Obituary Listings

Celia J. Puccio

Celia J. Puccio

Mar 2, 2026

Celia J. Puccio, 103, of Batavia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 2, 2026 at the Gateway Home in Attica. She was born on April 21, 1922 in Batavia to the late Rocco and Josephine (Devita) Gringer.

In addition to her parents, Celia is predeceased by her husband; Charles S. Puccio; son Charles Puccio; brothers Tony,...

Paul E. Conklin

Paul E. Conklin

Mar 7, 2026

Paul E Conklin, 78, of LeRoy passed away at home Saturday March 7, 2026. Paul was born on October 6, 1947 in Springville NY to Wesley and Grace Conklin. Paul Served in the United States Airforce.

Paul is survived by his children; Sherry (Tony) Lee, Danelle (Ricky Gleason) Conklin, Edward (Kylie) Conklin, and Joey Conklin; grandchildren Damien Fast, Christopher Lee, Jonathan...

Alfonso "Al" J. Miconi

Alfonso "Al" J. Miconi

Mar 11, 2026

Alfonso "Al" J. Miconi, 92, of Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born the son of Angelo and Catherine (Attardi) Miconi, Al spent his life as a man of quiet strength and unshakable character; the kind of person who made everyone around him feel steadier simply by being in the room.

Al built a distinguished career at...

Priscilla Violette Bobka

Priscilla Violette Bobka

Jan 21, 2026

Priscilla Violette Bobka, 88 of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She was born October 12, 1937 in Presque Isle, ME, to the late Adrian and Anita (Cyr) Violette. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Bobka whom she married in 1964, sister, Jeanne Violette, brother-in-law Rudolph (Marilyn)...

Zina Rennells

Zina Rennells

Feb 24, 2026

Zina Rennells, 99 years of age, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 with Family by her side. 

Zina was born May 22, 1926 and Havelock Ontario, Canada.From there, her parents immigrated to the United States settling in Batavia New York area, where she became an American citizen and spent her years growing up....

Daniel J. Carr

Daniel J. Carr

Feb 20, 2026

Daniel J. Carr, 86, of East Pembroke, NY passed away on Friday, February 20,2026 with his loving family by his side. Born in Exeter, NH November 9, 1939 to Homer and May (Ducker) Carr.

He graduated from Batavia High School in 1957 and entered the US Army in June 1957. Daniel was stationed in Okinawa, Japan at Torii Station and was...

Carol M. Wolfley

Carol M. Wolfley

Feb 27, 2026

Carol M. Wolfley, 84 of Alexander, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born August 29, 1941 in Batavia, to the late Arthur and Viola (Horner) O’Brien. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Wolfley; siblings, Eileen (Robert) Funke and James (Lori) O’Brien.

Mrs. Wolfley was a Notre Dame High...

Mattlene Gibson Smart

Mattlene Gibson Smart

Feb 21, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mattlene Gibson Smart, who entered eternal rest on February 21, 2026. She passed gently at the home of her loving daughter, Cathy, in Chesnee, South Carolina, surrounded by the comfort of her family.

After a prolonged illness, Mattlene's loved ones find solace in the unwavering belief that she is now...

Anne K. Ireland

Anne K. Ireland

Feb 21, 2026

Anne K. Ireland, 84, of Batavia passed away on Saturday February 21, 2026 at Elderwood at Williamsville Nursing Home. She was born in Bennington, NY on July 28, 1941 to the late Michael and Stella (Plewa) Kaczmarek. In addition to her parents, Anne is predeceased by her husband; Richard Ireland; son Dennis Ireland; brother Michael Kaczmarek.

Anne worked alongside her husband’s...

Donald A. Pehrson

Donald A. Pehrson

Feb 18, 2026

Donald Adelmore Pehrson lived a full and active life until his death on February 18, 2026. He was 87 years old. Don was born in Mankato Minnesota on May 30, 1938, to Adelmore and Mildred Pehrson. He was preceded in death by his son’s Timothy and Michael Pehrson.He is survived by his wife Audrey (Olson) Pehrson and together they celebrated...

Agnes B. Taylor

Agnes B. Taylor

Feb 12, 2026

Agnes B. Taylor, a longtime resident of Batavia, died February 12, 2026 at Eastside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, NY. She was born on January 20, 1925 in Rock Glen, NY to the late Alexander Seward Buchanan and Jeannette (Fettes) Buchanan. Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by her husband William W. Taylor and her daughter Patricia Oester; sisters Jennie Haines,...

Yolanda Bucceri

Yolanda Bucceri

Feb 12, 2026

Yolanda Bucceri, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on November 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Art and Amelia Saraceni. She was predeceased by her husband Harry and was the sister of the late Mary, Thomas, Alfred, James “Jeep", Beatrice, Faye, Betty, Germaine and Anne.

Yolanda and her husband were beauticians in Oakfield and...

Thomas Hans Rittmeyer

Thomas Hans Rittmeyer

Feb 12, 2026

Thomas Hans Rittmeyer of Byron, N.Y. was born on January 7, 1948 in Mannendorf, Switzerland, the son of Dr. Fritz and Verena (Pestalozzi) Rittmeyer. After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technicum at Winterthur, Switzerland, he came to the U.S, in 1973, and worked in the machining industry in Rochester for over 30 years. He and Deborah Gleason...

Laura L. O'Hearn

Laura L. O'Hearn

Feb 8, 2026

Laura O’Hearn, age 69, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Born on June 17, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of Delores and Harold Taggart. Laura was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Twardowski; her grandson, Zachary Twardowski; and her brother, Harold Taggart.

She is lovingly survived by her siblings, Randy Taggart, Lisa Elmore, and Tina Taggart. Laura’s greatest...

Donald P. Derk

Donald P. Derk

Feb 3, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Donald P. Derk, who left this world on February 3rd 2026 at the age of 87, after brief health complications. His life was long, rich, and full - marked by love, laughter, and a generosity that touched everyone who knew him.

Born on August 24th, 1938, in Hazelton, PA, Don grew...

Richard K. Jensen

Richard K. Jensen

Jan 27, 2026

Richard K. Jensen, 84, of Corfu passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Roseau, Minnesota to the late Harry and Audrey (Helstad) Jensen. In addition to his parents, Rick is predeceased by his first wife; Mary (Carney) Jensen.

He is survived by his wife; Bettina Jensen; daughters Kelly (Greg Marble) Jensen of Darien,...

Lori Ann Waite

Lori Ann Waite

Jan 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lori Ann Waite, age 62, on January 25, 2026 peacefully in her home. She was born on February 21, 1963. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph & Frances Marcello, as well as her brother, Nicholas Marcello.

Lori was the pinnacle of her family, a shining...

Janet L. "Lucy" Taylor

Janet L. "Lucy" Taylor

Jan 24, 2026

Janet L. “Lucy” Taylor, 91, of Elba passed away on January 24, 2026 at the United Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Farmersville, NY on January 29, 1934 to the late Paul and Elce (Wilder) Slocum. She is predeceased by her husband; Richard H. Taylor; She was also predeceased in death by her brother; Keith Slocum of Florida; daughters...

Salvatrice Marble

Salvatrice Marble

Jan 18, 2026

Salvatrice Marble, affectionately known to all as "Sally," was born on March 27, 1928 in Mt. Morris, NY. Sally passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 97. A woman of wittiness and a joyful spirit, Sally was a friend to everyone she met.

Sally was the beloved wife of the late Darwin Marble; and together, they enjoyed their...

Evangeline Adele (Steen) DeLong

Evangeline Adele (Steen) DeLong

Jan 18, 2026

Affectionally known by family and friends as “Vee,” Evangeline Adele Steen DeLong, 89, was reunited with her beloved husband, Earl, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, on Sunday, January 18, 2026. One of eight siblings raised in LeRoy, Vee leaves behind her firecracker of a sister, Sally (Bob) Bickford of Caledonia. Memories of their mother brought Vee great...