Obituaries

Linda S. Buzzell born 12/9/1952 age 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home surrounded by her family on 2/2/2022. Linda is predeceased by her parents, Mary Jane and Robert Moxham Sr., sister, Peggy Douglas, son, Jason Allan, brother, Robert Moxham Jr., grandson, Brian Ingalls Jr., and niece, Karen Loos.

Linda is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 45 years, Anthony Buzzell. She is survived by her 3 children son, Michael (Beth Johnson) Buzzell, daughter, Julliane (Shad Roy) Ingalls, and son, Robert (Beth) Allan. Her grandchildren who she adored, Haley & Kyle Ingalls. Katlyn, Payton, Delilah, Alicia, Michaela, and Victoria Buzzell and Makenna Reed, Michael, Brittany, and Ashlee Allan. Alongside many nieces and nephews. Linda will be remembered as a loving, caring, and dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandma.

There will be a private service for the family.  

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

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

He was born November 23, 1928, son of the late Albert and Florence (Meyer) Kirsch.  He is predeceased by his brother Richard (Shirley Kahl) Kirsch.  Don is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Janet (Dole); children, Donna (Timothy) Embt, Daniel (Audrey) Kirsch, Peggy (Tom Czechowski), Robert (Emma) Kirsch, Ann (Gary) Daniel, Denise (Larry) Hibsch.  He was a proud Grandfather to 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and had many nieces and nephews.

Don was a life-long, hard-working dairy farmer who loved his John Deere tractors and spent many hours playing Euchre with his friends and spending time with his family. One of his favorite things to do was to brag about his grandchildren and their accomplishments and smiling at all his great grandbabies when they would visit.  

There will be no prior visitation.  A private Catholic Mass for immediate family only will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington, where he has been a member for 65 years.  A Celebration of Life will be held for extended family and friends at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Don’s memory to Gateway Home, 91 Main St., Attica, NY 14011 or Harris Corners Fire Dept., 585 Route 20A, Strykersville, NY 14145. 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.

Mr. Hochmuth was born October 28, 1932 in Buffalo, son of the late Margaret Hochmuth Martin.

He was a parishioner of St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Church where he was involved in various ministries. He and his wife Bernice, enjoyed traveling and were fortunate to have visited Europe. They also enjoyed camping at Wood Stream in Gainesville. Ron liked working outside and was very active with the former St. Patrick's Church in Wheatville. He was a Cub Scout Master in Buffalo for many years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Bernice M. (Gross) Hochmuth whom he married October 13, 1951; a son, Ronald J. (Susanne) Hochmuth, Jr. of Chaumont; daughters, Debra A. (David) Palone of Oakfield, and Jacqueline J. (Samuel) Lindke of Alabama. 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Hochmuth is preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Marie Sage, who passed away May 31, 2005.

There will be no visitation. Family and Friends are invited to attend Ronald's Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Church, 56 Maple Avenue in Oakfield.  Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6215 Sheridan Dr #100, Buffalo, NY 14221. Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home in Oakfield. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Ed was an amazing loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a strong Christian man who always fought hard for others and himself. He ran “Stephens Table” soup kitchen and served the community for 26 years and more than 250,000 meals. Ed volunteered several years in the jail and prison ministry including Genesee County jail and Attica prison.  He has been awarded the “Good Samaritan” awards from Steve Hawley and earned several certificates and college diplomas. His fun wit, personality and jokes will be missed. Our memories together will forever be in our thoughts and your love forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his loving wife; Beverly Corcoran; children Andrew (Eileen) Corcoran of Batavia, Tammy (Jeff) Draper of Batavia and Tina Lloyd of Batavia; 6 grandchildren Adam Fisher, Heather (Elliott) Hickman, Alan Draper, Katie Durham, Megan Draper and Stephen Durham, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours or Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Covenant Chapel 6690 Oak Orchard Rd. Elba, NY 14058. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

Millie was born Thursday, September 8th, 1932 in Walton, New York a daughter of the late Robert Archibald “Archie” Deighton and Grace Alice Neicle Dieghton.

Millie enjoyed reading, old movies and watching Little House on the Prairie.

Mildred is the wife of Richard D. Horton who passed away on February 22, 2019.

Surviving are her children, Martha (Roy) Horton-Beam of Batavia, Robert (Theresa) Horton of Orlando, Florida and Carol (Tobin) Whitman of Binghamton; eleven grandchildren, Traci, Stephanie and Justin Horton, Jennifer Moss, Eugene, Samuel and Mitchell Mavoides, Nicole Beam, Michael and Lisa White and Tiffany Horton; five great-grandchildren, Kailynne and Liam Moss and Destiny, Julius and Brooklynne Mavoides along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Sharon White and her siblings, Shirley Seymour of Downsville, Dorothy Gardepe of Walton, Robert Deighton of Walton and Floyd Deighton of Binghamton.

There are no prior calling hours. A private Celebration of Millie’s Life will be held at EverPresent Church in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Horton Cemetery in Roscoe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial contributions in Millie's name may be made online at Joyce Meyer Ministries by visiting joycemeyer.org/donate.  To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle in Millie’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Richard N. “Dick” Moore died January 27, 2022, at the age of 94. He was born in Batavia, NY, on March 24, 1927, the son of the late Norman E. and Hazel (Rykert) Moore.
Dick was an avid collector and restorer of antique cars, gas station memorabilia, and pedal cars. Some of his restorations have been displayed at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, CT, the Shelbourne Museum, Shelbourne, VT, and Memory Lane Museum in NC.

He also enjoyed traveling. He had several opportunities to travel around the US, Canada and Europe with friends and to attend activities related to the antique cars, pedal cars and gas station memorabilia. He and Marian traveled to Spain, the United Kingdom and British Columbia among many other locations. He was a WWII army veteran. He worked at the Chevrolet agency in Oakfield, NY, for over 40 years. Dick was a 50-year member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club and a co-founder and charter member of its Iroquois Region. He chauffeured many people in his 1930 yellow Rolls, including actor Richard Harris. He was a member of the former Tonawanda Valley Collector's Club, American Austin Bantam Club, and Holt Methodist Church.

Dick is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marian (Davy) Moore, daughter, Cathy (Thomas) Norton, grandchildren Sarah Vincent and Andrew (Dr. Jamie) Norton, great-grandchildren Renee Castillo, Dani Vincent, and Jack Norton, and great-great-granddaughter Lia Castillo. Dick was predeceased by his brother Thomas Moore and sister Janet Thornton.

Cremation has taken place. At later date interment will take place in Western New York National Cemetery, Pembroke, New York. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.

Jane was born October 18,1958 in Penn Yan, a daughter of the late Gerald and Betty (Stratten) Hulbert.

Jane was an independent contractor for the Buffalo News who could be seen in town making deliveries.   

Surviving are her son, James Simonds of Batavia; brothers, Joe (Sonya) Hulbert of Piffard, Gene Hulbert of Perry Center; sister, JoAnne (Late Frank) Leone of Avon; five grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  

Preceded in death by her daughter, Chelsie Jo-Marie Simonds; brother, Gerald Hulbert, Jr. and a sister, Julia Kapelke.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Jane's services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.  

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

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

Mr. Huff was born Nov. 10, 1951 in Lackawanna, a son of the late John T. Huff, Sr. and Margaret (Byrd) Huff.

Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; serving on the U.S.S. Forrestal from 1969 to 1972. He was an avid NASCAR fan.

Surviving are his children, Melanie Huff of Nebraska, Christopher (Erin) Huff of Hamburg, Shannon (Bill) Hauck of Hamburg, Brandi Huff of Saranac Lake, and Anthony Huff of Hawaii; grandchildren, Edward Terkelsen, Clara and Lucas Huff, Abigail and Evangeline Hauck, Levi Huff, and Zajac Rizzo-Huff; a brother, John T. (Lisa) Huff, Jr. of Arkansas; sisters, Lynn (Bob) Palyszeski of Lakeview, and Mary Ellen (late Bud) Hanna of Angola. His former spouse, Laurie Zajac of Hamburg along with several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of Paul's life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Western New York National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Arrangements completed by H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Williamsville, NY ~ Jean E. Beyer, age 89, formerly of Lake Road, LeRoy, passed away early Thursday morning (January 27, 2022) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

     Jean will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many.  She was a very graceful lady, who was devoted to her faith and enjoyed attending services at the Second Baptist Church.  She was a 1950 graduate of LeRoy High School and enjoyed gardening and time spent with her family.

     She will be sadly missed by her sons, Robert C. Beyer II of Saratoga, NY and Ronny (Marybeth) Beyer of Williamsville, NY; grandchildren, Grant Beyer and Gretchen Beyer, along with two nieces, one nephew and dear friends.

     Jean was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Beyer in 1995, along with her four sisters, Ruth Rochon, Marian Burrell, Rosetta Jackson and Shirley Jackson.

     Services are private at the convenience of her family.  She will be laid to rest with Robert in Machpelah Cemetery, LeRoy, N.Y.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia, N.Y. 14020.

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

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

She was born January 4, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Leonard and Bernice Sutor King.

Lois was born in Buffalo where she attended Bennett High School and later took classes at the University of Buffalo. She was tremendously loved by anyone who knew her gentle heart. She was very easy to talk to and was known for a very sweet, kind and caring personality. When her children were younger, she was very involved with them during their school activities. She enjoyed skiing, bicycle riding and had the most beautiful flowers in her yard and door arrangement hanging on her home. She will be missed especially by her family, who were cared for by such an extraordinary person.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, John Burger of Clarence. Beloved son and daughter, Mark Burger of Medina and Elizabeth (Michael) Meunier of Akron. Also survived by her cherished grandson, Jonathan Meunier of Akron.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Batavia - Charles Passamonte, Jr., 87 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Mr. Passamonte was born September 21, 1934 in Perry, a son of the late Charles Passamonte, Sr. and Phyllis (Sodaro) Passamonte.

Charlie served with the Army from 1957 to 1959.

Charles is the husband of the late Sarah (Oddo) Passamonte.

Surviving is his brother, Joseph (Judith) Passamonte of Perry; his sister, Phyllis (late Lloyd) Harmon of Illinois.

There will be no visitation or services. Charles will be laid to rest beside his wife in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Amy was born October 11, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Harold and Marjory (Kibler) Davis. She is predeceased by her fiance, Ron Cecere; and her Aunt and Uncles, Bob & Rita Newton, Ed & Arlene Leaton and Nancy Lomazzo, with whom she was very close.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Batavia. Amy was a creative person who enjoyed drawing, painting, woodworking, jewelry making, and decorating - especially for Christmas. She was a lover of nature and animals. She liked music, going to concerts, and watching Hallmark movies.

Amy will be remembered as a fun loving, witty person with a wild spirit who loved to make people laugh. She was kind hearted, and genuinely enjoyed doing for others whenever she was able.

Surviving is her daughter, Stephenie Davis-Reiss of Corfu; brothers, Ron (Lyn) Davis of Loxley, Alabama, Steven (Julie) Davis of Batavia, and Jeff (Sherry) Davis of Florida. She is also survived by Jessica, Danielle and Ryan along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends that she dearly loved.

Family and friends may call on Saturday (January 29, 2022) from 10 to 11 a.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia, where Amy's memorial service will immediately follow visitation.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Dan was born September 5, 1997 in Rochester, a son of Daniel Cherry, Sr. and Tracy (Troy) Davenport.

Dan loved being an EMT and was in the Royal Rangers at Batavia Assembly of God.  Dan constantly thought of others before himself and was always willing to help.

Surviving along with his parents are his brothers, James Cherry, Tyler Davenport and Aaron Davenport; sisters, Ava Davenport and Jenna Davenport; grandmothers, Linda Nickson and Trudy Ryan and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death by his grandfather, Arthur Davis and sister, Mariah Cherry.

Services for Dan will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, COCVAC, c/o NBT Bank, 8549 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY 13413  www.cocvac.org/donate.  

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

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

Pavilion ~ Gary W. Muehlig Sr., age 82, of Lake Road, a retired Eastman Kodak worker and part-time employee of R.L. Jeffres & Sons in Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2022) at the Wyoming County Community Skilled Nursing Home in Warsaw.

     Mr. Muehlig lived in Pavilion and was married for 61 years to the former Carol Ann Roblee.

     He was born in Buffalo on May 6, 1939, a son of the late Louis and Mabel Barker Muehlig.  His birth came two years to the day after the Hindenburg airship disaster in Lakehurst, N.J.

     Surviving with his wife, Carol, is his daughter, Terri Ann Muehlig of Pavilion; his son, Gary W. Muehlig Jr. of Silver Springs; a brother, John E. Muehlig of Lyman, SC; three grandchildren, Michael Muehlig of Pavilion, his “best buddy”, Mindy Bittner of Alexander and Jordan Muehlig of Silver Springs; two great-grandchildren, David and Isabella Bittner of Alexander; sister-in-law, Donna Muehlig, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

     Mr. Muehlig worked for Stella Brothers Collision in Lime Rock for several years before going to work for Eastman Kodak in Rochester.  He retired from Kodak in 1991 and worked afterwards for George & Swede Sales in Pavilion and R.L. Jeffres Farm operation in Wyoming.

     A former LeRoy resident, he graduated from LeRoy Central School in 1956.  He and Carol Ann Roblee were married June 18, 1960 at the United Methodist Church of Pavilion.

     Mr. Muehlig was a member of the Pavilion Fire Department and the department’s exempts and was president and caretaker of Maplewood Cemetery in Pavilion.  He enjoyed camping, golf, history, toy trains and toys.

     Of his passing, he once remarked, “To any who spoke ill will of me (during life), well your turn will come.”

     “If you read this obituary, I am better off now because I don’t have to put up with the liberals and freeloaders that have ruined the old U.S.A.!”

     There are no prior calling hours and service will be private at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pavilion Fire Department, P.O. Box 156, Pavilion, N.Y. 14525.

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

     Mr. Muehlig and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400