Lucille E. Smart
Jan 16, 2015
Lucille E. (Wilder) Smart, 80, of Keller, TX. passed away on January 16, 2015 at Longmeadow Nursing Home. She was born on December 7, 1934 in Batavia to the late Horace (Elsie Bowden) Wilder. She is preceded in death by her daughter Norma J. Smart; son Michael E. Smart and sister Virginia (Leroy) Dunlap. Lucille was a 1953 graduate...
Kenneth Dispenza Sr.
Jan 14, 2015
Kenneth Dispenza Sr., 65, of Marathon, FL. passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 on his father’s birthday. He was born June 25, 1949 in Batavia to the late Frank G. Dispenza and Jennie (Pontillo) Dispenza of Batavia. Ken enjoyed riding his Harley, golfing, and watching old time TV shows, wrestling and listening to music of all genres. He was...
Bernard S. George
Jan 8, 2015
Bernard S. George, 86, of Batavia passed away Thursday January 8, 2015 at Batavia Health Care Center. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Batavia to the late Sylvester (Mary Petz) George. Bernard is preceded in death by brothers Paul, Lawrence, Harold and Francis George; sisters Florence Reisdorf, Mary George and Teresa Squires. Bernard owned and operated George’s...
Dr. Herman James Ianni
Jan 8, 2015
Dr. Herman J. Ianni, 93, of Batavia, passed away Thursday January 8th, 2015 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Dr. Ianni was born December 17, 1921 in Oakfield, NY to Giovanni and Elizabeth Ianni. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Dental School in 1945 with honors and was a well-respected dentist in Batavia for 43 years...
Michael P. Martino
Jan 6, 2015
Michael P. Martino, 86 of Batavia, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Lakeside Beikirch Care Center. He was born on June 11, 1928 in Batavia, to the late Eugene (Anna Gengo) Martino. Michael is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Cavigiliano, Rose O’Geen, Louise Palone; Josephine Catino, and brother Frank Martino. Michael was a member of the...
Johanna Cromwell
Jan 5, 2015
Johanna Cromwell, 95 of Batavia, passed away Monday January 5, 2015 at Livingston County Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on June 22, 1919 in DuBois, PA to the late Andrew (Rose Polewka) Slusar. Johanna is preceded in death by her sisters Cecilia Wojkowski, Frances Wudyka, Agnes Tamila; brothers Stanley Slusar, and Henry Slusar. Johanna worked at Chapin...
Rose J. Ferrando
Jan 1, 2015
Rose J. Ferrando, 92, of Batavia passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Batavia to the late Daniel (Jennie Battaglia) Menne. She is preceded in death by her husband Carmen M. Ferrando Sr. in 2004 and her sister Nelda Menne. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Ronald C. Blythe
Dec 29, 2014
Ronald C. Blythe, age 73, of Batavia formerly of Perry, died on Monday December 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Warsaw, New York on July 2, 1941 a son of the late J. Milton "Skip" and Marie (Reed) Blythe. Ronald was a graduate of Perry High School, and he attended SUNY Alfred. He...
James E. Soggs Sr.
Dec 29, 2014
James Edward Soggs Sr., 78, died Monday December 29, 2014 in Batavia. James was the son of the late Marvin and Elizabeth Soggs. He was born May 22, 1936 in Saltville,Virginia. He is preceded in death by two sisters Mrs. Jennie Eva Worley, Mrs. Kathleen Austin; three brothers Roscoe Soggs, Marvin Soggs and George Patterson. James and his two...
Ann L. Pirro
Dec 28, 2014
Ann L. Pirro, 98, of Batavia passed away Sunday December 28, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1916 in Lawrence, MA to the late Angelo (Lucia Pappalardo) Borzi. She is preceded in death by her husband Norfe J. Pirro; sons Salvatore J. Pirro, Thomas D. Pirro and her brother Tony Borzi. Ann worked...
Lee R. Hendershott
Dec 24, 2014
Lee R. Hendershott, 66 of East Bethany, died December 24, 2014 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1948 in Batavia to the late Laverne R. (Dorothy Dean) Hendershott. Lee is preceded in death by his brother Duane Hendershott. Lee a retired assembler at American Axle and MFG in Buffalo. He was a member...
Pamela J. Frisby
Dec 24, 2014
Pamela J. Frisby, 65, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24, 2014 after 1 ½ year long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 11, 1949 in Batavia to the late Donald J. (Dorthy) Little and to the late Phyllis Wheatley. Pamela was a payroll supervisor at Keeler Construction prior to retirement. She was a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


