Obituary Listings

Dec 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) James Stott, announce his passing at the age of 66. He was promoted to heaven on Sunday December 4, 2022, at the Batavia Veterans Medical Center. He was born on December 21, 1955, in Jamaica Queens, New York to the late William H. and Alice (Arensten) Stott. In...

Nov 30, 2022

Stanley Michael Dombrowski, 59, of Batavia passed away on November 30, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 21, 1963 to the late Stanley and Lorraine (Palone) Dombrowski.

Stan was a machinist / mold maker for over 40 years. He was a big car enthusiast that loved anything with a...

Nov 29, 2022

Barbara Elizabeth Bouchard, 64, of Pavilion NY passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born January 12th, 1958 in Batavia to the late Donald and Virginia (Zeitvogel) Mann. In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her sisters; Laura Gonzalez and Karen Mann.

Barb enjoyed woodworking, crafting and gardening and reading Stephen King...

Nov 26, 2022

Joseph R. Lawrence, 68, of Batavia, NY, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born March 20, 1954 to the late Robert E. Lawrence and Frances (Radley) Lawrence.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Teresa (Fix), devoted children, Marie (Shawn) Bigsby, John (Carrie) Lawrence, Catherine Lawrence (Ronald Schramm), & Elizabeth (Nicholas) Grasso, and...

Nov 24, 2022

Carol J. Irwin, 86 of LeRoy, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born April 2, 1936 in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Pearl (Wilcox) Demmer. She is preceded in death by her first husband William Lampke, second husband David Irwin, children, William Lampke Sr, JoAnn Miller,...

Nov 22, 2022

Martha L. Beechler, 81, of Oakfield, passed away on November 22, 2022. She was born in Pennsylvania on September 15, 1941 to the late Thomas and Lucille (Fatheringham) Way. In addition to her parents, Martha is predeceased by her husband; Alton C. Beechler Sr., son Ken Beechler; daughter Debra Beechler; sisters Margo Vanderkooi and Thomasina Spencer.

Nov 22, 2022

Albert S. Kurek “Big Al”, Age 83, of East Pembroke, NY. passed away on November 22, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1939 in Buffalo, the son of the late Stanley & Helen (Sikorski) Kurek. He was the husband of the late Florence “Annie” Docherty.

Al is survived by his...

Nov 19, 2022

Alexandria C. Pisarek, 29, of Oakfield passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022. She was born in Buffalo on December 15, 1992 to Charles (Gail) Pisarek in Akron and AnnMarie (Rodari) Sam of Oakfield.

Alexandria loved camping, hiking, cooking and doing crafts.

In addition to her parents, Alexandria is survived by...

Nov 16, 2022

Peter J. “Bear” Gravante Jr., 33, of Byron passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022. He was born on February 1, 1989 in Rochester to Peter J. (Christine) Gravante Sr. of Rochester and Barbara Gravante of Byron. He is predeceased by his grandparents; John Gravante, Mary (Albert) Smith and Richard (Arlene) Lyman.

Peter graduated from...

Nov 3, 2022

Pamela A. Truax, 84, of Byron passed away peacefully on Thursday November 3, 2022 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on May 9, 1938 in Olean to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Rose) Weinman. She is also predeceased by her sister; Linda Weinman; grandsons Luke and Steele Truax.

Pam was a member of...

Nov 2, 2022

Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" (Perry) Dumuhosky passed away peacefully at her home on November 2nd, 2022 after a short illness. Mary Jo was born April 3rd 1953 in Batavia to Sam and Marie (Torcello) Perry.

She was a 1971 graduate of Batavia High School graduate, a 1973 graduate of Genesee Community College and a 1991...

Nov 2, 2022

Gerald Maley, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2022.

Gerry was born on May 23, 1930 in Batavia, the son of the late John and Helena Lippold Maley. Following his 1948 high school graduation, he played professional baseball for teams in Batavia and Olean, New York. He was inducted into the Batavia High...

Oct 31, 2022

Dale A. “Dooder” Emerson, 62, of Byron passed away on October 31, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Colver, PA on October 5, 1960 to the late William and Barbara (Foreman) Emerson. In Addition to his parents, Dale is predeceased by his sister; Linda Grimes and brother; William "Billy" Emerson Jr.

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Oct 23, 2022

Constance Ann D’Aurizio (Connie), 85, of Batavia, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022, after a long illness.

Connie was born on June 8, 1937, to Anthony and Josephine Pagano in Batavia, NY. After graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1955, she worked as administrative assistant to Dr. E. William Rideout, then employed at...

Oct 18, 2022

Jean L. Sackett of Byron, NY, was born Jean Ethelind Lovejoy January 21, 1933, the youngest daughter of Charles and Mary (Richardson) Lovejoy of Victor, NY.

After graduating from Cornell University in 1953, she took a job with Proctor and Gamble doing door-to-door surveys around the country. Upon the death of her father, Jean returned...

Oct 12, 2022

Cheryl E. Totten, Our loving mother, 72, of Basom NY passed away on October 12, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Everett and Jane Hall on April 1, 1950.

Cheryl graduated from Oakfield-Alabama and later went on to work at the US Gypsum for 30 plus years and...

Oct 5, 2022

Steven H. Duckworth, 70, of Dunkirk passed away on October 5, 2022 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. He was born on January 14, 1952 in Batavia to the late Howard and Elsie (Humel) Duckworth. In addition to his parents, Steven is predeceased by his loving wife of 36 years; Linda (Lord) Duckworth; and brother Richard Duckworth.

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Oct 3, 2022

Josephine “Jo” (nee Coppolino) Marchese, of Batavia passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at age 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell M. Marchese, Dearest daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Coppolino. Jo is also predeceased by her brother John “Jack” Coppolino and sister Joan (Bill) Davis.

Loving mother of...

Sep 27, 2022

William G. Emerson, 88, of Byron passed away on September 27, 2022 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born on December 31, 1933 in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Goldie Mae Bracken. William is predeceased by his wife; Barbara (Foreman) Emerson; daughter Linda Grimes; son William “Billy” Emerson; his aunt Jean Connah, who raised him; brothers...

Sep 25, 2022

Ann M. Zalenski, age 88, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on Sunday September 25, 2022 at the Leroy Village Green Rehabilitation unit. She was born on June 22, 1934 in Alden to the late Raymond and Helena (Hamann) Armstrong. In addition to her parents, Ann is predeceased by her loving husband of 31 years; Joseph Zalenski Jr. and...