Obituary Listings

Sep 19, 2023

Barbara J. VanLoan, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 7, 1950 in Murray, NY to the late Charles and Lucy Isabel (Ruger) Engert. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert VanLoan, siblings, Charles J., Walter J., Ronald J. Engert,...

Sep 16, 2023

Adam B. Thomas, 34, of Batavia passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born March 31, 1989 to Carmen L. (Martinez) Thomas of Batavia, and the late Bart A. Thomas. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Luis Martinez, grandparents, William F. Thomas and Anna L. (Duncan) Thomas.

Adam enjoyed music, dancing and...

Sep 14, 2023

Tammy Lynn DeSalvo, 53, of Batavia, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 14th, 2023. Tammy was brought into this world on March 24th, 1970 by the late Viola DeSalvo and Thomas DeSalvo. Tammy is preceded in death by both parents, brother Kim “Kimbo” Wolcott, brother John “Butch” Wolcott, nephew Andrew Wolcott, great nephew Shawn Wolcott Jr., long time daughter...

Sep 13, 2023

David Mobley Stinson Conable Schmieder, 29, died on September 13, 2023 in his apartment in Rochester.

David was a loving young man who was loved by 3 families and many friends, but he lost his struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. David was the son of Kim Reddix Mobley, and brother of Bobby Lee...

Sep 3, 2023

Lisa Marie Boxler, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on October 2, 1963 in Zainsville, Ohio, to Carol Hathaway of Varysburg and the late Ernest Ray of McConnelsville. Lisa was the granddaughter of the late Bradford and Faye Cunningham and Luciel Bean Luce.

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Aug 29, 2023

Rose V. (Moscicki) Jacques, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 29, 2023 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. She was born in Batavia on December 2nd, 1932 to the late Bronislaus and Victoria (Twardowski) Moscicki. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Milton W. Jacques;...

Aug 28, 2023

Jean L. Wasiulewski, 69 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born February 1, 1954 in Batavia, to the late William H. and Mary L. (Irion) Sweet. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry S. Wasiulewski, granddaughter, April Angel Diaz, siblings, Mary Ann Alban, Elizabeth...

Aug 25, 2023

Yolanda G. McCowen, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in East Bethany, to the late John and Natalina (Perciballi) Cervoni. She is preceded in death by son, Richard McCowen, daughter, Tammy Stanton, brothers, Loreto and John Cervoni, sisters, Rose Ianni, Christina Orlando and Nicolina  Maniace.

Aug 25, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Pullinzi, Sr., 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Crossroads House. He was born October 19, 1932, in Batavia to the late Pasquale and Salvatrice (Tabone) Pullinzi. He is preceded in death by sisters Carmina DiSanto and Antonia Corbelli.

Anthony was a 1950 graduate of Batavia High School....

Aug 25, 2023

Alan R. Murray, 77, of Batavia passed away on August 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Bangor, Maine to the late Elmer and Arlene (Hailey) Murray. He was also preceded in death by his brother Wallace (Jasmine) Murray.

He is survived by his daughter; Julie (Eric) Stock;...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald L. Grieger (Don), 89, well known Batavia artist, passed away August 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise (Bachinger), two daughters, Dr. Dara Grieger and Kimberly Grieger, nieces and nephews.

Don, a native of Niles, MI., held BS and MS degrees from the University of Michigan and The Air...

Aug 20, 2023

Allen B. “Vinny” McFollins, 74, of Batavia, N.Y. passed away suddenly, due to health complications, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday August 20, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 22, 1948 to the late James "Jack" and Virginia Josephine (Harper). Allen is predeceased by his Uncles William "Burt" Harper, Florian Anson Harper, Sidney "Sid" Harper;...

Aug 20, 2023

Judy A. Jennings, 81, of Attica passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 20, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born in Jamestown, NY on October 30, 1941 to the late David and Helen (Wiseman) Todd. She was predeceased by her beloved husband; Donald Jennings.

She is survived by her...

Aug 10, 2023

Bobby Ann Dennison, 78, of Batavia NY passed away peacefully with her daughters Marie and Colleen by her side; she was surrounded by her loving family until the very end. Bobby Ann was born on September 27th, 1944 to her late parents Lena Marie (Guyer) and Pearly Arthur Branscomb in Keene, NH.

In 1962 Bobby...

Aug 10, 2023

Nikki Leigh Stonebraker, 34, was taken away from those she loved on August 10, 2023 in a tragic auto accident on her way home from work. She born on August 17, 1988 in Batavia.

Nikki had four children that she loved with her all heart and soul; Rashad L., Javarius-Gus, Devaughn H. and DaMona R;...

Aug 3, 2023

Jennie (Trigilio) Paradowski, 101, of Batavia passed away on August 3, 2023 at the Grand Nursing Home. She was born in Oakfield on November 28, 1921 to the late Angelo and Sebastiana (Bordonaro) Trigilio. In addition to her parents, Jennie is predeceased by her son in law; Rob Diamond; 5 brothers John, Joe, Sam, Frank and Nick Trigilio; 4...

Aug 2, 2023

Raymond E. Pagels, 73, of Oakfield passed away on August 2, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born in East Bethany on October 11, 1949 to the late Raymond and Edna (Armstrong) Pagels. In addition to his parents, Ray is predeceased by a sister; Helena Pritchard; brother-in-law Charles Getch.

Ray is survived by his...

Jul 30, 2023

Walter J. McBurney, 75, of Le Roy passed away on July 30, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Batavia on March 5, 1948 to the late John and Olga (Duboy) McBurney.

Walter was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Service Coordinator for Finger Lakes DDSO in Rochester for many...

Jul 27, 2023

Sandra Rae Putnam, 75, entered eternal rest peacefully on July 27, 2023, in Batavia, NY, with several family members at her side. She was born on January 1, 1948, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the eldest of eleven children, daughter of Helen Elizabeth (Harrison) and Robert Merritt Putnam. “Sandy”, as she was known, was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder 6...

Jul 25, 2023

Richard R. “Dick” Tracy, 89 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 with the love of his life by his side at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1934 in Batavia, to the late James and Margaret (Rogers) Tracy. He is preceded in death by siblings, James, Jean, William and John; brother-in-law, Frank Spiotta....