Obituaries

LANA R. MOWER

Age 71, of Batavia, died peacefully Monday morning November 28, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice and her family. She was born August 13, 1945 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late Lamont and Laura (McCabe) Frens, also preceded in death by siblings, Robert & Eugene Frens.

Mrs. Mower was a Laboratory Technician for many years beginning with Genesee County and finally at Medina Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed painting, gardening, projects around the house and her dogs, McKenzie, Scarlett and Ferguson. Lana's family was her passion, her husband, children and being the wonderful "GMA" to her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband of 49 years, Curtis Mower of Batavia; Jamie (Ben Lesold) Hageman of Gasport and children, Juliann, Jaina, Sara & Hannah; Cory (Lisa) Mower of Batavia and children, Hannah & Olivia; "adopted son", Kyle Russell; "adoptive daughter", Christine Swan; siblings, Larry, Lindsay and Lance Frens, Pauline Walker along with several nieces and nephews.

Lana's family will be present from 4-6PM on Thursday December 1, 2016 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, where a Celebration of Life will begin at 6PM. Memorials in her memory are suggested to Volunteers for Animals c/o Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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

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

Sylvia A. Hopfer, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2016 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on August 13, 1935 in Savannah, GA to the late Virgil Raymond Burdsal and Mamie Ruth (Holder) Mallard.  She is predeceased by her husband Ronald Hopfer; brothers Charles Lee Burdsal and Virgil Burdsal

She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. Sylvia will always be remembered for being a devoted and loving Mother and Grandmother.

Sylvia is survived by her children; Cynthia (Edward) Carroll of Greece, Vicky (Dean) DeVie of Batavia and Russell (Sandra) Hopfer of Pavilion; sister Ruth Krauss of GA; 6 grandchildren Megan and Tommy Carroll, Adam Capizzano, Steffanie (Justin) Murray, Kaitlyn Hopfer and Kyle Hopfer; 2 great grandchildren Gage and Grant Murray along with several nieces and nephews.  

Family and friends are invited to attend a 6:00PM Memorial Service on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Joseph A. Szczesny, 94 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016. Born July 4, 1922 in Buffalo, he was the son of Walter and Veronica Pastecki Szczesny. Joseph’s life was centered around his family and his faith.  He was proud of his Polish culture and heritage and enjoyed traveling and gardening. Joseph was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946. He retired from the former Doehler-Jarvis Manufacturing Co. in Batavia after 35 years. He was a member of Ascension Parish, the Holy Name Society and the Polish Falcons.

He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Antoinette “Tosh” Szczesny, who died January 28, 2012, brother, Walter Szczesny sister, Monica Fiorella, brothers-in-law, Nicholas DiFilippo, Joseph Fortunato and Philip Fiorella, and sister-in-law, Rose Szczesny. 

Joseph is survived by his children, Thomas (Frances) Szczesny, Marlboro, N.J., Mary (Van) Rodenhizer of Oakfield, the Reverend Walter J. Szczesny of Lockport, Veronica (Jerzy) Ryszkiewicz, Staten Island, Timothy (Donna) Szczesny, Binghamton and Joseph (Allison) Szczesny of Minot, ME. He leaves behind treasured grandchildren, Spencer (Elana), Alex, Laura and Timothy Szczesny, Kathryn (Christian Guirreri) Rodenhizer, Paula and Thomas Ryszkiewicz. great-granddaughters, Abigail and Sadie Szczesny, sisters, Helen Fortunato and Veronica “Dolly” DiFilippo, both of Batavia and many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Avenue, Batavia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Walter J. Szczesny, 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia. Interment will follow services in St. Cecelia Cemetery, Oakfield.  

Memorial contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to All Saints Parish, 76 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094. To forward condolences please visit www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

 

 

 

Honeoye Falls - Donald W. Klick, 83, of Honeoye Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Schofield Residence in Kenmore.

Mr. Klick was born March 16, 1933 in Honeoye Falls, a son of the late Frederick and Ethel Brown Klick.

Mr. Klick was a longtime dairy and crop farmer in Honeoye Falls. A lover of animals, he had a special passion for walking Mendon Ponds Park as well as walking the back roads of Rush, Mendon and Honeoye Falls with neighborhood friends. He enjoyed being outdoors as he loved the peace and quiet that nature offered to him.

He is survived by his brother, Robert (Margaret) Klick of Bath; several nieces and nephews including Catherine Johnston of Stafford and Anne (Mark) Johnston-Fera of Buffalo; great-nieces and great-nephews including  Dustin Fera of Buffalo and Sarabeth Fera of Los Angeles, California.

He is predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth (Hazel) Klick of Sodus, Harry (Eva) Klick of Arizona, Albert Klick of Rush, Arthur Klick of Honeoye Falls and Edna (Valentine) Frauenhofer of Batavia.

There are no prior visiting hours. His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Road, Stafford.  He will be laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery, Henrietta. In lieu of flowers, contributions for a memorial to Donald for Mendon Ponds Park may be sent to Lamberton Conservatory, 180 Reservoir Avenue, 14620. Please make checks payable to Monroe County Parks, in the memo please write "In memory of Donald W. Klick”. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Donald R. McClurg, 85, of East Bethany passed away on Monday November 21, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green in where he had been residing. Donald was born in Perry,NY on June 6, 1931 a son of the late Dwight and Ruth (Brown) McClurg. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Joan McClurg who passed away in 2013; 2 daughters Donna McClurg and Debbie Moore; a son Larry McClurg; sisters Barbara Anderson and Lois Taylor and brothers Jack, Larry and Robert McClurg.

Donald owned and operated the former Discount Service Center in Batavia. He was also a truck driver who drove for Tyler’s in Oakfield, DeWitt in Pavilion and Howards Express. He enjoyed collecting toy trucks and tractors.

He is survived by 3 sons; Dennis McClurg of East Bethany, Daniel (Cindy) McClurg of Warsaw, Dean (Laura) McClurg of Warsaw; 3 step-daughters LuAnn George of Ca., Sherrie Klimeck of VA., Kimberly (Michael) Burek of Alexander; a step-son Michael Georgia of VA.; Sisters Betty White of Palm Beach, FL, Virginia (Ed) Culver of Sun City West, AZ., Lynn Wood of Perry;14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Graveside Service will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry where he will be laid to rest.

Memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, or to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Road Attica, NY 14011. 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.

Mount Dora, FL ~ Michael J. Andolora, age 94, formerly of Perry, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

     Mr. Andolora was born July 25, 1922, a son of the late Louis and Antonia Andolora.

     He married the love of his life, Edith Barber in 1944 and they moved to Leesburg, FL from Perry in 1980.  He will be remembered as a loving family man and was the last of his generation.

     He is survived by his son, David (Suzanne) Andolora of Henrietta, N.Y.; grandson, Terrence (Michon) Ball; granddaughter, Beth (Christopher) Ball Kovach; great-grandchildren, Evan Ball, Elyse Ball, Lucas Ball, Chloe Kovach and Delia Kovach, along with many nieces and nephews.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Edith Andolora, and his brothers and sisters, Josephine, Sarah, Sam, Margaret, Joseph, Phillip and Pearl.

     A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Interment in Machpelah Cemetery, LeRoy, will be at the convenience of the family.

     Memorials in his name are suggested to Autism Up, 855 Publishers Parkway

Webster, NY. 14580

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

     Mr. Andolora and his family’s local arrangements are being completed by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.

Fredericksburg, VA ~ Aaron A. Seitz, age 44, formerly of Batavia and Orlando, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2016.

    

 He was born May 27, 1972 in Denver, CO, a son of Loretta Fiorella Seitz Vosburgh and the late LeRoy J. Seitz.

     Aaron was a 1990 graduate of Batavia High School.  After graduation, he enlisted with the U.S. Marines.  Upon completing his service with the Marines, Aaron moved south, where he worked for himself as a mechanic and body repairman.  Those who knew Aaron, knew that he always lived life to the fullest.

     He is survived by his mother and step-father, Loretta (Manley) Vosburgh of Bergen; his sister, Erica (Ian) Jermy of Stafford; his niece, Sophia Jermy; his fiancée , Ryan Kennedy and her son, Eddie, of Fredericksburg, VA, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

     Services and interment will be private.

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

     Mr. Seitz and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.

  Karen E. (Murtagh) Biegas, 55, passed away while in Orlando, FL. on November 8, 2016. She was born on December 23, 1960 in Rochester to the late Edward Murtagh and Myrtle (Bowling) Murtagh of Bergen.

In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her husband John D. Biegas; son John (Kimberly) Biegas of Bergen; step daughter Deborah Groover; brothers Michael (Dee) Murtagh of Rochester and Thomas Murtagh of Bergen; grandsons Xander Biegas of Bergen and Tristan Groover.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday November 25, 2016 from 3:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

Byron - Norine R. Leaton, 86, of Byron, a former Town Clerk for the Town of Byron, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. 

Mrs. Leaton was born April 10, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Henry and Zelda White.

She fought the hard fight, especially the last two years.  She lost her home and husband in December of 2014 as a result of a devastating house fire.  She has had many physical challenges since then, resulting in some hospital stays.  Through it all, she never lost her sense of humor.  She loved her family dearly.

She was a member of the Byron Presbyterian Church and member of the South Byron Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting Afghans.

Her husband, Warren A. Leaton, died December 19, 2014.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Leaton Favata of Bergen; 2 sons, James Leaton of Byron and Alan (Roxanne) Leaton of Bergen; a sister, Gladys Janas of Rochester; 8 grandchildren, Ann Knack of Honeoye Falls, Aimee (Jim) Austin of South Byron, Jeffrey Leaton, Jared Leaton, Ashlee Leaton, Adam Leaton, all of Byron; Alan (Aubrie) Leaton, Jr. of Brockport and Melanie DiFalco of Long Island; 3 great-grandchildren, Jordan Leaton, Kendall Knack and Griffin Knack; a brother-in-law, David (Joanne) Leaton of Byron; and several nieces and nephews. 

She is predeceased by 6 siblings.  

The family would like to thank the first and third floor staff at the Genesee County Nursing Home for the care given to our mom.  

Friends may call on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Byron Cemetery, Townline Road, Byron, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Byron Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 206, Byron, NY 14422 or to South Byron Fire Department, P.O. Box 22, South Byron, NY 14557.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - Rosemary M. Warboys, 86, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (November 18, 2016) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia.

Mrs. Warboys was born October 15, 1930 in Elba, a daughter of the late Ernest and Lois (Allyn) Shultz.

Rosemary was extremely family oriented.  She loved to cook, bake and spend time with her entire extended family.  She also greatly enjoyed Christian music.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Warboys along with several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are her children, Cathy Kirkpatrick of Zephyrhills, FL, John (Amy Franklin) Hopkins of East Rochester, Daniel (Laurie) Hopkins of Elba, Michael (Linda) Warboys, Laurie (Jerry) Fry, Susan (Jim) Brion, and Janet (Mike) Borkholder all of Oakfield; a sister, Gertrude (Phil) Sinasalco of Zephyrhills, FL; 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Rosemary will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 (www.crossroadshouse.com/donate).

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

Nils R. Anderson, age 78, of Perry, formerly of Livonia, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 9, 1938 in Jamestown, NY a son of the late Axel E. and Thelma M. (Tillow) Anderson.

Nils was a 1955 graduate of Jamestown High School, 1959 graduate of Houghton College, and received his master’s degree in Social work from Syracuse University in 1966. He worked for the Livingston County Department of Social Services for several years, and retired from New York Division for Youth in Rochester after many years of service. He attended the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry where he was in the church choir and was active in the church ministry. He was a former Boy Scout leader, a board member for the Livingston County Service Board, volunteered for the Caring for Perry food pantry, drove for the Genesee County Department of Social Services and worked for the benefit of many other organizations. He enjoyed flying private planes and especially loved spending time with family, grandchildren and extended family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Carolyn A. (Carlson) Anderson, a daughter: Marie Lynn (Gregory) Sweet of Livonia, 2 sons: Steven (Elaine) Anderson of Conesus and Erik Anderson of Cincinnati, OH., 1 sister: Allene (Douglas) Louie of Salisbury, NC, 3 grandchildren: Caleb, Josiah and Isaac Sweet, along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00PM on Saturday November 19, 2016 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, new York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday November 20th at 1:30pm at the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. in Perry. He will be laid to rest in West Perry Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caring for Perry Food Pantry 6 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530 or to Heritage Christian Services 275 Kenneth Dr., Suite 100, 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.

 

Bergen - Rose M. Loiacono, 85, of Bergen, passed away Thursday, (November 17, 2016) at Unity Hospital, in Rochester.

Mrs. Loiacono was born June 13, 1931 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovanni (Palermo) Murgillo.

Rose was a parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Churchville and enjoyed traveling.  She especially loved going to the casino, specifically the Batavia Downs.  For many years, Rose owned a race horse along with her late husband, which she greatly enjoyed.   

She is the wife of the late James V. Loiacono.  He passed away on October 20, 2011.

Rose is survived by a niece and four nephews.  A close friend, Lana (James) Koneski of Bergen also survives.

There will be no prior visitation.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester.

Flowers are gratefully declined; however memorials in Rose’s name may be made in the form of Mass Intentions. 

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

Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen.

Batavia - Joseph Richard Gerace, 80, proprietor of Gerace's Hair Care Center and along with his wife owned the former Bob Harris Realty Company, died on Thursday (November 17, 2016) at the New York State Veteran's Home in Batavia.

Mr. Gerace was born March 15, 1936 in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. and Sarah (Gazzetta) Gerace.

A 1955 graduate of Batavia High School, he served with the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.  Prior to the hair care center he operated the Trailways Diner.

The lifelong Batavian was a member of many organizations, including the Batavia Rotary Club, where he amassed 33 years of perfect attendance,  served on the Board and also was the Sergeant at Arms, Knights of Columbus Fr. Vincent Capadanno Assembly 0755, Msgr. Kirby Council #325, City of Batavia Republican Committee, which he chaired for many years, Batavia Muckdogs Board of Directors and was on the teams’ Wall of Fame, Genesee Cancer Assistance program where he served on the Board since its inception and founded the Simply Beautiful Hair Service, Resurrection Parish, former St. Nick’s Social Club, Batavia Youth Bureau and a past president and co-chair of the Festival of Hope, Genesee Cancer Assistance golf tournament committee and was on the city of Batavia zoning board for 12 years.

He was an avid New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan.  He proudly attended each Super Bowl the Bills appeared in and was on the Founders Wall at the New Era Stadium tunnel entrance, recognizing season ticket holders since the beginning of the Buffalo Bills in 1960.  A favorite activity of his was the large selection of Christmas lights he displayed each year at his home.

Among the recognition and awards he received over the years included the two-time recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award, which is Rotary’s Club highest award, 2008 Humanitarian Award presented by the United Memorial Medical Center  Foundation and the Jerome Foundation, 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award for the city of Batavia, Italian-American of the year awarded by the Batavia Downs and a similar award from the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation, 1993 Geneseean of the Year and the Batavia Lions Club Italian American Award.

Surviving is his wife, Lois (Wagner) Gerace, of Batavia, whom  he married July 16, 1960; two sons, Robert J. Gerace  and  John P. (Rhonda Saulsbury) Gerace, both of Batavia;  one daughter, Karen A. (Scott) Rowland of Perry; one brother, Alfred J. (Patricia) Gerace of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and one sister, Theresa (late Joseph) Irrera of Batavia. He is the grandfather of Ashley Gerace, Chelsea (Josh) Smith, Justin Gerace and Kirsten Rowland, Lindsey Rowland and David Rowland.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. 

He is a brother of the late Louis Gerace and Sarah Bateman.

Family and friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main St., Batavia. The Knights of Columbus #325 will hold a prayer service on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main St., Batavia.  Burial with full Military Honors will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or online at http://crossroadshouse.com/donations, or to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., c/o United Memorial Medical Center, 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or online at http://geneseecancerassistance.com/donate/or to the New York State Veteran's Home, Attention: Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.

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

Pavilion - Warren “Buddy” Oderkirk, Jr., age 20, of Pavilion, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his home.

Buddy was born June 5, 1996 in Batavia, the son of Warren Oderkirk, Sr. of Byron and Debra (Bill DuBois, Jr.) Zalar of Pavilion.

A 2014 graduate of Pavilion High School where he graduated 4th from his class, Buddy was a member of National Honor Society. He loved traveling and following his high school graduation he took an eleven day European vacation where he fell in love with the country of Switzerland. An accomplished wrestler throughout high school, Buddy began wrestling at the age of 6. He served as a mentor to many younger wrestlers and volunteered much of his time to ensure their success. He was a student at Genesee Community College with the aspirations to transfer to Monroe Community College to pursue a career as a dental hygienist. A member of Genesee County 4-H and the NIOGA Holstein Club, Buddy loved music and was a member of the Psyberdyne .Ind, Niagara Falls Car Club and was an honorary member of the Ghost Crew. He enjoyed trading sports cards, playing fantasy football, and loved listening to music. He will be sadly missed by his dog, Sophie Grace.

Surviving along with his parents are his wife, Alexandria Holderer; two sisters, Constance (fiancé TJ Czworka) Davis and Courtney (fiancé Andrew Kelkenberg) Oderkirk, both of Byron; his step-brother,  Billy DuBois, III of Byron; his step-sister, Emily DuBois of Byron; his sister-in-law, Abigail Holderer of Perry; grandparents, David Oderkirk of Bergen and James (Bonnie) Smoot of Silver Lake; his father and mother-in-law, John (Stacey) Holderer of Perry; aunts and uncles, John (Kathy) Zalar,  Jim (Bobbie) Zalar, Barbara (John) Zalar, Benjamin (Lisa) Zalar, Ronald (Barbara) Zalar, Andrew (Michele) Oderkirk, Audra Bates, Christa Oderkirk and Pamela (Aaron) Sharp; his best friend, Kyle (Samantha) Dougherty and several cousins.

Buddy is predeceased by his grandparents, Francis (Constance) Zalar, Sr., Sandra Oderkirk, his step-grandmother, Sharon Oderkirk and his uncle Mario Zalar.

Friends may call on Thursday and Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. A celebration of Buddy’s life will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at BW's Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 11070 Perry Road, Pavilion.  To honor Buddy's wishes, please make memorials to his family.  He will be laid to rest in Morganville Cemetery. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Buddy’s name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.