Obituaries

George W. Arnold Sr. 82, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday February 9, 2017 after a long courageous 16 year battle with cancer at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on August 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George M. and Clara (Brightenfield) Arnold.       

Mr. Arnold was a United States Army Veteran. He owned and operated George Arnold Trucking where he drove truck for over 56 years and was a member of the Cornerstone Church in East Pembroke for 51 years. He loved mowing his lawn and dinners with his family on Sundays. George enjoyed being a snowbird for 20 years with his wife Marlene, who were married for 60 years. His family meant everything to him. George was known for being a kind and loving man.

He is survived by his loving wife; Marlene (Base) Arnold of Batavia; children Dawn Wapniewski Gentile of Batavia, Karen (Arthur) Kennett of Elba, George (Janice) Arnold Jr. of Batavia and Diane (Jerry) Quinn of Alexander; siblings Edward (Daryln) Arnold of Corfu, Cathy (Robert) Smart of Corfu, Carol (Edward) Beideck of Akron, Charles (Fran) Arnold of Bennington and Liz Norton of Batavia; 10 grandchildren Nathan, Chad (Renee), Mark, Scott (Danielle), Steve (Katie), Derek, Jordan, Jared, Jaylea and Jeremy; 16 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday February 13, 2017 from 4:00 - 8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at the Cornerstone Church 2583 Main Rd. East Pembroke, NY 14036.

Memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Church at the address listed above. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a 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.

 

 

Randal J. Almeter, 49 of Attica, passed Monday on February 6, 2017 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born September 27, 1967 in Warsaw to the late Bernard (Mary Rita Reisdorf) Almeter. Mr. Almeter is preceded in death by his beloved wife Gail (Perl) Almeter.   

Randal worked as a woodworker at Attica Lumber. He was a past member of the North Java Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by his daughters Anna and Emma Almeter of Lancaster; siblings Martha (Charles) Andres of Springville; Lawrence (Karen) Almeter of Varysburg; Maureen (Bryon) Fisher of Silver Springs; Elaine (Harold Maxon) Lemley of Stafford; Charlene (James) VanAllen of Perry; Denise (Donald) Knavel of West Valley; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.   

Friends are invited to call on Saturday February 11, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for his daughters education. 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.

John E. O’Neil, 86, of Alexander passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center. He was born on January 8, 1931 in Corfu to the late Edward and Ann (Pundt) O’Neil. John is predeceased by his wife Margaret (Miller) O’Neil; siblings Helen Deja, Mary VanAs, Ruth Lehnis and Dorothy Baker.

John will be remembered for many things, he was a founder and President of O’Neil Brothers Automotive, Inc. John was a life member of the Alexander Fire Dept. serving as past President, Head Trustee, and past Assistant Chief. He was past President of the WNY VFA Member, Alexander Town Planning Board and a member of the operating engineers. John served as Eucharistic Minister at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish in Attica, on the Parish Council and belonged to the Happy Agers and the Genesee County Republican Committee. John was a Knights of Columbus member. He loved to restore old cars, loved diesel engines and was an amazing mechanic. He loved carrying the American flag and marching with the Alexander Fire Dept. and listening to the band and took great pride in being an American. A special thanks goes out to his Grandson Danny for always being there.

He is survived by his children; Eileen (Steve) Ognibene of Alexander, John (Beth) O’Neil of Batavia, Kathleen (Eric) George of Byron, Robert O’Neil of Warsaw and Paul (Kelly) O’Neil of Attica; siblings Peggy Meyer of Corfu, Anne Smith of Tonawanda, William (Doran) O’Neil of Attica, Francis O’Neil of Batavia, Charles (Judith) O’Neil of Batavia, Edward (Sharon) O’Neil of NC, Marcella (Anthony) Saraceni of Batavia; 10 granchildren; John, Daniel (Courtney), Charles, Jessica, Sara, Katlyn (Nick), Emily, Kara (Josh), Lindsay (Tyler) and Scott; 4 great grandchildren Austin, Seth, Arianna and Jordyn along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Thursday February 9, 2017 and Friday the 10^th from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. A Fireman’s Service will be held on Friday at 7:00PM.  A 12:00 noon Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 11, 2017 at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. in Attica. He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alexander Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 336 Alexander, NY 14005.  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

JO ANN LANEY

Age 65, of Alexander, died peacefully Sunday morning February 5, 2017 at her home due to complications from pulmonary artery hypertension and scleroderma. She was born November 3, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Edgar and Betty (Green) Chapell, also preceded in death by siblings, Judy Ullum and June Chapell.   

Jo Ann grew up in Byron and graduated from Byron Bergen High School in 1969 and from Genesee Community College in 1971 with an A.A.S. degree. She worked at the former St. Jerome Hospital until 1974 as a radiology transcriptionist and later that year moved to Lakeland, FL. Jo Ann enjoyed a wonderful career as a medical transcriptionist for the next 37 years at the Watson Clinic, retiring in 2012. A former member of the Ladies of the Moose, where she held several officer positions and the College of Regents, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where she served as president, was an avid bowler, enjoyed casino trips and in 2016 moved back to Alexander full time. 

Surviving is her loving husband of 41 years, John "Mike" Laney of Alexander; beloved daughters, Christine (Kevin) Salzlein of FL and their daughter, Myya; Jennifer (Keith) Brooks of GA and their son, Max; brother, Terry Chapell of NY and sister, Joyce Chapell of FL; mother-in-law, Joanne Laney of Alexander along with several nieces, nephews and many loving friends in Lakeland, FL and Alexander.  

The Laney family will be present from 5-8 p.m. on Friday February 10 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020. Please join Jo Ann's family to celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday Feb. 11 at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. Attica, NY 14011. She will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia or a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

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

 

Darcy Ann Slusser, 44, of Attica passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born in Batavia on June 30, 1972 to the late John Sanders and Bonnie (Butler) Mucher.

Darcy adored her kids, loved animals and had just begun volunteering at the Wyoming County SPCA. She Loved to travel and had always joked she was going to retire in Mexico.

She is survived by her children; Amanda Torre of Buffalo, Nathaniel Torre of Lockport and Rayna Fravel of Castile; siblings Tammy (Vincent) Foster of Attica, Penny (Mark) Riekstins of Australia, Shelley (Greg) Schultz of Camden, NY., Step brother David (Dale) Warner of Rochester; step sister Jane (William) Coles of Frederiksted, St. Croix and step mother Linda Sanders of East Bethany, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Friday February 10, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Attica 3 Prospect St. Attica, NY 14011.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd.
Attica, NY 14011 http://www.wyomingcountyspca.org/ or the First Baptist Church of Attica listed above.  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

SOPHIA STUCKO

Age 83, of Elba, died Sunday February 5, 2017 at Crossroads House. She was born March 8, 1933 in Batavia, NY daughter of the late Martin and Margaret (Wozniak) Jacek also preceded in death by siblings, Steve, Charlie, Ray, Ed, Marty, Dorothy and Helen Jacek. 

Mrs. Stucko was formerly employed at Sylvania and Delco, she has been a longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Elba. She was an avid sports fan and gardener, enjoyed playing golf, needlework, stained glass, the outdoors, especially fishing and hiking. 

Surviving is her devoted husband of 63 years, John J. Stucko of Elba; children, Marty (Amy) Stucko of Elba and their children, Meg and Collin; Jim Stucko of Oakfield and his children, Nick (Megan) Stucko and John (Hannah) Stucko; Zoe (Dell) Jeffery of Newcomb, NY and their children, Nathan (Jess) Jeffery, Jess (Eric) Ackerman; great-grandson, Wyatt Jeffery along with many nieces and nephews. 

Please join the Stucko family in celebrating Sophia's Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday Feb. 9 at St. Padre Pio Parish (Elba Site). She will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia or to St. Padre Pio Parish.

Please share your memories of Sophia with her family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

 

 

Basom - Henry F. Burbules, 93, of Basom, a mechanic at GTE Sylvania in Batavia, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.

Mr. Burbules was born July 8, 1923 in Alabama Center, NY, a son of the late Charles and Frances Burbules.

He served in China, Burma, and India Theatre during World War II with the Army Air Force.  He was proud that he was employed at GTE Sylvania from the time that it came to Batavia until it left. He was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia's Worship Site.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Ciesinski) Burbules, of Basom; 3 sons, David Burbules of FL, Richard (Melissa) Burbules of Batavia and Larry (Tami) Burbules of East Pembroke; 2 sisters, Frances Zigrossi of Alabama and Beatrice Cook of Medina; 2 grandchildren, Craig Burbules of East Pembroke and Heather Burbules of Irondequoit; several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Charles Burbules, Jr., Mary Zigrossi and Helen Kumpf.

Private services will be held at convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alabama Fire Department, P.O. Box 798, Basom, NY 14013. Private burial will be in Alabama Cemetery.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Bergen - Ruth M. Beyer, 92, of Bergen, passed away Saturday, (February 4, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Beyer was born June 17, 1924 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Jerome and Mary (VanHake) VerWeire.

She has been a member of St. Brigid’s Church since 1946 and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White Post Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies of Charity at St. Brigid’s, the Knights of St. John #44 Ladies Auxiliary in Rochester, and the Bergen Historical Society. 

Ruth enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling, gardening, spending time at her cabin in the Adirondacks as well as time spent with her family. 

She is the wife of the late Bernard J. Beyer.  The two were married on August 24, 1946.  He passed away in 2008. 

Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (Richard) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA and Barbara Johnston of Bergen; five grandchildren, Richard (Sandy) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA, Timothy (Adrienne) Johnston of Mumford, Rebecca (Scott) Senf of Bergen, Jeffrey (Jillian) Tompkins of Hatboro, PA, and Jason (Kathryn Pluff) Johnston of Bergen; nine great-grandchildren, Owen, Mason, and Colton Tompkins, Lydia and Bryan Johnston, MacKenzie, Olivia, Jackson, and Lincoln Snef; two brothers, Charles (Georgiana) VerWeire, and Robert (Jean) VerWeire both of Spencerport.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Ruth is preceded in death by a brother, Edward (late Loretta) VerWeire.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Ruth’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, (February 10, 2017) at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson Street, Bergen.  Burial will be in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Bergen. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Brigid's Church, P.O. Box 219, Bergen, NY, 14416 or the Activities Fund of Westwood Commons, 50 Union Square, North Chili, NY 14514 or the Activities Fund of  LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482.

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

Dorothy J. Diver, 89, of Perry passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Eastside Nursing home in Warsaw where she had been residing. Dorothy was born in East Pembroke, New York a daughter of the late Melvin and Myra (York) Snell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Paul Diver who passed away in 2004; son-in-law Edward Moriarty; a granddaughter Erin Moriarty; brothers Robert (Gertrude) Snell, Harold and Roger Snell and a brother-in-law Marvin Reak.

Dorothy was a homemaker who helped on the family farm and took meticulous care of the book work for the farm. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flowers gardens, canning what she grew in the garden, sewing, cooking and baking.

She is survived by daughters Sandra (David) Collins of Lakeland, Fl., Debbie Moriarty of Williamsburg, VA., sons Gary (Yvonne) Diver of Rigina, Canada, Alan Diver of Castile, Randy and Evan Diver both of Perry; sister Viola Reak of Corfu; sister-in-law Lucy Snell of Corfu; 3 grandchildren Katie Moriarty, Allison and Logan Diver, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be announced at a later date for the spring. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in East Pembroke.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Office of the Aging 8 Perry Ave. Warsaw, New York 14569 or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, New York 14530. 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.

Gerald P. Brian, age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 5, 2017 at his home in Perry. Gerald was born in Perry, New York on December 7, 1955 a son of Dorothy (Cookerly) Hendershot of Warsaw and the late George Brian.

Gerald was a graduate of Perry Central School. He was a farmer who was employed by Butler Farms and Dueppengiesser Farms both in Perry and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed collecting die cast model cars, watching wrestling matches, a Buffalo Bills fan, and riding go-carts.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Koronas) Brian whom he married on February 14, 1997; a daughter Rebecca (Sean) Miller of Warsaw; a step-son AJ (Amber) Koronas of Perry; mother Dorothy Hendershot of Warsaw and father-in-law William Koronas of Perry; sisters Patty (Butch) Brunner of Batavia, Barb (Andy Fisher) Brian of Perry; brother: Danny Brian of Batavia; 3 grandchildren Logan, Tessa and Fiona Koronas, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00pm on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 7:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

Memorials may be Finger Lakes Organ Donor Recovery Network 30 Corporate Woods, Suite 220 Rochester, NY 14623. 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.

East Bethany - Douglas A. Hough, 70, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Hough was born June 5, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Elmer Hough and Gladys Wright Hough.

A member of Batavia Assembly of God Church, Mr. Hough was active with the church group, Forever Young and took great pride in his involvement with Operation Christmas Child. A licensed pilot, he loved to fly and had a passion for airplanes and enjoyed attending airshows both locally and nationally. Above all else, he had a deep love for his family. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Lorraine Siuta Nadeau Hough; his daughter, Sarah Hough VanPraag of Albany and her children Devin and Riley VanPraag; Lorraine’s daughter, Lynne (Scott) Herr of North Carolina and her son, Noah Herr; two brothers, Henry (late Nancy) Hough of Batavia and Paul (Dawn) Hough of Elba; three sisters, Estelle (late Blain) Howe, Rosemary (late James) Nobles and  Donna Hough, all of Batavia; his brother-in-law, Raymond (Deborah) Siuta of Wyoming; his sister-in-law, Doris Siuta of Perry and several nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late Esther and Richard Hough.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. His funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Batavia Assembly of God, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia.  Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Batavia Assembly of God Church, 24 North Spruce Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Debra L. Jackson, 53, of Mt. Morris passed away on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on January 21, 1964 in Batavia to the late Robert L. and Eleanor (Delude) Jackson.

Debbie loved spending time with her family. She especially loved the family celebrations and holidays. She also loved watching WWE wrestling. John Cena, her favorite wrestler, touched her life in a very special way. Debbie loved to sort and place her magazine cut outs, her photos and WWE collector cards in her albums. 

Debbie is survived by her siblings; Roger (Loretta) Clark of Warsaw, Linda (Bruce) Arney of Mt. Morris, Michael (Miranda) Jackson of Batavia, Donald (Colleen) Jackson of Batavia and Thomas (Louvenia) Jackson of Batavia; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday February 7, 2017 from 4:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday the 8^th at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

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

Laura R. Tracy, age 87, of Wyoming Rd., Pavilion, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 at the East Side Nursing Facility. She was born in Leicester, July 31st, 1929, daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary Foster Cartwright. A lifetime resident of Pavilion, and 1947 graduate of Dansville High School, Laura worked as a book keeper for Tracy Brothers in Pavilion and later with Empire Livestock and Expressway Auto Auction. She was a member of Pavilion Methodist Church and volunteered at the WCCH gift shop where she served as treasurer as well as working as an election inspector in Pavilion. Laura was also a longtime member of the Pavilion Fire Department Auxillary.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Tracy in 2012 and a brother, John Cartwright Jr. Survivors include 2 sons, Tom Tracy of Perry and Todd (Cathy) Tracy of Pavilion; 3 daughters, Sue (Jim) Rudgers of Pavilion, Sally (Bob) Seaver of Pavilion, and Teresa Tracy of Castile; a brother-in- law, Richard (Shirley) Tracy of Dansville; a step-sister, Peggy Rundell of Avoca; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Friends of Laura may call Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm at the Weeks Funeral Home 123 N. Main St. Warsaw.
A memorial service will be held following calling hours at the funeral home at 4pm. Burial will take place at a later date in the Pavilion cemetery.
Please visit www.weeksfuneral.com to offer online condolences. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura's name to the East Side Sunshine Fund at 62 Prospect St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Pavilion Fire Department at PO Box 156 Pavilion, NY 14525.