Obituary Listings

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....

Leslie D. Wotherspoon

Leslie D. Wotherspoon

Nov 28, 2020

Leslie D. Wotherspoon, 85, of Darien, NY passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Buffalo on March 29, 1935 to the late David and Katherine (Neidermeyer) Wotherspoon. In addition to his parents, Leslie is predeceased by a brother; Clark Wotherspoon and sister, Janet Holmes. After serving in the Naval...

Betty A. Ward

Betty A. Ward

Nov 27, 2020

Betty A. Ward, 67 of Batavia, passed away peacefully Friday, November 27, 2020 at Premier Genesee in Batavia. She was born July 16, 1953 in Wellsville, NY to the late Merle (Marjorie Gardner) Butler. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Charles Ward. Betty worked at Genesee Community College. Surviving is her daughter Marjorie (Mike) Richmond of...

Thomas V. Glair

Thomas V. Glair

Nov 25, 2020

Thomas V. Glair died on November 25, 2020 at his Batavia home after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 9, 1946 in Buffalo to the late Joseph and Henrietta (Rush) Glair. In addition to his parents, Thomas is predeceased by his sisters; Eleanor O’Dwyer, Henrietta Glair and Theresa Lillis; brother Joseph Glair. Mr. Glair, who greatly expanded...

Joseph  S. Marcello

Joseph S. Marcello

Nov 20, 2020

Joseph S. Marcello, 92 of Batavia, passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. He was born January 9, 1928 in Batavia, to the late Genaro (Frances Moretti) Marcello. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Nicholas Marcello who passed away in 2016, brothers Alex and Frank Marcello. Mr. Marcello...

Beverly J. Barnes

Beverly J. Barnes

Nov 15, 2020

Beverly J. Barnes passed away peacefully Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Le Roy Village Green. Beverly was born January 19, 1931 in Batavia, the daughter of the late William and Martha Menzie Myers. She is predeceased by her husbands, Alexander MacPherson and Rolland Barnes, a sister, Jean Brown and grandson Bryan K Woodruff. Beverly was a 1948 graduate...

Renee Miller

Renee Miller

Nov 10, 2020

Renee Miller, 70, of Wyoming passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Batavia on January 18, 1950 to the late George and Doris (Parker) Lear. Renee worked for many years at Wyoming Central School, the Penny Saver and Sylvania in Batavia. She enjoyed baking, traveling, camping,...

Anne Marie Moore

Anne Marie Moore

Nov 6, 2020

Anne Marie Moore, suddenly passed away Friday November 6, with her loving husband by her side. Anne is predeceased by her children Lisa and Patrick Moore; father Earl E. Gilbert; sister Patti Zigrossi father -in-law Leon Moore Sr and brother-in-law Andrew Zigrossi. She is survived by her adoring husband Leon Moore Jr of Elba; mother Myrtle Gilbert; daughters Mary...

Roger J. Grazioplene Sr.

Roger J. Grazioplene Sr.

Nov 6, 2020

Roger J. Grazioplene Sr. 76, of Batavia, passed away from health complications with his loving son by his side on November 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Roger was born in Batavia, June 9, 1944 to the late Alfonso Grazioplene and Jane (Olkucki) Grazioplene Van Buskirk and step-son to the late Floyd Van Buskirk. He is preceded...