Obituary Listings

Angelo J. Branciforte

Angelo J. Branciforte

Dec 23, 2014

Angelo J. Branciforte, 92, of Batavia passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1922 in Mt. Morris to the late Michael and Rose (Gioia) Branciforte. He is preceded in death by his first wife Jane (Seymour) Branciforte; son Michael Branciforte; brothers Joseph, John and Michael Branciforte; sisters Josephine Rudgers,...

Frank A. Spiotta

Frank A. Spiotta

Dec 21, 2014

Frank A. Spiotta, 75, of Batavia entered into peaceful rest on Sunday December 21, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Batavia to the late Michael (Virginia Lomanto) Spiotta. Frank retired from United Parcel Service in 1999 as a delivery driver serving his customers for over 30 years. While employed by UPS,...

Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara A. Anderson

Dec 15, 2014

Barbara A. Anderson was born in Perry, New York on March 4, 1930 a daughter of the late Dwight (Ruth Brown) McClurg. Barb was a graduate of Perry Central School, after graduation she was married to Robert L. Anderson and spent her life raising four children. She worked in the family business in Pavilion, New York as office manager...

Leona M. Scipioni

Leona M. Scipioni

Dec 12, 2014

Leona M. Scipioni, 94, of Albion passed away Friday afternoon at Hospice of Orleans, Inc. with her 2 daughters at her side following a short illness. Born on May 30, 1920 in Chicago Il, the daughter of Dominic and Gladys Marciszewski. She resided in Albion, NY until she married the late John A. Scipioni on July 17, 1941. She...

Thomas K. Lee

Thomas K. Lee

Dec 8, 2014

Thomas K. Lee, 51, of Batavia passed away on December 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1963 in Batavia to Audrey Warner Lee of Batavia and the late Thomas Lee. He is preceded in death by his brother Lawrence T. Lee, brother in law Ronald Stepp, and father in law Robert Myers. Tom was...

Margaret W. Loomis

Margaret W. Loomis

Dec 2, 2014

Margaret W. Loomis, 82 of Albion, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Rochester to the late Clifton A. (Edith E. Wahl) Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Loomis Sr. in 2008, brother Clifton A. Wright II, sister Eleaner Lockwood. Mrs....

Josephine Marie Ellingham

Josephine Marie Ellingham

Nov 26, 2014

Josephine Marie Ellingham, 78, of Stafford passed away peacefully on November 26, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 14, 1936 in Batavia to the late Ross (Josephine Campobello) Campesi. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Ellingham who passed away in 2011. She retired from Kodak in Rochester and was a member of Resurrection...

Mary J. Bernard

Mary J. Bernard

Nov 25, 2014

Mary J. Bernard, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on November 25, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Batavia to the late John (Loretta “Laura” Barone) Martino. Mary is preceded in death by her son John Bernard and brothers Paul, Gennaro “Jerry”, Richard and James Martino. Mrs. Bernard worked for Dr. Rowbottom...

Margaret Elizabeth Swanson

Margaret Elizabeth Swanson

Nov 24, 2014

Margaret Elizabeth Swanson, age 98, passed away on November 24, 2014. Born September 27, 1916 at home on the family farm in the town of Pembroke, Margaret was the third and youngest daughter of George and Genevieve Judge Burns. She was married to John E. Swanson at East Pembroke in1943. Margaret (Peg) graduated from East Pembroke High School. As...

Dwight  E.  Morse

Dwight E. Morse

Nov 16, 2014

Dwight E. Morse, 72, of Batavia passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on October 30, 1942 in Warsaw to the late Eugene (Beatrice Mead) Morse. Dwight was an artist for Champion Products in Perry. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Saint Isador Parish...

Selma A. Lear

Selma A. Lear

Nov 16, 2014

Selma A. Lear, 79, of Batavia passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Center Township, PA to the late William (Margaret Witherwrite) Johnson. Selma is preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Lear, brothers James and Kevin Johnson. Mrs. Lear enjoyed...

Joseph  "Jj" Zambito

Joseph "Jj" Zambito

Nov 16, 2014

Joseph “JJ” Zambito, 23, of Elba passed away on November 16, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1991 in Batavia to Anthony (Chantal) Zambito Jr. of Elba and Joan Bissell of New York City J.J. was going to Genesee Community College to become a Sleep Apnea Technician. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed snowboarding, fishing, and playing the...

Stephen  A.  Donley

Stephen A. Donley

Nov 15, 2014

Stephen A. Donley, 68, of Batavia passed away on November 15, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born September 29, 1946 in Naples, New York to the late Laverne (Myrtle Chrysler) Donley. Stephen is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Donley; brothers Dick and Arthur Donley; sisters Louise Donley and Elaine Dubois. Stephen worked as a machinist...

James D. Rowles

James D. Rowles

Nov 11, 2014

James D. Rowles, 55 of Elba, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2014 at Aurora House in Spencerport. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Rochester to William K. (Shirley A. Fischer) Rowles of Albion. Jim worked at GSP Components in Rochester. He was a member of Four Seasons Sportsman’s Club in Elba and Genesee Snow Packers in...

Daryl R. Cook

Daryl R. Cook

Nov 6, 2014

Daryl R. Cook, 64, of Batavia passed away on November 6, 2014 after a brief illness at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on March 30, 1950 in Batavia to the late Robert (Shirley Beyette) Cook. He is preceded in death by his sister Corrine (Roy) Lane. Daryl selflessly lived his life for his family. His greatest...

Beverly M. Squires

Beverly M. Squires

Nov 3, 2014

Beverly M. Squires, 73, of Batavia passed away on November 3, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 24, 1941 in Batavia to the late Clarence (Edna Swager) Alvut. She is preceded in death by her brothers George Alvut, Clarence Alvut Jr. and sister Jean Stanton. Beverly was an avid game player. She enjoyed playing...

Angeleona  "Angeline"  "Ange" Cintorino

Angeleona "Angeline" "Ange" Cintorino

Oct 31, 2014

Angeleona “Angeline” “Ange” Cintorino, 91, of Batavia died October 31, 2014 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born Dec. 31, 1922 in Batavia, NY, daughter of the late Dominic and Carmela Suozzi of Potenza, Italy. She was one of four sisters and three brothers who are all deceased. Ange lived a life of devotion to...

Terry A.  Gahagan

Terry A. Gahagan

Oct 30, 2014

Terry A. Gahagan, 59, of Batavia passed away October 30, 2014. She is the daughter of Richard "Dick" J. and Lynette A. Baker Gahagan of Greenacres, FL. She loved painting/art, family, church, music, her grandchildren and her beloved Yorkshire Terrier, "Lilly". She is survived by her son Michael McDonald of Batavia, daughter Amanda McDonald of Batavia; brother Richard" Rick"...

Chester W.  Lew

Chester W. Lew

Oct 27, 2014

Chester W. Lew, of Byron, died October 27, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at Unity Hospital, Rochester NY. A lifetime resident of Genesee County and born September 25, 1931, in South Byron, enjoyed gardening, birds, dogs, travel (50 states) and all the greats. He was the only son of the late William and Sophie Lewandoski. Mr. Lew is survived and...

Paul A. Marone

Paul A. Marone

Oct 25, 2014

Paul A. Marone, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday October 25, 2014 peacefully at his home. He was born on April 16, 1922 in Newark, New York to the late Emil (Rose Van Detta) Marone. He is preceded in death by brothers Dominic and Emil Jr.; sisters Concetta Merritt-White, Marie Rollins-Starling and Angeline Marone. Mr. Marone was a...