Obituary Listings

Nicholas D'Aurizio Jr.

Nicholas D'Aurizio Jr.

Jan 23, 2020

Nicholas D’Aurizio Jr., 87, of Batavia passed away on January 23, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Batavia to the late Nicholas and Teresa (Tiberio) D’Aurizio Sr. In addition to his parents, Nicholas is predeceased by his son; Joseph D’Aurizio; sister and brother in...

Rosalie M.  Rosica

Rosalie M. Rosica

Jan 1, 2020

Rosalie M. (LoCastro) Rosica, 87 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Dunkirk on September 22, 1932 to the late Anthony (Mary Conti) LoCastro. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Thomas R. Rosica, whom she married on June 28, 1958; brother Joseph LoCastro;...

Lance J. Lipinski

Lance J. Lipinski

Dec 27, 2019

Lance J. Lipinski, 80, of Lyndonville, formerly of Batavia, passed away on December 27, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on January 13, 1939 in Rochester to the late Walter J. and Thelma (Fritz) Lipinski. In addition to his parents, Lance is predeceased by his son; James Lipinski; son-in-law Scott Humel; brother Ronald Lipinski. Lance was...

Marilyn  Morton

Marilyn Morton

Dec 27, 2019

Marilyn Morton, of North Tonawanda, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1936 in Batavia, New York to the late Russell and Anne (Rogan) Morton. Marilyn is predeceased by brothers Russell A. Morton, Jr.; and the Honorable Glenn R. Morton. Marilyn was involved in nursing throughout her life, as an...

Gina M. Kennedy

Gina M. Kennedy

Dec 25, 2019

Gina M. Kennedy, 58, of Batavia passed away on December 25, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on May 15, 1961 in Batavia to the late John and Margaret (Maloy) Eppolito. In addition to her parents, Gina is predeceased by her brothers; John “Jackie” and Chuck Eppolito. Gina’s warmth, kindness, and sense of...

Carmella "Millie" Mcvay

Carmella "Millie" Mcvay

Dec 25, 2019

Carmella “Millie” McVay, 82 of Corfu, passed away on December 25, 2019. She was born December 20, 1937 in Batavia, to the late Ignazio and Carmella (Dorsey) Mortellaro. She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred M. McVay Sr. whom she married on July 20, 1956; daughter Cathy Hein, sisters Mary (Tony) Cassaro, Jenny Stellar, brothers Casper (Elaine)...

Henry P. Valerych

Henry P. Valerych

Dec 25, 2019

Henry P. Valerych, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called home on December 25, 2019. Henry, the seventh son of a seventh son, was born on the family farm in Oakfield, NY on July 27, 1927. He was a quiet, gentle man, but a force for change, love and respect. Hank, as he was affectionately known is survived by...

Marie Lucy Gilmartin

Marie Lucy Gilmartin

Dec 23, 2019

Marie Lucy Gilmartin, 100, of Batavia passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at the Grand Nursing Home in Batavia. Marie was born on December 13, 1919 in Batavia to the late Salvatore and Angeline (Guggino) Marchese. She worked for the Board of Education, Batavia Downs and when her husband Darwin opened Gilmartin Funeral Home in 1955, she became the...

Lance Lee Frens

Lance Lee Frens

Dec 22, 2019

Lance Lee Frens, 71 entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 22, at 10:19 a.m. surrounded by his loving family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1948 in Batavia to the late Lamonte (Laura McCabe) Frens. He is preceded in death by siblings Gene Frens, Bob Frens and Lana Mower. Lance was...

Stephen E. Mapes

Stephen E. Mapes

Dec 20, 2019

Stephen E. Mapes, 67, of Bergen passed away on Friday December 20, 2019. He was born on May 2, 1952 in Batavia to the late Stephen W. and Olive (Baube) Mapes. Steve Mapes (aka Big Steve) was a kind hearted, loving man. He was an amazing father and papa and eh will be dearly missed by his family and...

Kim H. Kisiel

Kim H. Kisiel

Dec 19, 2019

Kim H. Kisiel, 64 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on October 21, 1955 in Batavia to Henry Kisiel of Batavia and the late Lois (Quartley) Kisiel. Kim dedicated himself to the family business Pinnacle Manufacturing Company, for over 40 years as President. He was well respected for his dedication and commitment to...

William L. Mosman

William L. Mosman

Dec 16, 2019

William L. Mosman, 94, of Batavia passed away peacefully on December 16, 2019, his 94th birthday, under the care of Niagara Hospice in Lockport. He was born on December 16, 1925 in Olean to the late Lynford and Hariet (Feister) Mosman. In addition to his parents, William is predeceased by his loving wife; Mary Ellen (Wilson) Mosman; a son...

Joan  R. Oderkirk

Joan R. Oderkirk

Dec 12, 2019

Joan R. Oderkirk, 80 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Doreen Johns on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born in Saranac Lake, NY on November 12, 1939 to the late John (Marguerite Buckley) Ryan. Joan is the youngest of 13 children and also a...

Ronald H. Christbaum

Ronald H. Christbaum

Dec 11, 2019

Ronald H. Christbaum, 79 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. He was born in Buffalo on April 18, 1940. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda K. (Westcott) Christbaum, his parents and a sister. Mr. Christbaum, was principle of Genesee Valley BOCES and Erie 1 BOCES in West...

Charles  J. Antinore

Charles J. Antinore

Dec 6, 2019

Charles J. Antinore, 78 of Batavia, passed away on December 6, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born in LeRoy, on July 12, 1941 to the late Charles T. (Mary Magavero) Antinore. He is preceded in death by a brother Vincent Antinore and brother-in-law Vito D’Agostino, Mr. Antinore graduated from LeRoy High School in 1959,...

Jeanne Mae Kinne

Jeanne Mae Kinne

Nov 29, 2019

Jeanne Mae Kinne, 88, of Alabama passed away on Friday November 29, 2019 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She was born December 2, 1930 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Maude (Howard) Craft. Reuniting in heaven with her husband of 70 years; Arthur R. Kinne. Jeanne along with her husband spent there many years working...

Velma Hickok

Velma Hickok

Nov 25, 2019

Velma Hickok, 88, of Le Roy, formerly of Pavilion, passed away on Monday November 25, 2019 at the Le Roy Village Green. She was born on September 28, 1931 in Perry to the late Kenneth and Mabel (Petri) McVay. In addition to her parents, Velma is predeceased by her husband; Charles F. Hickok Jr. and son; Brian Hickok. Velma...

Evelyn A. Dean

Evelyn A. Dean

Nov 17, 2019

Evelyn A. Dean, 96, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday November 17, 2019 at the Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born on November 24, 1922 in Warren, PA to the late Edward and Audrey (Luce) Steber. In addition to her parents, Evelyn is predeceased by her husband; Max “Cotton” Dean; daughters Maxine Dean, Linda Fox, Belle...

Douglas J. Schwab

Douglas J. Schwab

Nov 16, 2019

Douglas J. Schwab, 72, of Byron passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on February 23, 1947 in Buffalo to the late Harold and Dorothy (Bidell) Schwab. In addition to his parents, Douglas is predeceased by his sister; MaryAnn Shannon. Douglas was a United States Air Force Veteran....

Concetta M. "Connie"  Ficarella

Concetta M. "Connie" Ficarella

Nov 11, 2019

Concetta M. “Connie” Ficarella, 81, of Batavia passed away on November 11, 2019 at Crossroads House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1938 in Batavia to the late Nicholas and Carrie (Fricano) Salvador. Connie was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially loved her role as "Nana". Her lively personality...