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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Albert U. Strollo
Jul 31, 2019
Obituary of Albert U. Strollo Albert U. Strollo, 88, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Albert was born March 29, 1931, in Batavia, a son of the late Albino and Carmella (Corrado) Strollo. Albert was a hall of fame bowler having appeared on television for a number of weeks winning several tournaments....
Gene C. Austin
Jul 31, 2019
Obituary of Gene C. Austin BYRON - Gene C. Austin, 64, of Byron, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Gene was born August 8, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Percy and Dorothy (Hart) Austin. He was a Overhead Crane Operator for Alstom, Rochester, before retiring in 2018. Gene was a member...
Raymond M. Follett
Jul 30, 2019
Obituary of Raymond M. Follett ATTICA - Raymond M. Follett, 66, of Attica, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Raymond was born August 19, 1952, in Batavia, the son of the late Raymond M. and Jean (Wojtacha) Follett. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from SUNY Brockport and was an Instructor's Assistant at...
Judith E. Alwardt
Jul 24, 2019
Obituary of Judith E. Alwardt BATAVIA - Judith E. Alwardt, 81, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital, a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Judith was born October 22, 1937, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Stanley and Doris (Barnard) Davis. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of...
John F. "Jack" Andrews
Jul 24, 2019
Obituary of John F. Andrews Batavia - John F. "Jack' Andrews, age 81, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Batavia. Jack was born November 6, 1937, in Batavia, son of the late Victor T. and Marjorie Francis Andrews. Jack is survived by his wife, Sharon Stephens Andrews whom he married on...
Averyl H. Murphy
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary of Averyl H. Murphy Averyl H. Murphy, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Averyl was born November 25, 1931, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Frederick and Dorotha (Hancock) Saunders. Averyl was devoted to her family. She was an organist and pianist with a beautiful singing voice,...
The Rev. Carole Grant-White
Jul 21, 2019
Obituary of The Rev. Carole Grant-White Lockport - The Rev. Carole Grant-White, claimed the promises of Baptism on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Brompton Heights of Williamsville. Born Carole Lee Grant, September13, 1942 in Peabody, Mass., she was the daughter of Edna White and John Robert Grant. A "war widow", Edna married Joseph La Placa in 1944 and they built a home and...
Beatrice A. Hinton
Jul 21, 2019
Batavia - Beatrice A. Hinton, 93, formerly of Maple Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Beattie, as she was known by all, was born in Jamestown, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, L. Dexter Hinton in 2008. She is survived by her loving family, daughter,...
Travis Minor
Jul 17, 2019
Travis Minor, age 76 of Batavia, NY passed away on July 18, 2019 at the UMMC in Batavia surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on August 28, 1942, in Batavia, he was the son of the late John and Doris Minor. He married Lucy (Pinto) Minor on December 18, 1965. Travis was a graduate of Batavia High...
Teresa Ann Robinson
Jul 17, 2019
Obituary of Teresa Ann Robinson BATAVIA - Teresa Ann Robinson, 64, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Erie County Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on August 10, 1954, in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Irene (Pietrzykowski) Goodenbery. Teresa worked as a Reset Manager at the Batavia K-Mart, for 35...
Caroline A. Beach
Jul 13, 2019
Oakfield – Caroline A. Beach, 94, of Oakfield, an assembler at General Motors Corp. in Rochester, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home while under Homecare and Hospice. Mrs. Beach was born November 2, 1924 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Ballon) Halat. She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia’s...
Ronald J. Disalvo
Jul 11, 2019
Obituary of Ronald J. DiSalvo Ronald J. DiSalvo, 86, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Ron was born October 28, 1932, in Batavia, a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Miller) DiSalvo. A 1950 graduate of Batavia High School, Ron enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, golf and tennis. In 1952, he...
Ruth M. Weber
Jul 7, 2019
Obituary of Ruth M. Weber PAVILION - Ruth M. Harloff Higley Starr Weber, 101, of Pavilion, passed away Sunday, (July 7, 2019), at her daughter's home in Stafford under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her family. Ruth was born March 12, 1918, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bert and the late Annabell (Stackhouse) Harloff. She is...
Helen Heale
Jul 4, 2019
Batavia - Helen Heale of Batavia died July 4, 2019 at her home. Helen was born April 1, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Bachorski) Cichocki. Her husband, Joseph Paul Heale died on September 30, 2016. She was a member of Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church. She retired from GTE Sylvania then worked at...
Zollie Jackson, Jr.
Jul 3, 2019
Obituary of Zollie Jackson, Jr. OAKFIELD/WEST SENECA - Zollie Jackson, Jr., 56, of Oakfield and formerly of West Seneca, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Zollie was born September 5, 1962 and attended day habilitation. He will be remembered by his family from Maple Avenue in Oakfield. There will be no prior calling hours....
Anthony S. Nigro
Jul 3, 2019
Obituary of Anthony S. Nigro BATAVIA - Anthony S. Nigro, 68, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born January 29, 1951, in Portsmouth, Virginia, a son of the late Alphonso and Rose (Marchese) Nigro. Mr. Nigro served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Pawcatuck. He was a tournament...
Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker
Jul 2, 2019
Obituary of Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker Oakfield - Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker, 94, a longtime resident of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Mary was born in Buffalo on September 21, 1924, a daughter of Mary and August Guppenberger, she was the loving mother of nine children, nine grandchildren and 17...
Frederick E. Read
Jul 1, 2019
Obituary of Frederick E. Read ELBA - Frederick E. Read, 76, of Elba, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (July 1, 2019), at his home in Elba. Frederick was born June 14, 1943, in Clearfield, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Huston) Read. Fred worked for General Motors - Rochester Product as an electrician and was a member...
Jeanette A. Towner
Jul 1, 2019
Obituary of Jeanette A. Towner Batavia - Jeanette A. Towner, age 88, of Batavia, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born March 4, 1931, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Louis and Irene Happ Moss. Her husband, Harlo C. Towner, passed away on September 27, 2017. Jeanette will be...
Joel L. Hume
Jun 30, 2019
Obituary of Joel L. Hume Batavia - Joel L. Hume, age 64, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Joel was born September 14, 1954, in Batavia, a son of Jean Gillette Hume of Batavia and the late James H. Hume, Jr. A 1972 graduate of Alexander Central School and graduate of SUNY Fredonia, Joel had a beautiful tenor...
Albert U. Strollo
Jul 31, 2019
Obituary of Albert U. Strollo Albert U. Strollo, 88, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Albert was born March 29, 1931, in Batavia, a son of the late Albino and Carmella (Corrado) Strollo. Albert was a hall of fame bowler having appeared on television for a number of weeks winning several tournaments....
Gene C. Austin
Jul 31, 2019
Obituary of Gene C. Austin BYRON - Gene C. Austin, 64, of Byron, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Gene was born August 8, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Percy and Dorothy (Hart) Austin. He was a Overhead Crane Operator for Alstom, Rochester, before retiring in 2018. Gene was a member...
Raymond M. Follett
Jul 30, 2019
Obituary of Raymond M. Follett ATTICA - Raymond M. Follett, 66, of Attica, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Raymond was born August 19, 1952, in Batavia, the son of the late Raymond M. and Jean (Wojtacha) Follett. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from SUNY Brockport and was an Instructor's Assistant at...
Judith E. Alwardt
Jul 24, 2019
Obituary of Judith E. Alwardt BATAVIA - Judith E. Alwardt, 81, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital, a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Judith was born October 22, 1937, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Stanley and Doris (Barnard) Davis. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of...
John F. "Jack" Andrews
Jul 24, 2019
Obituary of John F. Andrews Batavia - John F. "Jack' Andrews, age 81, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Batavia. Jack was born November 6, 1937, in Batavia, son of the late Victor T. and Marjorie Francis Andrews. Jack is survived by his wife, Sharon Stephens Andrews whom he married on...
Averyl H. Murphy
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary of Averyl H. Murphy Averyl H. Murphy, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Averyl was born November 25, 1931, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Frederick and Dorotha (Hancock) Saunders. Averyl was devoted to her family. She was an organist and pianist with a beautiful singing voice,...
The Rev. Carole Grant-White
Jul 21, 2019
Obituary of The Rev. Carole Grant-White Lockport - The Rev. Carole Grant-White, claimed the promises of Baptism on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Brompton Heights of Williamsville. Born Carole Lee Grant, September13, 1942 in Peabody, Mass., she was the daughter of Edna White and John Robert Grant. A "war widow", Edna married Joseph La Placa in 1944 and they built a home and...
Beatrice A. Hinton
Jul 21, 2019
Batavia - Beatrice A. Hinton, 93, formerly of Maple Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Beattie, as she was known by all, was born in Jamestown, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, L. Dexter Hinton in 2008. She is survived by her loving family, daughter,...
Travis Minor
Jul 17, 2019
Travis Minor, age 76 of Batavia, NY passed away on July 18, 2019 at the UMMC in Batavia surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on August 28, 1942, in Batavia, he was the son of the late John and Doris Minor. He married Lucy (Pinto) Minor on December 18, 1965. Travis was a graduate of Batavia High...
Teresa Ann Robinson
Jul 17, 2019
Obituary of Teresa Ann Robinson BATAVIA - Teresa Ann Robinson, 64, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Erie County Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on August 10, 1954, in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Irene (Pietrzykowski) Goodenbery. Teresa worked as a Reset Manager at the Batavia K-Mart, for 35...
Caroline A. Beach
Jul 13, 2019
Oakfield – Caroline A. Beach, 94, of Oakfield, an assembler at General Motors Corp. in Rochester, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home while under Homecare and Hospice. Mrs. Beach was born November 2, 1924 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Ballon) Halat. She was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, St. Cecelia’s...
Ronald J. Disalvo
Jul 11, 2019
Obituary of Ronald J. DiSalvo Ronald J. DiSalvo, 86, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Ron was born October 28, 1932, in Batavia, a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Miller) DiSalvo. A 1950 graduate of Batavia High School, Ron enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, golf and tennis. In 1952, he...
Ruth M. Weber
Jul 7, 2019
Obituary of Ruth M. Weber PAVILION - Ruth M. Harloff Higley Starr Weber, 101, of Pavilion, passed away Sunday, (July 7, 2019), at her daughter's home in Stafford under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her family. Ruth was born March 12, 1918, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bert and the late Annabell (Stackhouse) Harloff. She is...
Helen Heale
Jul 4, 2019
Batavia - Helen Heale of Batavia died July 4, 2019 at her home. Helen was born April 1, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Bachorski) Cichocki. Her husband, Joseph Paul Heale died on September 30, 2016. She was a member of Resurrection Parish - St. Joseph's Church. She retired from GTE Sylvania then worked at...
Zollie Jackson, Jr.
Jul 3, 2019
Obituary of Zollie Jackson, Jr. OAKFIELD/WEST SENECA - Zollie Jackson, Jr., 56, of Oakfield and formerly of West Seneca, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Zollie was born September 5, 1962 and attended day habilitation. He will be remembered by his family from Maple Avenue in Oakfield. There will be no prior calling hours....
Anthony S. Nigro
Jul 3, 2019
Obituary of Anthony S. Nigro BATAVIA - Anthony S. Nigro, 68, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born January 29, 1951, in Portsmouth, Virginia, a son of the late Alphonso and Rose (Marchese) Nigro. Mr. Nigro served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Pawcatuck. He was a tournament...
Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker
Jul 2, 2019
Obituary of Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker Oakfield - Mary A. (Guppenberger) Yunker, 94, a longtime resident of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Mary was born in Buffalo on September 21, 1924, a daughter of Mary and August Guppenberger, she was the loving mother of nine children, nine grandchildren and 17...
Frederick E. Read
Jul 1, 2019
Obituary of Frederick E. Read ELBA - Frederick E. Read, 76, of Elba, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (July 1, 2019), at his home in Elba. Frederick was born June 14, 1943, in Clearfield, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Huston) Read. Fred worked for General Motors - Rochester Product as an electrician and was a member...
Jeanette A. Towner
Jul 1, 2019
Obituary of Jeanette A. Towner Batavia - Jeanette A. Towner, age 88, of Batavia, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born March 4, 1931, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Louis and Irene Happ Moss. Her husband, Harlo C. Towner, passed away on September 27, 2017. Jeanette will be...
Joel L. Hume
Jun 30, 2019
Obituary of Joel L. Hume Batavia - Joel L. Hume, age 64, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Joel was born September 14, 1954, in Batavia, a son of Jean Gillette Hume of Batavia and the late James H. Hume, Jr. A 1972 graduate of Alexander Central School and graduate of SUNY Fredonia, Joel had a beautiful tenor...
