Obituary Listings

Eldon  John  Farrington

Eldon John Farrington

Nov 12, 2016

Eldon John Farrington Sr., 80, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday November 12, 2016 at Crossroads House surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Olean to the late Rev. Harry and Vilona (English) Farrington. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by siblings Dorothy (Thomas) Hamilton, Ethel (Edward) Victor, Carloyn (Orin)...

Judith Ann Jackson Ferraro

Judith Ann Jackson Ferraro

Nov 9, 2016

Judith Ann Jackson Ferraro, 74 of Batavia, was called home to be with her Lord and her family in heaven Wednesday November 9, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born February 17, 1942 in Batavia, to the late Cecil James Jackson & Ottlie May (Crocker) Boudreau. Judith and Richard made their passion youth and families, their own...

Karen  E. Biegas

Karen E. Biegas

Nov 8, 2016

Karen E. (Murtagh) Biegas, 55, passed away while in Orlando, FL. on November 8, 2016. She was born on December 23, 1960 in Rochester to the late Edward Murtagh and Myrtle (Bowling) Murtagh of Bergen. In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her husband John D. Biegas; son John (Kimberly) Biegas of Bergen; step daughter Deborah Groover;...

Timothy  M. Ridgway

Timothy M. Ridgway

Nov 8, 2016

“What words can’t say music speaks” Timothy M. Ridgway, 34, of Newark Valley, NY joined the acoustic band in heaven on November 8, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1982 in Binghamton to James M. Ridgway and Anna M. Sopka. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters Martha Ann and Jane; grandmother Cleo, grandfather...

Judith  E. (Née Mosman) Peterson

Judith E. (Née Mosman) Peterson

Nov 4, 2016

Judith E. (née Mosman) Peterson, 56, of LeRoy passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by family on Friday November 4, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on August 22, 1960 in Batavia to William L. and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Mosman. She is predeceased by a brother Timothy Mosman. Judith had...

Charles  J. Silvernail

Charles J. Silvernail

Oct 23, 2016

Charles J. Silvernail, 59 of Alexander, passed away Sunday October 23, 2016 at Highland Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his family. He was born February 1, 1957 in Batavia, to the late Norman & Vera (Snyder) Silvernail. He is preceded in death by a sister Tammy Silvernail. Charles was an avid hunter, fisherman and longtime member of A-On-Do-Wa-Nuh Sportsman...

Riley C. Ohlson

Riley C. Ohlson

Oct 12, 2016

Riley C. Ohlson, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on February 7, 2016 in Rock Hill, SC to Timothy Ohlson of South Carolina and Sondra Olcott of Batavia. Riley will always be remembered for being very curious. He loved everything that he could get his hands...

Sebastiana  "Ann"  Liberante

Sebastiana "Ann" Liberante

Oct 6, 2016

Sebastiana “Ann” Liberante, 100, a long time resident of Buffalo and Batavia passed away on October 6, 2016 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on July 30, 1916 in Oakfield to the late Angelo and Sebastiana (Bordanaro) Trigilio. Ann turned 100 on July 30th. She was the sixth of 10 children born to Angelo and Sebastiana...

Theresa M. Motyka

Theresa M. Motyka

Sep 29, 2016

Theresa Motyka, 67, of Batavia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday September 29, 2016. She was born December 29, 1948 in Buffalo to the late Felix and Valentina (Markiewicz) Fronckowiak. She is predeceased by a brother Norman Fronckowiak, sisters-in-laws Christine and Suzanne Fronckowiak. Theresa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She dedicated her...

Elizabeth  M. Suranni

Elizabeth M. Suranni

Sep 28, 2016

Elizabeth M. Suranni, 74, of Depew, formerly of Batavia passed away on September 28, 2016 in Las Vegas. She was born on May 22, 1942 in Buffalo to the late Joseph and Mary (Gustafaro) Pelletterie. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph F. Suranni. Elizabeth lived in Fort Eustis, VA while her husband Joseph was in the Army. When...

Kenneth S. Maskell

Kenneth S. Maskell

Sep 24, 2016

Kenneth S. Maskell, 59 of Elba, passed away Saturday September 24, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1956 in North Tonawanda, NY to the late Herbert (Shirley Barnes) Maskell Sr. Ken worked for many years at Graham Manufacturing in Batavia. He had a true love for cars and racing, especially drag racing his 1970...

Edmond J. Rorick

Edmond J. Rorick

Sep 19, 2016

Edmond J. Rorick, 96, of Mankato, MN, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday September 19, 2016 under Hospice Care at Cottagewood in Mankato. He was born August 10, 1920 in Lorain, OH to the late James Rorick and the late Florence (Murray) Burkhart. Mr. Rorick is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lillian (Bilich) Rorick, brother...

Kenneth  D. "Don"  Currier

Kenneth D. "Don" Currier

Aug 30, 2016

Kenneth D.”Don” Currier, 89 of Batavia passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 30, 2016. He was born March 29, 1927 in Ormel, NY to the late Kenneth & Iva (Sanders) Currier. Mr. Currier is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Currier. Mr. Currier was a United States Army Veteran during WWII, an avid outdoorsman who loved...

Stephen C. Dermody

Stephen C. Dermody

Aug 25, 2016

Stephen C. Dermody, 77, of Bergen, NY passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Stephen was born on January 16, 1939 in Ogden, NY to the late Joseph and Josephine (Steigerwald) Dermody. He is predeceased by his son Michael Dermody, a brother, John Dermody and sister, Elin Covalciuc. Stephen was a United States...

Paul  Keller

Paul Keller

Aug 22, 2016

Paul Keller (Michael P. Keller), 68, of Batavia passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at Crossroads House with his wife, Karen Keller by his side. He was born November 5, 1947 in Batavia, NY to the late Earl J. (Luella Kilner) Keller. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son-in-law Gerald Flores. What...

Michelle G.  Robb

Michelle G. Robb

Aug 22, 2016

Michelle G. Robb, 58, of Corfu passed away on Monday August 22, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on November 14, 1957 in Buffalo to the late James and Audrey (Ashburn) Little. Michelle enjoyed country music, watching Ghost Hunters and especially spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her husband,...

Betty J. Worthington

Betty J. Worthington

Aug 20, 2016

Betty J. Worthington, 71 of Batavia, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday August 20, 2016 at Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born May 16, 1945 in Robinson, PA to to the late David (Freda Johns) Little. She is preceded in death by a grandson Justin Jacobs. Mrs. Worthington owned Betty’s Ceramics where she not...

Betty R. Harris

Betty R. Harris

Aug 17, 2016

Betty R. Harris, 77, of Oakfield passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 17, 2016 at her home. She was born July 21, 1939 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Mary) Ruffino. Mrs. Harris is preceded in death by her son Scott Harris; brothers Harry, Larry and Anthony; sisters Laura Spadacino and Sarah Ficarella. Mrs. Harris was...

Patricia "Patti" Lynn Riner

Patricia "Patti" Lynn Riner

Aug 14, 2016

Mrs. Patricia “Patti” Lynn Riner, of Batavia died August 14, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born December 7, 1954, a daughter of Robert V. Call Jr. and the late Lorinda Terry Call. She is predeceased by her brother Robert V. Call III; her father-in-law Paul J. Riner; and a special family friend Helen “Nanny” DePetro. Mrs. Riner...

Peter Barone

Peter Barone

Aug 11, 2016

Peter Barone, 97, of Batavia died peacefully on Thursday August 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1919 in San Giuseppe Lato, Sicily, Italy to the late Antonio & Margherita (Inalzata) Barone. He predeceased by his wife Tanina, who passed away in 2011 after 60 years of marriage along with five...