Obituaries

ALBION – Mildred “Millie” Ries Gavenda, 96, passed peacefully into God’s hands on May 5, 2023. She was born in Darien Center, NY on October 25, 1926 to Ellis and Martha (Mamott) Getman.

She is predeceased by husband Harmon, daughter Patricia King, 2nd husband Frank Gavenda, and step-children Kathy Gavenda and Steven Gavenda.

Millie was a graduate of the US Army Cadet Nurse Corps and was employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Jerome’s Hospital in Batavia and for 40 years at the former Arnold Gregory Hospital in Albion.

She was a musician and played piano for many community events. She was the organist at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. For 30 years she was the organist at the Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award as well as the Woman of the Year Award from the Orleans County Office for the Aging.

As an active member for 53 years of the Catholic Daughters and St. Joseph’s Parish, she wrote and directed many comic performances. She loved to laugh and entertain… “Sing Along with Millie.”

She is survived by 4 children: Mary Jo (Marc) Hinman, Marcia (Greg) Rencsak, James (Sue) Ries, and Margaret (Alan) Vandetti; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 12 noon in Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, 106 S. Main Street-Albion. Private interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Family Parish. To share a special memory of Millie, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Fuller, 84, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Hospice Care Unit at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on April 2, 1939 in Shelby, NY, he was the son of the late E. Laverne and Dorothy Anne (Puff) Fuller.

Paul was the youngest of six children and grew up on the family farm and sawmill on Shelby Basin Rd in Medina. He graduated from Medina High School in 1957 and served in the National Guard Unit in Medina for six years.  In 1962 Paul married the late former Patricia M. Wolter and together they raised two sons in West Shelby. Paul worked at the Shelby Highway Department for nine years and lastly for Harrison Radiator until his retirement. He was a volunteer fireman for the Shelby Fire Company. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing gardening, and camping. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankee’s fan.  Most of all, he loved his family and will be remembered as a loving, funny and dedicated Father, Brother, Husband, Uncle and Grandpa.

Paul is survived by his two sons, Dan (Sue) Fuller, Kevin (Mary) Fuller, grandchildren, Zach, Joe, Grace, and Abby, two sisters, Dottie (Ed) Hellwig, Betty Menz, a brother-in-law, Gary (Shirley) Wolter and many nieces, nephews and faithful companion, Tuffy.

Besides his parents, and wife, Paul is predeceased by his siblings, Bud (Doris) Fuller, Bob (Barb Allen) Fuller, Barb (Merle) Draper and a brother-in-law, Bill Menz.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 AM-12PM on Saturday, June 10^th, 2023 at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103 where a funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Burial will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul’s name to the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, 4695 S Gravel Rd, Medina, NY 14103 or to PAWS, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd, Albion, NY 14411.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Paul at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

 

Middleport- William M. Hickey, Sr. age 89, died May 2, 2023 in the Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center.   

He was born May 1, 1934 in Medina to Glenn and Geraldine (Ryan) Hickey and was a life-long resident of this area.  Bill was a United States Army Veteran, a member of Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen’s Church, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.  As an outstanding baseball and basketball player in his younger years, Bill received a scholarship to play baseball at LeMoyne University.  He left college to go into the Army and then worked as a machinist at Harrison Radiator.  Bill enjoyed traveling with his wife and particularly enjoyed family vacations to the 1000 Islands, and the Finger Lakes.  He also enjoyed gaming at various casinos.  Mr. Hickey was predeceased by his wife Mary Lois, his son William Hickey Jr., and sister Mary Jean McFarland. 

He is survived by his daughters: Mary (Craig) Fitch of Middleport, Ann Boci of Lockport, his sister: Ellen Hickey of Webster, and his grandchildren: CJ and Eric Fitch as well as Emily and Ryan Boci. 

The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street-Middleport, THURSDAY 3:30-5:30 only.  Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an organization of your choice.  To share a special memory of Bill, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Medina- Richard A. Schwarzott, 70, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Monday, May 1, 2023.

He was born on September 14, 1952 in Medina, a son of the late Eugene R. Schwarzott, Sr. and Dolores (Livingston) Schwarzott Luebke. Richard graduated from Lyndonville High School in the Class of 1972. He worked for Fisher Price Toys in Medina, where he eventually retired after many years. Richard had many interests and was known to be a jack of all trades. He enjoyed gardening and helping in many ways at his church, Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God in Medina. He enjoyed taking walks with his friend, Posie. Most of all Richard loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, who will miss him dearly.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Julie (Chris) Fenton, Jennifer (Matt) Baker-Austin and Jason (Alisha) Schwarzott; grandchildren, Brodie (Maddie) Fenton, Lawson Fenton, Emma (James) Fuller, Faith Baker-Austin, Kenley Fenton, Andrew Schwarzott and Frank Baker-Austin; great-grandson, Neil Fuller; sister, Linda Thuman; and brother, Michael Schwarzott. Predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Michelle Schwarzott; stepfather, Paul Luebke; and brother, Eugene Schwarzott, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service which will be held on Friday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, 11031 Maple Ridge Rd., Medina. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com

Born February 11, 1933 in Medina, RC was the youngest of six children born to the late Francis Carl and Agnes (Coffey) Crowley. He was a graduate of Medina High School, Class of 1952. RC furthered his education at Paul Smith’s College and graduated from Michigan State University in 1956. RC then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was the owner and operator of Crowley’s Dry Goods on Main Street for many years. He was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina. He loved St. Mary’s Church and was an usher as recently as February of this year. Dick was an active member of Medina Council #651, Knights of Columbus for 63 years, where he served as Grand Knight and also belonged to Lincoln Post #1483, V.F.W. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five siblings, John Crowley, Marie Crowley, Paul Crowley, Thomas Crowley and Cornelius “Neil” Crowley; and nephew, James Crowley.

RC is survived by nieces and nephews, Patricia (David) Bellucci, Michael (Elizabeth Lyon) Crowley, Paula Crowley, Mary Crowley, Anne Crowley, Edward Crowley, Agnes Sullivan, Kathleen Bucciarelli, Timothy Crowley, Cynthia Murphy and Carla Crowley; a sister in-law, Keae Crowley; also several great-nieces and nephews.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina, NY 14103. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Parish at the address above or to Medina Council #651, Knights of Columbus, 418 Main St., Medina, NY 14103.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com. 

GASPORT – Mary Helen Verratti, 92, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2023. She was the eleventh child born to Paul and Lydia Renaud of Sully, Iowa on December 31, 1930.

Mary is survived by her loving, devoted husband, of 71 years, John Verratti, whom she married on January 16, 1952. She was the loving mother to John (Tammy) Verratti, Dan (Ruth) Verratti, Eunice (Tim) Arendt, Tim (Ruth) Verratti, Phil Verratti and Connie (Tim) Hayhoe; and the loving Grandma to 20 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Of her original family, Mary is survived by her brother Gerrit Renaud of Pella, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Miriam Renaud of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Patty Renaud of Hemmet, California, Marg Renaud, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Elaine Zwanzig of Hopedale, Illnois.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Baby James; 11 siblings; a grandson and a granddaughter-in-law.

Friends and Family may pay their respects at the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, NY on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at The Chapel Lockport Campus, 25 Walnut Street, Lockport. Interment will take place at Hartland Central Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094.

To share a special memory of Mary, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com 

ALBION – Christopher “Chris” McNeil was born on October 17, 1962, to his parents Charlie Mae McNeil and the late Henry McNeil.

Christopher was the eldest of five children blessed to this union. Christopher graduated from Charles D’Amico high school in Albion in 1980. During his senior year Chris was recruited by IBM and began to learn about the world of computers.

After graduation Christopher joined the Army. While in the Army, Christopher was able to live his dreams of traveling the world while also continuing to learn more about his love of computers. After his 4-year tour in the military Chris would move back to Albion where he would work for Fisher Price as a Mold Developer until they closed their doors. After Fisher Price closed their doors, Christopher would do a short stint at Freeze Dry until he found his final job at Comstock now known as Nortera Foods where he spent over 20 years until he was forced to retire due to his illness.

Christopher was a family man who loved electronics, he loved to dance and would record videos at all the family functions.

Christopher passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Christopher is predeceased by his grandparents Mose Gardner and Lillie Mae Hannah; his Dad Henry McNeil; Sisters Angela McNeil and Marie McNeil; brother Kenneth McNeil.

Christopher leaves behind to mourn his loss his mother Charlie Mae McNeil; sister Penny Blake; aunts Brenda Taylor, and Joyce Bedward; Uncle Freddie Gardner; nieces Latonya Long (McNeil), Techelle McNeil, Charlie Phelps, Cassidy McNeil, Tyquesha Jackson; nephews Colby Ellis, Emmanuel Thompson, Kenneth McNeil, Jr., Derek McNeil, Shomari Howard and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family of Christopher McNeil would like to thank Josh and David Mitchell as well as all of the staff at the Christopher Mitchell funeral home for being so comforting and caring during their time of bereavement. We are forever grateful!

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Friday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where his funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.

To share a special memory of Chris, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Marjorie (Draper) Aldrich, 89, passed away April 24, 2023, in Sarasota, FL where she lived since retiring from Kodak.

Marge graduated from Albion Central School in 1952 and always enjoyed coming back for her class reunions.

In addition to Marge’s parents, Clyde and Ellen Draper, she was predeceased by her husband, Wall Aldrich, brothers Don (Elsie) and Robert Draper, brother in laws Joseph Glomboski and John Sokol, nephew Joseph Rogers and niece Tammy Davey.

Marge is survived by companion Ken Baker, sisters Jeanette Sokol, Elizabeth (Richard) Rogers, Mary Glomboski, Donna (Robin) Lake, Bonnie (James) Bartleson and brother James (June) Draper.

She will be deeply missed by her wonderful nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held sometime in August in Pittsford.

Dolores Jones passed peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2023, after a short illness. She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 23, 1936, to Allen & Dorothy Newvine, one of eight children. Dolores married Wayne E. Jones and they had five children together. After Chief Warrant Officer Jones died in Vietnam she married Joe Smith, and they had one child.

In her life Dolores lived in Alaska before it became a state. Also, Alabama and Germany until her Army husband received orders to Vietnam, and they moved the family to Saranac Lake, NY. She and her children lived there until 1979 when she moved to the Rochester, NY area.

As a single mother, Dolores raised six children in heroic fashion. She always seemed to manage the family budget successfully, providing for her children in every way. An avid golfer and bowler, Dorie, her preferred nickname,  found ways to enjoy these activities until her health began to fail.

She worked as a secretary in the Saranac Lake hospital and at the American Management Association. She retired from her job with Monroe County New York after 20 years.

She is survived by her six children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.

Dolores will be forever missed by her family and by her many friends.  A celebration of life will be held later this year.

Dolores’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Albion.  To share a special memory of Dolores, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

ALBION – Carolyn A. Sisson, 84, passed away April 22, 2023. She was born July 19, 1938 in Albion to the late Frank and Angeline (Borello) DeCarlo, Jr.

Carolyn enjoyed tending to her flowers, working around the house and doing embroidery. She and John enjoyed going on trips and eating at the Village House.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Francis and Edward DeCarlo. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 45 years John; sister Sharon DeCarlo; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan DeCarlo, Linda (Mark) Johnson, James (Robin) Sisson, Donald Sisson, David Sisson and Thomas Sisson; niece Dione; great-niece Megan; special friends Tina, Janine and Sheila; special family cat friend, Sabrina and many cousins.

Carolyn’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Monday, May 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church-Holy Family Parish, W. Park St. Albion, NY 14411 on Tuesday, May 9, at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley. Memorials in Carolyn’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. To share a special memory of Carolyn, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA – Pearlene Tabor, 74, of Medina, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital, after a long illness. Born on November 9, 1948 in Forsyth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae (Head) Walton.

On March 28, 1970, Pearlene married Jimmy Tabor and together they raised three children. Along with her duties of being a housewife and mother, she was a dedicated employee of the former Bernzomatic Company, Medina, NY for 30 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member of the Glad Tidings Baptist Church of Medina and she enjoyed traveling to Georgia to see old friends and family, also to North Carolina to see her daughter and grandchildren. Pearlene was known for her shopping, especially while on her trips.

Pearlene is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Tabor; children, Chanteria Walton, Letitia Tabor and Peter (Erica) Rhim; grandchildren, Andria Wallace and Adrian McCray; and six other grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Viola Grier, Shirley Henderson, Alice Walton (niece) and Mattie Sue Walton and a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glad Tidings Baptist Church, 404 W Oak Orchard St, Medina, NY 14103, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Pastor, Rev. Lambert Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Forsyth, GA on Wednesday, May 3rd.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Pearlene at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.

MIDDLEPORT – John R. Meindl, Jr., 90, passed away April 23, 2023 at the Martin Linsin Residence in Albion due to complications from his heart and cancer. He was born April 14, 1933, in Buffalo, a son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy (Culp) Meindl and had lived in this area all his life.

John graduated in 1950 from Middleport/Roy-Hart High School. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Austria, Germany, California, Georgia and Texas. John worked and retired from FMC in Middleport from 1952-1995. He was a longtime farmer and avid outdoorsman and loved golfing, playing horseshoes, camping, hunting and fishing. John enjoyed bowling, playing pool and cards, especially Bridge and Euchre.

He is survived by his life partner Nancy Climenhaga of Medina; her son Dirk (Sandy) Climenhaga; and their children McKinley, Tyler, Reilly; his siblings Margaret (the late Delbert) Walck of VA, Janet (the late Ralph) Anderson of W. Seneca, Dotty (David) Culverwell of FL, Mary (Kenneth) Sewar of Wilson, George (Susan Spencer) Meindl of Medina OH; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kelly, Cindy, Mary “the angel” from the Willows, for taking great care of John.

The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St. Middleport on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where his funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willows, 459 E. Oak Orchard St., Medina NY 14103 or please plant your favorite tree or shrub in his honor.

To share a special memory of John, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

CLARENCE – Michael J. Herriven, 61, died unexpectedly April 23, 2023 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born October 9, 1961 in Medina To Lee and Nancy (Krueger) Herriven.

In addition to working at various retail stores throughout the area, he also served as the Coordinator of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) for Erie and Niagara County. Michael was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan, had a dry sense of humor and was a lover of animals, having rescued his dog “Jack” from a shelter.

He was a very family-oriented person and loved attending family events. Michael never complained about his physical health and as such, many people didn’t even know he was the recipient of a kidney transplant in 2016.

In addition to his parents listed above, Mr. Herriven was predeceased by his partner, Aaron Muck; his great niece, Delilah Klos; his uncle, Rodney Herriven; and his grandparents, Leon and Eunice Zanow, and Walter and Alberta Herriven.

He is survived by siblings, Dawn Klos of Amherst and Matthew Herriven of Lockport; a nephew, Adam (Rebecca) Klos; two nieces, Melissa Hicks and Megan (Malinda) Herriven; several aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, cousin and his faithful dog and companion, “Jack”.

There will be no calling hours. Michael’s service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016.

Michael’s arrangements were entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Michael, please visit: mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ALBION – Timothy A. Miller, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home the morning of April 22, 2023. He was born May 15, 1953 in Albion, a son of the late Gordon and Frances (DePoty) Miller and was a lifelong resident of Albion.

Tim had many interests. He enjoyed listening to good live music, classic car shows, the rodeo, and enjoyed the casino. He was completely enjoying his retirement. He loved his kitties, Turd and Maggie.

Tim worked for many years as a Tug Boat Captain, retiring from NYS Canal Corporation.

In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by both maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his children, Royal (Christine) Miller, Cody (Tausha) Miller, Justina (Brian) Miller and Amanda Miller; grandchildren, Christina, Jessica, Megan, Richard, Morgan, Kollin, Machara, Jimmy, Karlee, Maddison, Jordyn, Sophie Ann, Lilly and Tyler; siblings, Pamela Wright and Linda Causey; companion, Robin (Nathan, Andrew) Jobe; many nieces, nephews and cousins and his life-long best friend, John Doolan.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 West Ave., Albion where his funeral service will also be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

To share a special memory of Tim, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MEDINA – John F. “Jack” Fike, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 following a courageous battle with a long term illness. Born August 6, 1945 in Herkimer, NY, Jack was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Nagle) Fike.

Sadly, his mother passed when he was only 11. He was then lovingly raised by stepmother, Doris Fike. A graduate of Herkimer High School, Class of 1963, Jack went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in teaching from Brockport University. There, he met the love of his life, the former Becky Peasland. The couple were wed on January 27, 1968 and would make Medina their home.

Mr. Fike began his teaching career in 1967. Well known in the Medina community, Mr. Fike was a 5th grade teacher at both the Warren P. Towne Elementary and Oak Orchard Elementary Schools in Medina, where his wife Becky also taught. He retired in 2001.

Jack was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish, St. Stephen’s Church in Middleport and also St. Mary’s Church in Medina. He enjoyed golfing and was a member the Shelridge Country Club. Jack also enjoyed woodworking, playing softball and other sports and was known to be a devoted spectator at his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 55 years, Becky Fike; two children, Lisa (Jason) Smith and John (Tracey) Fike; six grandchildren, Jake, Allie and Adam Smith, Zachary, Miriam and Camden Fike; his sister, Mary “Sandy” (John) Mitchell; sisters in-law, Suzanne (David) Landers, Marcy Peasland and Kerry Peasland; also several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 684, Medina, NY 14103 or to the Alzheimer’s Association-WNY Chapter at www.alz.org/wny. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.

CLARENDON – Elizabeth A. Kennedy, 1944 to 2023. Mom was called to service in the Lord’s kitchen in heaven, where she’s likely organized the pantry, planted a vegetable garden, and is probably cooking up a feast with her brother Parm, and sisters Sue and little Sally.

She was a nurse for nearly 40 years, usually providing care for the elderly in nursing homes or hospice. When she retired, she worked as a substitute school nurse, and in her spare time planted gardens, helped clean and re-organize her church, canned every manner of things, wrote fantastic stories of life on the farm, continued to be the glue that held our extended family together and was generally 10 times busier than before her retirement.

Betsy was predeceased by her parents, Harold Palmer and Eleanor (Weeks) Wilder; siblings, Susan Sauer, Parm Wilder and Sally Wilder.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Kennedy; children, Peggy Petronio, Mark (Jean) Petronio and Trina Kennedy; grandchildren, Carl (Jill) Bourke, Mary Rose Bourke, Angela (Ryan) Spelman, John (Allyshia) Petronio, Cassandra Walter and Evan Press; great-grandchildren, Rilynn, John, Isabella, Ethan, Alana, Jada and Kinsley, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Rte. 31. Albion NY 14411.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Holley NY.  To share a memory of Betsy, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.