Obituary Listings

Oct 20, 2025

Salvatore A. “Chom” Tabone, 86 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in Batavia, October 29, 1938 to the late Charles and Margaret (Cusimano) Tabone. He was brother of the late Dominic, Phillip, Joseph, Lena Ferrara, Sarah Vito, Charles and Anthony. He was caring uncle to the late Donnie Tabone, Eleanor...

Oct 18, 2025

James B “Sosh” Soccio, age 66, of Batavia, NY entered into eternal rest on Saturday October 18, 2025. He was born May 23, 1959 in Batavia, NY to Diana Roy and James V Soccio. He was predeceased in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Sosh worked at Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Inc. from 1987 until retirement...

Oct 18, 2025

Terry L. Yates, 61 of Batavia, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 30, 1964 to the late Gaylor Ace Sr and Maryann (Maltby) Anderson of Middleport. She is preceded in death by brother Brian Ace. Terry worked for many years at Family Dollar...

Oct 17, 2025

Pearl Mabel Hyatt, 87, retired from Howard Hanna Real Estate, passed away Friday, October 17th, 2025, in Batavia, NY, at home with her loving husband of 67 years, Lee Hyatt. She was born in Rimersburg, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Henry. She lived in Rimersburg until moving to Batavia, with Lee, in 1962.

In the early 70’s,...

Oct 13, 2025

Patricia A. (Ferrando) Brade, 75, of Batavia passed away on October 13, 2025 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. She was born on November 12, 1949 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Helen Ferrando. She is predeceased by her husband; Thomas Brade; brother William Ferrando.

She is survived by her children; James Pursel Jr. (Kathy Antinore) Tina Pursel Lord and Thomas...

Oct 11, 2025

Louis J. Lang, 82, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Crossroads House, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 15, 1942 to the late Louis and Helen (Elm) Lang.

Louie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane (Dixon) Lang; his children, Michelle (Joseph) Auricchio and Jeffrey (Danielle) Lang; sister Louise "Pinky" (Melvin "Ozzie")...

Oct 10, 2025

Adam Mattle, 49, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.Born on July 26, 1976, in Batavia, Adam was the beloved son of John and the late Joan (Puls) Mattle. 

He graduated from Byron-Bergen High School and went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of Buffalo.Adam was...

Oct 3, 2025

Brian Edward Withey, 64 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1961 in Medina, to the late Raymond E. and Elsie M. (Varley) Withey. He is preceded in death by brothers Blaine Fitch and Barry Fitch.

Brian graduated from Medina High School, he worked at Hubble (Pcore) in LeRoy. He was a Volunteer Fireman...

Oct 3, 2025

Thomas W. Lichtenthal, 84, of Conesus, passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence. He was born on October 20, 1940 in Buffalo, to the late Herbert and Cecilia (Stoeckl) Lichtenthal. In addition to his parents, Thomas is predeceased by his wife; Carolyn (Nichter) Lichtenthal.

Tom, a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lancaster,...

Oct 3, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Branton, 83, of Batavia passed away on October 3, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1942, daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Lockwood) Keech. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 53 years; Bruce R. Branton; daughter Tammy L. Branton who passed in 1998; brothers Chuck...

Sep 28, 2025

Charlene “Charlie” Mabon, 61, of Oakfield, NY, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 29, 1964, Charlie lived a life marked by love, joy, and service. She worked at Oakfield Elementary, where she was known for her kindness and devotion to children, before retiring from the NYS Veterans Home, where she took great...

Sep 26, 2025

Robert Charles Paris, 35, of Batavia, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1989, and though his time on earth was far too short, he left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.

Robert’s greatest gift was his ability to bring joy to others. His infectious laugh, his goofy faces, and his endless jokes could...

Sep 26, 2025

Katherine G. Waldron (Kedzierski), 53, of Holley, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at UMMC Hospital in Batavia. She was born on February 24, 1972 in Batavia to Eugene & Karen (Simpson) Kedzierski.

She is survived by her husband, John F. Waldron; her two adoring children Ethan J. Waldron & Brooke K. Waldron and her faithful golden retriever, Oliver (OJ),...

Sep 25, 2025

Richard "Dick" H. Hartman, 83 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born October 4, 1941 in Batavia, to the late Howard C. and Doris (Shamp) Hartman Sr.

Mr. Hartman proudly served in the National Guard. He retired as a Lieutenant in the City of Batavia Fire Department...

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...