Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Michael S. Boorom
Jan 23, 2025
Batavia - Michael S. Boorom, 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (January 23, 2025) at his home. Mr. Boorom was born January 9, 1957 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Ray) Boorom. Michael was a renaissance man who loved attending the fair in Sterling, NY. He also enjoyed his trips to the Adirondacks and spending...
George Laurence Goodale
Jan 21, 2025
George Laurence “Larry” Goodale, age 80, of Bergen, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rochester, a son of the late George L. Goodale. Larry was an adventurous man, he cycled through Europe as a young man on a bicycle. Larry loved sports and...
Timothy L. Pulliam
Jan 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy L. Pulliam on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Timothy was born on Saturday, July 11th, 1964, in Rochester. Timothy was a devoted husband to Linda J. Thompson Pulliam, whom he married on August 31, 1996. He was a proud father to his children, Cheryl (Jesse) Kibbe of Middleport, Timothy...
Steven E. Bussard
Jan 20, 2025
Corfu - Steven E. Bussard 61 of Corfu passed away on Monday, (January 20, 2025) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo.
Mr. Bussard was born September 23, 1963 in Hamilton, Bermuda a son of Willard Bussard of Virginia Beach and the late Gloria (Zimmerman) Bussard.
Steven had been attending the Oakfield Community Bible Church and was a 14 year veteran of the...
Rachel Marian Crandall
Jan 18, 2025
Inman, South Carolina - Rachel Marian Crandall, 59 of Inman, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, (January 18, 2025) at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Rachel was born August 11, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Dale and Hazel Crandall. Rachel received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and then went...
Eslie James Worthington Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Eslie James Worthington Sr., known fondly as Jim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 21, 1943, in Batavia, Jim was a longtime resident of Elba. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1961, Jim went on to have a long and dedicated career at Laborers' Local 435 in Rochester where...
Lorene May Shamblin
Jan 16, 2025
Lorene May Shamblin, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 16, 2024. Born Lorene Gibson on April 9, 1934 in Fola, West Virginia, she married her late husband, George Shamblin, in the late 1950’s, and after they honeymooned in Niagara Falls, the couple became lifelong residents of Oakfield, New York. Lorene retired from...
Rita L. Zybeck
Jan 16, 2025
Alabama - Rita L. Zybeck, 85 of Alabama passed away on Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at Gateway Home in Attica. Mrs. Zybeck was born October 9, 1939 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late David and Louise (Huch) Johnson. Rita is also preceded in death by her sister, Dale Koch. Rita loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Gordon Yohe
Jan 15, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Yohe, age 81, of Byron, NY, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Batavia, a beloved son of the late Max and Beatrice (Donnely) Yohe. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Gordy dedicated his life to service and hard work....
Judy Lathan
Jan 15, 2025
Batavia - Judy Lathan, 79 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness, at United Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born Sunday, March 4th, 1945 in Corning, a daughter of the late Oliver and Shirley (Mosher) Bortle. She enjoyed gardening flowers, putting together puzzles, and watching Law and Order. Judy...
Donald C. Porter
Jan 13, 2025
Donald C Porter, of Batavia passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 94 years and 362 days. Born the middle child of the late William J. and Bernice Bartz Porter, Don was an avid adventurer, euchre card-shark, and master storyteller. During the Korean War, Don was assigned to the 329th Communication Division intercepting enemy transmissions. While serving...
Nancy J. Stuehler
Jan 10, 2025
Nancy J. Stuehler, 80, of Rochester, passed away on January 10, 2025 at the Jewish Home in Rochester. She retired from Eastman Kodak Co., as an analyst. Survived by husband, Richard Stuehler; brother, Robert (Annette) Hindman; two nieces, Carrie and Deanna and a great-nephew, William. Private services will be held for her family and she will be laid to rest...
Shirley May Robinson
Jan 10, 2025
Shirley May Robinson, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Brockport on May 22nd, 1945, Shirley lived a life full of love, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Shirley is survived by her beloved children: John Robinson of Bergen, Dave Robinson of Batavia, Paul Robinson of Bergen,...
Curtis Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Curtis Brown, age 77 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Curtis was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1947 in Buena Vista, Georgia, the son of the late Martha (Brown) Reddick. He was a member of the Church of Brotherly Love, Elba. Curtis enjoyed fishing and playing lottery tickets. He was passionate about playing...
Nicolo Severino
Jan 7, 2025
Batavia - Nicolo Severino (Poppa) age 95 is now reunited with his loving wife Mary and our Lord in Heaven. Beloved son of Giuseppe and Rafaella Severino, he is predeceased by his siblings Lawrence, Florence, Tony, Teresa, Gennaro, Frank, Antonio and Louie, his wife Mary (Priolo), son Peter Severino, daughter Teresa George, son in-law John George and granddaughter Ann Elizabeth...
Denise D'Angelo
Jan 6, 2025
Denise Ellen (Geise) D'Angelo, 69, of Oakfield, NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born on November 29, 1955, Denise was the beloved daughter of the late Carol L. and James B. Geise, and the loving wife of the late Carl I. D'Angelo. Denise is survived by her children: Jamie (Jason) Smith...
Marilyn Britt
Jan 5, 2025
Marilyn Blair Britt, 88, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home on January 5th, 2025. She is survived by daughter Kim Dewey (Mark), son Donald B. Britt (Chrystal), granddaughters Meghan Dewey (Kevin Henneberry), Sarah Small (Steven), Kylie Britt Fiscella (Bryson), grandsons Nathan Dewey (Christie), and Benjamin Britt. She is also survived by her five delightful great grandchildren Winnie Small,...
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...
Michael S. Boorom
Jan 23, 2025
Batavia - Michael S. Boorom, 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (January 23, 2025) at his home. Mr. Boorom was born January 9, 1957 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Ray) Boorom. Michael was a renaissance man who loved attending the fair in Sterling, NY. He also enjoyed his trips to the Adirondacks and spending...
George Laurence Goodale
Jan 21, 2025
George Laurence “Larry” Goodale, age 80, of Bergen, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rochester, a son of the late George L. Goodale. Larry was an adventurous man, he cycled through Europe as a young man on a bicycle. Larry loved sports and...
Timothy L. Pulliam
Jan 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy L. Pulliam on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Timothy was born on Saturday, July 11th, 1964, in Rochester. Timothy was a devoted husband to Linda J. Thompson Pulliam, whom he married on August 31, 1996. He was a proud father to his children, Cheryl (Jesse) Kibbe of Middleport, Timothy...
Steven E. Bussard
Jan 20, 2025
Corfu - Steven E. Bussard 61 of Corfu passed away on Monday, (January 20, 2025) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo.
Mr. Bussard was born September 23, 1963 in Hamilton, Bermuda a son of Willard Bussard of Virginia Beach and the late Gloria (Zimmerman) Bussard.
Steven had been attending the Oakfield Community Bible Church and was a 14 year veteran of the...
Rachel Marian Crandall
Jan 18, 2025
Inman, South Carolina - Rachel Marian Crandall, 59 of Inman, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, (January 18, 2025) at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Rachel was born August 11, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Dale and Hazel Crandall. Rachel received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and then went...
Eslie James Worthington Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Eslie James Worthington Sr., known fondly as Jim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 21, 1943, in Batavia, Jim was a longtime resident of Elba. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1961, Jim went on to have a long and dedicated career at Laborers' Local 435 in Rochester where...
Lorene May Shamblin
Jan 16, 2025
Lorene May Shamblin, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 16, 2024. Born Lorene Gibson on April 9, 1934 in Fola, West Virginia, she married her late husband, George Shamblin, in the late 1950’s, and after they honeymooned in Niagara Falls, the couple became lifelong residents of Oakfield, New York. Lorene retired from...
Rita L. Zybeck
Jan 16, 2025
Alabama - Rita L. Zybeck, 85 of Alabama passed away on Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at Gateway Home in Attica. Mrs. Zybeck was born October 9, 1939 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late David and Louise (Huch) Johnson. Rita is also preceded in death by her sister, Dale Koch. Rita loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Gordon Yohe
Jan 15, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Yohe, age 81, of Byron, NY, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Batavia, a beloved son of the late Max and Beatrice (Donnely) Yohe. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Gordy dedicated his life to service and hard work....
Judy Lathan
Jan 15, 2025
Batavia - Judy Lathan, 79 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness, at United Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born Sunday, March 4th, 1945 in Corning, a daughter of the late Oliver and Shirley (Mosher) Bortle. She enjoyed gardening flowers, putting together puzzles, and watching Law and Order. Judy...
Donald C. Porter
Jan 13, 2025
Donald C Porter, of Batavia passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 94 years and 362 days. Born the middle child of the late William J. and Bernice Bartz Porter, Don was an avid adventurer, euchre card-shark, and master storyteller. During the Korean War, Don was assigned to the 329th Communication Division intercepting enemy transmissions. While serving...
Nancy J. Stuehler
Jan 10, 2025
Nancy J. Stuehler, 80, of Rochester, passed away on January 10, 2025 at the Jewish Home in Rochester. She retired from Eastman Kodak Co., as an analyst. Survived by husband, Richard Stuehler; brother, Robert (Annette) Hindman; two nieces, Carrie and Deanna and a great-nephew, William. Private services will be held for her family and she will be laid to rest...
Shirley May Robinson
Jan 10, 2025
Shirley May Robinson, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Brockport on May 22nd, 1945, Shirley lived a life full of love, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Shirley is survived by her beloved children: John Robinson of Bergen, Dave Robinson of Batavia, Paul Robinson of Bergen,...
Curtis Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Curtis Brown, age 77 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Curtis was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1947 in Buena Vista, Georgia, the son of the late Martha (Brown) Reddick. He was a member of the Church of Brotherly Love, Elba. Curtis enjoyed fishing and playing lottery tickets. He was passionate about playing...
Nicolo Severino
Jan 7, 2025
Batavia - Nicolo Severino (Poppa) age 95 is now reunited with his loving wife Mary and our Lord in Heaven. Beloved son of Giuseppe and Rafaella Severino, he is predeceased by his siblings Lawrence, Florence, Tony, Teresa, Gennaro, Frank, Antonio and Louie, his wife Mary (Priolo), son Peter Severino, daughter Teresa George, son in-law John George and granddaughter Ann Elizabeth...
Denise D'Angelo
Jan 6, 2025
Denise Ellen (Geise) D'Angelo, 69, of Oakfield, NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born on November 29, 1955, Denise was the beloved daughter of the late Carol L. and James B. Geise, and the loving wife of the late Carl I. D'Angelo. Denise is survived by her children: Jamie (Jason) Smith...
Marilyn Britt
Jan 5, 2025
Marilyn Blair Britt, 88, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home on January 5th, 2025. She is survived by daughter Kim Dewey (Mark), son Donald B. Britt (Chrystal), granddaughters Meghan Dewey (Kevin Henneberry), Sarah Small (Steven), Kylie Britt Fiscella (Bryson), grandsons Nathan Dewey (Christie), and Benjamin Britt. She is also survived by her five delightful great grandchildren Winnie Small,...
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...
