Obituaries

Jane Zehler Smigelski, 90 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center. 

She was born on March 9, 1927 in Batavia to the late Benjamin and Helena (Weldgen) Zehler.

She was a lifetime member of Resurrection Parish. A homemaker, she spent her adult life devoted to her family and home.  In earlier years, she worked for Coca-Cola.  She will be remembered for her cheerful smile, positive attitude, her loving kindness, and her ability to see the beauty in all of God’s creation.

Jane is predeceased by her beloved husband, Leon Smigelski, siblings William and Harold (Norma) Zehler and sister Mary Zehler Fiebelkorn. 

She is survived by her son, Michael (Sheryl) Smigelski of Batavia, 3 grandsons, Jerrod Smigelski, Derrick Smigelski, and Peter Saxman along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (January 31^st) from 2-6pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St., Batavia. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass Offerings. 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.

 

 

Francis R. Greene, 91 of Perry, passed away on Friday January 26, 2018. He was born in Bliss, NY on April 11, 1926 to the late Benjamin (Margaret Bentley) Greene. He is preceded in death by his siblings Leland, George and William Greene; Viola Overholt, Helen Loper and Bessie Galloway.

Mr. Greene was a World War II Army Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked for many years as a Supervisor for the B&O Railroad, finishing his career in Warsaw. Francis was a member of the Masons in Eagle, the Brick Presbyterian Church, he was very well liked in Perry and enjoyed having coffee with his friends. Family was extremely important to him and he was instrumental in helping during times of hardship. The Greene family just celebrated their 90^th family reunion thanks in large part to uncle Francis.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanne (Haxton) Greene of Perry; along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 31, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York, 14530. Funeral Services will immediately follow calling hours at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Lyonsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Brick Presbyterian Church, 6 Church Street, Perry, NY, 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.

Elba - Herbert H. Lamkin, 85, of Elba, the owner of Herb Lamkin & Son Heating in Batavia, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mr. Lamkin was born August 12, 1932 in Lackawanna, a son of the late Norman and Ida (Schambers) Lamkin.

He served with the US Army as a radio dispatcher during the Korean War.   He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.  He was an avid Yankees, Bills and Sabres fan and was an avid fisherman and bowler.

He is survived by his wife, Marie (Hale) Lamkin, whom he married on March 7, 1962; 4 children, James (Norma) Clor of FL, Sandra (Neil) Weinberg of Clarence, Patty (Scott) Benson of Elba and Robert Scott Lamkin of Pavilion; 7 grandchildren, Bryan Benson of Batavia, Joshua Benson, Allyssa L Lamkin and Kody Lamkin, all of LeRoy, David (Denise) Clor of Pavilion, Ronald Clor of Clarence and Michael Terry Clor of Alden; 2 brothers, Kenneth (Patricia) Lamkin of TX and Richard Lamkin of Batavia; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Shirley M. Cotton.  

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.  Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Waterloo/Ithaca - Mabel Maxine Meredith, 94, of Waterloo, a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Diocese of Buffalo, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at Huntington Living Center, in Waterloo.

Mrs. Meredith was born August 31, 1923 in Chester, MT, the daughter of the late George and Pearl (Peterson) Green.

She was a former member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and raised dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Her husband, Howard Edwin Meredith, died June 6, 2000.

Survivors include a son, Richard E. (Florine) Meredith of Ovid; 2 grandchildren, Kelly R. Meredith of Owego and David J. (Sylvia) Meredith of Oakfield; 2 great-grandchildren, Desmond Meredith and Maverick Meredith, both of Oakfield; several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Myrtle Green, Charles Green and Leslie Green.   

Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield where services will follow at 1 pm.  Burial will be in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery in Clarence.  Memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY  10598.    Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com

Margaret E. “Midge” Hewitt, 89 of Attica passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2018, at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1928 in Batavia to the late Edward (Marie McKenzie) O’Donnell. Mrs. Hewitt is predeceased by son Donald D. Hewitt; siblings Jean Williams, Richard O’Donnell and Edrie Schoenemann.

She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish and faith was a large part of her life. Midge worked as a C.N.A for many years and just recently retired from Genesee County Nursing Home at the age of 88. She was a straightforward, honest woman willing to help anyone in need; she had a heart of gold. Family was everything to her and she will be dearly missed.   

She is survived by her children, Dennis C. (Juanita) Hewitt of Perry; Debra G. (James) Orr of Attica; Darryl L. (Deborah) Hewitt of Cocoa, FL; Dean R. (Lisa) Hewitt of Perry; step-daughter Karen (Renee) Lasky of Rochester; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.    

Friends are invited to a 4:00 PM Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Slomba Hall, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Donald C. Clark, age 83 of Perry passed away on January 23, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Perry, New York on April 21, 1934 a son to the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Kemp) Clark and raised by his late grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kemp. He is preceded in death by a son Donald C. Clark Jr. whom died in 1968 and a brother Frank Clark who died in 1993.

Donald was a self employed dairy farmer and owned and operated Clarks Spraying and Chemical Service in Perry retiring in 1985. Prior to farming he worked for Curtis Burns in Mt. Morris. He was a member of the Warsaw Moose Club, Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, Wyoming County Farm Bureau and was a past 4-H leader for over 15 years. He enjoyed camping, gardening, hunting, dancing and being with family.

He is survived by his wife Susie whom he married on Aug. 30, 1952, 5 daughters: Sue Ann (Daniel) Mallaber of Nunda, Bonnie (Mark) Martin of Williamsburg, Va., Sharon (Barry) True of Warsaw, Karen (David) Duboy of Warsaw, Cynthia Paul of Perry , 2 sisters: Patricia Hall of Perry, Cecelia Clark of Olean, 13 grandchildren: Tom Mallaber, Jon (Janet) Mallaber, Donald (Jennifer) Martin, Tom (Amanda) Martin, Matt and Tim Duboy, Tommy Velasquz, Michael, Anthony, Maria and Ali True, Michael and Melanie Faucett, 4 great granddaughters: Lennox Mallaber, Alexa Messenger, Kassidy and Alaina Martin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 5-8pm on Saturday January 27th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. 1:00 pm Funeral Services will be held on Sunday January 28th at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Leicester Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530 or 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.

Homer S. Green, 73, passed away on January 20, 2018 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw, New York while surrounded by family. Homer was born April 24, 1944 in Medina, NY to the late Howard (Margaret) Green. He is predeceased by grand parents Stanley(Nina) Breeze and William(Lillian) Green.

Homer attended school in Lyndonville, NY. He left prior to graduating to help out on his family’s farm. In February of 1962 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until April 23, 1965. He worked very hard over the years, working for Lipton’s, Perry Harvester, and Keeler Construction. He retired from Barden Homes in Middleport, NY. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and all around outdoorsman. He was a man that loved life and everything about it. He truly enjoyed the seasons as he loved turkey and deer hunting as well as bullhead and trout fishing. He lived out the majority of his life at his “Little piece of Heaven” located in Kuckville, NY. He was a member of the Lake Shore Sportsman’s Club, Junior Wilson’s and the Vet’s Club in Medina, NY. After a lengthy illness suffered in 2011 he relocated to Clearwater, FL and was cared for by his daughter Cheryl and her family. In February 2016, he relocated once again back to New York to be closer to his siblings and other family.

He is survived by his sister, Lois James (Potsdam, NY), and two brothers, Leroy(Richard) Green (Denver, CO), Gary(Brenda) Green (Mount Morris, NY) and his cousin Roland(Sharon) Green (Sandusky, OH) who was always considered as another brother. His daughter, Cheryl(Jim) Hauff (Trinity, FL), and son, Steven(Heather) Marciszewski (Elba, NY), three granddaughters that he was extremely proud of Amanda(David) Fenn (Perry, NY), Sarah Hauff(Josh Champ) (Clearwater, FL), and Makayla Hauff (Trinity, FL) and two great grandsons Lyric Fenn and Noah Champ. He is also survived by his step children, Cindy Ishmael (Albion, NY), David Marciszewski (Lakeland, FL), Gary(Melissa) Marciszewski (Lyndonville, NY), Bonnie(Jim) Baldwin (Elba, NY), and many more cousins, nieces, and nephews.

At this time there are no services scheduled but the family is intending on a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you contact your local Voluntary Service at the local VAMC to make a donation to the Veteran’s Hospital. 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.

Amanda Rose McDonald 36, of Batavia, was called to Heaven on Sunday, January21, 2018 at home.

Survivors include her children Dylan Bradley McDonald-Holland, Giana Mruczek and Lakoda Mruczek, father,  Bill (Kay) McDonald, brothers Daniel McDonald and Mike McDonald, grandparents Richard J. and Lynette Gahagan, aunt Lianne Gahagan-White and uncle Richard W. Gahagan. She is predeceased by her mother Terry Ann Gahagan.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church (Resurrection Parish) in Batavia on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM, with a gathering of family and friends following the Mass at Batavia Country Club.

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

Leona Mary Beitz, 96 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday January 19, 2018, at New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 1, 1921 in Lancaster to the late Leo V. (Barbara A. Laubacher) Knauber. Leona is predeceased by her husband Raymond G. Beitz, daughter Mary Joose, siblings John, Thomas, Veronica, and Sister Mary Leo Knauber O.S.F.

She is survived by her children, Raymond (Ellen) Beitz Jr. of Lisle, NY; Philip (Brenda) Beitz of Mesquite, TX; Norman (Karen) Beitz of Florissant, CO; Sandy Pettit of Johnstown, NY; Thomas Beitz of Attica; Paul (Elaine) Beitz of Attica; son-in-law Robert Joose of Byron; siblings Robert Knauber of Lancaster; Roy (Jean) Knauber of Irving, TX; Sister Grace Knauber O.S.F of Williamsville, NY; Rita Hake of Lancaster; Joan Schmidt of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burail on Saturday February 3, 2018 at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY 14011. She will be laid to rest at a later date in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to Attica Fire Department 11 Water Street, Attica, NY 14011. 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.

BATAVIA – Anna May Maher, 92, of Batavia and formerly of Pavilion and Oakfield passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018, at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

She was born Anna May Feeney, on May 14^, 1925, to the late Martin and Agnes (Gallagher) Feeney in Mottville, in the town of Skaneateles, NY.  It was an area that remained near and dear to her heart for her entire life.  She often recounted the many summers spent as a youth with her beloved family on Skaneateles Lake. 

A homemaker, she spent her adult life devoted to her family and home. Anna loved animals and all of nature.  In earlier years, she loved to garden with her husband.  She will be remembered for her cheerful smile, her loving kindness, and her ability to see the beauty in all of God’s creation.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Maher, who died in 2005.  She is also preceded by her brothers, James, William, Vernon, & Donald, and by her daughter-in-law Gina Maher.

Surviving are her two children:  Martin Maher of Oakfield, and Noreen (David) Tillotson of Pavilion.  Also surviving are her grandchildren: Nicholas Maher, Megan (Jesse) DeNardin, Matthew (Anmarie) Maher, Jonathan (Callin) Tillotson; great-grandchildren Emma, Erin, and Jonathan Tillotson; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to acknowledge the dedicated staff of the second floor at the United Memorial Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion shown to Anna and her family while she was in their care.

There will be no visitation.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm, online at www.Lollypop.org or to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY, 14450.  Burial will be in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery, Oakfield. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

St. Louis, Missouri - Dr. Faith Ellen Francis was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, January 19, 2018.

Dr. Francis was born in Batavia, the daughter of the late Charles Lee Francis and Julia Maloney Francis.

Dr. Francis graduated with a BA in Chemistry from D'Youville College and a PhD in Biochemistry from St. Louis University. She was a faculty member at St. Louis University of Medicine for 38 years.

She is survived by cousins.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her Memorial Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 9740 Sappington Road, St. Louis. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Father Bernard T. Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 531 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, Mass intentions are preferred.  She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.  To 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.

Elcy L. Altoft, age 94, of Perry, NY, passed away on Friday January 19, 2018 at Eastside Nursing home in Warsaw where she was residing. Elcy was born in Hornell, NY on March 9, 1923 a daughter to the late George Wesley and Marion Elcy (Swain) Luce. She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert who passed away in 1987, brother Horace Luce, son-in-law: David Noniewicz, great grandson: Lucas Dillon, sister-in-law: Margaret Luce

Mrs. Altoft was a graduate of Perry High School. She was a homemaker who worked during World War II giving out ration stamps, she worked at the former Robeson Cutlery, was a clerk at the former Perry Center Grocery store for 12 years and 10 years at the former Archway Cookies, was involved in a CO-OP in Wyoming for many years and helped cater many events throughout the years. She was a 75 year member at the LaGrange Baptist church, where she was involved in the Ladies Missionary group, her late husband and her were custodians at the church for many years. A 80 year member of the Grange, where she was past master at the local level, Master at the Pomona Grange and enjoyed attending many State Grange conventions, a member of the Wyoming County Home Bureau, Wyoming Historical Pioneer Association, Covington Historical Association and the Wyoming County Fair Association. Former President of the Perry Senior Citizens Group, and former secretary for the LaGrange Cemetery Association.She enjoyed crocheting afghans and rugs for her family and made numerous blankets and hats for premature babies at Strong Memorial Hospital through the Ladies Missionary group at the church. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, canning, traveling, camping and watching NASCAR races.

She is survived by 3 daughters: Judy (Siegfried) Thewke , Gloria Altoft, Mary Jane (Richard) Halstead all of Perry, 2 sons: James (Kyle Wixson) Altoft of Zephyrhills, Fl. William (Jill) Altoft of Pittsburgh, Pa., 16 grandchildren: Erik Thewke, Heidi (Dennis) Shields, Bradford Altoft, Greta (Jason) Barnett, Nathan (Nikki) Noniewicz, David Noniewicz, Sean Lafferty, Rachel Lafferty, Adam (Vanessa) Halstead, Thomas Halstead, Valerie (Jeffrey) Dillon, Jacob (Elizabeth) Altoft, Andrew Altoft, Christopher (Emily) Kirkham, Patrick (Andrea) Kirkham, Scott (Amy) Kirkham, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sister-in-law: Loralyn (Robert) Yunker of Perry, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 4pm-7pm on Wednesday January 24th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 7pm. She will be laid to rest in LaGrange Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to LaGrange Baptist Church 7092 LaGrange Rd. Pavilion, New York 14525 or to the Perry Fire Department P.O. Box 243 Perry, NY 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Robert J. Burns, age 93, of Castile passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Robert was born in Warsaw, NY on May 13, 1924 a son of the late John W. (Lydia L. Kohler) Burns.He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth who passed away August 10, 2017, siblings: Harold, Ellsworth, Arthur and Mildred Burns and Marian Lane and a son-in-law: Donald Tepley.

He was a graduate of Warsaw High School. Robert worked for various businesses in the area starting out as a crop and dairy farmer in Warsaw, (GLF) the former Agway Petroleum in Perry, owned and operated Burns Petroleum in Perry from the late 1950’s until 1975, Griffith Oil, Kittinger Furniture in Castile, caretaker for Grace Cemetery in Castile and retired from the Village of Castile. He was a former Chairman for the Town of Castile Planning Board. He enjoyed cutting wood, woodworking, reading and hunting.

He is survived by 2 sons: Alan G. (Kathy) Burns, Eddy R. (Joyce) Burns both of Castile, 2 daughters: Linda L. Tepley of Ft. Collins, CO., Sandra F. Mandzuk of Barton, NY, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 12 noon-2pm on Saturday January 27th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will be held at 2 pm. He will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility (Activities Fund) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Castile Rescue Squad P.O. Box 338 Castile, New York 14427. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Byron - June E. Wass, 78, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Batavia Health Care Center, LLC.

June was born November 19, 1939 in Rochester, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Bissell) Schoeps.

She was a farmer at Wass Farms in Spencerport and will be remembered as a great person.

Survivors include her children, John Wass, Jr. of Barre, Susan (Robert) Butler of Byron, Robert Wass of Byron and Catherine MacIntire of Florida; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  

June is the wife of the late John Wass.

There are no prior calling hours and private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  June will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery, Hamlin.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4955 North Bailey Avenue, #217, Amherst, NY 14226 or online at www.diabetes.org.

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

Arrangements were completed by the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-5673.

HOWARD A. "HOWIE" LANG ~ Henrietta 

Age 50, formerly of Corfu, went home to the Lord peacefully Thursday January 18, 2018 at Highland Hospital in Rochester with his loved ones by his side. He was born March 14, 1967 in Batavia, NY a son of the late, Jerome Lang, Sr. and Nancy (William) Sage, also preceded in death by his sister, Daryl Lang-Cofran.                                                                                                                                           

Howard was a 1985 graduate of Pembroke High School and attended Valley Forge Christian College where he went on to be an ordained Youth Minister. He suffered a traumatic brain injury some 30 years ago that left him with many challenges throughout his life, but with his love of the Lord and his family he faced all with dignity. Howie was a "talker" on many subjects and to anyone who would listen, he had a love for children, football, movies, trips to Wal-Mart and loved his four-legged companion, "Fuzz Beast", his cat, Ashley. 

He is survived by sister, Rhonda Lang of Akron; brother, Jerome (Jan) Lang of East Aurora; twin-sister, Brenda (Richard) Lavrincik of Attica; aunts, uncles, nieces/nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins; awesome personal physician, Dr. Lineman; services coordinator and personal friend, Bobby (Love) Lasher. 

Howie's family will be present from 5-7pm on Wednesday January 24, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of His Life will begin at 7pm. Memorials/Donations in his memory are suggested to the family. 

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

THE FAMILY OF HOWARD A. "HOWIE" LANG IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.