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Joan Marie (Perkins) Rumble

By Billie Owens

Batavia, NY -- Joan Marie (Perkins) Rumble, 76, of Batavia, entered into Heaven on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Joan was born on Sept. 18, 1942 in Darien, NY, to the late Loren and Frances Perkins.

Joan loved to listen to old country, Elvis being her favorite, and Christian music as well. She loved to read, crochet, and do ceramics. Joan attended City Church in Batavia since 2002 and was a steady member in her seat that everyone knew. All who knew her knew that she was caring and spunky, too.

Joan was married to Dale D. Rumble on Sept. 27, 1958 until his passing on Jan. 11, 2014.

Joan is survived by her children, Dale (Gloria) Rumble, Barbara Snyder, Teresa (companion Hal Mitchel) Rumble, Randy (Diane) Rumble, Michelle (companion Randy Barclay) Wheatley. She has 15 grandchilden and 17 great-grandchilden who loved her. She is also survived by two sisters -- Joyce Rumble and Donna Reichle, a brother, Loren Perkins, and many nieces, nephews, and other friends and family who loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the City Church Generation Center, located at 15 Center St. in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Plains Dialysis Center, Unity Hospital, or to the family to donate as they would like.

Mrs. Leaburn (Marrs) Wilcox

By Joshua Smith

Leaburn (Marrs) Wilcox passed away on February 16th after a lengthy bout with lung cancer.  She was born on December 8, 1940 in Newhall, West Virginia to Dewey and Athlene Marrs.  Leaburn’s father was an underground coal miner who left West Virginia in the early 1950’s upon the advent of strip mining, something he felt was wrong because of its impact on nature, with a view to finding underground mining work in a place he could raise his family.  Dewey travelled to Oakfield, NY to mine gypsum for USG where he built a home for his family and lived until his death in 1987.  Leaburn was the eldest of five sisters, all of whom attended Oakfield Central School and raised families of their own in Western New York. 

Leaburn was married to Louis Assenato of Rochester, NY in 1962, father of four of Leaburn’s seven children, Michael, Mark, Mary and Paula Assenato.  Several years after divorcing her first husband, Leaburn married her second husband, John P. Wilcox of Batavia who had two sons from a previous marriage, John P. Wilcox Jr. and James D. Wilcox.  In 1973, Leaburn and John had a son, Shawn Wilcox who now resides with his family in Montana.

Leaburn was a committed Mother who made it her mission to provide the best life she could for her children; not an easy task on a single NYS Trooper’s Salary in the 1970’s.  John Wilcox retired from the NYS Police in 1977 after a high-speed pursuit and crash that shattered one of his legs.  John and Leaburn, or “Lea” as she was known to friends and family started a small locksmith business in 1978 called, Genesee Locksmiths. The Wilcoxes ran this business in several locations in Batavia until John passed away from cancer in 2006 and the business was closed.  Mrs. Wilcox lived in Batavia for the remainder of her life.

John and Leaburn were members of St. James Episcopal Church and were both actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America serving as Troop Master and Den Mother, respectively.  Her hobbies included fishing, cooking, baking and spending time with her family.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where her services will follow at 5 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield. Please consider memorials in her name to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, New York 14228. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

John W. Anna, Sr.

By Joshua Smith

BATAVIA - John W. Anna, Sr., 84, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born January 29, 1935, in Utica, New York, the son of the late John W. and Ethel (Patterson) Anna.

John earned a Master’s Degree and several other degrees from several colleges and universities in New York State.  He was a New York State Trooper for 38 years retiring as a Senior Investigator in 1993.  He was the head of the Major Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation as well as co-founder of the DWI Program at Genesee Community College.  He was the Chairman of the Stafford Republican Party and loved to be in the outdoors.  He was a hunter, fisherman and boater.  He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Margaret A. (Stockbridge) Anna, whom he married on December 29, 1960; three children, Kathleen Gonzalez of Batavia, John W. (Felicia) Anna, Jr. of Beltsville MD and Kimberly (Jeff) Worthington of Batavia; grandchildren, Rachael Heatherman, Curtis Heatherman, Shawn Harris, Jamie Harris, Cory Anna, Kara Anna, Zachary Ireland, Troy Ireland, Gabrielle Henderson, Ian Sanfratello and Kyla Sanfratello and several great-grandchildren.          

Friends may call from 1 - 3 pm on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St. in Batavia where a Time of Sharing will follow at 3 pm.   In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to The NYS Trooper Foundation 3 Airport Park Blvd., Latham, NY 12110-1441.   You may send a donation, payable to "The NYS Trooper Foundation State of New York".   To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

ROGER A. MUEHLIG

By Michael Tomaszewski

ROGER A. MUEHLIG ~ of Batavia, age 73. Roger died peacefully Friday afternoon February 15, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY on October 1, 1945, a son of the late Louis and Mabel (Barker) Muehlig.

Mr. Muehlig served honorably with the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Roger may be most remembered locally as a journalist for 42 years with the Batavia Daily News where he was well respected by his peers. A genuine, fair man who was very proud of being left-handed, was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan who finally saw them win the 2016 World Series for the first time. To his family he was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, caring son, brother and devoted friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna (Scheuing) Muehlig of Batavia; children, Mitchell (Vanessa) Muehlig of Batavia, Brittany Walker of Webster, Drew (Erika) Muehlig of Elba; his grandchildren, Madison, Aiden, Caden, Kalen, Lily, Liam; brothers, Gary (Carol) Muehlig of Pavilion, Jack Muehlig of SC; sister-in-law, Sharon Cone of Wyoming along with several nieces and nephews.

The Muehlig family will be present from 4-7pm on Thursday February 21, 2019 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZESKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, where prayers will be recited 10:45am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am Friday February 22 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Site) along with Military Honors, he will be laid to rest in St. Francis Cemetery, LeRoy, NY. Memorials in Roger's memory can be made to the Lipson Cancer Center via Rochester Regional Health Foundation 100 Kings Highway South Suite 2300 Rochester, NY 14617 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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

Shirley J. Parrish

By T.J. Woodward

  Shirley Jane (Waite) Parrish was born in Alexander on August 16, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Neva Conn Waite. She married George B. Parrish, Jr, her lifelong friend and the love of her life, on May 7, 1949 at the West Bethany Baptist Church.

Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Alexander Central School and the Rochester Business Institute in 1946.  She retired from the Alexander School in 1984 after 25 years of service, first in the library and later in the Business Office. A longtime member of the Alexander United Methodist Church, Shirley served in many capacities.  In late years, volunteering as a contact person for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Church. She truly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed traveling, needlework, reading and having family parties, and garage sales.

Shirley is survived by her husband George, and her three children, daughters Laura (Joseph) Schmieder of Alexander, and Karen (Allan) Cecchini of Silver Lake, and son Robert (Beth) of Bergen.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Noel (Robyn) Good of Pavilion, Robert (Max) Parrish of LeRoy and Kathryn (Andrew) Bogdan of Akron, plus two great-grandchildren, Nevan Good and Clara Bogdan, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley is also survived by sister-in-laws Mildred Waite and Carol Waite of Alexander, and brother-in-law Del Mills of Texas.

Calling hours will be Held on Wednesday, February 20, 2018 from 4-8 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St, Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alexander United Methodist Church, the Stevens Memorial Library, 146 Main St, Attica, NY 14011, or the Alexander Ambulance Fund. 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.

Mary Ann Bowen

By Ronald Konieczny

Mary Ann Bowen of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, following a prolonged illness. She was born October 9, 1933 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Mucha Mazur.

Mary Ann was employed as a Registered Nurse for the former St. Jerome’s Hospital, Director of Nursing at St. Luke’s Manor and Genesee Homemakers prior to her retirement. Mary Ann was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Batavia.

She enjoyed dancing, gardening, camping and travel, but her life was devoted to family. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Mary Ann’s most precious gift was to instill the importance of loyalty and love of family to them. The grandchildren added a new and vibrant chapter to her life and she spent countless hours in their company.

Through the years Mary Ann was actively engaged in community, school and parish activities. She was the St. Mary’s PTA chairperson, baked thousands of cookies for school events, worked at Bingo, attended athletic events and supported the Batavia city park program. Mary Ann and Bob also owned and operated Bowen’s Ice Cream truck for seven years in the city of Batavia.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Bowen Sr. and son, Michael Bowen.

A sister of the late Walter Mazur (Betty) of Niagara Falls, NY, the late John Mazur (Alice) of Batavia, NY, Richard Mazur (Barbara) of Batavia, Helen Boorom (Reginald) of Batavia, and Rose Sheelar (George) of Malone, NY.

Survivors include her sons, Robert (Ingrid) Bowen of Elba, John (Wendy) Bowen of Batavia and Daniel (Tara) Bowen of Wilmington, NC. Daughters, Margaret (Bruce Jones) Bowen of New York, NY, Kathleen Bowen of Grand Ledge, MI, Mary Beth Bowen of San Antonio TX, and daughter in law Denise Bowen of Elba, NY. Also survived by 13 grandchildren Ben (Lauren), Brian (Chandra), Brandon, Zachary, Seth (Amanda), Hannah, Ryan, Mike, Lexee, Luke, Justin, Daniel, Allison and six great-grandchildren. Brylee, Bevin, Bristol, Kailyn, Kaden and Charlotte.

Calling hours are Friday February, 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY.  Mary Ann’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 23rd at 9:30 am at Resurrection (St. Mary’s) Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Expressions of sympathy can 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.

 

 

Gloria M. Bauer

By Joshua Smith

ALABAMA CENTER - Gloria M. Bauer, 94, went to be with her valentine on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.

She was born July 28, 1924 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Heywood and Florence (Powers) Matteson.

On April 8, 1944 she married Charles Bauer.  They were married for 64 years until his death in 2009. 

She worked at Scroger Dairy in Oakfield and together with her husband cared for foster children for 13 years.  She was a member of the Alabama-Basom Methodist Church and was a Scout Leader for both boys and girls.  She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge #222 in Corfu and was part of the organization for 75 years having joined in Warsaw in 1943.  She served as a state officer in 2000-2001 as Right Herald for President Donna Miller.  

Gloria is survived by her daughters, Oria (late Thomas) Karroach of Allegany, Cheryl (Gary) Heim of Clarksville, TN, Gail (Patrick) Gast of Felton, PA; sons, Terrance Bauer of Alabama Center, and Albert Bauer of Eden; sister, Ardys (late Millard) Chapman of MD.  13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren also survive. 

She is preceded in death by a son, Leslie Bauer; daughter, Karen Wawrzyniak; and a sister, Marlene (late Donald) Woodhouse.

Friends may call on Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield where a Rebekah Service will be held at 2:30 p.m.  Gloria's Funeral Service will be on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the spring in Alabama Cemetery.  Memorials in Gloria's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Mr. Wayne William Bassett

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Wayne William Bassett, age 63, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Wayne was born October 8, 1955, in Warsaw, the son of Joyce L. Bush Bassett of Batavia and the late Robert F. Bassett.

A graduate of Batavia High School and Alfred State College, Wayne was a corrections officer for 28 years with the Albion Correctional Facility, retiring on October 9, 2017. He enjoyed shooting at the area ranges, walking, riding his Harley Davidson, snow shoeing and playing his guitar. Wayne's faith was important to him and he would read his bible daily. Above all else, Wayne deeply loved his family and spending time with them.

Surviving along with his mother are his wife, Robin A. Wagner Bassett; two daughters, Marla Bassett of Colorado and Melissa (Chad) Maniace of Colorado and their children Brooke and Brielle Maniace; step-son Roy Watson, Jr. of Barre Center and his daughter Kendra Watson; step-daughter, Sarah (Kevin) Copeland of Virginia and their children Tyler, Dylan and Letti Copeland; his sister,  Stacy A. (William) Bradley of Batavia and their children, Ethan, Justin and Brandon Bradley; his brother-in-law, Richard (Deb) Wagner, Sr. of Batavia and their son, Richard Wagner, Jr.; his sister-in-law, Debbie (Ron) Gibson of Batavia and their daughter Ashley Gibson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard (Joanne) Wagner of Batavia along with many dear friends.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Wayne will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Wayne's memory may be made to Alzheimers Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite #6, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Diane Ridder

By Joshua Smith

Medina - Diane Ridder, age 71, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Mrs. Ridder was born July 15, 1947, in Batavia, a daughter of the late John Caccamise, Sr. and Pearl Parmalee Campbell of Batavia.

A graduate of Elba Central School, Diane loved playing the piano and spending time family. She was devoted to her late husband Douglas and will be sadly missed by her dog, Oliver.

She is predeceased by her loving  husband, Douglas LeRoy Ridder, who passed away on August 13, 2008.

Surviving along with her mother are her children, Lori Ann (Ken) Hawes of Basom, Rickey (Dawn) Ridder of Silver City New Mexico, Christopher Ridder of Medina, Tony (Melissa) Ridder of Elba, James Ridder of Washington and Jodie (Stephanie) Ridder of Albion; two brothers, John "Butch" Caccamise, Jr. of Florida and Anthony Caccamise of Rochester; her sister, Charlene (Ed) Schultz of Elba; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her grandson, Justin M. Dickes, who passed away on August 12, 2010.    

There will be no prior visitation. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 18th at 9 a.m. at Bath National Cemetery, San Juan Avenue, Bath. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane's memory may be made to Alzheimers Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Dr. Ste. 6, Williamsville, New York 14221-7380. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

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

Jena D. Meland

By Lisa Ace

Jena D. Meland, Corfu, earned her Angel Wings Sunday, February 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends who loved her deeply. 

Jena was born August 14, 1993. She loved playing the flute and if there was a piano around, she loved making songs up on it. She had a great smile that radiated wherever she was. Jena made an impact on so many lives. 

She is survived by her parents William (Gidget) and Lillian (Tomasik) Meland, siblings Jessica Meland and Brandi Meland, Paternal Grandfather Larry Meland (Nancy), Maternal Grandfather Ted Tomasik, her partner David, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandmother Connie (Glen) Stuhlmiller, Maternal Grandmother Margaret Tomasik, Grandma Ma and Grandma Hughes. 

Visiting hours are Thursday, February 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu, NY 14036. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church St., East Pembroke, NY 14056.

Eleanor M. Kawacz "Ellie"

By Ronald Konieczny

Eleanor M. Kawacz “Ellie”, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday (February 9, 2019) at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester.

She was born February 5, 1928 in Alexander, NY, a daughter of the late Stanley and Bertha Kobrzycki Wiktorski.

Eleanor was employed for over 25 years by the former Beardsley’s Clothing Store in Batavia.  She always made time for her family, church, and passions. If she wasn't digging in her gardens or cooking in the kitchen, Ellie was playing cards, traveling, doing puzzles, rooting for the Yankees and Sabres, or trying her luck at bingo and slots. She was blessed with a green thumb and enjoyed a good polka.  She was a lifelong parishioner of Ascension Parish serving on its Altar and Rosary Society.   Most of all she loved all of her family.  A collector of family history and photos, she made annual family reunions even more memorable for more than 50 years.  She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

She was the wife of the late Donald Kawacz for over 52 years, who passed away on February 1, 2002, and a sister of the late Stella Adamczyk, Helen Kawacz, Catherine Rzepka, Theresa Bukiewicz, Ignatius Wiktorski, Stephen Wiktorski, Frank Wiktorski, and Stanley Wiktorski.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Kawacz of Batavia and son, Paul (Linda) Kawacz of Omaha, NE. Grandchildren, Colin (Ashley) Kawacz and Mary Kate Kawacz, great-grandson, Jackson Kawacz, all of Omaha, NE.  Sister, Sophie Tydelski of Alexander. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (February 15th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 11am at Ascension Parish (corner of Swan Street and Sumner Street). Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

The Ascension Parish Rosary Society will recite the Rosary Friday, 3:30pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626. Expressions of sympathy can 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, DIRECTOR.

 

Laverna Breckenridge

By T.J. Woodward

Laverna D. Breckenridge, 89, from Alexander, NY passed away on February 11, 2019. She was born on March 28, 1929 on Church St in Alexander to the late Arthur and the late Mildred Hawker. Laverna was predeceased by her parents, her husbands, Roy Hamilton in 1964, and then Richard Breckenridge, her son, Wayne Hamilton in 1987, and her brother, Raymond Hawker.

Laverna graduated from Alexander High School in 1946. She then met and married Roy Hamilton. They settled on the farm where Laverna grew up and raised 3 children. After Roy’s death in 1964, she worked at the Alexander School. She then met her second husband, Richard Breckenridge. Together, they had a Dairy Farm in West Bethany where Laverna did the book keeping for the dairy. She was a 4H Club leader and was in a number of craft clubs in the area where she made beautiful quilts and delicious sweet rolls. Laverna was also a member of the Orangeville Immanuel United Church of Christ.

Laverna is survived by her son, Porter Hamilton and her daughter, Melody Boarman, and 2 granddaughters, Amanda and Shelly.

There will be no prior visitation. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday at 11: 00 A.M. at the West Bethany Cemetery, West Bethany, NY. A luncheon will follow at the Bethany Community Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the West Bethany Cemetery Association. For more information please call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

 

John H. Hilbert

By Lisa Ace
 
 
John H. Hilbert, 81, Darien Center - passed away Friday, January 11, 2019.
John was born June 3, 1937, in Buffalo, a son of the late Rayburn and Mildred Ziegler Hilbert. He worked at Westinghouse in Cheektowaga. John loved working on cars and was a fireman with the Darien Fire Department. John served in the Army from 1959-1962.
 
John is survived by his wife Maureen Kensinger Hilbert; daughter Darlene (Dan) Paterson of Colorado Springs, CO; two grandsons Daniel and Luke; his sister Kathi Hilbert; step-sister Barbara (Donald) Ehrenreich and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10 a.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 18 West Main Street, Corfu, NY 14036. 

CLARENCE JAMES BOLAS

By Michael Tomaszewski

CLARENCE JAMES BOLAS ~ of Batavia, age 90. Clarence's journey to be with the Lord and mom happened on February 9, 2019. It was important for him to die peacefully at home. With the awesome help from hospice, we were able to make his wish come true.

He is now reunited with his wife, Dorothy (Lee) Bolas who died in 2010, his parents Joseph and Catherine (Buczek) Bolas, his siblings Josephine Weiler, Mary Schneider, Louie, Billy, Chet, Eddie and Leo Bolas.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathie Tyrholm, Barb (Al) Clark, Debbie (Guy) Cassiano, his grandchildren, Bobby Baiocco, Nicole (Alden) Goodwin, Brandi (Jeff), Jodi and Aaron Clark, Derek (Courtney) Cassiano and 2 great-grandchildren, Jacob and Leah Dipalma.

Clarence was a proud union member of IBEW local 1249. His job took him and his family across the country, eventually ending up back in Western New York. He carried memberships in the Our Lady of Batavia Council 11728 Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree Knight, Moose Lodge, Elks Club, and the Grange. Up until last year he served as usher at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site). Every Sunday he would open the church about 2 hours early and stay busy organizing all the books, filling the holy water bowls, setting up the table for the gifts and shoveling snow when need be!!

His energy levels up to age 90 were unbelievable! The work he was still able to accomplish up to this age was nothing short of miraculous. He kept going and going and going until he tired his body right out after 90 1/2 years. As he pondered his life one day, he said "I think I overdosed on work!"  Anyone who knows him will shake their head in agreement with his conclusion.

Please join the family to Celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday February 14, 2019 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s Site), he will be laid to rest with his wife in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations in Clarence's memory can be made to Homecare & Hospice, Resurrection Parish, Our Lady of Batavia Council 11728 Knights of Columbus or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Jeffrey F. "Jeff" Bonk

By Joshua Smith

SEVEN POINTS TX/BYRON - Jeff Bonk, 55 of Seven Points Texas, formerly of Byron passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the home of his brother in Texas.

Jeff was born on June 1, 1963 in Batavia a son Harvey Bonk of Texas and the late Sheila E. (Comins) Bonk.

He is survived by his siblings, Gerald (Katrina) Bonk, Henry (Barbara) Bonk, James (Heidi) Bonk, Gregory (Jessica) Bonk, Peggy (Mike) Bonk, and Darla (Robert) Harvey, all of TX; several nieces and nephews            

Friends may call from 5- 8 p.m. on Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St. in Batavia. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at North Byron Cemetery 6332 Byron Holley Road, Byron, NY.  Memorials may be made in Jeffrey’s name to a charity of the donor's choice.  To leave a condolence or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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