Obituary Listings

Leonardo Maniaci

Leonardo Maniaci

Nov 2, 2019

Leonardo Maniaci, 80 of Batavia passed away on Saturday November 2, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on Januuary 11, 1939 in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily to the late Francesco (Angela LoForte) Maniaci. He is preceded in death by his wife; Shirley (DiPiazza) Maniaci; a son Mark Anthony Maniaci; siblings Francesco, Giuseppe, Vito, Marcoantonio, Salvatore, Anna,...

Betty Nutting

Betty Nutting

Oct 20, 2019

Betty Nutting, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at LeRoy Village Green on Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born on December 16, 1929 to the late Jacob (Anna Plicta) Pahuta. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Nutting and seven siblings. Betty is survived by children James (Carolyn) Nutting of FL; Pamela Nash of Batavia; Dixie (Karl) Fox...

Tasha L. Norton

Tasha L. Norton

Oct 9, 2019

Tasha L. Norton, 35, of Batavia passed away on October 9, 2019. She was born in Tacoma Washington June 22 1984 to her Mother Michelle and Father Jason Norton. predeceased Grandparents Pete and Patty Abate, Mike Kramer, Dave Norton, Geri Abate. In addition to her parents, Tasha is survived by her Sister Camilla Norton; Grandma Mary & Grandpa Rick...

Thera S. Horzempa

Thera S. Horzempa

Oct 9, 2019

Thera Horzempa, 94, of Elba, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully at UMMC surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Stanley; sisters Roberta Pafk and Jenny Gould; brothers Roy (Patricia), Arlen, and Gary Sanders. Thera was born on August 25, 1925 to Hollis and Marjorie Sanders in Short Tract, NY. As a...

Patricia A. Lippold

Patricia A. Lippold

Oct 6, 2019

Patricia A. Lippold, 85, of Oakfield passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1934 in South Alabama, NY to the late Joseph and Alice (Ryan) Buckley. In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by her sisters; Rita Feeney and Margaret Schum; brothers Paul,...

Virginia "Ginnie" Brewster

Virginia "Ginnie" Brewster

Sep 28, 2019

Virginia “Ginnie” Brewster, 69, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Providence Di Fazio. Virginia began her teaching career at St. Joseph’s School and then moved on to Oakfield Alabama Central School District where she taught for 32 years. She also...

Sally M. Shults

Sally M. Shults

Sep 24, 2019

Sally M. Shults, 87, of Batavia passed away on September 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1932 in Oakfield, the daughter of the late Hiram and Fannie (Casper) Sumeriski. In addition to her parents, Sally is predeceased by her husband; Delton Shults; brothers Clarence, Floyd, Cedric, Edward and Donald; sisters...

James Waldron

James Waldron

Sep 23, 2019

James Waldron, 80, of Utica and Ocala, FL, passed away on Monday September 23, 2019 at Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital in New Hartford. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Batavia to the late Horace and Mary Catherine (Mckenna) Waldron. James is predeceased by his siblings; Fawn Coughlin, Loretta Bauer, Winifred Cook, Horace Waldron, Patrick Waldron, Dennis Waldron....

Otis L. Thomas Jr.

Otis L. Thomas Jr.

Sep 21, 2019

Otis L. Thomas Jr., 57, of Maryland, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Saturday September 21, 2019 in Silver Spring, MD. He was born in Batavia on November 1, 1961 to the late Otis L. Thomas Sr. and Ruth (Hatcher) Stinson of Gates Chili. In addition to his father, Otis is predeceased his brother; Titus Stinson. Otis will be...

Alberta M. Strauss

Alberta M. Strauss

Sep 17, 2019

Alberta M. Strauss, 79 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1939 in Batavia to the late Elmer (Ruth Dunn) Shultz. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Carl Cropo and Charles Strauss; daughter Michelle Cropo and her brother Robert Dixon. Mrs. Strauss retired from...

Audrey D. Hancock

Audrey D. Hancock

Sep 11, 2019

Audrey D. Hancock, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Brothers of Mercy, in Clarence. She was born October 14, 1928 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman (Jeanette Haines) Neubauer. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Hancock; a daughter Judy Mezydlo; brothers Norman, Ross, Ronald, Clayton, Jack, Gary, Barry Neubauer;...

Michael  Torok

Michael Torok

Sep 6, 2019

Michael Torok, 81 of Spencerport, passed away at Highland Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born January 2, 1938 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Peter (Iren Sandor) Torok. He is preceded in death by a son John Torok. Michael was an excellent chef and worked for many years at the former Mancuso’s Restaurant in...

Mary Alwardt

Mary Alwardt

Sep 5, 2019

Mary Alwardt, 83, a life-long resident of Batavia passed away on September 5, 2019. Mary was born on September 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry and Nellie (James) Hitchcock and was married to the late Harold Alwardt for 45 years. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for Thomas & Dwyer Shoes in Batavia for many years before retiring...

Alice A-G Tyler

Alice A-G Tyler

Sep 4, 2019

Alice G-A Tyler, 63, of Batavia passed away on September 4, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 11, 1956 in Batavia to the late James and Anna (Gullo) Tyler. Alice had a love for all things, her family, her friends and animals. This came from her parents, ”Popie” and “Nanie.” She was a...

Joseph  R. Trigilio

Joseph R. Trigilio

Sep 1, 2019

Joseph R. Trigilio, 66 of Attica, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born August 9, 1953 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Jennie Recchio) Trigilio. Joe loved his family and great circle of friends. He had many interests and was always on the go. Joe could often be seen at OTB...

Helen M. Cook

Helen M. Cook

Aug 25, 2019

Helen M. Cook, 75 of Elba, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her daughters home. She was born March 27, 1944 in Lackawanna to the late Roy (Elizabeth Harris) Gee. Mrs. Cook was an amazing baker and made the best cookies around. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cowboys and bull riding. Helen...

Diane M. Stepp

Diane M. Stepp

Aug 20, 2019

Diane M. Stepp, 71 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. She was born November 16, 1947 in Batavia; to the late Thomas M. (Audrey M. Warner) Lee. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Stepp, brothers, Thomas K. and Larry Lee. Diane...

Bernard G. Franks

Bernard G. Franks

Aug 17, 2019

Bernard G. Franks, 72 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday August 17, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born September 24, 1946 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Bernard J. Franks and Jean (Yarrington) Franks of Fairview, PA. Bernard worked as a tool and die maker for 30 years and retired from R...

Paul W. Cerefin

Paul W. Cerefin

Aug 11, 2019

Paul W. Cerefin, 92, of Batavia passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1927 in Hamburg, NY to the late Thaddeus and Loretta (Koch) Cerefin. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; Marlene (Rowcliffe) Cerefin; children Douglas (Cathy) Cerefin, David Cerefin, Steven Cerefin and...

Rose O. Printup

Rose O. Printup

Aug 7, 2019

Rose O. Printup, 97 of Elba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born August 5, 1922 in Alabama, NY; to the late George (Louise Pittared) Chugg. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Llewellyn Printup, son Duane Printup, siblings Clifford, Raymond Chugg, Doris Sickelco and Velma Jary....