Laurie Ann Mecca (Fullone)

from Eden- North Collins Pennysaver 2-18-23

by Eden- North Collins Pennysaver

HAMMER TAX SERVICE

Feb. 3, 1955 - Feb. 17, 2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Feb. 25, 1922 - Feb. 8, 2023

Richard G. Gates

Richard G. Gates of East Eden, NY entered into rest Feb. 6, 2023 at the age of 57 years.

Beloved son of George J. and the late Janet M. (Ham) Gates. Loving brother of Thomas Gates, Patricia Norton and Cheryl (John) Matwijkow. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Sat. Feb. 25 2023 at 10 AM from St. Mary’s Oratory East Eden, NY. Please assemble at church.

Arrangements by Wentland

Funeral Home North Collins, NY. Condolences may be made at www.wentlandfuneralhome. com. Flowers gratefully declined if desired memorials may be made to Heart Animal Rescue 206 Lake St. Hamburg, NY 14075 or Hope4cats P.O. Box 243, North Boston, NY 14110.

Robert A. Bach

Robert A. Bach of Langford, NY entered into rest Feb. 11, 2023 at the age of 76 years.

Loving husband of Anna (Jirak) Bach. Father of Debbie Ann (Joseph) Blowers and the late Frank Boice II. Father in law of Michelle (Drewiega) Boice.

Grandfather of Jami (Justin)

Alejandro and Jase Blowers. Brother of the late Joseph (Beverly) Bach, Pat Cole, Geraldine Hammond, Daniel Bach and Rosemary Hagaman. A memorial service will be offered from Langford New Oregon Vol. Fire Dept. (Sisson Highway and Rt. 249) Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11 AM with 12 PM Military Honors.

Arrangements by Wentland

Funeral Home North Collins, NY.

Frank R. “Scott” “Santa” Serafin

Frank R. “Scott” “Santa” Serafin of North Collins, NY entered into rest Feb. 5, 2023 at the age of 76 years after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Teri (Rinaldi) Serafin. Father of the late Scotty Serafin. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Brother of Dennis (Darlene) Serafin and the late David Serafin. Scott was a veteran and served his country proudly as a Navy Corpsman in Vietnam. He was an accomplished downhill skier, world traveler and played Santa Claus for over 50 years. He also loved his cats Jingles, H.D., Mickey and his dogs Wilson and Ollie. A celebration of life will be held in July. If desired memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by Wentland Funeral Home North Collins, NY.

Rosemary (Legierski)

Vaughn

Rosemary (Legierski) Vaughn of North Collins, NY formerly of Cheektowaga, entered into rest Jan. 29, 2023 at the age of 67 years. Beloved mother of John (Angela) Gulisano, Robert Domanski and Nicole (Joseph) Alaimo. Cherished nana to 15 grandchildren. Loving sister to Michael (Terry), John (Grace), Sam (Nancy) and Annie Legierski. Daughter of the late Leo and Mary Legierski. Friends may call for a memorial visitation Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023 from 12- 2 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY where memorial services will take place at 2 PM.

Helen A Foucher, beloved daughter of the late Frank Carver and Mildred Hall passed away February 8th, 2023 at the age of 100 at home in Eden, New York with her daughter Judy. Helen was born and grew up in Jonesport, Maine and remained raising her family in the home she grew up with beloved husband of 54 years, the late Richard P. Foucher, Sr. A devoted mother to the late Richard P. Foucher Jr., Judith M. (Eben) Smith, and the late Frank J. (Theresa) Foucher. A loving grandmother to Timothy D. Smith and Karen M. (Dan) Krawczyk. A cherished greatgrandmother to Alyssa L. Krawczyk and Ryan M. (Sunny Pechulis) Krawczyk. A loving sister to the late Arletta Crowley Falkingham and survived by two adoring pets. Helen spent 15 years of her life working at Rest Haven Nursing Home, and was beloved by the patients she treated. Helen was a light to anyone she was around, and was always there to lend a hand to her friends and family. She loved spending her free time cooking and frying her famous homemade donuts for everyone that stopped in for a visit. Helen enjoyed spending summers with her beloved husband at their camp on Schoodic Lake in Cherryfield, Maine, and was member of the Pythian Sisters of Jonesport. Helen will make her final trip home to be laid to rest next to her beloved husband and two children in Greenwood Cemetery in Jonesport, Maine. A celebration of her life will be planned for the summer 2023 at her church, Community Church of Christ in Jonesport. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Buffalo and/or your favorite animal rescue, both very close to her heart. Sincere gratitude to Laing Funeral Home, Eden, New York and McClure Family Funeral Home, Machias, Maine for safely returning our Mama(GG) home.

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