Obituaries

Batavia - Esther M. Toal, 86, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing At Batavia.

Esther was born August 26, 1933, in Mt. Morris, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Jacobus) Zaso.

Esther was a cafeteria worker for Batavia City Schools and also worked at the former J.J. Newberry's in Batavia.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Toal of Batavia; children, Paula (David) Bromsted of Batavia, Linda (Richard) McSherry of Syracuse, Brenda (Steven) Grice of Culpeper, VA, Sandra (Robert) Hiscutt of Alexander, William Toal of Oakfield and Sheila (Todd) Shamp of Oakfield; a brother, Joseph (Jean) Zaso of Batavia; a brother-in-law, Donald (Betty) Toal of Nevada; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street in Batavia, where services will be held at 5:00 p.m. also on Sunday.   Esther will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorial contributions in Esther's memory may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020, Alzheimers Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Ste. 6, Williamsville, NY 14221 or Batavia First Presbyterian Church, 300 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

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

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

STAFFORD - Martha Ruth Thom, 39, of Stafford, passed away Wednesday, (January 22, 2020), surrounded by her loving family.

Martha was born November 14, 1980, in Brockport, a daughter of David E. and Debra (VanDuser) Thom of Byron.

She attended Northgate Free Methodist Church and enjoyed outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, boating, and gardening.  She liked crafts and country music, but most of all she cherished time spent with her family and cooking with her daughter, Peyton. 

Surviving along with her parents is her daughter, Peyton Goebert at home; partner, John Goebert of Stafford; brothers Matthew (Kristen) Thom of Holley, and David (Danielle) Thom of Bergen; her maternal grandmother Ruth VanDuser of Bergen; her paternal grandmother Norma Thom of Holley.  Several nieces and nephews along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

Martha is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Gordon VanDuser; and her paternal grandfather, Norm Thom.

At Martha's request, there will be no visitation.  Family and Friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life to be held at 12:00 noon on Friday (January 31, 2020) at Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road in Batavia.  Private burial will be in White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Martha's memory may be made to the family, c/o H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 to establish an education fund for Peyton.  Please make checks payable to David Thom.

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

Batavia - Chris Churchill Zastrocky, 66, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Chris was born July 17, 1953, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Freida (Hale) Churchill.

Chris will be remembered as a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her cat and dog and doing yard work.  She was a member of the Twins Club in Bergen.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Zastrocky, Jr. of LeRoy, Timothy (Jennifer) Zastrocky of Bergen, Crystal Zastrocky of Rochester, Todd Zastrocky of Byron, Adam (Katelyn) Zastrocky of LeRoy and Aaron Zastrocky of Batavia; two sisters, Vicky Churchill of Buffalo and Valerie "Charlie" (Jim) Northup of Byron; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Chris is the mother of the late Jason Sullivan.

Calling hours are Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  At the request of Chris's family there will be no funeral services.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chris's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

EAST BETHANY - Sath P. Dhanda, 39, of East Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (January 19, 2020).

Sath was born April 6, 1980, in Warsaw, a son of Ann M. (Mullen) Dhanda of East Bethany and the late Dr. S. Paul Dhanda.

He was an avid sports fan and golfer.  Sath greatly enjoyed cooking, trivia, watching Jeopardy, and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Surviving along with his mother are his brothers, Vijay (fiance Jullian Messina) Dhanda of FL, and Shan Dhanda of East Bethany; a step-sister, Dr. Paula (John Clark) Dhanda of CA; an aunt, Mary A. "Meme" Mullen of Batavia, uncles, Robert (Laura) Mullen of Batavia, Richard (June) Mullen of Byron, and William (Joyce) Mullen of Brockport; several nieces and nephews including Vijay P. Dhanda, Jr., Kyla Dhanda, Izabella Fantz, Amber Dems, and Jasmin Clark; a dear friend, Janet Polzin of Akron.  Many cousins also survive.

Sath is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Mullen; and a nephew, John Paul Clark,

Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Prayers will be recited on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.  Sath's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from  St. Jospeph's Church, 303 East Main Street in Batavia with Rev. Thaddeus N. Bocianowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sath's memory may be made to Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, New York 14020. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

LeRoy ~ Peter A. Wyskiel, age 70, of West Main Street, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

    

He was born December 20, 1949 in Manchester, N.H., a son of the late Joseph and Georgette Langlois Wyskiel.

     Peter will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a proud veteran, having served over 11 years with the U.S. Air Force. He also enjoyed woodworking and photography.   

     He is survived by his children, Bryan (Sarah) Wyskiel of LeRoy,  Joshua (Melanie) Wyskiel of Caledonia, Tracy Moore (Brian Thornley) of LeRoy and Tim (Jennifer) Johnson of CO; 12 grandchildren; his sisters in law and brother in law, Joelene (David) Forrester, Barbara (Edward) Foley and Kenneth "Chip" (Christine) Smith II., along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Smith Wyskiel and his son, Steven K. Wyskiel.

     Family and friends may call on Saturday from 1 ~ 3 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road, LeRoy, where a sharing of memories to celebrate Peter's life will be held at 3:00 P.M. 

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to any veteran organization in Peter's memory.

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

Pavilion ~ Neva A. Hettrick, age 100, passed away Saturday evening (January 18, 2020) at the Highlands of Pittsford Living Center.

    

She was born August 10, 1919 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Williams Harmer.

     Neva lived in Byron before moving to Pavilion in the 1930's, where she eventually graduated from Pavilion Central School in 1937.  She married James Hettrick in 1940.  She liked to travel, crochet and work around her flower gardens.  Neva worked for Kemp & Rudgers service station as a bookkeeper and was a part-time postal clerk at the Pavilion Post Office.

     She is survived by her nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, James and her brother and his wife, Wesley and Ina Harmer.

     Services and interment in the Pavilion Cemetery will be private at the convenience of her family.

     Memorials are suggested to the Pavilion Fire Department.

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

     Mrs. Hettrick and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

James W. Wright, age 84, of Perry, NY passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Perry, NY on July 19, 1935 a son to the late Leslie H. and Doris E. (Watrous) Wright. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife: Joyce E. (Farley) Wright second wife: Marguerite T. (Hauslauer) Wright, sisters Betty Farley and Mary Kohring

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Perry High School. He went to work on the family farm raising corn, wheat, oats and alfalfa, He did custom planting, spraying, combining and silo filling for area farmers throughout Wyoming and Livingston County. In 1958 he purchased his own farm and continued to work with his father. He worked part time plowing snow for the Town of Perry and later became the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Perry in 1977. He retired from the town in 1997. He returned back to work working for Suit Kote in Buffalo where he was a lab technician and retired from there in 2013. He was very active in the community. He was a life member of the Perry Center Fire Department for over 50 years, he volunteered for the Perry Emergency Ambulance, appointed to the Town of Perry Zoning Board of Appeals, was a instructor for the hunter safety courses, and was a member of the Wyoming County Republican Committee, Wyoming County Highway Superintendents Association and Constellation Lodge #404 of the Free and Accepted Masons. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, playing cards, making wine and especially enjoyed his family.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley (Litteer) Wright whom he married on July 9, 1994, 2 daughters: Linda (Michael) Palucki of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Colleen (Michael) Bradley of Dansville, 2 sons: Harold (Cindy) Wright and Chuck (Teresa) Wright both of Perry, 3 step-sons: Patrick (Traci) Wester of Pembroke, Jason (Becky) Bump of Pavilion, Derek (Karrie) Bump of Bethany, a sister: Lois Sliker of Leicester, brother: Lawrence (Linda) Wright of Albuquerque , New Mexico, 13 grandchildren: Jennifer (Todd) Shoemake, Kristi (Annie Giangrosso) Bradley, James Bradley, Eric Wright, Sara (Mark) Eberstein, Alex Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Austin Wester, Nick Wester, Nick Wood, Zach Wester, Maverick Bump, Mason Bump and Melanie Bump., 2 great grandchildren: Raeha Eberstein and Hailee Wester along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday January 23, 2020 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry New York 14530.  A Fireman’s Service will be held at 6:45pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 24th at 11:00am at the Funeral Home.

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions can be made to Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 N. Main St. Perry and First Congregational Church P.O. Box 156 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.

Thomas M. Perry, 73, of Attica, passed peacefully on January 18, 2020 at Crossroads House in Batavia, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.  He was born in Batavia, NY on July 17, 1946 to the late Henry "Hank" and Lourene "Babe" (Mack) Perry.  He is predeceased by his sisters, Kathleen and Sheila.  

Tom retired from the Attica Post Office as a letter carrier and postmaster in 2001 after 38 years of service.   He is a retired United States Army Veteran- SPC5- serving in the 1st Cavalry Division as a helicopter gunner in Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal for his service.   He was also an EMT for Marley Funeral Home Ambulance service.   He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Roman Catholic Church, the Attica Historical Society, and the Attica Fire Department.  Tom was well known for his quick wit, not holding back, and telling it like it is.  He was an avid golfer who was very proud of getting a hole-in-one eight times.  He also enjoyed hunting with his son and grandson.  Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, coaching AYA baseball, and bowling in leagues at the Attica Lanes.  However, without question, his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren.  

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Christine (Wysko) and his children, John (Julie) Perry and Kristin (Paul) Janes both of Attica. He is the proud grandfather of John (fiancé, Kirsten Smith), Meredith, Natalie, and Wesley Janes and grandpuppy Paisley.  

There are no prior visitations. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 12pm on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Ss. Joachim & Anne Roman Catholic Church, 50 East Ave. in Attica, NY.  Burial will be at the Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St. Batavia, NY.   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 St., Attica, NY 14011

 

 

 

BATAVIA - Richard Eugene Strobele, 68, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 8, 2020), at his home in Batavia.

Mr. Strobele was born November 26, 1951, in Batavia, a son of the late Michael and  Lottie (Burr) Strobele.

Richard served his country honorably with the United States Army.

There will be no visitation.  Services will be held privately with Burial in Bath National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Richard’s name to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Bergen - Robert D. Ridley, 82, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Robert was born August 6, 1937, in Batavia, a son of the late Dale and Ethel (Scott) Ridley.

Robert retired from Kodak in 1991 after 29 years and then began to farm.  He was a founding member and volunteer for the LeRoy Volunteer Ambulance and also a founding member for the Coast Guard Flotilla of Conesus Lake.  He was a member of the Conesus Lake Association.  Robert won the DSA Award for the town of LeRoy.  He sat on the planning board for both the town of Livonia and Bergen.  Robert was the tin smith for the Genesee Country Village and Museum.  He was a member of the Jaycees, Hesperus Lodge #837 Masons and the LeRoy Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Karen (Daniel) Redinger of Byron; four grandchildren, Ashley Redinger of Batavia, Zachary Redinger of Byron, Matthew Ridley of Geneseo and Nicole Ridley of LeRoy; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ridley of Geneseo;  a special niece, Evonne Spencer of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Judith Ridley of LeRoy and Sylvia Traxler of LeRoy; a  sister-in-law, Sherri Ridley of Rochester and several nieces, nephews and good friends.

Robert is predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Ridley who passed away in 2013, the two were married June 14, 1958.  He is also predeceased by his son, Robert Ridley who died in 2010; a grandson, Christopher Ridley and two brothers, Richard Ridley and Francis Ridley.

Calling hours are Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Ave., Bergen, where services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.  Robert will be laid to rest in Mumford Rural Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511.

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

Roger L. Baranyi of Alden, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Erie County Medical Center.

Roger was the son of Lorraine Nelson and the late Charles Baranyi and William Nelson and brother of the late Bernie Baranyi.

Roger was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #17 and was a former Lancaster Speedway race car driver.

Along with his Mother, Roger is survived by sisters, Donna (Dick) Miller and Cindy Elliott (Dave) and long time companion Barb Graff. Three nieces, Shannon Cinotti, Ashley Brook and Amber Sharick also survive. 

Services to be held with immediate family only. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.

BATAVIA - Frank J. Wratny, Jr., 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020), at his home under the loving care of his family.

Mr. Wratny was born June 26, 1928, in Batavia, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Blascak) Wratny, Sr.

Frank served with the Army during both World War II and Korea and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Cornell in Agricultural Finance.  He went on to have a long career with Marine-Midland Bank, retiring as the branch manager of the bank's Gowanda location.  Mr. Wratny and his wife lived in Gowanda for 60 years, where he was a 50 year member of the Gowanda Country Club, a 30 year member of the Lake Wales Country Club and upon returning to Batavia, was a 6 year member of Terry Hills.  He was a long time member of St. Joseph's Church in Gowanda where he served on the Finance Committee.  He was the last surviving founding member of the Gowanda Lion's Club.  Frank was also a member of Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church in Batavia, the VFW Post #5007 and American Legion Post #409 in Gowanda.

He is the husband of the late Elinor (Miller) Wratny who passed away in 2005.

Surviving are his children, Stephen J. (Joanne) Wratny of Clarence, Gail (Donald) Feathers of Piffard, and Karen (David) Olsowsky of Leicester; grandchildren, Lindsay (Adam) Klose of Lancaster, Ryan Feathers of Rochester, David (Aracely) Feathers of Scottsville, Rachel Feathers of Corfu, Eric Olsowsky of Geneseo, and Bryan (Christopher Navin) Olsowsky of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Addison and Austin Klose, and Trace Niedermaier; a sister, Katherine (late William) Gfeller of Livonia; a sister-in-law, Jean Wratny of Batavia.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Frank is preceded in death by four children, Frank J. Wratny, III, Mary Wratny, and two who passed away prior to being named; two brothers, Alfred Wratny, and William Wratny; and a nephew, William Gfeller, Jr.

Friends may call from 3 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (January 23, 2020) at the Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street in Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank's memory may be made to Gowanda Free Library, 56 West Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

BATAVIA - Frances P. Cirillo, 95, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2020), at the NYS Veteran's Home in Batavia.

Mrs. Cirillo was born December 13, 1924, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise.

Frances worked for over 37 years at Alexander Central School, retiring as business manager.  She was a former member of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia and a current member of Resurrection Parish.  She and her husband owned a home in Florida and enjoyed snow birding there for 32 years.  Mrs. Cirillo loved to bake deserts and make candy, as well as crochet blankets and afghans which she donated to various community organizations. 

She was an avid Yankees fan and may best be described as a feisty, funny, loving, generous, warm woman who could be unfiltered. 

She is the wife of the late Joseph D. Cirillo who passed away on May 10, 2012.

Frances is survived by two step-children, Linda Jestin of Baldwinsville, and Charles (Joan) Cirillo of Batavia; grandchildren, Kimberly (Jeff) Dyett of Windsor, PA, Kathleen Jestin of Baldwinsville,Christina (Tom) Meeker of Brewerton, and  Emma Cirillo of Batavia; great-grandchildren, Logan and Ashlyn Dyett, and Jacob and Lacie Jean Meeker; a brother, Ralph (Joan) Parise of Batavia, sisters, Jovannah (Russ) Pieri of FL, Mary (late Joseph) Marchese of Batavia, and Amelia (late Gerald) Sheelar of East Bethany.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Cirillo is preceded in death by two brothers, Carmon (late Mary) Parise and Salvatore (late Patricia) Parise.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (January 21, 2020)  at the Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street in Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frances's memory may be made to New York State Veteran's Home, Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Wilma E. Kelly, age 92 of Perry passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Wilma was born in Orangeville, New York on July 29, 1927 a daughter to the late Glen W. and Leilah L. (Spink) Wolfe. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Donald P. Kelly who passed away in 1992, and 2 brothers: Paul and Francis Wolfe.

She was the salutatorian for the Warsaw High School class of 1944. Wilma worked for several different employers staring with the ration board in Warsaw during World War II, the Department of Labor in the unemployment office in Warsaw, secretary of admissions at Geneseo State college, bookkeeper for Kelly Motors, and part owner with her late husband at Kelly’s Garage in Perry Center working well into her 80’s. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Perry. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, baking and was an excellent cook. She loved all animals especially her pets at home.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Susan (Daniel Onisk) Kelly of Orangeville, Paula Kelly of Perry, 3 sons: Michael (Glenda) Kelly, Karl (Kathy) Kelly and John Kelly all of Perry, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law: Joyce, Lois and Grace “Joanne” Kelly all of Perry and a niece: Patsy Wolfe, along with many friends.

Family and friends may call from 2:30-4:30pm on Sunday January 19, 2020 at the First Congregational Church 7205 Rt 20A in Perry Center where Funeral Services will follow at 4:30PM.  She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center.

(In lieu of flowers) Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church P.O. Box 156 Perry, New York 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.

Robert J. Graham Jr., age 99 of Hunt, New York passed away on Monday January 13, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born in Leicester, New York on January 12, 1921, a son to the late Robert John and Eloise Goodwin (Horton) Graham Sr. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Gladys Ellen (McBride) Graham who passed away in 2013, a sister and her husband: Erestine (George) Cox.

Robert was a 1928 graduate of Perry High School. He served with the US Army Air Corp during WWII. Robert was a farmer his entire life owning Oxbow Farms in Hunt. He was a member of the Portageville Baptist Church, Farm Bureau of Livingston County. He was active in the 71st squadron Fighter Group through the US Air force. He enjoyed playing euchre and bridge with friends, reading, restoring antique tractors, working on his sawmill at the farm, was a history buff particularly in WWII, and spending time with his family and lifelong friends.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Pemba (Dwight) Harder of Castile, Kathryn (Stephen) Lewis of Hunt, Christina (David) Vanderbosch of Prattsburgh, 1 son: Rodney (Linda) Graham of Hunt, a brother: Gerald (Madeline) Graham of Perry, 17 grandchildren: Janet (Kary) Lewis Forth, Jeremy (Barbara) Harder, Molly (Peter) Vanderbosch Sauder, Jessie (Kelvin) Vanderbosch Slayton, Erin (Jonathan) Vanderbosch Slayton, Robert Graham (Juanita) Vanderbosch, Hannah (Nathan) Vanderbosch Charles, Asa Vanderbosch, Mary Ellen (Phillip) Vanderbosch Nissley, Jabob, Jerusha and Laura Vanderbosch, Eloise (Kyriakos) Graham Kyriakou, Caitlin Graham, Rebecca (Ari) WolfeCooperman, Emily (Daniel) Wolfe Schulz and Matthew (Krista) Wolfe, 24 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Monday January 20th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday January 21^st at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Portageville Baptist Church 6668 Pike St, Portageville, NY 14536 or to the Nunda Volunteer Ambulance PO Box 652 Nunda, NY 14517. 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.