Obituaries

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. 

 

Mary A. DelPlato, 87 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. She was born March 21, 1929 in Torrington, CT to the late Francesco and Elena Tassa Marcello. Mrs. DelPlato is preceded in death by her beloved husband Daniel L. DelPlato Sr.; a daughter Christine DelPlato; sister Della Cantone; brothers and sisters-in-law Carmen (Mildred), Lewis (Helen), Peter (Marjorie) and Angelo DelPlato.   

Mrs. DelPlato worked for many years at Deans Drug Store in Batavia and also part time cleaning at 400 Towers. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Church/Ascension Parish, it’s Altar and Rosary Society, St. Michael’s Society, church choir, and St. Anthony’s School PTA. Music was a large part of her life, she wrote songs and sang them for residents of 400 Towers and Genesee County Nursing Home. Mary collaborated with her grandson Anthony on a CD titled “Sounds of Christmas”. She’ll be remembered for her beautiful smile and the love she had cooking for family along with all the neighborhood children.

Mrs. DelPlato is survived by her children Frank (Kathleen) of Cooperstown; John, Charles (Linda), Daniel (Elise), Joseph, Vincent, Michael (Bridget), all of Batavia; Carmen (Deborah) DelPlato of Williamson; Mary E. DelPlato of Batavia; sister Gloria (Al) Sardo of Roanoke, VA; brother-in-law Frank Cantone of Brooklyn; grandchildren James, Anthony, Richard, Sophia, Danielle, Jonathan, Marcella, Joseph, Theo, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday February 6, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to All Babies Cherished 445 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Mental Health Association of Genesee & Orleans Counties 25 Liberty St. #1 Batavia, NY 14020. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batavia -Douglas E. Elliott, 71 of Batavia, 22 year employee at McPherson Orchard in LeRoy, passed away on February 1, 2017 at Batavia Healthcare.  

Mr. Elliott was born May 13, 1945 in LeRoy, a son of the late Clifford (Alice Green) Elliott. 

He will be remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Jim, Alan, Glenn, and Paul and four sisters, Wilma, Virginia, Beverly, and Nancy. 

He is survived by his daughters Melissa (Brian) Stringham of Stafford, and Lynn Allen of Batavia; three grandchildren Elaina Stringham, Zachary and Kaylei Allen; two sisters, Jackie Reynolds and Mary Woodridge; two brothers, Frank Elliott and Gary Elliott and several nieces and nephews survive. 

The family would like to thank the staff at UMMC for the care and compassion they have provided to our family. 

There will be a celebration of Doug’s life at Billy Goats Restaurant, 345 West Main Street, Batavia on Saturday, February 4th from 11 am to 1 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangments have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Annette Desjardins, 64, of Batavia passed away on Sunday January 29, 2017 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina. She was born on March 28, 1952 in Ft. Coulonge, Quebec to the late Oswald and Rose Anna (St. Jean) Desjardins.

Annette is survived by her children; Lisa (Robert) Yantz of Batavia, Frank Glow Jr. of Rochester and Gary (Dezirea) Desjardins; siblings Mona (Gary) Sulimowicz of Oakfield, Frank (Darlene) Desjardins of Oakfield, Nancy (Joe) Richthammer of Basom, John Desjardins of Batavia and Richard (Pam) Desjardins of Oakfield; 5 grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For More information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Connie Jo Herbert, 61, of Perry passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2017 at her home in Perry after a lengthy illness.  Connie was born in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Harold and Katherine (Mason) Beardsley. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son; James Herbert and a sister; Hally Jones.

Connie worked for the former Champion Products and Archway Cookies in Perry, ACO in Perry and was a cashier for Walmart in Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving and caring caretaker for many in her family.

She is survived by a daughter; Kari (Robert) Irvine of Perry; sons Willis (Laura) Smith, Bryan (Krysta) Smith both of Florida; sisters Shirley (Jim) Ellis of North Carolina and Deborah Beardsley of Castile; brother-in-law Doug Jones of Pike; 8 grandchildren Tori Smith, Syerra Smith, Matthew Herbert, Hayden Smith, Dylan Smith, Quynn Smith, Brooklyn Herbert and Soryn Smith, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Friday February 3, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. An 8:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Algar Cemetery in Hume, New York.

Memorials may be made to the family. 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.

Oakfield – Mrs. Nora M. Steele, 89, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born June 23, 1927 in Syracuse, Missouri, the daughter of the late Maynard Carson and Philia Hatfield Steele.

Survivors include four children, Donald (Susan) Schmigel of Corfu, Terrence Schmigel of Texas, William (Eileen) Schmigel of Missouri and Starre Szelag of Alaska; her daughter-in-law, Ginger Schmigel of Basom; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

She was the mother of the late Lon Schmigel who passed away on December 6, 2016.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Alabama Cemetery in Alabama.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Rochester - William J. Zirbes, 73, of Rochester, longtime resident of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Zirbes was born June 18, 1943 in Buffalo, the son of the late Walter Benjamin and Ann Paulson Zirbes.

A United States Navy veteran, Mr. Zirbes was a member of the American Legion, Merrill-Sackett-White Post #575 in Bergen and the Bergen Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading and crossword puzzles. He worked as a manufacturing engineer at Taylor Instruments and Amplaco Plastics in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy I. Johnson Zirbes; his son, Scott Zirbes of Orlando, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Frederick Johnson of Rochester and Wally (Mary) Johnson of LeRoy; his sister-in-law, Marjorie ("Coke") Busmire of Bergen and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Marie Johnson.

Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where his services will follow visitation at 5 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, New York 14416 or to Scottsville Pet Adoptions, 3750 Scottsville Road, Scottsville, New York 14546. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

Batavia /Alabama - Joan V. Snyder, 84, of Batavia (formerly of Alabama), passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia.

Joan was born October 12, 1932 in Alabama, NY, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mildred (Kreckman) Bradt.

She attended the Alabama Country School and graduated in 1950 from Oakfield-Alabama High School.  After graduation, she attended RBI in Batavia, and spent most of her working years at Peterson Drug Co. where she was employed in the office. 

She was a member of the Alabama & Basom United Methodist Church where she was active in the Women's Society and played organ and piano for many years.  She helped implement the Jolly Senior Group and helped coordinate monthly activities for that group. 

She is survived by her husband, Lester L. Snyder, whom she married on May 9, 1954; 3 sons, Kevin (Jackie) Snyder of Lockport, Terry (Nancy) Snyder of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Craig (Debbie) Snyder of Henrietta; a brother, David (Barbara) Bradt of Salt Lake City, UT; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alabama & Basom United Methodist Church, where services will follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alabama & Basom United Methodist Church, 1392 Church Street, Alabama, NY 14003.  Burial will be in Alabama Cemetery in Alabama. Arrangements were completed by Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Providence M. DiMartino, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday January 29, 2017 at her son’s home. She was born July 6, 1927 in Batavia, to the late Phillip (Lucia Maggio) Gullo. Mrs. DiMartino is preceded in death by her beloved husband Anthony “Britt” DiMartino, daughter Linda Anne Engelhardt, brother Vincent “James” Gullo.

Mrs. DiMartino worked for the Telephone Company, Doehler Jarvis, Election Board, Veterans Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau before staying home to raise her children. She loved sewing, knitting and was known as the family historian. Mrs. DiMartino was a lifelong member of the former St. Anthony’s Church and Ascension Parish. Family was everything to her, she made sure that her children and grandchildren were spoiled. She was beloved by all that she knew.  

She is survived by her sons Phillip (Susan), Frank (Maria) both of Batavia; Anthony (Helen) DiMartino of Oswego; brother Gaetano “Tom” Gullo of Batavia; 9 grandchildren Matthew DiMartino, Lindsey (Jonathon) Marlowe, Jason, Ryan, Taylor, Hannah, Brandon DiMartino, Ricky and Mary Noel Engelhardt; 2 great-grandchildren Gavin and Dylan DiMartino, along with several nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday February 1, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday February 2, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020. For More information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

 

 

Phyllis J. Johnson, 66 of Alexander, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1950 in Batavia, to Kenneth (Mary Griffith) Weber of Wyoming, NY.

Mrs. Johnson worked as a Home Health Aide. She enjoyed going to watch Elvis Impersonator Terry Buchwald, going for walks, yard sales and loved trips to Lake Ontario.

She is survived by her beloved husband Robert L. Johnson of Alexander; daughter Christine Johnson of Wellsville; step children Robert (Geanie) Johnson, Katherine (Jacob) both of Malone, NY; siblings Carol (William) Bradley of Pavilion; Charles Weber of Wyoming, NY; Joanne Cox of Batavia; 4 grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Service’s will be held at the convenience of the family.

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 please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Donald R. Munson, 88, of Dansville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1928 and raised in Hayts Corners, NY to the late Lynn and Marjorie (Craft) Munson.

After graduating from Ovid Central School in 1946 he served in the Army's 25th Infantry Division Band in Japan until early 1948 when he was honorably discharged. Don married Elsie Green on April 24, 1948.  He attended Sampson College and enrolled in Ithaca College where he graduated in 1953 with a B.S. in Commercial Sciences. He began his career in education at Hammond Central School District as a high school business teacher.  To further his goals in education he attended St. Lawrence University while in Hammond.  Don and Elsie and their two daughters moved to Red Creek in 1955 where he taught business and eventually becoming the Elementary Principal and High School Principal later on.  While in Red Creek he attended Syracuse University and Oswego State.  In 1964 he and his family moved to Dansville, NY to become the high school principal for the next twenty years until he retired in 1984.  While here he attended Brockport State. Going to college as he did while working in the schools earned him his permanent certification for Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal extended to Supervisor at the Secondary level and a Superintendent's certificate.  During his time as high school principal in Dansville he was member of the Middle States Association Evaluation Team of which he was very proud and was the chairman of the team for six of those years.  He was also Director of Adult Education for eighteen years. While education was his chosen profession Don was also active in the late Kiwanis Club, Dansville Service Organization and was chairman of the American Red Cross Chapter #1 for several years.  He was a member of the Dansville Presbyterian Church and served at various times as an elder, trustee, deacon and other church committees. Upon retirement Don decided to continue working but at several jobs such as at St. John Fisher College in Admissions, as an instructor at Bryant and Stratton College, drove bus for LATTS for five years, was a salesman for Dansville Chrysler -Plymouth  and worked at Rogers & Tenbrook for seventeen years. At the age of 79 he retired for good. In his later years Don and Elsie enjoyed traveling to Branson, MO and to Hoover Dam.  But most of all he and Elsie enjoyed staying home in Dansville and spending time with their family and cherished friends.  He took much pleasure in going out to dinner with friends, watching the balloons float over the house during the Dansville Festival of Balloons and  meeting with a couple of the "guys" each morning for a cup of coffee. Don Munson touched many lives both as an educator and as a member of the community. In 2002, he was named Senior Citizen of the Year for the Town of North Dansville.  He was a hard worker who enjoyed life with those around him.  He will be missed.

Mr. Munson is preceded in death by his wife Elsie (Green) Munson in 2014; his parents Lynn and Marjorie(Craft) Munson; his brother Paul Munson.  He is survived by his daughters Donna (James) Szymanski and Marcia (Peter) LaForce; 4 grandchildren: Douglas (Angela) Szymanski; Jeffrey (Penny Gascoyne) Szymanski.; Megan (TJ) Woodward; Andrew LaForce; great-grandchildren Samantha Dey; Nathanael Szymanski; Kate and Cole Woodward ; sister-in-law Joan (Royce) Green along with several nieces and nephews and  many wonderful friends.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday January 30, 2017 from 4:00-7:00PM at Chamberlin–Baird Funeral Home 73 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 31^st at the Dansville Presbyterian Church 3 School St. at Central Park Dansville, NY 14437. He will be laid to rest in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 3 Murray Hill, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home, 73 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437.

LeRoy - Katherine M. Ballanti, 53, of Le Roy Manor, passed away peacefully onTuesday January 24, 2017. She succumbed to lung cancer at 7:20 A.M. in Strong Memorial Hospital. Thank you to everyone that respectfully attended to her needs.

Kathy was born in Manhattan, NY in 1963 to her proud parents, Leota Hnatkiw Ballanti and Dominic Ballanti. Kathy was predeceased by her parents.

She is survived by her half-sister Judith (and Daniel) Tamburrino of Auburn, NY, her half-brother Theodore (and Norma) Cappetti of Tampa, FL, and her half-sister Marie Hnatkiw, formerly of Rochester, NY. Other relatives and friends include her favorite cousin Howard Swedosh of Rochester, NY, her loyal, longtime friend June Johnson of Rochester, NY, her dear friend Sandy Metsinger of Le Roy Manor, Le Roy, NY, and her most treasured companion Clayton Smith of Le Roy Manor, Le Roy, NY. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

We would like to recognize the kind and caring staff and residents of Le Roy Manor.  Kathy thought of everyone there as members of her extended family.  Katherine Hnatkiw, the well-known opera singer of Rochester, NY, was Kathy’s grandmother. In an attempt to follow in her namesake’s footsteps, it was Kathy’s dream to be a famous singer in New York City. Although that desire did not reach fruition, Kathy’s musical voice, infectious smile, and warm heart will remain forever with those that knew and loved her.

There will be a graveside memorial service for Katherine Ballanti on Monday January 30, 2017 at 11 A.M. in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester, NY. She will be buried in tier/lot 336 alongside her maternal grandparents.

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

Mrs. Mary Neubert, of Batavia, died peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 86 after an extended illness. She was born on August 8, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Teresa (Tiberio) D’Aurizio.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alex A. Neubert; her son Alex Neubert (Jay L. Sackett) of Rochester; her brothers Frank (Jenny) D’Aurizio, Nicholas (Robin) D’Aurizio and Anthony (Connie) D’Aurizio along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Mary graduated from Batavia High School in 1947 and was employed for 24 years by Lown’s Insurance Agency, then worked for 12 years at the Flint-Farrell Insurance Agency. She was a charter member of the New York State Federation of Enterprising and Professional Women. Mary was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) in Batavia. She loved her family and friends dearly and will be remembered for her caring ways. She always kept her fond memories of growing up in the “good old days” of Batavia close to her heart.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s) 303 East Main St. in Batavia. Interment will take place in the Father Bernard Kelly Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School 73 Union St. Batavia, NY 14020 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital https://www.stjude.org/  501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.