Obituary Listings

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...

Robert D. "Bob" Blew

Robert D. "Bob" Blew

Aug 4, 2016

Robert D. “Bob” Blew, 82 of Basom passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday August 4, 2016 at Medina Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1933 in Indian Lake, NY to the late Robert “Bill” (Dorothy King) Blew. Mr. Blew is preceded death by a daughter-in-law Patricia Blew, his brothers Harold and Bernard Blew. Mr. Blew was...

Mark  A.  Nestor

Mark A. Nestor

Aug 4, 2016

Mark A. Nestor, 73 of Batavia passed away on Thursday August 4, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born on November 6, 1942 in Pittsburg, PA to the late James Nestor and Elsie (Johnson) Nestor. He is preceded in death by siblings Dennis Nestor and Janice Meinel. Mr. Nestor was a United States...

John  A. Angevine

John A. Angevine

Jul 25, 2016

John A. Angevine, 86, of Brockport, formally of West Palm Beach passed away peacefully on Monday July 25, 2016 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on June 6, 1930 in Lockport, NY. He is predeceased by his wife Mildred Norton-Angevine. Mr. Angevine was a long time Machinist for General Motors working at Harrison Radiator in Lockport. He...

Suzanne  Levine

Suzanne Levine

Jul 22, 2016

Suzanne LeVine, 61 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday July 22, 2016 at her home. She was born February 16, 1955 in Wauseon, OH to Edward J. Sutherland of Batavia and the late Constance (Zogaib) Sutherland. Suzanne is preceded in death by her husband John C. LeVine in 1998; brother-in-law Rich Sparaco. Mrs. LeVine was a longtime teacher...

Isabelle  Catherine  Rada

Isabelle Catherine Rada

Jul 21, 2016

Isabelle Catherine Rada, 95, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Thursday July 21, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born February 8, 1921 in Alabama, NY to the late Mathias (Helen Meyer) Tretter. Mrs. Rada is preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Rada; son Roger Rada; brother Paul Tretter; sisters Joan Moynihan, Mary Tretter, Theresa...

Harry A. Hoy Jr.

Harry A. Hoy Jr.

Jul 20, 2016

Harry A Hoy Jr., 90, of Batavia passed away on July 20, 2016 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. Harry was born in Buffalo on September 23, 1925. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 65yrs Lucille (Spoth) Hoy. Harry served in the Air Force during WWII. He enjoyed family, church, playing the harmonica, gardening, hunting, fishing...

Jonathan J. Connolly

Jonathan J. Connolly

Jul 17, 2016

Jonathan J. Connolly, 38, of Batavia passed away on Sunday July 17, 2016. He was born May 5, 1978 in Batavia, NY to Stephen H. Connolly of Batavia and Ann Thomas. Mr. Connolly was an employee of Chapin International, Inc in Batavia. He was an avid fisherman. He had a love for music, enjoyed playing the guitar and trumpet....

Peter Ziccardi

Peter Ziccardi

Jul 13, 2016

Peter Ziccardi, 94, of Batavia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on May 2, 1922 in Batavia to the late Daniel and Frances (Baudanza) Ziccardi. He is predeceased by his loving wife Grace (Turazzo) Ziccardi who passed away in 2006; brothers...