Obituary Listings

Sep 23, 2022

Joseph E. Wyffels, 84, of Batavia passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 at the Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing Home. He was born in Canandaigua on July 23, 1938 to the late Joseph and Emily Wyffels. Joe is also predeceased by his siblings.

He is survived by his daughters; Debra (Rick) Bastiano of Batavia and...

Sep 19, 2022

Concetta C. Findlay, past away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born March 8, 1928 in Walton, NY to the late Joseph and Rose (Stasio) Cetta. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband John “Jack” B. Findlay whom she married in 1959, sisters, Clara Salisbury and Kathleen Ray.

Sep 18, 2022

Carol J. Moore, 76 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living in Williamsville. She was born July 9, 1946 in Batavia to the late Gilbert and Annabel (Collister) Hoskins. She is preceded in death by a brother Norman Hoskins.

Carol retired from Genesee County IT Department as a System...

Sep 18, 2022

Diane A. Dimick, 85 of Stafford, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at LeRoy Village Green. She was born December 13, 1936 in Woburn, MA to the late Robert and Jennie May (Rudolph) Barber. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard J. Dimick and two siblings.

Mrs. Dimick was a longtime...

Sep 15, 2022

Sharon M. O’Neill, 80, of Batavia passed away on September 15, 2022 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Batavia on December 25, 1941 to the late Harry and Doris (Foster) Pask. In addition to her parents, Sharon is predeceased by her sister; Sandra Draper.

Sharon was born, raised and lived all...

Sep 13, 2022

Liz Dick passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2022 in Rochester, NY at the age of 45. She was born to Gregory Dick and Karen Balkwill-Dick on July 2, 1977. She is predeceased by her father Gregory Dick, her grandparents Genny and Larry Balkwill; her Grandmother Helen Johnson and many beloved pets.

Liz went to...

Sep 8, 2022

Thomas E. Ditzel, 67, of Livonia passed away at home on Thursday, September 8, 2022 after battling a lengthy illness. He was born on June 18, 1955 in Batavia, NY to the late Jerry Ditzel and Margaret (Whaley) Smith.

Thomas had recently retired, but had a long career in the insurance world. He worked in...

Aug 31, 2022

Brian Macklem, 70, of Rochester passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born on September 12, 1951 in York, Canada to the late Robert W.D. and Marion (Dodd) Macklem. He is also predeceased by his brother; Richard Macklem.

Brian worked as a UPS Driver for...

Aug 30, 2022

Josephine “Jessie” Teresi passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2022 in Batavia, NY at the age of 96. She was born to John Zito and Sarah (Bonarigo) Zito on November 28, 1925. In addition to her parents, Jessie is predeceased by her husband; Joseph A. Teresi, Sr. Jessie went to Batavia High School and worked at Bank of Batavia....

Aug 23, 2022

Donna L. Kenward, 83, of Basom, passed away on August 23, 2022 at her home. She was born in Batavia on July 23, 1939 to Carroll and Frances (Rowe) DeWitt. In addition to her parents and husband, Donna is predeceased by an infant brother; Carroll Jr. and brother Larry (Marie) DeWitt. Donna was a 1956 graduate of Oakfield-Alabama Central...

Aug 23, 2022

One of Batavia’s oldest and proudest residents passed away on August 23, 2022 at the age of 100. Donald (Dan, Don) Zinni was born at home, on June 7, 1922, in Batavia, New York. He was the first-born child to an Italian immigrant father (Dominic Zinni) and a first-generation Italian-American mother (Mary Dispenza Zinni). Dan, as his family called...

Aug 23, 2022

Richard G. Wolff, 85, of Batavia passed away on August 23, 2022 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He was born on August 29, 1936 in Alexander to the late Getman and Marlene (Best) Wolff. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by a daughter; Tammy Wolff; sister Regina (Stanley) Slivinski. Richard worked for National Fuel Gas Company for...

Aug 22, 2022

Vincent “Vincenzo” DelPlato, 65, of Batavia passed away on Monday August 22, 2022 due to complications of diabetes. He was born on July 16, 1957 in Batavia to the late Daniel and Mary (Marcello) DelPlato. In addition to his parents, Vincent is predeceased by a sister; Christine DelPlato. He is survived by a son; Theo Vincenzo DelPlato of Northport,...

Aug 21, 2022

Longtime Batavia businessman, Daniel Joseph DiLaura, 68, passed away on Sunday August 21, 2022. Daniel was born on September 26, 1953 to Joseph and Rose (Schiavi) DiLaura in the Panama Canal Zone, where his father was stationed in the US Navy. Dan was a graduate of Batavia Senior High School, Class of 1971. He started his first automotive repair...

Aug 19, 2022

Virginia Mae (Ginger) Roth (Cherry) sadly passed away on August 19th, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born on January 22, 1946 in Batavia to the late Bernard and Dorothy (Cherry) Gillett. In addition to her parents, Virginia is predeceased by her brothers; James (Sue) Cherry and Thomas Cherry; son in law Josef Young; granddaughter Nicole Roth....

Aug 14, 2022

Elizabeth J. Rose, 94, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday August 14, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1928 in Batavia to the late Thomas and Santa (DeFelice) Marcello. In addition to his her parents, Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband; Mauro J. “Moe” Rose; siblings Alex Marcello, Frank Marcello, Anthony Marcello, Mary...

Aug 1, 2022

Tatyana Chizh, 66, of Batavia was born on April 25, 1956 in Minsk, Belarus and her precious life ended on August 1, 2022. She lived a fulfilling life as a mother, sister, wife and grandmother. She loved gardening, puzzles, cooking and baking. No one would ever leave her home hungry. Tatyana always put others first and took care of...

Aug 1, 2022

Donna Marie Buck, 73, of Batavia passed away on August 1, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1949 in Rochester to the late George and Eleanor (Brewster) Gundell. In addition to her parents, Donna is predeceased by her loving husband; Larry J. Buck; She is survived by her daughter; Michelle (John) Tracy; Son David...

Jul 28, 2022

David L. Campbell, 79, of Batavia passed away on July 28, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Greenwood, NY to the late Gilbert and Athelma (Rice) Campbell. David was a long time dairy farmer in Byron. He is survived by his wife; Anna May Campbell of Batavia; daughter Betsy Campbell of Batavia...

Jul 27, 2022

Lawrence Lee Rowcliffe, son of Wallace E. Rowcliffe and Gertrude Rowcliffe died on Wednesday the 27th of July 2022, in the Veterans Hospital in Batavia, New York. He married Debra K. Rowcliffe of Oakfield New York on 18 April 1981. He was a loyal husband, they were married for 41 years and he loved her intensely, until his last...