Obituaries

Wolfgang Peter Niedt was born on April 29, 1940 in Wuppertal Germany, the youngest of the four children of Wilhelm Niedt and Hilda Niedt (Wolhgemuth).  Born into the Second World War and raised in the rubble of the aftermath, his earliest memories were of hunger and struggle to survive. He and his siblings survived this difficult time with love, strength and humor led by their beloved and revered mother (Wilhelm Niedt had died in the latter days of the war).

He arrived in New York on a Saturday in late June 1958.  He joined his brother and uncle George Heil working at Armor Elevator that Monday.  He would work at Armor for the next 17 years.After Armor Elevator moved its manufacturing out of New York City, Wolfgang branched out into many areas of metal fabrication including the making of steel wool and department store fixtures.  He settle in to a defense contractor company Fleetwood Metal.  From there he would launch his American dream his own company: Innovative Metal Fabricators.

Twice married and divorced he was the father of two loving sons.

He is survived by; his sons Peter and Patrick Niedt of New York City; his sister and brother-in-law Helga and Dieter Baumann of Batavia; his Brother and sister-in-law Willi and Barbara Niedt of Honesdale PA and his beloved nieces Birgitt Hammond and Linda Conroy of Batavia.

There will be calling hours from 11:00AM to 1:00PM on Sunday January 17, 2016 followed by a Memorial Service from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc.  333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty Street, Batavia, New York 14020. 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.

Helen was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Rochester. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, book binding and reading.

She is survived by son Nicholas (Anna) Catino of Piffard; daughters Catherine Pangrazio (Timothy Shanks) of Elba, Theresa Cadieux-Milliken of Rochester, Frances (Rick) Wright of CT; Brother Thomas (Diane) Parker of Mayville; sister Pearl Hartwig of VA; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday January 18, 2016 from 4-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00 Noon Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday January 19, 2016 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army 529 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  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 70, of Bemus Point, NY, died Tuesday January 5, 2016 at his home. He was born November 8, 1945 in Syracuse, NY a son of the late, John G. and Mary F. (Lynk) Kratz, Sr.

John was a member of the BAC Local #3 Union of Brick Layers & Allied Craft workers, having worked for Alpha Masonry Construction Co., Inc. He enjoyed reading, watching movies, was an avid Sabers and NY Giants fan. John had strong faith in the Lord and will be remembered for his "big heart" and generosity.

Surviving are his sons, John (Jill) Kratz of Batavia and their children, Colin, Kaylie & Kaitlin; William J. (Alicia) Kratz of Syracuse and close friend, Michelle Brown.

There is no prior visitation and funeral services will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made to the Catie Hoch Foundation, 67 Catherine St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

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

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

Jon was a graduate of Perry High School and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering at Alfred State College. He worked for the former Kaustine Furnace and Tank Corp. in Perry, Bell Trucking in Perry and Oxbo International in Byron.He was a former member of the Perry Center Fire Department, Perry Center Rescue Squad, and the Perry Emergency Ambulance. He was a skeet shooter for the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club in the Western New York Rod and Gun Club. For a number of years, he operated his weight transfer sled, “The Blue Intimidator” at tractor pulls. Jon’s passion was racing where he loved to race his ’69 Nova at the Empire Dragway in Leicester. He enjoyed watching NASCAR Races and spending time with his family, especially with his granddaughters. Jon will be remembered for his “refreshingly honest” and quick witted humor.

He is survived by his wifePaula J. (VanBuren) Mollnow whom he married on April 27, 1974; 3 daughters Amanda (John) Monteleone of Perry, Kristi (Jeremy) Palmer of Vista, CA., Heather (Jerad) Hewitt of Cornelius, NC.;  2 sisters Katherine (Douglas) Watson of Bedford, TX., Mary (Timothy) Kowasz of Perry; 2 brothers Daniel Mollnow of Honeoye Falls, Steven (Theresa) Mollnow of Perry; 2 brothers-in-law David (Jacky Xia) VanBuren of Platteville, WI., Eric VanBuren of Webster,TX.;  sister-in-law Patricia VanBuren of Silver Spring; 6 grandchildren Madelyn, Olivia and Gabriella Monteleone, Joie and Luca Palmer a, Norah Hewitt along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday January 14th at the Eaton Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 15th at 11:00am at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute (Brain Tumor Research Dept.) 601 Elmwood Ave. Box 704 Rochester, New York  14642, AddingCandles.com P.O. Box 10717 Rochester, New York  14610 or to the Perry Center Fire Dept. P.O. Box 204 Perry, New York 14530. 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.

Jean was a member of the Town of Batavia Fire Department ladies auxiliary. She loved animals, especially horses and was always helping strays. Jean and her late husband loved their Cadillac’s. She was an avid Bingo player. Jean loved playing in Vegas and Foxwoods. What Jean loved and enjoyed most however was her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived her daughters Constance (Mark) Post of Byron, Lori (Andrew) Henry-Draper of Batavia; brother Gerald (Jean) Lindke of Gasport; sister Betty (Robert) Williams of Akron; 4 grandchildren Johnathan (Fiancé Stacey Hahn) Post, Amanda (Joshua) Knauss, Sean and Coltin Henry along with many nieces, nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 13, 2016 from 3:30 PM- 7:30 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 14, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Avenue Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to www.spayourstrays.info.  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.

Batavia - Joseph Ogozaly, Jr., 58, of Batavia, died Saturday (January 9, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Joseph was born May 3, 1957 in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph and Annette (Cintorino) Ogozaly.

A graduate of Pembroke High School, Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking walks outdoors.  Joe is a veteran, serving with the United States Air Force. He enjoyed amateur radio and was a member of the Orleans County Amateur Radio Club.

Survivors include a brother, Andrew (Darlene) Ogozaly of Batavia; a niece, Melissa (Dave) Troche of Virginia Beach, VA and a great-niece, Adrianna Troche of Virginia Beach, VA.

Joseph is predeceased by his nephew, Michael Ogozaly and his grandparents, Andrew and Mary Cintorino.  

Calling hours are Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours.  Burial with full Military Honors will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Grandview Cemetery, Batavia. Memorials may be made to the family. 

Mr. Lougheed was born November 6, 1961 in Rochester, a son of the late Dixon Lougheed, Sr. and the late Joann (Streb) Bianchi.

Doc was a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion and a past member of the Moose Lodge #1132 in LeRoy.  He loved to cook, play the guitar and piano and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and for always being the life of the party. 

Surviving are two brothers, Dixon (Cheryl) Lougheed, Jr. of Rochester, and Dan Lougheed of FL; and three sisters, Debra (Steve Greene) Dutton of Anahuac, TX, Deann (Tony) Distaffen of Rochester, and Dina (Thomas) Wolfe of Greece.  His lifelong friend, Roger Ridd of Bergen, along with several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Streb.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Street, Bergen; where Doc’s Funeral Service will immediately follow calling at 7 p.m.  Burial will be held privately in Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion, Merrill-Sackett-White Post #575, P.O. Box 207, Bergen, NY 14416.

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

Michael R. Houseknecht 38, local businessman and life-long resident of Batavia died most unexpectedly on January 7th.  

Michae

Michael was born on May 2nd, 1977.  He is survived by his truly bereaved parents, his mother Sheila Mitchell of Batavia, and his father and stepmother Ralph (Buddy) Houseknecht, Jr. and Katy Gorton Houseknecht of Perry and Bonita Springs, Florida; his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Agnes Houseknecht, Sr. of Stafford.  

He is also survived by his in laws, Timothy and Margaret Thornton, sister and brother in law Bridget (David) Uberty along with nieces Allison, Emma-Kate and Lily, brother and sister in law Kevin (Sarah) Thornton; aunts and uncles, Greg Houseknecht, Mary Kay (Bill) Barton, Thomas (Lynn) Houseknecht, Tim (Sue) Houseknecht, John Houseknecht and Aunt Katie (Gary) Berger. 

Michael was a 1995 graduate of Batavia High School.  He earned a baccalaureate degree in business from SUNY Brockport in 1999.  From there, Michael went on to achieve success as a business owner, both in his former role as co-owner of Loose Ends Vending and in his current endeavors as owner of both Statewide Machinery and House O’Laundry.  

In addition to his accomplishments in industry and the business world, Mike had many outside interests.  He loved to play golf, boat, attend sporting events and concerts with his family and friends.   He always found the time to volunteer as a soccer coach for his girl’s teams, assisted modified basketball coach for his daughter Meghan's team, and serve on the Board of Governors at Stafford Country Club.  Mike will be loved and remembered forever by his family and friends.  His devotion, loyalty and generous spirit made him a remarkable man; one that many were fortunate to consider a friend.   Eternally etched in our hearts and minds will be his contagious full body laugh, his inability to whisper, his sharp wit and memorable one liners.  Mike was a man that commanded a room and made it a funnier, happier place once he was in it.  His love of laughter and levity in all situations was a gift he shared with all who knew him. 

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, the family suggests contributions made in Michael’s memory to the Michael Napoleone Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 267, Batavia, New York 14021 or online at www.michaelshope.org. This was a cause that was near and dear to Mike’s heart. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

He is survived by his nieces and nephew Deborah Pautler of Long Island, Thomas (Diane) Pautler of Utah, Dawna (Jacque) Thompson of Berne, NY, Brenda (Michael) Post of Alexander,NY and Cindy  Laney of Georgia; cousins Linda and Diana Dent of Bradford, PA; brothers-in-law Harry (late Joyce) Thomas of TN, and John (Barbara) Pautler of FL.

Miles retired from WIVB-TV after many years and continued to volunteer annually at their Erie County Fair Booth.  Miles had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, was a Reiki Master, Hypnotist, and a Korean Army Veteran.

Miles chose to have no calling hours or memorial services.  Miles spent his life giving to others.  In that spirit, his final gift was a donation of his organs.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Erie County SPCA 205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, New York 14150. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Stafford ~ Nina Marlene Paladino Vicary, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called home at age 68 on January 6, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

     Mrs. Vicary was born June 15, 1947 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret DeMars Paladino.

     She worked for about 20 years in the admissions department of SUNY College at Brockport and then for about 10 years as an administrative assistant at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia.

     She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, David G. Vicary; her children, Mary Margaret (Buddy) Johnson of Rock Hill, SC, Bonnie Jean Vicary of LeRoy and David G. Vicary Jr. of Asheville, NC; her 6 treasured grandsons, Andrew Vicary, Nicholas Nobles, David Vicary III, Logan Vicary, Dalton Cowell and Colton (CJ) Cowell; her 3 sisters, Alice Macaluso of Batavia, Marjorie Buckley of Batavia and Joann (Michael) Wrobleski of Eden Prairie, MN, along with several beloved nieces, nephews and children born of her heart.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, William Paladino.

     Family and friends may call on Friday from 2 ~ 4 and 7 ~ 9 at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Nina's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY, with interment in Stafford Rural Cemetery to follow.

      Memorials are suggested to either Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St., Batavia, N.Y., 14020, Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or Wilmot Cancer Center, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, N.Y. 14627.

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

Dorothy graduated from Batavia High School in 1949 and was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church. She was a homemaker, and worked part time at C.L. Carr Company. Dorothy also volunteered at the V.A. Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years Gerald Maley of Batavia; children Barbara (Penn) Pixley of Lancaster, OH., Douglas (Sharon) and William Maley both of Rochester, , Janice Maley of Rochester; sister Ruth Blossom of Batavia; sisters-in-law Regina Perkowski of Batavia, Donna (James) West of Port Huron MI; 6 grandchildren Brian (Meghan), Jennifer (Anthony), Juliana, Alexandria (Fiancé Josh), Victoria, Daniel; great-granddaughter Caroline; great-grandson Luke along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday January 8, 2016 from 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Saturday January 9, 2016 at the Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation www.parkinson.org or 200 S.E 1^st Street Suite 800 Miami, Florida 33131 or the Activities Fund at the NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia 220 Richmond Ave. in Batavia.  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.

Longtime resident of Batavia, NY and recently of Horseheads, NY passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the age of 102. She was born on November 1, 1913 in Oakfield, NY, a daughter of the late James and Vina Taylor Fuller.  Catherine is predeceased by her husband, Vincent R. Callahan; son, Robert V. Callahan; son-in-law, Craig Gorman; siblings, Marion Willson and Gerald Fuller.  She is survived by her daughter, Ann Gorman of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Kelli (John) Fesetch, Gus (Tiffanie) Gorman, Tom Callahan and Kate Gorman; four great grandchildren and other extended family members.  Throughout her life she was devoted to her faith and her family. For all of her 102 years, she always stayed true to her "old school" values and the Buffalo Bills. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Bethany Courtyard and Manor for all of  their loving care they gave her. Friends are invited to a Mass of Requiem at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main St., Batavia, NY on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11am with Mother Bonnie Morris, celebrant. She will be placed alongside her husband in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum immediately following. The family graciously accepts remembrances with donations in Catherine’s memory to a charities of one's choice. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed in Catherine’s Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com

Ann Marie worked as a CNA at Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Above all else, she was a devoted house wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Ciraolo of Oakfield; sons Joseph and Samuel Ciraolo of Oakfield and Antonio Ciraolo of Japan; brothers Mike (Flo) Moser of Pembroke, Mark (Bonnie) Moser of E. Bethany, James (Kim) Moser of Bergen and sister Marilyn Moser of Hartland along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 4:00PM Memorial Service will be held on Thursday January 7, 2016 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 to be distributed to various charities. 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.

In 1984 she married Mark Eddy and together they raised three children. Heide worked as a School Aid/Monitor for the Pioneer School District for over 10 years, and was particularly known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and unfiltered thoughts.

Heide is survived by her husband Mark, sons Bradley and Jeffery, her daughter Cindy and her granddaughters Haylee and Naomi.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 4 PM-7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An Intimate Service will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Heide’s name to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA  22312. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Byron - Karen L. Sharp, 70, of Byron, a Registered Nurse at Attica Prison, prior to her retirement in 2012, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her home in Byron.

Mrs. Sharp was born June 6, 1945 in Albion, the daughter of the late Clifford and Virginia Standish.

She was a former member of the Byron Rescue Squad and enjoyed baking, cooking, yardwork and raising horses.  She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford L. Sharp, whom she married March 18, 1972; her children, Larry (Donna) Sharp of GA, Michele Arcouette of MS, Shari Sharp of PA and Aaron (Pam) Sharp of Byron; a brother, Harvey (Jackie) McMurray of MS; her dear friend, Vicki Novak of Byron; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.   

Friends may call on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 51 S. Lake St., Bergen, where services will immediately follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Byron Rescue Squad, PO Box 210, Byron, NY 14422.  Private burial will be in North Byron Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com