Obituaries

Rachael J. Orzel, 82 of Mt. Morris, formerly of Perry and Buffalo. Died May 8, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Rome, New York on February 1, 1929. She is daughter of the late William (Edna Barnes) Irvine and  was raised by the late John and Laura Schoeflin. Mrs. Orzel worked for many years at Martin Dry Cleaner and Laundry of Warsaw, she then moved to Buffalo and worked at the Pratt and Lambert Paint Factory until her retirement. She loved to crochet and embroider, making several afgans & quilts. Mrs. Orzel was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, loved dogs, a “good” cup of coffee and visiting with her niece. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Orzel (1998), brother Robert Irvine, Sr., sister Margaret (Frank) Pitcock, sister-in-law Florence Irvine, and great nephew Jason Weber.


 She is survived by her niece Carol (Carl) Weber of Perry, Nephew Robert Irvine, Jr. of Albion; brother-in-law Robert Orzel of Buffalo; great nephews Aaron (Pam) Weber of Avon; John (Elaine) Jones of Ortonville, MI; great niece Kimberley (Curtis) Schroth of LeRoy; along with 8 great-great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday May 10, 2011 from 6 to 7 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry. Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at the funeral home. Entombment will take place at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society ATTN: Stacie Waddell, Relay for Life Wyoming County Memorial for Rachael Orzel 101 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Gerald M. Olin, Jr. 76 of Perry, NY. Died May 3, 2011 in Bergen, NY due to a trucking accident. Born March 5, 1935 in Perry Center to the late Gerald M. (Lenora E. Mason) Olin, Sr.. Gerald drove truck for Kuszulyk of Batavia. Mr. Olin was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. He would often describe himself as a “Jack of all trades and master of none”. Mr. Olin was a member of the Warsaw Moose Club and enjoyed car races. He loved his family, loved to work and planned never to retire. He is preceded in death by a son Dale Olin.
  
He survived by his wife Patricia M. (Mattoon) Olin of Perry; sons Douglas (Ardell) Olin of Batavia; Daniel (Carrie) Olin of Perry; David (Katherine) Olin of Henrietta; Duane (Sheila) Olin of Perry; step-children Michelle (Timothy) Post of Perry; Kit (Greg) Potwora of Batavia; James VanScoter of Warsaw; brother Richard (Patricia) Olin of Crossville, TN; sisters Loretta (Merritt) Patrick of Leicester; Judy (Garrith) Seng of Topeka, KS; brother-in-law Ron (Marcia) Mattoon of Perry; 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren along with 8 nieces and 5 nephews also survive.

Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday May 6, 2011 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral Services will take place 10:00 AM on Saturday May 7, 2011 at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center.
 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or to the Perry Fire Department PO Box 243 Perry, NY 14530. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Batavia, New York 14530.

Dean W. Barrows, 89 of Mt. Morris, formerly of Perry. Died May 3, 2011 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris. Born in Perry, New York on January 13, 1922 to the late Arthur (Ruby Watson) Barrows. Mr. Barrows was involved in farming all of his life. He owned Barrows Trucking along with his own farm on the Geneseo Flats. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Perry. Mr. Barrows is preceded in death by his wife Rita Barrows (2009) and daughter Diane Barrows (1949).

He is survived by his son Randall Barrows of Perry; two grandchildren Mary Foley of Silver Springs; James Barrows of Perry; brother Robert Barrows of Mt. Morris; sisters Laura (Norm) McIntyre of Perry; Freda Reinheimer of Portland, OR; Joan Bly of North Chili; 6 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday May 5, 2011 from 10 to 11 AM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday May 5, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in West Perry Cemetery.
 

Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 11 Murray Hill Drive Mt. Morris, NY 14510. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 
 

Batavia- Miss Margaret E. Wagner, 86, of Batavia, secretary for MetLife Insurance in Batavia for 26 years, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Miss Wagner was born April 5, 1925 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late James and Bertha Rogers Wagner.

She was a member of the Batavia First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and also kept the records for the Sunday school classes.  She also worked and volunteered at the Salvation Army and for the Beckwith Insurance Company in Pembroke. She loved working in her yard, enjoyed outdoor activities and, no matter the situation; she always had a smile on her face.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Lois (Joseph) Gerace of Batavia, Rita Greco of Port Orchard, Washington, William (Elizabeth) Wagner of Alexander and Jane Sheppleman of Columbus, Ohio; great-nieces and great-nephews, Robert Gerace, John (fiancée Rhonda Saulsbury) Gerace and Karen (Scott) Rowland, all of Batavia, Nicolette (James) Linneman of Mississippi, Cindy Pfalzer of Michigan, Debbie (Barry) Newman and Hank Pfalzer, both of Texas, Cristin (Larry) Taylor of Washington, Richard (Jennifer) Wagner and Eric (Krista) Wagner, both of Alexander, Heidi (Eddie) Malowski of New Jersey and Jennifer (Troy) McLeland of Colorado and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She is the sister of the late Forrest Wagner.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia.  Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery, Alexander.

Memorials may be made to the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, New York 14020, Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or Salvation Army, 529 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. 

Age 74, of Batavia, passed away peacefully Monday May 2, 2011 at Crossroads House surrounded by his devoted family. He was born July 18, 1936 in Brooklyn , NY to the late Eugene & Charlotte (McNay) Brasington, he was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth.

     He is a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Batavia. He worked for many years as a Special Education Teacher at BOCES until his retirment in 1992. He worked part-time at the former Wick's Lumber and Valu Home Center. He enjoyed woodcarving, gardening, camping and traveling. He and and his wife enjoyed Florida in the winter months until his health prevented it. A very loving grandfather and great-grandfather he will be remembered as a wonderful father and husband.

     He is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis (Scoville) Brasington with whom he celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 25, 2010; loving daughters Charlotte (Greg) Crawford, Rhonda Brasington all of Batavia, Michelle (Bill) Smith of Corfu; brothers William (Ona) of Troy, PA; Douglas (Linda) of Maryland and Timothy Brasington of Cincinnati, OH; sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren Derrick (Emily) Crawford, Rick Blatt, Deanna (Rick Rumble Jr. ) Crawford, Ryan (Shannon McQueen) Blatt, Josh Farnsworth, Katelyn Gutowski & Samantha Smith; 6 great-grandchildren Liam & Norah Crawford, Kristian & Kaylee Tundo, Ricky & Logan Blatt along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Family and friends may attend visitation from 9-11 AM Wednesday May 4, 2011 at the Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine Street Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM, Celebrated by Pastor Donald Shirk. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery and in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to distribute to Jim's favorite charities.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE COMPLETED BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC AT 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHAEL AT (585)343-7500.

Jacklyn M. “Jackie Peanut” Rodgers, 27 of Caledonia, New York. Died April 26, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Dansville, New York on August 18, 1983 to Timothy Rodgers and Joyce (Barnhardt) Rodgers of Piffard. Jacklyn was a 2001 graduate of York Central School. She enjoyed scrapbooking, playing games, traveling, spending time with her niece and 2 nephews, her dog and cats, and just enjoyed “life”. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Frank (Margaret) Rodgers and grandfather Carl Barnhardt.

She is survived by her parents Timothy and Joyce Barnhardt Rodgers of Piffard, a sister: Stacy Rodgers of York, grandparents: Neal (Barbara) Green of Perry, Phyllis Barnhardt of Mt. Morris, Andrew “Papa” (Annie) Nobles of Victor, a niece: Ariel Stroud, 2 nephews: Zane and Logan Kingston, her best friend Tarryn Macauley of Charleston, SC, along with many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Friday April 29th from 1-3 and 7-9pm at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 30th at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home

Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, Maryland 20814. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com  or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
 

 Batavia- Mr. Paul N. Monachino, age 85, of Batavia, a retired manager of Texaco Inc.’s Ontario Station, past president of the board of directors of Genesee Region Independent Living Center and Sertoma Club of Western New York, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011at Unity Health System, in Rochester following a brief illness.

Mr. Monachino was born September 21, 1925 inBatavia, a son of the late Onofrio and Rose Marabella Monachino.

Mr. Monachino graduated from Elba High School and later moved to Batavia where he served on the City Zoning Board and with the Knights of Columbus. In 1986, he was elected Governor of the Sertoma Club of Western New York and was honored as Sertoman of the year for his work in speech and hearing therapy in 1990 and 1991. He also received the Community Spirit Award from the Genesee Region Independent Living Center in 2005.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Colantonio Monachino; daughter, Rosemarie Monachino of Batavia; daughter, Cheryl (Gary) Schmelzer of Depew and their family: Jill (Eric) Szpylman, Gary Schmelzer Jr. and Christine (Michael) Lopardi and their children: Alexander Hammann, Christina, Maria and Isabella Lopardi; daughter, Mary Jean (Rick) DiMartino of Cuba and their children: Megan, Richard, Eric and Shellie DiMartino; son, Paul (late Joan) Monachino of Elmira and their children: Kylie, Patrick and Ethan Monachino; four brothers, Samuel (Catherine) Monachino of Elba, Onofrio (Nancy) Monachino and Joseph (Anne) Monachino, both of Missouri and Thomas (late Joan) Monachino of Ohio, a sister, Suzanne (Donald) Drachenburg of Batavia; two brothers-in-law, Harry Capadano of Florida and Amos Groulx of Ogdensburg; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Monachino of Batavia and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is the brother of the late Patsy Monachino, Philippa (George) Burns, Betty Capadano and Pauline Groulx.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Prayers at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Ascension Parish - St. Anthony's Church, 122 Liberty Street, Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021 or to Ascension Parish, 19 Sumner Street, Batavia, New York 14020.  Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Eli Charles LaMendola, 67 of Batavia. Died April 24, 2011 at Lake Shore Health Center in Irving, NY after a long battle with the physical effects of Agent Orange exposure while on active duty during the Vietnam War. Born July 22, 1943 in Hamtramck, Michigan. He is son of the late Charles (Mariangela Castronova) LaMendola. Mr. LaMendola was employed by the Internal Revenue Service in Latham NY and returned to work for the Batavia Newspapers until he retired in 2010. He was a 1962 graduate of Notre Dame High School; he studied Business Administration and Accounting graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Armstrong University in Berkley CA. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran earning the Army commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, served with the 25th Infantry Division and he was proud to be a member of the Tropic Lightning Association. Eli loved to read, bicycle and he was a true conservationist; Eli was involved in preserving the environment and he frequently encouraged others to be aware of the earth’s limited resources. He was a quiet person who got along well with everyone and he rescued and cared for his longtime pet cat Brownie.

He is survived by his brothers Peter J. (Patricia) LaMendola of Olean NY, and Charles M. (Jacquelyn) LaMendola of Barneveld, NY. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.     

Calling hours will be held on Thursday April 28, 2011 from 9 to 11 AM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 14020. Funeral services will follow calling hours at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment in Grand View Cemetery with Military Honors.  

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com  or call (343-8260). Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Creamation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Mrs. Pillo was born in Ireland 78 years ago to the late Thomas and Nora Crehan Flanagan. Mrs. Pillo was retired from the former St. Jerome Hospital where she worked in the dietary department for over 25 years and she also worked for Advanced Imaging in Batavia. Margaret was a long time member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s),where she was a Eucharistic Minister, the Legion of Mary, the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church. She was a member of St. Jerome Hospital Guild and she loved to garden. She was preceded in death by her brothers Patrick, Thomas, Seamus and Christopher Flanagan and a sister Carmel Flanagan.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years Carl J. Pillo of Batavia, son Sean Pillo of North Carolina and daughter Deidre (fiancé Scott Emminger) Pillo of West Seneca. One Brother Larry Flanagan of Ireland, sisters Bridget Flanagan of Florida, Monica (James) Meehan and Elizabeth (Joseph) Stump both of Pennsylvania who survive along with 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday April 28, 2011 at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 W. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Prayers will be recited Friday at 9:00 AM at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s ), 303 East Main Street, Batavia NY 14020. Entombment will take place in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Batavia New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020, Notre Dame High School, 73 Union Street, Batavia NY 14020 or to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Kenneth I. McBride, 91 of Perry. Died April 22, 2011 at his home. Born January 24, 1920 in Leicester, NY. He is son of the late Clair (Jessie Lines)  McBride. Mr. McBride was the 1949 New York State Champion Sheep Sheerer. He did a lot of custom Sheep Sheering and custom field work until 1960. Ken was a longtime dairy farmer having bought his own farm in 1948 naming it McBride Farms and working on it right until the end. He was chairman of the group that put up the first lights for the Perry High School Football Team. Member of Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry and local 4-H. Ken was an avid Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orangeman fan but most of all loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. A very hard working and loving grandfather that will be missed by all. The family would like to thank Livingston County Hospice for all that they have done especially Jackie, Joanne and Dr. Reagan. He is preceded in death by a sister Helen McBride.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Jane A. (Black) McBride of Perry; sons Stephen McBride of Castile; Daniel (Sandra) McBride of Castile; daughters Pamela McBride of Leicester; Polly (Steven) Rice of Leicester; Patricia McBride of Perry; sisters Glayds (Robert) Graham of Hunt; Cynthia (Karl) Fischer of Perry; grandchildren Christopher (Jackie) McBride, Rebecca (Gerry) Kane, Jennifer Rice, Jessica McBride, Stephanie Rice, Benjamin Rice, Matthew McBride, Danielle McBride, Adam Willis, Alexis Taylor, great-grandchildren Bridget McBride, Brooke and Beau Slocum, Olivia Wiseman,  along with many several other nieces and  nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 PM on Monday April 25, 2011 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530.
Funeral Services will take place 10:00 AM on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Leicester Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Livingston County Hospice 2 Livingston County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530.
 

Frances M. Goral, 82 of Perry. Died April 21, 2011 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she had been residing. Born December 1, 1928 in Perry, New York. She is daughter of the late Andrew (Anna Lubera) Kolodziej. Frances worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill, Champion Products, and Infant Jesus Day Care in Perry, retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka Church) in Perry, where she was involved in the Catholic Women of Perry, a member of the Dom Polski Club in Perry where she was a former director. She enjoyed cooking, watching soap operas, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Goral who died in 2007, a son: Edward T. Goral who died in 1997, a son-in-law: John Claypoole , sister: Stella Bissell, and brothers: Chester, Casmier and John Kolodziej
 

She is survived by 3 Daughters: Rose Claypoole of Hamlin, Irene Goral of Perry, and Michele (Roger VanValkenburg) Webster of LeRoy, 1 son: John (Corinne) Goral of Perry, a daughter-in-law: Debra Smolak of Elma, 2 sisters: Helen Baker , and Jennie Wujanik both of Perry, a brother: Frank ”Hank” (Thelma) Kolodziej of Emmette, Idaho, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends may call on Tuesday April 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC 98 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday April 27th at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) in Perry at 11:00 AM. Interment at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Perry
 

Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House 333 Westmoreland Dr. Rochester, New York 14620 or to the Perry Public Library 70 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com or call (585) 237-2626. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530.

Jonathan Matthew Colby, 37 of Batavia. Died April 20, 2011 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born August 18, 1973 in Olean, NY. He is the son of Gary M. Colby of Olean, NY and Beverly Phillips Harter of South Dayton, NY. Mr. Colby was employed at Lowe’s in Orchard Park, NY. He was a 1991 graduate of Olean High School and a 1995 graduate of the University of Rochester. He taught a Latin Class at Notre Dame High School and was very involved in the annual Scholastic Bowl, where he was a regular “Johnny on the spot” practically running the show as it featured several high school students, coaches, a film crew, judges and a time-keeper. He was very supportive of the moderator who was his wife Cathy. He was the electronic response operator for the Scholastic Bowl. Jonathan was an avid sports enthusiast of the Batavia Muckdogs, Buffalo Sabres and Bills and the New York Yankees.

He is survived by his wife of 14 ½ years Cathryn Jursted Colby of Batavia, his daughter Aurelia Juliet Colby of Batavia, his father and step mother Gary M. (Gayle) Colby of Olean, mother and step father Beverly (Gary) Harter of South Dayton, brother Brandon (Peggy) Zaleski of Bergen, sisters Renee (Devon) Callahan of West Point, NY, Kerri (Andrew) Scull of Olean, and Tabitha (Robert) Bergevin of Franklinville, NY. Also survived by paternal grandfather Herbert “Skip” Colby of Blasdell, NY, maternal grandmother Mabel Phillips of Alleghany, NY, father in law Lin (Linda) Jursted of Wyoming, mother in law Sandy (Scott Walls) Johnson of Riga, NY and several nieces and nephews.     

Calling hours will be held on Saturday April 23, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. There will be no calling hours on Easter Sunday. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday April 25, 2011 at the Funeral Home at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to set up a college fund for his daughter Aurelia. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com  or call (343-8260). Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.  
 

Batavia- Mrs. Angeline "Lilly" Licata, 85, of Batavia, died Monday, (April 18, 2011) at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Licata was born April 11, 1926 in White Plains, the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Dolorata) Scafetta.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish and enjoyed playing cards, gambling and flowers.  Her family meant a lot to her and was very important. 

Survivors include four sons, Salvatore (Renate) Licata of Batavia, Louis (Linda) Scafetta of Byron, Anthony (Debra) Licata of Batavia, Rito (Catherine Beitz) Licata Jr. of Batavia; a daughter, Deborah (Keith) Reamer of Pavilion; two brothers, Anthony (Frances) Scafetta of Batavia and Nicky (Shelly) Scafetta of Colorado; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  

She is the wife of the late Rito Licata Sr.

Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Services will be at 9:00 a.m. Friday, also at the funeral home.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.

Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.  

Batavia- Howard A. Parker, 97, of Batavia, died Wednesday, (April 13, 2011) at Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mr. Parker was born April 10, 1914 in Castile, a son of the late Roscoe and Alice (Hare) Parker.

He was a graduate of Batavia High School, class of 1933, and served four years in the United States Army during WWII.  Mr. Parker was wounded twice and was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge for front line duty.  He was one of the survivors of the Belgian Liner Leopoldville, which was sunk by a German torpedo on Christmas Eve 1944 off the coast of Cherbourg. 

He was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Disabled American Veterans.  He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. 

Mr. Parker farmed for many years on the family farm in Batavia and later worked as a caretaker for P.D. Services in Pavilion.

He is survived by a niece, Joyce (Daryl) Kohorst of Corfu; two great-nephews, Jeff (Sandra Alba) Kohorst of Florida and Charles (Lenora) Kohorst of Corfu; three great-great-nephews, Jeffrey M. Kohorst of Stafford, Jacob and Joseph Kohorst both of Corfu.  One great-great-great nephew and many cousins also survive.

He is preceded in death by his brother, James Parker and step-brother John W. Ahl.      

Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where a funeral service will follow calling hours at 4 p.m.  Burial be in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Honor Flight Inc., Attn: Diane Gresse, 300 East Auburn Ave, Springfield, OH 45505. Condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.  

Age 97, of Batavia, passed away peacefully Sunday evening April 10, 2011 to be with her beloved husband Fred V. Pulvino and departed family members. She was born January 7, 1914 in Batavia daughter of the late Stanley & Gladys (Wisniewski) Kisiel, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Cecil & Stanley Kisiel, sisters Helen Johnson, Marian Pcionek, Dorothy Kujawski and Eleanor Di Filippo. She had to leave school while in the 8th grade to help her family during the depression and worked at a bakery in Buffalo. She then returned to Batavia and worked for the Roy & Alicee Mason Family on the Seven Springs Road. She also worked at the E.N. Rowell Box Factory, and when her brother Cecil Kisiel started the Kisiel Die Casting Company she worked as a supervisor for 20 years until she retired in July of 1973. Mrs. Pulvino was a lifelong member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart).

     Wanda married Fred V. Pulvino on April 27, 1940 and took great pleasure in her home, family and enjoyed a blessed life. She traveled often to visit her family wherever they were at the time. She was a great cook and her great-grandchildren always told her she had the best spaghetti sauce in the world. Wanda was a hard worker and never complained, always getting the job done. Wanda will be missed by her family and friends whose lives have been touched by this amazing woman.

     Wanda Kisiel-Pulvino is survived by her loving children, Carol (Leo) Kiebala of Atlanta, GA; Louis Pulvino, Sr. (Sue) of Rochester and JoAnn (Russell) Nephew of Batavia where she has lived for the past 1 1/2 years along with their dog Abbey whom she adored and who will miss her. A brother Henry Kisiel, brother-in-law Henry Kujawski both of Batavia; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a dear cousin Florence Kujawski of Batavia, dearest friend Marian Merton along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may attend visitation from 3-7 PM Wednesday April 13, 2011 at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC at 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited 9:00 AM Thursday April 14, 2011 followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart Site). Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery and the family suggests memorials in her memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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