Daniel J. Dilaura
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...
Virginia Mae Roth
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....
Elizabeth J. Rose
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...
Tatyana Chizh
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...
Donna Marie Buck
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...
David L. Campbell
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...
Lawrence Lee Rowcliffe
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...
Johanna F. Anthony
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...
May "Toady" Dembowski
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...
Carmela (Larussa) Deni
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...
Marjorie "Marge" Bisig
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...
Norma Jean Corona
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...
David F. Minuto
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;...
Florence S. (Peca) Lullo
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...
Ronald Clayton Harmon
Jul 1, 2022
Ronald Clayton Harmon, 75 of South Byron/Silver Lake passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family on Friday July 1st at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born to parents Theodore E. Harmon and Eleanor Grace (Searls) Harmon in Batavia, NY on September 9th, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Pembroke Central School...
Walter P. Tillery Jr.
Jun 20, 2022
Walter P. Tillery Jr., 72, a simple man, who was the definition of a “Carolina Gentleman” was called home the afternoon of Monday, June 20th, 2022 after an almost two year battle resulting from an untimely stroke. He was born on November 8, 1949 in Aulander, North Carolina to the late Walter P. Tillery Sr. and Jeanette (Derby) Tillery....
Rocky J Gringer
Jun 13, 2022
Rocky J. Gringer, 75 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born December 28, 1946 in Batavia to the late Anthony and Catherine (Pricola) Gringer. Rocky was a proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He owned and operated a pizzeria Tip of the Boot with his...
Jerry Gerard Falanga
Jun 9, 2022
Jerry Gerard Falanga, 71 of Beaufort, SC, died suddenly on June 9, 2022 at his home. He was born December 11, 1950 in Batavia to the late Nicholas and Louise (Mirando) Falanga. He is preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Paolucci, Angeline Falanga and Marie McIntyre; great-niece Alyssa DeMarzo. Mr. Falanga was a proud United States Navy Veteran of...
Katherine A. Thurheimer
Jun 6, 2022
Katherine A. Thurheimer, 56, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022. Kathy was born in Watertown, NY on July 14, 1965 to Dean and Patricia (Kendall) Thurheimer. She was raised in Adams Center, NY and attended South Jefferson Central Schools from K-12, graduating with a NY Regents diploma. She attended Albany College of Pharmacy, earning a...
Gordon E. Offhaus
Jun 5, 2022
Gordon E. Offhaus, 86 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at LeRoy Village Green. He was born November 15, 1935 in Buffalo to the late Earl and Irene (Dorschide) Offhaus. Gordon grew up along the Buffalo Creek in Porterville and Wales Center. As a young boy he worked on his grandfather’s farm as well as...


