Obituary Listings

Oct 2, 2024

Joan Marchese, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024. She was born in Batavia on January 20, 1935 to the late James and Caroline (Cammaratta) Capuano. In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband; Louis J. Marchese; brothers Frank, James Jr and Samuel Capuano.

Mrs. Marchese loved...

Sep 28, 2024

Angeline S. Siracuse, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center. She was born January 22, 1932 in Batavia, to the late Salvador and Phyllis (Laloggia) Maniace. She is preceded in death by son John (Sandra) Siracuse Jr, siblings, John, Charles, Samuel, Dominic and Franklin Maniace; Josephine DeFazio, Frances Mandlar, Mary (Neil) Jacobs;...

Sep 23, 2024

James Harold Lewis Jr., 59, of Batavia, NY went home to be with his lord and savior on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Jim had a passion for music, an immense love for his children and family and also deeply loved the lord. Jim is a retired member of the Batavia City School district which he...

Sep 17, 2024

Gloria Arlene Cotter, passed Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Predeceased by her husband, Steve Cotter, son Tim Fleck, sisters, Mabel Hale, Bertha Downey, Loretta Sackel, Mary Shultz, Jeanette Shultz, and brothers, Norman Hale and Donald Hale.

Survived by children, Deborah Smith (Al), Teresa Doran, Jeannin Sigler (Kevin), Linda Cotter, Stephen Cotter (Vickie),...

Sep 16, 2024

Benjamin Neale Abrams, 49, of Batavia, passed away on September 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1975 in Batavia to Marshall Neale and Barbara (Howell) Abrams.

In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by a daughter and son; Jessie and...

Sep 14, 2024

Kenneth R. Duge, 63, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Buffalo on September 30, 1960, to the late Roger and Jean (Gethicker) Duge.

Ken began his career at National Grid, formerly Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, in 1979, following in the footsteps...

Sep 11, 2024

Richard B. Lyons, 83 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. He was born in Batavia, January 1, 1941 to the late George and Janet (Braun) Lyons. He is preceded in death by siblings, Donald, Charles, Raymond, William and Lester Lyons, Maybelle Johnson and Betty Ruth Barlett.

Sep 10, 2024

After a long, full life, Hazel Elizabeth Hagen left her earthly cares behind and entered into her eternal rest on September 10, 2024.

She was born December 27th, 1928 to William Wallace Dawson & his wife, Clotilda (Foster) Dawson; the 7th of their nine children. She was a native Batavian and spent her entire life...

Sep 5, 2024

Jean Marilyn (Seekins) Harms, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 25, 1938 in Batavia, New York the only child of Harry and Helen Seekins.

She married David Harms and enjoyed a long, happy marriage of 64 years. They had two children together....

Sep 3, 2024

John J. Derleth Sr. 89, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2024. He was born in Rochester on June 11, 1935 to the late Elmer and Arlene (Dilmore) Derleth. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his wives; Nancy Strike and Patricia Farrell; brothers Richard, Tom, Gerald and Lawrence; and sister Mary Ann.

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Aug 31, 2024

Randy G. Cook, age 68, died peacefully at home with his loving wife of 44 years, Peggy. He was born in 1956 in Hartford City, Indiana.

Randy was the youngest of 3 children. He studied music at Ball State University with his beautiful tenor voice being his major instrument. While in Indiana, he worked as...

Aug 25, 2024

Michelle L. Nichols, 60 of East Bethany, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born May 4, 1964 in Batavia, to the late Ferris and Carole (Penders) Hazlett. She is preceded in death by a son Daniel Nichols II, brother Kenneth Hazlett.

Michelle graduated from GCC...

Aug 24, 2024

William A. Gick, 92, of Le Roy, formerly of East Bethany, passed away on August 24, 2024 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1932 in Corry, PA to the late Grant and Hazel (Ives) Gick.

He is survived by his beloved wife; Audrey (Leskiw) Gick; daughter Carol Gick-Rauber of...

Aug 22, 2024

Elizabeth A. Stephens, 85 of Bergen, passed away peacefully at Crossroads House surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born February 3, 1939 in Batavia, to the late Francis and Genevieve (Burns) Christner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Stephens, brothers and sisters-in-law, Rosalie Christner, Helen Christner, Charles Whaley and Thomas...

Aug 22, 2024

Frances M. Driscoll, 99 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born October 28, 1924 in Batavia, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Francis) Moynihan. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard F. Driscoll in 1996; brothers, Thomas (Mary Jane), John (Dorothy) and Edward (Dorothy) Moynihan, sisters, Julia (George) Gear, Mary...

Aug 21, 2024

Joyce C. Harezga, 93 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 21, 2024 surrounded by her family at LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Batavia, April 21, 1931 to the late Horace and Mary (McKenna) Waldron. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Harezga, siblings, Fawn Coughlin, Loretta Bauer, Winnie Cook, Horace, Ben, Dennis, Patrick...

Aug 20, 2024

Joan G. Mattle, 65 of Bergen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Crossroads House on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was the best Wife, Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend. She was always teaching those around her- whether it was little known facts or how to enjoy life no matter what was happening. She had a...

Aug 5, 2024

Neil E. Jacobs, age 87, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2024 under Hospice care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 17, 1937, in Batavia, New York to Harry and Mildred (Bastian) Jacobs.

Neil is survived by his son Neil P. Jacobs (Luanne) and daughter Patricia...

Jul 29, 2024

Bernice Eleanor Wight, “Bernie”, age 87, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born April 11, 1937 to Eleanor and Arthur Greiner. She was born and raised in her hometown of Darien, NY.

She has been a resident of Melbourne, FL since February of 2024, coming from Bergen, NY where she lived for...

Jul 28, 2024

Eric J. MacRae passed peacefully over the line from this world to the next on Sunday, July 28th after an arduous battle to keep his damaged heart beating. He was born in Buffalo, NY to Harriet (Carson) and James MacRae Jr. on July 25th, 1947 and lived to see his 77th birthday, a mere 3 days before his ultimate...