Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mary Theresa Sardou
Jun 29, 2019
Bergen – Mary T. Sardou, 91, a longtime Bergen resident and business woman, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Sardou was born on August 6, 1927 in Fairport, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Marchioli. She purchased the Rose Garden Restaurant in September of 1954. Later...
Kenneth Duane Skelton
Jun 29, 2019
BATAVIA - Kenneth Duane Skelton, 85 of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield and Chiefland, Fla., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia surrounded by family. Ken was born in Batavia on March 4, 1934, a son of the late Robert E. and Clara V. (Squires) Skelton. Survivors include his wife of 62...
June Ellen Dorf
Jun 28, 2019
Obituary of June Ellen Dorf Henrietta - June Ellen Dorf, 73, of Henrietta, longtime resident of Elba and 1964 graduate of Elba Central School, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital after some challenging times and a good life. After working in retail for many years, June Ellen went to work for the Orleans Correctional Facility and...
Frank C. Sheelar
Jun 28, 2019
South Barre - Frank C. Sheelar, 89, of South Barre died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Born in South Barre, son of Avis Sheelar Dash and John P. Sheelar, he lived in this area his whole life. He engaged in farming for many years and retired several years ago. Surviving is...
Ruth E. Ribbeck
Jun 25, 2019
Obituary of Ruth E. Ribbeck Byron/Varysburg - Ruth E. Ribbeck, 81, of Byron/Varysburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home. Ruth was born February 26, 1938, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Milton and Ida (Heywood) Acker. Ruth loved puzzles, reading and was devoted to her family and church. She was...
Elaine Fuller
Jun 24, 2019
Obituary of Elaine Fuller Churchville - Age 70, entered into rest June 24, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Louis and Lina (Kemp) Shultz; beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Fuller; devoted mother of Dustin (Erin) O'Brien of Macedon, Sanford (Amy) Fuller of Fairport, and Kerry Fuller of Churchville; dear grandmother of Derrick Fuller, Melody Fuller, Kathryn (Matthew) Brown,...
Robert James "Rob" Morith
Jun 23, 2019
Robert James Morith, 95, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Rob was born on August 15, 1923 to Joseph and Winifred Taylor Morith in Batavia, NY. Rob was the youngest of their ten children and was the last surviving child. He married Edna “Lynn” Kiefel in 1950. She preceded him in death in 1999. He married Fay Carey Pogel in...
John R. Lafarnara
Jun 22, 2019
Obituary of John R. LaFarnara Batavia - John R. LaFarnara, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Crossroads House. John was born August 13, 1931, in Batavia, a son of the late Nicholas and Josephine (DiMaio) LaFarnara. A veteran with the United States Marine Corps, John served from 1951-1954. He was a member of Ascension Parish,...
Nancy Lee Russell
Jun 18, 2019
Obituary of Nancy Lee Russell BATAVIA - Nancy Lee Russell, 70, of Batavia, passed away Monday, (June 17, 2019), at her home Nancy was born March 13, 1949, in Batavia, New York, the daughter of the late Bud Hale and Rose Stringham. She enjoyed crafts, movies, and her dogs, Pookie and Baby. Survivng are her children, Nicky (Derek) Stefanski of...
Alexander "Alex" O'Brien
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary of Alexander O'Brien Batavia - Alexander "Alex" O'Brien, 20, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Alexander was born April 19, 1999, in Batavia, a son of Gregory and Karen (Langdon) O'Brien of Batavia. Alexander was a custodian at the New York State Veteran's Home and also worked food service at the New...
Laura A. Gonzalez
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary of Laura A. Gonzalez OAKFIELD - Laura A. Gonzalez, 62, of Oakfield, formerly of Byron, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home in Oakfield. Mrs. Gonzalez was born July 12, 1956, in Batavia, a daughter of Virginia (Zeitvogle) Mann of Leroy and the late Donald Mann. She was a 1974 graduate of Byron Bergen High School and...
Dixie L. Best
Jun 16, 2019
Obituary of Dixie L. Best Batavia - Dixie L. Best, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 surrounded by her family. Dixie was predeceased by her son, Steven Rethlake and her brother, Danby Best. Dixie is survived by her daughter; Tara (Joseph) Statler; grandchildren; Aaron Statler, Bethann Rethlake and Tiffany Rethlake; great-grandchildren; Eloise Statler and Lucas Walls; her brothers; Mike (Debbie)...
Chester J. Roz
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary of Chester J. Roz Oakfield- Chester J. Roz, age 93, of Oakfield, miner for U.S. Gypsum in Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fairport. Mr. Roz was born March 19, 1926, in Poland, son of the late Antoine and Anna Roz. At age 16, he was taken from Poland...
Mark D. Jackett
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary of Mark D. Jackett OAKFIELD - Mark D. Jackett, 49, of Oakfield, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mark was born May 28, 1970, in Buffalo, the son of Ronald L. and Brenda D. (Plowe) Jackett of Batavia. He was a Service Manager for Pellegrino Auto Sales in Batavia. He had worked at Chesleys...
Paul J. Malone, D.M.D.
Jun 7, 2019
Obituary of Paul J. Malone, D.M.D. Batavia - Paul J. Malone, D.M.D., age 75, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, June 7, surrounded by his family at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home in Batavia. He was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late John J. and Margeurite Heaney Malone. He is survived by wife, Patricia,...
Elizabeth Ann Finnin
Jun 5, 2019
Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Finnin BATAVIA - Elizabeth Ann Finnin, 49, of Batavia, lost her battle with addiction on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at her home in Batavia. Elizabeth was born September 8, 1969, in Walla Walla, Washington, a daughter of the late Homer A. and Zelma (Moffit) Ruble. She was a very friendly person who enjoyed cooking. Survivng are...
Edith Scott Holvey
Jun 4, 2019
Obituary of Edith Scott Holvey Batavia - Edith Scott Holvey, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following complications from Parkinson's Disease. Mrs. Holvey was born February 12, 1930 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Anna (Davis) Scott. A graduate of the Presbyterian School of...
Peter Brigzna
May 31, 2019
Obituary of Peter Brigzna Batavia - Peter Brigzna, 35, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home in Batavia. Peter was born October 1, 1983, in Rochester, a son of Andy and JoAnn (Carpenter) Brigzna of Bergen. He was a dishwasher for Bob Evans in Batavia. Surviving along with his parents, Andy and JoAnn, are his...
Jack Lewis Baxter
May 30, 2019
Obituary of Jack Lewis Baxter OAKFIELD - Jack Lewis Baxter, 75, of Oakfield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Jack was born July 6, 1943, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Milton and Helen Baxter. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and when he returned from the service,...
Paulene M. Canty
May 30, 2019
Obituary of Paulene M. Canty STAFFORD - Paulene M. Canty, 89, of Stafford, formerly of Batavia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Paulene was born September 29, 1929, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Carl M. and Florene A. (Gann) Merkel. She was a Dental Hygienist for Robert Gallagher, D.D.S.in Batavia for 24 years,...
Mary Theresa Sardou
Jun 29, 2019
Bergen – Mary T. Sardou, 91, a longtime Bergen resident and business woman, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Sardou was born on August 6, 1927 in Fairport, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Marchioli. She purchased the Rose Garden Restaurant in September of 1954. Later...
Kenneth Duane Skelton
Jun 29, 2019
BATAVIA - Kenneth Duane Skelton, 85 of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield and Chiefland, Fla., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia surrounded by family. Ken was born in Batavia on March 4, 1934, a son of the late Robert E. and Clara V. (Squires) Skelton. Survivors include his wife of 62...
June Ellen Dorf
Jun 28, 2019
Obituary of June Ellen Dorf Henrietta - June Ellen Dorf, 73, of Henrietta, longtime resident of Elba and 1964 graduate of Elba Central School, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital after some challenging times and a good life. After working in retail for many years, June Ellen went to work for the Orleans Correctional Facility and...
Frank C. Sheelar
Jun 28, 2019
South Barre - Frank C. Sheelar, 89, of South Barre died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Batavia. Born in South Barre, son of Avis Sheelar Dash and John P. Sheelar, he lived in this area his whole life. He engaged in farming for many years and retired several years ago. Surviving is...
Ruth E. Ribbeck
Jun 25, 2019
Obituary of Ruth E. Ribbeck Byron/Varysburg - Ruth E. Ribbeck, 81, of Byron/Varysburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home. Ruth was born February 26, 1938, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Milton and Ida (Heywood) Acker. Ruth loved puzzles, reading and was devoted to her family and church. She was...
Elaine Fuller
Jun 24, 2019
Obituary of Elaine Fuller Churchville - Age 70, entered into rest June 24, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Louis and Lina (Kemp) Shultz; beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Fuller; devoted mother of Dustin (Erin) O'Brien of Macedon, Sanford (Amy) Fuller of Fairport, and Kerry Fuller of Churchville; dear grandmother of Derrick Fuller, Melody Fuller, Kathryn (Matthew) Brown,...
Robert James "Rob" Morith
Jun 23, 2019
Robert James Morith, 95, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Rob was born on August 15, 1923 to Joseph and Winifred Taylor Morith in Batavia, NY. Rob was the youngest of their ten children and was the last surviving child. He married Edna “Lynn” Kiefel in 1950. She preceded him in death in 1999. He married Fay Carey Pogel in...
John R. Lafarnara
Jun 22, 2019
Obituary of John R. LaFarnara Batavia - John R. LaFarnara, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Crossroads House. John was born August 13, 1931, in Batavia, a son of the late Nicholas and Josephine (DiMaio) LaFarnara. A veteran with the United States Marine Corps, John served from 1951-1954. He was a member of Ascension Parish,...
Nancy Lee Russell
Jun 18, 2019
Obituary of Nancy Lee Russell BATAVIA - Nancy Lee Russell, 70, of Batavia, passed away Monday, (June 17, 2019), at her home Nancy was born March 13, 1949, in Batavia, New York, the daughter of the late Bud Hale and Rose Stringham. She enjoyed crafts, movies, and her dogs, Pookie and Baby. Survivng are her children, Nicky (Derek) Stefanski of...
Alexander "Alex" O'Brien
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary of Alexander O'Brien Batavia - Alexander "Alex" O'Brien, 20, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Alexander was born April 19, 1999, in Batavia, a son of Gregory and Karen (Langdon) O'Brien of Batavia. Alexander was a custodian at the New York State Veteran's Home and also worked food service at the New...
Laura A. Gonzalez
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary of Laura A. Gonzalez OAKFIELD - Laura A. Gonzalez, 62, of Oakfield, formerly of Byron, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home in Oakfield. Mrs. Gonzalez was born July 12, 1956, in Batavia, a daughter of Virginia (Zeitvogle) Mann of Leroy and the late Donald Mann. She was a 1974 graduate of Byron Bergen High School and...
Dixie L. Best
Jun 16, 2019
Obituary of Dixie L. Best Batavia - Dixie L. Best, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 surrounded by her family. Dixie was predeceased by her son, Steven Rethlake and her brother, Danby Best. Dixie is survived by her daughter; Tara (Joseph) Statler; grandchildren; Aaron Statler, Bethann Rethlake and Tiffany Rethlake; great-grandchildren; Eloise Statler and Lucas Walls; her brothers; Mike (Debbie)...
Chester J. Roz
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary of Chester J. Roz Oakfield- Chester J. Roz, age 93, of Oakfield, miner for U.S. Gypsum in Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fairport. Mr. Roz was born March 19, 1926, in Poland, son of the late Antoine and Anna Roz. At age 16, he was taken from Poland...
Mark D. Jackett
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary of Mark D. Jackett OAKFIELD - Mark D. Jackett, 49, of Oakfield, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mark was born May 28, 1970, in Buffalo, the son of Ronald L. and Brenda D. (Plowe) Jackett of Batavia. He was a Service Manager for Pellegrino Auto Sales in Batavia. He had worked at Chesleys...
Paul J. Malone, D.M.D.
Jun 7, 2019
Obituary of Paul J. Malone, D.M.D. Batavia - Paul J. Malone, D.M.D., age 75, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, June 7, surrounded by his family at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home in Batavia. He was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late John J. and Margeurite Heaney Malone. He is survived by wife, Patricia,...
Elizabeth Ann Finnin
Jun 5, 2019
Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Finnin BATAVIA - Elizabeth Ann Finnin, 49, of Batavia, lost her battle with addiction on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at her home in Batavia. Elizabeth was born September 8, 1969, in Walla Walla, Washington, a daughter of the late Homer A. and Zelma (Moffit) Ruble. She was a very friendly person who enjoyed cooking. Survivng are...
Edith Scott Holvey
Jun 4, 2019
Obituary of Edith Scott Holvey Batavia - Edith Scott Holvey, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following complications from Parkinson's Disease. Mrs. Holvey was born February 12, 1930 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Anna (Davis) Scott. A graduate of the Presbyterian School of...
Peter Brigzna
May 31, 2019
Obituary of Peter Brigzna Batavia - Peter Brigzna, 35, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home in Batavia. Peter was born October 1, 1983, in Rochester, a son of Andy and JoAnn (Carpenter) Brigzna of Bergen. He was a dishwasher for Bob Evans in Batavia. Surviving along with his parents, Andy and JoAnn, are his...
Jack Lewis Baxter
May 30, 2019
Obituary of Jack Lewis Baxter OAKFIELD - Jack Lewis Baxter, 75, of Oakfield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center. Jack was born July 6, 1943, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Milton and Helen Baxter. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and when he returned from the service,...
Paulene M. Canty
May 30, 2019
Obituary of Paulene M. Canty STAFFORD - Paulene M. Canty, 89, of Stafford, formerly of Batavia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Paulene was born September 29, 1929, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Carl M. and Florene A. (Gann) Merkel. She was a Dental Hygienist for Robert Gallagher, D.D.S.in Batavia for 24 years,...
