Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mrs. Louise S. Harvey
Feb 15, 2021
Brockport - Louise S. (Baker) Harvey, 88 of Brockport passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Harvey was born February 14, 1933 in Irondequoit, New York a daughter of the late Viola Baker Skellen. She was an avid storyteller, loved to play cards and dominoes, and enjoyed knitting and working on craft projects for loved...
Mr. Robert J. Chatt
Feb 14, 2021
Batavia - Robert J. Chatt, age 82, of Batavia passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Chatt was born July 2, 1938 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Peter Chatt and Mildred Sprague Chatt. Robert was a longtime employee at the Genesee County Highway Department and United States Army Veteran. Surviving...
William F. Mcbride
Feb 11, 2021
(Rochester, NY) Bill passed away February 11, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Batavia on April 13, 1949 to Robert K and Genevieve McBride (predeceased). He is survived by his loving wife, Linda McBride of 52 years. He is also survived by his three children: Christine (Robert) Hill of Rochester, AF Master Sergeant William (Joelle) McBride of Montgomery, AL and...
Edwin Yasses
Feb 11, 2021
Edwin (Ed, Uncle Snooks) Yasses, died February 11, 2021. Born December 1, 1936 to Frank and Wanda (Stachowski) Yasses. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Mickey) Yasses who passed away December 15, 2013. "Better days are coming" Ed was a graduate of BHS class of 1954 and was a veteran for the U.S. Army as a reservist for 7...
Lawrence Bordonaro
Feb 10, 2021
Batavia - Lawrence Bordonaro, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (February 10, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Larry was born April 27, 1936 in Batavia, a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Balazinac) Bordonaro. Larry was a long time car salesman at several local dealerships. He was a member of Resurrection Parish,...
Sandra L. Cortright
Feb 10, 2021
Batavia - Sandra L. Cortright, 62 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (February 10, 202)1 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Cortright was born September 30, 1958 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Iona (Boyce) Waller. Sandra liked cats, playing cards, working Sudoku puzzles, taking walks in the sunshine, and watching television. A social butterfly, she greatly...
Mr. Roger V. Rogers
Feb 9, 2021
Roger V. Rogers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 9th with his loving wife Angeline, of 63 years, and his family by his side. Roger was born December 16th in Jamestown, New York to Merrill and Margaret Rogers. He grew up in LeRoy, NY, along with his brother Edward “Knock Out” and his sister June. He graduated from LeRoy High School...
Mr. Laverne C. Cooley, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Batavia - LaVerne C. Cooley, age 92, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Cooley was born Saturday, March 10, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late LaVerne C. Cooley Sr. and Florence E. Butler Cooley. He is also predeceased by his step-mother, Mayme Tober Cooley...
Gary Richard Payne
Feb 5, 2021
Batavia - Gary Richard Payne, 72 of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Friday, (February 5, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Payne was born August 26, 1948 in Corning, a son of the late Glen and Margaret Payne. Gary served with the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing, polka music, and watching NASCAR and horse racing. He lived...
Suzanne B. Dickens
Feb 4, 2021
Oakfield - Suzanne B. Dickens, 71 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, (February 4, 2021) at her son's home in Rochester following a brief illness. Mrs. Dickens was born, February 7, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Sumeriski) Manning. Suzanne is the wife of C. Curtis Dickens who passed away in 2006 and half-sister...
Carlyle Bump
Feb 1, 2021
Carlyle Bump, 73, of Corfu, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Carlyle was born March 1, 1947 in Albion, a son of the late Alton and Norma (Wheaton) Bump. A veteran, Carlyle served with the United States Army. He loved horseshoes and golfing and was a gas well tender for USG Gasfields in Oakfield. Surviving are...
Mary Elizabeth Delbridge Shuknecht
Jan 31, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Delbridge Shuknecht, 94, of Elba, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, (January 31, 2021). She was born on August 22, 1926 in Batavia to the late Raymond and Mae Delbridge. She is predeceased by her husband, Neil Shuknecht, whom she married on April 29, 1950 in an intimate ceremony. Mary was a devoted farm wife during their many...
Kenneth W. Fuller
Jan 31, 2021
Alabama - Kenneth W. Fuller, 96 of Alabama passed away on Sunday, (January 31, 2021) at the Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion. Mr. Fuller was born December 23, 1924 in Shelby, a son of the late Raymond and Melvina Fuller. He was a past member of the Alabama Fire Department and worked for many years with...
Miss Judith L. Thrasher
Jan 30, 2021
Batavia - Judith L. Thrasher, age 78, of Batavia passed away at her home. Judy was born Wednesday, December 2, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Francis Thrasher and Marion J. Kershner Thrasher. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, she furthered her education at the former Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) where she earned her...
Mrs. Julia M. Falleti
Jan 30, 2021
Julia Marie Falleti passed away at the age of 74 on January 30, 2021 in Batavia. Mrs. Falleti was born on May 19, 1946, in Albion, the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Tokotch. For the last 3 years, Julia had bravely fought ovarian cancer. She will be remembered as a strong and selfless Wife, Mother, Grandmother and overall...
Zoella L. (Worthington) Spink
Jan 29, 2021
ZoElla L. Spink, 84, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. ZoElla was born August 13, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Calkins) Worthington. ZoElla was a life member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, where she was a very active member. She loved to bake and spend time...
Mrs. Maureen Roberta Feary
Jan 27, 2021
Batavia - Maureen Roberta Feary, 94, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 27, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. She was born November 5, 1926 in London, England, a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Ethel May Rundle. Mrs. Feary was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church. She was a former employee of St. Jerome Hospital...
Margaret Shannon
Jan 26, 2021
Batavia - Margaret Shannon, 87 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, (January 26, 202)1 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her loving family. Mrs. Shannon was born August 21, 1933 in Bartow, Florida a daughter of the late James C. and Lucy (Johnson) Williams. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in...
Mr. Adam Douglas Monroe
Jan 24, 2021
Adam Douglas Monroe was born to Douglas F. and Patricia Berryman Monroe in Batavia. He attended Alexander Central School and didn't graduate because of health issues. Adam was a happy, cheerful soul that always had a smile on his face. He was a charter member of the reorganized Glenn S. Loomis American Legion Post No. 332 and an organizing charter...
William "Dennis" Barren
Jan 23, 2021
William "Dennis" Barren, 73, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at home under the care of his family. William was born May 16, 1947, in Buffalo, a son of the late William and Marjorie (Harrington) Barren. He was a member of the City Church in Batavia and a 15-year member of the Attica Fire Department. William was...
Mrs. Louise S. Harvey
Feb 15, 2021
Brockport - Louise S. (Baker) Harvey, 88 of Brockport passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Medina Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Harvey was born February 14, 1933 in Irondequoit, New York a daughter of the late Viola Baker Skellen. She was an avid storyteller, loved to play cards and dominoes, and enjoyed knitting and working on craft projects for loved...
Mr. Robert J. Chatt
Feb 14, 2021
Batavia - Robert J. Chatt, age 82, of Batavia passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Chatt was born July 2, 1938 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Peter Chatt and Mildred Sprague Chatt. Robert was a longtime employee at the Genesee County Highway Department and United States Army Veteran. Surviving...
William F. Mcbride
Feb 11, 2021
(Rochester, NY) Bill passed away February 11, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Batavia on April 13, 1949 to Robert K and Genevieve McBride (predeceased). He is survived by his loving wife, Linda McBride of 52 years. He is also survived by his three children: Christine (Robert) Hill of Rochester, AF Master Sergeant William (Joelle) McBride of Montgomery, AL and...
Edwin Yasses
Feb 11, 2021
Edwin (Ed, Uncle Snooks) Yasses, died February 11, 2021. Born December 1, 1936 to Frank and Wanda (Stachowski) Yasses. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Mickey) Yasses who passed away December 15, 2013. "Better days are coming" Ed was a graduate of BHS class of 1954 and was a veteran for the U.S. Army as a reservist for 7...
Lawrence Bordonaro
Feb 10, 2021
Batavia - Lawrence Bordonaro, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (February 10, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Larry was born April 27, 1936 in Batavia, a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Balazinac) Bordonaro. Larry was a long time car salesman at several local dealerships. He was a member of Resurrection Parish,...
Sandra L. Cortright
Feb 10, 2021
Batavia - Sandra L. Cortright, 62 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (February 10, 202)1 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Cortright was born September 30, 1958 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Iona (Boyce) Waller. Sandra liked cats, playing cards, working Sudoku puzzles, taking walks in the sunshine, and watching television. A social butterfly, she greatly...
Mr. Roger V. Rogers
Feb 9, 2021
Roger V. Rogers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 9th with his loving wife Angeline, of 63 years, and his family by his side. Roger was born December 16th in Jamestown, New York to Merrill and Margaret Rogers. He grew up in LeRoy, NY, along with his brother Edward “Knock Out” and his sister June. He graduated from LeRoy High School...
Mr. Laverne C. Cooley, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Batavia - LaVerne C. Cooley, age 92, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Cooley was born Saturday, March 10, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late LaVerne C. Cooley Sr. and Florence E. Butler Cooley. He is also predeceased by his step-mother, Mayme Tober Cooley...
Gary Richard Payne
Feb 5, 2021
Batavia - Gary Richard Payne, 72 of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Friday, (February 5, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Payne was born August 26, 1948 in Corning, a son of the late Glen and Margaret Payne. Gary served with the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing, polka music, and watching NASCAR and horse racing. He lived...
Suzanne B. Dickens
Feb 4, 2021
Oakfield - Suzanne B. Dickens, 71 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, (February 4, 2021) at her son's home in Rochester following a brief illness. Mrs. Dickens was born, February 7, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Sumeriski) Manning. Suzanne is the wife of C. Curtis Dickens who passed away in 2006 and half-sister...
Carlyle Bump
Feb 1, 2021
Carlyle Bump, 73, of Corfu, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Carlyle was born March 1, 1947 in Albion, a son of the late Alton and Norma (Wheaton) Bump. A veteran, Carlyle served with the United States Army. He loved horseshoes and golfing and was a gas well tender for USG Gasfields in Oakfield. Surviving are...
Mary Elizabeth Delbridge Shuknecht
Jan 31, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Delbridge Shuknecht, 94, of Elba, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, (January 31, 2021). She was born on August 22, 1926 in Batavia to the late Raymond and Mae Delbridge. She is predeceased by her husband, Neil Shuknecht, whom she married on April 29, 1950 in an intimate ceremony. Mary was a devoted farm wife during their many...
Kenneth W. Fuller
Jan 31, 2021
Alabama - Kenneth W. Fuller, 96 of Alabama passed away on Sunday, (January 31, 2021) at the Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion. Mr. Fuller was born December 23, 1924 in Shelby, a son of the late Raymond and Melvina Fuller. He was a past member of the Alabama Fire Department and worked for many years with...
Miss Judith L. Thrasher
Jan 30, 2021
Batavia - Judith L. Thrasher, age 78, of Batavia passed away at her home. Judy was born Wednesday, December 2, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Francis Thrasher and Marion J. Kershner Thrasher. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, she furthered her education at the former Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) where she earned her...
Mrs. Julia M. Falleti
Jan 30, 2021
Julia Marie Falleti passed away at the age of 74 on January 30, 2021 in Batavia. Mrs. Falleti was born on May 19, 1946, in Albion, the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Tokotch. For the last 3 years, Julia had bravely fought ovarian cancer. She will be remembered as a strong and selfless Wife, Mother, Grandmother and overall...
Zoella L. (Worthington) Spink
Jan 29, 2021
ZoElla L. Spink, 84, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. ZoElla was born August 13, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Calkins) Worthington. ZoElla was a life member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, where she was a very active member. She loved to bake and spend time...
Mrs. Maureen Roberta Feary
Jan 27, 2021
Batavia - Maureen Roberta Feary, 94, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 27, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. She was born November 5, 1926 in London, England, a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Ethel May Rundle. Mrs. Feary was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church. She was a former employee of St. Jerome Hospital...
Margaret Shannon
Jan 26, 2021
Batavia - Margaret Shannon, 87 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, (January 26, 202)1 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her loving family. Mrs. Shannon was born August 21, 1933 in Bartow, Florida a daughter of the late James C. and Lucy (Johnson) Williams. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in...
Mr. Adam Douglas Monroe
Jan 24, 2021
Adam Douglas Monroe was born to Douglas F. and Patricia Berryman Monroe in Batavia. He attended Alexander Central School and didn't graduate because of health issues. Adam was a happy, cheerful soul that always had a smile on his face. He was a charter member of the reorganized Glenn S. Loomis American Legion Post No. 332 and an organizing charter...
William "Dennis" Barren
Jan 23, 2021
William "Dennis" Barren, 73, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at home under the care of his family. William was born May 16, 1947, in Buffalo, a son of the late William and Marjorie (Harrington) Barren. He was a member of the City Church in Batavia and a 15-year member of the Attica Fire Department. William was...
