Obituary Listings

Gregory A. Johns

Gregory A. Johns

Aug 18, 2026

Gregory A. Johns, 66 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born in Batavia, October 22, 1959 to the late Lester and Shirley (Walter) Johns.

He was a hard worker with a big heart — one of the toughest men out there. He cared deeply about people and genuinely enjoyed...

Wendy Sue Fustino

Wendy Sue Fustino

Aug 15, 2026

Wendy Sue Fustino, 73, passed away peacefully at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece, New York.

Wendy was born and raised in Williamsville, New York, the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Tiedeman) Schoelles.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Bruce Fustino, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family and...

Josephine "Joady" Offhaus Schroth

Josephine "Joady" Offhaus Schroth

Aug 20, 2026

Josephine “Joady” Offhaus Schroth, 88, of Batavia passed away on August 20, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1938 to the late George and Martha Ertell.

She graduated from East Aurora High School in 1955, then worked as a secretary at Fisher Price Toys in East Aurora. Joady married Gordon Offhaus in 1958 and had two...

Lynette M. McFollins

Lynette M. McFollins

Aug 8, 2026

Lynette M. McFollins, 78, of Batavia passed away on Saturday August 8, 2026. She was born in Buffalo on November 6, 1947 to the late James and Virginia (Harper) McFollins. In addition to her parents, Lynette is predeceased by her brothers; Allen “Vinny” McFollins and James "Hummer" McFollins.

Lynette completed her high school education at Pembroke High School in 1965. From...

Daniel F. Zorn

Daniel F. Zorn

Aug 5, 2026

Daniel F. Zorn, 58, a former resident of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2026, at his home in Amherst, NY. He was born on August 14, 1967, in Batavia, to the late Donald F. and Helen (Klein) Zorn.

Daniel was a 1985 graduate of Notre Dame High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Niagara University in 1989. He was employed...

Elizabeth Ann Duncan Cockman

Elizabeth Ann Duncan Cockman

Aug 2, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Duncan Cockman, 71, of Attica, New York, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1955, in Batavia. 

Ann lived a life defined by kindness, compassion, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome, offering a listening ear, thoughtful advice, and genuine acceptance...

Catherine E. Peet

Catherine E. Peet

Aug 1, 2026

Catherine E. Peet, 67, passed away on August 1, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1958 to the late Harry R. Ambrose Jr. and Ann K. Ambrose of East Pembroke. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son; Michael Peet and granddaughter Addie Burns.

She is survived by daughter Kimberly (Brandon) Burns of Pembroke,...

Ty "Lily" Demmer

Ty "Lily" Demmer

Jul 29, 2026

Ty “Lily” Demmer, 30 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born March 23, 1996 in Batavia to David Demmer of Batavia and the late Jennifer (Glair) Demmer. Lily is preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Glair, Joseph and Carol Demmer.

Lily worked at HP Hood in Batavia. She loved board games, Comic Con, Poison the...

Edward E. Kastelic Jr.

Edward E. Kastelic Jr.

Jul 26, 2026

Edward E. Kastelic Jr., 76, of Oakfield passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home surrounded by family. Ed was predeceased by his mother, Betty L. Kastelic; his son-in-law, Ralph Esten Jr.; and his mother and father-in-law, Eileen and Edward King.

He is survived by his father, Edward "Ed" Kastelic Sr.; his beloved wife of...

Richard F. Mazur

Richard F. Mazur

Jul 24, 2026

Richard F. Mazur, 95, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2026 at the Gateway Home in Attica. Our Dad was born on July 26th in the year 1930. A son of a Polish Immigrant farmer John and his lovely wife Katarzyna. Including his parents, Richard is predeceased by his beloved wife; Barbara (Schum) Mazur; sisters Irene, Marion,...

A'Maryan Aiken

A'Maryan Aiken

Jul 12, 2026

Born into the Arms of Angels

With deep tender hearts and enduring love, Ahdeosun Aiken and Amanda Jackson (Batavia) announces that their precious baby, A’Maryan Aiken, was born sleeping on July 12, 2026, at RRH United Medical Center.

Though A’Maryan Aiken never drew a breath in this earthly world, he was woven in love from the very beginning. God knit him together...

Glenn Hammond

Glenn Hammond

Jul 7, 2026

Glenn Hammond, 68, of Batavia, NY passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada on October 11, 1957 to the late Herbert and Lucy Hammond. In addition to his parents whom he loved dearly; Glenn is predeceased by his sister; Paula Hammond; son in law Sean.

Glenn and his family...

Kevin Carlton Ewald

Kevin Carlton Ewald

Jun 27, 2026

Kevin Carlton Ewald, 71, of East Bethany passed away on Saturday June 27, 2026. Kevin was born in Medina to the late Carlton and Ruth (Wolfe) Ewald. He is predeceased by his wife; Nancy (Medole) Ewald; and sister Sharon (Ewald – Hoste) Brandt.

He is survived by his siblings; Ralph Ewald of Ransomville, Keith (Diane) Ewald of Westerville, OH., Sandra Frey...

Ann L. Perfitt

Ann L. Perfitt

Jun 24, 2026

Ann L. Perfitt, 84, of Oakfield passed away on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) at Leroy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1942 in Batavia to the late Donald and Martha (Robinson) Landon. She is reunited with her late beloved husband of 59 years, Douglas C. Perfitt; and she preceded in death by her two brothers and sister...

Michael Jerome Wittmeyer

Michael Jerome Wittmeyer

Jun 20, 2026

Michael Jerome Wittmeyer was born on December 10, 2002 in Guatamala and raised in Batavia, NY the cherished son of Jerome and Lisa Pellegrino Wittmeyer. Michael left us suddenly to be with the Lord on June 20, 2026. Michael was a 2021 graduate of Batavia High School and was affectionately known to his friends as MJW or “Big Guatta.”

Michael was...

Robert V. Emery

Robert V. Emery

Jun 20, 2026

Robert V. Emery, 90 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Alice (Young) Emery. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly (Dansevich) Emery; siblings, Ronald, Paul and Judy.

Mr. Emery owned and operated Genesee Data...

Veronica "Dolly" DiFilippo

Veronica "Dolly" DiFilippo

Jun 20, 2026

Our beloved mother, Veronica “Dolly” DiFilippo, was welcomed into heaven on June 20, 2026. She was the daughter of Walter and Veronica (Pastecki) Szczesny. Dolly’s life was centered around her family and her deep Catholic faith—two loves that guided her throughout her life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas; her parents; and her siblings and their spouses: Walter and Rose...

Dylan Sergei Pehrson

Dylan Sergei Pehrson

Jun 14, 2026

Dylan Sergei Pehrson, 23, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born Sergei Alexandrovich Agapatov in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, Russia on July 15, 2002. Dylan was adopted along with his sister, Lidia, in March of 2005 by his mother and father Deirdre and Michael Pehrson. Dylan was their “Answered prayer and dream come true”.

Dylan attended Batavia City Schools and...

Calvin Clyde Fleming

Calvin Clyde Fleming

Jun 12, 2026

Calvin Clyde Fleming of Bethany, NY, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was 70 years old.

Calvin was born on October 22, 1955, in Batavia to Norman and Joyce (Koester) Fleming. He attended Alexander High School, graduating in 1973. His natural aptitude for all things mechanical was honed through training at BOCES. He drove tractor-trailer...

Philip J. Fraterrigo

Philip J. Fraterrigo

Jun 11, 2026

Philip J. Fraterrigo, 83, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones after battling cancer. He was born, February 15, 1943 in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Lena (DiSanto) Fraterrigo. He is preceded in death by sisters Loretta and Mary Noel.

Philip was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He worked for...