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Sath P. Dhanda
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Sath P. Dhanda EAST BETHANY - Sath P. Dhanda, 39, of East Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (January 19, 2020). Sath was born April 6, 1980, in Warsaw, a son of Ann M. (Mullen) Dhanda of East Bethany and the late Dr. S. Paul Dhanda. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. Sath greatly enjoyed cooking, trivia,...
Robert D. Ridley
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Robert D. Ridley Bergen - Robert D. Ridley, 82, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Robert was born August 6, 1937, in Batavia, a son of the late Dale and Ethel (Scott) Ridley. Robert retired from Kodak in 1991 after 29 years and then began to farm. He was...
Susan B. Serinis
Jan 18, 2020
Susan Borgal Serinis, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Serinis (Michael Moore, Jr.), Heather Serinis, Victoria Collier, and her grandchildren Serenity Fox, Veronica Fox, Matthew Dixon, Micah Collier, Marianna Collier; brother John (Doreen) Borgal; sisters Patricia (Vernon) Kelly and Mary Dix, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...
Frank J. Wratny
Jan 17, 2020
Obituary of Frank J. Wratny BATAVIA - Frank J. Wratny, Jr., 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020), at his home under the loving care of his family. Mr. Wratny was born June 26, 1928, in Batavia, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Blascak) Wratny, Sr. Frank served with the Army during both World War...
Frances P. Cirillo
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary of Frances P. Cirillo BATAVIA - Frances P. Cirillo, 95, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2020), at the NYS Veteran's Home in Batavia. Mrs. Cirillo was born December 13, 1924, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise. Frances worked for over 37 years at Alexander Central School, retiring as business manager. She...
Donelda K. Drosky
Jan 10, 2020
Donelda K. Drosky, 79, of Bergen, passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at her home in Bergen. Donelda was born August 21, 1940 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Harriett (Lake) McWilliams. She enjoyed reading, sewing, bowling and canning. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Drosky of Bergen; her children, Shirley Ann (Michael) Smith of Englewood, FL,...
Richard Eugene Strobele
Jan 8, 2020
Obituary of Richard Eugene Strobele BATAVIA - Richard Eugene Strobele, 68, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 8, 2020), at his home in Batavia. Mr. Strobele was born November 26, 1951, in Batavia, a son of the late Michael and Lottie (Burr) Strobele. Richard served his country honorably with the United States Army. There will be no visitation. Services will...
Belva Ruth Calnan
Jan 8, 2020
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Belva Ruth Calnan, loving Mother and Sister, passed away in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 83. Belva was born on June 11, 1936 in Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son, Robert Calnan with whom she resided and was well taken care of, her sister; Donna Chamberlain of Albion, NY, her nieces; Melissa...
Shirley M. Pashong
Jan 7, 2020
Obituary of Shirley M. Pashong BATAVIA - Shirley M. Pashong, 89, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 7, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Mrs. Pashong was born July 6, 1930, in Batavia, a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Helen (Colby) Kirkpatrick. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister....
J. Daniel Galliford
Jan 1, 2020
Obituary of J. Daniel Galliford EAST BETHANY - J. Daniel "Dan" Galliford, Sr., 93, of East Bethany, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Mr. Galliford was born August 20, 1926, in Bethany, a son of the late Thomas and Lorene Rafter Galliford. He was a General Foreman for Genesee County Highway Department where he...
Turk "Turk" Francis
Jan 1, 2020
Obituary of Turk Francis Batavia - LaVerne E. "Turk" Francis, age 87, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Turk was born May 8, 1932, in Cuba, son of the late Norman Francis, Sr. and the late Marjorie Banker Francis. A member of the Genesee Country Church, Turk faithfully served as a greeter of the church and as head...
John D. Falker
Dec 26, 2019
Obituary of John D. Falker BASOM - John D. Falker, 83, of Basom, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Buffalo General Hopital. Mr. Falker was born April 19, 1936, in Batavia, a son of the late Bayard and Anna Gerda Falker, Sr.. John worked for Chapin International in Batavia, for 26 years before retiring in 1996. He loved classical...
Randolph P. Zickl
Dec 22, 2019
Obituary of Randolph P. Zickl Batavia - Randolph P. Zickl, 84, of Batavia, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Zickl was born June 9, 1935, in White Plains, a son of the late Rupert and Jeannette Hrube Zickl. Randy practiced law in Batavia for over 50 years and was a United States Army Veteran. A longtime...
Kenneth R. Toal
Dec 22, 2019
Batavia – Kenneth R. Toal, Jr., 60, of Batavia, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home Kenneth was born March 1, 1959 in Batavia to Marjorie Toal Kelsey and the late Kenneth R. Toal, Sr. He was a plumber for over 26 years and enjoyed his job and the many friends he made. Ken was an avid NASCAR...
Nancy Laird Thompson
Dec 16, 2019
Stafford - Nancy Laird Thompson, age 62, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at her home. Nancy was born September 9, 1957, in Batavia, New York, daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Marguerite (Johnson) Laird. Survivors include her husband, Dale Thompson of Stafford; brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Laird of Fort Pierce, Florida, Kenneth Laird and Douglas Laird, both of East...
Robert R. Ritz
Dec 15, 2019
Obituary of Robert R. Ritz Batavia - Robert R. Ritz, age 90, of Batavia, longtime muck farmer in Elba and United States Navy Veteran, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at The Unity Hospital of Rochester. Mr. Ritz was born August 23, 1929, in Batavia, a son of the late Francis S. Ritz, Sr. and Margaret Roth Ritz. His wife,...
Ronald E. Griffith
Dec 13, 2019
Obituary of Ronald E. Griffith Batavia/Churchville - Ronald E. Griffith, 87, of Batavia and formerly of Churchville, went home to Heaven on Friday, December 13, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Ron was born July 17, 1932, in Rochester, the son of the late George and Helen (Wickins) Griffith. Ron was an engineer at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, a...
Heidi L. Hopkins
Dec 10, 2019
Obituary of Heidi L. Hopkins PERRY - Heidi L. Hopkins, 46, of Perry, passed away Tuesday, (December 10, 2019), at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Ms. Hopkins was born October 28, 1973, in Batavia, a daughter of the late David Hopkins and the late Dorothy (Ferringer) Hopkins. Heidi enjoyed painting, completing jigsaw puzzles, and cooking. Most of all, she...
Luella Josey
Dec 8, 2019
Obituary of Luella Josey BATAVIA - Luella Josey, 82, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, (December 8, 2019), at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing, in Batavia. Mrs. Josey was born November 22, 1937, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Myrtle Hamilton. She is the wife of the late Zack Josey. Luella is survived by her children,...
Ellen "Betty" Snyder
Dec 7, 2019
Obituary of Ellen "Betty" Snyder LeRoy - Ellen "Betty" Snyder, 88, of LeRoy, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Betty was born December 28, 1930, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Oliver and Alice (Burns) Cooper. Betty loved the Lord, her family and grandchildren. A member of Grace Baptist Church in...
Sath P. Dhanda
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Sath P. Dhanda EAST BETHANY - Sath P. Dhanda, 39, of East Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (January 19, 2020). Sath was born April 6, 1980, in Warsaw, a son of Ann M. (Mullen) Dhanda of East Bethany and the late Dr. S. Paul Dhanda. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. Sath greatly enjoyed cooking, trivia,...
Robert D. Ridley
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Robert D. Ridley Bergen - Robert D. Ridley, 82, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Robert was born August 6, 1937, in Batavia, a son of the late Dale and Ethel (Scott) Ridley. Robert retired from Kodak in 1991 after 29 years and then began to farm. He was...
Susan B. Serinis
Jan 18, 2020
Susan Borgal Serinis, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Serinis (Michael Moore, Jr.), Heather Serinis, Victoria Collier, and her grandchildren Serenity Fox, Veronica Fox, Matthew Dixon, Micah Collier, Marianna Collier; brother John (Doreen) Borgal; sisters Patricia (Vernon) Kelly and Mary Dix, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...
Frank J. Wratny
Jan 17, 2020
Obituary of Frank J. Wratny BATAVIA - Frank J. Wratny, Jr., 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020), at his home under the loving care of his family. Mr. Wratny was born June 26, 1928, in Batavia, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Blascak) Wratny, Sr. Frank served with the Army during both World War...
Frances P. Cirillo
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary of Frances P. Cirillo BATAVIA - Frances P. Cirillo, 95, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2020), at the NYS Veteran's Home in Batavia. Mrs. Cirillo was born December 13, 1924, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise. Frances worked for over 37 years at Alexander Central School, retiring as business manager. She...
Donelda K. Drosky
Jan 10, 2020
Donelda K. Drosky, 79, of Bergen, passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at her home in Bergen. Donelda was born August 21, 1940 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Harriett (Lake) McWilliams. She enjoyed reading, sewing, bowling and canning. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Drosky of Bergen; her children, Shirley Ann (Michael) Smith of Englewood, FL,...
Richard Eugene Strobele
Jan 8, 2020
Obituary of Richard Eugene Strobele BATAVIA - Richard Eugene Strobele, 68, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 8, 2020), at his home in Batavia. Mr. Strobele was born November 26, 1951, in Batavia, a son of the late Michael and Lottie (Burr) Strobele. Richard served his country honorably with the United States Army. There will be no visitation. Services will...
Belva Ruth Calnan
Jan 8, 2020
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Belva Ruth Calnan, loving Mother and Sister, passed away in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 83. Belva was born on June 11, 1936 in Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son, Robert Calnan with whom she resided and was well taken care of, her sister; Donna Chamberlain of Albion, NY, her nieces; Melissa...
Shirley M. Pashong
Jan 7, 2020
Obituary of Shirley M. Pashong BATAVIA - Shirley M. Pashong, 89, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 7, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Mrs. Pashong was born July 6, 1930, in Batavia, a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Helen (Colby) Kirkpatrick. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister....
J. Daniel Galliford
Jan 1, 2020
Obituary of J. Daniel Galliford EAST BETHANY - J. Daniel "Dan" Galliford, Sr., 93, of East Bethany, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Mr. Galliford was born August 20, 1926, in Bethany, a son of the late Thomas and Lorene Rafter Galliford. He was a General Foreman for Genesee County Highway Department where he...
Turk "Turk" Francis
Jan 1, 2020
Obituary of Turk Francis Batavia - LaVerne E. "Turk" Francis, age 87, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Turk was born May 8, 1932, in Cuba, son of the late Norman Francis, Sr. and the late Marjorie Banker Francis. A member of the Genesee Country Church, Turk faithfully served as a greeter of the church and as head...
John D. Falker
Dec 26, 2019
Obituary of John D. Falker BASOM - John D. Falker, 83, of Basom, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Buffalo General Hopital. Mr. Falker was born April 19, 1936, in Batavia, a son of the late Bayard and Anna Gerda Falker, Sr.. John worked for Chapin International in Batavia, for 26 years before retiring in 1996. He loved classical...
Randolph P. Zickl
Dec 22, 2019
Obituary of Randolph P. Zickl Batavia - Randolph P. Zickl, 84, of Batavia, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Zickl was born June 9, 1935, in White Plains, a son of the late Rupert and Jeannette Hrube Zickl. Randy practiced law in Batavia for over 50 years and was a United States Army Veteran. A longtime...
Kenneth R. Toal
Dec 22, 2019
Batavia – Kenneth R. Toal, Jr., 60, of Batavia, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home Kenneth was born March 1, 1959 in Batavia to Marjorie Toal Kelsey and the late Kenneth R. Toal, Sr. He was a plumber for over 26 years and enjoyed his job and the many friends he made. Ken was an avid NASCAR...
Nancy Laird Thompson
Dec 16, 2019
Stafford - Nancy Laird Thompson, age 62, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at her home. Nancy was born September 9, 1957, in Batavia, New York, daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Marguerite (Johnson) Laird. Survivors include her husband, Dale Thompson of Stafford; brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Laird of Fort Pierce, Florida, Kenneth Laird and Douglas Laird, both of East...
Robert R. Ritz
Dec 15, 2019
Obituary of Robert R. Ritz Batavia - Robert R. Ritz, age 90, of Batavia, longtime muck farmer in Elba and United States Navy Veteran, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at The Unity Hospital of Rochester. Mr. Ritz was born August 23, 1929, in Batavia, a son of the late Francis S. Ritz, Sr. and Margaret Roth Ritz. His wife,...
Ronald E. Griffith
Dec 13, 2019
Obituary of Ronald E. Griffith Batavia/Churchville - Ronald E. Griffith, 87, of Batavia and formerly of Churchville, went home to Heaven on Friday, December 13, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Ron was born July 17, 1932, in Rochester, the son of the late George and Helen (Wickins) Griffith. Ron was an engineer at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, a...
Heidi L. Hopkins
Dec 10, 2019
Obituary of Heidi L. Hopkins PERRY - Heidi L. Hopkins, 46, of Perry, passed away Tuesday, (December 10, 2019), at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Ms. Hopkins was born October 28, 1973, in Batavia, a daughter of the late David Hopkins and the late Dorothy (Ferringer) Hopkins. Heidi enjoyed painting, completing jigsaw puzzles, and cooking. Most of all, she...
Luella Josey
Dec 8, 2019
Obituary of Luella Josey BATAVIA - Luella Josey, 82, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, (December 8, 2019), at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing, in Batavia. Mrs. Josey was born November 22, 1937, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Myrtle Hamilton. She is the wife of the late Zack Josey. Luella is survived by her children,...
Ellen "Betty" Snyder
Dec 7, 2019
Obituary of Ellen "Betty" Snyder LeRoy - Ellen "Betty" Snyder, 88, of LeRoy, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Betty was born December 28, 1930, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Oliver and Alice (Burns) Cooper. Betty loved the Lord, her family and grandchildren. A member of Grace Baptist Church in...
