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Caroline M. Gray

Nov 15, 2024

Caroline M. Gray, 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2024 at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Caroline was born June 16, 1944 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Lougheed. Caroline enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and visiting Letchworth State Park. Surviving are her children,...

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James A. Baldwin Sr.

Nov 14, 2024

James A Baldwin, 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1940, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Jane S. (Barnard) Baldwin. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a proud onion farmer of the Elba community, he devoted countless hours to his family...

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Richard W. Saville Jr.

Nov 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Saville Jr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday November 10. 2024 at the age of 72. Dick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his daughter, Erin (Jeremy) Martz; his son, Brian (Kaleigh) Saville; and his grandson Josiah. Also, by his sisters, Melissa...

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Robert H. Alwardt

Nov 10, 2024

Batavia - Robert H. Alwardt, 90 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 10, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 31, 1934 in Attica, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Wheeler) Alwardt. Robert was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He loved woodworking, painting, dancing and many activities...

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James H. Hutchison

Nov 6, 2024

Byron - James H. Hutchison, 81 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, (November 6, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hutchison was born May 29, 1943 in Buffalo, a son of the late James W. and Ella C. (Walters) Hutchison. Jim grew up in Orchard Park and was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #288, where...

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Sharon J. Barnard

Nov 4, 2024

El Paso, Texas - Sharon J. Barnard, 82 of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Byron and Corfu passed away on Monday, (November 4, 2024) under the care of Faith Hospice in El Paso.

Mrs. Barnard was born April 30, 1942 in Buffalo a daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia (Schumacher) Mech.

She was inspirational to all who knew her and...

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Timothy Ferrara

Nov 3, 2024

Timothy Francis Ferrara, age 76, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born in Dansville, New York and raised in Mount Morris, New York. On September 15, 1966 Timothy was drafted into the US ARMY 36k20 FIELD WIREMAN, where he served with distinction, including most notably his tour in Vietnam. During his service he achieved...

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Thomas Carlyle Wolford

Nov 2, 2024

Thomas Carlyle Wolford, 89, of Le Roy, died on November 2, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Thomas was born January 24, 1935, in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Bernice (Armstrong) and Perry C. Wolford. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years. In...

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Jane E. Fitch

Nov 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane E. Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jane peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Born on Wednesday, June 21st, 1933, in Batavia, Jane...

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Anthony Mudrzynski

Oct 30, 2024

Oakfield - Anthony Mudrzynski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Oakfield, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Horzempa Mudrzynski. Tony was a devout family man. He looked after his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He seemed to always know what they needed and...

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Suzanne Stein

Oct 29, 2024

Suzanne “Suzie” Stein, age 62, of LeRoy, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Suzanne was born on August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a Daughter of the late Ronald J. Buda (1991) and JoAnne (Pugh) Buda. She had an amazing sense of humor, loved to laugh and was always there to...

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Margaret Jane Kauffman

Oct 29, 2024

Batavia - Margaret Jane Kauffman, 89, passed from this life on October 29, 2024, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Jane was born September 2, 1935, to Loretta (Garraghan) and Edward Kauffman. She was graduated from Batavia High School and Buffalo State and earned an M.A. at Canisius College before embarking upon a 42-year career in education, first as an English...

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Kenneth Charles Imhof

Oct 25, 2024

Darien Center - Kenneth Charles Imhof, 77 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, (October 25, 2024) at home. Mr. Imhof was born April 3, 1947 in Buffalo. Ken served his country honorably with the Army during Vietnam and was a school bus driver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors - especially fishing. He was a...

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Roger Laird Sr.

Oct 23, 2024

Roger Laird Sr., 76, of Batavia, passed away on October 23, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roger was born on July 10, 1948 in Warsaw, a son of the late Robert C. Laird Sr. (1971) and Irene M. Laird Dewey. Roger was a member of the VFW, Polish Falcons, Leroy Moose Club, and the Batavia Elks. He was extremely...

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Roxanna J. Given

Oct 18, 2024

Roxanna J. Given, 95, of Elba, passed away on October 18, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roxanna was born August 2,1929, in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Harkness) Rowcliffe. Roxanna was a Buffalo Bills fan, having been a season ticket holder for nearly 40 years. She was a long time member of the Genesee County...

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Gustav Thomas Kovalik

Oct 14, 2024

Gustav Thomas Kovalik, age 78, long time resident of Caledonia, NY passed away in his home on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born in Reading, PA on October 25, 1945, the son of Gustav Thomas and Dorothy Marie (Hall) Kovalik. Prior to Gus's birth, his father died in a plane crash and later Dorothy married his brother, John, who...

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Eugene David Boldt

Oct 14, 2024

Elba - Eugene David "Jake" Boldt, age 93, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on July 1, 1931, in Buffalo, a son of the late Ellsworth Norton Sr. and Francis Boldt Norton. A 1947 graduate of Elba Central School, Jake was a lifelong farmer at Norton Farms in Elba....

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Brian A. Powell Sr.

Oct 11, 2024

With great sadness the family of Brian A. Powell Sr announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 64. Brian was born November 2, 1959 in the Caribbean Island of Nevis to the late Georgette and Albert Powell. Brian served in the US Army and the Army Reserve after completing High School. He moved to Batavia, NY...

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Judy A. Beechler

Oct 7, 2024

Judy A. Beechler, 77, of Oakfield, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Judy was born August 16, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Quackenbush) Beechler. Judy enjoyed bingo, puzzles and watching QVC. She enjoyed outings with family, was always up for a party and loved to be surrounded by family...

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Donald Gaines Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Donald Gaines Jr., age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 30th, 2024, in Brockport, NY. Donald was born on July 7, 1953 in Albion, NY, the son of the late Donald Sr. (2015) and Constance Ione Callard Gaines. He was a collector and enthusiast of fossils from all periods. He was a member of the Batavia first United...

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