Obituaries

Churchville - Naida B. Walko, 103, of Churchville, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Aurora House in Spencerport.

Naida was born October 3, 1914 in Milton, NY, a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Dimmick) Barss.

A member of the Bergen United Methodist Church, Naida enjoyed traveling and crocheting afghans.  She was a home economics teacher at Guilderland Central School, Guilderland, NY.

Survivors include her children, Michael J. Walko of North Carolina, Steven C. (Ruth) Walko of Ballston Spa and Nancy W. (Steven) Daniels of Churchville; seven grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Naida is the wife of the late Michael Walko, grandmother of the late Jason Walko and sister of the late Alice Stanton, Jenny Blodgett, Irving Barss, Muriel VanAuken, Frederick Barss, Robert Barss and Martha Colinas.

Calling hours are Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Street, Bergen.  Burial will be in the spring in Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416 or Aurora House, P.O. Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559.

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

Elba - Mr. McGill was born August 2, 1949 in Eastman, Georgia, a son of the late Willie L. McGill, Sr. and Orgia Wilcox McGill.

He will be remembered as a genuine person who would give you the shirt off his back, a "gentle giant" and a tremendous brother.

His wife, Ruth McGill passed away on July 11, 1976.

He is survived by his siblings, Hazel (late Robert) Walker of Williamsville, Marcus McGill of Rochester,  Dorsie McGill of North Tonawanda  and Robert (Penny) McGill of Citrus Springs, Florida; seven nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Elba, 31 South Main Street, Elba. His funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 10 a.m. at church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, New York 14226. He will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Byron - Norman J. Seward, 80, of Byron, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Norman was born August 10, 1937 in Bergen, a son of the late Wellington and Edith (Scroger) Seward.

Norman served 25 years with the New York Army National Guard and worked construction for National Fuel in Batavia.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia, the NRA and a life member of South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

He is survived by his wife, Marian (Heywood) Seward of Byron; two daughters, Sandra (David) Hofert of Batavia and Laura (Neil) Marzolf of Darien; three grandchildren, Kayleen Hofert and Grace and Carson Marzolf; three brothers,  Myron (late Ethlyn) Seward of Basom, Elton (Jean) Seward of Batavia and Gordon (Delores) Seward of Bergen and nieces and nephews.  

Calling hours are Sunday (January 21^st) from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (January 22^nd) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, where full military honors will be held at the conclusion of the funeral.  Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery, Bergen.  

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave., Batavia, NY 14020, Byron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 326, Byron, NY 14422 or South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., P.O. Box 30, South Byron, NY 14557.

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

Michael B. Majors, 59, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 at Care Partners Hospice and Palliative Care in Asheville, NC. Michael was born on July 31,1958 to the late James R. Majors Sr. of Rochester and the late Claudine V. (Meney) Majors of Batavia.

Michael was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia and during his lifetime was employed in supervisory positions at various businesses throughout Western New York. He was an avid motorcyclist, writer, music lover and collector of memorabilia.

He is survived by his children, Teilia Majors of Clayton NC. and Michael Hixenbaugh of Lockport, NY.;  grandchildren Alexis and Carter Hixenbaugh;  sister, Denise Schaller of Farmington NY.;  brothers James of Baltimore, MD. and Stephen of Takoma Park, MD.;  aunt, Constance Alexander of Batavia; close cousins including Colleen Ware of Oakfield, Sean Alexander of Alexandria, VA. and Susan Wilson-Taylor of Statesville, NC.; along with many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces & great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Richard.

The family extends its gratitude to Susan Wilson-Taylor, Amy Connor and Michael’s neighbors and caregivers in Asheville, NC. for surrounding him with care and support.

A private service for family and neighbors was held in Marion, NC. 

Anna was a longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Elba. She loved gardening, flowers, sewing, crocheting and knitting. Her family would like to express a sincere Thank You to the staff at Elderwood for taking such great care of Anna.

She is survived by her loving daughter; Linda (Robert) Kopec of North Tonawanda; grandson Scott (Deborah) Kopec, 3 great-granddaughters, Madison, Rebecca and Alyssa Kopec; along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday January 18, 2018 at St. Padre Pio Parish, 65 South Main Street, Elba, NY 14058. Anna will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Batavia.

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

Batavia - Rebecca L. Buck, 64, of Batavia, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Buck was born January 10, 1954 in Oswego, a daughter of Robert A. and Grace E. (Weichmann) Carlsen, both of Stafford.

She was a lifetime member of the East Bethany Presbyterian Church, enjoyed traveling and especially loved the ocean. She was a graduate of Genesee Hospital School of Nursing and had previously worked at Strong Memorial Hospital, VAMC – Batavia and Medina Memorial.  She retired from Genesee County Home Care.

She is survived by her husband, Michael B.  Buck, whom she married on November 19, 1982; 2 sons, Robert B. (Brittany) Buck of Hendersonville, TN and Ryan (Carley) Buck of Akron, a granddaughter,  Hayden Buck of Hendersonville, TN; her mother-in-law, Carol Buck of LeRoy; a brother: David (Catherine) Carlsen of Pavilion; a sister, Jennifer Carlsen of East Pembroke; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at East Bethany Presbyterian Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5735 Ellicott St. Rd, East Bethany, NY 14054.  Burial will be in Strafford Rural Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Ginny worked for many years at Camp Weona and Camp Wyomoco. She also was involved in the Girl Scouts for over 20 years. She retired from the Attica School District in 2016.  She enjoyed doing needlepoint crafts for her grandchildren. 

Virginia leaves behind her children; Kelly (Alan) Skawienski of FL, Stephanie (Brian) Kubala of Attica, Eric (Julie) Plowe of Warsaw; her siblings Donald (Ruth) Toal of Owego, June Rena of TX., and Cindy Leslie of NV; her grandchildren; Amanda, Elizabeth, Kiele, Darren, Brianne, Emily, Amie, Tyler, and Addyson along with a great granddaughter Sophia

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held Friday January 19, 2018 atThe Varysburg Valley Gospel Church 2442 Main Street, Route 20A Varysburg, NY 14167 with a luncheon to follow at the Varysburg Fire Hall. Burial will be held at a later date in the Dale Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family. 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.

Mrs. Miles lived her life by faith, she was a minister, helped many people in the church, was an anointed speaker of the Gospel and dedicated her life to the Lord. She authored the book Journey Through the Struggle and enjoyed crocheting. The church and her family were her life, she was an excellent mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving children Geraldine Smith of Albion; Mattie Miles, Annie Miles, Loretta Miles all of Rochester; Katherine (Willie Joe) Shannon of LeRoy; Peter (Tracy) Miles of Buffalo; Gladys Miles of Rochester; Margaret Miles of Batavia; Dorothy Ann Miles of Rochester; brother James Brown of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020 where a 12:00 Noon Celebration of Life will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. 

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

She was a 1960 graduate of York Central School and received her bachelor’s degree in education at SUNY Brockport.  She was a member of the Betta Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.  Diane was a Rod Stewart fan, she enjoyed knitting, shopping, reading, watching sporting events, especially her children’s and grandchildren’s and was a Buffalo Bills and Toronto Blue Jays Fan.

She is survived by her husband: James whom she married on July 16, 1966, 3 daughters: Laurie (David) Greig Jr. of Warsaw, Julie Hunt of Ft. Edward, NY, Sandy (Jeff) Hostetler of Warsaw, a sister: Nancy (Stanley) Lubanski of Leicester, 5 grandchildren: Rachael Greig, Caitlyn Hunt, David Greig III, Brandon Hunt and Gracie Hostetler, god child: Dawn Lubanski , along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 11am-2pm on Monday January 15th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530 where Fuenral Services were held at 2 pm. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry, New York

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Foundation for Perry’s Educational Future Inc. 33 Watkins Ave. Perry, NY 14530 or to the Pluta Cancer Center 125 Red Creek Dr. Rochester, NY 14623. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

He was a graduate of New Albany High School, received his Bachelors degree at the University of Louisville and received his Masters in education at Indiana University. He served with the US Marines from 1951 until his discharge in 1954. He worked in the education field for over 30 years, beginning his career as a school teacher and working his way up to High School Guidance counselor at Watertown High School. He retired in 1996. He was a member of the East Pitcairn Wesleyan Church in Harrisville, NY and after moving to Perry became a member at the Baptist Church of Perry. He was an active member at his churches, teaching Sunday School, being a part of Bible study, the church choir, a deacon and an usher. He enjoyed constructing and flying model airplanes, boating, fishing, and watching high school and college basketball games. As a teenager and young adult, he was an accomplished table tennis player and won many championships. David was a family man who invested most of his time with his wife, children and grandchildren, he enjoyed telling stories and loved to laugh.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara (Chamberlain) Campbell whom he married on February 14, 1958, 2 children: Jennifer (David) Biggs of Cochranton, PA., Todd (Angela) Campbell of Perry, 5 grandchildren: Conner and Collette Biggs, Brennen, Tyler and Cameron Campbell, a brother Gordon D. Campbell of Chelsea, MI along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation, Funeral Services will be held on Monday January 15, 2018 at 6:30PM at the Baptist Church of Perry 77 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the Baptist Church of Perry (for missions) 77 N. Main St. 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.

Fletcher’s was a long, active life that was centered on his family, his farm, and the people of his local community. He thrived on the steadiness and tradition of his rural small-town life but knowing and insightful in his understanding of the change and cycles of bigger events. Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren have benefitted from the support of his care and the rich stories of their roots and legacy. He graduated from Perry High School in 1937 and loved his ag courses and playing basketball and baseball. He just celebrated 80 years as an alumnus. He chose not to continue his formal education, but determined that his seven children, and their children would all receive college educations and beyond. There was rarely a school activity or sport, with a child, grandchild, or great grandchild participating, that Fletcher did not make every possible effort to attend. His was the 5th generation of Parkers as farmers in this area, a legacy that started in Gibsonville and Leicester in 1819. Fletcher’s farming days began before he was two years old, feeding cows and calves with his father, and continuing with many long days of tractor field work past his 95th birthday…truly a love of the life and work of a farmer. Farming-connected organizations were important to him and he served and supported the Grange, the Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension, Pro-Fac Cooperative, and the Dairymen’s League in his earlier farming days. In 99 years, a lot can be contributed to a community. He served his Brick Presbyterian Church for his entire life, joining in 1935, appointed as elder in 1946, participating as a Sunday School teacher for years and acting as a lifelong elder. He joined the Masonic Lodge in 1943, served as Master, was recognized for distinguished service and maintained active membership and support until his death. The education provided by Perry schools was valued, and he proudly served on the Perry Central School Board from 1963 through 1978.

Surviving Fletcher is his wife of 69 years, Hazel Luce Parker (married September 1, 1948), and (of Perry, NY, unless noted) sister Ruth A. Parker, and seven children Eric S. Parker (Margaret), Laurel R. Hartley (Howard) (Spring, TX), Kristin R. Cox (Brian), Lucinda A. Parker, Calvin D. Parker, Beth L. Parker (Sarah Fogler) (Guelph, Ont.), and Brian F. Parker (Kathleen). His seventeen grandchildren are Nathan Parker (Tammy) (Trumansburg), Erin Parker (Frank Stewart) (Atlanta, Ga), Rachel Parker (Thomas) (Woodbridge, VA), Matthew Hartley (Dawn Breece King) (CO), Margo Hartley, Timothy Cox (Ashley) (Greenwich, CT), Meghan Hayes (William) (Evanston, IL), Gregory Cox (Vivian Lim) (New Haven, CT), Wesley Cox (Becky Nauert) (Scottsville, NY), Eliza Cox, Leah Parker, William Parker, Jan Lawrence Parker, Parker Fogler (Guelph, Ont.), Calvin Fogler (Guelph, Ont.), Haley Parker, and Abigail Parker. Twelve great grandchildren are Tess Parker, Annalee Parker, Elias Parker (all Trumansburg), Lily Parker, Lucas Parker, and Jonah Parker (all Woodbridge, VA), Annabelle Shutter-Hartley (TX), Brooklynn King and Addisyn King (CO), Warren Cox and Henry Cox (Greenwich, CT), and Fletcher Hayes (IL).

Friends and neighbors may call at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home in Perry, NY on Friday January 12, 2018 from 4-8PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 3 pm at the Brick Presbyterian Church, corner of N. Main St. and Church St. in Perry, NY. Fletcher will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry, NY.

Memorial gifts can be made to Brick Presbyterian Church, 6 Church Street, Perry, NY 14530 or Perry Masonic Lodge scholarship funds P.O. Box 324, 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.

Batavia - Sharon Hull, 77, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 10, 2018) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia.

Ms. Hull was born November 12, 1940 in Elmira, a daughter of the late Lyle and Carrie (Wooster) Smith.

Sharon greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo.

Surviving are her children, Janice Mullaney of Batavia, and Brian Hull of LeRoy; grandchildren, Misty Mullaney of Greece, Jazmine Mullaney of Batavia, Jordan Hull of Batavia, Jacob Hull and Johanna Hull both of Caledonia; a great-grandson, Jax Mullaney; and a brother, Dorn (Terry) Smith of Elmira. 

There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., C/o UMMC, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020, www.geneseecancerassistance.com/donate.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. 

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

Grace was a remarkable person with a passionate, generous and caring spirit who always put her family first.

She is the loving mother of Robert (Michele), David and Dennis (Carol) Piechowiak; grandmother of Kristen, Michael, Scott, Megan, Becky, Katie and Evan; 4 great-grandchildren; sister of Nancy Lock along with many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday January 18, 2018 from 4:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held January 19^th at St. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. in Attica. Grace will be laid to rest in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery 1621 Dale Rd. in Cheektowaga.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bennington Fire Co. 1353 Rt. 354 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.

Norm attended St. Johns school in Alden, NY where he was an altar boy as a child. Worked for Access Rentals which later became JM Enterprises of Batavia for over 30 years as a paint technician.  He liked hunting, fishing, target shooting and gardening. Norman was dearly loved by his friends and family and will be sadly missed.

He is survived by a son; Norman Michael Jr.; brothers Robert (Patricia) Michael of Cowlesville, Jim Michael of Ishua, NY; sisters Eileen (Velenzo) Cameron of NC., Phyllis Letcher of Leon, NY., Gloria Herkey of Alden; granddaughter Jaiden along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Norm will be laid to rest in the Ebenezer Cemetery in West Seneca.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lipson Cancer Center 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfu neralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

LeRoy/Webster ~ Gerald Alfred Gaylord, age 70, of Webster, formerly of LeRoy, passed away early Sunday morning (January 7, 2018) at home in the loving presence of his family.

     Gerald was a 1966 graduate of LeRoy High School.  Upon graduation, he started working at LeRoy Industries and when the company changed to Automotive Corp., he moved with the company to Batavia until his retirement in 2009 after 43 years of service.  He was a past coach for the LeRoy T-shirt league, past cub scout leader for Pack 22 and past president of the Holy Name Society at St. Peter's Church in LeRoy.  He was also a life member (3rd degree) of Council 2936 Knights of Columbus in LeRoy and a 4th degree member of Assembly 755 in Batavia.

     He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Donna Jo (Sherman) Gaylord; his sons, Gerald A. Gaylord II of Webster and Douglas A. (Kimberly) Gaylord of Webster; his granddaughters, Brittany (Thomas Quinn) Gaylord of Hamlin, Alexis Gaylord of Webster and Olivia Gaylord of Webster; great-grandson, Thomas James Quinn Jr. of Hamlin; siblings, Margaret "Peggy" (Nicholas) Falanga of Batavia, Carol (James) Brandes of Stafford, Robert (Millie) Gaylord of Stafford and Paul (Michelle) Gaylord of Batavia; sister-in-law, Patricia (James "Eddie") Kidman of Greece; goddaughter, Samantha (Ginge) Maguire of San Diego, CA, along with many nieces & nephews and great-nieces & great-nephews.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Donald and Ruth Sherman.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated 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 are suggested to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, NY 14482; Lifetime Care, 3111 S. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 or Volunteers for Animals, 3841 W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY 14020.

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