Obituary Listings

Marie Welker

Marie Welker

May 22, 2019

Marie Welker, 82 of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester. She was born on August 3, 1936 in Alexander to the late Walter (Lillian Bierline) Heimann. She is preceded in death by her husband Darwin Welker, brothers Richard and George Heimann, sister Irene Hahn. Marie is survived by her son Dan (Karen)...

Patricia  A. Greene

Patricia A. Greene

May 20, 2019

Patricia A. Greene, 72 of LeRoy, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 20, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born December 31, 1946 in Batavia, to the late Stephen (Jane Mistal) Wilkolaski. Yesterday an angel left the earth & Heaven gained another. My mother, Patricia Greene touched so many lives & always selflessly gave of...

George Shoat Jr.

George Shoat Jr.

May 19, 2019

Mr. George Shoat Jr., 80 years old of Batavia, New York, went home to be with our Lord on May 19, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1939 to the late Mattie Ruth and George Shoat Sr. of Montezuma Georgia. George is survived by his longtime partner Janice Martyn, his brother Harold Shoat, children Barbara Shoat, George Shoat...

John Jay Hodgins

John Jay Hodgins

May 17, 2019

John Jay Hodgins of Batavia NY passed away at peace on Friday, May 17,2019. John was a creative, energetic and deeply generous person who was first and foremost a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. John was born in Basom NY on December 12, 1931. He was a printer, sign painter, and entrepreneur who founded Batavia Press, Hodgins Printing, Hodgins...

James B. Cherry

James B. Cherry

May 14, 2019

James B. Cherry, 78, of Oakfield passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1940 in Batavia to the late Bernard and Dorothy (Gilliat) Cherry. In addition to his parents, James is predeceased by his brother; Thomas Cherry. James worked for many years as...

Joseph  J. Mazzarella

Joseph J. Mazzarella

May 14, 2019

Joseph J. Mazzarella, 66, of Corfu passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on September 4, 1952 in Batavia to the late Joseph F. and Jennie (Giordano) Mazzarella. Joe was a local musician who attended the Eastman School of Music. He played in many bands, most notably one of the founding...

Irene M. Cecere

Irene M. Cecere

Apr 30, 2019

Irene M. Cecere, 89, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Oakfield to the late Samuel and Marion Halat. In addition to her parents, Irene is predeceased by her loving husband; Michael P. Cecere Sr., brothers Joseph, Alphonzo and Raymond Halat. Mrs. Cecere worked...

William "Bill" J. Lewis

William "Bill" J. Lewis

Apr 27, 2019

William “Bill” J. Lewis, he sadly left us on April 27, 2019 at the age of 74 and was joyfully welcomed home by his parents, Kenneth G. and Katharine (Waskey) Lewis, brother Donald R. Lewis, sisters Marilyn Adams, Patricia Lewis and granddaughter Morgan Axe. A loyal resident of Batavia, N.Y, Bill graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962....

Sharon J. Amesbury

Sharon J. Amesbury

Apr 26, 2019

Sharon J. Amesbury, 72, of Batavia passed away on April 26, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1946 in Batavia to the late William and Angeline (Ottaviano) Harris. In addition to her parents, Sharon is predeceased by her husband; Leon Amesbury. Sharon enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her family. She loved to...

Patsy Palermo

Patsy Palermo

Apr 20, 2019

Patsy Palermo, 89, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 29, 1929 in Elba, NY to the late Anthony and Lena (Marbella) Palermo. In addition to his parents, Patsy is predeceased by his son-in-law; Joseph Fragnito; siblings James Palermo, Betty Palermo, Florence Smith,...

Susan M. Everhart

Susan M. Everhart

Apr 12, 2019

Susan M. Everhart, 66 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born September 5, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY; to the late Stuart (Phyllis Clark) Moffatt. She is preceded in death by an infant son. Susan was very artistic with crafts, especially sewing and needlepoint. She...

Rosemary L. Brown

Rosemary L. Brown

Apr 5, 2019

Rosemary L. Brown, 50 of Buffalo, passed away on April 5, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1968 in Potsdam to the late Stanley F. Sochalec and Diane M. (Barone) Sochalec of Batavia. Rosemary liked helping people, she was a very happy soul and always had a smile on her face. She is survived by her loving mother...

Rita Ruzzi

Rita Ruzzi

Apr 4, 2019

Rita Ruzzi, 77, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday April 4, 2019 at the Kirkhaven Transitional Care in Rochester. She was born on November 13, 1941 in Batavia to the late Frank and Marie (Marchese) Ruzzi. In addition to her parents, Rita is predeceased by her siblings; Joseph, Michael Ruzzi, Rose Ruta and Margaret Stefani. Rita was a...

Margaret  A. Hinz

Margaret A. Hinz

Mar 31, 2019

Margaret A. Hinz, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Batavia to the late Charles and Bessie (Fenton) Johnston. In addition to her parents, Margaret is predeceased by her son; Freddy Hinz; brothers Allen, Billy, Bobby and...

Catherine Rose Nestor

Catherine Rose Nestor

Mar 30, 2019

Catherine Rose Nestor, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday March 30, 2019 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Italy to the late Peter and Carmella (De Masi) Macheda. In addition to her parents, Catherine is predeceased by her beloved husband; Mark Nestor; sister Rose Pileggi. Mrs. Nestor was a...

Helen M. Schlist

Helen M. Schlist

Mar 26, 2019

Helen M. Schlist, 90 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born June 21, 1928 in Fort Ann, NY to the late Julius (Ruth Rathbun) Hunt. She is preceded in death by her first husband Louis DeLillo, second husband Edward Schlist and a sister Marion Lee. Mrs. Schilst was a teacher...

Phyllis D. Hilchey

Phyllis D. Hilchey

Mar 20, 2019

Phyllis D. Hilchey, 91, of Oakfield passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019. She was born on November 14, 1927 in Oakfield to the late Augustus and Ruby (Boomer) Davis. She is predeceased by her husband; Alvin W. Hilchey. Mrs. Hilchey is survived by her sons; William (Sally) Hilchey of FLA., James (Linda Kleiber) Hilchey of Albion, Robert (Robin)...

Lydia V. Zinni

Lydia V. Zinni

Mar 19, 2019

Lydia V. Zinni, a long time former resident of Batavia, passed away on March 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. Lydia was born on May 14, 1922 in New York City. She was the only child of Ernesto and Mary Bertone. She enjoyed many outdoor activities including horseback riding, tennis, cross country skiing, and ice skating. She always believed that...

Richard Mark Tress

Richard Mark Tress

Mar 14, 2019

Richard Mark Tress, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born on September 23, 1951 in Berea, OH to the late Richard L. and Catherine (Lewis) Tress. Mark was Postmaster in Eden and South Wales and President of the Board of Directors of the Holland Boys and Girls Club....

Veronica M. George

Veronica M. George

Mar 11, 2019

Veronica M. George, 105, of Batavia passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1913 in Perkinsville, NY to the late Frank and Rose (Azzi) Schiavi. She is preceded in death by her two husbands Joseph Repicci and Robert George; brothers Egidio “Jiggs”, Frank and Charles Schiavi; sisters Pearl...