Obituary Listings

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...

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....