Karen M. (Colby) Graham
-Lancaster, N.Y. (formerly of Corfu)
Age: 54
Died: Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was a free spirit and a gifted singer who performed throughout her life. The family invites friends and family to celebrate Karen’s life on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4-6 Main Street, Corfu N.Y. A memorial prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17.
Arrangements by: C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu

Virginia I. Meier
-Alexander
Age: 81
Died: Sunday, May 12 at the Crossroads House in Batavia. She was a graduate of Alexander Central School Class of 1949. She worked at the Genesee County Auto Bureau and at the Alexander Central School, serving as business office and superintendent secretary. There are no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 AM at the Alexander United Methodist Church, 10540 Main Street in Alexander. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery in Batavia. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials are requested to the Alexander Fire Department Rescue Squad, Batavia Crossroads House and Alexander United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica

Annette (Conforto) Marshall
-Batavia
Age: 86
Died: Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. A member of Resurrection Parish, Mrs. Marshall’s passion was her home, family and being a master gardener.There are no prior calling hours. Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Resurrection Parish - St. Mary's Church, 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia. Coffee and Italian cookies will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. She will be laid to rest at a later date with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New York State Veterans Home, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.
Arrangements by: Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home of Batavia

Bernice Stalica
-Corfu
Died: Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was the wife of the late Victor S. Stalica and mother of the late Josephine Dudek. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4-6 East Main Street, Corfu. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (Holy Name of Mary site) 8656 Church Street, East Pembroke, NY. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Crittenden.
Arrangements by: C.B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu

-Batavia

Age: 98

Died: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at UMMC. She worked at Minor Shoe Factory and Eastman Kodak, and was a caregiver. She was a member of Resurrection Parish, St. Joseph's Church. Calling hours are on Friday, May 10, from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, 9:30am, at the Church. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation or Crossroads House.

Arrangements by: J. Leondard McAndrew Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

- Corfu and Palmetto, FL

Age: 86

Died: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Batavia. He was a self employed plumber, electrician, and heating contractor. He was a member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bradenton, FL.

He was a past chief of the Corfu Fire Department. Calling hours are Friday, May 10, from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home. On Saturday, calling hours are from 1pm to 3pm at the Church, 63 Allegheny Street, Corfu. Funeral services will follow at 3pm. Memorials are suggested to the Church or Crossroads House.

Arrangements by: C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu.

 

- North Java

Age: 93

Died: Sunday, May 5, 2013, at home. She was the co-owner of the Reisdorf Feed Mill in North Java and former owner of the Attica Lanes and Pewter Place Restaurant. She was very active in St. Nicholas Church. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 7, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, 10:30am, at Holy Family Church, St. Nicholas site, North Java. Memorials are suggested to the North Java Resuce Squad.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica.

 

-Batavia

Age: 65

Died: Friday, May 3, 2013, at her residence. She was a crossing guard for the City of Batavia and a member of Ressurrection Parish, St. Joseph Church. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by: J. Leondard McAndrew Funeral Home, Batavia

 

-Batavia

Age: 70

Died: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Unity Hospital, Rochester. He was the owner of Bohn's Restaurant and Lounge, Batavia, and also owned the former Red Barn and Gentner's Restaurants. He was a member of Resurrection Parish, formerly an active member of the Batavia Jaycees, member and past Exalted Ruler of the BPO Elks and past president of the Batavia Board of Education. For 27 years he provided contract food services at GCC. Surviving are his wife, Eva L. Bohn, three sons, and two daughters, two step daughters, two sisters, five brothers, 21 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Calling hours are Sunday, May 5, from 2pm to 7pm at the funeral home, 308 E. Main Street, Batavia. His funeral Mass will be at 10am, Monday, at St. Mary's Church, Ellicott Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, or to the Church.

Arrangements by: Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 86

Died: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Medina Memorial Hospital. Prior to retirement, she was the senior account clerk for the Genesee County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Ascension Parish, Sacred Heart Church. Calling hours are Friday, May 3, from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, 10am, at Sacred Heart Church. Memorials are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, Crossroads House, or Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Arrangements by: J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Bennington

Age: 83

Died: Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia. He was the owner and operator of Graff Tire Service, Bennington, and a heavy equipment operator for Morris and Reimann and C.M. H. Company of Buffalo. He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Church, Attica. There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, May 6, 10am, at Saints Joachim and Anne Site, Attica. Memorials are suggested to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo or Mercy Flight.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica.

 

-Attica

Age: 53

Died: Friday, April 26, at Crossroads House, Batavia. She was the office manager at Upstate Chevy, Attica and also worked as a beautician in Batavia. Calling hours will be Monday, April 29, from 4pm to 5:30pm at Attica First Baptist Church, 3 Prospect Street, Attica. A Memorial Service will follow at 5:30pm. Memorials are suggested to Crossroads House.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica.

 

-Batavia

Age: 91

Died: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was a housewife who enjoyed her family and baking. Calling hours are Wednesday, April 24, from 7pm to 8pm at the funeral home, where prayers will be recited at 9am, Thursday. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30am, in St. Joseph's Church, East Main Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to charity of donor's choice.

Arrangements by: Gilmartin Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 92

Died: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at UMMC. She was a lifetime member of Ascension Parish. Prayers will be receited at the funeral home, Saturday, April 27, 10am, followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10:30am, at Sacred Heart Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Arrangements by: Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Home, Batavia

 

-Elba

Age: 76

Died: Monday, April 22, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Worship site; and Elba Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Calling hours are from 4pm to 8pm, Wednesday, April 24, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10am Thursday, at the Church, 65 South Main Street, Elba. Memorials are suggested to the Palliative Care Program, Office of Advancement at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Bergen

Age: 78

Died: Monday, April 22, 2013, at Rochester General Hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bergen, and served as the church secretary. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2pm, at the Church, 38 South Lake Street, Bergen. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Bergen

 

-Oakfield

Age: 94

Died: Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Prior to retirement she worked as a food service employee at the Oakfield Alabama School and at St. Jerome Hospital. She was a member of St. Padre Pio parish.

Calling hours are Tuesday, April 23, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10am, Wednesday, at St. Cecilia's Church, Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Memorials are suggested to the LeRoy Village Green Activities Fund or to the Church.

Arrangements by: Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

 

-Batavia

Age: 87

Died: Friday, April 19, 2013, at United Memorial Medical Center. A 1943 garduate of Batavia High School, she was an avid seamstress and loved to sew. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 24, from 1pm to 3pm at the funeral home; followed by  funeral sevices at 3pm. Memorials are suggested to Forest Hill Cemetary.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica

 

-Elba

Age: 71

Died: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Rochester General Hospital. A U S Army veteran, he was an assembler at Eastman Kodak Company prior to retirement. Calling hours are Monday, April 22, from 4pm to 6pm at the funeral home; followed by services at 6pm. Memorials are suggested to the Elba Fire Department.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia (formerly of East Pembroke)

Age: 92

Died: Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Holy Name of Mary Church. She retired from the NYS School for the Blind. Calling hours are Friday, April 19, from 3pm to 7pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, 10:30am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Holy Name of Mary site, Church Street, East Pembroke. Memorials are suggested to Father David Scheider Memorial Scholarship Fund, Notre Dame High School, Batavia; or to Crossroads House.

Arrangements by: C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu.

 

-Stafford

Died: Sunday, April 14, 2013, at home. He served as a judge advocate in the Air Force for seven years; Assistant County Attorney; Genesee County Sheriff for seven years in the 1980's; Monroe County Director of Public Safety; Stafford Town Judge  and practiced general law in Batavia. He was a Presbyterian Commissioned Lay Pastor. Calling hours are from 4pm to 7pm Thursday, April 18 at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 1:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, LeRoy. Memorials are suggested to the Church or to Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 81

Died: Saturday, April 13, 2013, at his home. A U S Army veteran, he was a 45 year employee of LeRoy Machine Company, prior to retirement. He was a member of Resurrection Parish. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 16, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, 9:30am at St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by: Gilmartin Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 90

Died: Friday, April 12, 2013, at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was an active member at St. Cecilia, Padre Pio Parish. Prio to retirement she worked at Curtice Burns, Rochester. Calling hours are Monday, April 15, 4pm to 8pm, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am, Tuesday, at the Church, Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

 

-Oakfield

Age: 76

Died: Thursdayd, April 11, 2013, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was the owner and operator of Dick Bauer Logging and ran a saw mill in Oakfield. Calling hours are Saturday, April 20, 1pm to 3pm at the funeral home, where services will follow at 3pm. Memorials are suggested to charity.

Arrangements by: Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 85

Died: Monday, April 8, 2013, at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, Brockport. He was an Industrial Arts teacher for many years at Alden Central Schools. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 12, 11am, at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish, East Pembroke site. Memorials are suggested to HomeCare & Hospice, Batavia, or to the Church.

Arrangements by: Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Chapel, Batavia

 

-Basom

Age: 76

Died: Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Highlands At Brighton, Rochester. Prior to retirement, he was a self employed tree surgeon for the Indian Falls Tree Service. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 9, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home, were services will follow at 8pm.

Arrangements by: C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu.

 

- Batavia

Age: 92

Died: Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Martin-Linsin Residence, Albion. A US Army Air Force WWII veteran, he retired from the US Postal Service and was the owner of Johnson Signs. There will be no prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Orleans.

Arrangements by: Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 88

Died: Monday, April 1, 2013, at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo. A WWII Army Air Corp veteran, he owned and operated The Carmichael Agency, Batavia. He was a member of the Oakfield Community Bible Church. He served as an Assemblyman of Genesee County in 1964-1966. Calling hours are on Friday, April 5, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home. Services will be held Saturday, 11am, at the Church, 80 North Main Street, Oakfield. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield.

 

-Bergen

Age: 89

Died: Saturday, March 30, 2013, at UMMC, Batavia. Prior to retirement he worked as an auctioneer at Harris Wilcox. He was a member of the North Darien Baptist Church and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Calling hours are Wednesday, April 3, from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home. Services will be on Thursday, 1pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, Bergen. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Bergen.

 

-Oakfield

Age: 87

Died: Friday, March 29. 2013, at Medina Memorial Health Care System. She was a private person who loved her animals. Calling hours are Saturday, April 6, from 11am to noon at the funeral home, where a memorial service will immediately follow. Memorials are suggested to Volunteers for Animals.

Arrangements by: Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 90

Died: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at UMMC. She was a homemaker and worked at Notre Dame High School bookstore. Calling hours are Monday, April 1, from 7pm to 9pm and Tuesday, April 2, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, 9:30am, at Resurrection Parish St. Mary's Church, Ellicott Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to Notre Dame High School Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements by: Gilmartin Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Akron

Age: 81

Died: Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. She worked at St. Jerome's Hospital, the Batavia Veterans Hospital and Aakron Rule. She was a member of the Akron Free Methodist Church and a foster parent to over fifty children. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, 11am, at the Indian Falls United Methodist Church, Allegheny Road, Corfu. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Arrangements by: C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Corfu.

 

- Alexander

Age: 79

Died: Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital. A U.S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran, he was a member of the Brick Layers Union Local # 3 and retired from Industrial Furnace, Rochester. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 27, from 1pm to 3pm and 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home, where services will be held Thursday, 11am.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica.

 

-Batavia

Age: 73

Died: Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Buffalo Mercy Hospital. He was a first Lieutenant in the United States Army Transportation Corp; he worked for over thirty years at Rochester Instrument Systems and he also worked at Morrison Knudsen, Hornell. He was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish. He owned horses and raced in Batavia and Buffalo. Calling hours are Monday, March 25, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home, where prayers will be recited Tuesday, 11:15am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at noon; Resurrection Parish, East Main Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to the John Carroll University Alumni Fund.
Arrangements by: Gilmartin Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Batavia

Age: 93

Died: Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia. She attended the First United Methodist Churches in Batavia and North Fort Meyers, FL. She was a waitress and cook at the former Dagwood Restaurant, Batavia. Calling hours are Monday, March 25, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Church, Lewiston Road, Batavia, where services will be held Tuesday, 11am. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: H.E. Turner and Company Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

-Attica

Age: 91

Died: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at her daughter's home. She was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne (formerly St. Vincent dePaul) Church in Attica. Calling hours are Friday, March 22, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, Saturday, at 10am at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Tribute Program.

Arrangements by: Marley Funeral Home, Attica.

 

-Oakfield

Age: 84

Died: Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Highland's Living Center in Pittsford. She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Oakfield. Prior to retirement she worked as a representative of the Stanley Home Products company, and as one of the sample ladies at Tops Market, Batavia. Family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate the life of Irma on Tuesday, March 19, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, 11am, at St. Cecilia Worship site, Oakfield. Memorials are suggested to the Alter and Rosary Society of Padre Pio Parish, or the National Parkinson Foundation.

Arrangements by: Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, Oakfield

 

- Batavia

Age: 98

Died: Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish. She retired from the Horowitz Shirt Factory. Calling hours are Friday, March 22, from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home, where prayers will be recited Saturday, at 9am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30am, at St. Joseph's Church. Memorials are suggested to the Church.

Arrangements by: Gilmartin Funeral Home, Batavia.

 

 

-Batavia

Age: 77

Died: Monday, March 4, 2013, at his home. A twenty year U.S. Airforce veteran, he served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked for many years for the National Weather Service after leaving the military. Family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate Richard's life on Friday, March 8, noon, at the Dibble Family Center, 4124 West Main Street, Batavia. Memorials are suggested to Volunteers for Animals.

Arrangements by: Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral Chapel, Batavia.

 

-Wyoming

Age: 90

Died: Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was a lifelong farmer and owned and operated Bow-Hill Farms. He was a member of the LaGrange Baptist Church. Friends may call Thursday, March 7, 3pm to 4pm at the Church, 7092 LaGrange Road, Perry, were services will immediately follow. Memorials are suggested to the Church or to Mercy Flight.

Arrangements by: Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw.