Paul C. Davis
Mar 9, 2021
Paul C. Davis, 72, of Batavia passed away on March 9, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Delbridge) Davis. In addition to his parents, Paul is predeceased by his brother; Donald Davis. He is survived by his children; James Davis of Batavia and Joyce Green of South Jordon, Utah;...
Louis F. "Lou" Piacente
Mar 6, 2021
Louis F. “Lou” Piacente, of Batavia, the son of the late Ralph and Carmela (Caruso) Piacente, was 85 years old and died peacefully in the intensive care unit at Unity Hospital from illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife BettyAnn (Davis) Piacente who was his “high school sweet heart” who passed in 2001. He was never...
Robert E. Sigl
Mar 3, 2021
Robert E. Sigl, 70, of Batavia passed away on March 3, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1950 to the late Ronald and Rita (Kinnen) Sigl. In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his brother; Steven Sigl. He is survived by his wife of 33 years; Donna Sigl; Son Michael Sigl; sister...
Viola M. Kerr
Mar 1, 2021
Viola Marie (Oakes) Kerr (Vi), peacefully passed at the aged of 87 on March 1, 2021 under the loving care of Crossroads House in Batavia New York. Viola, the daughter of Norman and Jessie (Morey) Oakes was born in Lockport, New York on March 13, 1933. She was pre-deceased by her two brothers, Harold and Roy Oakes and her...
Patricia Ann Messina
Feb 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Messina of Batavia passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, after a brief illness. Patty was born on January 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor Tatarka. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and soon after began working at THE DAILY NEWS where she continued to work for many years. In later life, Patty...
Carole Ann Chatt
Feb 25, 2021
Carole Ann Chatt, 78 of Batavia and Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 23, 1942 in Batavia, New York to the late Joseph and Jennie (Rizzo) Megliore. She is preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Dombrowski who died in 1991. Carole was a longtime waitress at...
Viola V. Ostrowski
Feb 24, 2021
Viola V. Ostrowski, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born on June 24, 1931 in Elba, to the late John and Helena Bonk. She is preceded in death by children Brenda Pellet, Timothy and Christopher Ostrowski, daughter-in-law Barbara Ostrowski, sisters Alice, Gracie and Anita. Mrs. Ostrowski was a very loving, caring mother...
Julia Barniak
Feb 23, 2021
Julia Barniak, 82, of Pavilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 23, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1939 in Batavia to the late Joseph and Mary (Zalenski) Barniak. Julia was a long time Secretary / Bookkeeper at Western New York Concrete in Batavia. She will be remembered as a very hard worker and was loved dearly by...
Valerie V. Difalco
Feb 19, 2021
Valerie V. DiFalco, 95, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday Febraury 19, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1925 in Buffalo to the late Peter and Ida (Schiavi) Sinibaldi. In addition to her parents, Valerie is predeceased by her husband; Sebastian DiFalco in 1995; siblings Richard (Millie) Sinibaldi, Victoria (Joseph) Piccolo,...
Ruth Joan Knorr
Feb 15, 2021
Batavia - Ruth Joan Knorr, 83, passed peacefully onto Heaven on Monday February 15, 2021 at Premier Genesee in Batavia with the love of her sister by her side. She was born on October 8, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA., the daughter of the late Raymond H. and Mary M. Knorr of Batavia. She is also predeceased by her brother;...
Dr. Antoinette M. Cecere
Feb 10, 2021
Dr. Antoinette M. Cecere, a lifelong resident of Llewellyn Park, New Jersey passed away on February 10, 2021 surrounded by loving friends and family at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her parents; Jacob A. Cecere of Newark, NJ and Mary (Strollo) Cecere of Batavia. Dr. Cecere received her B.S. in Biomedical...
Elizabeth "Liz" Mccurdy
Feb 8, 2021
Elizabeth “Liz” McCurdy, 76, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born July 6, 1944 to the late Adelbert and Katherine Merry. She is preceded in death by her husband David L. McCurdy, whom she married September 20, 1969. Liz was a lifelong Batavia resident and graduate of Notre Dame High School and Rochester Institute...
Myrtle "Mert" Gilbert
Feb 6, 2021
Myrtle “Mert” Gilbert, 97 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Villages of Orleans in Albion. She was born April 29, 1923 to the late Alfred C. (Margaret Kinsella) Baker. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl E. Gilbert whom she married November 8, 1941 and he passed away January 3, 1993. Also preceded...
Dell L. Griffith
Feb 3, 2021
Dell L. Griffith, 87 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Premier Genesee. He was born August 20, 1933 in Franklinville, NY to the late Harry (Eleanor Smith) Griffith. He is preceded in death by his wife Lillian (Gibson) Griffith and a sister Carol Fite. Dell was the oldest and only son of six children. He...
Paul Laudico Sr.
Feb 3, 2021
Paul Laudico Sr., 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 3rd, 2021. He was born October 27th, 1957 to the late Charles (Karen) and Rita Laudico. Paul was known and loved by so many. He was a well-respected and hardworking union carpenter in Buffalo until his retirement. He loved nature and animals, especially his dogs. He made the best breakfasts...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Moore
Feb 2, 2021
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Moore, 72 of Batavia, passed away on February 2, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1948 in Batavia to the late Frank Moore and Marilyn (Edgerton) Moore Beechler. She is preceded in death by sister Susan Dilcher. Betty was a Professional Registered Nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was a Deacon and longtime member of...
Josephine M. Garofalo
Feb 2, 2021
Josephine M. Garofalo, 78 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1942 in Cuylerville, to the late Leonard (Angelina Zanghi) Celentano. She is preceded in death by a brother Michael Mead. Josephine worked alongside her husband for many years at Garofalo Construction and West Main Enterprises. She...
Rita Mary Pietrovito
Jan 31, 2021
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell Rita Mary Pietrovito, 93, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at home in Huntersville, NC. She was the wife of the late Anthony C. Pietrovito. Born in Batavia, NY on June 29, 1927, and raised in LeRoy, Mom was the thirteenth of sixteen...
Mary J. George
Jan 26, 2021
Mary J. George, 90, of Batavia, passed away after a short stay at Premier Genesee on January 26, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1930 in Elba, to the late Stanley and Josephine (Swiergula) Zielinski. She is predeceased by her husband, Bernard George, grandson Alan, siblings, Stella Syzmanski, Sophia Kingdom, Ann Surman and Julian Zielinski. Mary worked for...
Michael W. Porter
Jan 26, 2021
Michael W. Porter, 65, of Churchville, passed away on January 26, 2021 at Unity Hospital, Rochester. He was born on July 24, 1955 in Batavia, to the late Carlton J. “Jack” Porter, Jr. and Dorothy (Klimajeski) Porter. He is predeceased by his brother, Stephen J. Porter and niece Dorothea Johnson. Mike was a life-long farmer and owner of Porter...


