Obituaries

Edwin E. Milliron, 93 of North Tonawanda, passed away on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at the DeGraff Memorial Hospital in Buffalo. He was born in Duke Center, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1925 a son to the late Elburt and Mae (Johnston) Milliron. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Dora L. Popp-Milliron, brothers; Wes and Robert Milliron and a sister; Naomi Bohn.

Ed served with the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a banker for Federal Reserve Bank in Buffalo for 30 years. Ed enjoyed woodworking, gardening and was an avid NY Yankees fan.

He is survived by his daughter; Debra Milliron of Buffalo; 2 step-sons Dr. A. John (Peggy) Popp of Albany and Tom (Holly) Popp of Seneca Falls; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 12^, 2019 at 11:00A.M. at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry

Memorial contributions may be the Disabled American Veterans Association PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or visit www.dav.org. 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.

  Howard Ribaud, 92, of Cary, NC, died Monday March 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 7, 1926, a son of the late Louis and Anna Kurtz Ribaud.

A retired engineer, he was a longtime resident of Lakewood, CO and native of Rochester, NY. Howard was an avid skier, outdoorsman and sports car enthusiast. He served in the Navy during WW II. Howard was a lifelong bachelor, a jokester, a generous and caring Uncle.

Howard is survived by two nieces; Jeanne Kofsky (Robert) of Cary, NC and Claire Ribaud (Douglas Yook) of Eugene, OR; two nephews, Lynn Ribaud of Sugar Grove, IL and Marc Ribaud of Alameda, CA as well as one great niece, Janice Kofsky, and two great nephews, Robert and Stephen Kofsky.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday March 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 23 Church St. Silver Springs, NY 14550. Howard will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Silver Springs.  

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.

Batavia - Rodney L. Blackshear, 58, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his home in Batavia.

Rodney was born May 10, 1960, in Batavia, a son of Marie (Roberts) Blackshear of Batavia and the late Oraid Blackshear.

Rodney will be remembered as a caring person, who was passionate about his family, especially his grandchildren.  He worked at Batavia Iron and Metal and was a veteran, serving with the United States Army.

Surviving along with his mother, Marie, include his children, Oraid Blackshear of Batavia, Kayla Blackshear of Batavia, Nikkia Farias of Batavia, Rodney Blackshear of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Natalie (Joe) Russo of LeRoy and Jason Rolle of Batavia; grandchildren, Katalina, Arianna, Angel, Josiah, Lucianna and Salvatore;  a brother, Billy Blackshear of Batavia; three sisters, Gloria Sanders of Batavia, Diane Bruce of Batavia and Charlene Blackshear of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.       

Calling hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street in Batavia, where services will be held at 12:00 p.m. also on Monday.   Rodney will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Batavia.

Memorials in Rodney's memory may be made to the family.

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, (585) 343-8868.

Sally Ann (Walter) Wood, 72, passed away on March 6th at her home in Akron, NY after battling a lengthy illness.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 9th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, with the Reverend Vicki Zust officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date for family only.

Sally Wood was born in Buffalo, NY to Edward N. Walter & June D. Walter (Dale) on November 2nd, 1946. She went to school at JFK High School, and went on to obtain her degree in Nursing from Fosdick-Mansten. She married Charles Wood on April 11th, 1966 in Buffalo, NY. She worked as a nurse for both St. Joseph’s Hospital & The Erie County Home and Infirmary for many years. She was a very active member in the Corfu, NY Senior Citizens group, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, and the Alden & Corfu Historical Societies. 

Sally Wood is preceded in death by her mother, father, and husband. 

Sally Wood is survived by her children: Laurie (Wood) Luban (Stanley), Charles Wood Jr. (Heather), and James Wood (Kim). Her grandchildren: James Wood Jr., Anthony Luban, Sheridan Luban, Maria Wood, Adam Wood, Tyler Wood, Laura Wood, and Austin Wood. She also leaves behind her beloved dog ZeeZee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 

The family of Sally Wood wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the First Responders with the Newstead Fire Department.

MILDRED “LOIS” REINHARDT ~ Age 76, of Corfu, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday March 2, 2019 at home. Born in Buffalo, NY on December 30, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Caroline (Wardinger) Keller, also preceded in death by sisters, Carol Schuh, Kay Krauss and grandson, Matthew Reinhardt.

Lois worked for many years at Kutter’s Cheese Factory and Aakron Rule. She enjoyed her flower gardens, playing cards with friends, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family at home.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jacob Reinhardt, Sr. of Corfu; children, Jacob (Julie) Reinhardt, Jr. of Corfu, Robynn (Richard) Rumble, Sr. of Basom and James (Tera) Reinhardt of Corfu; grandchildren, Richard (Desirae) Rumble, Jr., Jacob (Megan Gerych) Reinhardt, Joshua (Michelle) Reinhardt, Rebecca (Fred Drahms) Reinhardt, Kristina (Charles) Chatley, Kenneth Rumble, Ashley (Christopher) Longmire; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Carson & Jayde; sister, Marilyn Garrison of Olean; 2 “bonus” granddaughters; 3 “bonus” great-granddaughters along with several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Lois’s Life will be held at the family home/pond on a date and time to be announced later this spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Pembroke Youth Association, PO Box 386 Corfu, New York 14036.

Please share your words of comfort with Lois’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

  Anna Antonio, 88 of Batavia, formerly of Perry, passed away on Monday March 4, 2019 at Premier Genesee. She was born in Perry on May 24, 1930 to the late Thomas (Charity Holt) Blanc. She is preceded in death by her first husband Leonard Radley, second husband Dominic Antonio, daughter Caroll Wojkowski, grandchildren Michelle Ruhlman and Brian Radley; siblings Francis, Thomas, Eugene Blanc; Virginia Matoon, Marie Pethrick and Janet McDonald.

Mrs. Antonio retired as a manager for Dial-A-Bus in Batavia. She loved to sing, read and play bingo. Anna was, kind, fun loving, always smiling and joking. She was an excellent baker.

She is survived by her beloved children Charles of Batavia; David Radley of Akron; Lenanne (Gerry) Corcoran of CO; Florence (John Ayala) Radley of Pavilion; Patricia Gayton of Syracuse; Shirley (Randy) Colopy of Castile; sisters Barbara Figler of Avon; Monica (Al) Fratelli of Dover, DE; son-in-law Walter Wojkowski of Batavia; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 3 to 7 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530. An 11:00 AM Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry. 

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Warsaw - Susan A. Colton, age 60, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She was born March 5, 1958, in Batavia, New York, the daughter of the late Charles M. Colton and  Ann Kibbe Colton.

A 1977 graduate of Attica High School, Susan was a nurse for many years. She had a deep love for her cats and enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her children, Tera L. Trzecieski of Warsaw, Jeremy J. Trzecieski, Sr. of Pavilion, Bradley J. (Kelly M.) Trzecieski of Oakfield and David T. Gay of Batavia; eleven grandchildren, Anthony P. Passamonte, Jordyn L. and Makiah P. Bey, Cody J., Alexis L., Lilliana J. Trzecieski and Jeremy J. Trzecieski, Jr., Taylor F., Riley G. and Ethan M.B. Trzecieski and Peyton V.R. Gay; her brothers, Thomas (Sherry) Colton of Attica, James (Pamela) Colton of Rochester and John (Elena) Colton of Attica; her sister, Catharine Colton-Smithley of Attica  and several nieces and nephews.            

Friends may call on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's, 114 Liberty Street, Batavia, where services will immediately follow visitation at 5 p.m. Pastor Marty Macdonald will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's memory may be made to All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020 as well as Wyoming County SPCA, P.O. Box 269, Attica, New York 14011. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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

Marilyn L. Striejewske age 83, of Eggertsville, NY went home to be with the Lord, on March 1st 2019 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born on September 29th 1935 in Buffalo, New York to the late Harri and Clara (Ponivas) Griffen of Eggertsville. Marilyn graduated from Amherst Central High School and went on to nursing school at Edward J. Myer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo where she earned her license as an Registered Nurse in 1958. She worked as a RN at Edward J. Myer Memorial Hospital, the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, and as an administrator for the State of New York Health Care for 30 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Ira Striejewske of Eggertsville and her children, David Striejewske of California, Deborah Striejewske of Eggertsville, Donald (Michele) Striejewske of Batavia New York; her six grandchildren Krystine (Donnie) Rench, Adam (Abriana) , Danielle, Jessica, Elizabeth, and Jacob Striejewske , great grandsons, Alex Striejewske and Oliver Rench and great granddaughters Scarlett and Laney Striejewske. Along with three step grandchildren Gregory Striejewske, John (Dina) Goodenbury, Ashley (Kristopher Jackson), Jennifer (Joe), David Calarco, and step granddchildren Kylie, and Emma and Hope, JJ and Faith Goodenbury. Also survived by sister Arletta (Porrazzo); along with several nieces, nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday March 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 6th at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home. If desired, memorials and donations be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Bergen - Dorothy M. Dilcher, 100, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Dorothy was born August 21, 1918, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Otto and Louise (Wahl) Bobzin.

After her retirement from Taylor Instrument in Rochester, where she made blood pressure bands, Dorothy learned how to quilt and volunteered at the Senior Center in Batavia for over 20 years, where she was a member of the knitting and crocheting club.  She also belonged to the Batavia Quilters. 

Survivors include her sons, Roger (Sharon) Dilcher of Bergen and Charles (Carol) Dilcher of Oakfield; a brother, Ralph (late Phyllis) Bobzin of Canandaigua; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is the wife of the late Frederick Dilcher, mother of the late Judith Irwin and sister of the late Beatrice Parmelee, Della Thomas, Ruth Casseri, Edward Bobzin, Robert Bobzin, Ronald Bobzin and Richard Bobzin.

Calling hours are from 11:00 - 1:00 on Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue in Bergen, where services will be held at 1:00 also on Thursday.  Dorothy will be laid to rest in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to Gillam Grant Community Center, 6966 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416 or online at https://gillamgrant.networkforgood.com/ or to the Bergen Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416.

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Dorothy's memory at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Stafford - Thomas J. Mazerbo, age 67, of Stafford, passed on away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his loving family and friends by his side.

He was born November 27, 1951, in Medina, a son of Jean Navarra Mazerbo of Rochester and the late Anthony Mazerbo.

Tom worked for the USDA Rural Development in Batavia for 31 years, before retiring in 2005. He served as president of the local American Federation of Government Employees for 20 years and was the proprietor for T-JAM Entertainment for many years. Tom served as DJ for many area organizations activities including: St. Rocco's Parish, Holy Family Parish, the Annual Halloween Parade for Batavia's Original, the Stafford Fireman's Carnival and the monthly dances for the Genesee County Adult with Developmental Disabilities Dance which was held in Byron. A member of the Stafford Fire Department and a social member of the Alabama Fire Department, he would announce the Stafford Fireman's Carnival Parade and the 4th of July Parade in Lyndonville. Tom was a true patriot, who loved his country and was proud of our veterans. An avid Buffalo Bills fan, Tom attended Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia and enjoyed calling and playing Bingo. He liked going to area car shows, attending his grandsons sporting events, trips to the area casinos and dancing when the Coup De` Villes would play. Tom will be remembered for his sharp wit and tremendous sense of humor. Tom felt if he could make someone laugh for even five minutes, it would help them forget their problems.

Surviving along with his mother include his wife, Debra A. Reed Mazerbo, whom he married May 7, 2011. Tom and Deb had over a 40 year friendship before marrying in 2011. Also surviving are his children,  Chris (Allyson) Mazerbo of LeRoy, Bryan (Katie) Mazerbo of Byron, Amy Mazerbo of LeRoy and Sam (Rita) Vigiano of Elba; five grandchildren, Tenlee and Sophia Mazerbo, Gianna and Haylee Mazerbo and Mason Vigiano; two brothers, James Mazerbo of Spencerport and David (Judy) Mazerbo of Honeoye along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Tom will also be sadly missed by his dog, Sonny.

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Tom's memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.  Wednesday at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia with Rev. John Keller officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Tom's memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

James R. Gildner, 79 of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw, on April 15, 1939 to the late Ralph (Doris Krieger) Gildner. He is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Simmons.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired as Assistant Post Master in Mt. Morris and went on to work at J.N. White Design. Mr. Gildner was an avid fisherman and loved living at the lake. He was very personable and helped everyone with everything. James loved children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife Katherine B. (Behr) Gildner of Silver Lake, daughter Kellie Herrmann of Grandbury, TX; brother David (Nora) Gildner of Alexander; grandsons Christopher (Emily) Herrmann of Wyoming; Nicholas (Angela) Herrmann of Tolar, TX; 4 great-grandchildren Rachel, Shane, Cailey, Riley, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be private.

Memorial contributions can be made to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530 or to HomeCare & Hospice Inc. 450 North Main Street #3, Warsaw, New York 14569. 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.

  Shirley J. Dusen, 93, of Attica, NY passed away on February 27, 2019. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Clark and the late Mildred (Langdon) Goodliff. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta McCullar, and sister, Eunice Ames.

Shirley grew up in Elba, NY, on her family's beloved farm.  Shirley graduated from Elba Central School in 1944, and later attended RBI.  In her youth she would spend summers working on the muck and still talked fondly of those times. Shirley and her family moved to Bennington, NY, in 1962, and spent many years as a member of the Darien Bible Church.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert Dusen, and a sister, Dolores Coughlin.  She is also survived by sons Wayne (Sharon), Mark (Lynn), both of Attica, and Troy (Cathy) of Daytona Beach, and a daughter Bonnie (Mike) Chimiak of Boston, NY, eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 1-3 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM. at the funeral home. A spring burial will be at a later date in the Summit View Cemetery, Bennington, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Attica Historical Society, 130 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

LeRoy ~ Tina M. Vernaccini, age 96, passed away early Thursday morning (Feb. 28, 2019) in the loving presence of her family at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

    

She was born December 21, 1922 in Rock Glen NY, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa Colletti  D'Angelo.

     Tina will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and dear friend, who enjoyed going to the casino and loved to play bingo.

     She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, JoAnne Vernaccini of LeRoy; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Vernaccini of Batavia; grandchildren, Joseph S. (Tracey) Vernaccini, Michael S. Vernaccini and Melissa M. Vernaccini (Matt Loughry); great-grandchildren, Joseph, Carrie and Nathan Vernaccini, Troy and Kendall Loughry; sisters, Rose Carguilo of Warsaw and Lena Donovan of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Velma D'Angelo and Josephine (late Earl) Luce; brother-in-law, Steve M. (late Rose) Vernaccini, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Vernaccini (2003), her son, Steven J. Vernaccini (2008), her brothers Joseph J. (Jean), Anthony (Marge), Sam (Mary), Tom and Joe M. (Helen) D'Angelo; sisters, Josephine (Christopher) Yaquinto and Theresa D'Angelo; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Stefano and Patrina Vernaccini, brothers-in-law, Sam (Beatrice) and Frank (Grace) Vernaccini and sister-in-law Florence (Russell) Vinci.

     Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 ~ 5 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy.

     Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

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

ALABAMA CENTER - Terrance D. Bauer, 57, of Alabama Center, passed away unexpectedly Monday, (February 25, 2019), at United Memorial Medical Center.

Terry was born November 26, 1961, in Warsaw, son of the late Charles W. and Gloria M. (Matteson) Bauer.

He was a member of ABATE and a past member of the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a gifted mechanic and could fix most anything.  He loved his Harley and spending time with his family; particularly his grandchildren.

Surviving are his son, Joseph (Jolene Cipra) Bauer of Bethany; grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon, Jayci, D'Angelo, and Paisley; siblings, Albert Bauer of Eden; Oria (late Thomas) Karroach of Allegany, Cheryl (Gary) Heim of Clarksville, TN, and Gail (Patrick) Gast of Felton, PA.

Terry was preceded in death by two siblings, Leslie Bauer and Karen Wawrzyniak.      

Friends may call from 3 - 7 PM on Monday at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave., Oakfield; where Terry's Funeral Service will immediately following calling at 7:00 PM.  Burial will be in the spring in Alabma Cemetery, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to The Bauer Family.

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