Obituaries

She was born March 31, 1962 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Ilecki Dylag.

Mary was a graduate of Pembroke High School and was employed by Aakron Rule Corporation for over 20 years. She had a big heart, especially for her family and was an extremely  hard worker. She enjoyed collecting tea pots and drawing cartoons. Mary was a fun and loving individual who will be missed dearly.

Survivors include her companion, James Cason of Alden. Siblings, David (Marie) Dylag of Corfu, Susan (Joseph Spurchase) Dylag of Florida, Christine (David) Bates of Corfu, Thomas (Kathleen) Dylag of Williamsville, Theresa (Gary) Frier of Depew and Edwin (Lauren) Dylag of Grand Island. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (May 1st) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (Corfu site), 18 West Main St., Corfu, NY.

Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Passionate public servant died peacefully Tuesday April 25, 2017 in Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 75. He was born December 13, 1941 in Panama Canal Zone, Panama, son of the late Francis E. "Frank" and Bertha (Erdocia) Phelps, Sr. also preceded in death by his fiancé, Linda Klein, grandson, Joseph "Joey" Rosone and sister, Ginny Hill. 

Marty was a United States Army Veteran having served with the 4th Armored Division, a retired City of Batavia Fireman, 50 year Volunteer Fireman, Chief of the "Lives Are Precious" Fire & Burn Prevention Program, volunteer youth counselor/advocate for arson related crimes, burn victims and their families and was the Creator, Director and Conductor of the Medina Railroad Museum and co-founder of GSME (Genesee Society of Model Engineers). He will be remembered as a loving, caring father and grandfather, his legacy will live on thru his family and the Railroad Museum will continue to grow as he always dreamed. 

Surviving are loving daughters, Tina Phelps-Rosone of Batavia and her son, Nicholas Rosone; Janien (Edgar "JR" Anderson) Phelps-Klotzbach of Stafford and her children, Caitlyn & Kyle Klotzbach, Lexi & Felicity Anderson; brothers, Francis (Sandra Ahl) Phelps of Batavia, George (Becky) Phelps of FL, Robert (Glenda) Phelps of CA, Mike (Linda) Phelps of Corfu; sisters, Hazel Holder of CA, Kathy (Ray) Bechtold of Akron and Kay (Joel) Celso of FL; brother-in-law, Ken Hill of FL; former sons-in-law, Joseph Rosone and Eric Klotzbach along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

The family will be present from 3 - 8 pm on Friday May 5 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 10:00 am Saturday May 6 followed by a 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site) followed by Military Honors. He will be laid to rest in the future Veterans Cemetery in East Pembroke and in lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Medina Railroad Museum 530 W. Ave. Medina, New York 14103 or Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 North Street Batavia. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Marty with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

TO ALL FIRE COMPANIES: PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500 IF PERSONNEL AND/OR FIRE VEHICLES WILL BE ATTENDING FUNERAL SERVICES. 

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

Nina was a graduate of Perry High School. Nina worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill in Perry and later worked as a stenographer for the New York State Department of Corrections in Attica. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) in Perry. She enjoyed baking, gardening and spending time with family.

She is survived by 3 nephews; Joseph Consiglio of Bloomfield, Vito (Tracy McAllister) Consiglio and Santo Consiglio both of Gainesville; 2 nieces Janet Consiglio of Batavia and Josephine Consiglio of Dale, along with several great nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 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

Age 91, died peacefully Friday April 21, 2017 at home while under the care of Hospice and his family. He was born April 15, 1926 in Batavia, NY to the late Wilhelm and Marie (Dietrich) Reiss also preceded in death by a brother, George Reiss. 

Mr. Reiss was a proud veteran of the Navy Seabees who served during WWII and a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Bill went to work at 15 for the former Crickler's working his way up to Plant Manager as they turned to Pepsi-Cola, while also finding time to be a City of Batavia Fireman for about 10 years. A life member and former president of the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department, former Cub Scout leader and Harley Davidson motorcycle owner. Mr. Reiss was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and watching his granddaughters horse shows. 

Surviving is his loving wife of 68 years whom he married on June 20, 1948, Marjorie (Hyde) Reiss of Alexander; daughters, Dawn J. (Kevin) McWhorter of Batavia, Pamela M. Reiss of Alexander and her children, Madeline & Chase; sons, William D. Reiss of FL and his children, Phillip & Katrina (Salvatore) Urso, Robin D. Reiss of Alexander, Daniel E. Reiss of Oakfield and daughter, Stephenie; 3 great-grandchildren, Madison, Salvatore, Jr. & Brady; brother, Roy Reiss of Indian Falls; sister, Elsie (Al) Clattenburg of Batavia; brothers-in-law, Fred L. (Sedra) Hyde, Jr. of Batavia, Ralph G. (late Juanita) Hyde of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Joyce (late Charles) Kuehl of Batavia and Joanne (late Richard) Hyde of FL along with several nieces and nephews. 

The Reiss family will be present from 3:00 - 5:30pm on Saturday April 29 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC at 4120 W. Main Street Road Batavia, NY 14020, where Funeral Services will begin at 5:30pm followed by Military Honors. He will be laid to rest in West Bethany Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to HomeCare & Hospice, Inc. 29 Liberty Street #6 Batavia or the Alexander Volunteer Ambulance Fund. 

Please share your memories of Bill with his family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

Batavia - Mary M. Feary, 93, of Batavia, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Mrs. Feary was born August 15, 1923 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Isadore and Anna (Dreher) Fiorito.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Site since 1948, where she served in Sodality and was a Sacristan for many years.  She was an avid quilter with the Quilt Guild at Holland Land Office, enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, auctions and refinishing antiques.  She loved spending time with her family. 

Her husband, Richard P. Feary, died on March 24, 1995 and her son, Michael R. Feary died in 1959.

Survivors include 3 daughters. Anne Feary, Barbara (Bruce) Dedman and Patricia (Theodore) Hawley; a sister, Margaret Bradley of Livonia; 7 grandchildren, Amie Dedman, Jason Dedman, Andrew Dedman, Nicholas Dedman, Gillian Hawley, Gretchen Hawley and Samantha Hawley; 4 great-grandchildren, Gianna Dedman, Bianca Dedman, Brady Dedman and Jordyn Simon and several nieces and nephews. 

She was the sister of the late Leonard Fiorito and Catherine Amidon.  

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Mary’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Site, 303 E. Main St., Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center, Inc., 1415 Portland Ave, Suite 425, Rochester, NY 14621.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Marge owned and operated Ceramic Bug Studio in Batavia. She brought much joy to her students and customers, teaching needle point, knitting, china painting and ceramics.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Patti (John) Michalak of Batavia; grandchildren Timothy (Sarah), Tamara, John; great-grandsons Aaron, Eli, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty St. Suite 6 or to Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Charles L. Rieks, 74, of Greeneville, TN and Orange Park, FL passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017.  He was born July 6, 1942 in Warsaw, NY to the late Harvey and Edith Brower Rieks.
Mr. Rieks graduated from Pavilion Central School.  He worked at Caledonia Bean Plant, Rochester Telephone Company and retired from Amtote International of Hunt Valley, MD.  He worked in Buffalo, Batavia and Canandaigua before transferring to Jacksonville/Orange Park, FL.
Charles was a life member of Pavilion Fire Department and was instrumental in helping to establish the Pavilion Rescue Squad.  He was also an American Legion member.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1961-1967.
Mr. Rieks is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy (Smith) Rieks of Greeneville, TN; son Daniel (Lisa) Rieks of Batavia, NY; daughters, Roseann (Doug) Harris of Greeneville, TN, and Kelly (Daniel) Cordell of Stafford, NY; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Cotton of Greenville, TX; sisters-in-law, Lorraine (J.E.) Rieks of Silver Spring, MD, Judy (Nick) Cecci of Corning, NY and Patricia (Robert) Murphy of Wyoming, NY; brother-in-law, Gary Phillips of Attica, NY, step-brothers, Robert and Donald Hammond of Rochester, NY; many nieces and nephews; and a very special family friend, Brad Skwirsk.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Edgar (Ed) Rieks.
Services will be held at a later date at East Bethany Rural Cemetery in East Bethany, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Pavilion Fire Department, P.O. Box 156; Pavilion, New York 14525.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.doughty-stevens.com

Jack was a United States Army Veteran. He was employed with the New York State Department of corrections working at The Attica Correctional Facility for many years and then at Albion from where he retired. After retirement he moved with his wife to Orlando and worked with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for 10 more years. Jack loved to fish and hunt and spent many happy hours in those pursuits. More than these though he loved his family. He married the love of his life in September 1955 and they spent 62 years together. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. Jack was a great storyteller and enjoyed when the family would gather together and he kept them laughing with his stories. In his later years he loved to hold his great-grandchildren and there were many people, both family and friends who called him “Grandpa Jack”.  Jack was a lifetime member of the Alexander Fire Department, a member of the VFW Joseph Collins post 6239 and the American Legion in Attica.

He is survived by his loving wife; Mary Ellen McCarthy; children Michael (Mary) McCarthy of Batavia, Marlene (Stefan) Worthington of Alexander, Lorrie (Jim) Gammack of Darien Center, Noreen (Mike) Gaiser of E. Bethany and Amy (Mike) Shaw of Alexander; 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.  

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday April 25, 2017 from 4:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday the 26^th at the Alexander United Methodist Church 10540 Main St. Alexander, NY 14005. Jack will be laid to rest in Ossian Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia Activities Fund 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020 or the Alexander Fire Dept. ambulance fund P.O. Box 336 Alexander NY 14005 or the Alexander United Methodist Church at the address listed above. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

He was born January 1, 1954 in Batavia, NY, son of the late Donald and Irene Duckworth Meyers.

Mr. Meyers was formerly employed with Comstock Foods in Bergen. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and researching various items on his computer. Most of all he enjoyed his family, where they were always his first priority in life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife, Arlene Meyers, who passed away November 30, 2009.

Survivors include his fiancée, Pat Heaman of Batavia. Son, Michael (Ashley) Meyers of LeRoy. Daughter, Deanna Meyers of Geneva. Grandchildren, Shawn and Leah Meyers. Brother, Donnie (Sally) Meyers of Batavia. Step-mother, Norma Meyers of Batavia. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Olmsted Center for Sight, 1170 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

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

Age 87, formally of Batavia, was reunited with her beloved Eddie Friday morning April 21, 2017 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1930 in Schenectady, NY a daughter of the late Alphonse and Katherine (Murphy) Boisvert also preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 2011; and sisters, Helen & June. 

Mrs. Sheridan was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's), was an LPN who served as a nurse aide with Batavia City Schools. She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed antiquing and travelling. 

Surviving are her loving children, Edward (Cathy) Sheridan of Shelton, WA, Dan Sheridan of Aspen, CO, Nancy (Steve) Siegel of Buffalo and Patricia Vargo of Oakfield; sister, Patricia (Nat) Mills of NC; 11 grandchildren Matt (Kristen), Benjamin (Jessica), Scott, Christopher (Michelle), Julie (Graham), James, Scott, Bridget, Brian, Jack & Katie; 4 great-grandchildren, Ian, Stella, Siena Rose & Mia along with many nieces and nephews. 

The family will be present from 4 - 5:30 pm on Wednesday April 26 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where her Funeral Rite will be celebrated at 5:30pm by Rev. Ronald Sajdak. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Dorothy with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

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

Martha loved her animals, going to the casino and getting ice cream. She was the world’s biggest Elvis fan. She will forever be remembered for loving her family and everyone around her.

Martha is survived by her son; Albert (Charlotte) Jepsen of Batavia; Son in law Luis Espinoza; 6 grandchildren Aaron, Sabrina, Crystal, Jonathan, Cheyenne and Austin; 2 great grandchildren Aiden and Jenna along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday April 25, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in Ridgeway Cemetery in Medina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Memorial Medical Center ICU 127 North St in Batavia. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign 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.

Age 69, of Batavia, died peacefully Monday February 20, 2017 at Hospice of Orleans. She was born February 13, 1948 in Batavia, NY a daughter of Shelagh (Kennedy) Hoffman of Batavia and the late William "Coke" Hoffman also preceded in death by her husband, Philip Skill on April 19, 2016.

Billie was a graduate of Batavia High School, received her RN degree from GCC and worked for many years in the Batavia area, and a member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, especially trips to Las Vegas and area casinos. Billie had an affection for her four legged friend, "Scoots" the cat and often could be seen sitting on her front porch, which she loved to do during the summer months.

Surviving along with her mother are her beloved daughters, Jill of Charlotte, NC and Kelly of Brooklyn, NY; brothers, Paul Hoffmann of Batavia, Rob (late Robin) Hoffman of FL and John (Gloria) Hoffman of CA; sisters-in-law, Joan Skill of Williamsville and Dolores Russo of Pittsford along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Please join the family for a graveside service 11:00 a.m. Monday April 24 at Grand View Cemetery. Memorials in her memory are suggested to Hospice of Orleans, Inc. 14080 Route 31 West PO Box 489 Albion, NY 14411 or My Sister's Closet 301 North St. Rm 3/4 Batavia, NY 14020.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Billie with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com

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