Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Reno J. Giuliano
Jun 24, 2025
Reno Giuliano, 95, of Clarence, New York, (formerly of Oakfield, New York) passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. He was born in Oakfield on Nov. 18, 1929 to Vincenza (née Cocco) and Frank Giuliano. After completing high school, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War. He married his wife of 62 years, Rita (née...
Sharon L. Ryan
Jun 22, 2025
Sharon L. Ryan, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on June 11, 1958, in Kendall, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Ryan and Mary I. MacMaster Ryan. Sharon is survived by her siblings: Barbara (Herman) Kappes of Virginia, Thomas (JoAnn) Ryan of LeRoy, Carol Nicometo of North...
David A Templeton
Jun 21, 2025
David A. Templeton, of Batavia, age 71, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1953, in Warsaw, New York, a son of Allen and Rita (Heiman) Templeton. David graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from RIT. He worked hard his entire life, not out of love for the...
Ruth B. Pickert
Jun 18, 2025
Ruth B. "Sweetie" Pickert, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on Sunday, August 28th, 1927, in Clarence. A 1945 graduate of Tonawanda High School, Ruth pursued her education at Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Genesee Memorial Hospital...
Marian T. Partridge
Jun 17, 2025
Marian T. Partridge, age 96, of Bergen, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Partridge; her sister and brother-in-law, Helen (Lewis) Partridge and her sister-in-law, Joyce Glazier. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Sandra) Partridge of Bergen and Jan (Richard Godlove) Kent of Byron; grandchildren, Joshua (Heather) Kent of Byron,...
Lelia J. Sherman
Jun 14, 2025
Stafford - Lelia J. Sherman, age 94, passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1930 in Batavia. Lelia will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by her children, Alan (Judy) Sherman of Springville, Maryann Clark of Manchester, Cheryl...
Ronald Bauer
Jun 11, 2025
Ronald F. Bauer Jr. of Batavia, age 60, passed away on June 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1964 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Ronald Bauer Sr. and Carolyn Sprague. Ronald had a true mechanics heart. He enjoyed working on anything with an engine, like 4 wheelers,...
Patricia Anne Swapceinski
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Anne Swapceinski, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 25, 1941, in Rochester, Patricia was a cherished resident of Bergen, where she built a life filled with love, community, and...
Donna A. Condello
Jun 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna A. Condello, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donna left this world peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Friday, October 24th, 1947, in Batavia, Donna spent her entire life in the community she dearly...
Freda L. Baxter
Jun 5, 2025
Freda L. Baxter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the age of 100. Freda was born on October 7th, 1924, in Irondequoit, to the late Ada Downing Rockefeller and John Rockefeller. Freda lived a full and vibrant life, finding joy in the simple pleasures of reading, arts and crafts, and traveling. She was particularly adventurous, taking to...
William R. Ireland
Jun 3, 2025
William R. Ireland, 75, of Batavia, N.Y., passed away on June 3, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s disease for several years. Born in Medina, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 1950, William was a son of the late William N. and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Kathleen (Kevin) Manne; grandson, Logan Manne; and sisters Janice Ireland...
Tricia Lin (Reed) Rapert
Jun 2, 2025
Tricia "Trish" Lin (Reed) Rapert, age 54, passed away early Monday morning (June 2, 2025) at home in Oakfield, New York. She was born October 29, 1970, in Batavia, New York, daughter of Linda (Cayea) Reed and the late Thomas Reed. Trish was a 1988 graduate of Oakfield-Alabama Central School. She enjoyed spending holidays with her family and cooking for...
Catherine Marie Bauer
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Bauer, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2025 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Florence (McPortland) Bauer and niece of a loving couple, who raised her like their own, the late Irving and Nellie (Weick) McPortland. Marie graduated from Batavia High School in 1950, attended...
Larry Merritt
May 30, 2025
Larry Holden Merritt, age 75, of Batavia passed away on May 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on May 25, 1950, a son of the late Larry H. Merritt Sr. and Concetta (Merritt) White. Larry graduated from Batavia High School and went on to work in the family business, Mr. Decal, Batavia. He enjoyed playing guitar,...
Justin M Johnson
May 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Justin Maynard Johnson September 11, 1974 – May 29, 2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Justin Maynard Johnson, of Athens, Ohio. He passed away on May 29, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 50. Dad was born on September 11, 1974, in Dillon, Beaverhead County,...
Robert A. Smallman MD
May 29, 2025
Robert A. Smallman, M.D., of Canandaigua, New York, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born September 14, 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Smallman of Batavia, New York. Bob grew up in the Town of Corfu where he played basketball at Corfu High School. During high school...
Angeline G. Barone
May 29, 2025
Batavia - Angeline G. Barone, age 90, longtime resident of Jackson Street in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born Saturday, December 15th, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Cologero and Sarafina Ianello Calandra. A longtime member of Ascension Parish, she enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies, ceramics and trips to...
Paul J. Witkowski
May 28, 2025
Pembroke - Paul J. Witkowski, 66 of Pembroke passed away on Wednesday, (May 28, 2025) at his home. Mr. Witkowski was born July 5, 1958 in Buffalo, a son of the late Ralph and Helen (Stoklosa) Witkowski. Paul worked for Visone Construction, best known as “Dave’s right hand man”. Paul was a wonderful man and enjoyed the simple things in...
Tanya Danesh
May 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Tanya Danesh, who left us on May 23rd, 2025. Born on August 6th, 1966, Tanya was a beacon of love and joy in our lives. Despite her mental handicap, she touched the hearts of those close to her through her spirited and precocious nature....
Gerald L. Tiede
May 20, 2025
Indian Falls - Gerald L. "Joe" Tiede, 75, passed away on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at Gateway House in Attica. Joe was born May 9, 1950 in Batavia a son of the late William and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede. Mr. Tiede served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home and Brand...
Reno J. Giuliano
Jun 24, 2025
Reno Giuliano, 95, of Clarence, New York, (formerly of Oakfield, New York) passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. He was born in Oakfield on Nov. 18, 1929 to Vincenza (née Cocco) and Frank Giuliano. After completing high school, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War. He married his wife of 62 years, Rita (née...
Sharon L. Ryan
Jun 22, 2025
Sharon L. Ryan, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on June 11, 1958, in Kendall, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Ryan and Mary I. MacMaster Ryan. Sharon is survived by her siblings: Barbara (Herman) Kappes of Virginia, Thomas (JoAnn) Ryan of LeRoy, Carol Nicometo of North...
David A Templeton
Jun 21, 2025
David A. Templeton, of Batavia, age 71, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1953, in Warsaw, New York, a son of Allen and Rita (Heiman) Templeton. David graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from RIT. He worked hard his entire life, not out of love for the...
Ruth B. Pickert
Jun 18, 2025
Ruth B. "Sweetie" Pickert, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on Sunday, August 28th, 1927, in Clarence. A 1945 graduate of Tonawanda High School, Ruth pursued her education at Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Genesee Memorial Hospital...
Marian T. Partridge
Jun 17, 2025
Marian T. Partridge, age 96, of Bergen, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Partridge; her sister and brother-in-law, Helen (Lewis) Partridge and her sister-in-law, Joyce Glazier. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Sandra) Partridge of Bergen and Jan (Richard Godlove) Kent of Byron; grandchildren, Joshua (Heather) Kent of Byron,...
Lelia J. Sherman
Jun 14, 2025
Stafford - Lelia J. Sherman, age 94, passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1930 in Batavia. Lelia will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by her children, Alan (Judy) Sherman of Springville, Maryann Clark of Manchester, Cheryl...
Ronald Bauer
Jun 11, 2025
Ronald F. Bauer Jr. of Batavia, age 60, passed away on June 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1964 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Ronald Bauer Sr. and Carolyn Sprague. Ronald had a true mechanics heart. He enjoyed working on anything with an engine, like 4 wheelers,...
Patricia Anne Swapceinski
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Anne Swapceinski, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 25, 1941, in Rochester, Patricia was a cherished resident of Bergen, where she built a life filled with love, community, and...
Donna A. Condello
Jun 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna A. Condello, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donna left this world peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Friday, October 24th, 1947, in Batavia, Donna spent her entire life in the community she dearly...
Freda L. Baxter
Jun 5, 2025
Freda L. Baxter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the age of 100. Freda was born on October 7th, 1924, in Irondequoit, to the late Ada Downing Rockefeller and John Rockefeller. Freda lived a full and vibrant life, finding joy in the simple pleasures of reading, arts and crafts, and traveling. She was particularly adventurous, taking to...
William R. Ireland
Jun 3, 2025
William R. Ireland, 75, of Batavia, N.Y., passed away on June 3, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s disease for several years. Born in Medina, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 1950, William was a son of the late William N. and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Kathleen (Kevin) Manne; grandson, Logan Manne; and sisters Janice Ireland...
Tricia Lin (Reed) Rapert
Jun 2, 2025
Tricia "Trish" Lin (Reed) Rapert, age 54, passed away early Monday morning (June 2, 2025) at home in Oakfield, New York. She was born October 29, 1970, in Batavia, New York, daughter of Linda (Cayea) Reed and the late Thomas Reed. Trish was a 1988 graduate of Oakfield-Alabama Central School. She enjoyed spending holidays with her family and cooking for...
Catherine Marie Bauer
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Bauer, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2025 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Florence (McPortland) Bauer and niece of a loving couple, who raised her like their own, the late Irving and Nellie (Weick) McPortland. Marie graduated from Batavia High School in 1950, attended...
Larry Merritt
May 30, 2025
Larry Holden Merritt, age 75, of Batavia passed away on May 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on May 25, 1950, a son of the late Larry H. Merritt Sr. and Concetta (Merritt) White. Larry graduated from Batavia High School and went on to work in the family business, Mr. Decal, Batavia. He enjoyed playing guitar,...
Justin M Johnson
May 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Justin Maynard Johnson September 11, 1974 – May 29, 2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Justin Maynard Johnson, of Athens, Ohio. He passed away on May 29, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 50. Dad was born on September 11, 1974, in Dillon, Beaverhead County,...
Robert A. Smallman MD
May 29, 2025
Robert A. Smallman, M.D., of Canandaigua, New York, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born September 14, 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Smallman of Batavia, New York. Bob grew up in the Town of Corfu where he played basketball at Corfu High School. During high school...
Angeline G. Barone
May 29, 2025
Batavia - Angeline G. Barone, age 90, longtime resident of Jackson Street in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born Saturday, December 15th, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Cologero and Sarafina Ianello Calandra. A longtime member of Ascension Parish, she enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies, ceramics and trips to...
Paul J. Witkowski
May 28, 2025
Pembroke - Paul J. Witkowski, 66 of Pembroke passed away on Wednesday, (May 28, 2025) at his home. Mr. Witkowski was born July 5, 1958 in Buffalo, a son of the late Ralph and Helen (Stoklosa) Witkowski. Paul worked for Visone Construction, best known as “Dave’s right hand man”. Paul was a wonderful man and enjoyed the simple things in...
Tanya Danesh
May 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Tanya Danesh, who left us on May 23rd, 2025. Born on August 6th, 1966, Tanya was a beacon of love and joy in our lives. Despite her mental handicap, she touched the hearts of those close to her through her spirited and precocious nature....
Gerald L. Tiede
May 20, 2025
Indian Falls - Gerald L. "Joe" Tiede, 75, passed away on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at Gateway House in Attica. Joe was born May 9, 1950 in Batavia a son of the late William and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede. Mr. Tiede served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home and Brand...
