Obituary Listings

Antoinette C. Fenello

Antoinette C. Fenello

Mar 19, 2014

Antoinette “Nana” Fenello, 100, went home to Heaven on March 19, 2014. Antoinette was born October 3, 1913 in Calitri, Italy. In 1932 she immigrated to the United States with her husband Frank and settled in the town of Batavia. She was proud to become a U.S. citizen in 1944. After the death of her husband in 1974, she...

Joseph A. Brudz

Joseph A. Brudz

Mar 18, 2014

Joseph A. Brudz, 82 of Darien Center, passed away on March 18, 2014 at his home. He was born in Buffalo on October 27, 1931 to the late Paul (Caroline Koziol) Brudz. He is preceded in death by his wife Esther (Glowniak) Brudz; siblings Pauline Brudz, John, Leo and Thaddeus Brudz. Mr. Brudz was a retired Mechanical Designer after...

Robert J. Tenney

Robert J. Tenney

Mar 16, 2014

Robert J. Tenney, 81 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday March 16, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1932 in Alexander to the late John (Ada Hyde) Tenney. Mr. Tenney worked at Tyler Truck Lines in Oakfield for 46 years. He was a member of Resurrection Parish and the Moose Club. He enjoyed gardening and...

Ambrose J. Ryan

Ambrose J. Ryan

Mar 16, 2014

Ambrose J. Ryan of Webster, formerly of Elba, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at age 85. Predeceased by his parents, Clarence & Irene (Rogers) Ryan; grandson, Clarence Z. Ryan; infant sister, Mary Ryan; brother, LCDR, USN Roger Ryan; and nephew, Patrick E. Ryan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret “Peg” (Schlosser) Ryan; children,...

Carol M. Reed

Carol M. Reed

Mar 4, 2014

Carol M. Reed, 73 of Batavia, died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at her home. She was born January 23, 1941 in Batavia to the late Lester (Mable Potter) Stevenson. Mrs. Reed was a very unique woman with a heart of gold. She never said a mean word about anyone and will be missed. She is preceded in death by...

Salvatore Sanfratello Jr.

Salvatore Sanfratello Jr.

Mar 1, 2014

Salvatore Sanfratello Jr., 63 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born on August 28, 1950 in Batavia to the late Salvatore (Katherine Nicosia) Sanfratello Sr. Mr. Sanfratello was an avid fisherman and amateur photographer. He was a lifelong Yankee fan, attended sporting events across the country, coached Little...

Geraldine  A. Foster

Geraldine A. Foster

Feb 27, 2014

Geraldine A. Foster, 84 of Batavia, died Thursday February 27, 2014 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born May 17, 1929 in LeRoy to the late Learine (Helen Randolph) Fuller. Ms. Foster worked for many years at Ebling Laundry. She was a past member of the Salvation Army. She is preceded in death by her special friends...

Kathleen M. Mcgee

Kathleen M. Mcgee

Feb 26, 2014

Kathleen M. McGee, 80 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2014 at the Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. She was born on July 25, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Edmund P. (Ida M. Pfundstein) Marshall. Mrs. McGee worked as an X-Ray Technician at St. Jerome’s Hospital for 30 years and managed the interpreters at the...

Nicholas  F. Zinni

Nicholas F. Zinni

Feb 20, 2014

Nicholas F. Zinni, 90 of Batavia, died Thursday February 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 5, 1923 in Batavia to the late Salvatore (Angela Marie Gaultieri) Zinni. Mr. Zinni was a WWII United States Navy Veteran serving as a Radio Man on the USS Phantom Mine Sweeper in the Pacific Theater. He earned...

John F. Messina

John F. Messina

Feb 12, 2014

John F. Messina, 89 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 2, 1924 in Batavia, to the late James (Sarah Ruffino) Messina. Mr. Messina was a lifelong muck farmer and former owner of the Mark Trail Motel. He was a member of Resurrection Parish, former Democratic Chairperson...

Dean E. Nichols

Dean E. Nichols

Feb 6, 2014

Dean E. Nichols, 85 of Bergen, died Thursday February 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1928 in East Bethany to the late Floyd (Charlotte Adams) Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for many years at Trojan in Batavia and was a member of Stone Church Presbyterian. He...

Elfreda M. Scroger

Elfreda M. Scroger

Feb 2, 2014

Elfreda M. Scroger, 78 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born on February 17, 1935 in Grand Marion, Michigan to the late William J. (Mary Thornton) Scroger. Elfreda worked for many years at Eastman Kodak. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Batavia and was an...

Edward C.  Penepent

Edward C. Penepent

Jan 28, 2014

Edward C. Penepent, 82 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Batavia to the late Charles (Cora) Penepent. Edward worked for many years at the Ragu Foods Packing Company in Rochester. He was a veteran of the Korean War and belonged to the...

Mary  C. Schiavone

Mary C. Schiavone

Jan 26, 2014

Mary C. Schiavone, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. She was born on May 13, 1920 in Batavia to the late Ralph (Mary DeFino) Recchio. Mrs. Schiavone worked for 35 years at Batavia Downs. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. Mrs. Schiavone...

Ray E. Willis

Ray E. Willis

Jan 21, 2014

Ray E. Willis, 87 of Albion, died Tuesday January 21, 2014 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born October 15, 1926 in Erwin, TN to the late John (Lacresia Cody) Willis. Mr. Willis worked for Maislin Transport in Buffalo. He was a United States Army Veteran and member of the National Guard. He is preceded...

Gino L. Fava

Gino L. Fava

Jan 20, 2014

Gino L. Fava, 90 Oakfield, passed away on January 20, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on May 11, 1923 in South Alabama, NY to the late Guiglielmo “William” (Antonietta Minello) Fava. He is preceded in death by his brother Edwin Fava. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Anna (Costantini)...

George F. Henry

George F. Henry

Jan 14, 2014

History: George F. Henry, 77 of Batavia, passed away on January 14, 2014 peacefully at his home. He was born on December 6, 1936 to the late Wilson (Eleanor Nagel) Henry. George worked at the State School for the Blind for many years. He was a long standing member at the Calvary Baptist church in Batavia. George enjoyed fishing,...

Shirley J. Williams

Shirley J. Williams

Jan 2, 2014

History: Shirley J. Williams, 78 of East Bethany, passed away on January 2, 2014 at her home. She was born July 13, 1935 in Corfu to the late William (Ella Maleski) Schosek. Shirley was retired from B.O.C.E.S. in Batavia and she was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Attica where she was very active for...

Hazel May Miller

Hazel May Miller

Dec 31, 2013

History: Hazel May Miller, 92 of Batavia, formerly of Alexander and Attica, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother died December 31, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born February 4, 1921 in Alexander to the late Earle (Fannie Williams) Kelsey. After graduating from Alexander High School, Hazel became a Rosie the Riveter at Curtis Wright in Buffalo...

John P. Mcgowan

John P. Mcgowan

Dec 27, 2013

History: John P. McGowan, 88 of Batavia, died peacefully Friday morning, December 27, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1925 in Montreal, Quebec to the late Arthur (Eugene Kelley) McGowan. John worked for 38 years as an Insurance Claims Adjuster at Travelers Insurance Company and Aetna Insurance Company. He was an active member...