Obituaries

James Douglas Eby, current resident of Marco Island, Florida, and native of North Syracuse, New York, died suddenly on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 72. He was the devoted husband of Deborah Bach Eby; dedicated father of Sarah C. Pyle (Jeremy), Justin James, Matthew Martin^†, Bethany Victoria, and Gabrielle Nicole; loving grandfather of Emily, Jacob, Austin, Jaxson, and Layla; dear brother of Theodore^†, Ronald, and Tricia; beloved brother-in-law of Cynthia Bach Wilson, many nieces and nephews and friend to many; son of the late Theodore and Louise (Neuman) Eby.

  James will be remembered for his quick wit, always having a movie or Seinfeld line for every situation! He loved teaching at RIT, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a lifelong love of learning and upon moving to FL completed his MBA and became a Master Gardner and a teacher of welding. He and Deborah loved living near the beach and sharing their bit of paradise with family and friends. James also found a way to continue playing ice hockey in Fort Myers but missed the Batavia Men’s Hockey League always (not the time spent in the penalty box though). Most importantly he was a wonderful husband, always putting Deborah first and foremost and an amazing dad and Opa who could “fix anything”. His family was the light of his life and he was ours. We will miss him deeply but know we are blessed to have had him in our lives.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday, June 27^th from 12 ~ 2 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, NY, where James’ Service will be held at 2:00 P.M.  Immediately following, family and any wishing to accompany, will proceed to St. Francis Cemetery. A reception will take place at Le Roy Country Club beginning at 3:30. The family requests, in solidarity to James’ love of hockey, to dress if you wish in your favorite hockey apparel.

     James was a dedicated volunteer at an animal hospital in Naples where he advocated for pelicans, herons, and many other animals of Florida. Memorial contributions can be made to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL, 34102. Deborah and James are also ardent supporters of mental health awareness and memorials can also be made to NAMI Collier, 5025 Castello Drive, Suite 101, Naples, FL, 34103.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with James’ family at www.falconefuneralhome.com. 

Graveside services for Raymond J. Jamalkowski, 90, of Batavia, who passed away November 11, 2022, will be Wednesday (June 28^th), 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. Ronald Konieczny II, Director.

William E. Caton, 76 of Batavia, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes.

He was born April 18, 1947, in Buffalo, a son of the late James V. and Pauline Fleming Caton.

William graduated from Kenmore East High School and Alfred State College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he graduated from Arizona State University. He was a teacher at the New York State School for the Blind from 1972 until 1979. He left teaching to pursue a business career as a salesman of industrial products and worked for the Chamberlin Rubber Company in Buffalo and Rochester until his retirement. He was a past member of the BPO Elks 950, the American Legion, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1602.

William was a hardworking individual who was always the one to take care of everyone else. He loved his family and was the best husband, father, papa, and brother you could ask for. He will be missed by all who knew him. Bill received a LVAD in November of 2011. He was very proud that he had it for almost 12 years. In March of 2022 Bill became the first LVAD patient at Strong Memorial Hospital to have elective hip replacement surgery, paving the way for others.

Bill is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Laraine Pomeroy Caton of Batavia. Son, Edward J. (Paula) Caton of LeRoy. Daughter, Ellen M. Caton of Batavia. Grandchildren, Carson Caton, Bailey Caton and Carly Brokaw. Sisters, Linda (Jack) Slagle of Arizona and Nancy (Paul) Smith of Wayland. Sister in- law, Diane P (William) Wormsley of Pittsburgh. Also survived by nieces and nephews and their children.

Predeceased by his sister, Martha Blackwell. Brothers in-law, John Blackwell and Dale Soos.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences, and fond memories on Thursday (June 22^nd) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY.

Burial with Military Honors will be held privately in the Western New York National Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in memory of William Caton to: University of Rochester, The Advanced Heart Failure Program Patient Support Fund, Attn: Jennifer Koehnlein, 300 East River Rd, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

John J. Kasmer Jr., 81, of Elba, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Batavia on January 16, 1942, to the late John J. Kasmer Sr. and Helen (Sileski) Kasmer. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his stepson, Mark Vidaurre.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie (Cibrot) Kasmer of Elba; daughters Nicole (David) Kresock of Elba, Chantal (Anthony) Zambito of Elba; step-daughter Elizabeth Charters of VA; sisters Janice (Dr. David) Swartz of Batavia and Elizabeth Fancher of FL; 5 grandchildren Johnny Zambito, Maxwell Kresock, Anthony Zambito, Connor Kresock and Lucia Zambito, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the O & E Growers, Inc. and served as treasurer for several years. He was a longtime member of the National Onion Association and enjoyed attending the International Conventions. John served on the NYS Onion Industry Council through the Cooperative Extension, and in 1998 Cornell University recognized him for a red onion seed that he developed. Cornell’s Department of Plant Breeding and Department of Plant Pathology published the work and named the seed “Kasmer Red.” The research and introduction of the new seed were presented at the 1998 National Onion Research Conference in Sacramento, California.  

John grew up in a small, well-known Polish community on the Elba muckland. John’s grandfather, Joseph Karczmarczyk, was among the early muckers in Elba. John Sr. joined the farm in the 1940’s and they removed stumps, trees, and bushes on about 30 acres. John Jr. graduated from high school in 1960; and joined his father on a 55-acre muck farm in Elba. The Kasmer Cold Storage on Route 98 was built in 1946 and expanded ten years later. The Kasmers were once one of 140 farms on the muck back then. In the 2000s, ten muck farming operations were still running. By this time, the farm had grown to 250 acres and was only growing onions. In 2007 John Kasmer, Jr retired from farming and sold his muck land. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who loved his family and was devoted to farming.

Family and friends are invited to call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 23^rd at St. Padre Pio Parish 65 South Main St. (Route 98) Elba, NY 14058. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. To leave an online 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.

Joseph N. Marino, 91 of Albion and formerly of Batavia, began his next adventure on June 15, 2023. He was born January 19, 1932 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Louise (Plecia) Marino. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: the love of his life and wife of 66 ½ years, MaryJane (Cosway) Marino, his daughter: Joanne Marino Perry, his siblings: John, Michael, Anthony, Richard, and Ann Marie Ranalette. 

Surviving are his two sons: James (Susan) Marino of Spencerport, Jon Marino of Virginia, a daughter: Janelle (Gene) Flammger of Albion, and Son-in-law: Clair Perry of Akron, 7-grandchildren: Nicole, Matthew, Dan (Mariana), Christopher, Jennifer, Joe, Jolene and one very special great grandchild: Brianna.

He retired from General Motors as an electrician. However, he learned carpentry while serving in the Army. He was able to build, fix, and repair almost anything. Over the years, he made his family and friends wooden rocking horses, desks, cabinets, and never met a chair or lamp he could not fix. He was also famous for his napkin cartography skills.

Ever since Joe was a little boy, he was constantly on the go and had a passion for adventure and travel. He was able to travel to 47 states in the US and numerous places around the world with his loving wife, family, and friends. When he wasn’t traveling or building things, he loved to play cards and garden. He was a people person and always had a story to tell to everyone he met. He had the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. To him, “Everyday was a Good Day!”

We will miss his charm and wit but his stories will live on forever.

The family of Joseph and MaryJane Marino are having a Celebration of their Lives on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Batavia Country Club 7909 Batavia Byron Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 from 1-4 pm. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in Akron, NY. 

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude and The Fisher House Foundation for Veterans. To leave an online 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.

Mary Patrice “Patty” Moynihan, 68, of Alexander, NY passed away on Saturday June 17th, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born on Aug 7th, 1954 in Batavia NY, the daughter of Francis and Joan (Hanley) Buckenmeyer.

She is survived by the love of her life, best friend and husband of 50 years; Tom Moynihan; Daughter Kelly Johnson, son Tom Moynihan II, daughter Brandy (Chris) Nicastro; 10 grandchildren Asja, Taina, Teagan, Dominic, Avery, Amiylee, Annabella, Emy, Alina, Brody; brother Michael (Debbie) Buckenmeyer, sister Susie Franz, sister Barbara (Jeep) Quinn and sister Lori (Rick) Miller.

She graduated from Alexander Central School in 1972 and worked at the Attica Prison for 20 years. 

Patty radiated warmth that rivaled the sun, from her interests such as gardening and beaches to her affection and love to her family (especially her grandchildren). She embodied the collective spirit of selflessness, kindness, and hope even when great adversity stood before her. Patty was a living example that one’s hardships do not define them, but it is how you choose to live through them that defines you. Her strength, spirit, and wit were unfailing. She continued to emit love, light, and smiles up until the very end. She was beautiful.

A casual gathering for loved ones and friends is planned for Friday, June 30th at Batavia Country Club 7909 Batavia Byron Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 from 5pm-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave an online 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.

We are heartbroken to announce that our mother and Bumpa, Carol A. Sherwood, passed from this life on June 16^th, 2023. Born to Lucille (Gentner) and Gerald Ellis on December 6^th, 1939, she was a lifelong Batavian. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School and attended Notre Dame High School. In her younger years, Carol was a member of the St. Joseph’s Drum Corp, which is where she met the love of her life, her husband Paul. Carol was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Oakfield/Elba and Resurrection Parish, Batavia.

Bumpa was excellent at baking, cooking, quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, and needle point. She could revive any plant and was a master stain remover. She has left her family with many beautiful craft  pieces to remember her and her gift by. 

Although she did not understand a single rule of any of the games or competitions she attended for her grandchildren, she was their biggest supporter and tried not to miss any event. She truly was their biggest fan in all aspects of their lives. Bumpa called each of her children and grandchildren, without fail, every single day to say goodnight and prayed for them ceaselessly. Her votive candle was lit every day for their safety. 

Carol was on the St. Joseph's Church prayer chain and there is probably not a person in Batavia that she hasn’t at one time prayed for.  She was a volunteer at All Babies Cherished and loved the time she had with the ladies there. For many years she enjoyed the swim exercise class at the YMCA and the friends she made there. Up until to her last day she could be seen taking her daily walk. 

Bumpa could be found sitting on her porch, with her rosary and prayer books. Her life was devoted to her family and faith in God. The most important things to her were faith, family, and friends.

Carol has been reunited with her beloved husband, Paul, who passed away in 2018. She is survived by daughters Dawn (Rex) Norton and Maureen Sherwood of Batavia, and her son Dennis Sherwood of Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by the lights of her life, her grandchildren: Lucy (Josh) Maier, Riley (Justin Hawley) and Shea (Tina) Norton; Trevor (Emily) and Jaden Sherwood; Nicholas (Jyssica), Nolan, and Whalen Sherwood. She is survived by two great grandchildren, Cash and Jessy Mae Sherwood. Also surviving are siblings Nancy (Ronald) Welker, Gary Ellis, and Ricky (Melissa) Ellis, sister-in-law Pauline Sherwood, and numerous nieces and nephews from the Ellis and Sherwood families whom she loved dearly. 

Calling hours will be from 4-7pm on Tuesday, June 20^th at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Funeral Services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Carol’s memory to St. Joseph's Regional School, 2 Summit Street, Batavia, New York 14020, All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or in the form of Mass Intentions. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Bergen -Raymond Henry Allyn, 93 of Bergen passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born on April 10, 1930, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late William and Hazel (Caudle) Allyn.

Raymond began life in Gates, where he attended Spencerport school and played basketball and baseball. While in Rochester where he met Emma Nichols. They were married in WV, in the holler of Nichols Mountain, at her parent’s homestead on February 7, 1952. They had a beautiful horse farm in Gates, where Raymond operated a Racehorse farm and worked the nearby land. The crops were then sold at his Vegetable stand. Together they raised three wonderful children. Raymond worked for the railroad, milked cows, was an owner/operator of a dump truck business and retired as a tractor operator for Colby Homesteads Farms until his retirement.

He was a member of the Gas-Steam engine association, Churchville Lions Club, and many tractor pull competitions. Raymond enjoyed sitting on the porch, growing vegetables in his garden, especially his sweet corn and pumpkin patch, and spending time with his loved ones. 

Surviving is his daughter, Susan Fabretti and her husband, JR, of Bergen, NY; great grandchild, Nikolas Fabretti of Rochester, NY.

In death Raymond is reunited with his parents, William and Hazel Allyn; children, Cheryl Reis and Debra Dutton; grandchildren, Virginia Reis, Emily Reis, and Timothy Reis; siblings, Ralph Allyn, Charlie Allyn, John Allyn, and Alfred Allyn.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday June 29, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 am at H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake Ave, Bergen, NY 14416. Raymond’s Funeral Service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Mount Rest Cemetery in Bergen, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, or the Reis Memorial Scholarship, ATTN: Reis Memorial Scholarship 6917 W Bergen Rd, Bergen, NY 14416

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

On June 14, 2023, John Donald (JD) Barrett, 98 ½, of Stafford, NY, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  JD was born January 10, 1925 in Wyoming, PA to John J. and Margaret L. (Guilford) Barrett.

Upon graduation from high school, he joined the US Navy.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving from February 12, 1943 to February 22, 1946 aboard the USS Carroll and USS Charles Plunkett as a radioman.  After leaving the military, he attended King’s College in New Castle, DE, where he met his sweetheart, Dorothy Scarborough.  They were married on October 18, 1947.  They were married 75 ½ years.  

He was employed at Lapp Insulator for 42 years.  He was a faithful servant for his Lord at Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, NY, playing the piano and serving as a trustee.

JD enjoyed flyfishing and tied his own flies and built his own rods.  Later in life he enjoyed canoeing.  He and Dorothy built 2 strip canoes in their retirement years.  He made many friends fishing and paddling.  He was an honorary member of the Oatka Fish and Game Club, LeRoy, NY, and Philip Garbutt Rod and Gun Club, Rochester, NY.

In addition to Dorothy, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Sally (Tim) Fry of Elyria, OH, and Gayle (Gerry – deceased) Ludwig of Rochester, NY.  JD is also survived by his brother, Alvin (Wilma) Barrett of Turner, ME, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

There will be no calling hours.  His funeral service will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11 am at Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia, NY.  Burial at Western NY National Cemetery in Corfu, NY, will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 10:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to a member of the family having severe allergies, please no perfumes, flowers or plants of any kind.  

Gifts in memory of JD may be made to Grace Baptist Church.

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

Arrangements for John were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

Richard N. Neth, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Veterans Home @ Batavia. He was born in Batavia, July 14, 1940 to the late Norman and Rose (Donahue) Neth. 

Dick was a proud United States Navy Veteran and also served 25 years in the Army Reserves. He volunteered at the VA Medical Center in Batavia, he was an Ombusman for many years and member of Ascension Parish. Dick was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Shirley A. (Ruzzi) Neth of Batavia; sons, John (Julie) Neth of North Fort Myers, FL, Michael (Tonya) Neth of Birmingham, AL, Stephen (Anna) Neth of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren, Gary (Jennifer) Neth, Gregory (Jessica) Neth, Jamie (Alicia) Neth and Ruby Neth; four great-grandchildren, Charley, Corrie, Liam and Niko, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.   

A 9:15am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest at 11:00AM with Military Honors at Western New York National Cemetery, Corfu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the form of masses. To leave an online 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.

Donald Selover, 74, of Avon passed away on June 13, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Rochester on August 14, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Delia (Galipeau) Selover. In addition to his parents, Donald is predeceased by his brother; Alan Selover.

He is survived by his wife; Shelby (Tripp) Selover of Avon; children Erryn (Larry) Selover of Bergen, Brandy Selover of LeRoy and Kenneth Stasiw of Gates; sisters Gail Doohan of Webster, Donna Fralick of CA; brother Paul Selover of CA; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, along with many nieces an nephews.  

There will be no prior calling hours or Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Avon Fire Department 74 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414. To leave an online 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.

Beverly A. Mingle, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Beechwood Continuing Care in Getzville. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church-65 Main St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 on Friday June 23 at 11:00 AM. For a full obituary and to share condolences visit www.jerfh.com.

Carol L. Ryan, 72 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in her own home. She was born on February 8, 1951 on Clifton Springs to the late Gerald and Virginia (Bowman) Weyneth. She is predeceased by her sister Linda Lincoln.

Carol was a well-known travel agent in Genesee County and also worked for Walmart as a cashier where she retired from. She was a member of the Attica American Legion Auxiliary, and the Warsaw Vets Club. She loved travelling, going out and spending time with all her friends in her social clubs.

Mrs. Ryan is survived by her beloved husband; Gary Ryan; son Dennis (Nicole) Schrader of Batavia; sister Deb Cali of Macedon; grandchildren Riley and Maya Schrader, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023 (please note location) at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A 2:00PM Funeral Service will be held immediately following visitation at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica American Legion Auxiliary 83 Market St. in Attica. For more information or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. 

Elizabeth A. Long, 99, of Bergen, passed away on June 1, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Elizabeth was born February 24,1924, in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Spooner) Arnold.

Elizabeth was born and raised on a farm in LeRoy, and would end up marrying a farmer.  She was a lifelong member of Stone Church Presbyterian Church and an interpreter for Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford for 25 years.  

Surviving are her son, Richard (Suzanne) Long of Bergen; daughter-in-law, Cathy Long of Leavenworth, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Long, son, Donald Long, brother, Alton Arnold and a sister, Jean Hider.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Ave., Bergen.  Elizabeth's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 South Lake Road, Bergen.  She will be laid to rest in Stone Church Cemetery in Bergen.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 South Lake Road, Bergen, NY 14416.  

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