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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Betty Schuler Coughlin
Sep 5, 2023
Betty Schuler Coughlin, passed away on September 5, 2023 at home at the good ole age of 101. She raised her four children until she started work at school where she was a teacher’s aide at Elba Central School for many years. Her students lovingly called her “Mrs. Betty” and often wore pink, her favorite color. She's perhaps most well...
James F. Cardinali
Sep 3, 2023
James F. Cardinali, 75, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in the loving presence of his family. Jim was born in Batavia on July 29th, 1948, the son of Joseph S. Cardinali and Jennie Galline Cardinali. Jim graduated from Oakfield-Alabama Central School in 1966. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from...
Doreen A. Johns
Sep 2, 2023
OAKFIELD – Doreen A. Johns, 71, of Oakfield passed away on Saturday (September 2, 2023) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
Ms. Johns was born October 23, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of Wilbur Easton of Oakfield and the late Julia (Mikolajczyk) Easton.
Doreen was a long time faithful parishioner of St. Padre Pio Parish – St....
Thomas L. Russell
Sep 2, 2023
Batavia – Thomas L. Russell, age 78, of Francis Rd, passed away Saturday evening (September 2) at Strong Memorial Hospital in the loving presence of his family. He was born November 11, 1944 in Buffalo, a son of the late Lester & Dorothy Hyde Russell. Tom will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle,...
Gary D. Mowers
Sep 1, 2023
Gary D. Mowers, 77, of Bergen, New York, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 1, 2023. Gary was born on November 10, 1945, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Loren J. Mowers and Shirley (Rich) Mowers. After attending college, Gary worked as a parts room clerk at Bonduelle in Bergen, New York....
Michael Exford
Aug 28, 2023
Pavilion - Michael Exford, 68, of Pavilion passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY. Michael was born Sunday, May 15th, 1955 in Dunkirk, NY a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Jarvis) Exford. He enjoyed hunting, camping, working as a leatherworker, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Michael loved spending time...
Amelia Christina Sheelar
Aug 26, 2023
Amelia Christina Sheelar, 85, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.
Amelia was born July 22, 1938 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise.
Amelia was a member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed baking, watching the birds, bowling, spending time with her family, friends and her...
Frances I. Kowalik
Aug 26, 2023
Batavia - Frances I. Kowalik, 98 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Frances was born Wednesday, October 1st, 1924 in East Oakfield, New York a daughter of the late Raymond Finnican and Anabelle (Samson) Finnican. She was a former president of the Batavia Lions Club...
Cheryl A. Squire
Aug 26, 2023
Cheryl A. Squire, 59, of Bergen and Wake Forest, NC, entered into eternal Life on 8/26/2023 surrounded by her loving Family after a long, courageous battle with Cancer. Cheryl was the daughter of James and Sandra Compton. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 39 years, Timothy Squire, son Taylor James (Sarah), her Mother, Sandra Compton, brothers...
Joyce Ann Glazier
Aug 24, 2023
Joyce Ann Glazier, 87, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Richard Glazier, daughter Yvonne Branton (Donn), granddaughters Afton Heitzenrater (Jeffery) and Kari Isaac (Nicholas), grandson Chad Branton (Savannah) and the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Gemma and Finn Heitzenrater, Everlee and...
Susan Vaccaro
Aug 21, 2023
Batavia - Susan Vaccaro, 62, of Batavia, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home. Susan was born Saturday, October 22nd, 1960 in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late John Paul Ianni Sr. and Philomena (Colarusso) Ianni. Susan graduated from Bishop McMahon in 1978. She married the love of her life, James R. Vaccaro on...
Antoinette Marie Goodman
Aug 17, 2023
Mrs. Antoinette Marie Goodman, 74, wife of Mr. Raymond Goodman, of South Carolina, died Thursday August 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Goodman was born May 5, 1949, a daughter of the late Michael and Laverne Hyder Peritore. Mrs. Goodman was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Mount Morris. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons,...
Laura L. Salvania
Aug 17, 2023
Laura L. Salvania, 68, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family.
Laura was born August 27, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Rose J. (Calandra) Salvania.
Laura was co-owner of the family restaurant, Salvania's. After her time at the restaurant, she...
Amelita Colangelo
Aug 17, 2023
Batavia – Amelita “Lee” Colangelo, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.
She was born Sunday, March 2nd, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Alexander Colangelo and Philomena Orlando Colangelo.
A member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia, Lee was a world traveler...
Butch Herdegen
Aug 10, 2023
On August 10, 2023 Butch Herdegen flew to Heaven to be with the angels. Butch loved his family and his lake home on Horseshoe Lake. Butch will be greatly missed by Janet, his wife for 61 years; his children, Butch (Jaime) of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mike of Orlando, Fla., Maria of Orlando, Fla., Janna Bernard of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and...
Mary Anna Severino
Aug 10, 2023
Mary (Priolo) Severino, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, age 92, now rests in peace with our Lord. Born February 20th, 1931, Mary lived a full beautiful life on the south side of Batavia. Beloved daughter of Peter and Maria Priolo, she is predeceased by her sister Santa, brother Paulo, brother John...
James F. Smith
Aug 9, 2023
James F. Smith, 74, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Jim was born January 30, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Harold and Marian (Hammer) Smith.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. He began his...
Sandra G Rodon
Aug 5, 2023
Sandra Gail Rodon entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Patricia Stewart. Sandie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Rodon, five beautiful children, Amanda, Brittney, Stevie, Tyler and Caitlin, three sisters and one brother, and 12 beautiful grandchildren that she loved more than life. At Sandie's...
Brenda L. Redinger
Aug 3, 2023
Sterling - Brenda Redinger, 48, of Sterling and formerly of Byrom passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023 at Geneva Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born on February 6, 1975 in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Surviving are her daughters, DeeAnna Breitenborn, and Madison Warney; granddaughter, Ave Jane Breitenborn; mother, Robin Sword; brother, Kevin Redinger; companion,...
Marjorie A. Goodwin
Aug 2, 2023
Marjorie A. Goodwin, 94, of Batavia, passed away on August 2, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home.
Marjorie was born February 16, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Rogers) Tracy.
Marjorie enjoyed volunteering with Volunteers for Animals in Batavia, where she would bring the shelter's cats and dogs to visit local nursing...
Betty Schuler Coughlin
Sep 5, 2023
Betty Schuler Coughlin, passed away on September 5, 2023 at home at the good ole age of 101. She raised her four children until she started work at school where she was a teacher’s aide at Elba Central School for many years. Her students lovingly called her “Mrs. Betty” and often wore pink, her favorite color. She's perhaps most well...
James F. Cardinali
Sep 3, 2023
James F. Cardinali, 75, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in the loving presence of his family. Jim was born in Batavia on July 29th, 1948, the son of Joseph S. Cardinali and Jennie Galline Cardinali. Jim graduated from Oakfield-Alabama Central School in 1966. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from...
Doreen A. Johns
Sep 2, 2023
OAKFIELD – Doreen A. Johns, 71, of Oakfield passed away on Saturday (September 2, 2023) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
Ms. Johns was born October 23, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of Wilbur Easton of Oakfield and the late Julia (Mikolajczyk) Easton.
Doreen was a long time faithful parishioner of St. Padre Pio Parish – St....
Thomas L. Russell
Sep 2, 2023
Batavia – Thomas L. Russell, age 78, of Francis Rd, passed away Saturday evening (September 2) at Strong Memorial Hospital in the loving presence of his family. He was born November 11, 1944 in Buffalo, a son of the late Lester & Dorothy Hyde Russell. Tom will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle,...
Gary D. Mowers
Sep 1, 2023
Gary D. Mowers, 77, of Bergen, New York, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 1, 2023. Gary was born on November 10, 1945, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Loren J. Mowers and Shirley (Rich) Mowers. After attending college, Gary worked as a parts room clerk at Bonduelle in Bergen, New York....
Michael Exford
Aug 28, 2023
Pavilion - Michael Exford, 68, of Pavilion passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY. Michael was born Sunday, May 15th, 1955 in Dunkirk, NY a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Jarvis) Exford. He enjoyed hunting, camping, working as a leatherworker, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Michael loved spending time...
Amelia Christina Sheelar
Aug 26, 2023
Amelia Christina Sheelar, 85, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.
Amelia was born July 22, 1938 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise.
Amelia was a member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed baking, watching the birds, bowling, spending time with her family, friends and her...
Frances I. Kowalik
Aug 26, 2023
Batavia - Frances I. Kowalik, 98 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Frances was born Wednesday, October 1st, 1924 in East Oakfield, New York a daughter of the late Raymond Finnican and Anabelle (Samson) Finnican. She was a former president of the Batavia Lions Club...
Cheryl A. Squire
Aug 26, 2023
Cheryl A. Squire, 59, of Bergen and Wake Forest, NC, entered into eternal Life on 8/26/2023 surrounded by her loving Family after a long, courageous battle with Cancer. Cheryl was the daughter of James and Sandra Compton. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 39 years, Timothy Squire, son Taylor James (Sarah), her Mother, Sandra Compton, brothers...
Joyce Ann Glazier
Aug 24, 2023
Joyce Ann Glazier, 87, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Richard Glazier, daughter Yvonne Branton (Donn), granddaughters Afton Heitzenrater (Jeffery) and Kari Isaac (Nicholas), grandson Chad Branton (Savannah) and the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Gemma and Finn Heitzenrater, Everlee and...
Susan Vaccaro
Aug 21, 2023
Batavia - Susan Vaccaro, 62, of Batavia, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home. Susan was born Saturday, October 22nd, 1960 in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late John Paul Ianni Sr. and Philomena (Colarusso) Ianni. Susan graduated from Bishop McMahon in 1978. She married the love of her life, James R. Vaccaro on...
Antoinette Marie Goodman
Aug 17, 2023
Mrs. Antoinette Marie Goodman, 74, wife of Mr. Raymond Goodman, of South Carolina, died Thursday August 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Goodman was born May 5, 1949, a daughter of the late Michael and Laverne Hyder Peritore. Mrs. Goodman was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Mount Morris. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons,...
Laura L. Salvania
Aug 17, 2023
Laura L. Salvania, 68, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family.
Laura was born August 27, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Rose J. (Calandra) Salvania.
Laura was co-owner of the family restaurant, Salvania's. After her time at the restaurant, she...
Amelita Colangelo
Aug 17, 2023
Batavia – Amelita “Lee” Colangelo, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.
She was born Sunday, March 2nd, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Alexander Colangelo and Philomena Orlando Colangelo.
A member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia, Lee was a world traveler...
Butch Herdegen
Aug 10, 2023
On August 10, 2023 Butch Herdegen flew to Heaven to be with the angels. Butch loved his family and his lake home on Horseshoe Lake. Butch will be greatly missed by Janet, his wife for 61 years; his children, Butch (Jaime) of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mike of Orlando, Fla., Maria of Orlando, Fla., Janna Bernard of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and...
Mary Anna Severino
Aug 10, 2023
Mary (Priolo) Severino, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, age 92, now rests in peace with our Lord. Born February 20th, 1931, Mary lived a full beautiful life on the south side of Batavia. Beloved daughter of Peter and Maria Priolo, she is predeceased by her sister Santa, brother Paulo, brother John...
James F. Smith
Aug 9, 2023
James F. Smith, 74, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Jim was born January 30, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Harold and Marian (Hammer) Smith.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. He began his...
Sandra G Rodon
Aug 5, 2023
Sandra Gail Rodon entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Patricia Stewart. Sandie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Rodon, five beautiful children, Amanda, Brittney, Stevie, Tyler and Caitlin, three sisters and one brother, and 12 beautiful grandchildren that she loved more than life. At Sandie's...
Brenda L. Redinger
Aug 3, 2023
Sterling - Brenda Redinger, 48, of Sterling and formerly of Byrom passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023 at Geneva Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born on February 6, 1975 in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Surviving are her daughters, DeeAnna Breitenborn, and Madison Warney; granddaughter, Ave Jane Breitenborn; mother, Robin Sword; brother, Kevin Redinger; companion,...
Marjorie A. Goodwin
Aug 2, 2023
Marjorie A. Goodwin, 94, of Batavia, passed away on August 2, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home.
Marjorie was born February 16, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Rogers) Tracy.
Marjorie enjoyed volunteering with Volunteers for Animals in Batavia, where she would bring the shelter's cats and dogs to visit local nursing...
