Obituary Listings

Thomas E. Murtagh

Thomas E. Murtagh

May 27, 2020

Thomas E. Murtagh, 62 of Rochester, passed away May 27, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1958 to the late Edward and Myrtle Murtagh. He is preceded in death by his sister Karen Beigas. Tom worked as a painter and carpenter. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers, Minnesota Wild and New York Mets fan. Tom loved music, St....

Virginia M. Nichols

Virginia M. Nichols

May 24, 2020

Virginia M. Nichols, (92) of Corfu passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 at The Harbor Chase Center in Dr. Phillips, Florida. She was born December 10, 1927 in Attica, NY. The daughter of the late Robert H. Allen and Marian Allen. Mrs. Nichols enjoyed her work as a senior typist for many years at the Dept. of Social...

Robert  D. Smart

Robert D. Smart

May 17, 2020

Robert D. Smart, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia. He was born on December 9, 1930 to the late Clarence (Lillian Perry) Smart. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years Lucille; son Michael, daughter Norma Jean; siblings William, Donald, Norman, Richard, Milford...

Gerald  J. "Jerry"  Johnson

Gerald J. "Jerry" Johnson

May 16, 2020

Gerald L. “Jerry” Johnson, 83 of Albion, went to Heaven surrounded by his loving family on May 16, 2020. He was born June 16, 1936 in Rochester, to the late C. Glenn (Alice Jones) Johnson. Gerald graduated from Charlotte High School and joined the U.S. Army where he served from 1957-1960. He was in the 1st Army 44th Battalion;...

Pauline  B. Fricano

Pauline B. Fricano

May 13, 2020

Pauline B. (LaRussa) Fricano, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Pauline was born April 28, 1926 in Batavia, NY to the late Anthony and Mary LaRussa. In addition to her parents, Pauline is predeceased by her husband; Michael (2011); son Jerry (2012); In-laws Fricano; sisters Carmen (Anthony Forti), Angeline (Ralph Frieday); brother Vincent “Brownie” LaRussa and...

Edith  D. Pappalardo

Edith D. Pappalardo

May 12, 2020

Edith D. Pappalardo, 93, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2020 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Edith was born on June 6, 1926 in Oran, Algeria, the daughter of the late Ernest and Amelia (Monedaro) Polo. She is predeceased by her husband Harry Pappalardo, and son in law Vincent D. Bianchi. During World War II she...

Darrell A. Rivers

Darrell A. Rivers

May 2, 2020

Darrell A. Rivers, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2, 2020 under the care of Hospice Buffalo after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Darrell was born on October 30, 1940 at his home in Canton, NY to the late Allen and Sally Rivers. Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 60 years; Eleanor Ann...

Thomas E. Hayes Jr.

Thomas E. Hayes Jr.

May 2, 2020

Thomas E. Hayes Jr., 28, of Batavia passed away suddenly on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was born in Batavia on January 4, 1992 to the late Thomas E. Hayes Sr. and Brigid (Hunt) Hayes of Batavia. Thomas will be remembered for his love of soccer, hiking, video games and especially music. He loved to spend time with family...

Mary Jane Marino

Mary Jane Marino

Apr 23, 2020

Mary Jane Marino, 87, from the Town of Batavia and of Albion passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Elba to the late Harry and Beulah (Hicks) Cosway. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane is predeceased by a daughter Joanne Marino-Perry; her...

Neil P. Lewis

Neil P. Lewis

Apr 22, 2020

Neil P. Lewis, 48, of Brockport and Batavia passed away on April 22, 2020. He was born on September 17, 1971 to the late Donald Lewis and Susan (Sulim) Lewis of Batavia. In addition to his father, Neil is predeceased by grandparents; Katharine and Kenneth Lewis , John and Stephania Sulim; uncles William Lewis and Stanley Sulim; aunts Patty...

Brandy Thomas

Brandy Thomas

Apr 9, 2020

Brandy Thomas 46, Went home to join her late Husband Otis Lee Thomas JR.(11/01/1961-09/21/2019) on Thursday April 9th 2020 in Landover,MD. She was born on September 18th 1973 in Sun Valley, CA to the late Corporal Edward E. McGinnins and Doris McGinins. Brandy will be remembered for her Love to Bake,Cook and Enjoy Family. She loved most all the...

Rose M. Disalvo

Rose M. Disalvo

Apr 7, 2020

Rose M. DiSalvo, 103, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2020 at the LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Batavia to the late Salvatore and Angela (Gualtieri) Zinni. In addition to her parents, Rose is predeceased by her husband; John DiSalvo who passed away in 1986; siblings Donald Zinni, Elizabeth Ianni, Nicholas Zinni and Mary Strollo....

Lois Clark (Boyce) Spaulding

Lois Clark (Boyce) Spaulding

Apr 7, 2020

Lois Clark (Boyce) Spaulding, 91, passed away on April 7, 2020 at Brothers of Mercy where she had been a resident for a short time. She was born on January 14, 1929 to the late Russell and Dorothy Clark of Batavia. Lois was predeceased by former husband Carl Boyce, second husband Benjamin Spaulding, daughters Susan (Boyce) Ingalsbe and Cindy...

John Patrick (Pat) Detine

John Patrick (Pat) Detine

Apr 5, 2020

John Patrick (Pat) Detine, age 88, of Batavia passed away on Sunday April 5, 2020 at his home, under the constant care of his loving wife. He was a son of the late Nellie M. (McGee) Detine, and the late John C. Detine. When a young boy the family moved from hometown Canandaigua to Buffalo during the city’s industrial...

Annie E. Johnson

Annie E. Johnson

Mar 29, 2020

Annie E. “Babe” Johnson, 91, went home to Glory on March 29, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on August 14, 1928 in Okahumpka, FL to the late Henry and Hattie Mae (Thompson) Hatcher. Annie is preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Johnson in 1997, son James “JC” Johnson in 2019, grandchild Quincy Carpenter in 2012,...

Paul  Kenneth Bower

Paul Kenneth Bower

Mar 19, 2020

Paul Kenneth Bower, 82 of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 13, 1938 in Oakfield to the late Fred C. (Belle Bissell) Bower. He is preceded in death by a son Tracy Bower, siblings Robert, Donald Bower, Dorothy Zipfill, and Ruth Brown....

Michael H. Ferris

Michael H. Ferris

Mar 16, 2020

Michael H. Ferris, 57, of Elba passed away on March 16, 2020 at Suzanne’s Comfort Home Care in Perry, NY surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 13, 1962 in Batavia to the late Frederick “Fritz” Ferris and Patricia (Hartgrove) Ferris. In addition to his parents, Michael is predeceased by his brother; Shawn Ferris and brother-in-law; Wayne...

Lucia S. Nogueira

Lucia S. Nogueira

Mar 14, 2020

Lucia S. Nogueira, 82, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Lucia was born in 1938 in Salvador City, Brazil, the oldest daughter of the late Francisco (Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her sister; Aida Nogueira. Lucia was a nun in Brazil and traveled to Spain...

Paulette  B. Zambito-Bird

Paulette B. Zambito-Bird

Mar 13, 2020

Paulette B. Zambito-Bird, 70, of Elba passed away on March 13, 2020 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on September 26, 1949 in Batavia to the late Charles Zambito Jr. and Alta Calarco of Elba. In addition to her father, Paulette is predeceased by her sister; Lynn Hoffman. Paulette was an avid New York...

Brian  E. Westfall

Brian E. Westfall

Mar 13, 2020

Brian E. Westfall, 52, of Batavia passed away on Friday March 13, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1967 in Rochester to the late Ronald and Carol (Gruner) Westfall. Brian worked for many years at Eastern Molding in Batavia before he became ill. He is survived by his son; Brandon Westfall of Bergen; siblings Sharon Herdtner of Batavia,...