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HELEN C. DUNN - age 92, of Batavia, died peacefully Friday afternoon January 16, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1922 in Bethany, NY to the late Theophil and Agnes (Skotnicki) Zajaczkowski, also preceded in death by her longtime companion, Robert Henry; siblings, Stanley, Matthew, Alexander, John, Sylvester, Casimer and Sophie Zajaczkowski.

   Helen was a member of Ascension Parish (Sacred Heart), she enjoyed playing bingo, collecting toy bears and Polish Music.

   Surviving are her children, Raymond (Barbara) Dunn of MD, Paul (Dawn) Dunn of Attica and Debra Dunn of TN; brother, Walter Zajaczkowski of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

   The Dunn Family will be present from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where prayers will be recited at 11:00 a.m. followed by a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

   Please leave your words of comfort to Helen's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

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

 

  Shirley Jane (Waite) Parrish was born in Alexander on August 16, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Neva Conn Waite. She married George B. Parrish, Jr, her lifelong friend and the love of her life, on May 7, 1949 at the West Bethany Baptist Church.

Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Alexander Central School and the Rochester Business Institute in 1946.  She retired from the Alexander School in 1984 after 25 years of service, first in the library and later in the Business Office. A longtime member of the Alexander United Methodist Church, Shirley served in many capacities.  In late years, volunteering as a contact person for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Church. She truly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed traveling, needlework, reading and having family parties, and garage sales.

Shirley is survived by her husband George, and her three children, daughters Laura (Joseph) Schmieder of Alexander, and Karen (Allan) Cecchini of Silver Lake, and son Robert (Beth) of Bergen.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Noel (Robyn) Good of Pavilion, Robert (Max) Parrish of LeRoy and Kathryn (Andrew) Bogdan of Akron, plus two great-grandchildren, Nevan Good and Clara Bogdan, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley is also survived by sister-in-laws Mildred Waite and Carol Waite of Alexander, and brother-in-law Del Mills of Texas.

Calling hours will be Held on Wednesday, February 20, 2018 from 4-8 P.M. at the Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St., Attica, NY 14011.  A Funeral Service will held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main St, Alexander, NY 14005.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alexander United Methodist Church, the Stevens Memorial Library, 146 Main St, Attica, NY 14011, or the Alexander Ambulance Fund. 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.