Obituaries

   Dr. Gerace was a 1952 graduate of Batavia High School and earned both his B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He held positions at Solvay Chemical in Syracuse, Xerox in Rochester, and Amoco in Chicago, earning 5 patents over the course of his career. He was a loved husband, father, and grandfather, who gave enthusiastically of his time volunteering for church, school, and numerous service organizations over his life.

   Surviving is his beloved wife with whom he would have shared their 49th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2014, Jeanette (Mancuso) Gerace of Batavia; daughter, Maria (John) Hoffman of Tampa, FL and their children, Justin, James & Jacqueline Hoffman; son, Christopher (Jennifer) Gerace of Victor, NY and their children, Stephen & Anna Gerace; sister, Eileen Gerace of Canandaigua, NY; brother, Thomas (Jane) Gerace of Farmington, NY along with several niecesand nephews.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:30 a.m. Wednesday July 9, 2014 followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's Site) 303 East Main Street in Batavia, concelebrated by Rev. Robert E. Waters and Monsignor Leo McCarthy. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and the family suggests memorials to the All Apostles Society of St. Joseph's Catholic School 2 Summit Street Batavia, New York 14020.  

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

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

   Mike was a veteran of the US Marine Corps where he served as an Arctic expert and loved the time spent traveling the world. He was the owner/operator of Franklin Street Electric for the past 23 years with much of his work in the Monroe county area being a subcontractor for Woodstone Custom Homes, Inc.

   Many years ago The "Ooch" Family camping group was formed and over the years some of Mike's happiest and most memorable moments were spent on these trips. He enjoyed his neighbors on Franklin Street and was always there to lend a helping hand. Mike enjoyed bowling and golf and achieved the famed "hole-in-one", he loved his four legged companions and will be remembered as a generous, caring, giving man.

   Mikes family was most important to him, he was the best uncle to his 18 nieces and nephews, his "first children" until his most heartfelt time when he and Deirdre made their adventurous journey to Russia to adopt Lidia & Dylan and complete their family. From that day on Mike was an incredible dad, he was an assistant scout leader for Dylan & Troop #6069, assistant coach for Lidia's softball team, "Batavia Angels" and was always there to cheer on his kids at hockey, baseball and soccer. He was so very proud of his family and the life that he and Deirdre built together and those memories will live on forever.

   Surviving along with his parents, is the love of his life the past 24 years, Deirdre (McGinnis) Pehrson of Batavia; his beautiful children, Lidia and Dylan at home; brothers and sisters, Deborah (Anders) Hagelin of Idaho, Timothy Pehrson of Batavia, Daniel (Laura) Pehrson of TX, Cynthia (John) Canale of Batavia, Barbara (Charlie) Pangrazio of Elba and Christine (Erik Salute) Pehrson of Batavia; sisters-in-law, Denise (Donnie) Bullard of Saratoga Springs, NY and Cathy (Tony) DeMare of Elba; nieces and nephews, Ben, Matt & Mackenzie Bullard; Rebecca & Nathan Canale; Chelsie, Marissa, Spencer & Jacob Pangrazio; David, Jayd & Kaylee Bodin; Michael & Lauren Pissott; Joshua & Amber Pehrson; Amanda & Jessica DeMare along with many friends, neighbors past & present.

   Family and friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Monday July 7, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road, New York 14020. Please gather at St. Paul's Lutheran Church  31 Washington Ave. in Batavia on Tuesday July 8 where Michael's funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery with full military honors and memorials in his memory are suggested to the family for a future memorial in his name.           

Please share your memories of Mike, with his family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

Oakfield - Roger S. "Duffy" Ingalsbe, 61, of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Sunday, (June 29, 2014) at Unity Health System, in Rochester.

Mr. Ingalsbe was born February 25, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Otis J. and Viva (Kinne) Ingalsbe.

Duffy was a member of the Eagle Creek Yacht Club and greatly enjoyed fishing and boating.  He loved spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne (Thompson) Ingalsbe; a daughter, Tara (Fiancé Nolan Rubeun) Ingalsbe of Basom; a son, Ryan (Rachel) Ingalsbe of Camillus; a granddaughter, Estella Ingalsbe; and siblings, Michael (Arlene) Ingalsbe of El Mirage, AZ, and Dawn (Joe) Cassidy of Basom.  Duffy is also survived by Jean DiCenso, Cheryl and Chrissy McDonald all of Oakfield; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to celebrate Duffy’s life from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday (July 6, 2014) at the Alabama Fire Hall, 2230 Judge Road, Basom.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  Burial will be held privately in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

     Mrs. O'Geen was born September 22, 1919 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Corrado Strollo.

     She will be remembered as a very loving person, who was very active and full of energy.  She enjoyed working around her yard, bingo and visiting with her family.

     She is survived by her siblings, Rose Strollo of Batavia, Florence Macaluso of LeRoy, Albert Strollo of Batavia and Anthony (Jean) Strollo of Byron, along with many nieces and nephews. 

     She was predeceased by her husband, John O'Geen, and her siblings, Mary (Alfonso) Ficarella, Pauline (Joseph) O'Geen, Frances Miceli, Michael (Ann) Strollo and Alfred (Mary) Strollo.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 3 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Rite of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Oratory, 27 Lake St., LeRoy, with interment to follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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

Ryan is survived by his son Noah English, a brother Brett A. English and his grandmother Joy E. (John) Livermore along with many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday July 3, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday July 4, 2014 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica where he will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to set up a fund for his son Noah.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

JOSEPHINE N. BOYD - Age 88, of Batavia, died peacefully Saturday morning June 28, 2014 at her home. She was born August 30, 1925 in Batavia, NY to the late Sidney and Jane (McCarthy) Nevin also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Warner, Phil Luttrell and Freda Gamble.

   Mrs. Boyd was a telephone operator for the former NY Telephone and a member of the Telephone Pioneers, she enjoyed golf and playing cards.

   Surviving is her beloved husband of over 50 years, James Boyd of Batavia; daughter, Deborah (William) Evans of Reno, NV; a granddaughter, several nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors past & present.

   Family and friends may visit from 1-2 p.m. Thursday July 3, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road, New York 14020 where funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials in her memory are suggested to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York.           

Please share your memories of Josephine, with her family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

   Mr. Busenlehner was retired from USF Holland and is a United States Army Veteran. An active Mason and past DDGM of the Genesee & Wyoming District and a member of the Masonic War Veterans.

   Surviving along with his mother are his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Kenneth, sister, Barbara along with many nieces and nephews.

   Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a Masonic service and military honors. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to any Masonic charity.  

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

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

Brad worked as an Industrial Training Supervisor at Attica Correctional Facility and had 20 years with New York State Dept of Corrections. He was a man of many talents including maple syruping, bee keeping and woodworking. Brad was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt. He enjoyed traveling especially with his wife Colleen and he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need of anything.

Bradley is survived by his beloved wife Colleen L. (Steves) Wolcott of Dale; daughter Jessica M. Wolcott of Pavilion; step-children Chad D. Klier of Lancaster and Kristie D. Kleir of FL; brothers Gregory D. of Caledonia; Timothy R. (Dawn) of Attica; sisters Christine M. McCulloch of Dale; Jennifer L. Crane of Bethany; two step-grandchildren Branden and Paige Rieser-Klier, father and mother in law  Henry (Penny) Steves of Alexander,  brothers and sisters in laws Henry (Sue) Steves of NC, Gary and Tammy (Steves) Bogardus of Attica, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday July 1, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at the Funeral Home. Brad will be laid to rest in Dale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wyoming Hook & Ladder Company 26 Maple Street Wyoming, NY 14591 or to Mercy Flight at www.mercyflight.org.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
 

     Mrs. Hardy was born February 12, 1924, a daughter of the late Lynn and Margaret Wood Sr.

     She is survived by her children; Paul Hardy Sr. of LeRoy, John Hardy of Lockport and Anna Hutton of LeRoy, a brother, Lynn (Patti) Wood of Kent, 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Hardy, a son, James Hardy and a daughter in law, Dianna Hardy.

     There are no prior calling hours.  Services and interment in St. Francis Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.  Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Hardy's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mrs. Hardy and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.

   Mr. Pomeroy spent all his life in Unadilla until he and his wife moved to the Village Green six months ago. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colgate University in 1941 and was a member of the Commons Club and Phi Beta Kappa.

   Carl was employed at Bendix in Sidney, NY for 41 years retiring in 1982 as Engineering Manager in charge of the Engineering Materials Lab. While at Bendix he belonged to the Society of Plastics Engineers, The American Society for Testing Materials and the Aerospace Committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He was the Bendix Corporate Gatekeeper responsible for expertise in Plastics and Elastomers for all Bendix Divisions.

   He belonged to the Lewis H. Morgan Chapter of the New York State Archeological Association and the Eastern States Archeological Association, The Sidney Engineers Club and the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce. He was a Past President of Freedom Lodge #324 F & A.M., and a member of the Walter L. Hunt Chapter R.A.M.

   He was a professional musician in the 40's belonging to the Musicians Union. He was a competitive bowler for over 40 years, belonging to a number of leagues in the Sidney Bowling Association. He was inducted into the Tri-County Bowling Hall of Fame in September 1992.

   He is survived by his loving wife, Lona M. (Root) Pomeroy of LeRoy after sharing  their 72nd wedding anniversary on May 14, 2014; daughters, Diane (William E.) Wormsley of Durham, NC and Laraine (William E.) Caton of Batavia; grandchildren, Edward J. (Paula) Caton of Stafford, Ellen C. (Adam) Brokaw of Batavia and Patai B. (Stephanie) Wormsley of Harrisburg, PA; great-grandchildren, Carson, Carly & Bailey.     

   Family and friends may visit from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York. A graveside remembrance service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2 at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Unadilla, NY where he will be laid to rest. Memorials in his memory are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. 

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

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

Michael was a 1988 Batavia High School graduate. He was extremely proud of being elected Town Supervisor of Attica. He currently worked as a village employee, and previously for the Department of Works in Batavia.  Michael just started riding motorcycles with the Patriot Guard Riders.  He loved his nieces and nephews and enjoyed his friends, coffee shops, farming and camping. He was known for being easy going, helping others and always smiling. People that knew him would say that he was a jokester and there wasn’t a mean bone in his body.

Michael is survived by his wife Janet (Ahl) Smart of Attica, son Riley Malone of Batavia, mother-in-law Barbara Ahl of Attica, brother Douglas (Bernadette) Smart of Batavia, sisters Sue (Frank) Henry of TX; Janice (George Arnold) Smart of Batavia, sisters-in-law Deborah (Harold) Cratsley of Attica; Sandra (Gordon Biehl) Prusak of Attica, nieces and nephews Jennifer Sweet; Erica, Kayla, and Jessie Henry; Steven Cotter II; Jeremy Arnold; Douglas Smart Jr.; Brandon and Tyler Smart; James Prusak Jr.; Amanda Cratsley along with several great nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends may call from 7:00 PM - 9:00PM on Tuesday  July 1, 2014 and 10:00AM - 11:00AM on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 75 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Michael will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Department 11 Water St. Attica, NY 14011.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

Charles K. Thayer, 90, of Pembroke, a farmer all his life, died Wednesday (June 25, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Thayer was born in Perry Jan. 16, 1924.  He was a son of Herman Thayer and Stella Safford Thayer Schiller and a stepson of Daniel Schiller.  A graduate of Perry Central School, he worked in the Perry Knitting Mill and on various farms until 1959, when he bought his own dairy farm, Gra-Chuck Farm, in Pembroke.  He also drove school bus for Pembroke Central School in the 1960s.  He lived a simple life, and was known as a hard worker who took care of his family and farm.  He had a great sense of humor and knew how to tell a good story. He also enjoyed woodworking.

He and his wife, Grace Snyder Thayer of Pembroke, celebrated their 68^th wedding anniversary Feb. 9.

Mr. Thayer was the brother of the late Ellis and LaVerne Thayer and Edith Bathrick, and stepbrother of the late Perry Schiller.

Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Sharon (late Kenneth) Larsen of Pembroke, Douglas (Shirley) Thayer of Watkins Glen, Daniel (Tracy) Thayer of Pembroke and Melody (Thomas) Gorman of Kirkville.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Jennifer (Thomas Thrane) Larsen Fuller of Schuylerville, Charles Larsen of Oakfield, Nicholas Thayer of Watkins Glen; Sarah, Danielle and Zoe Thayer, all of Pembroke; Cassandra, Patrick and Michael Gorman, all of Kirkville; Christine Gorman of East Syracuse; and Jennifer (John) Draper of Oakfield; and five great-grandchildren, Noel and Julian Thayer-Sunseri  of Pembroke, Iliana and Camden Draper of Oakfield and Ryan Gardner of East Syracuse.  A sister, Joan Nevinger of Florida, and many nieces and nephews also survive.

There are no calling hours. Services are private.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

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

CLYDE WILLIAM DICKES – Age 78, lifelong resident of Elba, died peacefully Sunday morning June 22, 2014 in Topsail Island, NC. He was born October 24, 1935 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Edward & Marian (Hoy) Dickes, also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred (Seibert); siblings, Richard, Gary and Elaine Kaufman, Francis Hoy.

   Mr. Dickes retired from Birdseye Foods in Brockport in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and was an avid golfer

   Surviving is his companion, Sandy Wills of Elba; son, Patrick (Cheryl Mcrae) Dickes of Manlius, NY; daughters, Vicki (Mark) McShane of Lacona, NY, Michele (Anthony) Buczek of E. Bethany, NY and Liza (Russ) Peet of LeRoy, NY; brothers, Neal (Sharon) Dickes, Thomas (Sandy) Dickes & Terry (Peggy) Dickes all of Batavia; sister, Lynda Dickes of Chapel Hill, NC; sister-in-law, Frances Dickes of Elba; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday June 30, 2014 at Springvale Cemetery in Elba where he will be laid to rest. The family suggests memorials in his memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

   A gathering will be held at the Elba Rec. Hall following the service.  

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

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