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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mrs. Mildred Jane Henning
Dec 6, 2020
Batavia - Mildred Jane Henning, age 90, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Henning was born on Saturday, April 12, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Lewis Henning and Mildred Griswold Henning. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Lewis A. (Tammie) Henning of Batavia; three grandsons; Randal...
Mrs. Carol S. Speed
Dec 1, 2020
Oakfield - Carol S. Speed , 73 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, (December 1, 2020) at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia in Batavia. Mrs. Speed was born January 21, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Cecil Compton and Alice (Ross) Compton. Carol attended Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing piano and organ and played for...
Mr. Gary Vernon Mcwethy
Dec 1, 2020
Gary Vernon McWethy, age 81, a creative and gentle soul, died peacefully at United Memorial Medical Center on December1, 2020. Gary was born in Stafford, New York on January 12, 1939 to Vernon L McWethy and Gertrude (Trudy) Sheffer McWethy. In 1944, his family moved from Stafford to a farm on South Main Street Road, Batavia, NY where Gary treasured...
Richard T. Wagner
Dec 1, 2020
Batavia - Richard T. Wagner, age 87, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at LeRoy Village Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. in LeRoy. Mr. Wagner was born Wednesday, March 1, 1933 in Alabama, New York a son of the late Elmer Wagner, Sr. and Vera Garrison Wagner. Mr. Wagner enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers, trips to...
Ms. Julieanne George
Nov 28, 2020
Batavia - Julieanne George, age 59, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Julieanne was born Saturday, September 23, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Jerome J. George and Doris M. Keem George. Julieannne's family wishes to extend special thanks to the ICU at United Memorial Medical Center and...
Shirley A. Scofield
Nov 25, 2020
Shirley A. Scofield, 86, of Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Shirley was born October 22, 1934 in Alabama, a daughter of the late Burdett and Lillian (Wagner) Newton. A founding and active member of the Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, Shirley loved being with her family. Surviving are her husband, Everett Scofield; daughters,...
Mr. Robert A. Gerould
Nov 24, 2020
Oakfield - Robert A. Gerould, age 86, of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Gerould was born November 12th, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Gordon Gerould and Florence George Gerould. Mr. Gerould retired from Graham Manufacturing in 2000. An avid bowler, his family camped at the Conesus Lake Campground...
Liisa-Mai Karuks
Nov 23, 2020
Batavia - Liisa-Mai Karuks, 37, of Batavia, formerly of New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (November 23, 2020) at her home in Batavia. Ms. Karuks was born January 23, 1983 in Toronto, Canada a daughter of Matti Karuks and Ingrid (Villand) Karuks of Batavia. There will be no visitation. Services are being planned for the future in New Jersey....
Roy Lee Taylor
Nov 22, 2020
Batavia - Roy Lee Taylor, 63, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, (November 22, 2020) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. Mr. Taylor was born October 14, 1957 in Medina, a son of the late Edison Taylor and Luella (Reese) Taylor. Roy was a member of Glad Tidings Church in Medina. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, gardening,...
Samantha Ann Mangas
Nov 21, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Samantha Ann Mangas on Saturday November 21, 2020, at the age of 54 years. She passed peacefully with her brother, Matthew, by her side and her mother and siblings on the phone. She will be lovingly remembered by her Mother, Olive Larson, Her siblings: Doug Mangas,...
Caroline F. Bianchi
Nov 19, 2020
Caroline F. Bianchi, 74, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Caroline was born March 20,1946 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy (Garrow) Cole. Surviving are her children, Johnie Bianchi, Jr. of Bergen, Clyde (Kelly) Bianchi of Bergen and Bianca Bianchi of Bloomfield; a brother, Charles (Lavon) Cole of Idaho; a sister, Cassie (Tony)...
James Warren Palmer
Nov 19, 2020
Bergen - James Warren Palmer, 92 of Bergen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, (November 19, 2020) in Spencerport. Mr. Palmer was born December 28, 1927 in Deposit, New York a son of the late Elmer S. Palmer and Katheryn (Middaugh) Palmer. James was a life-long truck driver and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He enjoyed the friendships he made during...
David Van Ornum
Nov 18, 2020
David Van Ornum, born August 17th 1945, passed away the morning of November 18th 2020. At 75 years of age, David is survived by his sister: Ann (Mark) Fackler, five children: Michael (Sharon) Van Ornum, Rachael (Jon) Morrill, Daniel (Sheena) Van Ornum, Gail (Brad) Vosburg, and Cheryl (Pat) Single; a beloved former wife: Trudie Van Ornum: fifteen grandchildren, and one...
Mr. Robert Wilbur Genesky
Nov 16, 2020
Oakfield - At age 97; Born on July 29th, 1923 in South Alabama, NY to William Genesky Sr. and Elizabeth (Frieday) Genesky. Loving husband of Dora (Nanni) Genesky who passed away last year, for 69 years, his children; Derek (Elizabeth Balbick) Genesky of Batavia; Martin (Judi Fischbach) Genesky of Alpharetta, Ga.; John (Terry Agro) Genesky of Kenmore; Bruce (Patricia Heckathorn)...
Mrs. Vinette G. Cline
Nov 13, 2020
Oakfield - Vinette G. Cline, age 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born Wednesday, September 25th, 1946 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Wallbridge Gann and Vivian Wallace Gann. She will be remembered by her family for her creative and artistic mind. She loved to paint, draw and making crafts....
Mr. Earl Delbert Dorman
Nov 12, 2020
Earl D. Dorman, 97, of Batavia, passed on November 12, 2020 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born on June 20, 1923 in Batavia, to the late Leo and Fannie (Laramy) Dorman. He married Suzanne (Hopp) Dorman April 1, 1945 at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia where he has been a member for 74 years. Suzanne passed away...
Mrs. Grace P. Cook
Nov 10, 2020
Batavia - Grace P. Cook, age 84, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Mrs. Cook was born Friday, October 2nd, 1936 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a daughter of the late Hedley Robert Earle and Mary Elizabeth Cook Earle. Grace was a member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. An...
Richard Christie, Iii
Nov 6, 2020
Florida/Batavia - Richard Langford Christie, III, 57 of Ruskin, Florida and Batavia passed away on Friday, (November 6, 2020) at his home in Batavia. Mr. Christie was born February 19, 1963 in Miami, Florida, a son of Richard Langford Christie, Sr. and Eartha Lee (Jackson) Christie. Services for Richard will be held in Florida at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home &...
Joseph F. Zaso
Nov 5, 2020
Joseph F. Zaso, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was the loving husband of Jean Zaso for 62 years. Joe was born Thursday, August 20, 1931 in Dansville, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Jacubus) Zaso. Joe loved Batavia and was the department...
Ms. Elizabeth J. Suttell
Nov 5, 2020
Batavia - Elizabeth J. Suttell, age 94, of Batavia, longtime guidance counselor at LeRoy High School, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. Ms. Suttell was born December 22, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Edward B. Suttell, Sr. and Clara (Lee) Suttell. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from D'Youville College where she graduated cum...
Mrs. Mildred Jane Henning
Dec 6, 2020
Batavia - Mildred Jane Henning, age 90, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Henning was born on Saturday, April 12, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Lewis Henning and Mildred Griswold Henning. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Lewis A. (Tammie) Henning of Batavia; three grandsons; Randal...
Mrs. Carol S. Speed
Dec 1, 2020
Oakfield - Carol S. Speed , 73 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, (December 1, 2020) at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia in Batavia. Mrs. Speed was born January 21, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Cecil Compton and Alice (Ross) Compton. Carol attended Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing piano and organ and played for...
Mr. Gary Vernon Mcwethy
Dec 1, 2020
Gary Vernon McWethy, age 81, a creative and gentle soul, died peacefully at United Memorial Medical Center on December1, 2020. Gary was born in Stafford, New York on January 12, 1939 to Vernon L McWethy and Gertrude (Trudy) Sheffer McWethy. In 1944, his family moved from Stafford to a farm on South Main Street Road, Batavia, NY where Gary treasured...
Richard T. Wagner
Dec 1, 2020
Batavia - Richard T. Wagner, age 87, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at LeRoy Village Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. in LeRoy. Mr. Wagner was born Wednesday, March 1, 1933 in Alabama, New York a son of the late Elmer Wagner, Sr. and Vera Garrison Wagner. Mr. Wagner enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers, trips to...
Ms. Julieanne George
Nov 28, 2020
Batavia - Julieanne George, age 59, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Julieanne was born Saturday, September 23, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Jerome J. George and Doris M. Keem George. Julieannne's family wishes to extend special thanks to the ICU at United Memorial Medical Center and...
Shirley A. Scofield
Nov 25, 2020
Shirley A. Scofield, 86, of Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Shirley was born October 22, 1934 in Alabama, a daughter of the late Burdett and Lillian (Wagner) Newton. A founding and active member of the Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, Shirley loved being with her family. Surviving are her husband, Everett Scofield; daughters,...
Mr. Robert A. Gerould
Nov 24, 2020
Oakfield - Robert A. Gerould, age 86, of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Gerould was born November 12th, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Gordon Gerould and Florence George Gerould. Mr. Gerould retired from Graham Manufacturing in 2000. An avid bowler, his family camped at the Conesus Lake Campground...
Liisa-Mai Karuks
Nov 23, 2020
Batavia - Liisa-Mai Karuks, 37, of Batavia, formerly of New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (November 23, 2020) at her home in Batavia. Ms. Karuks was born January 23, 1983 in Toronto, Canada a daughter of Matti Karuks and Ingrid (Villand) Karuks of Batavia. There will be no visitation. Services are being planned for the future in New Jersey....
Roy Lee Taylor
Nov 22, 2020
Batavia - Roy Lee Taylor, 63, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, (November 22, 2020) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. Mr. Taylor was born October 14, 1957 in Medina, a son of the late Edison Taylor and Luella (Reese) Taylor. Roy was a member of Glad Tidings Church in Medina. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, gardening,...
Samantha Ann Mangas
Nov 21, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Samantha Ann Mangas on Saturday November 21, 2020, at the age of 54 years. She passed peacefully with her brother, Matthew, by her side and her mother and siblings on the phone. She will be lovingly remembered by her Mother, Olive Larson, Her siblings: Doug Mangas,...
Caroline F. Bianchi
Nov 19, 2020
Caroline F. Bianchi, 74, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Caroline was born March 20,1946 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy (Garrow) Cole. Surviving are her children, Johnie Bianchi, Jr. of Bergen, Clyde (Kelly) Bianchi of Bergen and Bianca Bianchi of Bloomfield; a brother, Charles (Lavon) Cole of Idaho; a sister, Cassie (Tony)...
James Warren Palmer
Nov 19, 2020
Bergen - James Warren Palmer, 92 of Bergen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, (November 19, 2020) in Spencerport. Mr. Palmer was born December 28, 1927 in Deposit, New York a son of the late Elmer S. Palmer and Katheryn (Middaugh) Palmer. James was a life-long truck driver and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He enjoyed the friendships he made during...
David Van Ornum
Nov 18, 2020
David Van Ornum, born August 17th 1945, passed away the morning of November 18th 2020. At 75 years of age, David is survived by his sister: Ann (Mark) Fackler, five children: Michael (Sharon) Van Ornum, Rachael (Jon) Morrill, Daniel (Sheena) Van Ornum, Gail (Brad) Vosburg, and Cheryl (Pat) Single; a beloved former wife: Trudie Van Ornum: fifteen grandchildren, and one...
Mr. Robert Wilbur Genesky
Nov 16, 2020
Oakfield - At age 97; Born on July 29th, 1923 in South Alabama, NY to William Genesky Sr. and Elizabeth (Frieday) Genesky. Loving husband of Dora (Nanni) Genesky who passed away last year, for 69 years, his children; Derek (Elizabeth Balbick) Genesky of Batavia; Martin (Judi Fischbach) Genesky of Alpharetta, Ga.; John (Terry Agro) Genesky of Kenmore; Bruce (Patricia Heckathorn)...
Mrs. Vinette G. Cline
Nov 13, 2020
Oakfield - Vinette G. Cline, age 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born Wednesday, September 25th, 1946 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Wallbridge Gann and Vivian Wallace Gann. She will be remembered by her family for her creative and artistic mind. She loved to paint, draw and making crafts....
Mr. Earl Delbert Dorman
Nov 12, 2020
Earl D. Dorman, 97, of Batavia, passed on November 12, 2020 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born on June 20, 1923 in Batavia, to the late Leo and Fannie (Laramy) Dorman. He married Suzanne (Hopp) Dorman April 1, 1945 at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia where he has been a member for 74 years. Suzanne passed away...
Mrs. Grace P. Cook
Nov 10, 2020
Batavia - Grace P. Cook, age 84, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Mrs. Cook was born Friday, October 2nd, 1936 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a daughter of the late Hedley Robert Earle and Mary Elizabeth Cook Earle. Grace was a member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. An...
Richard Christie, Iii
Nov 6, 2020
Florida/Batavia - Richard Langford Christie, III, 57 of Ruskin, Florida and Batavia passed away on Friday, (November 6, 2020) at his home in Batavia. Mr. Christie was born February 19, 1963 in Miami, Florida, a son of Richard Langford Christie, Sr. and Eartha Lee (Jackson) Christie. Services for Richard will be held in Florida at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home &...
Joseph F. Zaso
Nov 5, 2020
Joseph F. Zaso, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was the loving husband of Jean Zaso for 62 years. Joe was born Thursday, August 20, 1931 in Dansville, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Jacubus) Zaso. Joe loved Batavia and was the department...
Ms. Elizabeth J. Suttell
Nov 5, 2020
Batavia - Elizabeth J. Suttell, age 94, of Batavia, longtime guidance counselor at LeRoy High School, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. Ms. Suttell was born December 22, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Edward B. Suttell, Sr. and Clara (Lee) Suttell. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from D'Youville College where she graduated cum...
