Obituaries

Died peacefully Friday August 4, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center at the age of 90. He was born October 20, 1926 in Bennington, NY a son of the late Joseph and Angeline (Gawron) Wyrwa also preceded in death by his beloved wife Angeline (DiMartino) Wyrwa in 2011; siblings, Viola (late Eugene) Olejniczak, Josephine (late John) Kowalczyk and Florence (late Harold) Wind.

Mr. Wyrwa was a US Army Veteran of WWII and formerly worked at Dohler-Jarvis, Carborundum/AMAX and finally at Alliance Tool & Die. A member of Resurrection Parish, Monsignor Kirby Council Knights of Columbus and Polish Falcons Nest #492. He an avid coin collector, loved to travel, a "Master Tinkerer", who could fix anything, never missed a good Polka and enjoyed the Wal-Mart Coffee Club until his health no longer allowed. Most importantly his family will remember the quiet, soft spoken gentleman who was known for his patience, generosity and how he adored the "light of his life", grandson, Sam.           

Surviving are his loving daughters, Diana Wyrwa, Maryann (Todd) Bowman and their son, Samuel all of Batavia; sister, Marion (late Jack) Heist of Lancaster; brother, Richard (Joan) Wyrwa of Maryland; sister-in-law, Mary DiMartino of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews. 

The Wyrwa family will be present from 4-8pm Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30am Wednesday August 9 followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph Site), he will be entombed with his wife in the Rev. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials in his memory are suggested to the Notre Dame High School Music & Drama Dept. Union Street Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Edward with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Mr. Aratari was retired from Kodak. He was an avid New York Yankees Fan and enjoyed bowling.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carol A. (Rigard) Aratari of Holley; children Kim (Loren) Parsels of Byron; Deborah Aratari of Greece; Joseph Aratari of Holley; Michael (Lori) Aratari of Batavia; sisters-in-law Ginny Rigard of OH; Mary Aratari of Irondequoit; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.   

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 8, 2017 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. He will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, Inc. P.O. Box 489 Albion, NY 14411-0489.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Batavia - Mrs. Pauline B. Sprague, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Crossroads House.

Mrs. Sprague was born July 4, 1919 in Bergen, the daughter of the late Victor and Anna Petrie Trick.

A member of First Baptist Church of Batavia for over 65 years, she was the head cashier at the former Big N Store in Batavia. A great friend to everyone she met, she was a wonderful cook who enjoyed going out to dinner on Friday night with family and going for rides.

Her husband, James A.  Sprague, passed away on March 11, 1996.

She is survived by her daughters, Bernice (Richard) Couillard of Batavia and Donna (David) MacDonald of Florida; and seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is the mother of the late Kenneth Sprague who passed away in 1989, grandmother of the late Dwayne MacDonald and sister of the late Willis and Richard Trick.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. Please consider memorials to The First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Grandview Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 581, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Phillip Czaja, 34 of Oakfield, passed from our sight and hearing on July 29, 2017 at home after a long illness.

Phillip was born on July 26, 1983 in Batavia, NY to William and Peggy (Fagan) Czaja.

Phillip was a avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, along with the New York Yankees. He was always up for a round or two of golf with his cousins whenever they could get together.

He is survived by his father William (Karen) Czaja of Las Vegas, NV, a sister Alexis (Steve) Czaja of Batavia and a son Johnathan also of Batavia. His Maternal Grandparents Richard and Virginia Fagan of Pavilion, his step-father Sean Gartlan of Edmonton, Alberta Canada and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Gartlan and his Paternal Grandparents Florence and Wimpy Czaja.

Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m.  Private burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Died Monday July 31, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center at the age of 87. He was born August 17, 1929 in Akron, NY a son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Pietrowski) Wyder also preceded in death by his beloved wife Anita (Sumeriski) Wyder in 2011; son, Richard B. Wyder, Jr. and siblings, Mary Slupski, Clara Mrowka, Stephen, Frank & Matthew Wyder. 

Mr. Wyder was an US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport and a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield. He was a member of the American Legion Glenn S. Loomis Post #332, avid fisherman, gardener and enjoyed candy making as a hobby.           

Surviving are his loving children, Peter Wyder and Stephen Wyder both of Oakfield, Michael (Missy) Wyder of TX, David (Carrie) Wyder of Perry, Brenda (Steven) Burg of Batavia, Linda (Peter) DiLorenzo of Lyndonville; brothers, Stanley Wyder of Batavia, Edward (Joyce) Wyder and sister, Victoria Graves all of Akron; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

The Wyder family will be present from 4-8pm Thursday August 3, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:15am Friday August 4 followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial St. Padre Pio Parish (Oakfield Site), he will be laid to rest alongside his wife in the church cemetery. Memorials in his memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North Street Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Richard with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Edith “Mary” (nee Cuthbert) TSCHACHTLI - of Akron, NY, passed on July 26, 2017 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Alvin Tschachtli; sister of the late Stewart (Irene) Cuthbert and the late Jane (James) Wyckoff; sister-in-law of the late Margaret (Clint) Hersee and the late John Tschachtli; dearest mother of Melissa (William) Knight, Laurie (Charlie) Miller, Lucy Tschachtli, and Jonathan (Carolyn) Tschachtli; loving grandmother of Carrie (Jason) Becker, Russell (Colleen) Miller, Nicholas (Sara) Miller and Grace (Steve) Richardson; also survived by four great-grandchildren who were the light of her last years.
Friends and family may call at SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 10690 Main Street, Clarence on Sunday, July 30th, from 2-6 PM, where a funeral will be Monday at 11 AM. Condolences at www.ShepardBrosFuneralHome.com 

Marge was a 1952 graduate of Attica High School where she participated in the Junior Plays, Sr. Play Prompter, Orchestra, G.A.A and Glee Club. A note in her yearbook said, “I hope you have oodles of kids”, she did. Mrs. Walsh was the former co-owner of the Varysburg Hotel and retired employee of St. Jerome Hospital and J.C. Penny (May 19, 1997) where she made life-long friends with the ‘rat pack’. Marge loved spending time with her childhood sweetheart, Bob, reading, cooking, gardening, and crossword puzzles. She loved watching her grandchild grow into adults and took great pride in marking their accomplishments with them. Marge’s blue eyes, smiles, chicken & biscuits and apple pies will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. **143 CCRP**

She is survived by her children Cathy (Carm) Carmestro, Connie Donnelly, Robin Watts (Walt Murray), Ronald (Nancy) Hibsch, John (Nancy) Hibsch, Edward (Laurie) Hibsch, Paul (Christy) Hibsch; daughter-in-law Lynette Hibsch; Jeffrey (Sherry) Walsh, Timothy (Beth) Walsh, brother Joseph (Mary) Dunham; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Marge will also be missed by close friends Mary Swingle and John Pugliese.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Rochester - Kathleen Ann Cintorino Grasso, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at The Shore Winds Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family under the care of VNS Hospice.

Mrs. Grasso was born February 14, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph "Mickey Devine" Cintorino and Jennie Pirro Cintorino.

She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Grasso, Sr.; her granddaughters, Marlaina and Isabella Grasso; her brothers and sister, Anthony (Marsha) Cintorino, Nancy Jo Cintorino (David) DiSalvo and Joseph (Kristine) Cintorino; her sister-in-law, Betty Ann (Felix) Nash; her brother-in-law, Joseph (Carol) Grasso; her aunts, Delores (Don) Torcello, Rita (late Sam) Pirro and Carm (late Ralph) Cintorino and many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends.

She is predeceased by her only child, a son, Richard Paul Grasso, Jr. on June 14, 2002 at age 34 from leukemia; her sister, Annette Cintorino Darch; nieces and nephew, Dawn Marie Cintorino, Dawn Schlenker and Mark Schlenker.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire staff at Shorewinds Nursing Home and VNS Hospice for the wonderful care that was given to Kathy.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National MS Society, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 900, Rochester, New York 14620. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Kathy’s name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Kathy have been entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Batavia - K. Richard Brumber, 76, of Batavia, a Resource Director at Jones Chemicals, Leroy, prior to his retirement, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home, in Batavia.

Mr. Brumber was born August 7, 1940 in Batavia, the son of the late Irvine and Betty (Hendershott) Brumber.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Batavia, where he served as a Deacon, former Secretary and Treasurer.   He was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton.

His wife, Frances (Capiello) Brumber died September 18, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Todd Brumber of Batavia; a daughter, Karen Brumber of Rochester; a granddaughter, Brooke Brumber of Batavia; 2 half-sisters, Deborah Donahue and Kimberly Brumber, both of Rochester; a step-brother, Joe Cooley of Elba, 4 sisters-in-law, Anita Hunt of Saratoga, Donna Mogavero of Batavia, Karen Fliflet of MT and Denise Connor of PA; several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Dale Brumber and Nancy Rocklein.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 am to 12 pm at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where service will immediately follow at 12 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Verna L. (nee McCarthy) Heist

July 27, 2017: Beloved wife of the late John B. Heist; dear mother of Ronald (Kathleen), Richard (Mary), Joanne (Ned) Murray, Paul (Sandra), the late Pamela (Robert) Knab, Susan (Donald) Wery, Howard, Linda (Leigh) Martin, Margaret (James) Serafin, Maureen (Paul) Mack, Diane (Mark) Overhoff, the late Dolores Heist, and Steven (Sharleen); beloved grandmother of 42 and great grandmother of 70; dear sister of Kathleen (Leonard) Wagner, Rev. Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, Paul McCarthy, Elizabeth (late Thomas) Easton, Sr. Ellen McCarthy, SSJ., the late Nora (late Bruce) Bramley, late Margaret Mary (late John) Amedick, late Daniel (Marion), late Frances (Glenn) Kocher, late Stephen and late Thomas (Valerie) McCarthy.

The family will be present on Monday, July 31^st and Tuesday, August 1^st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, 4-6 E. Main St., Corfu, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 2^nd at 10:30 a.m. at St John the Baptist Church, 2021 Sandridge Rd., Alden, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Continuing and Home Care Foundation, designating the LIFE Program or the Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV, 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220; or to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218.

KELLY A. HULBURT ~ Batavia

Went to be with the Lord Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Batavia Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family at the age of 57. She was born September 24, 1960 in Batavia, NY a daughter of Jack Hulburt of Churchville and Shirley (Robinson) Hulburt of Batavia.                                                                                                                       

Kelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Batavia and formerly worked for John's Studio as a graphic designer. She enjoyed the outdoors, Conesus Lake, dogs (especially German Shepherds) and was a bit of a "Foodie." Kelly will be remembered for her kind heart and the respect she showed everyone she met. 

Surviving along with her parents is her sister, Vicki Hulburt of Stafford; nieces, Cali, Sarah & Elizabeth Emerson; great niece, Kira Gibson; great nephew, William Gibson along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Please join Kelly's family in celebrating her life 11am Monday July  31, 2017 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATON CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory are suggested to Volunteers for Animals/Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Road Batavia, NY 14020. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Kelly with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Sean M. Madigan, son of Sean M. Madigan and Britany L. Fay, both of Batavia, passed away on Monday (July 10, 2017) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Sean is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Brian L. Fay.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday July 30^th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Generation Center, 15 Center Street, Batavia.

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

Arrangements for Sean were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

She was married for 66 years to the late John Balbick, who died on July 4, 2014.  The couple lived in Batavia for several years where they raised 4 surviving children, Robert (Jane) Balbick, Mary Anne (Ronald) Metz, Elizabeth (Derek) Genesky, all of Batavia and Nancy (Edmund Schichtel) Balbick of Wyoming, NY  and several grandchildren, Katie (James) Bellamy and Lauren Genesky of Batavia, Kristen (Brian) Degnan and Richard (fiancée Emily Roehl) Metz, of Buffalo, Matthew (Theresa) Metz of E. Aurora, Geoffrey (fiancée Jessica Matlin) Genesky of New York City, Michael (Shanna) Balbick of New Jersey, and Stephanie (Christopher) Miller of Rochester.  Great-grandchildren Eleanor, Garrett and Levi Metz, Margaret, Molly and Erin Degnan, and Madeline, Mason and Liliana Bellamy also survive as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Devoted to her faith, Gladys along with her husband, John, were active members of Resurrection Parish, Batavia, for several years.   When the children were young, Gladys was an active volunteer, serving on the Bishop’s Committee and acting as chairperson for the annual church rummage sale. 

Gladys was also very devoted to her family, always giving loving attention, assistance and acceptance to her children, grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren.  She was loved by her adult childrens’ spouses as well as her many nieces, nephews and good friends and neighbors of the family.  

Gladys and her husband, John, were avid dancers, enjoying Big Band music dances in Batavia, Rochester and Buffalo with family and many friends.  The couple also enjoyed playing cards regularly with family and friends. 
 
During WWII Gladys worked at Curtis-Wright, Buffalo, NY as an expeditor, aiding the war-effort by making planes that served in the Allied Forces.  She also worked at the Batavia Daily News for several years in the mail room. 

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (July 31) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph School, 2 Summit St., Batavia, NY   14020. 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.

Batavia – Marguerite “Maggie” DiRisio, 90, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (July 21, 2017) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Maggie was born July 16, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Albert and Belle (Blandino) DiRisio, Sr..

Miss DiRisio was a long time member of Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church.

Surviving are a brother, Albert (Frances) DiRisio, Jr. of Greeneville, TN; a sister-in-law, Frances DiRisio of NC.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Dominic and Michael DiRisio.

Private services were held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  Maggie was entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

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