Obituaries

Oakfield - Arthur W. Dennis, 88, of Oakfield, a tool room foreman at Whiting Roll-up Doors in Akron, for 32 years prior to his retirement in 1991, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Orchard Manor Residential Health Care Facility, in Medina.

Mr. Dennis was born September 10, 1928 in Alabama, NY, a son of the late Foster and Esther (Roggow) Dennis.

He was a member of East Shelby Community Bible Church and a life member of the Alabama Fire Department.  He enjoyed the out-of-doors and hunting.

His wife, Dolores M. (Smith) Dennis died June 11, 2013.

Survivors include 3 children, Paula Ann (Daniel) Luker and Alan Raymond (Deborah) Dennis, both of Oakfield and Wendy Jean (Michael) Saeli of Corfu; 6 grandchildren, Kimberly Ann (Edward) Staniszewski of Batavia, Jeffrey (Sue) Luker of Darien, Katie (Daniel) Manges of Oakfield, Todd (Megan) Dennis of Batavia, James (Randi) Garrett of Corfu and Kelly (Kyle McCarthy) Garrett of Lancaster; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Arlene Snyder of Medina and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to East Shelby Community Bible Church, Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.  Arrangements were completed by Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.

South Byron - Homer Dean Ivison, 89, a longtime farmer of South Byron, NY, passed away on November 6, 2016 at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester.  Mr. Ivison was born February 3, 1927 in Batavia, NY a son of the late Harold and Alice Scoins Ivison. 

Mr. Ivison was a lifetime member of the Genesee County Fair Society, former President and board member of the Genesee County Fair, director and former Vice President of Eastern Al, organizer and coach of the Byron Little League, former director and counselor of Byron Boy Scout Troop 13, former Vice President of DHIA, member of the Holstein-Friesian Assoc., former member of the Byron Planning Board and the Byron Historical Society, past Noble Grand and member of the South Byron, Bergen and Flower City IOOF and former member of the South Byron Fire Department.  He was a member of the Byron Grange #395, past member of the Dairylea Cooperative, a 1945 graduate of South Byron High School and member of the Section Five Basketball Championship Team.  He was a member of the Genesee County Fish and Game Protective Association, member of the South Byron Methodist Church and member of the American Legion.

He served in the US Army during WWII and was the driver for the lawyers involved in the Nueremburg trials.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet W. (Ward) Ivison, his sons, Mark and Dean Ivision of Byron and daughters, Lori Ivison of Byron and Lisa (Mark) Ellingham of Bergen; 2 grandchildren Jason (Tiffany) Ivison and Kali Ellingham; 3 great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Jason, Jr. and Colton Ivison; his sister, Lorraine (Donald) Porter of Apopka, FL; sisters-sin-law, Josephine Ivison and Joan Dudley; and  several nieces and nephews. 

He was the brother of the late Duane, Howard and Stuart Ivison and Thelma (Alva) Cleveland; and brother-in-law of the late Arlene Ivison and Joyce Kaiser.  

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia, where services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Byron Methodist Church, 7526 Byron-Stafford Road, South Byron, NY.  Burial will be in Byron Cemetery, Byron.

She is survived by her sons; Shane and Collin Ohalloran of Elba and step-son Justin Alexander.

There will be no prior calling hours and Funeral Services will be held privately.

 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.

Candi was a 2003 graduate of Perry High School and Genesee Community College. She worked at Perry Market Place in Perry in their bakery Department and as a cashier. She was a community social member of the Perry Center Fire Department. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, and was a Buffalo Bills fan. She loved her pets Lily, Binny and Chip, and especially loved the support received from family and friends during her illness.

She is survived by her Husband: Michael Cook whom she married on June 18, 2011, Mother: Kathy (Karl) Kelly, Father: Douglas (Lucia LaFrance) Jones both of Perry, In-laws: John (Paula) Cook of Perry, Sister: Stacey (Kirk) Gell of Perry, Brother: Douglas (Angela) Jones of Perry, 3 Half- Sisters: Patty (Brandon) Tadko of Delevan, Brandy (Jim) Cobb, Rachel Dale both of Fl., 5 Step-Brothers: Jessie (Shari) Kelly of Independence, KY, Patrick Kelly of Lima, Rollie (Kari) Sears of Perry, Joe LaFrance of Scottsville, Jeremy (Brandi Davis) LaFrance of Perry, 1 Step-sister: Angela Sears of Perry, Sister-in-law: Beth Ann (David) Cook-Kaczmarek of Warsaw, 10 Nieces and Nephews: Alysha, Miranda, Nikki, Levi, Kash, Kaden, Chloe, Lucas, Marissa and Allyssa, along with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM on Wednesday November 9, 2016 and from 12:00-1:00PM on Thursday November 10th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will follow the visitation on Thursday at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011or visit www.wyomingcountyspca.org or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530. 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 14530.

He is survived by his sons; Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of Spencerport, Scott (Joanne) Macomber of Fulton; grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer), Gregory (Karen), Chelsey and Mara Macomber; Juliet Brandt, Bethany St. Pierre, David (Kylie) Taylor and Trina Taylor; great-grandchildren Sage, Lily, Ethan, Nolan, Isaac, Elijah, Hayden, Hailey and Hannah; sister Elizabeth, brother Edwin along with several nieces and nephews.

Floyd enlisted in the army in 1943 and served as a Sergeant in the Philippines. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in agriculture. He taught agriculture and farm mechanics in the Attica School System and BOCES for 35 years. Floyd was a member and advisor of the Future Farmer’s Association and past president of the Association of Teachers of Agriculture of New York.  He was also past Noble Grand Citizens Lodge #309 of the International Order of Odd Fellows. He enjoyed traveling and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday November 10, 2016 from 12:00-1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Rochester 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or the Attica Historical Society 130 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Paul F. “Pappy” Stringham, 79 of Bennington passed on to better hunting grounds late Tuesday evening November 3, 2016.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad 1353 NY-354 Attica, New York 14011. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Batavia - Robert W. Zeagler, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mr. Zeagler was born March 29, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a son of Mary Watson Fillette of Byron and the late Solomon Zeagler.

Bob was a graduate of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia where he was a champion pole vaulter holding a Virginia state record for over 20 years. He was a member of the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and a fan of Jimmy Buffett;

Bob was best known for dressing himself up and decorating his car for every holiday. He would travel to nursing homes and hospitals, even while he was sick, to see the residents with the hope to brighten their day. His greatest joy was to have people stop him while he was dressed up and take a picture with him. He truly wanted to make people, especially the kids happy.

Surviving along with is mother are his wife, Bridget Jasinski Zeagler, whom he married May 4, 1968; two brothers, Rev. Donald Zeagler of Virginia and John Zeagler; his sister, Patricia Rosone of Avon; his sister-in-law, Joan (late Ken) Dispenza of Batavia; three brothers-in-law, Lenny (Sharon) Jasinski of Batavia, Richard (Mary) Jasinski of Elba and Tom (Sue) Jasinski of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is the brother of the late David Zeagler who passed away in 1959.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021, Bergen Swamp Preservation Society, P.O. Box 460, Bergen, New York 14416 or Volunteers for Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Bob’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Judith had an extensive legal career in Buffalo and Rochester where she worked as a Court Reporter and Legal Secretary. She was a lover of fine arts and gardening.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband; Jon B. Peterson of Rochester; son Erik Peterson of Rochester; foster daughter Leeann Campany of Rochester; siblings Patricia (Donald) Smith of Wilson, Mary (Wayne) Keifman of Grand Island, Ellen (Joaquin) Aymerich of Naples, William (Paula) Mosman Jr. of Batavia, Daniel (Karen) Mosman of Boston, MA and Nancy (John Corey) Mosman of Williamsville; along with many nieces, nephews and 2 great nieces.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday November 6, 2016 from 1:00-3:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020 where a 3:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Alliance Foundation Elm & Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263. www.roswellpark.org/giving. 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.

Age 35, of Pavilion, died peacefully Wednesday morning November 2, 2016 at her parents' home while under the care of Hospice and her family. She was born April 8, 1981 in Batavia a daughter of George T. and Mary Jo (Dick) Davis, Jr. of Batavia. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William (Mary) Pratt and paternal grandparents, George T. (Mary) Davis, Sr. 

Danielle was employed by Lakes Plains Dialysis  and was a member of Mary Immaculate R.C. Church in East Bethany. She loved her work and was an avid hunter, Danielle's life was her family especially her sweet daughter, Madison and watching her play sports and dance. 

Surviving along with her parents is her loving husband, Jeffrey J. Maniace and their beloved daughter, Madison of Pavilion; sister, Jennifer (Chris) Brown of Alexander; father and mother-in-law, Michael (Beverly) Maniace of Batavia; brother-in-law, Michael (Emilie) Maniace of NC; sister-in-law, Natalie (David) Rimmer of SC;  nieces, Kaylee Brown, Ryleigh Rimmer and nephew, DJ Rimmer along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Danielle's family will be present from 4-8PM on Sunday November 6 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life service will take place 10:30AM Monday Nov. 7, Officiated by Rev. Richard Czimar. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Homecare & Hospice 29 Liberty Street Batavia. 

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

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

Age 83, of Batavia, died peacefully Wednesday November 2, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born June 10, 1933 in Trucksville, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Smythe) Williams, also preceded in death by husbands, Melvin Kapperman and Harold Hale; son, Brian Kapperman; grandson, Charles F. Hensel; siblings, George Williams and Irene Martin.   

Margaret was a longtime member of the East Bethany Presbyterian Church and worked for many years at Genesee Community College. She enjoyed her card club for many years, a volunteer organizer for the senior meal site in East Bethany and was known for knitting especially her "GG Blanket". 

Surviving are her children, Brad (Brenda Cunningham) Kapperman of Batavia, Barb (Jim Carpenter) Kapperman of Batavia, Brenda (Dick) Stearns of Canandaigua and Bev (Bruce) Torquato of Batavia; brother, Frederick Williams of Cheektowaga; sister-in-law, Joanne Williams; 4 grandchildren, Allison (Dennie) Lougheed, Laura Kulikowski, Nikki (Michael Pepe) Hall and Geoff (Amie) Handy along with 8 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children and several nieces and nephews.  

The family will be present from 5-7PM on Saturday Nov. 5 and Sunday Nov. 6 from 12-2PM at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Life will begin at 2PM. Memorials in her memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, NY 14020.

Margaret's family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of the Genesee County Nursing Home for the wonderful care provided their mother and grandmother over the last year. 

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 KAPPERMAN-HALE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

Age 72, of Batavia, died Sunday morning October 30, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1944 in Altoona, PA a son of the late Lester C. and Betty (Robison) Anderson, Sr. 

Andy was a proud United States Army Veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne Division. A longtime employee of Wright Beverage Distributors until his retirement. He had a love for the outdoors, hunting and hiking, he enjoyed camping in the summer, cruising in the winter and was a tireless volunteer at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He always had at his side his faithful 4 legged companion, Wiley and will be remembered as the wonderful father he was and a great "PA" to his grandchildren. 

Surviving is his beloved wife, Stacey (Schneider) Anderson of Batavia; sons, Dane (Melanie) Anderson of Corfu, Evan Anderson of Batavia, Erik (Nicole) Anderson of Darien and Chad (Dominique) Nell of CA; siblings, Jack Anderson of Rochester, Melody (John) Tanza of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Hannah, Logan, Cameron, Liliana and Genevieve; dear friends, Jim (Judy) Russell of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews. 

The Anderson family will be present from 4-8PM on Wednesday November 2 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where a Celebration of Andy's Life will take place at 11:30AM Thursday November 3, followed by Military Honors. Memorials in his memory are suggested to the NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia Activities Fund 220 Richmond Ave. Batavia. 

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

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