Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Benjamin C. Mancuso Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
Benjamin C. Mancuso, Jr., age 91, a lifelong resident of Batavia, NY, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was a successful family businessman and dedicated community volunteer whose contributions enriched both his hometown and the broader region. He shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage with his adoring wife, Mercedes Ann (Mahoney) Mancuso, whom he married in 1958. Mercedes...
Katherine Rapp
Dec 28, 2024
Katherine Rapp Churchville, New York (December 28, 2024) Passed peacefully at her home in Churchville surrounded by her loving family and her mother at her side. Kathy fought a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born December 23, 1959, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the eldest daughter of the late Francis August Angel. and Gayle (Tipper) Angel. Prior to...
Roland Andrew Boyce
Dec 27, 2024
Roland Andrew Boyce, 95, of Pavilion, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home. Roland was born April 28, 1929 in Elba, a son of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce. Roland was a special equipment mechanic at New York Telephone. He was an Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War. He enjoyed...
Joseph J. Mortellaro
Dec 27, 2024
Joseph J. Mortellaro, age 88, of Corfu, passed away at his home on December 27, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1936 in Batavia a son of the late Ignazio and Carmella (Dorsey) Mortellaro. Known as "Mr. Bowling" throughout the Genesee Region for his numerous accomplishments on the lanes and his contributions to the sport over seven decades, Joe...
Aaron Galanti
Dec 26, 2024
Aaron Galanti, age 50, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1974 in Batavia, the son of Martin Galanti and Felicia Zaremski Cecere. Spending time with his family and friends was important to him. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Growing up, Aaron played T-ball, Little...
Lee G. Ezzell
Dec 25, 2024
Lee (Bud) Ezzell, born September 23, 1954, in Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 70. Lee served five years in the United States Coast Guard as an Electrician’s Mate, earning an honorable discharge. His dedication and service were recognized with the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Marksmanship Award...
Paula J. Welch
Dec 23, 2024
Elba - Paula J. Welch, 73, passed away on Monday (December 23, 2024) at her home in Elba under the care of her loving family. Mrs. Welch was born May 22, 1951 in Buffalo, first born daughter of the late Paul V. Craine Jr. and Ruth M. (Hummel) Craine DeFields. She was a long time employee of GCASA prior to...
Mary Holmes
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Holmes, daughter of the late Ernest and Matilda Jonathan passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Mary loved camping, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping, garage sales, flea markets, local fairs, and traveling. She bonded with people from all over including her virtual friends with...
James Bachorski
Dec 21, 2024
James Bachorski, 56, of Oakfield, passed away on December 21, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. James was born September 25, 1968 in Dansville, a son of Elaine Bachorski of Stafford and the late Robert Raymond Bachorski. James loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving along with his mother are his wife, Rose Marie Smith Bachorski, they were...
Robert Francis Christner Sr.
Dec 21, 2024
Le Roy - Robert Francis Christner, Sr., 87 of Le Roy passed away on Saturday, (December 21, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Christner was born June 4, 1937 in Pavilion, a son of the late Francis Lee and Genevieve "Jane" (Burns) Christner. He was in the first graduating class of Nortre Dame High School in Batavia,...
Terrance C Speed
Dec 18, 2024
Terrance “Terry” Speed, age 67, of Byron, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2024. Terry was born on Saturday, January 5, 1957 in Batavia, a son of late Jack and Donna (Caward) Speed. He was an adventurous man, had a strong work ethic, and loved his family. Terry was a motorcycle and dirt bike enthusiast; he enjoyed...
Mary Lou Grimes
Dec 16, 2024
Mary Lou Grimes, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home, after a brief illness on Monday, December 16th, 2024,surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born on July 6, 1933, in Pavilion to the late Otto and Gertrude Reigle. Mary Lou lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. A 1951 graduate of Batavia High School,...
Susan Petry
Dec 15, 2024
Batavia - Susan Petry, 64 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home in Batavia. Susan was born August 25, 1960 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Milewski) Conklin. Susan grew up in Darien and graduated from Alexander High School. She moved to Batavia after marrying John Petry Jr. Susan...
Patricia M. Surdyke
Dec 15, 2024
Patricia M. Surdyke, 69, of Bergen, passed away on December 15, 2024 at her home.
Patricia was born December 1, 1955 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Edmund and Rita (McAdam) Sullivan.
Patricia enjoyed gardening, camping and the casino. Above all else, she loved being with her family.
Surviving are her husband, Keith Surdyke; two sons, Scott Surdyke and Matthew Surdyke; grandchildren,...
Randy M. Sackett
Dec 13, 2024
Randy M. Sackett, 64, of Stafford, passed away on December 13, 2024.
Randy was born May 6, 1960 in Watertown, a son of the late Wayne and Beatrice (Tharrett) Sackett.
Randy enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping; motorcycles, cars, listening to music and watching Westerns. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, friend and papa to his fur...
Wesley Dunn
Dec 12, 2024
Central Bridge - Wesley A. Dunn, 75 of Central Bridge passed away on Thursday, (December 12, 2024) at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Saint Johnsville. Mr. Dunn was born November 5, 1949 in Rochester, a son of the late Herbert Spurles and Martha Dunn. Wesley served his country honorably and was a proud Army veteran. He was a...
Robert J. Dercqu Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Batavia - Robert J. Dercqu, Jr., 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (December 12, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Dercqu was born March 25, 1956 in Pennsylvania a son of the late Robert J. Dercqu Sr. and Helen (Gaurch) Dercqu. He is survived by his longtime companion, Anna Martell; sons, Peter Dercqu, and Robert J. Dercqu, III;...
Kimberly Gloskowski
Dec 12, 2024
Kimberly Gloskowski, age 59, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Crossroads House, Batavia. Kimberly was born on Monday, April 5, 1965 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Gordon and Sharon (Heale) Kilner. She was a caring soul who loved her family dearly and took great joy in spending time with them. One of her favorite...
Donald E. Eschenlauer
Dec 11, 2024
Batavia - Donald E. Eschenlauer, 89 of Batavia, passed away on December 11, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Donald was born September 13, 1935 in Buffalo to the late Frank and Marion (Reitmier) Eschenlauer.
Donald worked for 50+ years at Try-Lock Roofing, and also worked for many years as an engineer for the South Buffalo Railway. He always enjoyed...
Thomas H. Lambert
Dec 9, 2024
Thomas H. Lambert, resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on Thursday, November 11, 1943, in Batavia, Thomas lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication. Thomas proudly served his country in the Navy as a Seabees, embodying a spirit of duty and honor that remained with him throughout...
Benjamin C. Mancuso Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
Benjamin C. Mancuso, Jr., age 91, a lifelong resident of Batavia, NY, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was a successful family businessman and dedicated community volunteer whose contributions enriched both his hometown and the broader region. He shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage with his adoring wife, Mercedes Ann (Mahoney) Mancuso, whom he married in 1958. Mercedes...
Katherine Rapp
Dec 28, 2024
Katherine Rapp Churchville, New York (December 28, 2024) Passed peacefully at her home in Churchville surrounded by her loving family and her mother at her side. Kathy fought a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born December 23, 1959, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the eldest daughter of the late Francis August Angel. and Gayle (Tipper) Angel. Prior to...
Roland Andrew Boyce
Dec 27, 2024
Roland Andrew Boyce, 95, of Pavilion, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home. Roland was born April 28, 1929 in Elba, a son of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce. Roland was a special equipment mechanic at New York Telephone. He was an Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War. He enjoyed...
Joseph J. Mortellaro
Dec 27, 2024
Joseph J. Mortellaro, age 88, of Corfu, passed away at his home on December 27, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1936 in Batavia a son of the late Ignazio and Carmella (Dorsey) Mortellaro. Known as "Mr. Bowling" throughout the Genesee Region for his numerous accomplishments on the lanes and his contributions to the sport over seven decades, Joe...
Aaron Galanti
Dec 26, 2024
Aaron Galanti, age 50, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1974 in Batavia, the son of Martin Galanti and Felicia Zaremski Cecere. Spending time with his family and friends was important to him. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Growing up, Aaron played T-ball, Little...
Lee G. Ezzell
Dec 25, 2024
Lee (Bud) Ezzell, born September 23, 1954, in Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 70. Lee served five years in the United States Coast Guard as an Electrician’s Mate, earning an honorable discharge. His dedication and service were recognized with the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Marksmanship Award...
Paula J. Welch
Dec 23, 2024
Elba - Paula J. Welch, 73, passed away on Monday (December 23, 2024) at her home in Elba under the care of her loving family. Mrs. Welch was born May 22, 1951 in Buffalo, first born daughter of the late Paul V. Craine Jr. and Ruth M. (Hummel) Craine DeFields. She was a long time employee of GCASA prior to...
Mary Holmes
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Holmes, daughter of the late Ernest and Matilda Jonathan passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Mary loved camping, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping, garage sales, flea markets, local fairs, and traveling. She bonded with people from all over including her virtual friends with...
James Bachorski
Dec 21, 2024
James Bachorski, 56, of Oakfield, passed away on December 21, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. James was born September 25, 1968 in Dansville, a son of Elaine Bachorski of Stafford and the late Robert Raymond Bachorski. James loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving along with his mother are his wife, Rose Marie Smith Bachorski, they were...
Robert Francis Christner Sr.
Dec 21, 2024
Le Roy - Robert Francis Christner, Sr., 87 of Le Roy passed away on Saturday, (December 21, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Christner was born June 4, 1937 in Pavilion, a son of the late Francis Lee and Genevieve "Jane" (Burns) Christner. He was in the first graduating class of Nortre Dame High School in Batavia,...
Terrance C Speed
Dec 18, 2024
Terrance “Terry” Speed, age 67, of Byron, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2024. Terry was born on Saturday, January 5, 1957 in Batavia, a son of late Jack and Donna (Caward) Speed. He was an adventurous man, had a strong work ethic, and loved his family. Terry was a motorcycle and dirt bike enthusiast; he enjoyed...
Mary Lou Grimes
Dec 16, 2024
Mary Lou Grimes, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home, after a brief illness on Monday, December 16th, 2024,surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born on July 6, 1933, in Pavilion to the late Otto and Gertrude Reigle. Mary Lou lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. A 1951 graduate of Batavia High School,...
Susan Petry
Dec 15, 2024
Batavia - Susan Petry, 64 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home in Batavia. Susan was born August 25, 1960 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Milewski) Conklin. Susan grew up in Darien and graduated from Alexander High School. She moved to Batavia after marrying John Petry Jr. Susan...
Patricia M. Surdyke
Dec 15, 2024
Patricia M. Surdyke, 69, of Bergen, passed away on December 15, 2024 at her home.
Patricia was born December 1, 1955 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Edmund and Rita (McAdam) Sullivan.
Patricia enjoyed gardening, camping and the casino. Above all else, she loved being with her family.
Surviving are her husband, Keith Surdyke; two sons, Scott Surdyke and Matthew Surdyke; grandchildren,...
Randy M. Sackett
Dec 13, 2024
Randy M. Sackett, 64, of Stafford, passed away on December 13, 2024.
Randy was born May 6, 1960 in Watertown, a son of the late Wayne and Beatrice (Tharrett) Sackett.
Randy enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping; motorcycles, cars, listening to music and watching Westerns. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, friend and papa to his fur...
Wesley Dunn
Dec 12, 2024
Central Bridge - Wesley A. Dunn, 75 of Central Bridge passed away on Thursday, (December 12, 2024) at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Saint Johnsville. Mr. Dunn was born November 5, 1949 in Rochester, a son of the late Herbert Spurles and Martha Dunn. Wesley served his country honorably and was a proud Army veteran. He was a...
Robert J. Dercqu Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Batavia - Robert J. Dercqu, Jr., 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (December 12, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Dercqu was born March 25, 1956 in Pennsylvania a son of the late Robert J. Dercqu Sr. and Helen (Gaurch) Dercqu. He is survived by his longtime companion, Anna Martell; sons, Peter Dercqu, and Robert J. Dercqu, III;...
Kimberly Gloskowski
Dec 12, 2024
Kimberly Gloskowski, age 59, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Crossroads House, Batavia. Kimberly was born on Monday, April 5, 1965 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Gordon and Sharon (Heale) Kilner. She was a caring soul who loved her family dearly and took great joy in spending time with them. One of her favorite...
Donald E. Eschenlauer
Dec 11, 2024
Batavia - Donald E. Eschenlauer, 89 of Batavia, passed away on December 11, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Donald was born September 13, 1935 in Buffalo to the late Frank and Marion (Reitmier) Eschenlauer.
Donald worked for 50+ years at Try-Lock Roofing, and also worked for many years as an engineer for the South Buffalo Railway. He always enjoyed...
Thomas H. Lambert
Dec 9, 2024
Thomas H. Lambert, resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on Thursday, November 11, 1943, in Batavia, Thomas lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication. Thomas proudly served his country in the Navy as a Seabees, embodying a spirit of duty and honor that remained with him throughout...
