Obituary Listings

Josephine  M. Garofalo

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

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

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

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...

Steven Donald Clattenburg

Steven Donald Clattenburg

Jan 24, 2021

Steven Donald Clattenburg, 60, of Batavia passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday January 24, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1960 to the late Donald and Audrey Clattenburg. Steven was known well in the community for his commitment to coaching youth baseball. He embraced everyday as a blessing with his on and off battle with cancer....

Catherine Elizabeth Doktor

Catherine Elizabeth Doktor

Jan 23, 2021

Catherine Elizabeth Doktor, 89, of Corfu, NY passed away in her home on Saturday, January 23, 2021, after a long illness. She was born December 19, 1931 in Batavia, NY to the late Jacob and Marion (Base) Lang. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard (Benny), with whom she was married just shy of 67 years. She was also...

Larry D. Pendleton

Larry D. Pendleton

Jan 22, 2021

Larry D. Pendleton, 65, of Batavia passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Greece. He was born on March 4, 1955 in Wellsville, NY to the late Robert and Doris (Blue) Pendleton. Larry worked for his family farm in Wellsville for many years. There will be no prior calling hours. A private Service will be...

Mae Louise Dusen

Mae Louise Dusen

Jan 21, 2021

Mae Louise Dusen, 91, of Batavia, NY, passed away at Premier Genesee on Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on October 19, 1929 in Batavia to Charles and Carrie (Ross) Radley. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, and her son, Richard. She was also predeceased by a sister, Angele (Peter) Weber,...

Elizabeth M. Miller

Elizabeth M. Miller

Jan 21, 2021

Elizabeth M. Miller, 63 of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born June 10, 1957 in Batavia to Richard (Patricia Bartlett) Gdanice of Basom. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law Bruce Miller. Liz worked for many years at Fisher Price and was currently working at Wyoming County...

Margaret M. "Peg"  Meyer

Margaret M. "Peg" Meyer

Jan 16, 2021

Margaret (Peg) Meyer, of Corfu, passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Palm Harbor, Florida. Margaret was born on March 27, 1926 to Anna (Pundt) and Edward O’Neil of Batavia. She was the second oldest of twelve children. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome P. Meyer and her son, Jerome...

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...