Obituaries

Mr. Bird was born March 9, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late William and Jacqueline (Finco) Bird.

Gary was an a man who liked to be active.  He participated with West Coast Swing in Macedon and Game Night in Buffalo.  For many years, he owned and operated Solid Gold Productions, a wedding DJ service.  Mr. Bird could play most any instrument, but played percussion with Batavia Concert Band.  He also enjoyed attending jazz concernts and drum corps. shows.  Gary was proud to have had the longest running karaoke show in Western New York which ran for over 30 years. 

Survivors include his daughter Amy Potrzebowski of Tonawanda, son Lucas Potrzebowski of Batavia; a grandson Nikolai Candino; a brother John (Jacqueline) Bird of Florida; a sister Kathleen (late Morris) Stewart of Florida; cousins Stefan (Judy) Stockton and Sedra (Fred) Hyde both of Batavia; a step-sister Linda (Jerry) Shafer of Michigan; his companion, Debbie Rivers of Niagara Falls, Canada. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

There will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held in Elmwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary's memory may be made to Batavia Concert Band, P.O. Box 1705, Batavia, New York 14021.

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.

Mr. Lester was born December 21, 1935, in Holden, West Virginia, a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Emma (Dixon) Lester.

Joe worked the muck for many years and various farms in the area.  He liked to play cards and spend time with his family.  Joe enjoyed life.

Survivors include his sisters, Lucille (late Charles) Dunn of Milwaukee, Wiss., and Earsline (late Justine) Ealy of Detroit, Mich.; several nieces and nehpews, especially Laura (Jaime) Santiago of Elba.

There will be no visitation.  Services will be private.

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.

He was born February 16, 1939 in Scranton, NY, a son of the late Floyd and Margaret Clark McNutt.

Fred was employed as a semi-truck driver for General Motors prior to his retirement. He enjoyed trains and Harley Davidsons and was very well known for his western wear attire.

He was the husband of the late Nellie F. McNutt, who passed away May 22, 2016.

Survivors include his sons, Sean (Melissa) McNutt of Amherst and Mark McNutt of Akron. Also survived by grandchildren, Mark, Kristian, Sean II and Timothy McNutt

Services will be private at the convenience of the family with burial in Pioneer Cemetery.

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.

Oakfield - Lillian P. Weidner, 90 years young, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family.

She  was born February 4, 1930, in Oakfield, daughter of the late Joseph and the late Elisa DiMassi Perozzi.

Mrs. Weidner worked for 31 years for the New York Telephone Company and AT&T in Batavia. She received the Miss Voice and Courtesy Award in 1962 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneer's Club of America. She also volunteered her time at St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield for 18 years as a Eucharistic Minister, greeter and usher. In addition, she belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

She is survived by her daughter: Lori (Robert Gross) Weidner of Elma, two sons: Mark (Rose) Weidner of Oakfield and Larry (Toni) Weidner of Rochester. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her siblings; Gina Nanni, Maria Ianni, Nicolina Smart, Anthony Perozzi and Frank Perozzi.

There will be no prior visitation.  A small gathering will take place at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home for the immediate family only. A public Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. She will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia's Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lillian's name may be made to the Activities Fund at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, New York 14482. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Lillian's memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

Lester was a World War II Veteran who served in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Batavia Metal Products in 1984. Lester enjoyed a long retirement doing woodworking, gardening, walking, playing golf, and spending happy times with his family and friends.  

He is survived by his wife of 72 years Isabelle Burr; children Norman Burr of Attica; Donna (Marc) Andre of Attica, and grandson Erik (Michelle) Andre of Darien.

A private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Lester’s memory may be made to Stevens Memorial Library, 146 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011 or Attica Fire Department, 11 Water Street, Attica, NY 14011. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

He was born April 6, 1947 in Kentfield, CA, a son of the late Charles Barnett and Elsie Mae Gerratt Berry. To put it simply, Chuck loved God, his wife, family, country, and the 2^nd amendment and not necessarily in that order. Chuck learned how to work hard as a young farm boy in Iowa. He loved the animals but most of all his horse, a gift from his grandfather. Chuck, forever a patriot, was motivated to join the Marines at 17 years old. He served honorably and courageously in Vietnam through four tours. At the completion of his enlistment, he travelled extensively and lived in Kauai, Hawaii. On this island paradise, he met the love of his life, Sara. Soon after, they met church missionaries, and both made the commitment to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and get married. Chuck had varied interests and hobbies.  He was a skilled leatherworker and was trained in making Western Style cowboy boots while living in Texas. Target shooting was a favored pastime. It was no secret that he was a crack shot and shared many laughs on the range with family and friends.  Chuck spent countless hours honing his skills in Isshin-Ryu Karate. He earned many advanced black belts and loved to share his expertise. He was a natural storyteller, avid journalist, and a voracious reader. He genuinely enjoyed meeting new people from all walks of life. No one who ever met him was a stranger for long and he was blessed with many friends all over the country. 

Service was always important to Chuck. He once rode his bike from Batavia to Washington D.C. to bring awareness to the P.O.W’s/M.I.A’s from the Vietnam war. In addition to serving in the community over the past decades, he held many positions in the Batavia Branch of the L.D.S. church. Of the positions he held, his favorite was teaching. He will always be remembered as an excellent teacher who loved spending hours preparing lessons. His final position in the church was as a missionary.  He and Sara volunteered and were serving a church mission in Ghana when he became extremely ill. He loved the people of Ghana and serving the Lord very much and it was with a heavy heart that he returned home. He was a devoted disciple of Christ, husband, father, and friend. 

He is survived by his eternal companion of 45 years, Sara McCarthy Lehmann of Alexander. Children: Adam (Robin) Lehmann of Lansing, KS, Jamin (JoAnne) Lehmann of Fountain, CO, Kathryn (Jose) Herrera of Reno, NV, Susanna Lehmann-Galens of Greeneville, TN, Rebekah (Jason) Guiliano of Mount Morris, Hannah Lehmann of Alexander, Andrew (Becky) Lehmann of Attica, Jared (Judy) Lehmann of Anchorage, AK and Isaac Lehmann of Ontario, Canada. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2 more this year. Brother, George Lehmann of Eugene, OR and sister, Bonnie Meek of Eugene, OR.  

He was preceded in death by his brother, John Lehmann.

Family and friends are invited to Mr. Lehmann’s Full Military Honors on Monday (August 10^th), 2:30pm at the Fr. T. Bernard Kelly Mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery, Ellicott St., Batavia, NY.

Future interment will be held upon the final construction of the Western New York National Cemetery, Pembroke, NY. Expressions of sympathy 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.

Bill was a proud US Army Veteran and NYS Corrections retiree of 25 years. He went on later in his life to private security for a national defense company and finally worked at the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars clubs. Bill was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish.

Bill is survived by his two sons, Jackson (Kathie) Woika and Richard Woika; grandson Joshua (Kyleena) Woika, granddaughter Haley Woika, two great-grandchildren Kharma and Walter.

There will be no prior calling hours. He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wyoming County SPCA, 808 Creek Road, Attica, New York 14011. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

Allen was a woodworker/craftsman, he enjoyed refurbishing furniture for family and friends. He also enjoyed “tinkering” in the garage.

Allen is survived by his children Michael (Theresa) Sheffield of Dale; Jason and Mike. Siblings Keith Stalker of Attica; Betty (Dennis) Drew of Webster; Leona (Evie) Stalker of Attica; Janice (Barney) Lee of Salamanca; George (Eileen Slater) Stiles of Alexander; Linda (Wayne) Weber of Michigan; along with several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alexander Fire Department, P.O. Box 336, Alexander, NY 14005. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

Batavia - Sally Ann Neider, 76, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Sally was born March 24, 1944, in Galveston, TX, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruby Dan (Ezzell) Bridges.

Sally was a founding member of Volunteers for Animals and took in strays, whether cats or humans.  She loved to read and was known for sharing her collection of books while home and also at the nursing home.  Sally grew up in a military family and lived around the world.

Survivors include her daughters, Danielle (Thomas) King of Oakfield and Diane Lapp of LeRoy; grandchildren, Angela King of East Bethany, Kyle King of Oakfield, Elizabeth Lapp of LeRoy and Killian Lapp of LeRoy.

There will be no prior calling hours.  Services will be at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Sally's memory may be made to Volunteers for Animals, PO Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021, http://www.vol4animals.org/donate or to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate. 

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

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

Oakfield - Rose Cassiano, 94, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.

Mrs. Cassiano was born January 29, 1926, in Rochester, daughter of the late Gaetano and Margaret Sellitto Bovenzi.

Her husband, James B. Cassiano, passed away on December 9, 2015.

Survivors include her children: Coley J. (Meta) Cassiano of Summerfield, North Carolina, Guy A. (Deborah) Cassiano of Oakfield and John (Dana) Cassiano of Orchard Park; her son-in-law Patrick F. Reilly of East Aurora; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Ann Reilly, her sister, Mary Anne (late Nicholas) Aramino and her brother, Joseph (Judith) Bovenzi.

There will be no prior visitation.  Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rose's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Rose's memory, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

Don worked and retired from Genesee County Highway Department after 40 years as a heavy equipment operator. Don was known for his kindness, he was always willing to help anyone, especially with mechanic work. He loved spending time at Jamboree’s dancing with his wife of 20 years Pearl May Campbell. Don enjoyed playing guitar, piano and harmonica.   

Don is survived by his beloved wife Pearl May Campbell; daughters Laurie Clarke, Bernadette (Joe) Barnes, Angela (Gerard) Magras, step-children Charlene (Edward) Shultz, John, Tony Caccamise, son-in-law Roy Clarke; sister Patricia (Al) Patterson, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nepehws, his beloved dog Kara, and longtime friend Richard Running Water.  

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A private Funeral Service will follow for family only. A 12:00 Noon Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc. 329-333 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.

Mr. Mogavero retired from the University Police Department at UB. He is a United States Navy Veteran. Charlie was active in volunteering at the Ricky Palermo Spinal Injury Golf Tournament. He was a devoted father, grandfather and brother.  

Charlie is survived by his children Sam (Kristi) Mogavero of Batavia; Janine (Brian) Wilson of Indianapolis, IN; step-children Scott (Melissa) Rybarczyk of Amherst; Lisa (Ben) Barnhardt of Buffalo; brother Matt (Paula) Mogavero of Gilbert, AZ; uncle Matt Recchio of North Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren, Sam, Natalie, Alex, Carter and Henry, along with many nieces and newphews.  

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Miami Project, C/O Ricky Palermo, 5159 Sunset Terrace, Batavia, New York 14020 in memory of Charles Mogavero. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc. 329-333 W. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.