Stafford ~ Charles P. Longhany, age 83, of Bater Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 2, 2016.

     He was born August 18, 1933 in LeRoy, a son of the late Nicholas P. and Anna M. Stephany Longhani.

     Mr. Longhany will be remembered as a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who was devoted to his family and his faith.  He was known as a "talker" and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  His generosity to his family and community was very evident with his involvement in his church, the Knights of Columbus and desire to help his friends.  He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and retiree of Kodak after 28 years of service.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was very skilled at building things, a trait that he passed on to his family.

     He is survived by his children; Jane (Earl) Bickett of LeRoy, Charles Jr. (Jacquelyn) Longhany of Pavilion, Mary Alwardt of Bennington, Joanna (Randall) Crane of FL, Susan Beaver of Batavia, Patricia (Theodore) Hume of LeRoy and Catherine Longhany of LeRoy; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister, Beatrice Ferris of Rochester, along with several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     He was predeceased by his wife, Carole Hackett Longhany in 2013, his daughter, Deborah Henkel and his sisters, Joanna Docking, Mary Petrie, Elizabeth Fili and Catherine Fili.

     Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 ~ 8 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake St., LeRoy, followed by interment in St. Francis Cemetery with Military Honors.

     The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either the American Heart Association or Our Lady of Mercy Parish.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Longhany’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Longhany and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Westermeier-Thomas R., 56 of Darien Center, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Batavia Health Care Center. He was born at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia on June 30, 1960, the son of Robert R. and Shirley M. Westermeier. Tom graduated from Alexander Central School and majored in math at Brockport State College. He was a self-employed painter and proud to have learned his trade from his grandfather, Norman A. Marquardt. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Richard. He will be sadly missed by his loving son Eric, sister Anne and long-time companion Darlene Westermeier. He leaves behind nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was "Grampa" to Cody, Lance, Jada and Mason. Paul (Carla) and Barbara Westermeier were also his siblings. There will be no calling hours or services. A light supper will be held at the Attica Golf Club on Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 4-6 pm for those who wish to express condolences to Eric and share memories of Tom. Tom has donated his body to the UB School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program. Memorials many be made to the Darien Rescue Squad, PO Box 135, 10537 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, NY 14040. Special thanks to the staff at Batavia Health Care Center for their dedicated care and friendship to Tom. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

BEATRICE "BEA" (FRIEDAY) McMANIS

Age 73, of Batavia, died peacefully Thursday November 24, 2016 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born December 18, 1942 in Batavia, NY a daughter of the late Ralph and Angeline (LaRussa) Frieday also preceded in death by sister, Marilyn Geandreu. 

Bea was a moderator for many years working for Live World based in San Jose, CA; locally she moderated, Batavia Neighborhood Watch now known as Bea's-Town Batavia Neighborhood Watch, in her memory and a frequent contributor to the Daily News and Batavian. She was a board of elections volunteer, history buff, avid card player, Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed attending baseball games. She had an "extreme" love of coffee and was a Facebook "fanatic" who was always the first to "like" a post. 

Surviving are her loving children, John "J.D." (Deb) McManis of Alaska, Susan Kennelly of Batavia, Eric McManis of Florida, William McManis of MI and James (Jennifer) McManis of Caledonia; sisters, Judy (Gary Donsky) Guminski of Honeoye and Carol (David) Wilks of VA; brother-in-law, Pete Geandreu of Batavia; grandchildren, Tylor, Scotty, Angel, Troy, Mike, Billy, Riley, Doug, Taylor, Alicia, Cameron, TJ,  Brian, Sean & Suzanne, 6 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Bea's family invites all to attend her celebration of life 11:00AM Wednesday December 7, 2016 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWKSI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. Memorials in her memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. 

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

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

LISA A. MANES

Age 50, of Oakfield, died peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1966 in Batavia, the daughter of John and Diane (Juliano) Bostwick of Batavia. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey John Boyce; maternal grandparents, the late Charlie (Nora) Juliano and paternal grandparents, Duane (Margaret “Jean”) Bostwick.  

Lisa was a graduate of Batavia High School. Her passion in life was music and her favorite activities were rocking out at concerts with her family and friends along with vacationing on Kid Rock tropical cruises with her husband.  Most of all, she loved simply spending time with her loved ones. 

Surviving along with her parents is her husband of 18 years, Glenn Manes of Oakfield; children, Brittany (fiance, Sean Montford) Boyce of Attica, Julianna (Jordan Blazejewski) Manes of Oakfield, Stormi Manes of Oakfield; sister, Zoe Bostwick of Batavia; grandmother, Betty Juliano of FL; father and mother-in-law, James (Barbara) Manes of Oakfield along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

There is no prior visitation and a celebration of Lisa's life will take place this Sunday, December 11 from 2-6PM at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall.  Donations for Lisa’s memorial may be sent to any of the immediate family members at 7499 Fisher Rd, Oakfield, NY 14125. 

Please share your memories of Lisa with her family at http://www.tomaszewskifh.com and formore information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

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

Joseph M. Guppenberger, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday December 2, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on December 27, 1936 in Batavia, the youngest of 8 children to the late August and Mary (Zeitz) Guppenberger. Joseph is predeceased by his brothers; Frances (Carol) Guppenberger and Rev. August Guppenberger, two brothers in law John Yunker, John Bueler and a sister in law Jean Guppenberger.

Joseph Graduated from Batavia High School in 1954. He served in the in the United States Army from 1954-1957 and was stationed with the 173^rd Military Intelligence Platoon headquartered in Nuremburg, West Germany. After his service, he attended SUNY Fredonia on the Korean War G.I. bill and obtained his B.S. in Education. Joe taught at the Westfield Academy, Jordan-Elbridge Central and retired from Forestville Central Schools outside Fredonia. He was a proud member of the Forestville Teachers Association and the NYS Teachers Association, AARP, the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the St. Mary’s Altar Society. After his retirement, he volunteered at the VA Hospital, Stephen’s Table and St. Mary’s Church.

He is survived his brother; James Guppenberger of Florida; 4 sisters Mary Yunker of Oakfield, Helene Beuler of Livonia, Lois (John) Gringer of Spencerport and Barbara Guppenberger of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School 73 Union St. in Batavia or Glenmary Missions PO box 465618 Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618.  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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

KAREN L. BYLEWSKI (nee KLEPSER)

Of Varysburg, NY, passed away peacefully December 3, 2016 surrounded by family; wife of the late James Bylewski; mother of Jeremy & Ashley Rydza; grandmother of Liana & Nico; dearest daughter of Richard Klepser(Diane) and the late Phyllis Klepser; loving sister of Laurie Syms(Charles), Ric Klepser and David Klepser(Rebecca); also survived by nieces & nephews.

The family will be present from 10-11am with service to follow on Saturday, December 10 at First Spiritualist Temple of E. Aurora. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Home Care & Hospice of Wyoming County, 1225 West State St., Olean, NY 14760;  and/or Quaker Settlement Cemetery Association, 4899 Brown Rd., Leicester, NY 14481, Attn: Paul Griffen. Please share your thoughts and memories with Karen's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com 

THE FAMILY OF KAREN L. BYLEWSKI WAS CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC Batavia, NY

Paul R. Parisi, 68, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday December 1, 2016 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. He was born on April 16, 1948 in Rochester to the late Christopher and Carolyn (Renna) Parisi.

Paul was a United States Army Veteran. He was a Pastor Grace Bible Fellowship for 27 years in addition to working at Tops Supermarkets and after retiring you would often find him playing golf at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia.

He is survived by his wife; Angela Parisi of Batavia; children Rachel Parisi of Raleigh, NC., Tanya (Greg) Parisi-Vasos of Doylestown, PA., and Paul Parisi Jr. of Fairport; siblings Phyllis Wiles of FL., Christopher Parisi of FL., Suzanne Parisi of GA., and Alfred Parisi of Rochester; a granddaughter Arabella Parisi and a grandchild to be along with many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Monday December 19, 2016 at the Christian Bible Church 518 North Greece Rd. North Greece, NY 14515.

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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

  Gerald “Jerry” J. Sojda of Batavia, NY departed this world on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia, NY.  He was 87.  He was born on July 13, 1929 in Alexander, NY to Helen (Golanski) and John Sojda Sr. He attended Alexander Central School.

He is survived by his sons Gerald Sojda Jr. (Mary) of Ashland, MA and Robert Sojda of Batavia, NY; step-daughters Patricia Sutphen (Richard) of Cape Coral, FL, Lisa Colton of Batavia, NY, step-son Larry Colton, and grandchildren Danielle (Ronald) Tourony, Cierra, Paige and Samuel Sutphen, Kayla Beck, and Ryan Loper; great-grandchildren Zaelynn Loper, Jade, Jenna, and Roma Tourony. Jerry is also survived by his sister Jane Burns of Charlottesville, VA, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was predeceased by his siblings, Mary (Walt) Stan, Dorothy (Paul) George, Valentine (Betty) Sojda, Richard (Dottie of Lancaster, NY) Sojda Jr., Julian (Dorothy, of Warsaw, NY) Sojda, and John (Ethyl, of Batavia, NY) Sojda Sr., and stepson David Colton.

He served as a 1^st Sargent in the United States Army from 1951-1957 in World War II and Korea and, among others, earned the National Defense Service medal and Good Conduct medal.  He also had a 27-year career with Coca-Cola of Batavia, NY. Jerry was known and loved by all and could be frequently spotted on his three-wheel bike, all around Batavia, at all times of the year, or eating French crullers at Dunkin Donuts or hanging out at the VA.

There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 101 Richmond Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to the American Heart Association https://donatenow.heart.org/. 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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Patricia A. Stafford, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.  She was born on June 10, 1949 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Edward and Genevieve (Stelmach) Haas. She is predeceased by her husband Charles M. Stafford and siblings Mary Karcher, Teddy Haas and Ken Skinner.

Patricia was a long time cook at United Memorial Medical Center. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her children; Michelle (Ronald) Sprague of E. Bethany and Kelly Kasper of Oakfield; siblings Karen (Butch) Williams, Rosie (Joe) Swan, Rick Karcher, Eddie (Donna) Haas, Evelyn Haas, Raymond (Carol) Haas, Joanne (Doug) Moore, Judy (Mike) Scroger and Gloria Skinner; 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 13, 2016 from 4:00-7:00PM at the Calvary Baptist Church 3515 Galloway Rd. Batavia, NY 14020.  An 11:00AM Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday the 14^th at the Church.

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 St. Batavia, New York 14020.

Heather Lynn Perdock, 30, of LeRoy, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 4, 2016 at Unity Hospital in Rochester due to complications from her pregnancy. She was born on November 18, 1986 in Batavia to Gerald and Dawn (Eschenlauer) Yarington. She is predeacsed by her step-father Gerald Yarington Sr.

Heather was a stay at home mom who loved her children unconditionally. She loved animals, especially elephants and cows. Heather loved to go camping, being around the fire with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her children; Zachary Fetterly, Victoria Yarington and her baby Gavin R. Perry; mother Dawn Yarington of E. Bethany, father and stepmother Gerald (Tammy) Yarington Jr. of East Aurora; siblings Greg Yarington of Darien, Russell Yarington of Orchard Park, Monica Yarington of Orchard Park and Gerald Yarington III of East Aurora along with several step siblings; uncles Donald (Rita) Eschenlauer of FL., Ronald (Louann) Eschenlauer of Dansville and Robert (Theresa) Eschenlauer of Batavia and her aunt Robin (Walter Hale) Eschenlauer of Oakfield.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday December 14, 2016 from 3:00-4:30PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. where a 4:30 Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held privately for the family at a later date.

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.

LeRoy ~ William E. Lambert, age 80, of Genesee Street, passed away Monday morning (December 12, 2016) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

     He was born December 31, 1935 in Creal Springs, IL, a son of the late Robert and Lura Holmes Lambert.

     William will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. After working in the grocery business for many years, he and his wife, Lois, ventured into the antique business, where they operated the Lone Gable Emporium for 25 years.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lois Jennejahn Lambert; his children, William (Amy) Lambert Jr., Laura (T.J.) Richardson of Chili, Steven Lambert of Shortsville, Andrew (Gail) Lambert of Caledonia, David (Janet) Lambert of LeRoy and Julie (Chris) Coleman of LeRoy; his grandchildren, Austin Lambert, Arielle Lambert, Danielle (Mike) VanHouter, Kinley Lambert, Kade Lambert, Abby Lambert, Gwen Lambert, Chrissy (Joshua) Petraitis, Diana (Rob) Felt, Mark Richardson, Lisle Coleman, Stryder Coleman, Ben (Veronica) Kruger and Thomas (Katie) Kruger; 4 great-grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis (James) Rector of Hilton; his brother, Gary Lambert of Lima; his aunt, Vera Lambert of AZ; many in-laws and spouses, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Friday, Dec. 16 from 12 ~ 3 P.M. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19), LeRoy, where services will be held at 3 P.M.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the LeRoy Ambulance Service.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Lambert’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

Williamsville - James E. Duckworth, 70, passed away Sunday(Dec. 11, 2016) with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Batavia on Oct. 29, 1946, a son of the late Harold and Olive Shafer Duckworth. He was the brother of the late Kenneth Duckworth.

 

Jim was the loving husband of Carol (Freiberg) Duckworth for 49 years; beloved father of son, Kenneth and daughter, Cynthia (Richard) Lucas; cherished grandfather of Dalton, Corey and Madison Lucas and brother of Larry (Mary) Duckworth. Also serving are his aunt, Carol (Frank) Aquino; nephew, Ed Duckworth and several cousins. 

    

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu, NY

Batavia - Patricia G. Viscuso, 76, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (December 13, 2016) at her home, in Batavia.

Mrs. Viscuso was born June 20, 1940 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Hovey) Graham.

She was a member of Resurrection Parish, where she served as an Eucharistic Minister.  Patricia was a Registered Nurse having worked at St. Jerome Hospital and retiring from United Memorial Medical Center.  She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is the wife of Angelo L. Viscuso of Batavia. The two had 58 wonderful years together.

Surviving along with her husband are her children, Theresa Viscuso, and Mary Margaret (Mark) Mruczek both of Huston, TX, Daniel Viscuso, and Patrick Viscuso both of Batavia, Joan (Norbie) Torres of Rochester; granddaughters, Nicolette Viscuso, Olivia Torres, Rachel, and Renee Mruczek.

She is preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Leo Graham.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.  Patricia’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 AM, Saturday, (December 17, 2016) at Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph Site, 303 East Main Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.  Entombment will be in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

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

Lawrence “Larry” A. Amato of Elba passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.
He was born June 20, 1926, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Scinta) Amato. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Betty (Anderson) Amato; siblings, Joseph (Mary) Embroli, Joseph (Louise) Amato, Florence (Samual) VanGalio, Roger Anderson, Dominic Tucci, Stella Kastner, Josephine Amato, Julia Anzalone, Sarah Amato, Mary Rozzeli; a grandson, Jerrold Coughlin Jr.; and a great grandson, Brendenlee Fay.
Survivors include a sister, Marita Tucci of Le Roy; a son, Alan Amato of Batavia; three daughters, Lori (Jerrold) Coughlin Sr. and Cindy Amato of Elba and Judy (John) Shaffer of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Samuel (Mandie) Coughlin, Kenneth (Cynthia) Kline, Tiffany Fay and Serena Osborne; 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Larry was an avid John Wayne fan and a fan of old wartime planes. He enjoyed life and life enjoyed him and it showed.
He retired from Comstock Michigan Fruit in 1988.
A Remembrance Gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Elba Recreation Hall. Memorials may be made to the family.

Batavia - Lewis Partridge, Jr., age 92, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Mr. Partridge was born November 22, 1924 in Caledonia, the son of the late Lewis J. and Clarabelle McVean Partridge.

A longtime member of the Morganville United Church of Christ, he has served as a trustee and moderator of the church and President of the Tandem Class. A member of the Odd Fellows, he served on the Byron-Bergen Central School Board of Education, the board of directors for the Genesee County Cooperative Extension, Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA), Agway and the former Grange League Federation (G.L.F.), a co-op owned by farmers. He served as the co-chairman of the 1st farm-city week held by the Genesee County Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Thornell Partridge, whom he married August 20, 1948; his children, Donald L. (Pat) Partridge, Kevin M. Partridge and Kathryn P. (Jeffrey) Thompson, all of Batavia; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Joyce (Richard) Glazier of Byron; his sister-in-law, Marian Partridge of Bergen and several nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late Richard Partridge.

Friends may call on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford.  Memorials may be made to Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford, New York 14143. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Chili - Jeanette S. Bouquin Bosseler, 68, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester.

Mrs. Bouquin Bosseler was born October 12, 1948 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Lowell and Bernice (Wolf) Bouquin.

Jeanette graduated from Trocaire College in Buffalo where she received her bachelor’s degree.  She retired from the Allstate Insurance Co. as a financial specialist.  Following her career at Allstate she then entered into private practice as a financial planner.  

She is survived by her husband, William E.  Bosseler.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond Rautenstrauch of Palm Bay, FL and Thomas Rautenstrauch of Varysburg, NY;  two daughters, Sandra (Paul) Marchese of Batavia, NY and Patricia Braddock of West Melbourne, FL; her siblings; Clifford Bouquin, Craig (Angel) Bouquin, Jack (Sharon) Bouquin,  Martha Bouquin and Nicolette (Larry) Bouquin.  She was the grandmother of Alicia (Jordan) Thurber, Devin Braddock, Joseph Marchese, Damin Rautenstrauch, Brett Braddock, Dylan Rautenstrauch, James Rautenstrauch, Michael Marchese and Eric Rautenstrauch.  She was preceded in death by her sister Claudia (Don) Mix.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 E. Main Street, Batavia.   Services will be Sunday 1:00 pm, at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, (South Campus), 350 Bank St. Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 127 North St., Batavia, NY.  Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Scottsville.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

JoAnn T. MacLane “Skip”, 85, of Attica passed away Monday December 12, 2016 at Batavia Healthcare Center. She was born December 2, 1931 in Lyndonville, NY to the late Joseph & Gladys (Emerson) Thomas. 

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Tracey H. MacLane; sons Rodney & Richard MacLane and a brother Neil Thomas.

She is survived by her daughters Susan (Aivars) Brigzna of Attica, Cynthia (John) Larsen of Ballston Lake, NY; brother Harry Thomas of Knoxville, TN; daughter-in-law Vicki MacLane of Attica; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews & cousins.  

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011 at a later date in the spring.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lollypop Farms 99 Victor Road Fairport, NY 14450. 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.

Frank Joseph” Bud” Ireland, 92, died peacefully at the Ireland homestead on Thursday December 15, 2016, under the care of his daughters and home care and hospice. Frank was born April 13, 1924 in Perry a son of the late Frank and Corena (Austen) Ireland. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by sisters: Edith Popp, Esther Bookmiller and Florence Rickard.

Frank was a graduate of Perry School. He played high school football and drums. He was a faithful and one of the oldest members of the Perry Center First Congregational Church where he served on many committees including deacon and trustee. Frank worked on the Ireland family dairy farm since he was 11 years old. He milked dairy cows, raised heifers, tended to hogs and chickens. He enjoyed gardening, painting and mowing the family’s yard. He also enjoyed hauling water year round to farms and filling pools in the summer months throughout the county. He served on the Wyoming County Planning Board for 10 years and was also a Perry Town Board member. These jobs were important to him and he took great pride in his dedication to those positions. He won the Conservation Farmer of the year in 1972. He was also a member of Dairylea Cooperative Inc. Frank enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills and smoking cigars with his grandsons. Brett and Blake have always been envious of his serious mustache. Frank and Laura enjoyed traveling, including trips with friends to Hawaii and Alaska. They were avid snowmobile riders and enjoyed trail riding throughout Wyoming County. Frank was a lifelong friend to Dick Brick, who continued to visit even when Frank lost the ability to carry on a conversation. They reminisced often about Frank’s various pranks especially concerning “Perry Center” and racing Fords and Chevys.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Laura Jane (Cole)Ireland, 4 daughters: Regina (Andrew Zinkievich) Ireland of Perry, Sally (Yolanda Montemayor) Ireland of Austin, TX., Mary Jane Ireland of Perry, Cindy (William Stowell) Ireland of Perry, his grandchildren: Brett C. (Andrea Callari) Eliasz of Rochester, Blake J. Eliasz of Rochester, Emma Darocha of Perry, a great grandson: Giancarlo J. Eliasz, his only surviving sibling Jacqueline Ireland Hogestyn of Rochester, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Saturday December 17th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street, Perry New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 18th at 2:00pm at the Perry Center First Congregational Church. He will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church. 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.

Springville - Mrs. Dorothy M. Putney of Springville, passed away Dec. 15, 2016 at age 90. Predeceased by her loving husband Laurence. Cherished mother of Todd (Marcia), Marc (Deidre), Susan (William Skura), and Cindy Matteson (Steven). Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 19. Survived by siblings Chester (Thelma), Genevieve (Late Lawrence), and Clarence (Shirley). Predeceased by Lawrence, Donald, Frederick and Malcolm.

No private visitation, memorial service to be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Pk Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14227 or Springville First United Methodist Church, 474 East Main St., Springville, NY 14141.Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Elba - Benjamin J. Ligon, Sr., 75, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia after having been admitted earlier in the day.

Mr. Ligon, Sr. was born March 11, 1941 in Society Hill, Alabama, the son of the late Benjamin Turrance and Minnie Ligon Houston.

He was a member and Deacon of the Church of Brotherly Love and served as an usher for Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Ligon was a former employee of Frank J. Calarco & Sons for many years and a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Co.

He is survived by his wife, Hattie B. (Miles) Ligon, whom he married 1962.  Also surviving are two sons; Benjamin (Carla Capizzi) Ligon, Jr. of Batavia and Scottie (Christi LoTempio) Ligon of Elba, two daughters; Patricia (Ira) Stephens-Moss and Shirley Woods both of the state of Alabama and 5 grandchildren.

Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 516 Ellicott Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.