Obituary Listings

Victoria Ellen Klimczak

Victoria Ellen Klimczak

Oct 15, 2026

Victoria Ellen Klimczak (Vicki), 64, of Batavia, New York, passed away on October 15, 2026. She was born May 22, 1962 in Batavia to the late Leo Klimczak and the late Janet (Davis) Marsh. Vicki was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Klimczak, half sister, Debbie Lynk, and sister, Diana Klimczak.

Vicki was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and cherished...

Barbara F. Hensel

Barbara F. Hensel

Oct 12, 2026

Barbara F. Hensel, 93 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born October 1, 1933 in Churchville to the late Fred and Mary (McAvoy) Tyler. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hensel, grandson, Geoffrey Blew, daughter-in-law Rhoda Hensel, son-in-law John Hearn, sister, Carol Laney, brothers William, Robert and John...

Dr. George E. Gurrant

Dr. George E. Gurrant

Oct 11, 2026

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 79, Dr. George Gurrant passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born in Monroe, New York, to the late George H. and Viola D. Gurrant, George lived a life enriched by family, friendship, education, athletics, and a lasting commitment to others.

George was an exceptionally gifted athlete, excelling in baseball, football, basketball,...

Daphne L. Cross

Daphne L. Cross

Oct 11, 2026

Daphne L. Cross, 67 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born February 19, 1959 in Westfield, NY to the Frances (Ingerson) Price of Batavia and the late Lamont Casselman. She is preceded in death by her son Joshua Cross and sister Dianna Casselman

Daphne began waitressing at 14 and continued into her...

James R. McNally

James R. McNally

Oct 10, 2026

James R. McNally, 63 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Crossroads House. He was born April 23, 1963 in Batavia, to the late Leo and Shirley (Wood) McNally. He is preceded in death by brother Thomas and brother-in-law Frank Glow.

James worked for years at Salvania’s Restaurant. He was an enthusiastic train watcher and enjoyed baking....

Carol A. Hendershott

Carol A. Hendershott

Oct 9, 2026

Carol A. Hendershott, 81 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 peacefully at her home. She was born February 6, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late John and Eva Berdy. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Roger K. Hendershott and sister Barbara Macey.

Carol retired after many years from Oakfield-Alabama Central School District. She loved...

Dominic J. Tiberio

Dominic J. Tiberio

Oct 3, 2026

Dominic J. Tiberio, 72, passed away peacefully Saturday Oct 3rd at UMMC after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on Sept 29, 1954 in Batavia, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Josephine (Tomasino) Tiberio. 

Surviving him are his sister Dona Tiberio of Batavia, his nieces Nicole Palmer of Attica, Laura (Dave) Williams of Attica,...

Marlene Ruth Hohl

Marlene Ruth Hohl

Oct 2, 2026

Marlene Ruth (Yoder) Hohl, 75, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026 in hospice care at Rochester General Hospital. After a long struggle with health issues, she passed pain free in the presence of family and loved ones, even helping the Bills squeak out one more win.

Born August 23, 1951 in PA, she moved early to Arcade where...

Agnes Moynihan Houseknecht

Agnes Moynihan Houseknecht

Sep 25, 2026

Agnes Moynihan Houseknecht went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 25, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Batavia on February 11, 1928 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Francis) Moynihan, Agnes lived a life Blessed with family and countless friends. A woman of deep Christian Faith, Agnes is now joyfully reunited in...

Margaret Susan (Fox) Ferringer

Margaret Susan (Fox) Ferringer

Sep 16, 2026

Margaret Susan Fox Ferringer, better known as Sue Ferringer, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at age 77.

Sue was raised in North Tonawanda, NY, where she graduated from high school as one of the “Chicks of ‘66.” Although educated in nursing, Sue later discovered her true calling as a teacher. After years of volunteering as the parent representative on...

Kathlene E. Bernard

Kathlene E. Bernard

Sep 11, 2026

Kathlene (Kathy) E. Bernard was born on July 26, 1954 in the town of Elba. Kathlene passed away on September 11, 2026.

She attended BOCES for cosmetology and graduated from Alexander High School in 1972. Her home was filled with love, laughter and there was never a dull moment. She was very well loved and cared for. She loved to bake,...

Michael F. Dispenza

Michael F. Dispenza

Aug 31, 2026

Michael F. Dispenza, 68, of Treasure Island, Florida passed away on August 31, 2026. Known to his friends as Mikey, was born on January 28, 1958 in Batavia, New York. He was the third child of Jennie and Frank George Dispenza, with two older brothers Frank and Kenneth. He is survived by his brother Frank Dispenza, five nephews and other...

Joan Szatkowski

Joan Szatkowski

Aug 29, 2026

Joan Szatkowski, 70, of Batavia passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at Crossroads House. She was born on November 11, 1955 in Batavia to the late Joseph Sr. and Dorothy (Leonard) Wenzel. In addition to her parents, Joan is predeceased by her life partner; Raymond Chudoba; brothers Jonathon and Joseph Jr. Wenzel; sister Mary Francis Wenzel.

Joan will be remembered...

Betty A Spiotta

Betty A Spiotta

Aug 29, 2026

Betty A. Spiotta, 96 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Batavia, October 26, 1929 to the late Van Fisby and Alice (Gund) Grice. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nicholas “Blue Boy” Spiotta, children, Michael Spiotta and Francesca “Frannie Fran” Loy; sister, Dolores Ognibene.

Mrs....

Sandra L. "Sandi" Boryczka

Sandra L. "Sandi" Boryczka

Aug 29, 2026

Sandra L. “Sandi” Boryczka, 58 of Elba, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1968 in Batavia, to the late William and Rita (Reiner) Hynes. She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Hynes.

Sandi graduated from RIT, she went on to work as...

Francis Gene Marchese

Francis Gene Marchese

Aug 28, 2026

Francis Gene Marchese, age 85, of Batavia, NY, passed away on August 28, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1941, in Batavia, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Rose C. Marchese.

He is survived by his sons, Paul (Sandra) Marchese and Robert (Melayne) Marchese; his grandsons, Joseph (Fiancée Denice) Marchese and Michael Marchese; and his brother, Victor (Brenda)...

Ilona "Sue" Yantz

Ilona "Sue" Yantz

Aug 22, 2026

Ilona “Sue” Yantz (née Heiniger), 84, of Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at the Leroy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born on February 25, 1942 in Webster, New York. Sue lived a life rooted in family, faith, and the simple joys of country living.

Sue spent many years in Byron, where she and her late...

Josephine "Joady" Offhaus Schroth

Josephine "Joady" Offhaus Schroth

Aug 20, 2026

Josephine “Joady” Offhaus Schroth, 88, of Batavia passed away on August 20, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1938 to the late George and Martha Ertell.

She graduated from East Aurora High School in 1955, then worked as a secretary at Fisher Price Toys in East Aurora. Joady married Gordon Offhaus in 1958 and had two...

Gregory A. Johns

Gregory A. Johns

Aug 18, 2026

Gregory A. Johns, 66 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born in Batavia, October 22, 1959 to the late Lester and Shirley (Walter) Johns.

He was a hard worker with a big heart — one of the toughest men out there. He cared deeply about people and genuinely enjoyed...

Wendy Sue Fustino

Wendy Sue Fustino

Aug 15, 2026

Wendy Sue Fustino, 73, passed away peacefully at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece, New York.

Wendy was born and raised in Williamsville, New York, the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Tiedeman) Schoelles.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Bruce Fustino, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family and...