Obituary Listings

Genevieve A. Jacobs

Genevieve A. Jacobs

Jun 7, 2017

Genevieve A. Jacobs, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully at Premier Genesee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Wednesday June 7, 2017. She was born April 24, 1926 in Batavia, to the late James (Florence Falkowski) Sformo. Mrs. Jacobs is preceded in death by her husband George F. Jacobs (1985), son George Jacobs, brothers James and Larry Sformo. Mrs. Jacobs...

Ruth E. O'Donnell

Ruth E. O'Donnell

Jun 1, 2017

Ruth E. O’Donnell, 86, of LeRoy formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday June 1, 2017 at the LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Gowanda, NY on September 15, 1930 to the late Raymond and Nirl (Blakely) Congdon. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Richard O’Donnell and brother Raymond Congdon. Ruth was...

Peggy A. Bucknam

Peggy A. Bucknam

May 29, 2017

Peggy A. Bucknam, 53, of Oakfield passed away peacefully on Monday May 29, 2017. She was born on September 8, 1963 in Batavia to the late Volney and Thelma Marie (Powell) Bucknam. In addition to her parents, Peggy is predeceased by her sister Patricia VanValkenburg. Peggy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed doing puzzles, watching TV...

Harold L. Miles Jr.

Harold L. Miles Jr.

May 26, 2017

Harold L. Miles Jr., 59, of Batavia passed away at his home on Friday May 26, 2017. He was born on December 13, 1957 in Batavia to the late Harold L. Miles Sr. and Florence (Lenhard) Miles. Harold served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He was a HVAC employee at the INS Federal Detention Center in...

Franklin  J. Battaglia

Franklin J. Battaglia

May 24, 2017

Franklin J. Battaglia, 84, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1932 in Batavia to the late Frank and Grace (Scamacca) Battaglia. Frank served his country proudly with the United States Army. He was a member of the Swift Strike II platoon out of North and...

Anna Louise (Duncan) Thomas

Anna Louise (Duncan) Thomas

May 8, 2017

Anna Louise (Duncan) Thomas of Batavia went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2017 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. Anna was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Betsey Yeager Duncan. Anna was preceded in death by her late husband William F. Thomas, sisters; Pearline Lucas, Cecelia Duncan and brother Murphy Duncan,...

Roslyn Kehl Nonnengard

Roslyn Kehl Nonnengard

May 7, 2017

Roslyn Kehl Nonnengard, 89, of Batavia, a loving and devoted mother of 5 died on May 7, 2017 at her daughter’s home with her family present. She was born on June 29, 1927 in Sheldon to the late Levi and Agnes (George) Kehl. In addition to her parents, Roslyn is predeceased by her husband of 67 years; Blain Nonnengard...

Sandra L. Oberlander

Sandra L. Oberlander

May 5, 2017

Sandra L. Oberlander, 72 of East Pembroke, passed away on Friday May 5, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born May 25, 1945 in Attica to the late Laverne (Dorothy Dean) Hendershott. Sandra is preceded in death by her brothers Duane and Lee Hendershott. Mrs. Oberlander was a longtime member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Legion of Mary...

Tami J. Mcgill

Tami J. Mcgill

May 2, 2017

Tami J. McGill, 56, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 2, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on December 29, 1960 in Dansville to William (Cathie) Mattice of Wayland and Beverly Stewart of Dansville. Tami was loved by so many. She was an energetic and caring person who would help anyone...

Kevin  E. Hanley

Kevin E. Hanley

Apr 28, 2017

Kevin E. Hanley, 63, passed away at home in Johnstown, NY on Friday April 28th, 2017 after a long courageous fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Kevin was born in Batavia, NY on June 28, 1953 to the late James B. and Norma (O’Neil) Hanley. Kevin graduated from Notre Dame High School, where he excelled in cross-country and track....

Martha M. Austin

Martha M. Austin

Apr 19, 2017

Martha M. Austin, 69, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday April 19,2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on October 4, 1947 in Geneva, NY to the late Alfred and Agnes (Nielson) Jepsen. In addition to her parents, Martha is predeceased by her daughter Liza Espinoza. Martha loved her animals, going to the casino...

Dennis T. Waldron

Dennis T. Waldron

Apr 18, 2017

Dennis T. Waldron, 80, of Brockport, formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece. He was born on July 6, 1936 in Batavia to the late Horace and Mary (Mckenna) Waldron. Dennis is predeceased by his siblings; Fawn Coughlin, Winifred Cook, Horace Waldron and Patrick Waldron. Dennis worked...

Gloria  J. Smith

Gloria J. Smith

Apr 13, 2017

Gloria J. Smith, 73, of Byron passed away on Thursday April 13, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Lock Haven, PA., on June 14, 1943 to the late Albert and Priscilla (Huntington) Lomax. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a brother Linford Huntington. Gloria was employed by Student Transportation of America...

Barbara A. Bradt

Barbara A. Bradt

Apr 9, 2017

Barbara A. Bradt, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday April 9, 2017 at Premier Genesee Nursing Facility in Batavia. She was born in Warsaw on April 24, 1935, the daughter of the late George and Doris (Irish) Motts. Mrs. Bradt is predeceased by her husband Lorenz C. Bradt. Barbara graduated from Warsaw High School in 1952, Genesee...

David  L. Worthington

David L. Worthington

Apr 1, 2017

David L. Worthington, 54, of Batavia passed away on Saturday April 1, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1963 in Batavia to the late Raymond Worthington and Marian Worthington of Batavia. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his sister Susan Molek. David graduated from Batavia High School in 1981,...

Matthew B. Burns

Matthew B. Burns

Apr 1, 2017

Matthew B. Burns, 57, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday April 1, 2017 taking his last breath at home where he wanted to be surrounded by his loving family after fighting a 3 years battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 6, 1959 in Batavia to the late William and Lucille (Paravato) Burns. Matt worked in...

Edward Murphy

Edward Murphy

Mar 29, 2017

Edward Murphy, 50, of Batavia, formally of New York City passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 24, 1966 in New York City to the late John and Lucy (Pascalli) Murphy. Edward enjoyed the simple things in life. Elton...

Marilyn J. Winegar

Marilyn J. Winegar

Mar 23, 2017

Marilyn J. Winegar, 83 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 23, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born April 9, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Albert (Marie Rider) Hale. Marilyn is preceded in death by husband Robert Winegar, siblings Edward, William Hale and Betty J. Smith; nephew David Kelsey. Marilyn spent 48 years working for...

Joseph  C. Wenzel Jr.

Joseph C. Wenzel Jr.

Mar 23, 2017

Joseph C. Wenzel Jr., 59 of Batavia, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Thursday March 23, 2017 at home. He was born on May 21, 1957, in Batavia to Joseph C. (the late Dorothy M. Lenhard) Wenzel Sr. of Batavia. Joe is preceded in death by siblings Mary Francis and Jonathan Wenzel. Joe was an...

Russell P. Cessna Jr.

Russell P. Cessna Jr.

Mar 16, 2017

Russell P. Cessna Jr., 29 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 16, 2017. He was born November 17, 1987 in Batavia, to Mary (Ken) Falker of Corfu and the late Russell P. Cessna Sr. Russ is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Everett Rutherford, paternal grandfather Russell O. Cessna, soul mate Tessacca Tundo. Russell Paul, known as “Pauly”...