Obituary Listings

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...

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...