Obituary Listings

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...

Barbara A. Lexer

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

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

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

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....

Arta  J. Mcghan

Arta J. Mcghan

Oct 15, 2021

Arta J. McGhan, 69 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Batavia, January 31, 1952 to the late Walter V. and Alice (Hottois) Pawelski. She is preceded in death by her son Michael McGhan and brother Walter L. Pawleski. She is survived by sisters, Wallene...

John M. Deleo

John M. Deleo

Oct 9, 2021

John M. Deleo, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Premier Genesee. He was born September 29, 1932 in Batavia, to the late Nicholas and Dominica (Colangelo) Deleo. He is preceded in death by siblings, Mary (Emmet) Elmore, Anna Deleo, Antoinette Deleo, Frank (Sarah) Deleo, Yolanda (Ronald) Phillips and Louis (Lorraine) Deleo. Mr. Deleo...

Regina M. Haxton

Regina M. Haxton

Oct 9, 2021

Regina M. Haxton, 89, of Batavia passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center under hospice care. She was born in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Alice. Regina is predeceased by brothers; Leo (Delores) and Robert. In 1955, she married William R. Haxton who predeceased her in 1997. Regina was a...

Joan  Louise (Chatt)  Ferry

Joan Louise (Chatt) Ferry

Oct 8, 2021

Joan “Joanie” Louise (Chatt) Ferry, 81, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of October 8, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. Joanie was born September 2, 1940 in Batavia to Anthony and Gladys Chatt. She was retired from the Alexander Central School District where she was an extraordinary Chef / Kitchen Manager. She...

Marion E. "Betty" Wullich

Marion E. "Betty" Wullich

Oct 7, 2021

Marion E. “Betty” Wullich, 90, of Batavia passed away peacefully with her son by her side on October 7, 2021 . Mrs. Wullich was a resident of the New York State Veteran’s Home at Batavia the last several years. Mrs. Wullich was born on July 1, 1931 in Wellsville, NY to William and Marion (Senft) Whelpley. She graduated from...

Marion E. Kohl

Marion E. Kohl

Oct 4, 2021

Marion E. Kohl, 102, of Rochester, formerly of LeRoy, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Ann’s Community Home in Rochester. She was born May 22, 1919 in Syracuse to the late George and June (Babcock) Cook. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold J. Kohl Sr. and a grandson J.D. Kohl. Mrs. Kohl...

Betty Dorothy Tracy

Betty Dorothy Tracy

Oct 1, 2021

Betty Dorothy Tracy (Roberts) passed quietly of natural causes at her home in Batavia, NY on Friday morning, October 1, 2021.She was surrounded by her loving family and was listening to her favorite music by the late Johnnie Ray. She was 89 years old. Betty was a native of London (Edmonton), England and moved to Batavia in 1957 after...