Obituary Listings

Nov 16, 2023

Ryan M. Norton Sr., 49, of Batavia passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1974 in Batavia to the late David Norton and Mary (Heisler) Woods of California. In addition to his father, Ryan is predeceased by his; daughter Allie Zarty.

Ryan is survived by his mother; Mary (Richard) Woods...

Nov 9, 2023

Kenneth J. Moore, 73, of Elba passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his beloved wife by his side on November 9, 2023. He was born in Indiana, PA on August 14, 1950 to the late James and Helen Moore. Ken is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard Austin, Gerald, Richard and Wayne...

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas E. Preston, 82 of Batavia, passed away on November 9, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green. He was born in Warsaw on November 30, 1940 to the late Dr. Willard D. and Ruth (Meisner) Preston. Tom is predeceased by his siblings, Willard D. Preston III, John Preston and Mary Ann Preston.

Mr. Preston worked at...

Nov 2, 2023

Scott M. Gates, 63, of Batavia passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born in Warsaw on December 4, 1959 to the late John Gates and Georgette (Cousineau) Gates of Leroy. In addition to his father, Scott is predeceased by sisters; Deborah McGinnis and Peggy Sullivan.

Scott was skilled at many things. He was...

Oct 30, 2023

Wanda M. Wolfley, 79 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023 with her family by her side at Unity Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Batavia, January 23, 1944 to the late Homer Philo and Marjorie Marie (Dumbleton) Wolfley. Wanda is preceded in death by siblings, Dorothy M. (James) Stewart, Eugene M. Wolfley, and Mary...

Oct 25, 2023

Lawrence A. Folmar, 69, of Batavia passed away on October 25, 2023 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1954 in Batavia to the late Clair and Shirley (Bailey) Folmar of Alexander. In addition to his parents, Larry is predeceased by his eldest sister; Betty Schrengosh; great nephew Shawn Wolcott Jr.; cousins, aunts and...

Oct 25, 2023

Hal Douglas Phillips, 72 of East Bethany, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Stuart and Doris (Geer) Phillips. He is preceded in death by his brothers, George and Duane Phillips.

Hal was a proud United States Army Veteran. He...

Oct 24, 2023

Kenneth Ray Walters, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 3, 1938 to the late Willie and Opal (Capron) Walters. He is preceded in death by his sisters; Rebecca Walters Boyden and Nancy Walters Albourn and brother Gary Walters.

Kenneth...

Oct 22, 2023

Ross Michael Perry, 68, passed away Sunday October 22nd, surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. He was the second child and only son born on November 19, 1954 to the late Marie Torcello and Samuel Perry.

He attended St. Mary's Parochial school in Batavia NY, Stella Niagara School Cadet Program in Lewiston...

Oct 22, 2023

Nancy L. Alfes, 77, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Premier Genesee. She was born in Batavia, February 5, 1946 to the late Donald Cummings and Betty McLaggan. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Donald and Jay Cummings.

Nancy retired as Deputy County Clerk for Genesee County DMV. She enjoyed crafting,...

Oct 15, 2023

Ronald R. Smith, 71, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born October 11, 1952 in Erie, PA, to the late Raymond and Maxine (Gardner) Smith. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent and Raymond Smith, a brother-in-law Joe Honan.

Ronald was a proud United States Army Veteran. He...

Oct 13, 2023

Sharon A. Valle, 80 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. She was born February 12, 1943 in Warsaw, to the late Savatore and Mary Jane (Barkley) Valle.

Sharon retired as a Correctional Officer after many years at Albion Correctional Facility. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. Sharon...

Oct 8, 2023

Joan Rose Penvose, 76 of Middleport, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. She was born in Buffalo, May 2, 1947 to the late Joseph and Lorrene (Harris) Schreier. She is preceded in death by grandson Tommy Manzella.

Joan graduated from Kensington High School. She worked as a florist...

Oct 6, 2023

Anne Marie Kasmer, 88, of Elba, passed away on October 6, 2023 at Elderwood of Lakeside in Brockport. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Cognac, France to the late Camille and Ferande Cibrot. In addition to her parents, Anne Marie is predeceased by her son; Mark Vidaurre; brother Jean Cibrot of France and sister Francine Stevens.

Oct 3, 2023

Arthur C. Koert, 84, of Batavia, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born in Batavia on June 29, 1939 to the late Russell and Ruth (Keidel) Koert. In addition to his parents, Arthur is predeceased by his siblings; Russell Koert, Sylvia Cecere, Nancy Ameigh and Kathy Trader.

He is survived by his wife...

Oct 3, 2023

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Glenn Irving Dembowski, beloved father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 89, joining his loving wife, May "Toady" Dembowski, who passed away in July 2022.

Glenn was born July 22, 1934, and raised in Attica, NY, the youngest of 6 children....

Sep 27, 2023

Paul Darwin Townsend, 61, of Batavia passed away on September 27, 2023. He was born August 24, 1962 in Springfield, PA to Darwin Townsend of North Carolina and the late Marianne (Boyce) Townsend. In addition to his mother, Paul is predeceased by his mother and father in law; Tom and Betty (Pellegrino) Collins; nephew Brett Merica.

Sep 23, 2023

Doris Mae Richenberg, age 87, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida. She was born in Batavia, NY on October 25, 1935, to Edith and James Donohue.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E Richenberg, age 81, who died on February 20, 2017 surrounded by family...

Sep 22, 2023

Marjorie R. Riccobono, 93 of Batavia passed away on Friday, (September 22, 2023) at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Riccobono was born February 1, 1930, on the family farm in Vilas, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Dillman) Rough.

Marjorie was a 1948 graduate of Buchanan High School, Buchanan Michigan....

Sep 20, 2023

Gladys B. Schiersing, age 83, of Attica, NY passed away at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Batavia, NY on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Fallsburg, NY on May 24, 1940 to the late Saul and Bessie Silverman.

Gladys is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald; children Lynda...