
Thomas M. Adams
Dec 1, 2021
Thomas M. Adams, 87, of East Bethany passed away on December 1, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 1, 1934 in South Byron to the late Burt and Edna Adams. Tom worked for 38 years in Maintenance Department at the VA Medical Center in Batavia. He is survived by his wife; Mary (Sinibaldi)...
Virginia Mary "Kelly" Kreydt
Nov 29, 2021
Virginia Mary “Kelly” Kreydt, of North Lyon St. in Batavia passed on Monday, November 29th with her family at her side, she was 89. She was born in 1932 in Ellicottville, New York. She was the daughter of John and Cecelia Kelly, and was a graduate of Ellicottville High School and Mercyhurst College. She taught home economics at Batavia...
Marjorie Welch
Nov 22, 2021
Marjorie Welch, 87, formerly of LeRoy and Shinglehouse, PA passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1934 in Sharon Center, PA to the late John E. and Eveleen (Miller) McGuirl. In addition to her parents, Marjorie is predeceased by her loving husband; Robert Welch; son Michael Welch; brother Paul McGuirl. Marjorie was a small...
Elizabeth M. Shultz
Nov 21, 2021
Elizabeth M. Shultz, 93, formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 21, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born in Batavia NY on September 28, 1928 to Earl and Marie Lawrence. On July 4, 1949 she married the love of her life, Donald Shultz Sr. Along with her husband of 52 years, Elizabeth was...
Thomas H. Dills
Nov 20, 2021
Thomas H. Dills, 65, of East Bethany passed away on November 20, 2021. He was born on September 7, 1956 to the late Edwin and Marilyn (Weaver) Dills. He is preceded in death by brother; Andrew Dills; his son-in-law David Campbell. Tom was a third-generation dairy farmer. This was a business that he successfully ran his wife, Michelle. He...
Meryl Irene Schum
Nov 14, 2021
Heaven received a new angel – on Sunday November 14, 2021, Meryl Irene (Kriger) Schum, loving wife and mother of three children passed away at age 93 while in hospice in Winston-Salem, NC. Meryl was born October 10, 1928 in Darien, NY to Charles and Elizabeth (Klossner) Kriger. Meryl worked tirelessly and selflessly for over 35 years at New...
Benjamin M. Waldron
Nov 10, 2021
Benjamin M. Waldron, 88 of Darien Center, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home. He was born August 4, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Horace and Mary Catherine (McKenna) Waldron. He is preceded in death by his wife, Penelope (Bonarrigo) Waldron; siblings, Mary Fawn Coughlin, Loretta Bauer, Winnie Cook, Horace “Buddy”, Patrick, Dennis...
Roger D. Meinhold
Nov 9, 2021
Roger D. Meinhold, 54, of Alexander passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1967 in Buffalo to the late Richard and Kathleen (Wilcox) Meinhold. In addition to his parents, Roger is predeceased by his son; Jacob Meinhold. Roger worked as a technician for Verizon Communications in Batavia. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
Valjean Charles Burns
Nov 8, 2021
Valjean Charles Burns passed away in his sleep on Monday November 8, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1936 at the homestead in Shelby, to the late Charles A. and Erma R. (Oliver) Burns. Valjean graduated from Batavia High School in 1955. He worked in collision until his retirement. He then worked at Whiting Door until he retired...
Rita A. Murphy
Nov 6, 2021
Rita A. Murphy, 85 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born in Johsonburg, November 10, 1935 to Ernest and Mattie (Meyer) Murphy. Rita is predeceased by her siblings, Teresa Murphy, Estella (Edward) Petrie, Viola Murphy, Joseph (Susie) Murphy, Mary Frances (Edward) Reynolds, Charles (Marion) Murphy. Rita graduated from Attica High School and then worked...
Carol A. Frongetta
Nov 5, 2021
Carol A. Frongetta, 76 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home. She was born July 6, 1945 in Batavia, to the late Joseph (Josephine Sardina) Natolie. She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law Donald Suozzi. Carol was an LPN at the VA Medical Center in Batavia, before she...
Patricia G. Manning-Root
Nov 3, 2021
Patricia G. Manning-Root, 76, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1945 in Brockport to the late Richard (Alice Priestly) Manning Sr. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Root and sister Alice Swanson. Patricia worked for many years at Chase Bank in Batavia....
Bart A. Thomas Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
Bart A. Thomas Sr., 68, of Batavia passed away on November 2, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1952 in Batavia, the fourth child of the late William F. Thomas and Anna L. (Duncan) Thomas. Bart was an experienced welder and machinist at Batavia Metal Products. He loved all sports, and was an...
Louise N. Rupe
Oct 31, 2021
Louise N. Rupe, 83 of Corfu, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on March 11, 1938 in Yorkshire, NY to the late Donald and Kathryn (Rice) Tullar. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Ernest Tullar. Louise had been an active volunteer in church ministries...
Carol J. Oehlbeck
Oct 26, 2021
On October 26th, 2021 Carol J (Goodwin) Oehlbeck passed away. Carol was 87 years old. Throughout her life Carol lived in New York, and after retiring in 1994 from New York State Department of Correctional Services she moved to Florida to enjoy the sunshine. Carol always enjoyed having visitors, indulging in sweets as well as the latest gossip. Carol...
Joseph J. Lang Jr.
Oct 22, 2021
Joseph J. Lang Jr. 58, of Batavia passed away on Friday October 22, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on September 14, 1963, the son of Joseph J. Lang Sr. and Pamela (Winkstern) Lang. Joe loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be sadly missed by many. He is the...
Barbara A. Lexer
Oct 21, 2021
Barbara A. Lexer, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Buffalo, on April 25, 1937 to the late Grant and Katherine (Halverson) Barnett. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years Richard “Big Dick” Lexer and her brother Grant Barnett. Mrs. Lexer...
Brent Austin Schum
Oct 19, 2021
And so, without warning, no last goodbye, our beloved son left the surly bonds of earth – on Tuesday October 19, 2021, Brent Austin Schum, loving son and brother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age 22. Brent was born June 2, 1999 in Rochester, NY to Gary Schum and Susan Dominesey-Schum. Brent was a 2018 graduate of Alexander...
Lewis C. Vangalio
Oct 18, 2021
Lewis C. Vangalio, 89 of Victor, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Premier Genesee. He was born in Batavia, May 1, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Vangalio. He is preceded in death by his wife Mildred Vangalio. Mr. Vangalio was a proud Veteran and served in Japan during the Korean War. He...
Harry E. Lonnen Sr
Oct 17, 2021
Harry E. Lonnen Sr., 80 of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born July 11, 1941 in Medina, to the late Walter W. and Saloma J. (Seeley) Lonnen. He is preceded in death by two brothers Delbert and William “Billy” Lonnen. Mr. Lonnen was a proud United States Army Veteran....