Obituary Listings

Gregory  B. Beardsley

Gregory B. Beardsley

Dec 12, 2021

Gregory B. Beardsley, 36, of Blasdell, passed away on December 12, 2021 in Tonawanda. He was born in Warsaw on January 2, 1985 to Randy Beardsley of Boston, MA., and Donna (Ken) Monaco of Blasdell. Greg worked as an electrician for DJ Beardsley & Sons in Castile and was huge Miami Dolphins fan. He was a Seneca Native American....

Charles J. Guzdek Sr.

Charles J. Guzdek Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

Charles J. Guzdek, Sr., 71, of Corfu passed away on December 7, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Buffalo on August 26, 1950 to the late Edward J. and Elverna S. (Lommer) Guzdek. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by his wife; Nancy (Buck) Guzdek; brother Edward W. Guzdek Sr. Chuck was a...

Nellie May Grasso

Nellie May Grasso

Dec 6, 2021

Nellie May Grasso, 83, of Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Oak Manor Health Care in Largo, FL. She was born January 5, 1938 in Bergen to late Everette and Elsie (Keidel) Shamp. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Patsy Grasso, brothers, Ronald, Adelbert and William Shamp. Mrs. Grasso owned and operated...

Barbara Schum Mazur

Barbara Schum Mazur

Dec 6, 2021

Barbara Schum Mazur 84, of Batavia passed away Monday December 6, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born September 18, 1937 in Brockport, NY; a daughter of the late Maynard J. Schum Sr. and Evelyn (Meyers) Schum. In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by a brother Maynard J. Schum Jr., sister Nancy Schum Nowry, and grandson...

Thomas M. Adams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...