Obituary Listings

Richard M. Potwora

Richard M. Potwora

Jul 7, 2021

Richard M. Potwora, 62, of Batavia passed away on July 7, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on May 12, 1959 to the late Richard and Barbara (Johnson) Potwora. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his wife; Mary (Stevens) Potwora. Richard worked for many years at Syntec Optics in Rochester. He...

Sevia Joan "Joani" Tatarka

Sevia Joan "Joani" Tatarka

Jul 5, 2021

Sevia Joan “Joani” Tatarka, 71, of Batavia passed away on July 5, 2021. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico on June 19, 1950 to the late Joe Cephus and Fern (Turner) Daniels. Joani was a loving wife to Bob, a loving and doting mom to Rob, Chris and Melissa and an exceptional grandmother to Alayna, Kylie, Casey, Alex,...

Larry L. Hinz

Larry L. Hinz

Jun 30, 2021

Larry L. Hinz, Sr, 81 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Laurel, DE on August 12, 1939 to the late Frank (Josephine Hoffman) Hinz. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret (Johnston) Hinz, brothers, William and Frank Hinz, sister Patricia Johnston. Larry worked as...

Patrick D. Suozzi

Patrick D. Suozzi

Jun 21, 2021

Patrick D. Suozzi, 85, of Medina, passed away on Monday June 21, 2021 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born in Batavia on July 7, 1935 to the late Pasquale and Teresa (Longobardi) Suozzi. In addition to his parents, Patrick is predeceased by his wife; Theresa (Riso) Suozzi; brothers Joseph and Paul Suozzi; Patrick...

Charles B. Hoffman

Charles B. Hoffman

Jun 18, 2021

Charles B. Hoffman, 78 of Pavilion, NY passed on June 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Charlie or Chuck, as he was known by many was a proud dairy farmer and active member of the agricultural community. He enjoyed reviewing history facts, the art of woodworking, traveling with friends (Tom & Sharon) and always learning new things....

Ralph F. Esten Jr.

Ralph F. Esten Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

Ralph F Esten Jr., 40, of Oakfield, NY passed away June 8, 2021 after a long courageous battle of Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. He was born June 11, 1980 in Batavia to Ralph F Esten Sr. and the late Laurie B (Easterbrook) Esten. Husband to Michelle (Kastelic) Esten. Father & Father in law to Matt & Amanda Kastelic. Grandfather (Dayta)...

Clifford H. Thompson

Clifford H. Thompson

Jun 6, 2021

Clifford H. Thompson, 96, of Bergen passed away peacefully on Sunday June 6, 2021 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. He was born on December 5, 1924 in Batavia to the late Glenn and Zelda (Haywood) Thompson. In addition to his parents, Clifford was predeceased by his loving wife; Arlene (Luplow) Thompson; sons Wayne and Scott Thompson; brother...

Gail M. Joyce

Gail M. Joyce

Jun 6, 2021

Gail M. Joyce, 67 of E. Pembroke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born on February 9, 1954 in Batavia to Jean (Pfalzer) Ewert of E. Pembroke and the late Richard Ewert. Gail enjoyed woodworking and gardening. She cherished the time she spent with her granddaughters. She is survived by her...

Maria T. Marzano

Maria T. Marzano

Jun 6, 2021

Maria T. Marzano, 72, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Oakfield passed away on June 6, 2021 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. She was born in Batavia on June 25, 1948 to the late Thomas (Rose Monachino) Tambe. She is also preceded in death by a sister; Roseanne Tambe. Mrs. Marzano was the “Maria” in Tony &...

Evelyn  M. Davis-Weatherly

Evelyn M. Davis-Weatherly

May 27, 2021

Evelyn M. (Eve) Davis-Weatherly, 50, passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021 at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California in the loving arms of her husband. She was born on August 22, 1970 in Geislingen, Germany to William R. & Mary L. (Arena) Davis III. Evelyn is survived by her husband: Jeffrey Weatherly; a step-granddaughter Jasmyne...

Patricia "Patty" Hess

Patricia "Patty" Hess

May 17, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Hess, 67, of Rochester, formerly Le Roy, passed away on May 17, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Batavia. She was born in Hornell on May 7, 1954 to the late Leon Hess II and Marta (Pascoe, Hess) Gardner. Patty grew up in Le Roy where she graduated from Le Roy High School in...

Jane  E. Costanzo

Jane E. Costanzo

May 17, 2021

Jane E. Costanzo, 86, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Monday May 17, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1935 in Utica to the late Patrick and Annie (Clermont) Mullen. In addition to her parents, Jane is predeceased by her children; Timothy and infant daughter Nadine; brothers Patrick Jr., Thomas and Robert Mullen; sisters Shirley Kloczkowski and Theresa...

Pearl Jean Rowe

Pearl Jean Rowe

May 16, 2021

Batavia - Pearl Jean Rowe, age 97, of Pratt Road, passed away Sunday morning (May 16, 2021) at home in the loving presence of her family. Jean was born December 21, 1923 in Ashland, Kentucky, the fourth child of Malcolm Grame and Gladys Preston Flannery. She graduated from Riverside High School, Riverside, New York in 1942. She married her...

James  M. Karas

James M. Karas

May 13, 2021

James M. Karas, 64, of Batavia passed away on May 13, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1957 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Clara Jachimowicz) Karas. He is preceded in death by his brother Joseph Karas. Jim was an avid reader, huge sports fan, he loved the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Orioles. He was a kind man...

Tom Morris Jr.

Tom Morris Jr.

May 11, 2021

Tom Morris Jr., 90, of Batavia passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1930 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Tom Morris Sr. and Oma (Campbell) Morris; also predeceased by son in law Richard Hess. He is survived by his beloved wife; Vivian (Allbee, Gromlovits) Morris; loving father of daughters; Carol...

Martha Shepard-Rimmer

Martha Shepard-Rimmer

May 7, 2021

Martha Shepard-Rimmer, 65 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021 surrounded by her family at Gateway Home in Attica. She was born on August 11, 1955 in Batavia to the late Allen (Barbara Orlowski) Shepard. Martha is a Batavia High School and Genesee Community College graduate. She is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from...

George F. Cond Iv

George F. Cond Iv

May 5, 2021

George F. Cond IV, 50, of Batavia passed away on May 5, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1970 in Batavia to the late George F. Cond III and the late Linda (Conibear) Cond. George worked as a landscaper for Maple Ridge Landscaping in Corfu for many years. He enjoyed building models, especially model tractor trailers, riding his...

Scott R. Graham

Scott R. Graham

Apr 30, 2021

Scott R. Graham of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2021 at the age of 56. Scott, the son of the late Richard “Dick” Graham and Cynthia (nee Palicki) Rodkey, he graduated from Batavia HS and ECC. He worked within the dental laboratory field for over 30 years. He was proud owner of Batavia Dental Laboratory for the...

Carol A.  Childs

Carol A. Childs

Apr 29, 2021

Carol A. Childs, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born July 12, 1940 in Batavia, daughter of the late Joseph (Carmel Cappiello) Messina. She is preceded in death by her husband David Childs in 2008 and a sister Sara Petroline. Carol worked for many years at...

Tereza E. Nogueira

Tereza E. Nogueira

Apr 29, 2021

Tereza E. Nogueira, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Tereza was born in 1940 in Salvador City, Brazil, daughter of the late Francisco (Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her sisters; Aida and Lucia Nogueira. Tereza came to the United States in 1961 and has...