Mattlene Gibson Smart
Feb 21, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mattlene Gibson Smart, who entered eternal rest on February 21, 2026. She passed gently at the home of her loving daughter, Cathy, in Chesnee, South Carolina, surrounded by the comfort of her family.
After a prolonged illness, Mattlene's loved ones find solace in the unwavering belief that she is now...
Anne K. Ireland
Feb 21, 2026
Anne K. Ireland, 84, of Batavia passed away on Saturday February 21, 2026 at Elderwood at Williamsville Nursing Home. She was born in Bennington, NY on July 28, 1941 to the late Michael and Stella (Plewa) Kaczmarek. In addition to her parents, Anne is predeceased by her husband; Richard Ireland; son Dennis Ireland; brother Michael Kaczmarek.
Anne worked alongside her husband’s...
Daniel J. Carr
Feb 20, 2026
Daniel J. Carr, 86, of East Pembroke, NY passed away on Friday, February 20,2026 with his loving family by his side. Born in Exeter, NH November 9, 1939 to Homer and May (Ducker) Carr.
He graduated from Batavia High School in 1957 and entered the US Army in June 1957. Daniel was stationed in Okinawa, Japan at Torii Station and was...
Donald A. Pehrson
Feb 18, 2026
Donald Adelmore Pehrson lived a full and active life until his death on February 18, 2026. He was 87 years old. Don was born in Mankato Minnesota on May 30, 1938, to Adelmore and Mildred Pehrson. He was preceded in death by his son’s Timothy and Michael Pehrson.He is survived by his wife Audrey (Olson) Pehrson and together they celebrated...
Agnes B. Taylor
Feb 12, 2026
Agnes B. Taylor, a longtime resident of Batavia, died February 12, 2026 at Eastside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, NY. She was born on January 20, 1925 in Rock Glen, NY to the late Alexander Seward Buchanan and Jeannette (Fettes) Buchanan. Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by her husband William W. Taylor and her daughter Patricia Oester; sisters Jennie Haines,...
Yolanda Bucceri
Feb 12, 2026
Yolanda Bucceri, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on November 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Art and Amelia Saraceni. She was predeceased by her husband Harry and was the sister of the late Mary, Thomas, Alfred, James “Jeep", Beatrice, Faye, Betty, Germaine and Anne.
Yolanda and her husband were beauticians in Oakfield and...
Thomas Hans Rittmeyer
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas Hans Rittmeyer of Byron, N.Y. was born on January 7, 1948 in Mannendorf, Switzerland, the son of Dr. Fritz and Verena (Pestalozzi) Rittmeyer. After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technicum at Winterthur, Switzerland, he came to the U.S, in 1973, and worked in the machining industry in Rochester for over 30 years. He and Deborah Gleason...
Laura L. O'Hearn
Feb 8, 2026
Laura O’Hearn, age 69, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Born on June 17, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of Delores and Harold Taggart. Laura was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Twardowski; her grandson, Zachary Twardowski; and her brother, Harold Taggart.
She is lovingly survived by her siblings, Randy Taggart, Lisa Elmore, and Tina Taggart. Laura’s greatest...
Donald P. Derk
Feb 3, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Donald P. Derk, who left this world on February 3rd 2026 at the age of 87, after brief health complications. His life was long, rich, and full - marked by love, laughter, and a generosity that touched everyone who knew him.
Born on August 24th, 1938, in Hazelton, PA, Don grew...
Richard K. Jensen
Jan 27, 2026
Richard K. Jensen, 84, of Corfu passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Roseau, Minnesota to the late Harry and Audrey (Helstad) Jensen. In addition to his parents, Rick is predeceased by his first wife; Mary (Carney) Jensen.
He is survived by his wife; Bettina Jensen; daughters Kelly (Greg Marble) Jensen of Darien,...
Lori Ann Waite
Jan 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lori Ann Waite, age 62, on January 25, 2026 peacefully in her home. She was born on February 21, 1963. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph & Frances Marcello, as well as her brother, Nicholas Marcello.
Lori was the pinnacle of her family, a shining...
Janet L. "Lucy" Taylor
Jan 24, 2026
Janet L. “Lucy” Taylor, 91, of Elba passed away on January 24, 2026 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Farmersville, NY on January 29, 1934 to the late Paul and Elce (Wilder) Slocum. She is predeceased by her husband; Richard H. Taylor; She was also predeceased in death by her brother; Keith Slocum of Florida; daughters...
Priscilla Violette Bobka
Jan 21, 2026
Priscilla Violette Bobka, 88 of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She was born October 12, 1937 in Presque Isle, ME, to the late Adrian and Anita (Cyr) Violette. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Bobka whom she married in 1964, sister, Jeanne Violette, brother-in-law Rudolph (Marilyn)...
Salvatrice Marble
Jan 18, 2026
Salvatrice Marble, affectionately known to all as "Sally," was born on March 27, 1928 in Mt. Morris, NY. Sally passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 97. A woman of wittiness and a joyful spirit, Sally was a friend to everyone she met.
Sally was the beloved wife of the late Darwin Marble; and together, they enjoyed their...
Evangeline Adele (Steen) DeLong
Jan 18, 2026
Affectionally known by family and friends as “Vee,” Evangeline Adele Steen DeLong, 89, was reunited with her beloved husband, Earl, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, on Sunday, January 18, 2026. One of eight siblings raised in LeRoy, Vee leaves behind her firecracker of a sister, Sally (Bob) Bickford of Caledonia. Memories of their mother brought Vee great...
Mary Anne Perkowski
Jan 11, 2026
Mary Anne Perkowski, 71, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1954, the daughter of the late Carl and Regina (Maley) Perkowski.
Mary Anne was known for her quiet strength and kind heart, her love of Prince, and her compassion for animals. She will be remembered for her devotion to family, especially her daughters Nicolle...
Matthew Marble
Jan 6, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Matthew Marble, who was taken from his family far too soon on January 6, 2026, at the age of 38. Though his time with us was cut short, the love he gave, the lessons he taught, and the memories he created will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew...
Ronald D. Davis
Jan 2, 2026
Ronald D. Davis, 83, of Holley passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born November 9, 1942 in Hilton, to the late Rex and Delores (Powell) Davis. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia (Forsythe) Davis.
Ronald was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for many years...
Betty A. Avery
Jan 1, 2026
Betty A. Avery, 81, of Basom passed away on January 1, 2026 at her home. She was born in Arizona on August 6, 1944. In addition other parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband: Daniel Avery.
In loving memory of our purple grandma, there are people who leave fingerprints on your heart forever, and our beloved grandma was one of them....
Michael C. Anderson Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Michael C. Anderson, Sr., 73 of Elba, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. He was born January 15, 1952 in Batavia, to the late Oscar and Ruth (Palone) Anderson. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Carole (Augello) Anderson in 2014, sister-in-law, Lorraine Anderson, brothers-in-law, Charles Augello Jr and Frank “Beech” Augello.
Mike was a quiet...
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