A'Maryan Aiken
Jul 12, 2026
Born into the Arms of Angels
With deep tender hearts and enduring love, Ahdeosun Aiken and Amanda Jackson (Batavia) announces that their precious baby, A’Maryan Aiken, was born sleeping on July 12, 2026, at RRH United Medical Center.
Though A’Maryan Aiken never drew a breath in this earthly world, he was woven in love from the very beginning. God knit him together...
Glenn Hammond
Jul 7, 2026
Glenn Hammond, 68, of Batavia, NY passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada on October 11, 1957 to the late Herbert and Lucy Hammond. In addition to his parents whom he loved dearly; Glenn is predeceased by his sister; Paula Hammond; son in law Sean.
Glenn and his family...
Kevin Carlton Ewald
Jun 27, 2026
Kevin Carlton Ewald, 71, of East Bethany passed away on Saturday June 27, 2026. Kevin was born in Medina to the late Carlton and Ruth (Wolfe) Ewald. He is predeceased by his wife; Nancy (Medole) Ewald; and sister Sharon (Ewald – Hoste) Brandt.
He is survived by his siblings; Ralph Ewald of Ransomville, Keith (Diane) Ewald of Westerville, OH., Sandra Frey...
Ann L. Perfitt
Jun 24, 2026
Ann L. Perfitt, 84, of Oakfield passed away on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) at Leroy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1942 in Batavia to the late Donald and Martha (Robinson) Landon. She is reunited with her late beloved husband of 59 years, Douglas C. Perfitt; and she preceded in death by her two brothers and sister...
Michael Jerome Wittmeyer
Jun 20, 2026
Michael Jerome Wittmeyer was born on December 10, 2002 in Guatamala and raised in Batavia, NY the cherished son of Jerome and Lisa Pellegrino Wittmeyer. Michael left us suddenly to be with the Lord on June 20, 2026. Michael was a 2021 graduate of Batavia High School and was affectionately known to his friends as MJW or “Big Guatta.”
Michael was...
Robert V. Emery
Jun 20, 2026
Robert V. Emery, 90 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Alice (Young) Emery. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly (Dansevich) Emery; siblings, Ronald, Paul and Judy.
Mr. Emery owned and operated Genesee Data...
Veronica "Dolly" DiFilippo
Jun 20, 2026
Our beloved mother, Veronica “Dolly” DiFilippo, was welcomed into heaven on June 20, 2026. She was the daughter of Walter and Veronica (Pastecki) Szczesny. Dolly’s life was centered around her family and her deep Catholic faith—two loves that guided her throughout her life.
She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas; her parents; and her siblings and their spouses: Walter and Rose...
Dylan Sergei Pehrson
Jun 14, 2026
Dylan Sergei Pehrson, 23, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born Sergei Alexandrovich Agapatov in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, Russia on July 15, 2002. Dylan was adopted along with his sister, Lidia, in March of 2005 by his mother and father Deirdre and Michael Pehrson. Dylan was their “Answered prayer and dream come true”.
Dylan attended Batavia City Schools and...
Calvin Clyde Fleming
Jun 12, 2026
Calvin Clyde Fleming of Bethany, NY, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was 70 years old.
Calvin was born on October 22, 1955, in Batavia to Norman and Joyce (Koester) Fleming. He attended Alexander High School, graduating in 1973. His natural aptitude for all things mechanical was honed through training at BOCES. He drove tractor-trailer...
Philip J. Fraterrigo
Jun 11, 2026
Philip J. Fraterrigo, 83, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones after battling cancer. He was born, February 15, 1943 in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Lena (DiSanto) Fraterrigo. He is preceded in death by sisters Loretta and Mary Noel.
Philip was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He worked for...
Stephen W. Blossom
Jun 10, 2026
Stephen W. Blossom, 77, of Leroy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Orchard Rehabilitation Center in Medina with his family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1949 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Ward and Ruth Blossom.He is predeceased by his son; Stephen M. Blossom.
He proudly served the United States...
Roberta Currier
Jun 10, 2026
Roberta Currier, 96 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born, April 18, 1930 in Batavia. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth D. Currier.
Mrs. Currier loved taking care of her home, her plants and her garden. People loved her for her hospitality, compassion...
Aaron Saddler Sr.
Jun 3, 2026
Aaron Saddler Sr., 90, formerly of Batavia passed away on June 3, 2026 at the Leroy Village Green. He was born on April 16, 1936 in Montgomery, TX to the late JC and Ella (Grays) Saddler. Aaron is predeceased by this wife Bernice (Thomas) Saddler; daughter Shirley (Otha) Johnson; son Bilal Muhammad; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Mr. Saddler worked as...
Sidney R. Bender
May 31, 2026
Sidney R. Bender z"l, 83, died on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 27, 1942, a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Levin) Bender.
He was a graduate of Texas A&M University where he earned his Masters Degree. Sid was the first faculty member chosen when...
Frank C. Olivieri Jr.
May 6, 2026
Frank C. Olivieri Jr., 62, of Batavia passed away on May 6, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1963 in Batavia to the late Frank C. Olivieri Sr and Lucille (Fenello) Olivieri of Batavia. Frank is predeceased by his brother in law David Cecere.
Frank had a magnetic presence with a beautiful smile that would instantly...
Tim C. Schiavi
May 5, 2026
Tim C. Schiavi, 69, formerly of Batavia passed away on May 5, 2026 at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo. He was born on July 25, 1956 in Batavia to the late Peter and Susie (Towne) Schiavi.
Tim worked as an appliance repair man for Ben’s appliance, maintenance at St Jerome’s hospital, vending machine repair at Pepsi, Local 435 Laborers Union,...
"Babe" Alexander Catino
May 5, 2026
“Babe” Alexander Catino passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Babe was a devoted husband, father; grandfather, brother, stepfather, and friend. He was the kind of man who would drop everything to help someone in need and who treasured every moment spent...
Kenneth J. Fridmann
May 5, 2026
Kenneth Fridmann, 69, of Attica, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 5, 2026, at Gateway House following a short battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born on January 23, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Josephine (Cucuzzo) Fridmann. He was a graduate of Alexander Central School District in 1975. Following graduation, Kenneth joined the United States Army and served...
Donald E. Currier Sr
May 2, 2026
Donald E. Currier Sr, 88 of Elba, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Premier Genesee. He was born December 28, 1937 in Nunda, to the late Robert and Donna (Young) Currier. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty (Base) Currier and brother William.
Don retired from Rochester Teplephone/Frontier after 40 years of service. Don enjoyed fishing, camping...
Alan E. Shultz
May 1, 2026
Alan E. Shultz, 89, of Batavia (formally of Byron, NY), passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born April 2, 1937, in Batavia, to the late Frank and Beatrice (Craine) Shultz. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (Hale) Shultz; sons, Mike and Billy Shultz; siblings, Bea Scheiber,...


