Obituary Listings

Jan 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Burns, Jr., 87, of Batavia. Bill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 surrounded by his family at The Friendly Home, Rochester. He was born March 21, 1937, in Fairport, NY to the late William and Mary (Murphy) Burns, Sr. He was preceded in death...

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Timothy Aaron Pitcher, 57, of Batavia, NY, in the early morning on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his family at Rochester General Hospital, due to complications from battling cancer. He was born May 10, 1967 in Buffalo, NY to William and Cheryl (Kingsley) Pitcher, Jr. He...

Jan 6, 2025

Leuza E. (Nogueira) Dunn, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Leuza was born on February 9, 1944 in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, daughter of the late Francisco (Esmera Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her sisters; Aida, Lucia and Tereza Nogueira.

She came...

Dec 24, 2024

John D. “Jaws” Anderson, 71 of Alabama, NY passed away on December 24, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born May 5, 1953 in Johnstown, PA to the late Kenneth E. and Essie (Shetler) Anderson. He is preceded in death by a daughter Melissa Johnson.

John retired from GM in Tonawanda after many...

Dec 21, 2024

Charles R. O’Geen Jr, 75 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 16, 1949 to the late Charles R. and Lena (Rossi) O’Geen Sr. He is preceded in death by a sister, Angela McCall.

Charlie was a 1968 graduate of Leroy High School and...

Dec 21, 2024

Rosemary Carrubba, 97 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 Gateway Home in Attica. She was born, July 3, 1927 in Batavia to the late Francis and Maria Orazia (Guggino) Vallone. Mrs. Carrubba is preceded in death by all of her siblings, Mary Vallone, Russell Vallone, Anthony Vallone, Josephine DiTillio, and Anne Carrubba.

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Dec 21, 2024

Barbara J. Maskell, 90 of Batavia, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on December 21. 2024. She was born May 10, 1934 in Batavia, to the late Gregson “John” and Helen (Putnam) Thompson. She is preceded in death by two brothers, William and Donald Thompson, grandson William A. Sheron III.

Mom was a...

Dec 20, 2024

Suzanne M. Barniak, age 81of Bethany, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2024. She was born in 1943 to the late Lloyd and Marie (Ditzel) White.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Joseph Barniak, son Kenneth Barniak, daughter Vicki (Philip Quatrano) Barniak,...

Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy M Sanfratello, 89 of Alexander passed away peacefully on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) under the loving care at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Sanfratello was born on July 13, 1935, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Hoffman) Hinz.

Dorothy was well known for the beautiful wedding and birthday cakes she...

Dec 12, 2024

Donna Francis O’Brien Morrow died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, leaving behind a host of immediate family successors including daughters Madonna Smyth and Vicky Hodges (George), sons Brian (Carolyn), Mark (Lee), Dennis (Natasha), and Timothy (Brenda) as well as 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Her beloved husband of more than 63 years, Murray, and her sons, Daniel,...

Dec 2, 2024

David G. Mullen, 89 of Bergen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 2, 2024 at home. He was born in Batavia, January 27, 1935 to the late Glenn S. and Clarabel (Cooper) Mullen. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Larissa Emily Mullen.

Mr. Mullen was a proud United States Marine, a...

Dec 1, 2024

William J. Graham, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 27, 1935 in Red Creek, NY to the late Paul and Mable (Griffin) Graham. He is preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Russell.

Mr. Graham made lenses at Kodak...

Nov 19, 2024

Deborah L. Shepard, 68 of Bergen, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024. She was born in Batavia, June 29, 1956, to the late Reginald and Edith (Richardson) Shepard. In addition to her parents, Deborah is predeceased by her sister Jacqueline (Lawrence Pope), sisters Dorene Shepard and Bonnie (Roland) Sage.

She is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2024

Daniel E. Avery, 77, of Basom passed away on Friday November 8, 2024 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born in Rochester on October 23, 1947 to the late Melvin and Jean (Marx) Avery.

He is survived by his beloved wife; Betty (Reeves) Avery; daughters Penny Avery of Canada and Sherry Bartz of LeRoy;...

Oct 20, 2024

Sally L. Lamb (Drew), 79 of Darien Center, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1945 in Batavia, to the late John and Betty (Young) Drew. She is preceded in death by a brother Kim Drew.

Sally had a lot of jobs...

Oct 16, 2024

Paul R. Oberlander, 85, of Pembroke passed away on October 16, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Pembroke to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Wlekinski) Oberlander. In addition to his parents, Paul is predeceased by his wife; Sandra Oberlander; brothers Bob, Arnold, Thomas, Charles and Jimmy Oberlander; sisters Patricia Gioia and Irene...

Oct 13, 2024

Kathy M. Sprague, 70, of Batavia passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024 at the Leroy Village Green. She was born on July 27, 1954 in Batavia to the late Charles and Katherine (Besaw) Stafford. In addition to her parents, Kathy is predeceased by her husband; Rolland Sprague; brother Charles (Patricia) Stafford; sister Deborah Colopy.

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Oct 13, 2024

Dean W. Case, 77, of Batavia passed away on October 13, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1947 in Batavia to the late Norman and Enid (Kendall) Case. In addition to his parents, Dean is predeceased by his brothers; Frederick and Ronald Case; sisters Norma Greiner and Judy Hartman; nephew James Wilcox.

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Oct 12, 2024

Patrick O’Donnell, 72, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Batavia, Patrick spent most of his life in the city he loved, where he raised his family and proudly served the community. He is predeceased by his parents; Richard and Ruth (Congdon) O’Donnell.

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Oct 8, 2024

Wesley Adam Ball, 91, of Batavia, NY, died at United Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, following a brief illness. A Batavia native, he was the son of the late Elmer George Ball and Elizabeth Susan "Betty" Ball, née Yesberger.

In his younger years, he enjoyed playing chess, attending baseball games at Dwyer Stadium,...