Obituaries

Gerald A. “Jerry” Kellogg, 83, of Batavia passed away on Friday February 2, 2018.   He was born on June 17, 1934 in Altmar, NY to the late Arthur & Helen (Harris) Kellogg.  Jerry is predeceased by a brother, Donald Kellogg. 

Jerry was a paratrooper with the United States Army.  During his service he received Sharpshooter and Good Conduct Medals as well as his parachutist badge.  He was an avid outdoorsman and was a long time member of Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association (Godfrey’s Pond).  He enjoyed NASCAR racing and in his early years raced stock cars.  Jerry had a green thumb and could often be found tending to his garden.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved children, Susan (Keith) Boyle of Stafford and David Kellogg of Honeoye; sister, Grace Kellogg of Tryon, NC; brother, James (Dawn) Kellogg of Central Square, NY; grandchildren, Connor and Evan Boyle; along with several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Services will be held privately. He will be laid to rest in Western New York National Cemetery, Pembroke.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association, PO Box 217, Batavia NY 14021. 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 Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Julie Anne Quilliam, 59 of Holley, NY, passed away Thursday (February 1, 2018) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

She was born July 9, 1958 in Salamanca, NY, a daughter of the late Nancy Boberg Goranson.

Julie was a former Veterinary Assistant for the Jamestown Veterinary Hospital and was recently employed by Goodwill in Brockport, NY. She was a loving and caring person and adored her family especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her sons, Jason Quilliam of Batavia and Nicholas (Katelyn) Quilliam of LeRoy. Grandchildren, Bailey Quilliam, Peyton Quilliam, Austin Quilliam, Seth Quilliam and granddaughter Madison Quilliam who is expected to arrive in April. Sisters, Carol Severn and Jan Swanson , both of Jamestown. Father of her children, Stephen Quilliam of Batavia, companion, Mark Gardner of Holley and her adored cat, Mazy.

She was predeceased by her brother, John Goranson.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (February 7th) from 5-7pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY, where a Celebration of Life will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 7pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

 

 

Floyd L. Voorhees, age 90 of Silver Springs passed away on February 1, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Castile, New York on September 4, 1927 a son to the late Spencer and Margaret (Newcomb) Voorhees. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by the mother of his children: Mary Ellen Voorhees who passed away in 2011, siblings: Carolyn Streb, Dorothy Parmiley and Donald Voorhees.

Floyd was a 1946 graduate of Perry High School.  He was a self-employed dairy and crop farmer. At the age of 20 Floyd rented 50 acres to start his career in farming, in 1950 he bought the former Sowerby Farm in Silver Springs. He was a cutting-edge farmer having the first carousel milking parlor in the state and was one of the largest dairy farms in Wyoming County at that time. He was also a dealer for Cargill Seed Co. He was an active member of FFA in and after high school and was a past president in 1948. A member of the Castile Community Club and Wyoming County Farm Bureau. Mr. Voorhees lived and breathed farming. He enjoyed going to dances, playing euchre and bridge, traveling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Mary (David) Crockett of Nottinghoam, NH, Jane (Thomas Kowasz) Voorhees of Perry, son: Stephen Voorhees of Perry, 8 grandchildren: Katie Lucero, Rebecca (Bill) Thornhill-Crockett, Mark (Jessica Morey)Crockett, Matthew (Janelle) Hennard, Justin and Nathan Voorhees, Christen (Dan) Feiler and Zachary Kowasz, 4 great grandchildren: Gavin and Noah Hennard, Levi Voorhees and Jack Feiler, sister-in-law: Vivian V. Mason, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 1:00-3:00PM on Saturday February 10, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will follow at 3:00PM at the Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00PM at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County 4-H Department 36 Center St Suite B Warsaw, NY 14569. 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.

EDWARD C. WYDER ~ Akron 

Age 85, died peacefully on Monday January 29, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital with his son, Thad L. Cotter by his side. He was born October 4, 1932 in Akron, NY a son of the late Anthony and Bronislawa (Piotrowski) Wyder also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wyder, Sr.                                                                         

Edward graduated from Akron High School and owned and operated the Wyder family farm in Alabama Center for many years. Upon his marriage to Joyce, he joined her in owning and operating her business, Joyce's Racing Silks until his retirement. Ed enjoyed fishing with his brother and collecting knives. 

Surviving is his beloved wife of 45 years, Joyce L. (Mattocks) Wyder of Akron; son/daughter-in-law and caretakers, Thad L. (Marites) Cotter of Akron, 3 step-children, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Stanley Wyder of Batavia and Victoria Graves of Akron along with several nieces and nephews. 

Per Ed's wishes there is no prior visitation and funeral services will be held privately by the family. Memorial contributions in his memory are suggested to the family and he will be laid to rest in the Wyder family plot at Grand View Cemetery. 

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

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

 

LESTER D. "SPOTTED DAWG" CRAWFORD ~ Corfu

Age 62, of Corfu was called to Heaven Monday January 29, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center because God's Bulldozer needed repairs. He was born in November 11, 1955 in Batavia, NY a son of C. Denzil Crawford of Corfu and the late Faith Crawford. 

Lester worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and along with his former wife, Robin operated a rental outlet in Marble Falls, TX. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, "Dawg Gone." 

Surviving along with his father are his brothers, Greg (Charlotte) Crawford of Darien, William (Pam) Crawford of Sardinia; children, Cameron and Yolanda, 2 grandchildren all of Marble Falls, TX; long time health aid and dear friend, Jessica Pozzobo; past health aids, Sally & Nadine and a special thank you to Laura Dietrich of Hospice. 

Funeral services will be held privately by the family, he will be laid to rest in Old Buffalo Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

THE FAMILY OF LESTER D. CRAWFORD IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

 

Batavia - Mr. Willard D. Preston, III, age 81, of Batavia, supervisor with the former O&K Trojan in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Buffalo General Medical Center.

Mr. Preston was born June 13, 1936 in Warsaw, a son of the late Dr. Willard D. and Ruth Meisner Preston.

A 1955 graduate of Batavia High School, he was a member of Ascension Parish and was a former member of the Kiwanis Club. He was active with the Batavia Minor League where he coached his son, Duane and served as the president.  Mr. Preston proudly served his country with the United States Army from 1955-1958 as a paratrooper in the Swiss Alps. He earned a good conduct medal and parachutist badge.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Moscicki Preston, whom he married November 27, 1958; his children, Sharon (Alan) Porch of Baldwinsville, Linda (Michael) Bushart of Webster and Duane (Pamela) Preston of Batavia; nine grandchildren; his brother, Thomas (Dottie) Preston of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.

There are no prior visiting hours. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4955 North Bailey Avenue, #217, Amherst, New York 14226 or to the Activities Fund at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

  Audrey N. (Bennett) McNulty peacefully passed on Friday, January 19, 2018 at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw, NY.   Audrey was born July 16, 1923 to Albert N. and Alice C. (Hagstedt) Bennett in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. She and her older sister, Ruth, were raised in a wonderful family-centered and child-filled Jamaica, Queens neighborhood.  After graduating from high school, Audrey worked as an executive secretary for Citi Service Corp in Manhattan for 16 years. For the first 12 of those years, she and her father took the train to work into the city together daily until his untimely and sudden death, which hit her extremely hard.

She met the love of her life, Richard V. (Dick) McNulty, at a summer resort in the Poconos where she and several of her girlfriends were vacationing in 1956.  He was also Brooklyn-born (and raised) and his career was centered in Manhattan as a Principal Bank Examiner for the State of New York Banking Department.  Certain job assignments required travel across the state and during those times it was “Audrey in charge”.  At the time of his retirement, many years later, his office was located at Two World Trade Center.  Audrey and Dick loved socializing (dance classes and dances, get-togethers, short trips) with the fellow examiners and their spouses over the years.  They had all worked very hard together from truly humble beginnings through the Depression and WWII Years and celebrated genuine life-long friendships and many Shared and Personal milestones. Audrey and Dick married on June 8, 1957 in Queens.  She “retired” and chose to become a full-time wife and mother.  Dick and Audrey raised their son and daughter on Long Island in another family-centered and child-filled neighborhood. They took annual family summer vacations to Grandma’s (Audrey’s mom, Alice) cottage on Candlewood Lake in Connecticut and to Konrad and Rose Isele’s Butternut Valley farm (a 60’s favorite early B and B) in upstate Morris, NY. Every now and then they would throw in trips to various historical places for “educational reasons” and fun. Audrey and Dick moved to Western NY in June of 1994 to be closer to their daughter’s family.  They settled in Batavia and were avid walkers around town (the ice rink was one of their favorite stops along with any place that offered a darn good vanilla ice cream cone) and they were regulars at all Senior Center activities.  After Dick’s health declined, he resided at the Village Green in LeRoy.  Audrey, always armed with her no-bake oatmeal cookies and jokes for the staff, visited him daily until he passed away on June 19, 1998. She then made a home with her daughter’s family for ten years, resided at the Cloisters in Warsaw for two, and spent the final 7 ½ years of her life with her “later-in-life Family” at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw.

In addition to her parents, Albert and Alice, and her husband, Dick, she was predeceased by her sister, Ruth. She leaves many stories and memories to be shared by her daughter, Loraine (Rodney) West of Pavilion, NY and her son, Joseph (Baby Martin) McNulty of Mill Valley, California, as well as by her grandchildren- Jed (Meghan O’Reilly)West, Tanner (Caitie Welch) West, and Lucien and Genevieve McNulty. Her great-grandchildren, Everly (of Tanner and Caitie), Emmett and soon-in-June Kevin (of Jed and Meg) are Audrey and Dick’s (aka “Grandma and Grandpa Mac”) enduring living legacy of their love to this world. She also leaves several cousins, nephews and nieces, a cherished niece, Clare Sheridan of Medford, Massachusetts and of course her Wonderful (“Top of the Morning to you All…”) East Side Family! In her memory, please pass along a favorite corny joke or story, remember to add a little line dance of “1-step forward and 2-steps back” to the walking gait of your “daily constitutional” (but be careful if you are walking on a major road), don’t come home with any other paint on your car but its’ own, and watch an old black and white classic movie now and then. Simple is good.     

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

Donations may be made in memory of Audrey and Dick McNulty to the Pavilion Elementary Outdoor Classroom. Pavilion Central School District  (memo to read “Outdoor Classroom in honor of the McNultys”) Pavilion Central School District, 7014 Big Tree Road, Pavilion NY 14525  Attn.: Business Office . 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 Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Lockport - Mario J. “Hank” Ianni, age 98, of Lockport, retired manager for Montgomery Ward in Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the New York State Veteran's Home.

Mr. Ianni was born December 25, 1919 in Aquila, Italy, a son of the late Salvatore and Laura Ciuffetelli Ianni.

Mr. Ianni enjoyed photography and was an accomplished musician who played the piano and mellow tone. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during World War II.

His wife, Maria L. Perozzi Ianni, passed away on March 4, 2010.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary (Benny) Giambrone of Oakfield and Angie (late Joseph) Mattioli of Akron; his sister-in-law, Linda Ianni of Corfu; his feline friend, Eddie and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his son, Theodore C. Ianni who passed away on September 24, 2017, his grandson, Alexander Ianni who passed away in 2014 and his brothers, Umberto (Bernice) Ianni, Victor (Sarah) Ianni, David (Theresa) Ianni, Carl (Rose) Ianni and Benny Ianni.

Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where prayers will follow visitation at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecilia's Site, 56 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  He will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army, 529 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

  Lori L. Scroger, 44, of Byron entered glory on January 30, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 20, 1973 in Batavia to William and Cynthia (Orr) Smith of E. Pembroke.

Lori worked as a Veterans Services Representative at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. She loved baking and cooking, decorating cakes, making crafts and care packages. She taught Sunday school for many years, was a Rainbow for Girls Member and worked with youth groups at her church. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband; Keith Scroger of Byron; son Jacob Scroger of Byron; mother and father in law Duane (Roberta) Scroger of Oakfield; sister Lisa (Dan) Groth of Oakfield; brother Philip (Nichole) Smith of Sandy, UT; nieces and nephews Aedyn, Aleigh, Alexis, Lilliana and Elena.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday February 3, 2018 from 10:00AM-1:00PM at the High Point Community Church 1163 Main Rd. Corfu, NY 14036 (Corner of Rt. 5 & 77). A 1:00PM Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 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 Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Catherine L. Whitmore, 53, of Alexander went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2018 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She was born on September 13, 1964 in Williamsport, PA to the late David and Charlotte (Persing) Miller.

Catherine was a loving mother to her 4 children and 3 granddaughters. Before her illness she loved her job as a Registered Nurse where she worked at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia and most recently ECMC shock trauma unit.

She is survived by her loving husband; Grant Whitmore of Alexander; children Anthony Whitmore of Alexander, Jennifer (Myke) Meyers of Attica, Jeffrey Whitmore of Alexander and Jeremiah Whitmore of Alexander; siblings David Miller of FL., Charlie (Carrie) Miller of NC., Kimberly (Rick) Misch of Watertown and Rebecca Miller; 3 granddaughters Isabella, Evelyn and Anna Lea Meyers.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 4:00PM Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the New Life Fellowship Church 909 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Elm & Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14623. 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 Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Jeanette T. DiSanto, 89, formerly Batavia passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 30, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1928 in Batavia to the late Charles and Gertrude (Penepent) Tabone. In addition to her parents, Jeanette is predeceased by her husband; Rudolph DiSanto; sister Delores Tabone and brother Charles Tabone.

Jeanette was a long-time member of Resurrection Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, a member of the St. Joseph’s Sodality and very active at the Legacy in Rochester.

She is survived by her children; Barbara Gillam of Rochester and Rudolph DiSanto Jr. of TX.; sister in law Sandra Tabone of Rochester; grandchildren C. Jason (Ashley) Gillam, Kerry Tobin and Kevin (Heather) Gillam; great-grandchildren AJ, Brandyn, Noah and Blake; nephew Michael Tabone; niece Deborah Tabone along with several other nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday February 3, 2018 from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited at 12:00PM at the Funeral Home prior to a 12:30PM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NPH USA Attn: St. Damien Pediatric Fund 134 North Lasalle St. Chicago, IL 60602 . 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 Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

 

LeRoy ~ Louis V.  Ferrara, age 86, of West Bergen Road, passed away Sunday evening (January 28, 2018) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

     He was born September 18, 1931 in LeRoy, a son of the late Augustus and Carrie O'Geen Ferrrara.

     Mr. Ferrara was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.

     He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Cordaro Ferrara; his children, Louis (Franceen) Ferrara, Karen (Douglas) Haskin and Dan (Kathy) Ferrara; his grandchildren, Ashley Ferrara, Rachel Haskin, Mary Grace Ferrara and Daniel Ferrara and his great-grandson, Brently Heale.

     Family and friends are invited to his Rite of Christian Burial on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.

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

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

RICHARD H. COMPTON ~ Corfu 

Age 67, peacefully on Sunday morning January 28, 2018 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born September 21, 1950 in Batavia, NY a son of the late Cecil and Alice (Ross) Compton.                                              

Mr. Compton worked 9 years at Continental Can Co. and retired after many years as a truck driver for Tops Supermarkets. He served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1975 and was a faithful member of St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish. 

Surviving are his children, Michael Compton of Corfu, Mark (Narvada) Compton of Batavia, Donald Compton of Batavia and Ann Marie (Joe) Bauer of LA; siblings, James (Sandra) Compton of E. Bethany, Philip (Grace) Compton of Varysburg and Carol (Wayne) Speed of Oakfield along with 6 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

The Compton family will be present from 3-7pm on Friday February 2, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Please join Richard's family at 10am Saturday February 3 to Celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish (East Pembroke Site), memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice and he will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery. 

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

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

 

 

 

EVELYN PORTER ~ Batavia

Age 84, of Batavia died peacefully Saturday January 27, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Olive Hill, KY a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Adkins) Porter also preceded in death by her siblings, Edward, Elliott, Joe, Monroe, Chlorane, Irene, Kenneth, Lloyd, Hildreth, Hazelmarie and Iona. 

Mrs. Porter will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother, she loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. 

Surviving are her children, Ken (Juanita) Hale of Bergen, Lisa M. (Diane Rapkiewicz) Toal of OH and Cathy Martino of Batavia; sister, Thelma Porter of Batavia; grandchildren, Nicole (Enly) King, Kristin Hale, Kenneth Hale, Jr., Philip (Kate) Toal, Adam Toal, Sarah (Greg) Feocco, Rachel Cipra, Paul Cipra, Jr., Casey Herman and Alex Rood; 13 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

As per Evelyn's wishes funeral services will be held privately by the family, she will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

THE FAMILY OF EVELYN PORTER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

 

 

Roger L. Mosher, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully on January 25, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born on August 20, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert E. Mosher and Dorothy (Fulk) Mosher of Indiana. In addition to his father, Roger is predeceased by his brother Robert G. Mosher.

Roger knew at the age of 15 that he wanted to be a “newspaper man.”  He followed that dream by starting out in the early 1970’s at the Huntington, Indiana Herald-Press.  His career progressed upwards at the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette during the 20 years he served there. During his time in Fort Wayne, he was honored to be a correspondent writing about his experiences flying in an F-16 and with the Blue Angels.   In 1990, he served as Editor of the Shelbyville, Indiana News.  Coming to Batavia in 1993, he served for nine years as Editor and Publisher of the Batavia Daily News. Roger was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many adventures with his Batavia and Indiana friends.  He was known to all to be a kind and generous man of high values.  Most of all, he dearly loved his wife and daughter.

In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by his loving wife; Sharon (Dressler) Mosher of Batavia; daughter Melanie Mosher of Indianapolis; sister Lonnie (Don) Gillespie of Endicott, NY along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church 300 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A private memorial service will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at the address listed above. 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 Street, Batavia, New York 14020.