Obituary Listings

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...

Jul 19, 2022

Johanna F. Anthony, 95, of Batavia passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022. She was born in Mainstockheim, Germany on April 15, 1927 to the late Heinrich and Elizabeth (Spiegel) Goller. In addition to her parents, Johanna is predeceased by her husband; Theodore Anthony, along with 9 siblings. She is survived by her niece; Diane (David) Horning; 6 great...

Jul 17, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, May “Toady” Dembowski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend joined her Savior at the age of 88. Toady was born July 7, 1934, and raised in Linden, NY. She met her future husband, Glenn, in the fourth grade at Alexander School. Graduating in 1952, they were married in 1958 and celebrated their 64th...

Jul 17, 2022

Carmela (LaRussa) Deni, 92, of Batavia passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1930 in Batavia to the late Lawrence LaRussa and Bertha (DeBole) LaRussa. She is preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Deni. Carmela was a long-time member of St Joseph's Church (Resurrection Parish) in Batavia. She is survived by her...

Jul 15, 2022

Marjorie A. “Marge” Bisig, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing in Batavia. She was born September 8, 1930 in Barre Center, to the late Raymond and Marion (Wigton) Vereecken. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Bisig whom she married July 1, 1950; brother Raymond...

Jul 14, 2022

Norma Jean Corona, 85, of Alexander passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at Highland Hospital. She was born in Batavia on February 27, 1937 to the late A. Edwin and Doris (Peck) Kogle. In addition to her parents, Norma is predeceased by her loving husband; Patrick Corona Sr. Norma was loved and encouraged by her dad, Ed, (always...

Jul 8, 2022

David F. Minuto, 80, of Holley passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022 at Hospice of Orleans County in Albion. He was born on July 21, 1941 in Batavia to the late Frank and Josephine (Palladino) Minuto. In addition to his parents, David is predeceased by a grandson; Joey Penna. He is survived by his wife; Elaine (Newman) Minuto;...

Jul 3, 2022

Florence Peca Lullo passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. Florence was born January 9, 1925 in Batavia to Samuel and Maria (Michetti) Peca. In addition to her parents Florence was predeceased by her husband Donald “Danny” Lullo, daughter Ruth Zsiga (Kenneth) Hill, sisters Rose (Paul) Monachino, Jennie (Dominic) Irrera, and brothers John and Anthony (Theresa) Peca. Florence graduated...