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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...


