Obituaries

Bergen - Charles W. Redinger, 63, of Bergen, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home under the care of the his family and Homecare & Hospice.

Charles was born March 7, 1955 in Batavia, a son of Agnes (Townley) Redinger of Bergen and the late Ernest Redinger

Charles was a long time farmer in Genesee County.  Besides farming, his priority after his family was to keep his masters electrician license which he earned through many years of education and employment.  He enjoyed hunting and was the president of the Zoning Board of Appeals for Bergen. 

Surviving along with his mother are his wife, Carolyn (Hill) Redinger of Bergen; two daughters, Faye (Colin) McAllister of Batavia and Laura (fiancé Robert Schrenker) Redinger of Bergen; two brothers, Russell (Kimberlee) Redinger of Stafford and Daniel (Karen) Redinger of Byron; one sister, Sandra (James) McKenzie of Bergen; nieces and nephews, Amanda (Jeremy) Holbrook of Bergen, Robert Redinger of Bergen, Allison McKenzie of Bergen, Ashley Redinger of Batavia and Zachary Redinger of Byron. 

Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen, where services will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m.  Charles will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery, Byron.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  

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

Hardman G. Smith, 80 of Elba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on April 25, 1938 in Robinson, PA to the late William (Maryetta Frain) Smith. Hardman is preceded in death by his beloved wife Gloria J. (Lomax) Smith; brother Lloyd Smith, sisters Vera Smith and Mable Dart.

Mr. Smith was retired from U.S. Airways and United States Marine Corp Veteran.

He is survived by his children Sonya (Charles) Durkee of Elba; Laura Smith of Florida; Hardman Smith Jr. of Florida; sister Ronda (Ray) Koffman of PA; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday December 31, 2018 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 noon Celebration of Life will immediately follow. He will be laid to rest with military honors in North Byron Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Barbara R. Valder, age 80, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, December 25,  2018 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, surrounded by her devoted daughters. Barb was born November 19, 1938 in Batavia, to the late Lloyd (Anna Goldberg) Beckwith.  She is predeceased by her husband David, who passed away September 3, 2017.

Barb was a devoted housewife and mother. She worked at Grant’s Department Store and The Mill Outlet.   Barb suffered a stroke in 2000, which changed her whole life.  Dave became her caregiver and was always by her side.

Barb is survived by her two daughters, Jacquelyn (Daniel) Phillips & Jodi (David) Dedman all of Batavia; grandchildren, Sydney Phillips of Attica, Samantha Phillips of NYC, Aiden & Mackenzie Dedman of Batavia. A sister-in-law, Audrey Dial of Arizona.

There will be no prior calling hours or Funeral Service.

Memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence pleasvisit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer, 89, of Alexander, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was born in Alexander, NY to the late Frederick and Minnietta (Bartz) Buckenmeyer. Jerry grew up on the family farm in Alexander. Jerry was predeceased by his son, Brian and his sister, Rita Ann Welker.

He remained in Alexander his entire life and was very active in many church and community organizations. Jerry was a United States Postal employee and was a member of the Rural Letter Carrier Association. In the community, he was a past President of the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department, Western New York Fire Association, and FASNY. He was past president and longtime member of Alexander Central School Board of Education; but enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in their school endeavors. Jerry was Secretary of the Tuesday Night 2nd Shifters Bowling League. He loved golf and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Jerry was Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St Vincent’s Church where he also sang in the church Folk group and Peace Choir. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Gerry lived a full life.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Ann (Meyers) ; his children, Andrew (Sue) of Alexander, NY, Philip (Gail), of Liverpool, NY, Colette (Richard) Guarino, of Alexander, NY, Michelle Buckenmeyer of Rochester, NY, and Judy (John) Borner of Deerfield, NY; daughter in law, Laura, of Lake Ridge, Va; 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.

Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday at Sts Joachim & Ann Catholic Church, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY. Burial will be in St Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department, 10505 Main St, Alexander, NY 14005 or the Fathers and Brothers Maryknoll Mission at donate.maryknoll.org in honor of Jerry. 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 St, Attica, NY 14011

 

 Robert Joseph Meyer, of Rochester, passed away in peace at age 68 on Saturday December 22, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on January 20, 1950 in Buffalo to the late Paul A. and Belva (Montroy) Meyer. In addition to his parents, Bob is predeceased by his brother; P. David Meyer.

A US Navy Veteran, Robert was a proud American who loved his country, his family, and his guns. He was an avid hunter, a great cook, and could fix just about anything put in front of him.

He is survived by his daughter; Nicolette (fiance Samuel Walsh) of Chicago; sister-in-law Pamela Meyer; nephews Jason Meyer, Matthew (Michele) Meyer; niece Erica (Chad) Minuto; and many cousins with whom he was close.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 12:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Friday December 28, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Bob will be laid to rest in the future National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Outreach Center 447 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020

Edward Lawrence Schaus, age 73, entered into eternal peace surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born May 9,1945 in Yorkshire, NY, Edward was the son of Lois (Warner) Schaus and the late Garfield Nicholas Schaus. Faithful husband to Sharon (Bryant) Schaus married October 19th, 1968 recently celebrating their 50th anniversary. Ed is survived by his children; Jennifer (Troy) Green and their children William, Trent, Nicholas, and Kathryn as well as Christopher (Amanda

Lawrence) Schaus and their children Esme, Gavyn and Santiago. Ed’s siblings are Janet (Tom) Belscher, Bruce, George (Debbie), Jerry (deceased), and Donnie (Sue Grover) Schaus.

Ed was a United States Army veteran and had a 40 year career as a lineman and chief line mechanic for New York State Electric and Gas.  He had a strong work ethic, was patient, and believed in tolerance.   Ed enjoyed spending time at their cottage on Crosby Lake near Westport, Ontario.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5-8 p.m.  as well from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd., Clarence. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lockport Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 884, Lockport, NY 14095 or GiGi’s Playhouse of Buffalo: a Down Syndrome Support Organization, ATTN: Connie Stiles, 79 Rubino Court, Williamsville, NY 14031 or online at GiGisplayhouse.org/buffalo/donate.

To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements for Ed have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

BATAVIA - Mary R. Jones, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Crossroads House in Batavia.

Mary was born June 2, 1948, in Seneca Falls, a daughter of the late Leon and the late Leona (Bartlett) Jones.

She was a Registered Nurse at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse.  She possessed a wide variety of expertise as an RN.  She specialized in the Maternity, Orthopedics, Neo Natal Intensive Care as well as private duty nursing.  She then became a Foster Parent for medical and special needs children in Cayuga and Wyoming Counties.   Mary dedicated her life to caring for children.  She was a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia where she was active in the CLC program, Vacation Bible School and was a founder of the Friendship Class.  She was a former member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church and served as the Sunday School Director.

Mary is survived by 3 sons, Sheldon L. Jones and Joshua S. Jones, both of Batavia and Lee P. (Emily) Jones of Caledonia; a daughter, Jacqulyn M. Jones of Batavia; a sister, Donna Donovan of Montezuma; her lifelong friend, Bonita J. Tinklepaugh of Batavia; 2 grandchildren, Margaret Jones and Lee P. Jones, Jr., an uncle and aunt, Carter and Sharon Dorzbacher of Pleasantville; nieces and nephews, John Donovan, Karen (Rob) Bogan, Adam Tinklepaugh, Christine Tinklepaugh and Leon (Gayle) Syfrit.

She is predeceased by her brother, Carl Jones and 2 nephews, Michael Donovan and Jason Lewis Tinklepaugh.                    

Friends may call from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on Friday December 28, 2018 at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street in Batavia where her funeral service will follow at 4:30 pm.  Private burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020 as well as Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.   Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.

Bryan K. Woodruff, 48, of Indiana, formerly Batavia, passed away on December 18, 2018 at the Methodist North Hospital in Gary, IN. He was born on December 1, 1970 in Geneva, NY, the beloved son of Thomas and Susan (MacPherson) Woodruff of Batavia. Bryan is predeceased by paternal grandparents Margaret and Keith Woodruff, paternal grandfather Alexander MacPherson, and Aunt Sharon Woodruff

In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his children; Marguerite, age 14, and George, age 12; their mother Gail Tenney; maternal grandmother Beverly Barnes, aunts and uncles James and Bonnie Woodruff, Archie and Joan Cappotelli, Robert Woodruff, William and Denise MacPherson and numerous cousins.

Bryan grew up in Batavia, and received his high school diploma in 1989.   The next stop on his journey was Hobart College, where he received a BA with Honors in Political Science.  Upon graduation from Hobart, he moved on to Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  By this time Bryan projected competence, confidence and character to everyone he met. Subsequently, he passed bar exams in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Illinois.  Now the journey focused on work and family.  Bryan loved to entertain, socialize with friends, and show family members around Chicago.  He enjoyed watching the Cubs, and cheering them on as they won their first World Series since 1908.  Throughout his life, he was actively involved in the YMCA and also enjoyed travel.

Eventually Bryan realized that something was not quite right with his health; the journey was now at a turning point.  Bryan traveled to London this past summer with his parents and children; unfortunately the journey was almost over by the time he returned.  Family, fun and faith were all part of his journey.  Bryan will be remembered for his charming and thoughtful manner, quick wit and memorable laugh.  A wonderful life well lived; he will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday December 28, 2018 from 4:00-8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 29^th at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. in Batavia. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to establish an education fund for Bryan’s children.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020

 

JAMES D. “BONZ” WILCOX ~ 54, of Batavia, died Monday morning December 17, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center. Jim was born in Batavia on August 23, 1964 in Batavia, a son of Norma F. (Case) Greiner of Batavia and the late John P. Wilcox, Sr.

Jim was the owner/operator of Big Jim’s Scrap Removal and a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. He enjoyed mirror art, woodworking, refurbishing furniture and four wheeling. Jim had a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand, always a story to tell and a knack for making people laugh – he will be sadly missed by the “Bonecrew.”

Along with his mother Jim is survived by his children, Jessica and Stevie Wilcox of Chili; siblings, John P. Wilcox, Jr. of Batavia, Shawn (Shannon) Wilcox of Billings, MT, Michael, Mark, Mary and Paula Asscenato; nieces, Sara Palmer Houseknecht, Megan, Jennifer and Maeve Wilcox.

Jim’s funeral services will be held privately by his family and memorials in his memory may be made to any pediatric cancer research organization.

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

THE FAMILY OF JAMES D. “BONZ” WILCOX IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

 

Clarence H. Dora, 84, of Batavia passed away at his home on Wednesday December 19, 2018. He was born on August 22, 1934 in Palmyra, NY to the late Clarence (Florence) Dora.

Clarence was a longtime member of Ascension Parish and United States Army Veteran. He worked at Rochester Products before retiring. Clarence was an excellent handyman, always willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his beloved wife Lucille P. (Maniace) Dora of Batavia; brother Clyde (Kathy) Dora of Farmington; sister Mary Dickinson of Hall, NY; many brothers and sisters-in-law, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday December 21, 2018 from 9 to 10:30 AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be said promptly at 10:30 at the Funeral Home. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

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

Caledonia - Mr. Arthur J. Harrington, Jr., age 66, of Caledonia, longtime proprietor at Harrington's in Elba, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 1, 1952, in Rochester, a son of the late Arthur J. Harrington, Sr. and the late Susanne Macy Harrison.

An avid lover of nature and birds, Art was very active in his family genealogy. He loved music and was a fan of Simon and Garfunkel. He enjoyed working with his hands and his greatest passions were farming and working in the family greenhouses.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Meritt Harrington, whom he married December 23, 1972; his children; Aaron (Danielle) Harrington of Elba, Andrew (Christy) Harrington of Oakfield, Adam (Alexandra) Harrington of Elba and  Rebecca (Adam) Gaylord of Byron; five grandchildren; Jules Hoepting, Morgan and Madison Harrington and Hunter and Sawyer Gaylord; his siblings; Barbara (Ben) Wilkins of Nunda, Mark (Tammy Watson) Harrington of Dansville and Lori (Tim) Houser of Caledonia; his mother-in-law, Helen Meritt of Caledonia; his brother-in-law, Wayne (Deborah) Meritt of Scottsville and several nieces and nephews.                  

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, 300 East Main Street, Batavia. He will be laid to rest in Maplelawn Cemetery, Elba. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Art's memory may be made to Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main Street, Brockport, New York 14420. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle please visit www.bataviafunerahomes.com.

Marjorie Jane Shaw, 92 of Perry, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where she had been residing. She was born in Perry, New York on May 10, 1926 a daughter to the late Guy C. and Mary Jane (Price) Shaw. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by siblings: Lucille “Bunny” (Gordon) Richards and Dan (Martha) Shaw, nephew: Harold Meyers, great nephew: Paul Richards and great niece Diana Shaw.

She was a graduate of Perry Central School and Fredonia State College. Marjorie was an elementary school teacher teaching kindergarten in LeRoy for a year and then transferred to Perry Elementary school where she taught 2nd grade for over 30 years. She worked summers at the former Borden Milk Plant in Perry. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry, Order of Eastern Star in Perry and the Delta Kappa Gamma. Marjorie had a great love of singing; she sang in the church choir since the age of 14, Perry Rotary chorus for over 60 years, York Opera for 10 years, the Community Chorus and the Genesee Coral Festival chorus for over 23 years. She enjoyed people, children, mowing her lawn, hiking and skiing.

She is survived by 2 nieces: Joan Meyers of Attica, Betsy Shaw of Denver, Co., 2 nephews: James (Laura) Richards, Carl (Connie) Richards both of Silver Springs, along with many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great-great nephews and many friends.

Family and friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Saturday December 22, 2018 at the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church St. Perry, NY 14530, where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. Perry, New York 14530 or to the Wyoming County 4-H program 36 Center St Suite B Warsaw, NY 14569. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or 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.

David H. Langdon, of 8 Cielo Drive, Dover, N.H., age 84, died on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home with family by his side after a lengthy battle with diabetes and end-stage renal failure.

He was born August 27, 1934 in Eagle, NY, son of Herbert R. and Florence (Fuller) Langdon.

He graduated Valedictorian of his high school Class of 1952 from Perry High School, Perry, NY. He then went on to graduate from Clarkson Tech, now known as Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His first job was with Raytheon in Waltham, Mass., and proceeded with jobs in Connecticut and Massachusetts, retiring in 1996 from Beckwood Services of Plaistow, N.H. His strongest feature was problem solving and fixing things.

David is remembered with love by his devoted and loving wife of nearly 70 years, Joanne (Dennison) Langdon, his daughters, Darcy and her husband, Richard “Doc” Davis of Nashua, N.H., and Dawn “Ali” and husband, Mike Gressel of Fremont, N.H., as well as his son, Doug and wife, Gina (Tanguay) of Barrington, N.H.

David was a devoted grandfather to four grandchildren; Darcy’s son, Scott Elliott of Pataskala, Ohio, and children of Doug and Gina, Andrew of Quincy, Mass., Sam, a senior attending the University of New Hampshire, and Catherine (Catie), a sophomore attending Endicott College.

David will also be remembered with love by sister in-law and brother in-law Joyce and John Simchick of Pennsylvania, and nieces and nephews include Brian of Kentucky, Debbie of South Carolina, Stephanie of Perry, NY and Rhonda of Rochester, NY, nephew, Dan, of Le Roy, NY and Kelly of Warsaw, NY, nephew Bill Champlin of Pennsylvania and niece Linda Rodriquez of South Carolina.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Daniel and Dale Langdon.

Funeral services were held December 17, 2018 at Wiggin Purdy McCooey Dion Funeral Home in Dover, N.H. Interment will take place in the spring of 2019 at Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, NY, among several generations of Langdons.

To sign the online guest book, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com

Doris Merrill, 100, of Batavia passed away on Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Facility. She was born on December 1, 1918 in Attica to the late Walter and Viola (Beaver) Mengs. In addition to her parents, Doris is predeceased by her loving husband; Gordon Merrill; son Douglas Merrill; siblings Jerry, Gubb, Howard and Dottie.

Doris worked for many years at GTE Sylvania, Inc. in Batavia. She was a long time member at the First United Methodist Church in Batavia. Doris loved painting, crocheting, crafts, gardening, golf, and music, especially Lawrence Welk.

She is survived by her son; Ron (Cathy Vannelli) Merrill of Tampa, FL., brother Les (Rita) Mengs of Elba; Grandchildren Ronnie (Katie) Merrill of Tampa, Stephanie (Jim) Minier of VA., Amy(Jeff) Ryckman of SC., Shelley Ivester of SC., Robyn(Manfred) Grell of GA; 9 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday December 20, 2018 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday December 21^st at the First United Methodist Church 8221 Lewiston Rd. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. For more information please call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.