Obituary Listings

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...

Mario J. Maloni

Mario J. Maloni

Mar 8, 2019

Mario J Maloni, 90, of Hartland Wisconsin, passed peacefully on March 8, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1928 in Leroy, NY to late Salvatore and Parmina (Vinci) Malone. Mr. Maloni was a long time member of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia, NY. He worked at Lapp Insulator for 47 Years. He loved Fishing,...

Rita J. Salvadore

Rita J. Salvadore

Feb 23, 2019

Rita J. Salvador, 89, of Batavia passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing. She was born on August 11, 1929 to the late Louis and Mildred (Jacobs) Salvador. In addition to her parents, Rita is predeceased by her brother; Valentine Salvador and sister; Beatrice Grazioplene. Rita loved spending time with her family,...

Jeannette N. Orr

Jeannette N. Orr

Feb 20, 2019

Jeannette N. Orr, 74, of Alexander, passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born on April 22, 1944 in Waverly, NY to the late Frank (Frances West) Howe. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter; Tara Parsons, and a brother; Robert Howe. Jeannette lived nearly her entire life on the family farm...

Edward J. Sutherland

Edward J. Sutherland

Feb 19, 2019

Edward J. Sutherland, 91 of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on March 5, 1927 in Toledo, OH to the late Lloyd (Gladys Somers) Sutherland. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Constance A. (Zogaib) Sutherland, daughter Suzanne Levine and brother Martin...

Barbara A. Emerson

Barbara A. Emerson

Feb 19, 2019

Barbara A. Emerson, 82 of Byron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1936 in Coalport, PA to the late Samuel (Helen Rhoades) Foreman. She is preceded in death by a son William G. Emerson Jr; along with several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Emerson was a...

Shirley B. Tash

Shirley B. Tash

Feb 5, 2019

Shirley B. Tash, 75 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wellsville, NY on July 16, 1943 to the late Frank (Lucille Hall) Ball. She is preceded in death by siblings Frank Ball Jr. and Irene Cannizzaro. Mrs. Tash loved to garden, wind chimes, hummingbirds and feeding...

Janet L. Williams

Janet L. Williams

Feb 1, 2019

Janet L. Williams, 69, of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Friday February 1, 2019 at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo, on April 16, 1949 to Betty (Steffenhagen) Neidl of Pembroke Pines, FL and the late John L. Neidl. She is preceded in death by a sister; Judy Benden. Janet will be remembered...

Barbara N. Langdon

Barbara N. Langdon

Jan 30, 2019

Barbara N. Langdon, 87, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Home. Barbara was born in Wyoming, NY, daughter of the late Harold W. and Clarissa (Roberts) Nelson. She graduated as Valedictorian from Wyoming Central in 1948. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Sherrill T. “Pappy” Langdon on August 11, 1951....