Obituary Listings

Clara Karas

Clara Karas

Nov 5, 2018

Clara Karas, 92 of Lockport, formerly of Elba, passed away on Monday November 5, 2018 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. She was born February 16, 1926 in Detroit, MI, to the late Anthony (Josephine Krol) Jachimowicz. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Karas, son Joseph Karas, brother Anthony Jachimowicz and sister Margaret Plevniak....

Donald  E. Davis

Donald E. Davis

Nov 2, 2018

Donald E. Davis, 75, of Batavia, passed away on Friday November 2, 2018 at Highland Hospital. He was born April 20, 1943 in Batavia, to the late Joseph (Evelyn Delbridge) Davis. Don will be remembered as a very happy, gentle soul. Don is survived by his siblings Joseph Davis of Kentucky; Dotti Coene of Rochester; Elizabeth Spring of Florida;...

William J. Schum

William J. Schum

Oct 30, 2018

The Greatest Generation lost another one of its greatest. On Tuesday October 30, 2018, William Joseph Schum, loving husband and father of three children passed away at age 92 while in hospice in Winston-Salem, NC. William was born May 26, 1926 in Batavia, NY to Augustus and Alice (Bristol) Schum. William served in the US Army stationed in Europe...

Richard C.  Burnside Jr.

Richard C. Burnside Jr.

Oct 21, 2018

Richard C. Burnside Jr., 82, of Corfu passed away on Sunday October 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1936 in Hume, NY to the late Richard Sr. and Dorothy (Remington) Burnside. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his wife; Derinda (Heise) Burnside; sister Nancy Brege and brother...

David F. Diefendorf

David F. Diefendorf

Oct 18, 2018

David F. Diefendorf, 66, of Stafford passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018 at Park Ridge Hospital in Rochester. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Stafford to the late Floyd and Ruth (Landers) Diefendorf. In addition to his parents, David is predeceased by his infant sister Marcia Diefendorf. David was a Plant Foreman for Allens Inc. in...

Nancy L. Lewis

Nancy L. Lewis

Oct 17, 2018

Nancy L. Lewis, 76, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born in Batavia on March 6, 1942 to the late Frederick and Marie (Marks) Kabel. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her siblings; Mary Jane Metcalf, Bobby Kabel, Shirley Dunlap, Jimmy Kabel, Tommy...

Joyce A. Morton

Joyce A. Morton

Oct 11, 2018

Joyce A. Morton, of Williamsville, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Thursday October 11, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1935 in Batavia, New York. In addition to her parents, Jay Joseph Attardi and Lucy Mancuso Attardi, Joyce is predeceased by her husband; Honorable Glenn R. Morton. Joyce was active in many community, social, and political events and...

Addie Marie Burns

Addie Marie Burns

Oct 11, 2018

Addie Marie Burns, passed away peacefully in her mothers arms with her father by her side after a 4 week battle with CDH on October 11, 2018. She was born September 13, 2018 to Brandon C. (Kimberly M. Peet) Burns of Batavia. Addie is preceded in death by her grandfather Matthew Burns. She is survived by sister Hailey Burns...

Keith Leslie Truax

Keith Leslie Truax

Oct 9, 2018

Keith Leslie Truax, 77, of Rush, passed away on October 9, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on November 12, 1940 in Batavia to the late Forrest Clyde (aka Leslie) and Geraldine (Newton) Truax. In addition to his parents, Keith is predeceased by his granddaughter; April Marie Truax and his step grandson; Joshua Bateman. He...

Jeannette E. Morley

Jeannette E. Morley

Sep 28, 2018

Jeannette E. Morley, 99, of Batavia passed away on September 28, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 20, 1919 in Mt. Morris to the late John Smith and Mildred (Brill) Stanton. In addition to her parents, Jeannette is predeceased by her husband; Ward A. Morley; daughter Carol Gordon; brother Sheldon Smith; friend and...

Aida E. Nogueira

Aida E. Nogueira

Sep 22, 2018

Aida E. Nogueira, 68 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo. She was born March 25, 1950 to the late Francisco (Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her fiancé James Roberts. Aida worked for many years at St. Jerome Hosptial with her sisters. She loved traveling with...

Charlotte W. Hinz

Charlotte W. Hinz

Sep 18, 2018

Charlotte W. Hinz, 89, of Alexander passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Villages of Orleans County in Albion. She was born on December 1, 1928 in Batavia to the late Frederick C. and Amelia (Egloff) Wickens. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinz is predeceased by her husband; Wilbur Hinz. Charlotte was the Laboratory Director at...

Megan T. Suttell

Megan T. Suttell

Sep 13, 2018

Megan T. Suttell, 28 of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday September 13, 2018 in Buffalo. She was born on May 4, 1990 in Batavia to John (Kathleen Wagner) Suttell of Oakfield. Megan is preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Rena Costa) Wagner; Mr. and Mrs. John (Stella Hamera) Suttell. Megan graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School,...

Kenneth  E. Anderson

Kenneth E. Anderson

Sep 8, 2018

Kenneth E. Anderson, 88, of Arkansas, formerly of Alabama, NY passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018 at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Ligonier, PA., to the late Frank and Mary (Garland) Anderson. He is also predeceased by his 1st wife; Essie (Shetler) Anderson, 2nd wife Louretta (Fuller) Anderson; siblings...

Gertrude M. Robusto

Gertrude M. Robusto

Sep 7, 2018

Gertrude M. Robusto, 94, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday September 7, 2018 at Episcopal Church Home in Rochester. She was born February 24, 1924 in Rochester to the late John (Grace Fafisca) Torrito. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Pasquale “Pat” G. Robusto Sr. whom she married November 16, 1946; son Joseph Robusto; sisters Libby (James)...

Patrick  D.  Moore

Patrick D. Moore

Sep 5, 2018

Patrick D. Moore, 40, went home on Wednesday September 5, 2018. He was born January 31, 1978. He is predeceased by his sister Lisa M. Moore; grandparents Leon (Isabelle) Moore Sr, Earl E. Gilbert; Aunt Patty and Uncle Andy. Patrick is survived by his parents; Leon (Anne Gilbert) Moore Jr. of Elba; son Abraven; sisters Mary (Lisa Carter) Moore...

Sharon Ziomek

Sharon Ziomek

Sep 3, 2018

Sharon Ziomek, 74, of Batavia passed away on Monday September 3, 2018 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Home in Batavia. She was born on November 15, 1943 in Batavia to the late Earl and Luella (Kilner) Keller. In addition to her parents, Sharon is predeceased by her first husband; Malcolm Singer Sr.; brother Paul Keller and sister Patricia Keller....

John Henry Dewitt

John Henry Dewitt

Aug 31, 2018

John Henry DeWitt, age 69, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday August 31, 2018 at Buffalo General Medical Center. John was born on September 4, 1948 in Latham, New York. He was son of the late Helen Ward DeWitt and Byron R. DeWitt of Pavilion. Beloved husband of Caryn Valle-DeWitt and devoted father of...

William A. "Billy" Andrews Iii

William A. "Billy" Andrews Iii

Aug 29, 2018

William A. "Billy" Andrews III, 38 of Lockport, died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 29, 2018. He was born October 5, 1979 in Eve Sham Township, NJ, beloved son of Denise A. Beyer of FL, whom she loved with all her heart, you will be sadly missed but never forgotten until we meet again. He is preceded in death by...

Mary A. Burdick

Mary A. Burdick

Aug 26, 2018

Mary A. Burdick, 66 of Medina passed away peacefully on Sunday August 26, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. Mary was born in Ticonderoga, NY on March 4, 1952 to the late John (Pauline Cram) Barney. She is preceded in death by two grandchildren Faith and Hope Barney; sister Brenda Brooks, brother James Barney. Mary worked at FMC...