Lancaster Obits for the week of Sunday, Dec. 9

MESSING - Joseph W. died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in California, formerly of Lancaster; survived by his wife of 55 years, Antoinette (Inglese); father of Sharon (Michael) Bowie, David (Cynthia), Christopher (Melinda); grandfather of Brent and Melissa Myers, David, Nicholas, Matthew, Kathryn, Megan, Makena and Tyler Messing. Funeral services were held in California.

BAEHRE, Fay Myrtle (nee Dossinger) of Lancaster passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the age of 83, beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Baehre; devoted mother of Richard Baehre, David (Diane) Baehre, Daniel (Janice) Baehre, Lynne (Kevin) Backstrom, Kim (Peter) Conway and Kevin (Diane) Baehre; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear sister of Donald Dossinger; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family was present on Friday at the (Harris Hill Chapel) Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., where funeral services were held on Saturday morning. Interment in Clarence Fillmore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.

METCALF - Richard A., Jr. of Lancaster entered into eternal rest Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, loving son of Richard and Jane (Buchbinder); brother of Jeff (Rachel); uncle of Jude Metcalf; grandson of Dolores (late John) Buchbinder and the late Robert and late Elsie Metcalf; nephew of Paul Metcalf, Ellen (Paul) Kieta, Ann (Andy) Tarasik and Sue (Bernie) Jablonski; also survived by many cousins; dear friend of Jamie and Jake. Family received relatives and friends at the Wendel & Loecher Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, on Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Mary's RC Church, Lancaster, on Tuesday morning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Upstate NY Transplant Services, 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203.

JARVIS, Arthur J. of Lancaster died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the age of 95; beloved husband of the late Adele (nee Zaidel) Jarvis. Beloved companion of Geraldine Pitz. Dearest Father of Judith ( Anthony) DeAngelis , Timothy ( Mary Ann ) Jarvis and Michael Jarvis. Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Brother of Joseph ( Elizabeth) Jarvis, Theresa ( late Gerald ) Brzykcy, and the late Stella (late Donald) Metz. The family was present Sunday at the Urban-Amigone Funeral Home where prayers were offered Monday morning followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel. Mr. Jarvis was a retiree of Calspan Corp. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.