Obituary Listings

Aug 31, 2025

Rose Margaret Torrey, was born into the arms of angels at 2:27am on August 31, 2025. Daughter of Maxwell and Alyssa (Laudico) Torrey of Elba. She is preceded in death by grandfather, Paul Laudico Sr. and Aunt Jordyn Augello.

Along with her parents she is survived by her beloved sisters, Evelyn and Margo Torrey; grandparents,...

Aug 30, 2025

MaryJane (Pappalardo) Sallome, 86, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 14, 1938, in Batavia, she was the daughter of Anthony and Carmelina (Pastanella) Pappalardo, who had immigrated from Italy to build a life for their family. Together, they established a grocery store on Ellicott...

Aug 20, 2025

Shirley J. McNally, 97, of Batavia passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 at the LeRoy Village Green. She was born on May 22, 1928 in Batavia to the late Raymond and Jennie (Clark) Wood. In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her husband; Leo McNally; son Thomas McNally; brothers Paul, James and Edgar Wood; sister Barbara...

Aug 12, 2025

Dolores M. Wackenheim of Hermitage, TN formerly of Attica, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025 at the McKendree Village Retirement Community in Hermitage, TN. She was born on July 4th 1935 to the late Andrew and Mary (Podwika) Owczarzak. She is predeceased by brothers Donald and Richard Owczarzak.

Dolores was a homemaker and part...

Jul 28, 2025

Nancy C. Steinke, 84 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born January 17, 1941 in Buffalo, to the late Jack and Claire (Zent) Morgan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Steinke, sons, Warren and Randy Steinke, granddaughter Alexandria.

Nancy worked...

Jul 27, 2025

Cathy M. Ferrenberg, 60, of Batavia passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Richard and Marie (Silvio) Abel.

Cathy worked at Tops in Batavia for many years.  Her favorite things included going to concerts, music, baking...

Jul 24, 2025

Charles F. Klotzbach, 80, of Batavia passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at the Gateway House in Attica. He was born on November 21, 1944 in Batavia to the late Frank and Martha (Woeller) Klotzbach. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by his first wife; Sharon (Juliana) Klotzbach; grandson Ryan DeSantis and great grandson Caleb Schmeelke....

Jul 22, 2025

Troy A. Hokenson of Batavia, age 56, passed away on July 22, 2025 at his home in Batavia, NY. He was born in Gillette, Wyoming on February 28, 1969. He is the son of Murrie and the late Emma “Jackie” (Kleinbach) Hokenson.

He is survived by his father, Murrie Hokenson of Batavia; brother, John (Christine)...

Jul 22, 2025

Marian E. Worthington, 91, of Alexander passed away on July 22, 2025 at the Leroy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born on June 25, 1934 in Alexander to the late Lewis and Cordelia (Goodman) Wight. In addition to her parents, Marian is predeceased by her husband; Raymond Worthington; daughter Susan Molek; son David Worthington; brothers Elmer, Leon, Carlton...

Jul 15, 2025

Robert M. Goodsell, 75, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at Unity Hospital. He was born in Batavia on October 15, 1949 to the late Michael and Frances (Ziolkowski) Goodsell. In addition to his parents, Goody is predeceased by a son; Tyler Goodsell; brother Leonard Goodsell.

He is survived by his beloved...

Jul 7, 2025

Lynn A. Heintz, 78, of Batavia passed away on Monday July 7th, 2025. He was born January 12th 1947 in Batavia, to the late Clyde and Ruth (Bartholf) Heintz. He is preceded in death by his former wife Judith A. Murnan and his younger brother Dennis Heintz.

Lynn graduated from Batavia high school in 1964...

Jul 7, 2025

Pearl (Parmelee, Caccamise) Campbell, 97 ½ of Elba, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born February 4, 1928 in Oxford, NY to the late Ruth and George Parmelee. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald “Corky” Campbell, first husband, John Caccamise Sr, daughter, Diane (Doug) Ridder,...

Jun 28, 2025

Shirley Mortellaro, 90, was born on November 14, 1934. Her death on June 28, 2025, has left behind three sons and daughters-in-law, Russell (Teri) of Buffalo, Tim (Jamie) of Florida, and Larry (Nina) of Batavia. Shirley will also be lovingly remembered by her brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Mortellaro, her sister-in-law, Kathy Mortellaro, 8 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

Jun 24, 2025

Jennifer A. Demmer, 53 of Batavia, passed away on June 24, 2025. She was born June 29, 1971 to Patricia (McNamara) Glair of Batavia, and the late Thomas Glair.

Jennifer was a Housing Specialist with UConnectCare Behavioral Services in Batavia and truly loved her job. She was a very strong, beautiful, hardworking woman that loved...

Jun 20, 2025

James J. Fallon Jr, 71 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long illness on June 20, 2025. He was born May 14, 1954 in Lackawanna, to the late James J. and Lola (Prior) Fallon.

James drove tractor trailer for 45 years, the last 19 he spent driving with...

Jun 14, 2025

Derek P. Genesky passed away on Saturday, June 14 after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Oakfield, Derek resided on Kingsbury Avenue in Batavia with his wife Elizabeth (Balbick) Genesky for nearly fifty years. Aside from his college years at St. Bonaventure University, he was a lifelong Genesee County resident.

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May 29, 2025

Linda Jane Hough, 78 of Retsof, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Charlotte House with her husband by her side. She was born in Elmira, NY on February 14, 1947 to the late Orlando and Susan Tavani. She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Albert Hough and a sister in law Virginia Hough.

May 26, 2025

Ellen Marie “Cookie” Simkulet, 75, of Batavia, born on July 31, 1949, in Binghamton, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Ellen was a scholar, teacher, coach, gardener, quilter, crafter, and spirited seeker of joy. Ellen’s passions were as rich and varied as her life. Her creativity knew no bounds—she loved calligraphy,...

May 25, 2025

Michelle M. Mullen, 43 of Dansville, passed away on May 25, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born August 2, 1981 in Batavia to Michael Mullen and the late Elizabeth (Scroger) Mullen. She is preceded in death by a brother Steve Mullen.

Shelly worked at Bristol ID Technologies in Lima. She loved...

May 23, 2025

Gordon L. Montgomery, 66 of Batavia, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Rochester General -Hospital. He was born October 29, 1958 in Corning, to the late Gordon E. and Alice A. (Weitzel) Montgomery. He is preceded in death by siblings, Rodney and Gary Montgomery, Carol Nichols and sister-in-law Monica Montgomery.

Gordon was a proud...