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Miscellaneous Obituaries
Genesee Co., NY
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Eugene Carl Richley Sr.

Batavia - Eugene Carl Richley Sr., age 70, of Batavia, an employ at Pembroke Service Area, E. Pembroke, prior to his retirement, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Richley was born October 16, 1932 in Batavia, a son of the late Frederick and Evelyn Haddon Richley. Mr. Richley is survived by his wife, Gail Ann Baker Richley, whom he married February 21, 1958; two sons, Eugene (Chrisie) Richley Jr. of Wyoming, NY and Ronald (Cheryl) Richley of South Carolina; two daughters, Tina (Charles) Raineri of Canastota and Lori (William) May of Watertown; two sisters, Evelyn Smout of Clearwater, Florida and Elaine Volk of Rochester; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is the father of the late Danny Richley, and brother of the late Harley, Lyle and Bobby Richley. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audobon Parkway West, Amherst, NY 14228.

Robert (JD) J. Henry

Oakfield - Robert (JD) J. Henry, age 83, of Oakfield, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at United Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Henry was born January 16, 1920 in Caledonia, the son of the late William and Etta Garry Henry. Mr. Henry served with the US Army during WW II. He belonged to the 2nd Armored Division; “Hell on Wheels” and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Among the medals he received were the European, African and Middle Eastern Service Medals with the Bronze Arrowhead and the Purple Heart. His wife Bertha, preceded him in death. He is survived by his companion of many years, Helen Dunn of Oakfield; two brothers Kenneth Henry of Alabama and John Henry of Batavia; 6 sisters; Doris Henry of Caledonia, Viola DeBoover of Geneva, Alice (Joseph) Vanelli of Batavia, Arlene Charlanza of Batavia,Elizabeth (Lloyd) Gibson of North Carolina and Edith (Anthony) Vianese of Lima. Several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive. He was the brother of the late George, Francis and William Henry, Eleanor Redinger and Marian Brew. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 12:00 PM Friday, June 27, 2003 at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alabama Cemetery, Alabama, NY. Memorials may be made to UMMC Foundation, 207 Summit St. Batavia, NY 14020.

Albert H. Beuler

Batavia - Albert H. Beuler, age 83, of Batavia, died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Beuler was born August 12, 1919 in New York City, NY, the son of the late William and Margaret O´Neil Beuler. Mr. Beuler retired in 1982 from Graham Manufacturing where he was the head of the purchasing department. He was a member of St. Joseph´s Church, American Legion - Glenn S. Loomis Post, Graham Retirees Association and the Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor. A veteran, he served six years with the Navy in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Doris Green Beuler,whom she married October 4, 1952; two brothers, William (Mary) Beuler of Oakfield, NY and Robert (Helene) Beuler of Conesus, NY; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 3, 2003 at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in Grand View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 210 John Glenn Dr., Buffalo, NY 14228.

Mrs. Emily J. Bater
“Aunt Em”

Churchville - Mrs. Emily J. Bater, age 66, of Churchville, a foster care provider who raised 75 children in 25 years, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at her home under the care of Genesee Regional HomeCare Hospice of Rochester. Mrs. Bater was born May 30, 1937 in Ogden, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Imogene MacIntyre Aradine. A graduate of Bergen High School, Mrs. Bater was a member of the Bergen United Methodist Church, the church’s choir and member and former director of the church´s bell choir. As a member of the bell choir, she traveled to New York City with the bell choir to play at Ted Mack´s Amaetur hour. She enjoyed crafts, and played the organ and accordion. Mrs. Bater is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kenneth E. Bater; four sons, Todd Bater of Rochester, Paul (Kathleen) Bater of Gates, Scott (fiancee Kristin Stark) Bater and Lamon Bater, both of Churchville, two brothers, Robert (fiancee Jackie Toscano) Aradine and David (Marie) Aradine, both of Bergen; a sister, Ann Bater of Bergen; an aunt, Helen (Ellsworth) Noble of Caledonia; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Roy Aradine. There are no prior calling hours. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, at the Bergen United Methodist Church followed by burial in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416.

William E. Klein

Batavia - Mr. William E. Klein, age 79, of Batavia, a Dietician at VA Medical Center in Batavia, died Monday, June 9, 2003, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Klein was born June 18, 1923 in Batavia, NY, the son of the late John and Margaret Winling Klein. He was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1957; member of the Disabled American Veterans, the church´s Ingram Class, president of the Sylvania Retirees, volunteered at the VAMC in Batavia and was a Boy Scout in his youth. He was an avid leather craftsman. (He worked at GTE Sylvania for 25 years prior to VAMC) He served in the Army 1943 to 1945 Mr. Klein is survived by his wife Myrtle Warner Klein of Batavia; three daughters, Jean M. (David) Miller of Bergen, Nadine L. (David) Pacino of Omaha, NE, Susan M. (Robert) Currier of Hamlin; two brothers, Donald (Celia) Klein and Henry (Bernice) Klein, both of Batavia; three sisters, Margaret Radice of Buffalo, Helen Zorn of Batavia, Veronica (Richard) Miller of Oakfield; and a sister-in-law, Daisy Klein of Corfu; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. He is the brother of the late Neil, Paul and Joe Klein, Cecelia Zackey, Henrietta Imbrecht, Eileen Amidick and Jeanne Rendivino. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewsiton Road, Batavia. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the church, followed by burial in Daws Corners Cemetery, Batavia. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, NY 14020.

Mr. Robert M. Clement

Batavia - Mr. Robert M. Clement, age 93, of Batavia, an accountant with Massey-Ferguson and Trojan Industries, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mr. Clement was born September 11, 1909 in Carlton, the son of the late Milton O. and Charlotte Morton Clement. A 1928 graduate of Batavia High School, he was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Batavia, where he was a former vestryman and served as junior warden at St. Paul´s Episcopal Church. He was a member and past master at the Batavia Lodge #475 F&AM, life member of Batavia Elks Lodge #950 and St. Nicholas Club. He was a member of the Rochester Consistory, 32nd degree and former member of the Damascus Temple Shrine. He was a former councilman with the Town of Stafford, life member of the Stafford Fire Department and their exempts and life member of the Western New York Volunteer Firemans Association. He was a served on the Stafford Rural Cemetery´s board of trustees and was a member of the Holland Purchase Historical Society. He also was a violist with the original Genesee Symphony Orchestra. His wife, Mary Miner Clement, died in 1981. Surviving are his son, Robert S. (Karen Fargo) Clement of Stafford; a granddaughter, Michelle Clement; two step-granddaughters, Melissa & Kathryn Bowen and two step great- granddaughters. There are no prior calling hours. Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia. Burial will be in Stafford Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Program at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or to St. Paul Episcopal Church, Main Road, Stafford, NY 14143.

Mr. Ernest Makai

Pavilion - Mr. Ernest Makai, age 82, of Pavilion, formerly of White Plains, proprietor and owner of Haviland Tool & Die in Brewster, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, following a short illness. Mr. Makai was born February 23, 1921 in Sarkad, Hungary, a son of the late Janos and Susanna Bai Makai. A resident of Pavilion for the last five years, Mr. Makai moved to the area from White Plains where he was a member of St. Matthew´s Lutheran Church. He attended technical school in Budapest, Hungary and was a member of the Hungarian Army and a former Prisioner of War during World War II. He was captured by the Americans and while he was a prisioner of war, he had very high regard for his treatment as a prisioner, that he immigrated to the United States in 1950. He became a naturalized citizen in 1955 and was very proud to be an American Citizen. A hardworking person, he spent much time working on projects and set an example for his children to suceed in their respective careers. He designed and built the family´s first home in White Plains. He enjoyed sculpting, traveling and had a great interest in history. In the pursuit of his courtship of his wife, who lived in Germany, he escaped the Iron Curtain three times. Surviving are his wife Evelyn Dallinger Makai, who he married August 23, 1948; his children, Susan Makai of Snyder, Charles (Letia) Makai of Kennett Square, Pa. and Christina (Tom) Stypulkoski of West Chester, Pa.; two brothers, Attila (Patricia) Makia of Ossining and Arpad Makai of Hungary; four grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Corinne and Kevin and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 6 pm Friday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003 the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Western New York Chapter, 1284 French Road, Depew, NY 14043-4882.

David R. Barie

Pavilion - Mr. David R. Barie, age 59, of Pavilion, a partner of Lor-Rob Farms died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Shands Hospital in Gainsville, Florida. Mr. Barie was born April 12, 1944 in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Robert Barie and Lorena Hunn Barie of Pavilion. In additon to his mother he survivied by a brother, Richard C. Barie of E. Bethany, NY, two nieces and one nephew. David was a true friend to all associated with farming and agribusiness in this area. He was a 1966 graduate of Cornell University, a past president of the Genesee County Farm Bureau, was active in 4-H and a member and an elder of the East Bethany Presbyterian Church. Friends may call from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, June 23, 2003 at the East Bethany Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in East Bethany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to East Bethany Presbyterian Church or the Shands Lung Transplant Program c/o of the Barie Family.

Brenda L. Fey

Penn Yan - Brenda L. Fey, age 50, of Penn Yan, an employee at Coach & Equipment in Penn Yan, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Fey was born April 29, 1953 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Edna F. Courtox Rosborough and William K.Rosborough of Stafford. A 1971 graduate of LeRoy High School, she was a member of St. Michael´s Church in Penn Yan and the VFW Ladies Auxillary in Penn Yan. She enjoyed crafts, making flower baskets and collecting angels. Surviving along with her father is her daughter, Kimberly (Brian) Williams of Troy; her sister, Elaine L. Borthwick of Batavia; her grandson, Colin Williams of Troy; two nieces, Jessica Borthwick of Batavia and Jennifer (Chris) Rodriguez of California; her beloved friend of 13 years, James Lockner of Penn Yan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. There are no prior calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Church, Liberty Street, Penn Yan. Burial will be in Morganville Cemetery, Stafford. Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021. Arrangements were completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

Alice Canty Kenna

LeRoy - Mrs. Alice Canty Kenna, age 95, of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, a school teacher at Batavia City Schools prior to her retirement in 1969, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Kenna was born October 19, 1907 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William Arthur and Loretta Conlon Canty. She was a former member of St. Mary´s Church in Pavilion; received her Masters in Eduction from Buffalo State and taught for 41 years first in the Forthill School then in the Batavia City Schools. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teacher´s Association and the Ladies of Charity. Her husband, Paul G. Kenna, died in 1971. Surviving are two stepson, James E. (Ann) Kenna of Rochester and Michael P. Kenna of Elmyra; three stepdaughters, Sharon L. (Gerald) Landcastle of Ferndale, WA., Nancy L. (Pete) Neidrauer of Churchville and Sheila A. (Allen) Galbraith of Piffard; 12 step grandchildren, 9 step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is the sister of the late Arthur Canty, Joseph Canty, Charlotte Talone and Helen Maston. Services will be at a time and place to be announced. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pavilion. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church of Pavilion, 11095 St. Mary's Street, Pavilion, NY 14525. Arrangements were completed by H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home of Batavia. Graveside services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Pavilion. A Mass of Special Intentions will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church of Pavilion.

Louise K. Will

Batavia - Louise K. Will, age 94, of both Batavia and Pompano Beach, Florida, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at home. Mrs. Will was born September 4, 1908 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of the late William and Catherine Dugan Knowles. She was a member of St. Joseph´s Church and the former St. Jerome Hospital Guild. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed gradening. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Will in 1976 and a daughter, Susan Jenness in 1997. Surviving are a son, John (Pat) Will of Batavia; four grandsons, Jim (Gail) Jenness, Mike (Kristen) Jenness, Major Pete (Rachel) Jenness and Mike Will; a granddaughter, Anna Will and 4 Great Grandchildren. There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Elmwood Cemetery, Harvester Ave. Batavia. Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021 or Genesee County Office for the Aging, Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020. Arrangements were completed by the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia.

Mrs. Margaret L. Hunt Brown

Salem - Mrs. Margaret L. Hunt Brown, age 95, of Salem, Indiana, formerly of East Bethany, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Meadowview Health Care Center in Salem. Mrs. Hunt Brown was born May 27, 1908 in Bergen, a daughter of the late Herman and Elsie Lewis Montgomery. She was a former member of East Bethany Presbyterian Church. She is predeceased by her two late husbands, Harry Hunt and Frank Brown. Mrs. Hunt Brown is survived by her son, Lewis (Betty) Hunt of Gainsville; her daughter, Althea Lavin of Salem, In; her sister, Irene Howe of Batavia; her sister-in-law, Lillian Hunt of Dale; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, eleven great-great-grand- children and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother and two sisters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Stafford Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the East Bethany Presby- terian Church, 5735 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany, NY 14054.


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