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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
