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Donald W. Gavenda Sr.

Dec 7, 2025

Elba - Donald W. Gavenda, Sr., a beloved resident of Elba, passed away peacefully at Crossroads House on December 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July 2, 1931, in Batavia, Donald lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and passions. Donald was a long-time muck farmer in Elba, where he cultivated not only the...

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Jane E. Draycott

Dec 1, 2025

Jane E. Draycott, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on Thursday, June 24th, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jane lived a life full of love, devotion, and service to her family and community. Jane was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Kenneth Draycott, her loving parents, Jane Walters Hall and...

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Debi A. Clark

Dec 3, 2025

Batavia - Debi A. Clark, a beloved member of the Batavia community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Batavia on June 10, 1955, Debi lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to her community. Debi is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Darci Clark of West Falls; her...

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Mark S. Showler

Nov 26, 2025

Mark S. Showler, a beloved resident of Byron, passed away peacefully at the age of 64. Born in Rochester on Tuesday, June 20th, 1961, Mark was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Mark had a profound love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and spent countless hours riding his own bike, feeling the freedom of the open road. He...

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Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore

Dec 5, 2025

Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore, 74, of Albion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday (December 5, 2025) at United Memorial Medical Center after a 4 year courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born on March 13, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Howard and Elsie Rowcliffe. Diane was known for her great golf...

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Roberta A. Stephens

Dec 2, 2025

Roberta A. Stephens, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Roberta lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community. Roberta married Harry I. Sollie and had three children, Tamre, Keith and Erika. She was preceded in death by her...

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Richard Howard

Dec 1, 2025

Bergen – Richard Allen “Dick” Howard Sr. , 86, of Bergen, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at home with his family. Dick was born Monday, June 5, 1939 in Rochester, New York, the son of the late Harold E and Beulah (Robertson) Howard. Dick grew up in the city of Rochester alongside his cousins and sister. In his...

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Michael Quinn

Dec 1, 2025

Michael J. Quinn, age 70, of Horseheads, Attica, and Batavia, New York. He passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Mike was born on April 29, 1955, in Elmira, the son of the late J.J. Quinn and Joan (Backes-Quinn) Hamilton. He attended St. Mary’s School in Horseheads and graduated from Attica High School in 1973. Mike spent 11 years working...

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Carole J. Allen

Nov 30, 2025

Carole J. Allen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on November 6th, 1944, in Buffalo. A long-time resident of Batavia, Carole had a passion for swimming and was a regular at the local YMCA. She was a devoted wife to her husband of...

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Eddie Lee Garner Sr.

Nov 30, 2025

Batavia - Eddie Lee Garner Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 11, 1943, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Eddie's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family and his passion for helping others. He worked tirelessly as a horse trainer, a...

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Michelle Lynn Rhodes

Nov 27, 2025

Michelle Lynn Rhodes, age 49, of Wyoming, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following complications after a double lung transplant and a long battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, on Thursday, November 27th at UPMC Presbyterian. Born December 7, 1975 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of David Sr. and Carol (Bush) Coughlin.

Michelle will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter,...

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Susan D Balonek

Nov 22, 2025

Elba - Susan D. Balonek, 78 of Elba passed away on Saturday, (November 22, 2025) at Unity Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her family. Mrs. Balonek was born July 5, 1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Emling) Smith. Susan found immense joy in the simple blessing of a blooming garden , a passion that...

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Michael Edward Kingdollar

Nov 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Edward Kingdollar, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at the age of 68. Michael was born on Friday, February 8th, 1957, in Batavia, where he spent most of his life. Michael was prep-cook at Alex's Place in Batavia, where he...

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Paul H. Eaton Jr.

Nov 18, 2025

Paul H. Eaton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born in Cortland on August 7, 1963, Paul lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Linda J. Ezard Eaton of Elba, who was his partner in life and travel. Together, they embarked on...

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Ralph Fiscus

Nov 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Fiscus, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, just shy of his 65th birthday. Ralph was born on November 21, 1960, in Byron, New York—a place he always held close to his heart. Ralph graduated from Byron-Bergen High School and pursued a fruitful career in the...

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James D. Canty

Nov 15, 2025

James D. Canty, of Stafford, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26th, 1939, in Batavia, a son of the late Daniel V. Canty and Frances Powers Canty. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Paulene Merkel Canty, who passed away on May 30,...

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Terry E. Dickes

Nov 15, 2025

Terry E. Dickes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Wednesday, July 7th, 1948, in Batavia, a son of the late Edward Joseph Dickes and Marian Sarah Hoy Dickes. A man of varied interests, Terry was a lifetime member of the Western New York...

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Eleanor V. Eldridge

Nov 13, 2025

Eleanor V. Eldridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at the age of 101. She was born on November 8th, 1924, in West Barre, daughter of the late Andrew Sanderson and Irene Pickett Sanderson and wife to the late Harry “Ed” Edgar Eldridge. Eleanor, “Ellie” to some, was a dutiful wife and mother. She was basically a “stay-at-home”...

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Louis Shepard

Nov 10, 2025

Louis Shepard of Le Roy, New York, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 403 East Main Street, Batavia. There will be no services. Burial will be on November 13, 2025, at 8:30 am, In St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 522 Ellicott Street, Batavia.

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Scott R. Merrill

Nov 7, 2025

Darien Center - Scott R. Merrill, 56 of Darien Center passed away from a serious illness on Friday, (November 7, 2025) at home. Mr. Merrill was born December 29, 1968 in Batavia, a son of the late Robert E. and Carol (Duguid) Merrill. Scott exhibited a large laugh and a quick sense of humor. He loved the arts, acting in...

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