Obituary Listings

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”...

James E.  "Beef" Soggs

James E. "Beef" Soggs

Mar 16, 2017

James E. “Beef” Soggs Jr. of Batavia, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2017. He was born June 5, 1962 in Batavia to the late James E. Soggs Sr. and Onie R. (Burney) Soggs of Batavia. James “Beef” Soggs was devoted to his faith in God and truly enjoyed and loved being around his family. James worked for the...

Margaret M. "Marge" Mancuso

Margaret M. "Marge" Mancuso

Mar 15, 2017

Margaret M. “Marge” Mancuso, 93 of Batavia, died at home surrounded by her loving family and care givers on Wednesday March 15, 2017. She was born July 12, 1923 in Batavia, to the late Sydney (Susan Bowen) Gear. Marge is preceded in death by her husband Dominic B. Mancuso; her siblings Sydney, Irving, Elwyn, Marion and Genevieve. Marge owned...

Carolyn Gajewski

Carolyn Gajewski

Mar 12, 2017

Carolyn Gajewski, 84 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 12, 2017 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born August 12, 1932 in Harrisburg, PA to her late parents. Mrs. Gajewski is preceded in death by a son Daniel and three siblings. Mrs. Gajewski was formerly a member of the Eastern Star. She loved...

Karen  M. Mann

Karen M. Mann

Mar 6, 2017

Karen M. Mann, 56, of Batavia passed away on Monday March 6, 2017 in Alabama, NY as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born on January 10, 1961 in Batavia to the late Donald E. Mann and Virginia (Zietvogel) Mann of LeRoy. In addition to her father, she is predeceased by her husband...

Dominic F. Valle Jr.

Dominic F. Valle Jr.

Mar 3, 2017

Dominic F. Valle Jr., 63 of Batavia, passed away on Friday March 3, 2017 at his home. He was born October 12, 1953 in Batavia; to the late Dominic F. (Ann Sika) Valle Sr. Dom is preceded in death by a sister Nicoletta Valle. Dom owned and operated Valle Jewelers for many years. He had the power to instantly...

Michelle A. Cropo

Michelle A. Cropo

Feb 28, 2017

Michelle A. Cropo, 51 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at her home. She was born January 13, 1966 in Batavia, to Alberta (Dixon) Strauss of Batavia and Carl Cropo. Michelle worked as a Store Manager at Sugar Creek in Batavia. She is survived along with her mother by a brother Michael (Ellen) Cropo of...

Marquis J. Holmes

Marquis J. Holmes

Feb 26, 2017

Marquis J. Holmes, 18, of Batavia passed away on Sunday February 26, 2017 with this family by his side at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on June 19, 1998 in Batavia to the late Alonzo Holmes who passed away in 2015 and Frances Campo of Batavia. Marquis was a student and a part of the ARC...

Barbara A. Alvut

Barbara A. Alvut

Feb 23, 2017

Barbara A. Alvut, 81, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday February 23, 2017 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on February 27, 1935 in Batavia to the late John and Frances (Wozniak) Kowalik. She is predeceased by her husband Clarence Alvut and siblings; Ray, Jerry and Jack Kowalik, Irene Kulikowski, Connie Brazzell and Dolores Slater. Barbara...