Obituaries

Family and friends are invited to the graveside service of Elizabeth (Betty) Mathers Ward, who passed away on December 28, 2020.  The service will be held on Monday, August 2 at 11:00 AM at the Stafford Rural Cemetery.

Elba - Christian Dean Boyce, age 57, of Elba passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Niagara Falls Medical Center in Niagara Falls while under hospice care.

Christian was the owner and proprietor of CB Weld in Elba for many years and a former volunteer with the Elba Fire Department. He enjoyed NASCAR, local stock car races, cooking pig roasts for parties and loved old time country music. He was a fan of the History Channel and relaxing in the great outdoors.

Surviving are his daughter, Rita (Sam) Vigiano of Elba; his grandson, Mason Vigiano of Elba; his siblings, Marcy (Nicholas) Colantonio of Stafford and Scott (Michelle) Boyce of Churchville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elba Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Elba, New York 14058. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Christian's name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Geraldine Lega passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the age of 96. 

Gerry was born on May 30, 1925, in Alexander, NY a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Newell Fisher. She lived her married life in Corfu. Gerry was the wife of the late Stephen Lega and devoted mother of the late Carol. She was predeceased by siblings Laverne Fisher and Genevieve Crawford.

Gerry’s engaging smile greeted customers at Loblaw’s in Batavia for more than three decades. Her coworker, Aggie Aquina was a lifelong friend. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank a special group of people who cared for Gerry in her later years. Richard Siebert, Annie Lawrence, Joyce Kohorst, Elizabeth Fenton and Alan Spiotta (who was like a son), lovingly saw to her every need. Gerry is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Friends and family may call Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 11 am to Twelve noon at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.  Services will follow at Noon with interment to follow at North Pembroke Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation WNY, 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203. Final arrangements are entrusted to C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu, NY.

Ms. Adams was born November 22, 1969 in Brockport,  a daughter of Susan (John) Devery of Churchville and the late Fred Luce.

Cathi was a hairdresser for many years and a caretaker. She greatly enjoyed helping people and had the ability to talk to anyone she met. She had a kind heart and was full of life. She was a supportive friend to many, but most of all a very proud mother.

Surviving along with her mother are her daughters, Nicole (fiance Joseph Oddo) Adams of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, and Shawna Adams of Buffalo; siblings, Tammy (Jerry) Menzie of Bergen, Sege Kalmbacher of Churchville, Rebecca (fiance Ken Cowan) Hamlin of Rochester, Mark (Kimberly) Luce of Clarkson, Doug (Cayce) Luce of Dixon, Missouri; and Kristin (Kelly) Snyder of LeRoy. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and her two canine companions, Zola and Ellie also survive.

Cathi is preceded in death by a brother, Keith Luce.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, (August 1, 2021)  from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street in Bergen. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Brockport will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021 or the Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter, 6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Amherst, New York 14221.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Elinor was born October 4, 1920 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Anson and Florence (Ferguson) Forsyth.

Elinor was very active with the YMCA and the Genesee County Senior Center.  She also volunteered at the Salvation Army.

Surviving are her brother, George Forsyth of Batavia; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rice, brothers, Rodney Forsyth and James Forsyth and sisters, Virginia Shera, Celia Maykuth and Joan White.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will follow at 10:00 a.m. also on Saturday.  She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.  

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

Louis S. Adamczyk, 79, of Attica, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at the Gateway Home in Attica. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Lackawanna to the late Ludwig and Marianne (Dziedzic) Adamczyk.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years; Carol (Zolnierowski) Adamczyk; his son Brian (Melissa) Adamczyk and granddaughter; Mattie Adamczyk.

A private Service will be at Black Lake, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials gifts may be made to the Gateway Home 91 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. To leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011.

She was born April 16, 1925 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Barilla Galline.

Theresa was formerly employed by Haxtons Canning Factory and Fisher Price Co. prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing bingo, solitaire and scratch-off tickets. Her family was her pride and joy and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were priceless. She will be truly missed by all who knew her gentle heart.

She was predeceased by her husband Girino P. Velletta. Son, Frank Velletta and siblings, Joseph Galline, Mary Benedetti, Frances Culper, Jenny Nesbit, Margaret Balduf and Josephine Palone.

Survivors include her children, John (Judith) Velletta of New Jersey, Barbara (Terry) Blew of Basom, Steven (Nancy) Velletta of Oklahoma and Michael (Jennifer) Velletta of Illinois. Sister, Julia Drake of Appleton, NY. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Sunday (August 1^st) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY. Theresa’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10am at St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery.

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

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

She was born January 22, 1932 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Mitchell White.

She is predeceased by her husband, John “Cody” Printup. Daughters, Laurie Judd and Mary Printup. Sisters, Mary Jemison, Betty Jane Garcia and Arlene D. David. Brother, Rev. George White.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Gerry) Potrzebowski and Jody Printup, both of Batavia. Son, John Printup of Batavia. Grandchildren, Naomi (Jeff) Hansen of Clarence, Angus (Lauren Amster) Abrams of Chicago, Brett (Kimberly) Judd of Virginia and Aaron Printup of Batavia. Great-grandson, Drew Hansen. Brother, James (Lucille) White of Rochester. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to share thoughts and fond memories on Saturday (July 31^st) from 10am-12pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, where funeral services will be held at 12pm. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery.

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

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

Paul was born Saturday, March 11th, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late William R. "Coke" Hoffman and Shelagh Kennedy Hoffman.

Many knew Paul Hoffman as Batavia’s long-standing, neighborhood bartender at places like The Treadway, Holiday Inn, and Big Daddy’s. For nearly 50 years, he was the friendly face behind the bar that you could always count on for an inappropriate joke and a drink on the house. Whether you were a “regular” or a trucker just passing through, Paul treated everyone he met with respect. He was an ear for all your woes and a “cheers” for all of your celebrations.

In his earlier years he enjoyed playing most sports but was especially fond of golf and basketball. When it came to being a sports fan, he shamelessly rooted for the Browns & Indians. Later in life, he enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family as much as possible.

Paul was a loving father, devoted husband, cherished brother, proud grandfather, and respected friend. Anyone that knew him, would agree that he lived life on his own terms. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

Paul is the husband of  Madeline "Lynn" Zambito Hoffman who passed away on December 18, 2013.

He is survived by his children; Christopher Hoffman of Batavia, Jaclyn Hoffman  and Matthew Hoffman, both of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his granddaughter; Cameron Hoffman of Virginia Beach, Virginia; the children's mother; Gayle Marich of Florida; two brothers; John (Gloria) Hoffman of Hilton Head, South Carolina and Robert (Late Robin) Hoffman of West Palm Beach, Florida; two nephews, Tyler Hoffman of Florida and Travis Hoffman of California and two nieces; Jill Skill of Charlotte, North Carolina and Kelly Skill of New York City.  

He is predeceased by his sister, Billie (late Phil) Skill.

There are no prior visiting hours. Friends are invited to attend  Paul 's graveside service at 11:00 am on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 from Grand View Cemetery, Clinton Street Road, Batavia.  To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle in Paul's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Mary G. Fargo, 92, of East Pembroke, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 23, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1929 and was a daughter of the late William and Agnes M. Clements Grace.

Mary worked at New York Telephone Company in Batavia and later the Amherst office where she retired. She was a lifelong resident of Batavia until moving to her niece, Marianne Smart’s home in East Pembroke.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen (Bob) Fargo Clement, her son James (Amy) Fargo and her sister Ann E. Smart-Perry.

Mary is survived by her two granddaughters Melissa (fiancé Gary Fore) Bowen, Kathryn (Rodney Howard) Bowen, two great-granddaughters Kayleigh (fiancé Megan Marciniak) Perez, Whitney (fiancé Alex Muckle) Athoe, one great-great-granddaughter Zoey Keith. Also, two nieces Carol Sue (Doug) Yaeger, Marianne Smart, #1 and only nephew David Smart and one great-niece Juliann Yaeger.

Mary had donated her body to science at University of Buffalo. The family will have a gathering at a later date.

Memorials can be made to Volunteers for Animals 3541 W. Main St., Batavia, NY.

Larry was a registered nurse who worked for the former Craig Developmental Center in Sonyea, and retired from Finger Lakes DDSO in 2013, working at the Perry ICF, Lakeview IRA and Koscielniak Home in Perry for 32 years.  He enjoyed golfing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and four-wheeler, cross country skiing, kayaking, hanging out with his family at Letchworth State Park, or going on family vacations. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Too many he was known as the doggie whisperer loving all dogs especially his dogs Lexi, Max, Chipper and his many grand puppies.

He is survived by his wife: Vicky J. (Severson) Drozdowski whom he married in October 1989, 2 daughters: Jennifer (Robert Fisher) Drozdowski of Warsaw, Cassie (Drozdowski) Hill of Castile, 2 sons: Robert (Stacey Cino) Drozdowski of Attica, Bryan (Merissa Bonadonna) Drozdowski of Silver Springs, 1 sister: Patricia (Robert) Kacalski of Cheektowaga, mother-in-law: Ada Severson of Portageville, sister-in-laws: Becky (Gordie) Strain of Dalton, Deb (Ed) Koerner of Pike, brother-in-laws: Dan (Julie) Severson of Dansville, Greg (Joanne) Severson of Orangeville,7 grandchildren: Caden, Gabriella, Gavin, Robert Jr., Alora Grace, Rowyn and Jade Taylor along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 7th at 2:00 P.M. at the Castile Baptist Church 5824 Rt. 19A in Castile. Larry will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery in Silver Springs.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lusgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797 or visit lustgarten.org to donate. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Ann was a graduate of Perry High School.  She worked for the former Kaustine Furnace and Tank Corp. in Perry, was book keeper and apple orchard foreman for Donald and Charlie Robb at the former Robb’s Orchard in Perry and during World War II she sold war bonds. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center since 1939 where she held many offices within the church, and the Perry Garden Club where she helped work on many of the public gardens as well as the Silver Lake Trail. She volunteered for the Wyoming County Cancer Association, the Wyoming County Community Hospital and the Clothes Closet in Perry. Ann received the Paul Harris Award through the Perry Rotary Club in 1998. She enjoyed riding her bike, gardening, reading, crocheting, doing puzzles, working on genealogy, and was always willing to work at any church function.

She is survived by her children: Linda (Jim) Kogle of Mineral, VA., Terry (Donna) Page of Perry, Tim (Liz) Page of Oswego and Tom (Karen) Page of Perry sister-in-laws: Barbara Cowie of Castile, Marge Cowie of Warsaw, Della Page of LeRoy, brother-in-law: Richard (Jean) Page of Leicester, 6 grandchildren: Michelle (Jeff) Jones, Carissa (Jared) Smith, Wendy Page, Katherine Page, Morgan (Giuseppe) Gentile and Bryant (Danielle) Ferry, 10 great grandchildren: Alex and Joshua Jones, Addison and Andrew Smith, Ashley and Emily and Eleanor Page, Quinn and Emilia Gentile and Jackson Ferry, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: D Keith Page who passed away on May 26, 2010, brothers: Leslie, Robert, Thomas, Phil and Merle Cowie.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday July 28th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 29th at 11:00 am at the First Congregational Church 7205 State Route 20A Perry Center, NY. Ann will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center directly following the church services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church P.O. Box 156 Perry, NY 14530 or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530.

To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Shannon enjoyed music as he played in many local bands in the 1970’s. He worked for 30 years at the Perry Bowling Center, Champion Products and LeRoy Machine Company. He also worked for Phelps Dairy Farm in Castile for 10 years. Other than music, his interests included photography, gardening and baking. He had a great sense of humor and was very kind, caring and loving person.

He is survived by one brother; Robert; a sister-in-law Penny; and a nephew Dylan Fisher of Wyoming, NY.

Thanks for everything Alyssa Draper.

There will be no prior calling hours or Service at the request of Shannon.

In lieu of flowers, he requested memorials be made to Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.

Batavia - Jean G. Hume, 93, of Batavia, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Jean married James H. Hume in 1951 and moved to the Hume Farm on Creek Road. They celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage before his passing on April 1, 2013. Jean is also predeceased by her son, Joel Hume on June 30, 2019 and her sister, Carol Seagar Hunt.

 An active member of the Batavia community, she was an active member of the Batavia First United Methodist Church since 1952. Jean was a member of the McNabb Class, Ingraham Class, Women's Morning Worship Circles, served as the treasurer of the church and was responsible for the memorial fund of the church.

Jean was also an integral part of United Memorial Medical Center; the former Genesee Memorial Hospital. Jean was a member and past president of the Hospital League, volunteered in the snack shop and was later employed part-time as the hospital historian and public relations director where she worked until she was 80 years old.

Jean was known for her organizational skills which she acquired from the Rochester Business Institute. She also loved to take photographs which had to have names and dates on the back side. Her most important job was raising her five children with her husband, Jim.

Survivors include her children; Jeff (Theresa) Hume of West Palm Beach, Florida; Judd Hume of Portland, Maine, Jack (Sarah) Hume of Silver Spring, Maryland and Jill (Kevin) Bailey of Canandaigua; five grandchildren; Meghann Hume of West Palm Beach, Florida; Nicholas (Jessica) Hume of West Palm Beach, Florida; Emily Hume of Meherrin, Virginia; Shaunna (John) Bailey Stith of Ventura, California and Merritt J. Bailey of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; two great-grandchildren; Nathan Reeves and MacKenzie Jean Hume of West Palm Beach, Florida; two nephews, John (Linda) Hume of Batavia and Roger (Mary) Hume of Batavia as well as five great-great-nieces.

There are no prior visiting hours. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in West Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to First United Methodist Church of Batavia, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, New York 14020 or UMMC Hospital League Foundation, 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Jean’s name, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

LeRoy ~ Dorothy L. Bater, age 94, of East Main Road, Lime Rock, passed away Saturday morning (July 24, 2021) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

     Dorothy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many.  She was a devoted care provider to her husband, John, prior to his passing in 2007.  Dorothy was also the family historian, working on the genealogy of both her parents’ families, as well as the Bater family.

     She is survived by her children, Cynthia (James) Glitch, John D. Bater Jr., Mary Ann Bater and Richard (Laurie) Bater; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, July 29 from 4 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where her funeral service will be held on Friday, July 30 at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the LeRoy Fire Department Incorporated., 4 Clay Street, LeRoy, N.Y. 14482

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