Obituary Listings

Dorothy  L. Hendershot

Dorothy L. Hendershot

Aug 13, 2018

Dorothy L. Hendershot, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday August 13, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born in Frederick, MD on September 6, 1935 to the late George W. (Carrie L. Pickett) Cookerly. She is predeceased by her husband Vernice Hendershot, son Gerald P. Brian. Dorothy enjoyed attending services at Batavia Assembly of God....

Keith W. Rood

Keith W. Rood

Aug 6, 2018

Keith W. Rood, Formerly of Batavia, NY passed in peace on August 6th, 2018 in Louisville, KY at the age of 55. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and TN Air National Guard. Keith is survived by his son; Alex Rood; sister Ruthie-Marie Beckwith (Mark Friedman); three brothers Donald Beckwith, David Rood (Nam Hui), Kevin Rood;...

Elsie  G.  Duckworth

Elsie G. Duckworth

Jul 27, 2018

Elsie G. Duckworth, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday July 27, 2018 at Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Gerry, NY. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 1, 1929 to the late Robert (Frieda Gramp) Humel. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard G. Duckworth, son Richard Duckworth, siblings Ernie Humel,...

Andre K. Tietjen

Andre K. Tietjen

Jul 25, 2018

Andre K. Tietjen, 47 of Batavia, passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018. He was born November 3, 1970 in Frederick, MD, to the late Kenneth Tietjen and Nita Sue (Patton) Tietjen of Erie, PA. Andre was a contractor and owner of Polarbear Handyman in Erie, PA. He had a passion for saltwater fishing. He is a United States Marine...

Alex A. Neubert

Alex A. Neubert

Jul 21, 2018

Alex A. Neubert, of Batavia died peacefully on July 21 at the age of 83. He was born on September 1, 1934 in Batavia New York to the late William Albert and Louise (Kisella) Neubert. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary D. Neubert, his sisters Irene (Edward) Brenkus, Mary (Dominic) Mancuso, Blanche (Robert) Schrock, and Frances Neubert, and...

Philip  P. Pastore Jr.

Philip P. Pastore Jr.

Jul 17, 2018

Philip P. Pastore Jr., 93, of Batavia, the owner of the Pok-A-Dot Restaurant and the original owner of Sunny’s Restaurant passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center with his wife and children by his bedside. He was the son of the late former Supervisor Philip P. Pastore Sr. and Georgia (Frongetta) Pastore;...

Janice M. Williams

Janice M. Williams

Jul 16, 2018

Janice M. (Draper) Williams, 62, of Batavia, passed away on July 16, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1955 in Batavia, daughter of the late Charles Draper Sr. and Charlotte (Gould) Draper. In addition to her husband and father, brothers Charles Draper Jr. and Brian Draper predecease her. Janice (aka Big Red...

Elaine E. Rice

Elaine E. Rice

Jul 14, 2018

Elaine E. Rice, 91 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on January 29, 1927 to the late Wesley (Carolyn Kirsch) Holmes. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rice. Mrs. Rice owned and trained race horses, spending a lot of her time at Batavia Downs....

Jennie Dispenza

Jennie Dispenza

Jul 11, 2018

Jennie Dispenza, 99 of Batavia passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 12, 1918 in Batavia to the late Michael (Phillipa “Fannie” Condello) Pontillo. She is predeceased by her husband Frank G. Dispenza, son Kenneth Dispenza, brothers Vincent and Frank Pontillo, sister Rose Minuto along with dearest Mary DiSalvo. Mrs. Dispenza...

Deborah A. Taylor

Deborah A. Taylor

Jul 1, 2018

Deborah A. Taylor, 60 of Batavia, passed away due to complications of an autoimmune disease disorder on Sunday July 1, 2018. She was born October 27, 1957 to the late William Dugan and Joan (Fouchie) Dugan of Darien. She is preceded in death by daughter Christina Marie Taylor. Deb started her nursing career as a candy striper at the...

Elsie Annunziata

Elsie Annunziata

Jun 18, 2018

Elsie Annunziata, 84 of Lancaster, NY passed away on June 18, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1934 in Batavia to the late Chester and Ernestine (Schramm) Wiedrich. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Annunziata; Sister Shirley Brumber, brothers, Robert Wiedrich, Gerald Wiedrich, and Donald Wiedrich. Elsie attended...

Kevin J. Richardson

Kevin J. Richardson

Jun 18, 2018

Kevin J. Richardson, 41, of Oakfield passed away on June 18, 2018. He was born on May 14, 1977 in Batavia to Raymond and Sheila (Brill) Richardson of Oakfield. Kevin had a heart of gold. He was kind, loving and would do anything for anyone. His eyes were full of light that would shine through from the deepest part...

Louise Stone

Louise Stone

Jun 13, 2018

Louise Stone, 89, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Louise was born on March 4, 1929 in Paxton, Illinois, a daughter of the late Frances Fancher. She graduated from Paxton High School in 1947, and at the age of 23 moved with husband Donald Stone and infant son to...

Charles F. Charvella

Charles F. Charvella

Jun 10, 2018

Charles F. Charvella, 99, of Batavia passed away on June 10, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 7, 1919 in Batavia to the late Sabastian and Cosima Charvella. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by his wife; Ruth Charvella; son Charles “Skip” Charvella; brothers Joseph, Sam, James and Louis Charvella; sisters...

William "Bill" Lee Hagen

William "Bill" Lee Hagen

Jun 5, 2018

William “Bill” Lee Hagen, 80 of Stafford, NY passed away on June 5th at his home in Stafford. He was born Aug. 21, 1937 in Batavia to the late Lester and Hazel (Tooley) Hagen. He was also preceded in death by his son James (Jimmy) Lee Hagen. Bill attended Oakfield-Alabama High School and for 18 years worked for the...

Bernard "Bernie" William Doktor

Bernard "Bernie" William Doktor

Jun 1, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” William Doktor, 88 of Corfu, went to the Lord on June 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at United Memorial Medical Center, under comfort care. He was born August 17, 1929 to the late Martin (Cecilia Szymanski) Doktor. He is preceded in death by son-in-law Scott Thompson; brothers Alfred, Henry, William, Richard, and Norman Doktor; sisters...

Jeanne C. Iannaccone

Jeanne C. Iannaccone

May 29, 2018

Jeanne C. Iannaccone, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1929 in Batavia to the late Pellegrino (Rafaella) Iannaccone. Jeanne is predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Sherman, sisters Philomena Mobley, Constance “Mary” Epple and brother Freddy Iannaccone. She is survived by her son Robert...

Linda J. Witkop

Linda J. Witkop

May 27, 2018

Linda J. Witkop, 70, of Batavia passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on April 19, 1948 in Buffalo to the late Richard Veltz and Elizabeth (Defoe) Gannon of Medina. Linda worked as an Administrative Assistant at Eastman Kodak in Rochester. She loved to sing and bake. She...

Bentley L. Dick

Bentley L. Dick

May 20, 2018

Bentley Landyen Dick passed away on May 20, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a 10:00AM Memorial Service on Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Northgate Free Methodist Church 8160 Bank St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020. There will be coffee and refreshments...

Theresa J. Suozzi

Theresa J. Suozzi

May 17, 2018

Theresa J. Suozzi, 83, of Medina passed away peacefully on Thursday May 17, 2018 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Batavia on February 4, 1935 to the late Andrew and Josephine (Zito) Riso. In addition to her parents, Theresa is predeceased by her grandson; Sean Stevens; sisters Rose Battaglia, Josephine Battaglia, Frances Gravanda and Pauline...