Obituary Listings

Lorne R. Brudz

Lorne R. Brudz

Sep 19, 2017

Lorne R. Brudz, 18, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on June 10, 1999, in Batavia to Mark and Colleen (McMahon) Brudz. Lorne is predeceased by his grandparents Joseph and Esther Brudz; Richard and Joanne McMahon. Lorne had a love for animals, as he was...

Helga E. Baumann

Helga E. Baumann

Sep 15, 2017

Helga E. Baumann, 89, of Batavia passed away on Friday September 15, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Wuppertal, Germany, the oldest of four children to the late Wilhelm and Hilde (Wohlgemuth) Niedt. In addition to her parents, Helga is predeceased by her son Wolfgang...

Patricia A. Sewert

Patricia A. Sewert

Sep 13, 2017

Patricia A. Sewert, 86, of Stafford passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday September 13, 2017. She was born on February 1, 1931 in Buffalo to the late Martin and Irma (Tubbs) Riffe. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Elmer A. Sewert, a Batavia High School teacher who passed in 1982; siblings James Riffe, Mary Dodge and...

Anna  Susan Zauner

Anna Susan Zauner

Sep 3, 2017

Anna Susan (Zimmer) Zauner, 99, of Batavia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday September 3, 2017 while surrounded by her family. She was born on March 4, 1918 in Buffalo, NY. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph of 67 years; brother Frank, sisters Julie, Barbara, and Wilma. She is survived by her children; Raymond (Theresa)...

David L. Valder

David L. Valder

Sep 2, 2017

David L. Valder, age 76, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 15, 1941 in LeRoy, to the late Vern (Mabel Fisher) Valder. He is predeceased by his sisters Doris Ridley & Louise Gill. David was employed at Bell & Howell and...

Carl L. Aquino

Carl L. Aquino

Aug 28, 2017

Carl L. Aquino, 81 of Batavia passed away on Monday August 28, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on October 11, 1935 in Batavia to the late Andrew (Bridgette Sepe) Aquino. He is preceded in death by brothers William and Andrew Aquino. Mr. Aquino retired as an Electronic Technician at Groveland Correctional Facility in...

Avis J. Weinert

Avis J. Weinert

Aug 23, 2017

Avis J. Weinert, 93, of Byron passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Bethany, NY on January 10, 1924 to the late Floyd and Ethel (Noakes) Putnam. In addition to her parents, Avis is predeceased by her loving husband William H. Weinert who passed away in 2001; sisters...

Douglas C. Perfitt

Douglas C. Perfitt

Aug 19, 2017

Douglas C. Perfitt, 78, of Oakfield passed away on Saturday August 19, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Batavia to the late Claude and Aletha (Newton) Perfitt. Doug was involved in numerous organizations including the Oakfield Fire Department in which he served 50 years as a volunteer fireman and treasurer....

Paris S. Doward

Paris S. Doward

Aug 15, 2017

Paris S. Doward went to rest in paradise on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She was born to Tiesha Doward of Batavia and Devon Rodgers of Buffalo. In addition to her parents, Paris is survived by her grandfather; Raymond Doward of Batavia; grandmothers Vera Williams of Batavia, Stephanie Rodgers of Buffalo, Carolyn Claudio...

Bonnie L. Wright

Bonnie L. Wright

Aug 10, 2017

Bonnie L. Wright, 51, of Batavia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 10, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1966 the daughter of the late Barbara Ann (Turner) Laney and Robert Wright. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased be her step father Harold Laney. Bonnie will be remembered as a good hearted...

Albert  J. Aratari

Albert J. Aratari

Aug 5, 2017

Albert J. Aratari, 86 of Holley, passed away on Saturday August 5, 2017 peacefully at Hospice of Orleans Inc. surrounded by his family. He was born November 23, 1930 in Rochester, to the late Cecido (Lucy Borso) Aratari. Mr. Aratari is preceded in death by brothers Alfred, Dominick, Alex, Peter, Frank and Louis; sisters Annie Recino, Florence Sofia, Rosie...

Celia Zito

Celia Zito

Jul 25, 2017

Mrs. Celia Zito, 89, of Batavia passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday July 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1928 to the late Ferdinando (Maria Cecela) Cianfrini. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Anthony “Butch” Zito, mother and father-in-law Salvatore (Concetta) Zito; son-in-law Bill Ray, siblings Lena...

Joseph Deni

Joseph Deni

Jul 10, 2017

Joseph Deni, 90 of Batavia, passed away July 10, 2017 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born August 22, 1926 in Oakfield to the late James (Clara Giordano) Deni Sr. Mr. Deni is preceded in death by a brother Gerald Deni. Mr. Deni owned and operated Joseph Deni’s Barber Shop on Ross St. in Batavia for many years....

Rose Ianni

Rose Ianni

Jul 4, 2017

Rose Ianni, 85 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2017 at her son’s home. She was born May 21, 1932 in East Bethany, to the late John (Natalina) Cervoni. Mrs. Ianni is preceded in death by husband Carlo Ianni (1969); brother John Cervoni and sister Christina Orlando. Rose was a longtime member of...

Fredrick  W. Lapple

Fredrick W. Lapple

Jul 3, 2017

Fredrick W. Lapple passed from this life on July 3, 2017, at age 90 with his family by his side. Survived by his wife Jean (O’Halloran), children Fredrick (Marie) Lapple of Rochester, Thomas Lapple of Leesburg, VA., Marie (Dan) Davidson of Charlotte, NC, and William (Angela) Lapple of LeRoy, along with 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased...

Joseph M. Fragnito

Joseph M. Fragnito

Jun 29, 2017

Joseph M. Fragnito, 63, of Batavia passed away on Thursday June 29, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochetser. He was born in Batavia on September 2, 1953 to the late Mario Fragnito and Josephine (Recchio) of Batavia. In addition to his father, Joe is predeceased by his sister Marie Fragnito and his nephew Richie Funke. Joe was everyone’s...

Joan Katherine Fitch

Joan Katherine Fitch

Jun 26, 2017

Joan Katherine Fitch, 84, of Perry passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26th surrounded by her children at her home on Silver Lake. She was born in Carthage, NY on April 20, 1933 to John and Katherine (Murphy) Stoffel. Joan was one of thirteen children and worked the family farm as a young girl. Her strong work ethic and...

Valerie  J.  Hill

Valerie J. Hill

Jun 26, 2017

Valerie J. Hill, 74, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Monday June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Rochester. She was born in Jamestown, NY on December 27, 1942 to Joseph and Josephine (Guttadauria) Brunacini. Valerie is predeceased by her husband; Lester M. Hill; brother Joseph and Vincent Brunacini; sisters Vincene and Catherine...

Jason  D. Lang

Jason D. Lang

Jun 24, 2017

On June 24, 2017 Jason passed away at home. He fought a very courageous battle with addiction that he tried so hard to overcome. Sadly Jason lost his battle but God gained a very precious angel. He was born October 5, 1983 in Buffalo, to Ricky (Niki Tundo) Lang of Batavia. Jason is preceded in death by grandmother Elfreda...

Josephine A. Renz

Josephine A. Renz

Jun 14, 2017

Josephine A. Renz, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Louis (Rosalie Nicosia) Giambrone. Mrs. Renz is preceded in death by two brothers Vincent and Alfred Giambrone. Mrs. Renz was a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish. She...