Obituary Listings

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....

Jul 21, 2023

Philip A. Johnson, 63, of Batavia passed away on Friday July 21, 2023 at Strong Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on October 16, 1959 to the late J. Robin and Geraldine (Eyre) Johnson.

Phil is survived by the love of his life; fiancé Cheryl Murray Ditzel of Batavia; children Emmaline (Billy) White...

Jul 21, 2023

Thomas H. “Woody” Woodruff was relieved from his struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and reunited with his memories on July 21, 2023 at age 72. Born in LeRoy, New York to the late Keith and Margaret (Bradley) Woodruff, as the youngest child with something to prove and grit to spare, Tom was a stand-out in football and the most feared...

Jul 20, 2023

Barry Richard King, 73, of Elba, NY passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1950 in Plattsburgh, NY to the late Richard H. King and Jennie Irene Williams. In addition to his parents, Barry is predeceased by two brothers; Dennis Potter and James King and one sister, Kathleen Wickert.

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Jul 14, 2023

Mark J. Amico, 60 of Lockport, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1963 in Batavia to Barbara A. (Sallome) Amico of Batavia and the late Joseph R. Amico.

Mark was a proud United States Marine Veteran. He took joy working as a Veterans Benefits...

Jul 11, 2023

MICHAEL REID WOODWARD

Never one to overstay his welcome, “Big Mike/Woody” went to the great duck blind in the sky on July 11, 2023 at his home, nary a week after celebrating his 77th birthday alongside his family and the swapping out of his beloved recliner.

He was born July 5, 1946 to...

Jul 9, 2023

Richard A. Luce, 89 of Corfu, passed away on July 9, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born December 20, 1933 in Buffalo to the late Allan and Florence (Keiser) Luce. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (Trzaska) Luce, siblings, Kenneth (Patty) Luce, Evelyn (George) Hanel.

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Jul 3, 2023

Michael D. Borkholder, 60, of Oakfield passed away Monday July 3, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1962 to John and Beverly (Cranston) Borkholder of Oakfield.

Micheal is survived by his loving wife; Janet Borkholder; children Jamie (Caleb) Morrow, Jonas (Victor Wiedemann) Borkholder, Stacy (Keith) Snyder, Tracey (Mark) Burgio; Grandchildren Gavin, Lilly, Tucker, Trake,...