Obituary Listings

James R. Goodenbery, Jr.

James R. Goodenbery, Jr.

Dec 20, 2013

History: James R. Goodenbery Jr., 60 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday December 20, 2013. He was born September 9, 1953 in Batavia to the late James R. (Irene Pietrzykowski) Goodenbery. Jim was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball and movies. Jim loved...

Madeline Z. "Lynn" Hoffman

Madeline Z. "Lynn" Hoffman

Dec 18, 2013

History: Madeline Z. “Lynn” Hoffman, 61of Elba, passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born October 1, 1952 in Batavia to the late Charles S. Zambito and Alta (Calarco) Zambito of Elba. Mrs. Hoffman was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish. She worked at the United Memorial Medical...

Raymond W. Scroger

Raymond W. Scroger

Dec 12, 2013

History: Raymond W. Scroger, 63 of Alexander passed away on December 12, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born January 4, 1950 in Batavia to the late Ralph (Leora Fuller) Scroger. Ray was retired from Keeler Construction Company of Albion where he held several positions, most recently Low Boy Equipment Operator and formerly Foreman. Ray’s greatest...

Marilyn J. Colantonio

Marilyn J. Colantonio

Dec 6, 2013

History: Marilyn J. Colantonio, 80 of Batavia, passed away on Friday December 6, 2013 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. She was born June 22, 1933 in Albion to the late Leo (Lena Balester) Ludwick. Mrs. Colantonio was a graduate of Albion High School and St. Jerome’s School of Nursing in Batavia. She was a Registered...

Carol A. Winterhalter

Carol A. Winterhalter

Dec 6, 2013

History: Carole A. Winterhalter, 60 of Akron, passed away on December 6, 2013 at The Center for Hospice &Palliative Care in Cheektowaga. She was born February 7, 1953 in Wellsville to the late Erest (Mildred “Mitzi” Osgood) Winterhalter. Carole was retired from Buffalo General Hospital where she was a carpenter and member of Union #289. She loved gardening, being...

Beatrice R. Grazioplene

Beatrice R. Grazioplene

Dec 4, 2013

History: Beatrice R. Grazioplene, 86 of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2013 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY. She was born March 19, 1926 in Batavia to the late Louis (Mildred A. Jacobs) Salvador. She was retired from Genesee County Department of Social Services where she was a secretary, and was a member of St. Padre...

Kenneth R. Gardner

Kenneth R. Gardner

Nov 25, 2013

History: Kenneth R. Gardner, 64 of Oakfield, passed away Monday November 25, 2013 at the Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens. He was born May 6, 1949 in Albion to the late John R. (Carol Rheinwald) Gardner. Mr. Gardner is a United States Navy Veteran and a member of the Oakfield Community Bible Church. He worked for the Parker-Hannifin Corporation...

Shirley E. Brumber

Shirley E. Brumber

Nov 16, 2013

History: Shirley E. Brumber, 86 of Elba passed away Saturday November 16, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1927 in Batavia to the late Chester (Ernestine Schramm) Wiedrich. Mrs. Brumber worked for Black & Decker in Brockport. She is preceded in death by her first husband Lawrence Cooley; second husband Irving Brumber; son...

Mary Rose Mogavero

Mary Rose Mogavero

Nov 15, 2013

History: Mary Rose Mogavero, 85 of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1927 in Batavia to the late Matthew (Lena Cicero) Recchio. Mrs. Mogavero was a member of Ascension Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel A. Mogavero in 2004, son Ralph J. “Ricky”...

Timothy C. Costanzo

Timothy C. Costanzo

Nov 12, 2013

History: Timothy C. Costanzo, 43 of Batavia, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at his home in Batavia. He was born January 13, 1970 in New Hartford to Robert A. (Jane E. Mullen) Costanzo of Batavia. Tim was a member of Resurrection Parish. He is preceded in death by his sister Nadine Costanzo. Survived By: He is survived by...

Freda Little

Freda Little

Oct 23, 2013

History: Freda Little, 91 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2013 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1922 in Robinson, PA to the late Harry (Minnie Mae Henderson) Johns. Mrs. Little was retired from the Daily News and she previously worked at Cooperative Extension. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed canning and...

Mary A. Jacobs

Mary A. Jacobs

Oct 21, 2013

History: Mary A. Jacobs, 83 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday October 21, 2013 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. She was born December 21, 1929 in Batavia to the late Salvatore (Phyllis LaLoggia) Maniace. Mary was a longtime member of St. Anthony’s church and the Notre Dame Prayer Group. She worked...

Craig Nelson Nobles

Craig Nelson Nobles

Oct 19, 2013

History: Craig Nelson Nobles, 47 of Buffalo, passed away at his home on October 19, 2013 after a courageous battle with lifelong illness’s. He was born February 22, 1966 in Olean to the late Richard Nelson Nobles Sr. and Patricia (Mulvenna) Nobles of Batavia. Survived By: Craig is survived by his mother, brother Richard N. (Susan) Nobles, Jr. of...

Twila Sara Whalen

Twila Sara Whalen

Oct 19, 2013

History: Twila Sara Whalen, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2013 in Elk Grove, California. She was 97 years old. Twila was born in in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1915 to Margaret "Effie" (Clowes) and John Christian Wagener. A talented artist, Twila attended Buffalo State University and graduated in 1938 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Art...

Ronald J. Root

Ronald J. Root

Oct 18, 2013

History: Ronald J. Root, 71of Albion, passed away on October 18, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1942 in Brockport to the late Sheldon C. (Lois Barclay) Root. Mr. Root served his country proudly as a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army from 1964 until his retirement in 1990. He was...

Unique-Lynn Fox

Unique-Lynn Fox

Oct 11, 2013

History: Unique-Lynn Fox, 5 months of Batavia, passed away on October 11, 2013 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 24, 2013 in Batavia to Thomas Gibson of Batavia and Christina Fox of Batavia. Unique-Lynn will be remembered as a very happy, curious baby that had a tremendous smile. Survived By: Unique-Lynn is survived by...

George F. Gilmartin

George F. Gilmartin

Oct 9, 2013

History: Mr.Gilmartin was born 84 years ago in Eagle New York to the late F. Leon and Katheryn George Gilmartin. George was a graduate of Batavia High School, he attended the Citadel, and graduated from Syracuse University. He was a member of Resurrection Parish, a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict where he was a pilot trainer. He was...

Carol L. Guppenberger

Carol L. Guppenberger

Oct 7, 2013

History: Carol L. Guppenberger, 87 of Batavia, passed away on Monday October 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1926 in Ossining, New York to the late William (Lillian Sampson) Precht. Mrs. Guppenberger has been a proud member of Genesee Chorale since 1973. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish –...

Mary A. Mccomb

Mary A. Mccomb

Oct 5, 2013

History: Mary A. McComb (Nee, Tomasello) passed away peacefully and contentedly on Monday October 5, 2013 at the Crossroads House in Batavia. She was 90 years old. Mary was born May 18, 1923 and raised in in Buffalo, daughter to the late Anthony (Concetta) Tomasello. She came to live in Batavia in 1965 with her husband, Daniel R. McComb,...

Loretta J. Kempf Cain

Loretta J. Kempf Cain

Oct 3, 2013

History: Loretta J. Kempf Cain, 71of E. Pembroke passed away on October 3, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 3, 1942 in Batavia to the late Elmer Kenneth (Emma Brady) Kempf. Loretta was an avid bowler and loved animals especially her pets. She is preceded in death by two brothers Douglas and Donald...