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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Marcia Calarco
Sep 24, 2020
Marcia Calarco, 58, of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at her home. Marcia was born November 26th, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Mary Engles. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marcia was a court stenographer for 28 years. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Nick Calarco and children, Michelle Calarco,...
Leo K. Reak
Sep 19, 2020
Oakfield - Leo K. Reak, 95, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Leo was born February 20th, 1925 in Alabama Center, a son of the late Charles and Elsie (Spring) Reak. A veteran, Leo served with the United States Army, earning the rank of Corporal T5. During his service...
Mrs. Jennie Hawks
Sep 14, 2020
Batavia- Jennie Hawks, age 99, of Batavia passed away on Monday at her home in Batavia Jennie was born March 18th, 1921 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Scammaca) DeFino. She was lovingly nick named “Joll” for her jolly and joyful ways. She is the wife of the late N. Lawrence Hawks Jr. Mrs. Hawks was...
Mr Conrad Clinton Gifford, Sr.
Sep 14, 2020
Byron - Conrad C. Gifford Sr. of Byron, passed away on September 14th, 2020, his 90th birthday at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Roselin Gifford of Oneonta, his brother Gordon and his beloved wife Marie E. (Parsons) Gifford. Conrad served his country as a member of the US Army and a...
Mrs. Gloria J. Ferchen
Sep 12, 2020
Lockport - Gloria J. "Tootie" Ferchen, 70 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born Monday, July 17, 1950 in Indiana, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Ronald J. Gibson Sr. and Rebecca Jean Moore Gibson. Family was the important thing in her...
Mrs. Marjorie "Pet" Norton German
Sep 12, 2020
Marjorie “Pet” Norton German 80, was born on February 9, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Frances Boldt Norton in Elba NY died Saturday September 12, 2020. Over the years Marge worked for many different places including Sylvania, Dohler Jarvis, Dunkin Donuts, Big N and finally 20 years at the Batavia Kmart where she retired from in 1997. Marge’s favorite...
Mr. Wilfred S. Brooks
Sep 12, 2020
Oakfield - Wilfred S. Brooks , 96 of Oakfield passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home under the care of HomeCare and Hospice. Mr. Brooks was born October 24, 1923 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Arthur E. Brooks and Ruth (Steverson) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church where...
Mrs. Marjorie J. German
Sep 12, 2020
Marjorie “Pet” Norton German 80, was born on February 9, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Frances Boldt Norton in Elba NY died Saturday September 12, 2020. Over the years Marge worked for many different places including Sylvania, Dohler Jarvis, Dunkin Donuts, Big N and finally 20 years at the Batavia Kmart where she retired from in 1997. Marge’s favorite...
Scott D. "Fletch" Hale
Sep 7, 2020
Manville, Rhode Island - Scott D. "Fletch" Hale, age 47, of Manville, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport. Scott was born Thursday, May 31, 1973 in Batavia, a son of Darlene J. Easterly Baker of Batavia and the late Gerald F. Hale. A 1991 graduate of Batavia High School, Scott excelled...
Robert Rezendes
Sep 7, 2020
Stafford - Robert Rezendes , 63 of Stafford, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home in Stafford, New York. Mr. Rezendes was born May 11, 1957 in Acushnet, Massachusetts a son of the late Llewllyn Donald and Irene Loretta Jeannette (Benoit) Rezendes. He is survived by a sister, Donna A. (Jay) Mills of Bloomfield. Preceded in death...
Edward F. Walbridge
Sep 4, 2020
Edward F. Walbridge, 95, of Stafford, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home. Edward was born June 10th, 1925 in Batavia. A veteran, Edward served with the United States Navy. During World War II, he was a radio operator and an aviator, flying both the PBY4-2 and the privateer. He was a licensed pilot...
John A. Rumble
Aug 30, 2020
John A. Rumble, 69, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Medina Memorial Hospital. John was born April 7th, 1951 in Batavia, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Prentice) Rumble. John loved spending time with his family and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband. He enjoyed tractors and spending time outdoors. John...
Gisela Elizabeth Fueglein
Aug 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Gisela Elizabeth Fueglein announces her passing on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born February 18, 1937 in Bergrheinfeld, Germany and traveled to Batavia with her husband in 1955. Shortly afterwards she became the proud owner of “Gisela’s Beauty Shop,” which she operated until 2001. She...
Doris E. Tootell
Aug 27, 2020
Obituary of Doris E. Tootell Batavia - Mrs. Doris E. Tootell, 99, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Tootell was born June 29, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late David and Alice Stanton Grice. A longtime and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Batavia, Doris was...
Mary Jane Carr
Aug 25, 2020
Stafford - Mary Jane Carr , 86 of Stafford, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Mrs. Carr was born December 9, 1933 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Reuben Howard, Sr. and Edith (Lauvey) Howard. Following high school, Mary worked as a telephone operator with NY Telephone followed by...
Ryan M. Warner
Aug 25, 2020
East Bethany - Ryan M. Warner, 43 of East Bethany passed away on Tuesday, (August 25, 2020) in Rochester following a years long battle with addiction. Ryan was born July 14, 1977 in Batavia, a son of Michael Warner of East Bethany and the late Linda (Colangelo) Warner. He was a laborer, working primarily in roofing in the Batavia area. ...
Paul R. Avino
Aug 20, 2020
Obituary of Paul R. Avino Paul R. Avino, 47, of Batavia, was called home to the arms of his loving Savior, on August 20, 2020. Paul was born January 7, 1973, in Batavia, the son of Diane (Sterling) Burroughs of Batavia and the late Gene Avino. Paul was an avid sports fan. He loved the New York Giants and Yankees. Paul...
Walter D. Monteleone
Aug 19, 2020
Batavia - On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Walter D. Monteleone, II, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 57. Walter was born on December 20, 1962 in Warsaw to Walter D. and Dorothy (Snow) Monteleone. On May 21, 1988, he married Cynthia Ann McAndrew. They raised two daughters and a son, Cassandra Ann, Tiffany...
Glenna H. Taggart
Aug 13, 2020
Obituary of Glenna H. Taggart Depew/Batavia - Glenna H. Taggart, 68, of Depew and formerly of Batavia, who was known as "Batavia's Appliance Parts Lady," passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Glenna was born October 5, 1951, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Glenn W. and the late Helen (Reed) Taggart, Jr. She...
Richard C. "Barney" Barnard, Sr.
Aug 13, 2020
Obituary of Richard C. Barnard, Sr. Byron - Richard C. "Barney" Barnard, Sr., 88, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at New York State Veteran's Home. Mr. Barnard was born September 1, 1931, in Byron, son of the late George and Elsie Airth Barnard. Known as "Barney" to many, he was loved by his family and was a friend to all who...
Marcia Calarco
Sep 24, 2020
Marcia Calarco, 58, of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at her home. Marcia was born November 26th, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Mary Engles. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marcia was a court stenographer for 28 years. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Nick Calarco and children, Michelle Calarco,...
Leo K. Reak
Sep 19, 2020
Oakfield - Leo K. Reak, 95, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Leo was born February 20th, 1925 in Alabama Center, a son of the late Charles and Elsie (Spring) Reak. A veteran, Leo served with the United States Army, earning the rank of Corporal T5. During his service...
Mrs. Jennie Hawks
Sep 14, 2020
Batavia- Jennie Hawks, age 99, of Batavia passed away on Monday at her home in Batavia Jennie was born March 18th, 1921 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Scammaca) DeFino. She was lovingly nick named “Joll” for her jolly and joyful ways. She is the wife of the late N. Lawrence Hawks Jr. Mrs. Hawks was...
Mr Conrad Clinton Gifford, Sr.
Sep 14, 2020
Byron - Conrad C. Gifford Sr. of Byron, passed away on September 14th, 2020, his 90th birthday at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Roselin Gifford of Oneonta, his brother Gordon and his beloved wife Marie E. (Parsons) Gifford. Conrad served his country as a member of the US Army and a...
Mrs. Gloria J. Ferchen
Sep 12, 2020
Lockport - Gloria J. "Tootie" Ferchen, 70 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born Monday, July 17, 1950 in Indiana, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Ronald J. Gibson Sr. and Rebecca Jean Moore Gibson. Family was the important thing in her...
Mrs. Marjorie "Pet" Norton German
Sep 12, 2020
Marjorie “Pet” Norton German 80, was born on February 9, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Frances Boldt Norton in Elba NY died Saturday September 12, 2020. Over the years Marge worked for many different places including Sylvania, Dohler Jarvis, Dunkin Donuts, Big N and finally 20 years at the Batavia Kmart where she retired from in 1997. Marge’s favorite...
Mr. Wilfred S. Brooks
Sep 12, 2020
Oakfield - Wilfred S. Brooks , 96 of Oakfield passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home under the care of HomeCare and Hospice. Mr. Brooks was born October 24, 1923 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Arthur E. Brooks and Ruth (Steverson) Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church where...
Mrs. Marjorie J. German
Sep 12, 2020
Marjorie “Pet” Norton German 80, was born on February 9, 1940 to the late Ellsworth and Frances Boldt Norton in Elba NY died Saturday September 12, 2020. Over the years Marge worked for many different places including Sylvania, Dohler Jarvis, Dunkin Donuts, Big N and finally 20 years at the Batavia Kmart where she retired from in 1997. Marge’s favorite...
Scott D. "Fletch" Hale
Sep 7, 2020
Manville, Rhode Island - Scott D. "Fletch" Hale, age 47, of Manville, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport. Scott was born Thursday, May 31, 1973 in Batavia, a son of Darlene J. Easterly Baker of Batavia and the late Gerald F. Hale. A 1991 graduate of Batavia High School, Scott excelled...
Robert Rezendes
Sep 7, 2020
Stafford - Robert Rezendes , 63 of Stafford, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home in Stafford, New York. Mr. Rezendes was born May 11, 1957 in Acushnet, Massachusetts a son of the late Llewllyn Donald and Irene Loretta Jeannette (Benoit) Rezendes. He is survived by a sister, Donna A. (Jay) Mills of Bloomfield. Preceded in death...
Edward F. Walbridge
Sep 4, 2020
Edward F. Walbridge, 95, of Stafford, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home. Edward was born June 10th, 1925 in Batavia. A veteran, Edward served with the United States Navy. During World War II, he was a radio operator and an aviator, flying both the PBY4-2 and the privateer. He was a licensed pilot...
John A. Rumble
Aug 30, 2020
John A. Rumble, 69, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Medina Memorial Hospital. John was born April 7th, 1951 in Batavia, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Prentice) Rumble. John loved spending time with his family and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband. He enjoyed tractors and spending time outdoors. John...
Gisela Elizabeth Fueglein
Aug 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Gisela Elizabeth Fueglein announces her passing on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born February 18, 1937 in Bergrheinfeld, Germany and traveled to Batavia with her husband in 1955. Shortly afterwards she became the proud owner of “Gisela’s Beauty Shop,” which she operated until 2001. She...
Doris E. Tootell
Aug 27, 2020
Obituary of Doris E. Tootell Batavia - Mrs. Doris E. Tootell, 99, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Tootell was born June 29, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late David and Alice Stanton Grice. A longtime and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Batavia, Doris was...
Mary Jane Carr
Aug 25, 2020
Stafford - Mary Jane Carr , 86 of Stafford, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Mrs. Carr was born December 9, 1933 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Reuben Howard, Sr. and Edith (Lauvey) Howard. Following high school, Mary worked as a telephone operator with NY Telephone followed by...
Ryan M. Warner
Aug 25, 2020
East Bethany - Ryan M. Warner, 43 of East Bethany passed away on Tuesday, (August 25, 2020) in Rochester following a years long battle with addiction. Ryan was born July 14, 1977 in Batavia, a son of Michael Warner of East Bethany and the late Linda (Colangelo) Warner. He was a laborer, working primarily in roofing in the Batavia area. ...
Paul R. Avino
Aug 20, 2020
Obituary of Paul R. Avino Paul R. Avino, 47, of Batavia, was called home to the arms of his loving Savior, on August 20, 2020. Paul was born January 7, 1973, in Batavia, the son of Diane (Sterling) Burroughs of Batavia and the late Gene Avino. Paul was an avid sports fan. He loved the New York Giants and Yankees. Paul...
Walter D. Monteleone
Aug 19, 2020
Batavia - On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Walter D. Monteleone, II, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 57. Walter was born on December 20, 1962 in Warsaw to Walter D. and Dorothy (Snow) Monteleone. On May 21, 1988, he married Cynthia Ann McAndrew. They raised two daughters and a son, Cassandra Ann, Tiffany...
Glenna H. Taggart
Aug 13, 2020
Obituary of Glenna H. Taggart Depew/Batavia - Glenna H. Taggart, 68, of Depew and formerly of Batavia, who was known as "Batavia's Appliance Parts Lady," passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Glenna was born October 5, 1951, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Glenn W. and the late Helen (Reed) Taggart, Jr. She...
Richard C. "Barney" Barnard, Sr.
Aug 13, 2020
Obituary of Richard C. Barnard, Sr. Byron - Richard C. "Barney" Barnard, Sr., 88, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at New York State Veteran's Home. Mr. Barnard was born September 1, 1931, in Byron, son of the late George and Elsie Airth Barnard. Known as "Barney" to many, he was loved by his family and was a friend to all who...
