Obituary Listings

Feb 29, 2024

Edward J. LaValley, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born October 17, 1934 in Bronx, NY to the late Edward C. and Mildred M. (Fagan) LaValley. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice A. (Genagon) LaValley (1999) and...

Feb 29, 2024

Martin D. Coffta, 68, went off on his last road trip, surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

A bright light and true adventurer he never shied away from a challenge and was an intrepid traveler. Marty visited 49 of the 50 states – sadly Hawaii missed...

Feb 25, 2024

John A. Komosinski, 65 of Batavia, passed away peacefully after a very long illness on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born December 1, 1958 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Marchese) Komosinski. He is preceded in death by a grand-niece, Skylar Sewert.

John owned and operated Plaza Spirits for 30 years....

Feb 23, 2024

Dorothy K. Boyd, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Batavia, to the late Edward and Frieda (Eichenberger) Klossner. She is preceded in death by her husband Merlyn Boyd and brother Kenneth Klossner.

Mrs. Boyd worked for New York Telephone in Batavia. She...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary L. Geary, 82, of Batavia, NY passed peacefully at her home on February 19th, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY on July 18th, 1941, was raised in Pavilion, NY and graduated as part of the Pavilion High School class of 1959.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Teresa Marshe,...

Feb 17, 2024

Laurie Marie Comer (nee Williams), 64, of Batavia, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Beverly (Sobzack) Williams.

Laurie enjoyed all types of arts and crafts. She had a heart of gold and always made sure those around...

Feb 15, 2024

Allan D. Bisig, 68 of Pembroke, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born March 30, 1955 in Batavia, to the late Robert and Margery (Kilby) Bisig. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Ferringer) Bisig and a granddaughter.

Allan worked for many years at...

Feb 12, 2024

Gertrude Constance Gorski, 93 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1930 in Tupper Lake, to the late Charles and Isabella (Godin) Sivret. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Gorski, siblings, Dr. Alexander (Elizabeth) Sivret and Elizabeth (Joseph) Barsuk.

Feb 8, 2024

Depew N.Y. - Joseph R. Marchese III, age 72 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Joseph was born on June 9, 1951 to Mary and the late Joseph Marchese Jr. of Batavia N.Y.

Along with his Mother, Joseph is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2024

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Glenn Elliot Waldron, 58, a lifelong resident of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Rochester General Hospital on February 8, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born November 10, 1965 in...

Feb 5, 2024

Isabel F. Laesser, 93 of Batavia, graduated to heaven on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. She was born January 14, 1931 in Clarendon, NY, to the late Roy and Mildred (Euler) Jannanain. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie (Robert) Pugh, May (Gerald) Grice and a nephew, Dan...

Feb 5, 2024

Martha Grace Van Duyne Clingerman died peacefully February 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Martha was born October 13, 1934 in Butler, NY to Leroy and Margaret (Graham) Van Duyne.

She is predeceased by Richard C. Clingerman and beloved partner Lester W. Nodecker and siblings Merton, Muriel Blondell, Richard, Shirley Simmons and Carol Wolf.

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara A. Amico, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born September 12, 1941 in Rochester, to the late Samuel and Katherine (Zelazny) Sallome. She is predeceased by a son, Mark Amico.

Mrs. Amico retired from Pembroke Gift Company. She was a...

Jan 28, 2024

Florence V. Pontillo, 94 of Batavia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born March 18, 1929 in Batavia to the late James and Florence (Falkowski) Sformo. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank “Windy” Pontillo and second Charles Poteat, siblings, Genevieve (George) Jacobs, Helen (Peter) deJongh, James (Lena)...

Jan 27, 2024

William H. Gillam Jr, 87 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Premier Genesee in Batavia. He was born February 26, 1936 in Batavia to the late William Sr and Helen (Hulbert) Gillam. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia (Oxencis) Gillam, daughter, Anne Marie Gillam Twichell and brother Gerald Gillam.

Jan 26, 2024

Ronald J. Snyder Sr, 87, of Elba, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia. He was born July 18, 1936 in Alabama, NY to the late Charles J. and Marjorie (Spencer) Snyder. He is preceded in death by a son Gerald Snyder and four siblings, Betty, Vera, Bob and Gene.

Jan 25, 2024

Shirley A. Hulburt, 84, of Batavia passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024 with family by her side. She was born in Batavia on June 29, 1939 to the late Leslie and Minnie (Reiss) Robinson. In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her daughter; Kelly Hulburt.

She is survived by her daughter; Vicki...

Jan 20, 2024

James E. “Jim” McClurg, age 68, of Elba went home to his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1955 to the late Everett and Ethel (Weidrich) McClurg.

Jim was a graduate of Oakfield-Alabama School where he enjoyed cross country running. He was a truck driver for Tyler Trucking...

Jan 19, 2024

Christine E. Garland, 51 of Batavia, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 19, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born July 24, 1972 in Rochester, to Joseph and Sharon (Costanzi) Garland of Batavia. She is preceded in death by a brother, Stephen J. Garland.

Chris loved the outdoors,...

Jan 12, 2024

Louis J. Marchese, 94 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia, to the late Felix and Antoinette (Parrinello) Marchese. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph, Samuel and Anthony Marchese, Rose Antinore, Marie Tiberio and Catherine Cianfrini; brothers-in-law, Frank, James Jr and Samuel Capuano....