Obituary Listings

Mar 17, 2024

Dennis E. Wolfley, 82 of Alexander, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born in Batavia, to the late Everett and Marjorie (Barrett) Wolfley. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Amedick.

Mr. Wolfley worked for 25 years as a Corrections Officer at...

Mar 12, 2024

Sybil Anne Galliford, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. She was born July 5, 1947 in Erie, PA, to the late Lawrence F. and Margaret R. (Emling) Smith.

Mrs. Galliford retired from Jackson School in Batavia, after teaching there for 34 years. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards with...

Mar 10, 2024

Thomas A. Sanfratello passed away at age 54 on March 10, 2024 in the line of duty, while serving and protecting the citizens of Genesee County, New York. Thomas was born on September 19, 1969 in Batavia New York to Anthony and Dorothy (Hinz) Sanfratello. Thomas is preceded in death by his father Anthony A. Sanfratello.

Mar 7, 2024

Freida A. Smart passed away on March 7, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1936 to the late Clarence (Carmen Vincello) Ray. She is preceded in death by her loving husband William and sibling Robert J Ray. She lived her entire life in Batavia, NY.

Together with her husband William of 63 years, raised...

Mar 5, 2024

Josephine M. Tierson, 97, of Batavia passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 5, 1926 in Preble, NY to the late Charles and Louia (Smith) Webster. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter; Judy Schade; siblings Howard, Elsworth, Fred, Lillian, Louia, Alfred, John, Mildred,...

Mar 3, 2024

Lois E. Dailey, 93, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital on March 3, 2024. Lois was born August 5, 1930 in Howard, NY to the late Howard and Flossie (Newton) Bryan.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harold Dailey in 1996. Brothers and sisters, Helen (Orland) Higgins, Marvin (Dorothy)...

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas Scheuerlein, 85, of Byron passed away on March 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1938 in Rochester to the late Joseph and Margaret (McDonald) Scheuerlein; his wife Patricia (Falcone) Scheuerlein; Grandson Kyle Scheuerlein and Daughter in law Lorraine Scheuerlein.

He is survived by his sons; Timothy (Julie), Daniel (Debra),...

Feb 29, 2024

Edward J. LaValley, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born October 17, 1934 in Bronx, NY to the late Edward C. and Mildred M. (Fagan) LaValley. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice A. (Genagon) LaValley (1999) and...

Feb 29, 2024

Martin D. Coffta, 68, went off on his last road trip, surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

A bright light and true adventurer he never shied away from a challenge and was an intrepid traveler. Marty visited 49 of the 50 states – sadly Hawaii missed...

Feb 25, 2024

John A. Komosinski, 65 of Batavia, passed away peacefully after a very long illness on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born December 1, 1958 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Marchese) Komosinski. He is preceded in death by a grand-niece, Skylar Sewert.

John owned and operated Plaza Spirits for 30 years....

Feb 23, 2024

Dorothy K. Boyd, 90 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Batavia, to the late Edward and Frieda (Eichenberger) Klossner. She is preceded in death by her husband Merlyn Boyd and brother Kenneth Klossner.

Mrs. Boyd worked for New York Telephone in Batavia. She...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary L. Geary, 82, of Batavia, NY passed peacefully at her home on February 19th, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY on July 18th, 1941, was raised in Pavilion, NY and graduated as part of the Pavilion High School class of 1959.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Teresa Marshe,...

Feb 17, 2024

Laurie Marie Comer (nee Williams), 64, of Batavia, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Beverly (Sobzack) Williams.

Laurie enjoyed all types of arts and crafts. She had a heart of gold and always made sure those around...

Feb 15, 2024

Allan D. Bisig, 68 of Pembroke, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born March 30, 1955 in Batavia, to the late Robert and Margery (Kilby) Bisig. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Ferringer) Bisig and a granddaughter.

Allan worked for many years at...

Feb 12, 2024

Gertrude Constance Gorski, 93 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1930 in Tupper Lake, to the late Charles and Isabella (Godin) Sivret. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Gorski, siblings, Dr. Alexander (Elizabeth) Sivret and Elizabeth (Joseph) Barsuk.

Feb 8, 2024

Depew N.Y. - Joseph R. Marchese III, age 72 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Joseph was born on June 9, 1951 to Mary and the late Joseph Marchese Jr. of Batavia N.Y.

Along with his Mother, Joseph is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2024

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Glenn Elliot Waldron, 58, a lifelong resident of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Rochester General Hospital on February 8, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born November 10, 1965 in...

Feb 5, 2024

Isabel F. Laesser, 93 of Batavia, graduated to heaven on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. She was born January 14, 1931 in Clarendon, NY, to the late Roy and Mildred (Euler) Jannanain. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie (Robert) Pugh, May (Gerald) Grice and a nephew, Dan...

Feb 5, 2024

Martha Grace Van Duyne Clingerman died peacefully February 5, 2024 after a brief illness. Martha was born October 13, 1934 in Butler, NY to Leroy and Margaret (Graham) Van Duyne.

She is predeceased by Richard C. Clingerman and beloved partner Lester W. Nodecker and siblings Merton, Muriel Blondell, Richard, Shirley Simmons and Carol Wolf.

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara A. Amico, 82 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born September 12, 1941 in Rochester, to the late Samuel and Katherine (Zelazny) Sallome. She is predeceased by a son, Mark Amico.

Mrs. Amico retired from Pembroke Gift Company. She was a...