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George Comins
Birth & Death Dates: 5/7/1926 - 3/24/2007
Visitations: Tuesday, March 27, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home
Services: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation
Location: Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion
Obituary: George "Shorty" Comins, age 80, of 342 Otsego St., Ilion, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.
He was born on May 7, 1926 in E. Frankfort, NY, the son of Theodore and Mabel (Conkling) Comins, and graduated from Ilion High School in 1943.
Shorty was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. On September 4, 1948, he was married to Mary Smallwood at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion. He was the owner and operator of Shorty's Amoco, W. Main St., Ilion, from 1956 - 1962 and Shorty's Chevron, E. Main St., Ilion from 1962 - 1980. He was the sponsor and avid fan of the Shorty's Chevron slo-pitch softball team for many years. Shorty was a very active bowler in the Herkimer Major League. He was also the #1 fan of the Syracuse University Basketball Team.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; three sons, and daughters-in-law, William and Josephine Comins of Sayville, LI, NY, Thomas and Mary Comins of Ilion, James and Regan Comins of Fairpoint, NY; two daughters and one son-in-law, Margaret and James Lehah of Jordan, NY, Kathleen Matthews of Stratton, Maine; 20 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; his sister, Alice of Ridgewood, NJ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Ted.
Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Anthony Barratt, Pastor. Calling hours are Tuesday, March 27, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Anyone needing a ride to the calling hours or services may call the funeral home at 895-7722 for complimentary transportation assistance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Annunciation Memorial Fund. Special envelopes are available at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home, Ilion.
James T. Riddell
Birth & Death Dates: 11/3/1946 - 3/25/2007
Visitations: Wednesday, March 28, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home
Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home
Cemetery: Mountain View Memorial Gardens
Location: Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion
Obituary: James T. “Tom” Riddell, age 60, of Sandy Lane Road, Mohawk, formerly of Ilion, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, with his loved ones by his side, following a long illness.
Tom was born on Nov. 3, 1946, in Ilion, son of the late James Albert and Ruth (Hathaway) Riddell. He attended Ilion schools. On Aug. 13, 1966, he was united in marriage to Roberta J. “Bobbie” Peltier at the Ilion United Methodist Church and they enjoyed a loving and devoted union of almost 41 years. Tom was last employed at MDS in Herkimer. At one time he worked for the Evening Times, Evening Telegram and as a bartender at Duffy's Tavern. He was a member of the Ilion Moose Lodge 1010, a Fellowship life member, a 25 year club member, Legion of the Moose, past Governor, administrator and steward. At one time he was a member of the Northside Athletic Club. Tom was active in the Boy Scouts obtaining the “Order of the Arrow,” and “Eagle Scout,” and served as Scout Master and on the commission. Tom was a ham radio operator and assisted in the sky warning program. He also enjoyed his computer, watching television, cooking, camping and was a football and baseball fan. At one time he was a member of the Starlighters, and Troubadours Drum and Bugle Corps, playing the bugle. Tom was known as a jokester and loved to pull pranks. His family meant everything to him, and Tom loved the family gatherings.
Survivors include his dedicated wife, Bobbi; two sisters, Joyce Gage of Ilion, Christine Brownrigg and her fiancé Joe Kalinowski, both of the town of Frankfort; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law James and Robert Waterfield of Florida, Joan McCumber of Mohawk, William Peltier and Karen Barile of Long Island; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great-nieces and great-nephews, many friends, and his beloved canine companion, Lady.
He was predeceased by his brother, Carlton Rank in 1943, his nephew, James Roy Gage in 1965, and his in-laws Robert and Mary Peltier.
Tom's funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2007, commencing at 7 p.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, with theRev. Hans Drews officiating. Interment will take place later this spring in Mountain View Memorial Gardens at a date and time to be announced.
Family and friends are invited to visitation Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. The Ilion Moose Lodge will conduct their service at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Tom's memory to the charity of choice. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Robert E. Foster, III
Birth & Death Dates: 10/24/1978 - 4/4/2007
Visitations: Friday, April 6, 2007, 5-7 p.m.
Services: Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral parlor with the Rev. Robert Wollaber, officiating.
Cemetery: Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, New York
Location: Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion / Frankfort
Obituary: ILION-Robert E. "Robbie" Foster, III, 28, of 141 West North St., Ilion, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 4, 2007, in Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, following a long illness. At the time of his passing he was surrounded with the love and support of his family.
Robbie was born on October 24, 1978 in Herkimer, son of Robert E. Foster, Jr., and Patricia (Rende) Foster, and graduated with Ilion High School, "Class of 1996". The most important part of Robbie's life was being surrounded by family and friends. His daughter Hayley was the light of his life and enjoyed and cherished every moment he spent with her. In his spare time he enjoyed playing video games and working on the computer.
Survivors include his loving family; his parents: Robert and Patricia of the home address; his cherished daughter: Hayley Foster and her mother Jennifer Caleo who is Robbie's close friend; his maternal grandmother: Nellie Cline of Ilion; a close sister: Lori Poehler and her daughters who were very close with Robbie, Makayla Latour and Desarae Fiato; several aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Joseph Rende, his maternal step-grandfather: Raymond Cline; paternal grandfather: Robert Foster and his paternal grandmother: Dorothy Foster.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., (Main Street between Ilion and Frankfort), 894-8000, on Friday, April 6, 2007 from 5-7 p.m.
His funeral will commence on Saturday morning, April 7, at 10 am from the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Wollaber, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Ilion, officiating. Procession will follow to Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, where he will be laid to rest in the family plot.
Mrs. Dorotha Mae Fee, 97, of Le Roy died Monday, July 25, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the Sunshine Fund, Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson Street, Le Roy, NY 14482.
Robert G. Lowe, of Stafford died Saturday, July 30, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stafford Fire Department, Route 5, Stafford, NY 14143, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14623 or to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4053 Maple Rd., Suite 110, Amherst, NY 14226.
Raymond J. Longhany, of Lime Rock/Le Roy died Friday, July 29, 2005.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Church, Lime Rock.
Dennis Jay Boatfield, 58, of Ogden/Le Roy died Saturday, July 30, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association/Happiness House Building Campaign Fund.
Mrs. Mamie A. Antinore, 84, of Le Roy died Monday, August 1, 2005.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
Thomas P. Finbar, 72, of Le Roy died Wednesday, August 3, 2005.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Hostel House, 4 Ballantye Brae, Utica, NY 13501.
Robert F. Harrington, 59, formerly of Le Roy died Saturday, August 6, 2005.
Mrs. Mamie A. Antinore, 84, of Le Roy died Monday, August 1, 2005.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
Mrs. Betty Jane Leanen, 77, of Le Roy died Sunday, August 14, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance Fund.
Loretta A. "Sam" Sage, 50, of Bergen died Tuesday, August 16, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Mrs. Jean Myers, 82, of Le Roy died Wednesday, August 17, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Main St., Lakeville, NY 14480 or to Lakeville Fire Department, 5822 Stone Hill Rd., Lakeville, NY 14480.
Mrs. Eleanor V. Rose, 85, of Le Roy died Wednesday, August 24, 2005
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Covington United Presbyterian Church, 1701 Craig Rd., Pavilion, NY 14425
Randall "Randy" J. Frank, 53, of Le Roy died Saturday, August 27, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care, 550 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 or to St. Joseph's Church, 27 Lake St., Le Roy, NY 14482.
Emily B. Pangrazio, 82, of Le Roy died Sunday, August 28, 2005.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sr. and Emily Pangrazio Memorial Fund, in care of Le Roy Junior/Senior High School.
Jennie A. Cummings, 91, of Le Roy and formerly of Boonville died Monday, August 29, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the Akron Free Methodist Church, 6 Scotland Rd., Akron, NY 14001.
Milton W. "Bill" Thompson, 53, of Le Roy died Monday, September 12, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Milton W. Thompson Memorial Fund c/o Le Roy Central School District.
Miss Carol Ann Downs, 37, of Bergen died Tuesday, September 13, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Bergen Rescue Squad, PO Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416, American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway West, Amherst, NY 14228 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Mabelle K. Robbins, 103, of Brockport died Monday, September 12, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Region Home Care or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Ronald J. Monteleone, 69, of Le Roy died Thursday, September 15, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Mrs. Lorma Mae Fox, 94, of Pavilion died Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Route 63, Geneseo, NY 14454 or to the American Cancer Society, Lakes Region, 1400 Winton Rd., North, Rochester, NY 14609-5831.
Mrs. Eleanor M. Starowitz, 74, of Byron died Saturday, September 17, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Mrs. Leone W. Nicoll, 84, of Silver Springs and formerly of Bergen died Friday, September 16, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, 11 Church Street, Silver Springs, NY 14550 or to Eastern Star, 8 West Main St., Le Roy, NY 14482 or at 21 North Main St., Perry, NY 14530.
Robert M. Lee, 63, of Le Roy died Thursday, September 22, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Crossroads House of Hospice Care.
Charles A. Cummings, Sr., 85, of Pavilion died Thursday, September 22, 2005.
Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurses Association, St. Peter's Church, Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance, Pavilion Ambulance or to United Memorial Medical Center.
Charles Frank Panepento, 65, formerly of Le Roy died Wednesday, August 3, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Anthony J. Guarino, 91, formerly of Le Roy died Wednesday, September 21, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Church in Le Roy or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Vincent J. Gomborone, 91, of Le Roy died Wednesday, September 28, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance or United Memorial Medical Center.
Anthony R. "Tony" Barone, 92, of Le Roy died Friday, October 14, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance Fund.
Gary L. Pietron, 63, of Wyoming died Thursday, October 13, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the family at 1500 VanAllen Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591.
Mrs. Janice M. Seaburg, 81, of Le Roy died Sunday, October 16, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Le Roy or to the Friends of Letchworth, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427.
Marilyn C. (Morgan) Parslow, of Le Roy died Tuesday, October 18, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Botts Fiorito Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 53 Main St., Le Roy, NY 14482 or to Genesee County Hospice.
Elsbeth Appelt Smail, of Le Roy died Sunday, October 30, 2005. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. N., Rochester, NY 14609.
Mrs. Barbara A. Connolly, 68, of Pavilion died Wednesday, November 30th, 2005. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church, Pavilion.
James E. Brown, 79, formerly of Bergen died November 28th, 2005. Memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Ave., Bergen NY 14416, VFW Post 9853, 75 North Olivia Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825 or to Good Shepard Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.
David J. Centner, of Le Roy and formerly of Texas died November 30, 2005.
Mrs. Bertha Toal, 82, of Byron died Tuesday, December 6, 2005. Memorials may be made to Byron Presbyterian Church, 6293 West Main, Byron, NY 14422.
Norma J. Walton, of Caledonia died Thursday, December 8, 2005. Memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Stone Church, 3177 Church St., Caledonia, NY 14423 or to Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454.
Roger J. Plossl, 76, of Pavilion died Saturday, December 10, 2005. Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance Inc., 16 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020.
Virginia Espana, of Le Roy died Wednesday, December 14, 2005.
Carl C. Newton, formerly of Pavilion, died December 5, 2005 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the brother of Robert D. Newton of Stafford.
Mrs. Sherrie A. Dickes, 35, of Le Roy died Monday, December 19th, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Mrs. Faye A. Anziano, 84, of Le Roy died Monday, December 26, 2005. Memorials may be made to Le Roy Village Green Nursing Home, 10 Munson St., Le Roy, NY 14482.
Wilbur C. Weiland, 86, formerly of Le Roy died Thursday, January 5, 2006.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Regional Medical Center, PO Box 2352, Orangeburg, SC 29116 or to American Legion Post 4, c/o Dukes Harley Funeral Home in Orangeburg.
Mark T. Warriner, 43, of Byron died Tuesday, January 17th, 2006.
Memorials may be made to his children, c/o Chana Kreutz.
Kenneth Gary Rapalee, 65, of Stafford died Monday, January 16th, 2006.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or to any verterans association.
George M. Donohue, 62, of Le Roy died Tuesday, January 17, 2006.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to George M. Donohue Scholarship Fund, Genesee Community College, 1 College Rd., Batavia, NY 14020.
