Obituary Listings

May 16, 2023

James L. Metzler, 78, of Batavia passed away on May 16, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. He was born in Batavia on August 14, 1944 to the late Leon and Ruth (Bennion) Metzler.

James worked for many years at Comstock in Batavia. He enjoyed going to the library and loved baseball, especially attending Batavia...

May 10, 2023

Carl J. Stephens, 86 of Stafford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born September 15, 1936 in LeRoy to the late Charles Stephens and Catherine (Stefani) Stephens Burr. He is preceded in death by his brother Robert Stephens.

Carl was a graduate of Batavia High...

May 10, 2023

Sharon E. Pappalardo, 74, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023. She was born in the Bronx on November 13, 1948 to the late Karl and Elaine (Spencer) Reiss.

Sharon worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years.

She is survived by her...

May 9, 2023

Mary Giambrone (Ianni), 92 died on May 9, 2023 at Crossroads House surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oakfield, NY, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Laura Ianni. She is predeceased by husband Benny Giambrone, infant daughter Valerie, grandson Michael, daughter in law Barbara Giambrone, brothers Mario, Umberto, Victor, David, Carlo and Beniamino Ianni.

May 5, 2023

Henry A. “Hank” Dykes, 83 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born February 10, 1940 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Ralph Dykes and Gladys (Stinson) Jones. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda (Frank) Allberala, sister Melba (Ray) Whitley.

Hank was an...

May 3, 2023

Elwin A. Clattenburg, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Edson and Mona (McGiveron) Clattenburg. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald (Audrey) Clattenburg.

Mr. Clattenburg was a proud United States Army Veteran....

May 2, 2023

Paula M. Hammond, 62 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Gateway Home in Attica. She was born June 7, 1960 in Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada, to Herbert Hammond of Batavia and the late Lucy Hammond.

Paula worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and retired from Orchard Heights, Orchard...

Apr 30, 2023

Kyle R. Inman, 39, of Darien Center passed away on April 30, 2023 at Highland Hospital in Rochester after a lengthy illness. He was born in Buffalo on May 21, 1983 to Mary Ellen Wechter of and Carl Inman. He is predeceased by his grandfather; Lester Wechter.

Kyle was a well-respected race car driver who...

Apr 27, 2023

Thomas E. Easterbrook, 84 of Sebastian, FL; formerly of Alabama, NY passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born April 12, 1939 in Buffalo, to the late Francis and Brevidene (Biedient) Easterbrook. He is preceded in death by his brother Clare Easterbrook.

Tom was a proud United States Army Veteran and Operating Engineer...

Apr 26, 2023

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Edmund R. “Bud” O’Neill, 92, of Batavia decided on a new adventure. He left us here on earth and went to heaven to start a new adventure with his wife Pat and his son Kevin.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1949-1953 and was a member of...

Apr 24, 2023

Donald W. Luce Jr, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born May 22, 1938 in Buffalo, to the late Donald W. and Ruth (Yager) Luce Sr. He is preceded in death by a sister Judith A. Murnan.

Don retired from Amax in Cleveland, OH. He...

Apr 23, 2023

Marguerite “Mickey” Lachnicht, 89, of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, including her dog Frankie, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Josephine (Lamendola) Panepento. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Lachnicht, son-in-law, William Fickel, brother,...

Apr 22, 2023

Elsie J. Taggart, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1934 in Batavia, where she lived for many years.

After retiring, she became a Master Gardener and her favorite hobby was cultivating plants and flowers. She enjoyed attending church services on Sundays,...

Apr 20, 2023

Kathleen M. Cutitta, lost her battle with cancer on April 20, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Dorothy Foster Amidon. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Cutitta, and her precious children David (Irene) Cutitta, Karen (Paul) Gayton, Laurie (Jeff Morien) Cutitta, and...

Apr 20, 2023

Raymond J. Eley, 90, of Batavia, formerly of North Java, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2023. He was born in North Java on November 29, 1932 to the late William and Pearl (Gibney) Eley. In addition to his parents, Raymond is predeceased by his first wife of 56 years; Eileen Eley.

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Apr 18, 2023

Jean A. Whiting, 94, of Alexander passed away on April 18, 2023 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Schumacher, Ontario, Canada to the late James A. and Dorothy Fraser. In addition to her parents, Jean is predeceased by her husband; Robert Whiting; siblings Prescott (Jean) Fraser and Frederick Fraser.

Jean is...

Apr 17, 2023

Susan M. Mondi, 77, of Batavia passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1945 in Utica to the late Donald Hensel and Carol (Cary) Ulrich. In addition to her parents, Susan is predeceased by her son; Matthew Mondi; brother Paul Hensel.

Sue spent the majority of her life involved in...

Apr 5, 2023

Judith A. Piscitello, 70, Dowling Park, FL passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband; Charles Joseph Piscitello.

Mrs. Piscitello is survived by her step-son; Dominic Robert Piscitello (Tracy); sisters Carol Fife (Joseph), Barb Shepherd (Michael); brothers David Ingram (Karen), Richard Ingram; grandchildren JoAnna Pang (Christopher), Emily McCullorgh...

Apr 1, 2023

Donald J. Moynihan, 94 of Syracuse, formerly of Batavia, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Jewish Home of Central New York in Syracuse. He was born July 15, 1928 in Batavia to the late John and Rose (Eichenger) Moynihan. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan T. Moynihan, brothers, John, Bernard and Francis Moynihan....

Mar 31, 2023

Lawrence J. “Bummer” Corp Jr., 54 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born in Buffalo, March 10, 1969 to Lawrence J. Corp Sr. of Angola and Michele Lee (Gillette) Snook of LeRoy.

Bummer loved being a truck driver, he drove for Paul Marshall Produce Inc. in...