Obituary Listings

Doris M. Boyce

Doris M. Boyce

Jan 5, 2021

Doris M. Boyce, 95, of Le Roy, passed away Tuesday night, January 5, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. She was born April 14, 1925 in Batavia, the oldest child of the late Cecil and Mary (Linsler) Goodemote in Batavia, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly fifty...

James D. Orr

James D. Orr

Jan 5, 2021

James D. Orr, 75, of Alexander, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late James (Ethlyn Drake) Orr. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine Hyer, Judi Cross, Eve McAlister; a brother, John Orr; and a granddaughter, Tara Parsons. Jim...

Leslie "Duke" Tash

Leslie "Duke" Tash

Dec 30, 2020

Leslie (Duke) Tash , 83, of Batavia went to be the with our Lord on December, 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1937 in Batavia to the late Dayton & Dorothy Tash. He is preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Shirley (Leffel) Tash in 2019. He served...

Joseph J. Versage Jr

Joseph J. Versage Jr

Dec 30, 2020

Joseph J Versage Jr, age 58, of Conesus, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on December 30th, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in the arms of his wife. He was born on September 10th, 1962, in Batavia, son of the late Joseph Versage and Bonnie Versage of Batavia. Joe was a graduate of Batavia City Schools and The...

Richard Charles Mancuso, Jr.

Richard Charles Mancuso, Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

His smile was as infectious as it was beautiful, and the welcome gift that he gave to others was laughter. Ricky always had an arsenal of comic genius up his sleeve to make sure that those around him were always smiling, but his kind heart and his deep soul were the important gifts that he generously shared with everyone....

Samuel  R. Oddo

Samuel R. Oddo

Dec 27, 2020

Samuel R. Oddo, 90 of Batavia, passed away on December 27, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Batavia, on October 19, 1930 to the late Salvatore (Antoniette Irrera) Oddo. He is preceded in death by siblings William, Nicholas and Anthony Oddo, Sara Passamonte, Angeline Oliver and Anna DiStefano. After High School, Sam worked at Doehler-Jarvis...

James A. Worthington

James A. Worthington

Dec 23, 2020

James A. Worthington, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Silver Creek, NY on January 11, 1938 to the late Charles (Irene Ransom) Worthington. He is preceded in death by a brother Richard Worthington and sister Joyce Kelly. Mr. Worthington worked for many years at Gerber Products...

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish

Dec 22, 2020

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22nd. He was the husband of Joanne (Camburn). Carl and Joanne were married on September 1, 1962, celebrating 58 years of marriage. He was born in Hawthorne, PA on March 21st, 1940, son of the late Ott and Myrtle Hepler Bish. In addition...

James A.  "Sarce" Saraceni

James A. "Sarce" Saraceni

Dec 20, 2020

James A. “Sarce” “Jim” Saraceni, 56, of Batavia passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Batavia. He was born in Batavia, N.Y., on June 27, 1964, to Anthony “Red” and Marcella “Marcy” (O’Neil) Saraceni. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy and then worked for O-AT-KA Milk Products for 29...

Robert  G. Holley

Robert G. Holley

Dec 18, 2020

Robert G. Holley, 74 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born January 3, 1946 in Buffalo to the late Alice Schultz. He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie (Hickey) Holley. Mr. Holley is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, member of the Marine Corps...

Ralph D. Parise, Jr.

Ralph D. Parise, Jr.

Dec 16, 2020

Ralph D Parise, Jr, 85, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, December 16th. He was the husband of Joan (Meyers). Ralph and Joan were married on June 28th, 1958, celebrating 62 years of marriage. He was born in Alexander on May 20th, 1935, son of the late Ralph and Mary Avino Parise. In addition to his wife,...

Ann Marie Kennedy

Ann Marie Kennedy

Dec 16, 2020

Ann Marie Kennedy, 86 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Batavia, the only child of J. Cole and Norma A. (Stahlbusch) Kennedy on February 25, 1934. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1951 where she was active in the Chorister and the Choral Club. Following graduation she commenced...

Gary F. Hickey

Gary F. Hickey

Dec 15, 2020

Gary F. Hickey, 80, of Darien passed away on December 15, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Buffalo, NY on June 7, 1940 to the late Frederick and Gladys May (Brower) Hickey. Gary worked as a block and brick mason for many years. His family offers their sincere gratitude to his nephew Michael, for...

Timothy  R. Geyer

Timothy R. Geyer

Dec 13, 2020

Timothy R. Geyer, 61 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born May 3, 1959 in Lancaster to Bernice (Lindstedt) Geyer of Lancaster and the late Robert Geyer. He is preceded in death by his cherished Uncle Roy Lindstedt. After 33 years Tim retired from the D.O.T this past April....

Eleanore Rose Mancuso Cecero

Eleanore Rose Mancuso Cecero

Dec 8, 2020

Born May 13, 1923, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Peter and Lucy Mancuso, the eldest daughter and one of five children. She was raised on the West Side, attended public schools, and graduated from Girls’ Vocational High School. In 1950, she married Dominic Cecero and relocated with him to Batavia, N.Y., where she lived for 64 years. Together, they raised...

Wayne D. Foster

Wayne D. Foster

Dec 6, 2020

Wayne D. Foster ~ Age 76, of Elba, died at home in the comfort of his two loving daughters on December 6, 2020, after his long and courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in St. Albans, VT on April 29, 1944, a son of the late Frederick and Kathleen (Paxman) Foster. Wayne’s work on the family farm delayed...

Donald A. "Magoo" Suozzi

Donald A. "Magoo" Suozzi

Dec 4, 2020

Donald A. “Magoo” Suozzi , 86, of Batavia passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia where he was receiving short term rehabilitative care. He was born in Batavia in 1934 to Daniel and Jenny Teresi Suozzi. Don was fortunate to be raised by his father “Danny Boy” and his loving Uncle Joe...

Lawrence K. "Larry" Darch

Lawrence K. "Larry" Darch

Dec 4, 2020

Lawrence K. (Larry) Darch of Cheektowaga, NY, entered into rest earlier this month at the age of 79. Mr. Darch, originally from Batavia, is survived by his wife Dolores (Kress) Darch. He was predeceased by his wife Annette (Cintorino) Darch. Larry is survived by their children, Lawrence Darch and Lynn Shaner and three wonderful grandchildren. In addition, Larry is...

Douglas  L. Sprung

Douglas L. Sprung

Dec 1, 2020

Douglas L. Sprung, 64 of LeRoy, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1956 in Batavia to the late Clayton Sprung and Grace Ann (Bob) Sullivan of Stafford. He is preceded in death by a brother Donald Sprung. Mr. Sprung worked for Torrey Farms Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to...

Matilda A. Syracuse

Matilda A. Syracuse

Nov 30, 2020

Matilda A. Syracuse, 99 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 30, 2020 at her home. She was born August 5, 1921 in Perkinsville, NY to the late Leo (Mary Fabio) Azzi. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph D. Syracuse (1997), siblings Charles Azzi, Veronica Martin and Barbara Leone. Mrs....