Mildred H. Davies Kujawski
Jun 14, 2019
Mildred H. Davies Kujawski of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Premier Genesee Nursing Home. Mildred was born July 11, 1930, in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of the late Ruth Schattner and Frederick Davies. She is predeceased in death by her devoted husband Joseph Paul Kujawski who died November 19, 2004. Also predeceased by her...
Bernice Saddler
Jun 12, 2019
Bernice Saddler, 81 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born in Shaw, Mississippi on August 27, 1937 to the late Joe (Lilly) Thomas. She is preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Ann Johnson, brothers P.H., Willie and Lamar Thomas. Mrs. Saddler was a devoted...
Barbara A. Cipra
Jun 12, 2019
Barbara A. Cipra, 74, of Batavia, went home to be with her sweetheart on Wednesday June 12, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She was born May 21, 1945 in Batavia to the late Arthur P. and Bertha (Hale) Downey. She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Leonard Cipra; brother Duane Downey and grandson Christopher Paul Cipra....
Robert C. Vanloan
Jun 10, 2019
Robert C. VanLoan, 74 of Batavia, passed away at his home on Monday, June 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1945 in Buffalo, to the late Robert C. (Ellen Walsh) VanLoan Sr. He is preceded in death by brother William VanLoan and grandson Jason Hartwell. Robert worked at Lightning in Rochester. He...
Scott Jacob Bakker
Jun 9, 2019
Scott Jacob Bakker, age 28, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott was born on July 2nd, 1990, to Han and Paula (Colantonio) Bakker. He graduated from Alexander High School and Alfred State College with a degree in construction management. Scott loved the Yankees...
Craig A. Donahue
Jun 9, 2019
Craig A. Donahue was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania December 5, 1973 to Ross and Mary Ellen Donahue. He was raised there as a child and the family moved to Houston, Texas in the early 80’s. Craig met his husband Michael Caldwell in Houston in 2005 and were married in Niagara Falls, Canada December 23, 2005. They moved to...
Peter F. Ruzzi
Jun 4, 2019
Peter F. Ruzzi, 51, of Batavia passed away on June 4, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1968 in Canada. He is predeceased by his parents; Michael and Rosa (Priolo) Ruzzi. Pete worked for numerous construction companies. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by many Aunts, cousins and good friends. There...
Ethel V. "Sue" Cherry
Jun 4, 2019
Ethel V. “Sue” Cherry, 76, of Oakfield passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 4, 2019 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 19, 1943 in Batavia to the late Glenn and Gladys (Sickles) Coniber. In addition to her parents, Sue is predeceased by her loving husband; James B. Cherry; brothers...
Lawrence Edward Williams
May 30, 2019
Lawrence Edward Williams, age 83, of Batavia NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30th at the Village Greens of LeRoy with his family and friends by his side. Larry, a graduate of Batavia High School, married Beverly Williams in 1959. Larry and Beverly went on to have two daughters, and three grandsons whom he called his own. Larry,...
Leonard R. "Bob" Cipra
May 30, 2019
Leonard R. “Bob” Cipra, 78 of Batavia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was born August 14, 1940 in Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his mother Donna Henry and grandson Christopher Paul Cipra. Bob worked for many years driving truck, it was his life and he enjoyed...
Dawn "Loretta" Bauer
May 26, 2019
Dawn “Loretta” Bauer, 90, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. She was born on June 14, 1928 in Batavia to the late Horace and Mary Catherine (McKenna) Waldron. In addition to her parents, Loretta is predeceased by her husband; Warren C. Bauer; son David Brooks; brothers Dennis, Patrick and Horace...
Rosemary Reel
May 26, 2019
Rosemary Reel, 81, of Oviedo, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 17, 1937 to the late Gerald (Pauline Douthit) Byrd. What does it mean to live a full life? I think it means to be able to touch and reach...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....


