Obituaries

Batavia – Miss Bonita L. “Bonnie” Hall, age 60, of Batavia, entered into rest at the Genesee County Nursing Home, where she had been a longtime resident.

Bonnie was born July 30, 1956 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Tillinghast Hall.

She is survived by her siblings, Larry (late Nancy) Hall of Batavia and Betty (Bill) Wilder of Oakfield; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is the sister of the late Jane Hall Lennon.

Bonnie loved life and was an inspiration to all those that knew her. Prior to her years of being a resident at the Genesee County Nursing Home where she received excellent care and made several friends, she attended the ARC and BOCES for years; where she loved her job. Bonnie enjoyed dancing, music, doing puzzles, her many stuffed animals and was an avid bowler.  She received numerous trophies for her accomplishments for bowling. She was an active participant in the Special Olympics, where she received several medals. She will be sadly missed and will forever be a bright light in our hearts.

There are no prior visiting hours. Bonnie’s funeral will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics New York, Attn: Donations, 504 Balltown Road, Schenectady, New York 12304.  To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Batavia - David C. Fee, 59, of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Fee was born October 26, 1957 in Batavia, a son of Patricia Scott Fee of Batavia and the late John H. Fee.

A member of Resurrection Parish, David was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys who loved to laugh and have a good time. A 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High School, David retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester as a manufacturing group leader.

Surviving along with his mother are his children, Zachary J. Fee and Cassandra R. Fee, both of Rochester; the mother of his children, Pamela Fee of Rochester; two brothers: Michael (Delores) Fee of Greece and Gregory Fee of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters: Kathy Smith of Huntington Beach, California and Colleen (William) Wassink of Batavia; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and his beloved dog, Tessa.

Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Strong Memorial Hospital Liver Transplant Fund, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 270032, Rochester, New York 14627. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in David’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

RICHARD BIEGASIEWICZ

Age 87, of Batavia, died peacefully Tuesday January 24, 2017 at his home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born April 23, 1929 in Batavia, NY a son of the late Adam and Sophia (Fluder) Biegasiewicz also preceded in death by his wife, Claudette "Mickey" (Martino) Biegasiewicz in 2011 and siblings, Frank (late Grace) Biegas, Eleanor (late George) Sliker, Walter Biegas, Veronica (late Robert) George, Rita (late Joseph) Barton and Patricia (late Bruno) Scopano. 

Mr. Biegasiewicz was a member of the National Guard and worked at the former C.L. Carr Co. and many years at Delco Products. Richard was a "hard working" man, always busy doing something, had a great love for his family and enjoyed shopping with his beloved Mickey. 

Surviving are his children, Richard R. (Gail) Biegasiewicz of Batavia, Gary (Tina) of Tonawanda, Rodney (Jerry) of FL and Nicki of Batavia; sister, Virginia (Angelo Aleo) Piendel of Rochester; sisters-in-law, Rose Sharp of Batavia, Shirley Biegas of FL; former daughter-in-law, Kim Biegasiewicz; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. 

Richard's family will be present from 3-7p.m. Sunday January 29 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020, where prayers will be recited Monday 9:30a.m. followed by a 10:00a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrections Parish (St. Joseph's Site), he will be laid to rest alongside his wife in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in his memory are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, Inc. 27 Liberty Street Batavia. 

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

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

CORNELIA M. GAZDA

Age 80, of Cheektowaga formerly of Corfu, died Monday January 23, 2017 at Elderwood Skilled Nursing @ Cheektowaga. She was born September 13, 1936 in Buffalo, NY daughter of the late Francis and Belle (Graczyk) Krygier also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard J. Gazda in 2014; son, Brian J. Gazda; brothers, James (late Fran) Krygier and infant Francis Krygier. 

Mrs. Gazda worked for many years alongside her husband and sons at York International and was member of St. Maximillian Parish in Corfu. She was former president and member of the Darien Seniors Group, enjoyed baking, loved to travel and raise her dogs. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. 

Surviving are her devoted children, Bernard F. (Laura) Gazda of Corfu, Karen (John) Kattato of Lima and Pamela McDivitt of Reston, VA; brother, Thomas (Joan) Krygier of CA; sister, Camille (Michael) Maciejewski of Hamburg; brother-in-law, Ted Gazda and sister-in-law, Alice Castiglione both of Cheektowaga; 6 grandchildren, Kelly (Anthony) Borrello, Michael Mustillo, Amanda, Allison & Connor Kattato, Evan McDivitt along with many nieces and nephews. 

The Gazda family will be present from 4-8p.m. Thursday January 26, 2017, at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Rd. Batavia, where prayers will be recited 10a.m. Friday Jan. 27 followed by a 11a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish (Corfu Site). She will be entombed in the Morningstar Mausoleum at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Lancaster and memorials in her memory can be made to Volunteers for Animals/Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Rd. Batavia, NY. 

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

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

Marian K. Merton, 102 of Nanuet, NY and formerly of Batavia, passed away on Sunday (January 22, 2017) at the home of her daughter in Nanuet.

She was born November 29, 1914 in Auburn, New York to the late Edward and Jessie Kell.
 
Mrs. Merton worked over 30 years in food services in the Batavia Public Schools.   She was active in the 4-H and still participates in a dairy calf loan for young farmers.  Mrs. Merton will be most remembered for her sense of humor, love of her family and her baked goods.

She was the wife of the late Melvin J. Merton and mother of the late William J. Merton.  She was also the sister of the late Ramona Beals, Robert Kell, William Kell, Richard Kell and Edward Kell. 

Survivors include her loving daughters, Marjorie Campbell (William) of Nanuet, New York and Maryann McNaughton (Randall) of Sevierville, Tennessee.  She is also survived by her sister Frances Carson of Lancaster, New York, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Saturday (January 28th) from 10am-12pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY, where a funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 12pm.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Meals on Wheels Rockland, 121 W Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954 and United Hospice of Rockland 11 Stokum Ln, New City, NY 10956.

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 14200. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

 

 

Richard D. “Tubby” Weber, 55 of Batavia, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born April 29, 1961 in Batavia, to the late Duane (Beverly Bump) Weber. He is preceded in death by a son Nicholas R. Weber, siblings Patricia Sanders, John Weber, Michael Weber, Kenny Alwart and a brother-in-law Carl “Jiggs” Shetler.

Mr. Weber worked in construction and roofing for most of his life. He was attending services at St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia. Tubby beat cancer twice, he was always smiling and he loved his family dearly.  

He is survived by his daughters Ryan (Keith) Weber Besaw of Batavia; Nicole (Chris) Dunham of Attica; siblings Toni Weber of Batavia; Elaine Shetler of Alabama, NY; Duane Weber of Bowling Green, KY; Raymond Smart of Pembroke; grandchildren Jacob, Memphis, Samson; along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Saturday January 28, 2017 from 11AM to 1PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00 PM Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wilmot Cancer Institute 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642. 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Adolf "Al" Brandl, 74 of Clarence and formerly of Akron, passed away peacefully on Sunday (January 22, 2017) at Buffalo General Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1942 in Keibel, Germany, a son of the late Rudolf and Erna Ambrosius Brandl.

Mr. Brandl came to America in 1952 and became a U.S. citizen in 1962. He served his country with the U.S. Army from 1963-1966. He was known to many as the “Best Meat Cutter” who ever worked at Super Duper and Tops Markets, having owned his own Super Duper Store in the Buffalo. Al also played saxophone for the famous Brandl Brothers German Band, entertaining many at various parties and German Festivals.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Linda Zintl Brandl. Children, Lisa Ammon, Tony (Carol) Brandl, Kim (Mike) Holland and Karen (Bob Lang) Hawes. Grandchildren, Kari Ammon, Anthony, Cassandra, Cydney and Alex Brandl, Jack and Cooper Holland, Austin and Bryce Hawes. Brothers, Franz Brandl, Sigmund Brandl and John (Sandra) Brandl. Brother in-law, John (Carole) Zintl. Sisters in-law, Marlene Zintl and Frieda Brandl. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Jerry Brandl; sisters in-law, Annette Brandl and Emma Brandl.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday (January 26th), 11:00am at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence NY. He will be laid to rest in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery.

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

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

 

 

Elba ~ Brayden Robert Salvaterra, age 5, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of the angels on Monday morning, January 23, 2017.

    

He was born February 3, 2011 in Buffalo, a son of Michael Salvaterra and Bridget Towers.

     Brayden, will be remembered as a tough, but very loving person, who enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and riding his 4-wheeler.  He was a proud kindergartner at Elba Central School and had a passion and love for being outdoors and being able to help build things, but his biggest love was for his family and his rescue kitty, Luca.

     He will be forever missed by Mom and Dad, Bridget and Michael; maternal grandparents, Ron and Joyce Towers; maternal great-grandmother, Shirley Towers; paternal grandmother, Carm O'Geen; aunts and uncles, Darren (Laura) Towers, Brooke (Nate) Lindquist, Dustin Towers, Katie Salvaterra (Gary Stymus), Lisa Gautieri and Rebecca Salvaterra (Mike Mattern), along with several loving cousins and dear friends.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Robert Salvaterra.

     Brayden's family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter's Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment will be private.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested, with memorials suggested to Brayden's family to assist them in establishing a memorial fund in Brayden's name that will be utilized in the Elba Community.

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

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

Marilyn J. Koch, 77, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Monday January 23, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on January 1, 1940 in Cook County, KY to the late James and Myrle (Boothe) Hoover. In addition to her parents, Marilyn is predeceased by her husband Emmett W. Koch; daughter Pamela Eckert; siblings Roger and Pearl.

She loved her kids more than anything in the world, always putting them first. Marilyn was a strong willed woman who will be cherished by her family.

Marilyn is survived by her sons; Michael Fitzgerald, Kenneth Koch, and Daniel (Danielle) Koch, step son Hal Koch and daughter in law Susan Koch; brother Larry; sister Sharon and sister in law Grace; grandchildren Danielle (Christopher) Dwyer, Heather Krebs, Daniel Koch, Briana and Brittany Fitzgerald; great grandchildren Emma Dwyer, Carter Krebs, Cameron and Zoe Bradley along with many nieces and nephews and her faithful dog Susie aka Wiggles.

Friends are invited to call on Friday January 27, 2017 from 5:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 where a 7:00PM Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest with her daughter Pam in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/ 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202. 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

MARGARET A. HOFMANN

Age 79, of Attica, died peacefully Sunday afternoon January 15, 2017 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born November 16, 1937 in Alexander, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Gilhooly) Buckenmeyer, also preceded in death by siblings, Catherine Raines, Lucy Moag, Mary Falkowski, Dorothy Moynihan, Elizabeth, Charles & George Buckenmeyer.   

Margaret was truly devoted to her husband, James, over the last few years as his health deteriorated. She was a constant for her boys and grandsons, whom she always put first in her life. 

Surviving is her husband, James R. Hofmann Sr. of Batavia, and their sons, James R. (Laurene) Hofmann Jr. of Lima and their sons, Justin and Jason; Gregory (Kim Johnson) Hofmann of Fairport; brothers, Bernard (Geraldine) Buckenmeyer, Francis Buckenmeyer both of Alexander; sisters-in-law, Violet Buckenmeyer, Dorothy Buckenmeyer and Joan (Paul) Dickinson.  

Please join the Hofmann family to celebrate Margaret's Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Friday January 27, 2017 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site), Batavia. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. c/o UMMC 127 North Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

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

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

Byron – Richard S. “Dick” Penepent, 90, of Byron, passed away Friday, (January 20, 2017) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy.

Mr. Penepent was born January 15, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Panepinto) Penepent.

He is the husband of Althea (Schramm) Penepent of Byron.  The two were married on November 21, 1953.

Dick is the former owner of WNY Concrete and was an avid gardener.

Surviving along with his wife are his children, Richard S. Penepent, II of Chili, Joseph A. (Jeanne) Penepent of Byron, Paul Penepent of Basiel, Switzerland, Jayne (Joseph Basile) Penepent of Greece and Dina (Joseph) Masi of Long Valley, NJ; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Penepent of Bergen; sisters-in-law, Gertrude Penepent, and Sophie Penepent both of Batavia.  16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren also survive.

Dick is preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Elizabeth Penepent; a son, Eugene “Geno” Penepent; and brothers, Philip (late Constance) Penepent, Angelo Penepent, Francis Penepent, and Anthony Penepent, Jr.

Friends may call on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main St., Batavia.  Richard’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Parish – St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main St., Batavia.    Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee ARC, 64 Walnut St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Special Olympics, 2801 Wehrle Drive, Suite 12, Williamsville, NY 14221.

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

Wannetah H. Pitz (88) died peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home surrounded by her children and the caring staff of LVG.  She was born November 22, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Foster Eugene Hall and Gladys Correen Pressler Hall.

Wannetah’s life was marked by her artistic talent, hospitality, love of society, generosity, and laughter.  Her family lived in Detroit, Michigan during her high school years where she was trained as an artist at the Cass Technical High School.  The friends she made during those years were always very precious to her.  She was married to Donald Frank Pitz on January 25, 1944.  They lived in Ypsilanti, Michigan while her husband earned his degree in architecture and then relocated to Camillus, New York.  During those years, Wannetah continued her art education at University of Michigan and Syracuse University.

Wannetah used her talent in a variety of jobs during her life including as layout artist for newspaper advertisement for the Globe Department Store, Activities Assistant at Samaritan-Keep Nursing Home, and as an employee with Craftime Store from which she retired in 1991.

Wannetah reveled in the company of others and often welcomed others into her home whether it was a resident at the Nursing Home for Thanksgiving Dinner, a dear friend, or a young person who needed a safe, calm haven for a time.  She was an avid bridge player, participating in several bridge clubs and hosting her Monday morning kitchen bridge group for several years.  Her children recall the evening parties while they were growing up and how their mother’s laughter would rise above all others as they listened from the stairs.

Wannetah was generous and tried to help others along the way through her service with Trinity Church, the Haas Scholarship Fund, the Flowering Twig at Samaritan-Keep Nursing Home, the Young Artist’s Award with the Arts Association of Northern New York, the Pitz Family Helping Hand Fund at Jefferson Community College, or with advice and guidance from someone who didn’t always have it easy but found beauty in life every day.

Wannetah is predeceased by her parents, husband Donald Frank Pitz; brother Warren Glenn (Alice) Hall;  sister and partner in gales of laughter Sue Vitale; and daughter-in-law, Donna Wildrick Pitz.  Surviving are brother-in-law William Vitale; niece Cindy Lewis; nieces Karen (Ray) Gauthier and Jane (John) Wills; nephews Michael Hall and Steve (Li Meng) Hall; sons Donn Andrew Pitz of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Scott Darwin Pitz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and daughter Dorian Sue Pitz (Gregory) Ely of Batavia, New York.  For her grandchildren, Wannetah leaves wonderful memories of Campbell’s Point, summer camp in Northern New York, snow ice cream, and laughter, most of all laughter.  In the words of her grandchildren, “I am thinking of how great a laugh Grammy had, it would die down almost to a sigh and then start up all over again.  So great. It was contagious.”  Wannetah was very proud of her intelligent, handsome and lovely grandchildren: Scott Linton Pitz of Baltimore, Maryland; Kathyrn Lee (Ed Yoo) Pitz of Brooklyn, New York; Cody Read Pitz of Telluride, Colorado; Alexandra Corinne (Rachel Lang) Pitz of Brooklyn, New York; Eva Cassandra Pitz of Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania; Samantha Johanna Pitz of St. Louis, Missouri; Elizabeth Nita (Michael) Collee of Batavia, New York; and R. Willets Ely of Queens, New York.

Wannetah served as an organ and tissue donor as her final act of generosity.  A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Summer of 2017 at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made to: Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601; National Museum of Women in the Arts, PO Box 120, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-964022116-9640 (https://nmwa.org/support/giving/donate); or St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home of Batavia, (585) 343-8868.   Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Wannetah’s memory at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

 

Evelyn E. Russell, 79 of East Pembroke, passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017 surrounded by her family at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born July 26, 1937 in South Butler, NY to the late Paul (Mable Griffin) Graham. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond G. Russell.

Mrs. Russell worked for many years at Angelica in Batavia. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them all very much.  

She is survived by her loving children Christine ( Randy) Klawer of East Pembroke; Patricia Turner of AL; Ricky (Lynn) Ball of PA; William (Nina) Ball of Batavia; Robert (Cheryl) Ball of Batavia; Linda (Paul) Bisig of Batavia; Pamela “Rustie” (Louis) Reeb of Corfu; siblings William (Charlotte) Graham, Albert Graham both of Batavia; Nelson Graham of IL; Carolyn Epps of Batavia; special neighbors Paul (Kim) McCollough of East Pembroke, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and “adopted” family members.  

Friends are invited to call on Friday January 20, 2017 from 4-7PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 21, 2017 at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke.

Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Palliative Care Program 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 687 Rochester, NY 14642. 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

ELEANOR R. KINGSLEY

Age 89, of Pavilion, died Monday January 16, 2017 at Orchard Manor Nursing in Medina. She was born February 13, 1927 in Perry, NY daughter of the late Willard and Esther (Watkins) Creveling also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Kingsley in 2009, sister, Naomi Upham; grandchildren, Kurt Kingsley and Denise Kingsley. 

Mrs. Kingsley was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to her family and for many years owned and operated Country Fabrics. She enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting, needlepoint, ceramics and was always ready to see her son-in-law, Bill Pitcher's band perform. 

Surviving are her devoted children, Sandra (Mike) Whalen of Pavilion, Cheryl (Bill) Pitcher of Batavia, Craig (Linda) Kingsley, Dennis Kingsley and Douglas Kingsley all of Pavilion; grandchildren, Andrew (Jane) Whalen, Mark (Gail) Whalen & Robert Whalen, Tim and Adam Pitcher, Molly (late Arthur) Smith, Cara (Rob) LaPoint, Casey (Mike) Tucci, Kate (Travis) Sic, Kim (Mark) Kinney, Krystal Kingsley, Amy Kingsley (Chad) and Jamie (Chad) Leuer; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. 

Eleanor's family will be present from 5-6p.m. Sunday January 22, 2017, at the Dibble Family Center 4110 West Main Street Rd. Batavia with a time of sharing and reflection at 6p.m. followed by a dinner reception. She will be laid to rest in Pittsford Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to the Pavilion Fire Co. & Rescue Squad. 

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

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