Obituary Listings

Ralph William  Houseknecht Sr.

Ralph William Houseknecht Sr.

May 30, 2016

Ralph William Houseknecht Sr. - age 89, a lifelong resident of Batavia and retired President of Batavia Pepsi-Cola and Loose Ends Vending, went home to be with the Lord Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, on May 30th. Ralph was born on December 24, 1926. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Seward and Kathryn (Dustin) Houseknecht; four...

Robert  A. Clancey Jr.

Robert A. Clancey Jr.

May 29, 2016

Robert A. Clancey Jr., 33, of Batavia passed away on Sunday May 29, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer in the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on September 10, 1982 to Gail (Roth) Titus of Batavia and the late Robert Clancey Sr. Robert will be remembered for his love...

Amy  S. Weaver

Amy S. Weaver

May 26, 2016

Amy S. Weaver, 44, of Lockport passed away with her family by her side on Thursday May 26, 2016 at her home. She was born July 11, 1971 in Batavia to the late William Lampke and Carol (Demmer) Irwin of LeRoy. Amy is preceded in death by a son Christopher Weber, siblings William Lampke, Joann Miller and Ann Bohnm....

Steven L. Lantz

Steven L. Lantz

May 24, 2016

Steven L. Lantz, 49, of LeRoy passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2016 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 23, 1966 in Batavia to the late Harvey Lantz and Dorothy (Risher) Tobolski of Oakfield. Steven was a truck driver for Angelica in Batavia. He was an avid bowler, loved golfing and playing cards. In...

Nancy R. Ficarella

Nancy R. Ficarella

May 11, 2016

Nancy R. Ficarella, 91, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born on April 10, 1925 in Batavia to the late Louis and Rosalie (Cardinelli) Columbo. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by 10 siblings. Nancy was very active in local organizations. She was a member...

Dannis J. Blanco

Dannis J. Blanco

May 3, 2016

Dannis J. Blanco, 62, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1953 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Jose Blanco and Ardella (Earl Tatro) Smith. In addition to his parents, he predeceased by his sister Kathy Dauber. Dannis worked for many years as a lineman...

Charles  L. Washburn

Charles L. Washburn

May 3, 2016

Charles L. Washburn, 78, of Batavia passed away Tuesday May 3, 2016 at the family home where he was born on November 16, 1937 in Batavia to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Ammoms) Washburn. He was a former member of the New York National Guard, a long time member at the Calvary Baptist Church and was a tree surgeon...

Georgina  A. Morrow

Georgina A. Morrow

May 1, 2016

Georgina A. Morrow, 59, of Batavia passed away with her family by her side on Sunday May 1, 2016 in the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born December 2, 1956 in Batavia to the late Lorenzo Amato and Anna (Zito) Amato of Palermo, Sicily Mrs. Morrow worked at Lapp Insulator in LeRoy. She...

Ethel M. O'Geen

Ethel M. O'Geen

Apr 21, 2016

Ethel M. O’Geen, 93, of Brockport, formally of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday April 21, 2016 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester. She was born in Hornell, NY to the late Lester and Lena (Northrup) Bailey. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Lester O’Geen and 9 siblings. “Grandma O” loved her...

Marvin  F.  Talbot

Marvin F. Talbot

Apr 19, 2016

Marvin F. Talbot, 81, of Rochester, formally of Batavia passed away on April 19, 2016 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on September 24, 1934 in Batavia to the late Edward and Dorothy (Buchman) Talbot. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his loving wife, Nancy (Mellanthen) Talbot; brothers Bobby and Kenneth Talbot and grandson...

Franklyn M. Knapp

Franklyn M. Knapp

Apr 16, 2016

Franklyn M. Knapp, 85, of Batavia passed away on Saturday April 16, 2016 at New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born August 3, 1930 in Auburn, New York to late John (Vera Greenizen) Knapp. Mr. Knapp is preceded in death by his beloved wife Noreen M. (Baudendistel) Knapp. Mr. Knapp served in the United States Air...

Timothy S. Slate

Timothy S. Slate

Apr 15, 2016

Timothy S. Slate, 61 of Batavia, passed away on Friday April 15, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born December 19, 1954 in Hamilton, New York to Jesse (Patricia Foster) Slate of Attica. Mr. Slate worked at Agway in Batavia. He served in the United States Army from 1974-1977 and then the Army National Guard from...

Dayton "Pa" Schultz

Dayton "Pa" Schultz

Apr 4, 2016

Dayton “Pa” Schultz, 77, of Oakfield passed away on Monday April 4, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit. He was born September 29, 1938 in Medina, New York to the late William and Edith (Pratt) Schultz. He is preceded in death by siblings Wilma (Alve) Cratsenburg, Carl (Carol) Schultz, mother and father in law Erwin...

Mary Ann Barrett

Mary Ann Barrett

Apr 1, 2016

Mary Ann Barrett, 86, of Batavia passed away suddenly on Friday April 1, 2016 at the Genesee County Adult Home in Batavia. She was born in Perry, NY to the late George and Shirley (Hauck) Kearney. She is preceded in death by her husband, David R. Barrett; sisters Jeanne(Norman) Rill, Betty (Leon) Cooley and her much loved dog, Paddy....

Scott D. Harris

Scott D. Harris

Mar 28, 2016

Scott D. Harris, 52, of Oakfield passed away peacefully on March 28, 2016 at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1963 to Jack and Betty (Ruffino) Harris of Oakfield. Scott was the founder and President of Millwork Solutions Inc., and owner of Harris Mill Street Properties LLC.of Batavia, New York. He...

Susan L. Brick

Susan L. Brick

Mar 26, 2016

Susan L. (Colwell) Brick, age 70, of Corfu passed away peacefully on Saturday March 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on April 23, 1945, the daughter of Marion and the late William Colwell. Mrs. Brick was a prior owner of numerous craft stores throughout Western New York, past president of the Niagara Frontier Craftsmen. Having...

Eva  F.  Hamers

Eva F. Hamers

Mar 23, 2016

Eva F. Hamers, age 71, of Batavia passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Jennette Hamers of Lancaster. Eva was predeceased by sister Beverly Crego of Amherst. She is survived by sisters; Cora Sroka (Jerry) of Marilla and Janice Dawne (Howard) of Batavia; brothers Ron Gardner...

Gerald W. Sporer

Gerald W. Sporer

Mar 13, 2016

Gerald Sporer, 84, of Medina, formally of Oakfield, entered into rest on Sunday March 13, 2016 at The Orchard Manor Nursing Facility in Medina. Mr. Sporer was born on March 23, 1931 in Honesdale, PA the son of the late Leo and Florentine (Greenfield) Sporer. He is predeceased by his daughter, Sandra J. Sporer; sisters Margaret Polk and Lois...

Anna Nicosia

Anna Nicosia

Mar 10, 2016

Anna Nicosia, 89, of LeRoy passed away peacefully on Thursday March 10, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born August 27, 1926 in Batavia, New York to the late Daniel (Jennie Battaglia) Menne. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel J. Nicosia along with sisters Nelda Menne and Rose Ferrando. Anna worked for Doehler...

Lucille J. Hoy

Lucille J. Hoy

Mar 7, 2016

Luicille J. Hoy, 88, passed away March 7, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. She was born December 15, 1927 to the late Martin (Clara Fiegl) Spoth. Lucy enjoyed family, church, to bake, cook, sew crochet and read stories. The Family would like to express our gratitude to all family, friends, and the staff at...