Obituary Listings

Marcella Hennessey

Marcella Hennessey

Jan 13, 2021

Marcella Hennessey, 90, of Le Roy passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the Le Roy Village Green. She was born in Buffalo on February 12, 1930 to the late Cecil and Ruby Carroll. In addition to her parents, Marcella is predeceased by her husband; Richard Hennessey Marcella was a talented artist and an avid gardener. She is...

Frank J.  Gallo

Frank J. Gallo

Jan 12, 2021

Frank J. Gallo, 87, of Batavia passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Facility. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Oakfield to the late Rosario and Mary (Marabella) Gallo. In addition to his parents, Frank is predeceased by his son; John J. Gallo; grandson Vincent Gallo; siblings Anthony (Rose) Gallo, John Gallo,...

Dorothy E. Taylor

Dorothy E. Taylor

Jan 10, 2021

Dorothy E. Taylor, 103, of Warsaw formerly of Batavia passed away on January 10, 2021 at the East Side Nursing Home. She was born on May 12, 1917 in Batavia to the late Harold and Catherine Cummings. In addition to her parents, Dorothy is predeceased by her husband; Arthur J. Taylor; brother Donald Cummings; sisters Marion Cummings and Ruth...

Martin  Charles "Marty"  Will

Martin Charles "Marty" Will

Jan 10, 2021

Martin Charles Will “Marty”, of Florida, passed away at his home on January 10, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1953 in Batavia to Junamae Will Qutermous of Batavia and the late John V. Will. Marty was predeceased by his sister; Christine Will and stepfather; Paul Qutermous. Marty was a skilled carpenter. He lived in the Fort Lauderdale...

Celia Klein

Celia Klein

Jan 6, 2021

Celia Klein, 94, of Batavia, passed away due to complications from COViD-19 on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born August 3, 1926 in Batavia, to the late Angelo (Angeline Tizzano) DiLaura. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Klein, sisters, Mary DiLaura, Lena (Dominic) Cutitta; brothers, Thomas (Rose) Minuto, Frank (Josephine) Minuto,...

John J. Gravante

John J. Gravante

Jan 5, 2021

John J. Gravante, 86 of Batavia, passed away on January 5, 2021 at VA Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born June 20, 1934 to the late John J. (Marion Gentile) Gravanda. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Katerine Zaccarella, Mary Eckelberger, Ida Spiotta, Philamena Gravanda, Barbara Adams, Nicholas, Fred, Tony and Jim Gravanda, along with several...

Doris M. Boyce

Doris M. Boyce

Jan 5, 2021

Doris M. Boyce, 95, of Le Roy, passed away Tuesday night, January 5, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. She was born April 14, 1925 in Batavia, the oldest child of the late Cecil and Mary (Linsler) Goodemote in Batavia, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly fifty...

James D. Orr

James D. Orr

Jan 5, 2021

James D. Orr, 75, of Alexander, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late James (Ethlyn Drake) Orr. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine Hyer, Judi Cross, Eve McAlister; a brother, John Orr; and a granddaughter, Tara Parsons. Jim...

Leslie "Duke" Tash

Leslie "Duke" Tash

Dec 30, 2020

Leslie (Duke) Tash , 83, of Batavia went to be the with our Lord on December, 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1937 in Batavia to the late Dayton & Dorothy Tash. He is preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Shirley (Leffel) Tash in 2019. He served...

Joseph J. Versage Jr

Joseph J. Versage Jr

Dec 30, 2020

Joseph J Versage Jr, age 58, of Conesus, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on December 30th, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in the arms of his wife. He was born on September 10th, 1962, in Batavia, son of the late Joseph Versage and Bonnie Versage of Batavia. Joe was a graduate of Batavia City Schools and The...

Richard Charles Mancuso, Jr.

Richard Charles Mancuso, Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

His smile was as infectious as it was beautiful, and the welcome gift that he gave to others was laughter. Ricky always had an arsenal of comic genius up his sleeve to make sure that those around him were always smiling, but his kind heart and his deep soul were the important gifts that he generously shared with everyone....

Samuel  R. Oddo

Samuel R. Oddo

Dec 27, 2020

Samuel R. Oddo, 90 of Batavia, passed away on December 27, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Batavia, on October 19, 1930 to the late Salvatore (Antoniette Irrera) Oddo. He is preceded in death by siblings William, Nicholas and Anthony Oddo, Sara Passamonte, Angeline Oliver and Anna DiStefano. After High School, Sam worked at Doehler-Jarvis...

James A. Worthington

James A. Worthington

Dec 23, 2020

James A. Worthington, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Silver Creek, NY on January 11, 1938 to the late Charles (Irene Ransom) Worthington. He is preceded in death by a brother Richard Worthington and sister Joyce Kelly. Mr. Worthington worked for many years at Gerber Products...

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish

Dec 22, 2020

Reverend Carl Hepler Bish, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22nd. He was the husband of Joanne (Camburn). Carl and Joanne were married on September 1, 1962, celebrating 58 years of marriage. He was born in Hawthorne, PA on March 21st, 1940, son of the late Ott and Myrtle Hepler Bish. In addition...

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....