Obituary Listings

Virginia T. Tresco

Virginia T. Tresco

Sep 26, 2020

Virginia T. Tresco, 88 of Corfu, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at ECMC in Buffalo. She was born June 28, 1932 in Batavia, to the late Gerald (Irene Colantonio) Tresco. She is preceded in death by sister Shirley (Gary) Cox, grand-nephew Nicholas DiMartino and brother-in-law Francis Penkaszyk. Ms. Tresco worked for over 40 years at Farmers Protection...

Francis H. "Frank" Hemmerich

Francis H. "Frank" Hemmerich

Sep 19, 2020

Francis H. (Frank) Hemmerich, 66, passed away on September 19, 2020. He was born at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, Florida on March 23, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Batavia. Predeceased by his mother Vera (Hemmerich) Leone, Father Francis Hemmerich; brother Louis A. Leone. Surviving family members include step father Louis Leone, sister Debbie Hemmerich-Olsowsky, brother...

Ila Elizabeth Comeau

Ila Elizabeth Comeau

Sep 7, 2020

Our dear mother Ila Elizabeth Comeau passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 7, 2020 at the NYS Veterans’s Home in Batavia, New York where she received loving care for the past five years. Ila was a long-time resident of Elm Street in Rouses Point NY. She was noted for her delicious pies and cookies, and...

Gary  A. Floar

Gary A. Floar

Aug 29, 2020

Gary A. Floar, 78, of Batavia, formerly of Lyndonville and Rochester, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2020. Gary was born on August 29, 1942 in Syracuse to the late Burnett and Florence Floar. In addition to his parents, Gary is predeceased by two brothers; Burnett and Neil Floar both of Rochester. Gary enjoyed the...

Patricia L.  "Tricia" Augello

Patricia L. "Tricia" Augello

Aug 28, 2020

Patricia L. “Tricia” Augello, 49 of Elba, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1970 in Batavia to Norman (Linda Vereecken) Augello of Elba. Tricia was a 1989 graduate of Elba Central School and then obtained an Associate’s Degree from Genesee Community College....

Charles A. Tracey

Charles A. Tracey

Aug 26, 2020

Charles A. Tracey, 82, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Charles B. and Anna (McGeachy) Tracey. Charles worked as a Prison Guard at Attica Correctional Facility for 20 years. He enjoyed camping, doing yard work and loved...

Paul  Gary Gluck

Paul Gary Gluck

Aug 24, 2020

Paul Gary Gluck, 78, passed away peacefully Monday (8/24) morning surrounded by his family at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida. Born the youngest of five children to Frederick and Hazel Gluck, Paul carved out a truly remarkable life for himself. After graduating from the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1965, Paul married his high-school sweetheart Lorraine...

Richard A. Macklem

Richard A. Macklem

Aug 21, 2020

Richard A. Macklem, 63, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday August 21, 2020 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born on July 29, 1957 in Buffalo to the late Robert W.D. and Marion (Dodd) Macklem. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his son in law; Isaac M. Styer “Ike”. Rick was a...

Diana F. Cooley

Diana F. Cooley

Aug 11, 2020

Diana F. Cooley, 69, of Batavia passed away on August 11, 2020 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Facility. She was born on November 14, 1950 in Buffalo to the late Arthur and Frances (Gonyea) Defoe. Diana worked for many years as a dog groomer and trainer. She loved all of her animals very much. She enjoyed doing arts and...

Donald J. Taylor

Donald J. Taylor

Aug 11, 2020

Donald J. Taylor, 59, of Batavia passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Buffalo on November 6, 1960 to Clarence Taylor of Central Square, NY and Gloria (Abbarno) Taylor of Liverpool, NY. Don, or Uncle Donny as his cousins and nieces called him, was an athlete in his youth, a lifelong...

Ruth Irene Blossom

Ruth Irene Blossom

Aug 8, 2020

Ruth Irene Blossom, 99, of Batavia passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Facility. She was born on June 23, 1921 in Batavia to the late Rudolph and (Marion Buckley) Bosseler. Ruth is predeceased by her husband; Ward N. Blossom who passed away in 1998; brother Raymond Bosseler; sister Dorothy Maley; grandsons Stephen Blossom...

Donald Lewis "Corky" Campbell Jr.

Donald Lewis "Corky" Campbell Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

Donald Lewis “Corky” Campbell Jr, 79 of Elba passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Don was born February 7, 1941 in Ripley, NY; to the late Donald Campbell Sr. and Hattie P. (Kessler) Rist. He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Ellen Jean Fuller and step-daughter Diane (Douglas) Ridder. Don worked...

Charles  M. Mogavero

Charles M. Mogavero

Aug 1, 2020

Charles M. Mogavero, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on January 13, 1947 in Batavia, to the late Samuel (Mary Rose Recchio) Mogavero. He is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen (Rybarczyk) Mogavero and brother Ralph “Rick” Mogarvero. Mr. Mogavero retired from the...

William A. "Billy"  Sheron Iii

William A. "Billy" Sheron Iii

Jul 20, 2020

William A. "Billy" Sheron III, 36, of Buffalo, NY Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Billy was born in Batavia on April 24th, 1984. He was a graduate of Batavia High School class of 2002 and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant after earning a Bachelor's and Master's...

Sterling  J. Stroman

Sterling J. Stroman

Jul 19, 2020

Sterling J. Stroman, 55 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1965 to the late Caesar Stroman Jr. Sterling worked for 20 years at GCASA/Atwater in Batavia. He was a huge Denver Broncos fan and loved the Buffalo Sabres too. He enjoyed backyard BBQ’s, sharing his endless...

Margaret K. "Maggie" Mcintyre

Margaret K. "Maggie" Mcintyre

Jul 15, 2020

Margaret K. “Maggie” McIntyre, 72 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 12, 1947 to the late John (Gerarda VandeKieft) McIntyre. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Leiser (2003); brother John “Jack” McIntyre Jr. Maggie worked for years at United Memorial Medical Center....

Michael  L. Pridmore

Michael L. Pridmore

Jul 4, 2020

Michael L. Pridmore, 62 of Elba, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born in Batavia, on September 20, 1957 to the late Lawrence (Carol Ryan) Pridmore. Mike worked for many years as a mechanic at Offhaus Farms, Inc. in Elba. He loved his dogs, his family and most of all his grandchildren. He is survived by...

Paul George Peterson

Paul George Peterson

Jul 2, 2020

Paul George Peterson, 68, of Darien Center, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born June 6, 1952 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Robert Berthel and Phyllis (Conforti) Peterson, raised by Phyllis and Chester Peterson. He is survived by children Amanda C. Peterson (David Cowen) and Shawn Casey; grandchildren Kameya DeHaan, Bryce Casey, and Zayne...

Evelyn M. Sanders

Evelyn M. Sanders

Jul 1, 2020

Evelyn M. Sanders, 86 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Premier Genesee. She was born in Batavia on January 10, 1934 to the late Floyd (Ethel Greenman) Thomas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Clair Sanders, daughter Linda Sanders, sons David and Michael Sanders; son-in-law David Gendron; sisters Betty Baker, Carol Sevor...

John K. Waldron

John K. Waldron

Jun 25, 2020

John K. Waldron, 65 of Holley, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He was born on April 15, 1955 in Batavia to the late John (Ethel Mathes) Waldron. John worked for 38 years at Graham Manufacturing in Batavia. He was an avid hunter and lifetime member of Holley Rod and Gun Club. John...