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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mr. Joshua Thomas Jones-Dickens
Jun 8, 2021
Batavia - Joshua Jones-Dickens, age 49, of Batavia passed away on June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Flagler, his aunt and uncle, Anne and Jack Endries and his cousins, Carrie and John Endries. Joshua was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended SUNY Buffalo. He was a volunteer at the Batavia VA Hospital...
Richard Cole
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Richard F. Cole, 78 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, ( June 8, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born December 1, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Floyd and Roberta (Dixon) Cole. Richard retired from Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Oakfield Rod & Gun...
Doris Henry (Mayl)
Jun 7, 2021
Niagara Falls - Doris Henry (Mayl), age 68 of Niagara Falls, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. Doris was born on August 14, 1952 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Henry Sr. and Minnie Vitatoe Henry. Surviving are her son, James A. (Roxanne) Henry of Rochester; three grandchildren; Adele, Tessa and...
Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser
Jun 5, 2021
After 102 years, Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser left this world on June 5, 2021 to be with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Ripley, WV, the daughter of Guy W. and Pearl Williams Parsons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald W. Meier, whom she married in 1946. After Don’s death, she married William H....
Bruce W. Morgan
Jun 1, 2021
Attica - Bruce W. Morgan, 67 of Attica, passed away on Tuesday, (June 1, 2021) at his home. Mr. Morgan was born June 20, 1953 in Gouverneur, New York a son of the late George and June (Woodrow) Morgan. Bruce enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his...
Mrs. Helen M. O'Brien
May 28, 2021
Bergen, NY/Bradenton, Fla. - Helen M. O'Brien, age 91 passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Helen was born March 11, 1930 in Spencerport, a daughter of the late Evan King and Edna Kern King. Helen has been reunited with the love of her life, Burdette "Tuck" O'Brien who passed away on December 22, 2015....
Mrs. Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews
May 27, 2021
Medina - Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. She was born August 4, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jenny Tuttle Monagan. She worked as a lab technician for Eastman Kodak in Rochester for many years and was an avid motorcycle rider and...
Mr. Clifford F. Shultz, Sr.
May 26, 2021
Batavia - Clifford F. Shultz, Sr. age 55, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1965 in Batavia and is predeceased by his father, Gary L. Shultz and his step-mother Kathleen "Cookie" M. Hicks Shultz. Cliff enjoyed going to Genesee Speedway to...
Marjorie Mae Busmire
May 26, 2021
Bergen - Marjorie Mae Busmire, 80 of Bergen, passed away on Wednesday, (May 26, 2021) at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Williamsville. Mrs. Busmire was born February 13, 1941 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Neva (Gage) Johnson. She was an active member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 575 Ladies...
Mr. Lawrence Donald Waala
May 25, 2021
Lawrence D. Waala, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully among family on May 25, 2021. Larry was born on September 20, 1934 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, son of the late Sherman Waala and the late Hazel (Lovdahl) Waala. He is predeceased by his son, Larry Scott Waala, his brother George Waala, his sister Marie (Waala) George, his brother Sherman H. Waala, and...
Dorothy C. Miller
May 21, 2021
Dorothy C. Miller, 91, of Byron, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport. Dorothy was born November 28, 1929 in Byron, a daughter of the late Clyde and Norma (Cummings) Newcomb. Dorothy graduated from South Byron High School and Rochester Business Institute. She worked at Lapp Insulator, was a member of the North Bergen...
Ms. Marie L. Rosone
May 21, 2021
Batavia - Marie L. Rosone, age 79, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on Monday, October 13, 1941 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Peter J. and Julia A. Novick Rosone. Marie enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered by her...
Diane E. Howe Strock
May 19, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 pm, we invite you to join us in the Celebration of the Life of Diane E. Howe Strock. The service will take place outside at the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, 7068 North Bergen Rd. Bergen, NY. Diane, 62, of Byron/NYC, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on May 19, 2021 at home after...
Jason Paul Esten
May 18, 2021
Virginia Beach/Oakfield - Jason Paul Esten, 41 of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at his home in Virginia Beach. Jason was born April 19, 1980 in Batavia, the son of Carol Anne Esten of Oakfield. Jason joined the United States Navy in December of 2000 and served honorably until April...
Mr. Daniel Stephen Grandillo, Jr.
May 18, 2021
Batavia - Daniel S. Grandillo, Jr., age 91 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Due to NYS DOH rules, during the past 14 months our dad was unable to enjoy visiting with family privately inside or outside in the fresh air. It wasn't until his final days...
Immaculata Iannello
May 14, 2021
Batavia - Immaculata Iannello, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (May 14, 2021) at Elderwood at Brockport. Mrs. Iannello was born July 17, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina a daughter of the late Fortunato and Angela Rose (Chereso) Ilasi. Immaculata earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) and had a more than...
Brian Michael Urban
May 12, 2021
Alabama - Brian Michael Urban, 68 of Alabama passed away on Wednesday, (May 12, 2021) at his home. Mr. Urban was born June 9, 1952 in Batavia, a son of the late Clyde and Eleanor (Moodie) Urban. Brian grew up in Darien Center and graduated from Alexander Central School. He proudly served his country with the Marine Corps and was...
Mr. Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr.
May 10, 2021
East Bethany - Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr., age 64, of East Bethany passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He was born Monday, July 2, 1956 in Batavia, a son of the late Rex Joseph Forkey, Sr. and Mary Larson Forkey. A graduate of Batavia High School, Rex worked for 43 years at P.W. Minor in...
Joann Leaton
May 10, 2021
Byron - JoAnn Leaton, 78 of Byron, passed away on Monday, (May 10, 2021) at her home under the care of her loving family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mrs. Leaton was born January 2, 1943 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Panek) Sumerski. JoAnn is the wife of David Leaton of Byron; mother of Melody (Donald)...
Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler
May 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...
Mr. Joshua Thomas Jones-Dickens
Jun 8, 2021
Batavia - Joshua Jones-Dickens, age 49, of Batavia passed away on June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Flagler, his aunt and uncle, Anne and Jack Endries and his cousins, Carrie and John Endries. Joshua was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended SUNY Buffalo. He was a volunteer at the Batavia VA Hospital...
Richard Cole
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Richard F. Cole, 78 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, ( June 8, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born December 1, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Floyd and Roberta (Dixon) Cole. Richard retired from Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Oakfield Rod & Gun...
Doris Henry (Mayl)
Jun 7, 2021
Niagara Falls - Doris Henry (Mayl), age 68 of Niagara Falls, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. Doris was born on August 14, 1952 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Henry Sr. and Minnie Vitatoe Henry. Surviving are her son, James A. (Roxanne) Henry of Rochester; three grandchildren; Adele, Tessa and...
Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser
Jun 5, 2021
After 102 years, Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser left this world on June 5, 2021 to be with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Ripley, WV, the daughter of Guy W. and Pearl Williams Parsons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald W. Meier, whom she married in 1946. After Don’s death, she married William H....
Bruce W. Morgan
Jun 1, 2021
Attica - Bruce W. Morgan, 67 of Attica, passed away on Tuesday, (June 1, 2021) at his home. Mr. Morgan was born June 20, 1953 in Gouverneur, New York a son of the late George and June (Woodrow) Morgan. Bruce enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his...
Mrs. Helen M. O'Brien
May 28, 2021
Bergen, NY/Bradenton, Fla. - Helen M. O'Brien, age 91 passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Helen was born March 11, 1930 in Spencerport, a daughter of the late Evan King and Edna Kern King. Helen has been reunited with the love of her life, Burdette "Tuck" O'Brien who passed away on December 22, 2015....
Mrs. Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews
May 27, 2021
Medina - Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. She was born August 4, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jenny Tuttle Monagan. She worked as a lab technician for Eastman Kodak in Rochester for many years and was an avid motorcycle rider and...
Mr. Clifford F. Shultz, Sr.
May 26, 2021
Batavia - Clifford F. Shultz, Sr. age 55, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1965 in Batavia and is predeceased by his father, Gary L. Shultz and his step-mother Kathleen "Cookie" M. Hicks Shultz. Cliff enjoyed going to Genesee Speedway to...
Marjorie Mae Busmire
May 26, 2021
Bergen - Marjorie Mae Busmire, 80 of Bergen, passed away on Wednesday, (May 26, 2021) at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Williamsville. Mrs. Busmire was born February 13, 1941 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Neva (Gage) Johnson. She was an active member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 575 Ladies...
Mr. Lawrence Donald Waala
May 25, 2021
Lawrence D. Waala, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully among family on May 25, 2021. Larry was born on September 20, 1934 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, son of the late Sherman Waala and the late Hazel (Lovdahl) Waala. He is predeceased by his son, Larry Scott Waala, his brother George Waala, his sister Marie (Waala) George, his brother Sherman H. Waala, and...
Dorothy C. Miller
May 21, 2021
Dorothy C. Miller, 91, of Byron, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport. Dorothy was born November 28, 1929 in Byron, a daughter of the late Clyde and Norma (Cummings) Newcomb. Dorothy graduated from South Byron High School and Rochester Business Institute. She worked at Lapp Insulator, was a member of the North Bergen...
Ms. Marie L. Rosone
May 21, 2021
Batavia - Marie L. Rosone, age 79, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on Monday, October 13, 1941 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Peter J. and Julia A. Novick Rosone. Marie enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered by her...
Diane E. Howe Strock
May 19, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 pm, we invite you to join us in the Celebration of the Life of Diane E. Howe Strock. The service will take place outside at the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, 7068 North Bergen Rd. Bergen, NY. Diane, 62, of Byron/NYC, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on May 19, 2021 at home after...
Jason Paul Esten
May 18, 2021
Virginia Beach/Oakfield - Jason Paul Esten, 41 of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at his home in Virginia Beach. Jason was born April 19, 1980 in Batavia, the son of Carol Anne Esten of Oakfield. Jason joined the United States Navy in December of 2000 and served honorably until April...
Mr. Daniel Stephen Grandillo, Jr.
May 18, 2021
Batavia - Daniel S. Grandillo, Jr., age 91 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Due to NYS DOH rules, during the past 14 months our dad was unable to enjoy visiting with family privately inside or outside in the fresh air. It wasn't until his final days...
Immaculata Iannello
May 14, 2021
Batavia - Immaculata Iannello, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (May 14, 2021) at Elderwood at Brockport. Mrs. Iannello was born July 17, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina a daughter of the late Fortunato and Angela Rose (Chereso) Ilasi. Immaculata earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) and had a more than...
Brian Michael Urban
May 12, 2021
Alabama - Brian Michael Urban, 68 of Alabama passed away on Wednesday, (May 12, 2021) at his home. Mr. Urban was born June 9, 1952 in Batavia, a son of the late Clyde and Eleanor (Moodie) Urban. Brian grew up in Darien Center and graduated from Alexander Central School. He proudly served his country with the Marine Corps and was...
Mr. Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr.
May 10, 2021
East Bethany - Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr., age 64, of East Bethany passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He was born Monday, July 2, 1956 in Batavia, a son of the late Rex Joseph Forkey, Sr. and Mary Larson Forkey. A graduate of Batavia High School, Rex worked for 43 years at P.W. Minor in...
Joann Leaton
May 10, 2021
Byron - JoAnn Leaton, 78 of Byron, passed away on Monday, (May 10, 2021) at her home under the care of her loving family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mrs. Leaton was born January 2, 1943 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Panek) Sumerski. JoAnn is the wife of David Leaton of Byron; mother of Melody (Donald)...
Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler
May 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...
