Obituary Listings

Keith W. Hunt

Keith W. Hunt

Oct 30, 2025

Keith W. Hunt, 78, of Batavia passed away on October 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rochester on November 24, 1946 to the late William Jr. and Emily (Oakden) Hunt.

He is survived by his wife; Janice (Pacino) Hunt; sons Robert (Evelyn) Hunt of Batavia, Chad (Roxanne) Hunt of Batavia, Jeffrey Konarski of Batavia and John (Melissa)...

Nyla L. Jeffery

Nyla L. Jeffery

Nov 19, 2025

Nyla L. Jeffery, 77 of East Pembroke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born January 27, 1948 in Auburn, Washington, to the late Robert and Lucille (Andrews) Jeffery. She is preceded in death by a brother John Thomas Jeffery and nephew Eugene Karren.

Nyla was a proud and patriotic United...

Maxine F. Dioguardi

Maxine F. Dioguardi

Nov 19, 2025

Maxine F. Dioguardi, 77, of Batavia passed away on November 19, 2025 at the Gateway House in Attica. She was born on July 22, 1948 in Batavia to the late George and Genevieve (Sformo) Jacobs. In addition to her parents, Maxine is predeceased by her brother; George Jacobs.

She is survived by her husband; Brian K. Dioguardi; sons Brian (Suzanne Forhecz)...

Jean Catherine (Townsend) Brezinsky

Jean Catherine (Townsend) Brezinsky

Nov 18, 2025

Celebrating a beautiful life, it’s with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Jean Catherine Townsend Brezinsky on November 18th, 2025 4:43 PM at the age of 75. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend, and dog mom.

Born in Penn Yan, New York on February 15, 1950, daughter of the late John and...

Jo-Ann Olsen

Jo-Ann Olsen

Nov 17, 2025

Jo-Ann Olsen, born on February 4th, 1943, has been reunited with her late beloved husband, Ben. They were high school sweethearts at Elba Central School and shared 47 years of blissful marriage.

Ben and Jo-Ann were among the establishing members of the Genesee Country Farmers Market in 1974. Jo-Ann was elected president of the organization, serving until 1988 and then as...

Caroline J. Vigneri

Caroline J. Vigneri

Nov 14, 2025

Caroline J. Vigneri, age 88, of Elba, died peacefully Friday, November 14, 2025 at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo. She was born March 20, 1937 to the late Patsy and Lucy (Burgio) Vigneri. Also preceded in death by her siblings, Charles (late Pauline) Augello, Pauline (late Joseph) Argento, Alfonso (late Josephine) Vigneri, Carmella (late Sam) Palermo, Frank (late Irene) Vigneri,...

Donald D. Homer

Donald D. Homer

Nov 14, 2025

Donald D. Homer, 79, of Batavia passed away on November 14, 2025 from cancer at his home. He was born on August 20, 1946 to the late Darwin and Norma Homer. In addition to his parents, he’s predeceased by his son; Kevin Charles Homer who passed away in 2006.

A 1964 graduate of Elba Central School, he entered into the United...

Janet E. Conklin

Janet E. Conklin

Nov 9, 2025

Janet E. Conklin, 70, of LeRoy passed away on November 9, 2025 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 17, 1955 in Warsaw to the late Joseph A. Biscaro and Janet (O’Donnell) Biscaro LaWall. In addition to her parents, Janet is predeceased by brothers; Jeffery, Joseph, Ronald and Rex; sisters Rena Pedziwater, Toni Bowers and Olga Nanni;...

Suzanne M. Mogavero

Suzanne M. Mogavero

Oct 24, 2025

Suzanne M. Mogavero, 75, of Batavia passed away on Friday October 24, 2025. She was born in Lackawanna to the late Domenic and Josephine (Valone) DiTillio. In addition to her parents, Suzanne is predeceased by her husband; Charles J. Mogavero.

She is survived by her daughters; JoAnne M. Clemm of Batavia and Michelle S. Clemm of E. Bethany; grandchildren Emily Kilner...

Salvatore A. "Chom" Tabone

Salvatore A. "Chom" Tabone

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...

James B. "Sosh" Soccio

James B. "Sosh" Soccio

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...

Terry L. Yates

Terry L. Yates

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...

Pearl M. Hyatt

Pearl M. Hyatt

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,...

Peter A. Niggli

Peter A. Niggli

Oct 16, 2025

Celebrating a Life Well Lived, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, Peter Niggli, on October 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Rochester, NY on July 6, 1941, Peter touched the lives of many with kindness and generosity.

Peter enlisted in the United States...

Patricia A. Brade

Patricia A. Brade

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...

Louis J. Lang

Louis J. Lang

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")...

Adam Mattle

Adam Mattle

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...

Brian Edward Withey

Brian Edward Withey

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...

Thomas W. Lichtenthal

Thomas W. Lichtenthal

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,...

Margaret "Peggy" Branton

Margaret "Peggy" Branton

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...