbage Plates.  He was a great son and the funnest uncle ever. 

Surviving along with his parents are his children, Michael J. (Krystal) Ayotte, III of MD, Myndi Ayotte of CO, and Daniel Ayotte of Henrietta; the mother of his children, Cindy Ayotte of Henrietta; grandchildren, Michael J., IV and Jocelyn; sisters, Michele (Eric) Chick of Brockport, and Debbie (Charlie) Diehl of Bergen; nieces and nephews, Nicole Knoedl of Rochester, Heather Nenni of Brockport, Amanda (Ansley) Jemison of Ithaca, Shayna Nenni, Kendra Nenni, Trenton Chick, and Tyler Chick all of Brockport; great-nieces and nephew, Selena, Emiliano, and Elsie Mae.  His faithful friend and canine companion, Tank, also survives.

Mike is predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, (July 13, 2018) at Lakeview Cemetery, 4988 Lake Road, Brockport.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.O.A.R.S., 21 Park Acre Road, Pittsford, NY 14534.

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

Sharon K. Gebel, 79, of North Java passed away on July 8, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on December 20, 1938 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Martin and Pauline (Wild) VanSickle. She is also predeceased by her first husband; Lavern Grover.

Sharon was the founder of Little Paws Cat Control, a former member of the SPCA and a friend of the New Start Kitty Shelter. She was passionate about nature and her gardens. Sharon will forever be remembered as a beloved Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her husband; John Gebel; children David (Robin) Grover of Wilmington, NC., Kenneth Grover of Java Center and Susan Grover of Warsaw; siblings Mary Hildenbrant of N. Java, Margaret Hauser of Eden, Thomas VanSickle of Eden, Francis (Cathy) VanSickle of Newfane and Robert (Sharon) VanSickle of VA; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday July 12, 2018 from 4-8PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 13^th at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish 2311 Attica St. Varysburg, NY 14617. Sharon will be laid to rest in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Sheldon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Java Rescue Squad 4274 Route 98, N. Java, NY 14113 or New Start Kitty Shelter 6342 Denton Corners Rd. Castile, NY 14427. 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.

Oakfield - Evelyn A. Johnson, 94, of Oakfield, passed away Friday, (July 6, 2018) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia where she had been residing.

Mrs. Johnson was born May 2, 1924 in Dutch Corners, NY, a daughter of the late Gardner and Florence (Overholt) Johnson.

Evelyn was a member of the Elba Baptist Church but later attended the Oakfield United Methodist Church.  She was also a member of the Twilighter’s Card Playing and Craft Making Club.  Mrs. Johnson enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and loved to take walks on her street late at night.

She worked for 17 years at G.T.E. Sylvania as an inspector and spent summers working at the canning factory in Oakfield and Barre.    

She is the wife of the late Bernard Johnson who passed away October 14, 1966.

Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Karen (Bill) Morris of Oakfield; a son-in-law, Thomas Coughlin of Pavilion; grandchildren, Michael (Lynnette) Morris of Oakfield, Wendy (James) Mountain of Clarence, Tamara Coughlin of Batavia, and Rachel Coughlin of Georgia; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Carter Mountain, Garett Morris, and Brandan Crossett; a brother, Floyd (late Helen) Johnson of Utica.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is predeceased by a daughter, Judy Coughlin, brothers, Lewis and Kenneth Johnson, sister, Alice Poole, and a brother and sister who each died in childhood.

Friends may call on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Evelyn’s Funeral Service will immediately following calling at 11:30 a.m.  She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.

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

Bergen - Lois Youngs, 85, of Bergen, passed away Sunday, (July 8, 2018) at Unity Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Youngs was born June 20, 1933 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Davis) Fitzgerald.

Lois enjoyed collecting cows, reading, crocheting, feeding the birds, and volunteering her time at the library in Bergen. 

She is the wife of the late John H. Youngs, who passed away on January 20, 2000.

Surviving are her children, Julie (Robert P.) Schroeder of Bergen, Becky (Thomas) Dysart of Bergen, Melody (Preston) Leone of Churchville, and John (Joyce) Youngs, II of Greece; a sister, B.J. (Bob) Sledge of Hemet, Cali.; 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Lois is predeceased by her brother, Harold Fitzgerald; and sisters, Jerry Lane, Mildred Erb, and Ruth Covington.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. (Please note change in time of calling hours) at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Lois’ Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, (July 12, 2018) at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Avenue, Rochester, New York 14624 or to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, New York 14226.

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

Batavia - Donald L. Bausch, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018 on the beach at the Outer Banks in North Carolina while on vacation.

Don was born August 21, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late J. Albert and Margaret Stedman Bausch.

He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1960, attended St. Bernard College in Cullman, Alabama for 2 years and graduated from St. John Fisher College in 1965 with a degree in business management. Don began working for Westinghouse Electric Supply after graduation where he held various management roles in Rochester, Utica, Virginia as well as being regional manager for upstate New York.   He spent the last 20 years of his career working for Kovalsky-Carr  Electric in Rochester.  For nine years he was self-employed at Wagner Bausch Electric in LeRoy and for a short time he owned the former Scotty’s Charbroil in Batavia.  His business associates remember him as a hardworking and fair person that was always a pleasure to deal with.

As an active member of Resurrection Parish he was often seen at daily Mass as well as serving as lector and Eucharistic minister.  He was President of the Holy Family School Association, elected to four terms on the Village Board of LeRoy and Vice Mayor of LeRoy.  Throughout the years he served on many electrical boards and committees both locally and nationally.  An avid golfer, he was a member of Stafford Country Club since 1975 and served as President.  He was a Past President of the Notre Dame High School board and member of the United Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board for nine years.  An avid fund raiser for both St. John Fisher College and Wilmot Cancer Center, he gave back to his community through other various organizations.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Joan Dickinson Bausch on August 22, 1964.  Also surviving are one son, D. Scott (Trish) Bausch of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Bausch Fagan and Colleen (Christopher) Pilc, both of Batavia; three brothers, Richard (Nancy Dugan) Bausch of Silver Lake, Robert (Jan) Bausch of Bergen and Fr. Michael Bausch of Pittsford. He was the grandfather of Justin, Amanda and Donald Fagan; Craig and Courtney Pilc and Johnathan, Tyler and Nicholas Bausch and great grandfather of Maylee Colon and Autumn Grace Fagan.  A sister-in-law Bernie Bausch of Wisconsin and several nieces and nephews also survive. 

He was the brother of the late Thomas Bausch.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.   His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his brother, Fr. Michael Bausch, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Wilmot Cancer Institute Development Office, PO Box 278996, Rochester, New York 14627. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Don’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Daniel R. Masterson, 82 of Darien, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2018. He was born November 29, 1935 in Buffalo to the late John (Clara Ross) Masterson. Dan is preceded in death by several siblings.  

Our Dad, Daniel R. Masterson, (Danny, Matty) decided it was time join his lifelong buddy “Uncle Larry” and soar with the eagles. As he enters heaven we realize he truly did leave quite a legacy that we can cherish every day in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1953 till 1956 which included a tour in Korea. For a time he served as Commander of VFW Post 3180 in Akron NY.  In his earlier years he was a window cleaner for JJ Gordon. He loved his time in life that he spent at Rushford Lake where he could fish, swim and spend time on his pontoon boat. He loved to socialize with family and friends and was a great lover of those special oatmeal raisin cookies. Dad was proud to accept the challenge of any puzzle, he was truly a master.  Euchre and pinochle were his card games of choice and oh he was a tuff competitor.  In his later years his computer room was where he spent his time... playing games and keeping up on family and friends. He also loved his property in Darien where he could sit and watch wildlife run. Rest easy Dad. You’ll be missed and loved always. We all know you loved us.... We can so clearly hear your response…“YEAH BUDDY!”

He is survived by his longtime companion Karen Sheehan of Darien; children Debra (Paul) Schwegler of North Tonawanda; Donald (Raquel) Masterson of Statesboro, GA; Kim (Gary Nunn) Sloppy of Akron; Suzanne (Greg) Chiuppi of Henderson, NV; Danielle (Jeffrey) Przybyl of Lancaster; Donna (Keith) Wynia of Middleburg, NY; Bonny (Jeffrey) Gibala of Waterford, PA; Daniel Masterson Jr. of Lancaster; sister Donna Frajdofer; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren survive along with many nieces and nephews.  

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held privately.  

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor’s charity of choice. 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.  

Jane D. Skomski, 94 of Lockport and formerly of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (July 3, 2018) at her residence.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on October 13, 1923, a daughter of the late William and Josephine Archambault Danz.

Mrs. Skomski was a Veteran of WW II where she served her country as a nurse with the U.S. Army Nursing Corps. She was then employed as a nurse for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Buffalo. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Akron.

She was the wife of the late Watson Skomski and sister of the late Lucille Riley.

Survivors include her son, Michael (Tammy) Skomski of Lockport. Daugther, Mary Anne (Gordon) Skomski-Bellinger of Pendleton. Niece, Victoria Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Akron, NY.

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 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

BRYANT WYDER ~ Age 64, of Basom, who lived by the motto, A man should only have two things in his life, "A Backhoe and A Microwave", died at Buffalo General Hospital Tuesday July 3, 2018. He was born September 6, 1953 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Stephen and Avaline Freeda (Ground) Wyder also preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Maskier.                                                       

Bryant was a 1971 graduate of Oakfield-Alabama High School and a 1985 graduate of Erie Community College with an Electronics degree and then was employed for over 23 years at Somerset Power. He was never content just sitting around unless it was NHL hockey season or the playoffs you could find him planting his garden, or simply tinkering around the house. "I Like to Many Things" which led him to his Harley Davidson, John Deere tractor or his Backhoe. It was his selflessness that was unmatched, he gave everything for his family asking nothing in return, a humble man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren and four legged companions, Mel & Ben. 

Surviving is his beloved wife of 32 years Carin (Schaal) Wyder of Basom; children, Taylor Wyder at home, Nicole (Mike) Williams of Scottsville and Michele (Dan) Saeva of LeRoy; beloved grandchildren, Courtney, Shelby, Nissa, Skyler and Kori; brother of Anita (Bob) Goras and Vance (Shirley) Wyder both of Basom and simply "Uncle Guy" to several nieces and nephews. 

Please join Bryant's family from 2-6pm on Saturday July 7, 2018 to Celebrate His Life at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Memorials in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Center, "Ministry to the Niagara Medical Campus", c/o Rev. Richard H. Augustyn 760 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203. 

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

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