Obituary Listings

Jan 21, 2025

Arlene G. Chiarolanza, 94, of Lakeside, CA. formerly of Batavia, passed away on January 21, 2025 at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA. She was born on December 17, 1930 in Caledonia to the late William and Etta (Garry) Henry.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband; Frank Chiarolanza; brothers Robert,...

Jan 21, 2025

Raymond E. Whitehead Jr., 85, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Lockport to the late Raymond E. and Violet May (Brown) Whitehead Sr. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years; Angeline (Paradise) Whitehead; sister Juanita wright.

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Jan 18, 2025

Catherine J. Frantz, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Orchard Manor in Medina. She was born October 25, 1942 in Batavia to the late Clifford and Ella (Weaver) Schuster. She is preceded in death by siblings, Betty Schuster, Charles, Donald, Wayne and Robert Schuster, Meredith Green.

Mrs. Frantz worked...

Jan 10, 2025

Rose Ann Judy Kent (D’Angelo), known as Roseann passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 20, 1945, in Buffalo to the late Rinaldo and Margaret (Monteforte) D’Angelo, both Sicilian immigrants. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was preceded in death by her...

Jan 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Burns, Jr., 87, of Batavia. Bill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 surrounded by his family at The Friendly Home, Rochester. He was born March 21, 1937, in Fairport, NY to the late William and Mary (Murphy) Burns, Sr. He was preceded in death...

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Timothy Aaron Pitcher, 57, of Batavia, NY, in the early morning on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his family at Rochester General Hospital, due to complications from battling cancer. He was born May 10, 1967 in Buffalo, NY to William and Cheryl (Kingsley) Pitcher, Jr. He...

Jan 6, 2025

Leuza E. (Nogueira) Dunn, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Leuza was born on February 9, 1944 in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, daughter of the late Francisco (Esmera Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her sisters; Aida, Lucia and Tereza Nogueira.

She came...

Dec 24, 2024

John D. “Jaws” Anderson, 71 of Alabama, NY passed away on December 24, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born May 5, 1953 in Johnstown, PA to the late Kenneth E. and Essie (Shetler) Anderson. He is preceded in death by a daughter Melissa Johnson.

John retired from GM in Tonawanda after many...

Dec 21, 2024

Charles R. O’Geen Jr, 75 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 16, 1949 to the late Charles R. and Lena (Rossi) O’Geen Sr. He is preceded in death by a sister, Angela McCall.

Charlie was a 1968 graduate of Leroy High School and...

Dec 21, 2024

Rosemary Carrubba, 97 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 Gateway Home in Attica. She was born, July 3, 1927 in Batavia to the late Francis and Maria Orazia (Guggino) Vallone. Mrs. Carrubba is preceded in death by all of her siblings, Mary Vallone, Russell Vallone, Anthony Vallone, Josephine DiTillio, and Anne Carrubba.

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Dec 21, 2024

Barbara J. Maskell, 90 of Batavia, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on December 21. 2024. She was born May 10, 1934 in Batavia, to the late Gregson “John” and Helen (Putnam) Thompson. She is preceded in death by two brothers, William and Donald Thompson, grandson William A. Sheron III.

Mom was a...

Dec 20, 2024

Suzanne M. Barniak, age 81of Bethany, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2024. She was born in 1943 to the late Lloyd and Marie (Ditzel) White.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Joseph Barniak, son Kenneth Barniak, daughter Vicki (Philip Quatrano) Barniak,...

Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy M Sanfratello, 89 of Alexander passed away peacefully on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) under the loving care at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Sanfratello was born on July 13, 1935, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Hoffman) Hinz.

Dorothy was well known for the beautiful wedding and birthday cakes she...

Dec 12, 2024

Donna Francis O’Brien Morrow died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, leaving behind a host of immediate family successors including daughters Madonna Smyth and Vicky Hodges (George), sons Brian (Carolyn), Mark (Lee), Dennis (Natasha), and Timothy (Brenda) as well as 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Her beloved husband of more than 63 years, Murray, and her sons, Daniel,...

Dec 2, 2024

David G. Mullen, 89 of Bergen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 2, 2024 at home. He was born in Batavia, January 27, 1935 to the late Glenn S. and Clarabel (Cooper) Mullen. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Larissa Emily Mullen.

Mr. Mullen was a proud United States Marine, a...

Dec 1, 2024

William J. Graham, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 27, 1935 in Red Creek, NY to the late Paul and Mable (Griffin) Graham. He is preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Russell.

Mr. Graham made lenses at Kodak...

Nov 19, 2024

Deborah L. Shepard, 68 of Bergen, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024. She was born in Batavia, June 29, 1956, to the late Reginald and Edith (Richardson) Shepard. In addition to her parents, Deborah is predeceased by her sister Jacqueline (Lawrence Pope), sisters Dorene Shepard and Bonnie (Roland) Sage.

She is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2024

Daniel E. Avery, 77, of Basom passed away on Friday November 8, 2024 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born in Rochester on October 23, 1947 to the late Melvin and Jean (Marx) Avery.

He is survived by his beloved wife; Betty (Reeves) Avery; daughters Penny Avery of Canada and Sherry Bartz of LeRoy;...

Oct 20, 2024

Sally L. Lamb (Drew), 79 of Darien Center, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1945 in Batavia, to the late John and Betty (Young) Drew. She is preceded in death by a brother Kim Drew.

Sally had a lot of jobs...

Oct 16, 2024

Paul R. Oberlander, 85, of Pembroke passed away on October 16, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Pembroke to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Wlekinski) Oberlander. In addition to his parents, Paul is predeceased by his wife; Sandra Oberlander; brothers Bob, Arnold, Thomas, Charles and Jimmy Oberlander; sisters Patricia Gioia and Irene...