Obituaries

  Mark L. Volpe, 68, of Batavia, a loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Toronto, Canada on January 14, 1950 to the late Rocco and Mary (Pascucci) Volpe.

Mark spent over 30 years working for Chapin Manufacturing in Batavia. He prided himself on a strong work ethic. Some of Mark’s passions were photography, nature, history, hunting, reading, cooking, gardening and most importantly spending time with his family over a home cooked meal. Mark spent 48 years with the love of his life, Louise.

He is survived by his loving wife; Louise (Seppe) Volpe of Batavia; children Nicholas Volpe of Batavia, Mark (Heather) Volpe of Elba, Melissa Miller of Batavia and Theresa (Ted) Lazik of Batavia; sister Rae (James “Daniel”) Snyder of Alexander and brother, John (Mary) Volpe of Attica; 7 grandchildren Amanda, Rachael, Elizabeth, Sarah, Isaac, Lena and Anthony; 2 great-grandchildren Myla and Elle, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 2:00-6:00PM on Sunday November 18, 2018 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 Monday the 19^th at the Funeral Home.

Flowers are gratefully declined by the Volpe family. Memorials may be made to St, Jude Hospital www.stjude.org. 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.

  Richard C. Hoak, 64, of Batavia passed away on November 14, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on March 18, 1954 in Batavia to the late Charles and Marjorie (VanValkenburg) Hoak.

Richard was a self-employed businessman in Batavia for many years. He was an avid collector of many things. He was huge amusement park enthusiast with a love for rollercoasters. Richard will be forever remembered as a loving father and grandfather who always cared for others.

He is survived by his daughter; Sylvia (Jon) Smith of Batavia; 3 grandchildren Tapanga (Joel Jackowski) Wheaton, Kurstin Smith and Jon Smith Jr.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday November 18, 2018 from 2:00-5:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Graveside Service will be held on Monday the 19^th at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia where he will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org. 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.

Lura Jean Hersee, 71, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Lura Jean was born December 5, 1946 in Batavia, daughter of the late Noble W. and Margaret Wieben Baker. She was the sister of the late Robert Baker.

Lura Jean owned and operated Lura Jean’s School of Dance in Corfu for 35 years. While running the dance studio, she went to work for Monroe Tractor, retiring after 15 years. Lura Jean loved sewing and crafting and spending time with her family. Between teaching her students how to dance and her work at Monroe Tractor, her greatest joy was being a faithful partner to her husband Glenn on the farm. 

Lura Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Glenn M. Hersee; daughters, Kathy (Brad) Winspear and Doreen (Kurt) Schenk; grandchildren, Adele, Jeffery, Lucas, Marygrace, Maggie, Kurtis, Evan and Mack. She is also survived by her niece, Christine and nephew, Bob.

Family and friends may call Sunday, November 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4809 South Newstead Road, Akron. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, South Newstead. 

Kristie L. Stack, 35, of Bergen passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Batavia on March 11, 1983 to the late Wayne Worden and Michele (Fleming) Worden of Bergen.

Kristie was employed at Tops Market in Batavia.

She is survived by her husband; Paul Stack Jr. of Bergen; children Trent Stack LeRoy and Tatym Stack of Oakfield; siblings Corey Worden of Bergen, Kevin (Jamie) Worden of Byron and Kyle Worden of Rochester, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 6:00PM Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 19, 2018 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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.

JEANNIE M. GODLOVE ~ Age 54, of Batavia, died peacefully Monday November 5, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Batavia, NY on March 24, 1964 to James Fryer and Jeanette Marchese both of Batavia.

Jeannie was a longtime employee of the P.W. Minor Co and was published as a part of the finishing team. She loved spending time with family and was always one to put others first. In her spare time, she loved gardening, visiting garage sales, sewing, crocheting, cooking and bowling.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Randy Godlove on February 9, 2018; she leaves to cherish her memories; daughter, Samantha and son, Gator, both of Batavia; sisters, Annette Mazur, Anna Marie “Mia” (Michael Corona) Mogavero and Tammy Stevens all of Batavia; lifelong family friend, Alan Stevens; mother-in-law, Joyce (Stringham) Godlove along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Please join Jeannie’s family from 4-6p.m. on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Service of Remembrance will begin at 6p.m. Memorials in her memory are suggested to the family.

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

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

LeRoy / Pavilion ~ John L. "Jack" Carney, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (November 10, 2018). 

    

He was born January 26, 1995 in Batavia, a son of Donald Carney and Mary Lynn Starr Cowell.

     Jack was a very kind and loving person, who enjoyed being with family and friends.  He had a hard work ethic and loved his job.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, baseball and soccer, however, hunting was one of his passions.  At age 14, Jack was able to get his first buck and set a New York State record.

     He will be sadly missed by his parents, Donald and Mary; his siblings, Elizabeth (RJ) Mills, Ashley (Dave) Clark, Christine (Adam Zuch) Cowell, Stefanie Carney, Rebecca Cowell and Joseph Carney; girlfriend, Morgan DeWitt; paternal grandmother, Laura Mae Carney; maternal grandmother, Deborah Starr; maternal great-grandmother, Betty Wellman, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by his grandfathers, John Carney and James Starr.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 1 ~ 3 and 5 ~ 7 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held on December 15 at 2:00 P.M. at BW's Restaurant, 11070 Perry Rd., Pavilion.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jack may be made to his family.

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

Donald C. Sage, age 78, of Alabama, died Monday, November 12, 2018 in Palliative Care at  Strong Memorial Hospital  in Rochester. He was surrounded by his loving family.  Donald was born October 12, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Carl and Beatrice (Grady) Sage.  He married Janet I. (Sumeriski) Sage on September 24, 1960. 

 

He was employed by Carpenter's Union Local 280, Niagara Falls, as a Union Carpenter and retired from Iroquois Job Corp as a trainer in a program for disadvantaged youth.  As a union carpenter, he taught them carpentry as a trade. 

 

 

He was a member of the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and trustee.  He was a 57 year member of the Alabama Fire Department where he served as a Past Chief, line officer and member of the board of directors.  He was a current member of the Alabama Planning Board, was an avid LA Dodgers fan, Buffalo Bills fan and had a passion for trapping and playing Euchre. 

 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet I. (Sumeriski) Sage; a daughter, Christine (Michael) Schultz of Oakfield; 2 sons, Brian (Christine) Sage and Jeffrey Sage, both also of Oakfield.

His pride and joy was spending time with his 9 grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian Jr. (Karla), Danielle (Jason), Evan, Katie (Jake), Melissa, Emily, and his favorite twins, Ryan and Kyle; his 2 great-grandchildren, Landon and Harper; his sister, Wanda (Ronald) Gilbert and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 

He was the brother of the late Eugene Sage, William Sage and uncle of the late Daniel Gilbert.

 

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Oakfield Alabama Baptist  Church, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday.   Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Oakfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church 2210 Judge Road, Oakfield, NY 14125 or to the Alabama Fire Department, 2230 Judge Road, Basom, NY 14013.  Arrangements were completed by    Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

Louise Marie Buddell Versch, 84, of Corfu, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Weinburg Campus in Getzville, surrounded by her family.

Louise was born on June 30, 1934 in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Kenmore West High School. Louise lived in Corfu for 55 years and was a member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, gardening, painting and selling pumpkins, bowling, baking, playing piano, and working at the church food pantry.

Wife to the late Joseph P. Versch. Survived by daughters: Kathy (Patrick) Versch Gallaway, Becky (Doug) Versch Hartwell, Amy (Thomas) Versch Metz.  Grandchildren: Jason Meyer, Sara Meyer Johnson, James Morford, Adam Gallaway, Megan (Cory) Gallaway Lauth, Collin Gallaway, Morgan Hartwell, Maddison Metz and Olivia Metz. Sisters: Lorna Buddell Fearon, Gye Buddell, Joyce Buddell. Nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Three step children: Bonnie (Herb) Patterson Cross, Steve (Mary) Patterson, Greg Patterson and their families.  

Calling hours will be at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY on Thursday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Corfu United Presbyterian Church, 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu at 10:30 on Friday, November 16 with burial at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to the Corfu United Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, PO Box 159, Corfu, NY 14036 or to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY.  

LeRoy ~  Rita (Van Alst) Carmichael, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening (November 7, 2018) at Orchard Manor in Medina.

     

Born on October 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harry Van Alst and   Anna Bertha (Criger) Van Alst Morrison.

     Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, William George Carmichael, who passed away on July 12, 2018. Rita was a 1941 graduate of Le Roy High School. She went to work at Lapp Insulator during World War II as a result of departing soldiers created a shortage of manpower to staff the manufacturing plant. She later worked at the Le Roy Hardware for several years. Rita was a longtime Buffalo Bills fan and a faithful follower of the Syracuse Orange basketball team.

     Rita is survived by her daughters, Carol (Katie) (late Ronald) Engert and Christine (Richard Farnsworth) McQuillen; grandchildren, Rhonda (Dave) Schmeer, Rebecca (Doug) Thompson, Rachel (Rich) Lombard, Stephanie (Jamie) Call, Stephen (Mack) (Elizabeth) McQuillen and Gregory (Tina) McQuillen; twenty-one great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her sisters, Regina (Pete) Steen and Dorothy (late Abe) Machols.  Rita was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane (late Fred) Grasby.

     Rita will be laid to rest, along with George, at the Western New York National Veteran’s Cemetery in Pembroke, N.Y. upon its completion.

     At Rita’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to:  Rochester Hope Lodge, 1120 S. Goodman Street, Rochester, N.Y.  14620

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

     Mrs. Carmichael and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Cynthia L. Kiersz, 68 of Southport, NC and formerly of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday (October 25, 2018) in North Carolina.

She was born July 7, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Stanley and Sophia Cichocki Adamczyk.

After graduating Notre Dame High School, she married Kevin Kiersz and they started a family in Batavia NY. In the mid 1980’s they relocated to Ellicottville NY continued to raise their children and after retirement moved to Southport N.C. Cindy spent her lifetime committed to her husband Kevin,3 children, 6 grandchildren, family, friends, and the catholic church. She always put her family first and was there to listen and give advice in her own considerate, warm and loving way. She is well loved and will be missed by everyone that she touched.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Kiersz of North Carolina. Children, Steven (Jennifer) Kiersz of North Carolina, Tina (David) Forthman of Salamanca and Erica (Mark) Mansmith of North Carolina. Sister, Kathleen Heywood of Batavia. Also survived by six grandchildren.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share in her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday (November 17^th), 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of the donor’s preference. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

ROSE V. VAITER

Age 96, of Batavia died peacefully Friday morning November 2, 2018, in the home where she was raised, and in the company of her compassionate skilled caregiver, Jacqueline Hendricks. She was born October 15, 1922, daughter of the late Orazio and Carrie (Dispenza) Syracuse. She was preceded in death by her doting husband Andrew E. Vaiter; brothers Harry (Helen); Vincent (Mildred); Joseph (Matilda), and sister Madelyn (Lawrence) Torcello.

Mrs. Vaiter was known for her generosity. She never met a worthy charity she wouldn’t support, and she was always lending her help and her attentiveness to neighbors, friends, and family. Rose devoted herself to her Catholic faith, to various Catholic aid organizations, and was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph). Earlier in her life, Rose was an actual “Rosie the Riveter,” working during World War II for Doehler-Jarvis while manufacturing items for the war effort. After the war, she began her own hair salon, located in her home, which she maintained for many years. Rose always loved a good story and a good joke. She enjoyed eating out as well as Italian cooking and was an inspired baker. She loved socializing with her many friends, especially while playing bingo.       

Rose is survived by a sister she cherished, Francis (Dominic) Dirisio of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Matilda Syracuse of Batavia; Helen Oles of Oakfield; many adoring nieces, and nephews, as well as her cat Bibi. She was dearly loved by her nephew and godson, Larry (Katie) Torcello, and delighted in spending time with his five-year-old daughter, Atia.    

Rose’s family will be present from 9 – 10:15a.m. on Friday November 9, 2018 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC where prayers will be recited at 10:15a.m. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11a.m. at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Site). She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband in Joseph's Cemetery. In keeping with her commitments to charity, Rose’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, friends and mourners consider donating to UNICEF USA 125 Maiden lane New York, NY 10038.

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

THE FAMILY OF ROSE V. VAITER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

Oakfield - Jerry L. Warner, 75, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Crossroads House.

Jerry was born February 9, 1943 in Batavia, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth (Peio) Warner.

Jerry's career at WBTA began on September 13, 1971, the day State Police stormed Attica Prison to end the uprising.  In a 2016 interview Jerry recalled, "It was my very first day on the air at WBTA. It was scary as hell. It was a situation you could not describe unless you the and even if you were, you couldn't describe it. It was horrific."  "I was sent to hospital to interview the hostages who were saved. It was just an awful, awful day."  Jerry spent more than 30 years at WBTA. His tenure was split in 1989 when he accepted a job with WEZO in Rochester and became the host of the most popular morning in the city.  He then returned to WBTA a few years later where he hosted the morning show until his retirement due to ill health in 2017. Jerry also hosted WBTA's morning talk show, "Main & Center," where he interviewed hundreds of community leaders, political figures and citizens eager to spend a few minutes with Jerry and share their stories to a vast hometown audience.  When asked when he was going to retire, he often replied “I’ve got the greatest job in the world.  I wish everybody could be as happy at what they’re doing as I am”.  Prior to his most recent time at WBTA, Jerry was the morning man for WEZO.  Taking it from as easy listening station with only music, to one with a great personality that people enjoyed tuning into every morning.  While there, he did voice work for Kodak and a narration for an exhibit at the Grand Canyon.  He was a former member of the Oakfield Presbyterian Church, a member of the Oakfield Historical Society, served with the United States National Guard, enjoyed golfing and was a Buffalo Bills fan.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Darlene K. Warner, of Oakfield, who together celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in August; two sons, Michael L. (Laurie) Warner of Lancaster and Stephen D. Warner of Maryland; granddaughter, Kinsey L. Warner of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Diane DeMus of Charlotte, NC; nephew, Aaron (Allison) DeMus of Charlotte, NC; neighbor grandchildren, Susie and Jake Houseknecht of Oakfield and several cousins.

Calling hours are Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m.  Jerry will be laid to rest in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021, www.crossroadshouse.com/donate, Oakfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 74, Oakfield, NY 14125 or the Oakfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 184, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, NY 14125.  

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

Clara Karas, 92 of Lockport, formerly of Elba, passed away on Monday November 5, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. She was born February 16, 1926 in Detroit, MI, to the late Anthony (Josephine Krol) Jachimowicz. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Karas, son Joseph Karas, brother Anthony Jachimowicz and sister Margaret Plevniak.

Mrs. Karas was a longtime member of St. Padre Pio Parish, she was very active in the church and it’s Altar & Rosary Society. She loved reading, books and crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Karas is survived by her children Victoria (Mark) Shea of Youngstown, NY; James Karas of Batavia; sister Rose (Frank) Cibor of MI; 7 grandchildren Erin (Will) Cuiffo, Michael (Ashlee) Shea, Katherine (Joseph) Hoover, Peter Shea, Megan, Kristin and Janelle; several great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to calling hours on Friday November 9, 2018 from 4 – 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:15 AM on Saturday November 10, 2018 at the Funeral Home followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christina Burial at St. Padre Pio Parish, 65 South Main Street, Elba, NY 14058. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.   

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. 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.

 

Elba - Lorraine Damon passed away on 11/2/18 at the age of 60 after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born Feb. 1, 1958 to Harold and Rosamond Peterson. She is survived by children Brandy Rose Douglas and Robert Douglas, grandchildren Gina Rose Giuliani and others. She is predeceased by daughter, Krista Douglas of Rochester NY. She was a graduate of Webster High School.

Raine raised her family in Elba. Elba provided the ideal backdrop for her antique business and passion for photography. She will be missed by her entire community, whom she looked forward to meeting and sharing family fun with at the Annual Elba Onion Festival.

She believed places of gathering were sacred, whether it was her dining room table or her favorite creek at Taughannock Falls. All were welcome.

She was an artist who always viewed everything as fixable, so she frequently found herself in the role as project manager. The role she most cherished was being a Mother and Grandmother.

She was an advocate for persons with disabilities, always standing up for others.

She was pure blend of historian and enthusiast that left an impression on all who met her.

She captured the small town Americana lifestyle with generations worth of photos of the town.

Raine’s family picture consisted of many friends, whom she considered her most valuable treasures, many who have been blessed to have learned many life lessons; choose peace, be good to yourself, and be good to others. Raine’s was home to everyone and always had the room for everyone.

Special thanks to Richard Emmal, Jeanne McBride and Millie Wolcott for their love and care in Raine’s final days. She will be missed by all.  

Lorraine’s arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. To leave a condolence, share a story of light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia- Dorothy Della (Landon) Edgerton, 93, of Sunset Terrace joined her beloved husband in Heaven after a long five year separation on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 (All Saints Day).

Dorothy was born on December 21, 1924, in White House NJ, daughter of the late Jacob and Della (Lewis) Landon.

As a young girl, Dorothy worked on her parent’s farm in Lamington NJ. As a young woman, Dorothy worked first as a government security guard at a U.S. Armory Depot and then as a production worker at a bomb manufacturing plant in Potterville, NJ, during World War II (one of many known as “Rosie the Riveter”). After the war, Dorothy was employed by the Brady family (James and Elliot and their children, including son Nicholas) of Far Hills, NJ as an au pair. Nicholas Brady would go on to serve in President George H. W. Bush’s administration as Secretary of the Treasury. While accompanying the Brady family on a trip to Hyannis Port, Massachusetts she met and fell in love with her future husband, Freeman Edgerton of Batavia, NY, at the local malt shop. During their early years together, Dorothy and Freeman enjoyed dancing the Charleston and the Jitterbug and listening to the Big Band songs of the era. In the 1950’s, Dorothy and Freeman moved to Batavia, where they put down roots and raised a family. While her children were young Dorothy worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Hilltop Nursing Home for the elderly. During her lifetime, Dorothy was a member of the Moose Lodge, Tops Bowling League, The Batavia C.B. Club, Kelly’s Speedway, and the Limerock Racing Club.

She is predeceased by infant son Thomas Clayton and loving husband Freeman of 65 years, as well as eldest daughter Linda Butler-Weddington. Dorothy is also predeceased by three brothers: Walter, Eugene (Joe), and Arthur.

She is survived by two brothers, Norman Landon of Lebanon, Missouri and Richard Landon of White House, NJ, her wonderful children Janet Edgerton of Batavia and Timothy Edgerton of Oakfield and beloved daughter-in-law Lettie Edgerton, as well as ten cherished grandchildren and 20 amazing great-grandchildren, and several treasured nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who also adored her canine granddaughter Bella.

Besides her love of gardening she made over 450 afghans for relatives and friends, and enjoyed listening to country western music. She was a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan through both good times and bad, even requesting that she be laid to rest in a new Buffalo Bills sweatshirt.

There are no prior visiting hours. Private graveside services will be at the convenience of the family at  Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, in care of The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, 1028 Main St., 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York 14202.

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