Memorials

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES:  NYS US BC Director Daniel Solmine and Liz Taylor (Fulton County Regional USBC) stand next to the Memorial table after a service prior to Saturday's NYS Annual Meeting in Syracuse. The NYS USBC paid tribute to those bowlers, family members and friends who passed away during the 2018-19 season.

-- IN MEMORIAM --

The New York State USBC is an arm of the United States Bowling Congress committed to running fair, successful tournaments for bowlers of all ages; an organization dedicated to promoting the great sport of bowling through Hall of Fame and other special award presentations; a source of information to all bowlers interested in improving their game through coaching and instruction, and a vehicle for our young people to combine their scholastic and bowling abilities to receive college scholarships.

Just as importantly, the New York State USBC is run by regular people who appreciate and recognize those special people -- our bowlers -- who have made an impact by participating in leagues and tournaments, and by supporting their families and friends in the sport, throughout their lives. With that being said, we have created this Memorials page on our website as a final tribute to the men and women who have built and helped sustain organized bowling in New York State.

We invite you to send the names of deceased bowlers, relatives of bowlers and friends of the bowling community for inclusion on this page. Please send information to Mike Pettinella, Association Manager, NYS USBC, 55 Edgewood Drive, Batavia, NY 14020, or by email at bowlny300@yahoo.com. We also will be acknowledging our deceased members and family/friends during a Memorial Service at the NYS USBC Annual Meeting. Thank you.

AUGUST 2019
Lake Ontario USBC
Marvin Cathy (8-1-19), proprietor of Parkview Lanes in Wolcott
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JULY 2019
Fulton USBC
George DeLong (7-26-19)
Rochester NY USBC
Thomas Pisano (7-20-19), age 105; longtime Rochester bowler
Nicholas K. Mabe (7-2-19)
Lake Ontario USBC
Eva Ireland (7-10-19), local association Hall of Famer and former director
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JUNE 2019
Genesee Region USBC
Mary Theresa (Marchioli) Sardou (6-29-19), owner and operator, with her son, Thomas, of Viking Valhalla Restaurant at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen. CLICK HERE for her obituary.
Robert J. "Rob" Morith (6-23-2019)
John R. LaFarnara (6-22-2019)
Fulton County Regional
Sandra L. (Sandy) Suchy (6-11-19), recipient of the 2019 NYS USBC Service to Bowling/Community Award and NYS Women's 600 Club member.
Tri-County NY USBC
Gary Kosteczko (6-1-19), husband of Diane Kosteczko, Tri-County NY USBC director.
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MAY 2019
Genesee Region USBC
John Kingdollar (5-21-19)
Rebecca "Becky" Hughson (5-22-19)
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Greater Buffalo USBC
Patricia E. Batina (5/19/19)
Robert J. Bengert, Sr. (5/2/19)
Jason D. Bren (5/16/19)
Kenneth L. Jaster (5/20/19)
Betty Maw (5/4/19) - GBUSBCA Hall of Fame
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APRIL 2019
Genesee Region USBC
Angelo V. Pettinella (4-18-19), father of NYS USBC Association Manager Mike Pettinella
Kingston USBC
Joan Millham (4-9-19)
SAW Valley USBC
Maj. Troy D. Campbell (4-30-19), SAW Valley USBC president.
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MARCH 2019
Fulton USBC
William Torbitt (3-18-19)
Rochester NY USBC
Andrew C. "Andy" Padulo (3/24/19)
Louis F. Wilson (3/21/19)
Albert R. Brunette Jr. (3/16/19)
Anthony J. Chinappi (3/2/19)
Elmira USBC
Andrew C. Giles (3-20-19)
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FEBRUARY 2019
Rochester NY USBC
Nicolette "Nikki" Leonardo (2/25/19)
Kathy Martin Clausen (2/18/19)
Keith "Jim" Beadle (2/18/19)
Edward R. Schaad (2/14/19)
Travis J. Voellinger (2/9/19)
Doris Muhs (2/2/19)
Scott MacCracken (2/1/19)
Janet Turpyn (2/1/19)
Robert J. Perry Sr. (1/24/19)
Grace L. Frost (2/24/19)
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JANUARY 2019
Long Island USBC
Herbert Weihs (1-14-19)
Rochester NY USBC
William "Bill" Wells (1-9-19)
Robert J. Perry Sr. (1-24-19)
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DECEMBER 2018
Fulton County Regional USBC
Greg Simonson (12-3-18), former secretary of the Johnstown men's association and president of Fulton County Hall of Fame, and HOF member
Evangelina Wilcox (12-5-18)
Rochester NY USBC
Pamela VanderLyke (12-10-18)
Genesee Region USBC
Donald C. "Clarky" Vescovi (12-29-18)
Frances Dickes (12-28-18)
Dolores (Kosiorek) McCarthy (12-1-18)
Corning USBC
Judith F. Ruocco (12-23-18), Corning Hall of Fame member.
Raymond H. Zoerb (12-29-18)
Central NY USBC
William "Bill" Miner (12-19-18), owner of Green Lakes Lanes in Fayetteville. CLICK HERE for obituary.
Fulton USBC
Nicholas J. Sereno (12-17-18), co-owner of Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego.
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NOVEMBER 2018
Fulton County Regional USBC
James Oare (11-21-18)
Jeremy Van Nostrand (11-27-18)
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OCTOBER 2018
Long Island USBC
Josephine Broccolo (10-23-18), mother of several LIUSBC members.
Elaine Rezny (10-12-18), CLICK HERE for services, past president, Nassau County Women.
Corning USBC
Glenda C. Merrill (10-25-18), former director, member of 500 and 600 Clubs.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
Corning USBC
Royal Denson (9-16-18), WWII Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient.
Rochester NY USBC
Brian Dodds (9/15/18)
Charles A. Domicello (9/13/18)
Albany USBC
Beverley Krauss-Hussey (9-1-18), daughter of Karen Krauss, former NYS USBC director and current Albany USBC association manager. CLICK HERE for obituary.
Fulton County Regional USBC
Gordon Hadcock (9-7-18)
Michelle Smith (9-10-18)
Roger Edwards (9-13-18)
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AUGUST 2018
Mid-Hudson USBC
Gerald Dembeck (8-15-18)
Rochester NY USBC
Deborah Ann Arend (8-25-18)
Ron DeFrance (8-19-18)
Todd Efing (8-9-18)
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JULY 2018
Westchester County USBC
Lisa (Riley) Caverly (7-10-18)
Long Island USBC
Margaret C. "Marge" Spano (7-4-18), longtime board member of Suffolk County WBA and Long Island USBC, state delegate. CLICK HERE for services.
Rochester NY USBC
George Witzel (7-11-18)
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JUNE 2018
Rochester NY USBC
David A. Mack (6-9-18)
Anthony P. Ferrari (6-17-18)
Jimmie Lee Bruce (6-8-18)
Mid-Hudson USBC
Mary Taylor (6-28-18)
Wayne County USBC WBA
Elizabeth (Betty) Oakleaf (6-19-18)
June Soules (6-22-18)
Long Island USBC
Edward Altmann (6-14-18), brother of Flo Janovsky, LIUSBC board member
Westchester Co. USBC
Anne E. "Betty" McDermott (6-4-18), WCUSBC board member
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MAY 2018
Hudson Valley USBC
Joseph W. McDowell (5-6-18)
Greater Buffalo USBC
Ronald J. Kelly (5-2-18)
Gary M. Gospodarski (5-12-18)
Dennis J. Gaca (5-21-18)
New York City USBC
Linda Hampton (5-16-18)
Troy USBC
Nick Pondillo (5-13-18)
Corning USBC
Marsha Ann Corso (5-5-18), Corning Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame member
Tighe Taylor (5-27-18)
Long Island USBC
Al Barbieri (5-2-18)
Wayne County USBC WBA
Clinton H. McDonald (5-14-18)
Rochester NY USBC
Arthur F. Guentner (5-17-18)