Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Danette P. Czudak
Feb 11, 2016
Caledonia - Danette P. Czudak, 54, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, (February 11, 2016) at Highland Hospital, in Rochester. Ms. Czudak was born October 30, 1961 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of Daniel Graham of Warsaw, and the late Jane (Hutzulak) Graham. Danette will be remembered as a great mother who truly enjoyed caring for her children. She loved her...
Mea Marie Mack
Feb 10, 2016
Mea Marie Mack, three month old daughter of Frank W. Mack, III and Breea Carlson Mack of Elba, passed away on Wednesday (February 10, 2016) at her home under the care of her loving family and Buffalo Hospice. Mea was born November 1, 2015 in Batavia. Surviving along with her parents are her brothers, Tyler and Caleb Mack at home;...
James Delano German
Feb 10, 2016
Athens, Tenn. - James Delano German, 72, of Athens, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, (February 10, 2016) at his home, in Athens. Mr. German was born in Batavia, a son of the late James R. and Helen D. (Delano) German. James was a past member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Mr. German attended Rochester Institute of Technology...
Josephine M. Geib
Feb 8, 2016
Josephine M. Geib, 92, of Batavia, died Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Josephine was born January 12, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Vincenza (DelPlato) Anastasio. A member of Ascension Parish, she was a chef at the former Cristina's and Steakhouse Restaurant's in Batavia. Josephine loved life, her family,...
George Haroian
Feb 8, 2016
George Haroian, 91, of Byron, went to be with the Lord on Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. George was born December 18, 1924 in Wankigan, Illinois, a son of the late Peter and Catherine Haroian. A veteran with the United States Army, George served from 1943 to 1946, including the Asia Pacific Theatre....
Russell R. Stent
Feb 4, 2016
Batavia - Russell R. Stent, 74, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (February 4, 2016) at Unity Living Center at St. Mary's, in Rochester. Mr. Stent was born March 16, 1941 in Batavia, a son of the late Stanley and Martha (Herrick) Stent. Russell will be remembered as an extremely hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to...
Mary D. Davis
Feb 4, 2016
Batavia - Mary D. Davis, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Davis was born May 17, 1930 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Alwardt Stellato. Mrs. Davis retired from the housekeeping department of the New York State School for the Blind. She, along with her...
George S. Rohall
Feb 3, 2016
Pittsford/Batavia - George S. Rohall, 84, of Pittsford, formerly of Batavia and Webster, owner of Calibrated Charts Corporation in Batavia, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Highlands Living Center, in Pittsford. Mr. Rohall was born April 13, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late George and Mary (Smenyak) Rohall. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US...
Karen Ann Shaw
Jan 31, 2016
Batavia - Karen Ann Shaw, 69, of Batavia, a nurse at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center in Batavia. Mrs. Shaw was born August 15, 1946 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Norman and Monica A. (Merry) Shaw. She began her career in nursing as she graduated from...
Rhonda Renee Court
Jan 30, 2016
Rhonda Renee Court, 49, of Perry, died unexpectedly on Saturday (January 30, 2016) at her daughter's home in Bergen. Rhonda was born August 20, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Margaret Paul of Chicago, IL. Rhonda loved her children, grandchildren and animals. She enjoyed ceramics and was a former herdsman at Southview Farms in Castile. Surviving along with her...
Carmine Samuel "Sam" Scopano
Jan 27, 2016
Oakfield - Carmine Samuel "Sam" Scopano, 67, of Oakfield, longtime proprietor with his family of the Oakfield Hotel and Scopano's Paradis Lanes in Oakfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Mr. Scopano was born July 27, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late John P. Scopano Sr. and Ann DiCasolo Scopano. Sam...
Wanda A. Frank
Jan 27, 2016
Batavia - Wanda A. Frank, 89, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 27, 2016) at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Ms. Frank was born June 5, 1926 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Dorothy (Bennett) Taylor. Wanda was the force that revived Batavia Players, in 1975. She was instrumental in bringing dinner theatre to the...
Beverly J. Brade
Jan 24, 2016
Batavia - Beverly J. Brade, a longtime resident of Batavia, passed away on January 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Brade was born December 18, 1931 in Freedom, the daughter of the late Michael and Olive Strollo. She was an amazing wife, mom and grandma to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...
Vincent T. ""Vinny"" O'Reilly
Jan 22, 2016
South Byron – Vincent T. "Vinny" O'Reilly, 80, of South Byron, a retired Metal Lather with Local 46, in Manhattan, passed away Friday, (January 22, 2016) at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia following a brief illness. Mr. O'Reilly was born February 26, 1935 in the Bronx, a son of the late John and Mary (Head) O'Reilly. Vinny was a...
Arthur W. Wilford
Jan 17, 2016
Elba - Arthur W. Wilford, 79, of Elba, a mail carrier at SUNY Brockport, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Martin Linsin Residence, in Albion. Mr. Wilford was born May 6, 1936 in Batavia, the son of the late Chester D. and Wilda E. (Russell) Wilford. He served for 6 years with the National Guard and was a member of...
Berniece Joyce Skelton
Jan 15, 2016
Berniece Joyce Skelton, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday, departed this life on January 15, 2016, at the LeRoy Village Green, where she had resided for the previous six months. She was lovingly in the company of a few of her family and friends. Berniece (with an ‘e’ as she always reminded people) was born December 19, 1920 to Howard...
Kathleen I. Bobzin
Jan 14, 2016
Batavia - Kathleen I. Bobzin, 55, of Batavia, a Substance Abuse Aide at United Memorial Medical Center, passed away Thursday, (January 14, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester following a lengthy illness. Ms. Bobzin was born March 21, 1960 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Irwin and Mildred (Larmon) Donovan. Kathleen was a member of City Church, in...
David N. ""Doc"" Lougheed
Jan 9, 2016
Bergen – David N. “Doc” Lougheed, 54, of Bergen, passed away suddenly Saturday, (January 9, 2016) at his home, in Bergen. Mr. Lougheed was born November 6, 1961 in Rochester, a son of the late Dixon Lougheed, Sr. and the late Joann (Streb) Bianchi. Doc was a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion and a past...
Michael R. Houseknecht
Jan 7, 2016
Michael R. Houseknecht 38, local businessman and life-long resident of Batavia died most unexpectedly on January 7th. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years Jennifer Anne Thornton Houseknecht. Mike and Jen were high school sweethearts before marrying, soul mates and best friends. He also leaves behind his adored children Meghan Elizabeth and Ella Grace. Those who know...
Gary E. Jackett
Jan 6, 2016
Batavia - Gary E. Jackett, 71, of Batavia, horse trainer with the Batavia Downs Horsemen's Association, in Batavia and Hamburg, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Jackett was born January 29, 1944 in Batavia, a son of the late Willis and Bertha (Alquist) Jackett. He was a member of Batavia Downs Horsemen's Association for over 30...
Danette P. Czudak
Feb 11, 2016
Caledonia - Danette P. Czudak, 54, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, (February 11, 2016) at Highland Hospital, in Rochester. Ms. Czudak was born October 30, 1961 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of Daniel Graham of Warsaw, and the late Jane (Hutzulak) Graham. Danette will be remembered as a great mother who truly enjoyed caring for her children. She loved her...
Mea Marie Mack
Feb 10, 2016
Mea Marie Mack, three month old daughter of Frank W. Mack, III and Breea Carlson Mack of Elba, passed away on Wednesday (February 10, 2016) at her home under the care of her loving family and Buffalo Hospice. Mea was born November 1, 2015 in Batavia. Surviving along with her parents are her brothers, Tyler and Caleb Mack at home;...
James Delano German
Feb 10, 2016
Athens, Tenn. - James Delano German, 72, of Athens, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, (February 10, 2016) at his home, in Athens. Mr. German was born in Batavia, a son of the late James R. and Helen D. (Delano) German. James was a past member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Mr. German attended Rochester Institute of Technology...
Josephine M. Geib
Feb 8, 2016
Josephine M. Geib, 92, of Batavia, died Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Josephine was born January 12, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Vincenza (DelPlato) Anastasio. A member of Ascension Parish, she was a chef at the former Cristina's and Steakhouse Restaurant's in Batavia. Josephine loved life, her family,...
George Haroian
Feb 8, 2016
George Haroian, 91, of Byron, went to be with the Lord on Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. George was born December 18, 1924 in Wankigan, Illinois, a son of the late Peter and Catherine Haroian. A veteran with the United States Army, George served from 1943 to 1946, including the Asia Pacific Theatre....
Russell R. Stent
Feb 4, 2016
Batavia - Russell R. Stent, 74, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (February 4, 2016) at Unity Living Center at St. Mary's, in Rochester. Mr. Stent was born March 16, 1941 in Batavia, a son of the late Stanley and Martha (Herrick) Stent. Russell will be remembered as an extremely hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to...
Mary D. Davis
Feb 4, 2016
Batavia - Mary D. Davis, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Davis was born May 17, 1930 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Alwardt Stellato. Mrs. Davis retired from the housekeeping department of the New York State School for the Blind. She, along with her...
George S. Rohall
Feb 3, 2016
Pittsford/Batavia - George S. Rohall, 84, of Pittsford, formerly of Batavia and Webster, owner of Calibrated Charts Corporation in Batavia, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Highlands Living Center, in Pittsford. Mr. Rohall was born April 13, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late George and Mary (Smenyak) Rohall. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US...
Karen Ann Shaw
Jan 31, 2016
Batavia - Karen Ann Shaw, 69, of Batavia, a nurse at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center in Batavia. Mrs. Shaw was born August 15, 1946 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Norman and Monica A. (Merry) Shaw. She began her career in nursing as she graduated from...
Rhonda Renee Court
Jan 30, 2016
Rhonda Renee Court, 49, of Perry, died unexpectedly on Saturday (January 30, 2016) at her daughter's home in Bergen. Rhonda was born August 20, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Margaret Paul of Chicago, IL. Rhonda loved her children, grandchildren and animals. She enjoyed ceramics and was a former herdsman at Southview Farms in Castile. Surviving along with her...
Carmine Samuel "Sam" Scopano
Jan 27, 2016
Oakfield - Carmine Samuel "Sam" Scopano, 67, of Oakfield, longtime proprietor with his family of the Oakfield Hotel and Scopano's Paradis Lanes in Oakfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Mr. Scopano was born July 27, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late John P. Scopano Sr. and Ann DiCasolo Scopano. Sam...
Wanda A. Frank
Jan 27, 2016
Batavia - Wanda A. Frank, 89, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (January 27, 2016) at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Ms. Frank was born June 5, 1926 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Dorothy (Bennett) Taylor. Wanda was the force that revived Batavia Players, in 1975. She was instrumental in bringing dinner theatre to the...
Beverly J. Brade
Jan 24, 2016
Batavia - Beverly J. Brade, a longtime resident of Batavia, passed away on January 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Brade was born December 18, 1931 in Freedom, the daughter of the late Michael and Olive Strollo. She was an amazing wife, mom and grandma to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...
Vincent T. ""Vinny"" O'Reilly
Jan 22, 2016
South Byron – Vincent T. "Vinny" O'Reilly, 80, of South Byron, a retired Metal Lather with Local 46, in Manhattan, passed away Friday, (January 22, 2016) at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia following a brief illness. Mr. O'Reilly was born February 26, 1935 in the Bronx, a son of the late John and Mary (Head) O'Reilly. Vinny was a...
Arthur W. Wilford
Jan 17, 2016
Elba - Arthur W. Wilford, 79, of Elba, a mail carrier at SUNY Brockport, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Martin Linsin Residence, in Albion. Mr. Wilford was born May 6, 1936 in Batavia, the son of the late Chester D. and Wilda E. (Russell) Wilford. He served for 6 years with the National Guard and was a member of...
Berniece Joyce Skelton
Jan 15, 2016
Berniece Joyce Skelton, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday, departed this life on January 15, 2016, at the LeRoy Village Green, where she had resided for the previous six months. She was lovingly in the company of a few of her family and friends. Berniece (with an ‘e’ as she always reminded people) was born December 19, 1920 to Howard...
Kathleen I. Bobzin
Jan 14, 2016
Batavia - Kathleen I. Bobzin, 55, of Batavia, a Substance Abuse Aide at United Memorial Medical Center, passed away Thursday, (January 14, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester following a lengthy illness. Ms. Bobzin was born March 21, 1960 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Irwin and Mildred (Larmon) Donovan. Kathleen was a member of City Church, in...
David N. ""Doc"" Lougheed
Jan 9, 2016
Bergen – David N. “Doc” Lougheed, 54, of Bergen, passed away suddenly Saturday, (January 9, 2016) at his home, in Bergen. Mr. Lougheed was born November 6, 1961 in Rochester, a son of the late Dixon Lougheed, Sr. and the late Joann (Streb) Bianchi. Doc was a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion and a past...
Michael R. Houseknecht
Jan 7, 2016
Michael R. Houseknecht 38, local businessman and life-long resident of Batavia died most unexpectedly on January 7th. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years Jennifer Anne Thornton Houseknecht. Mike and Jen were high school sweethearts before marrying, soul mates and best friends. He also leaves behind his adored children Meghan Elizabeth and Ella Grace. Those who know...
Gary E. Jackett
Jan 6, 2016
Batavia - Gary E. Jackett, 71, of Batavia, horse trainer with the Batavia Downs Horsemen's Association, in Batavia and Hamburg, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Jackett was born January 29, 1944 in Batavia, a son of the late Willis and Bertha (Alquist) Jackett. He was a member of Batavia Downs Horsemen's Association for over 30...
