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Joseph Strogen

Jan 19, 2014

Elizabeth, CO - Joseph P. Strogen, 92, of Elizabeth, CO, and formerly of Batavia, passed away Sunday, (January 19, 2014) at his daughter's home , in Colorado. Mr. Strogen was born March 19, 1921 in Batavia, a son of the late John and Mary (Meterko) Strogen. Joe served his country honorably during World War II. Mr. Strogen was a former...

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Chester Cratsley

Jan 16, 2014

Mr. Chester L. Cratsley, 73, of Batavia, died Thursday (January 16, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Cratsley was born July 6, 1940 in Harrison Valley, PA, a son of the late LeRoy and Mildred (Quackenbush) Cratsley. Mr. Cratsley enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing, hunting, traveling, camping, playing cards and joking around. He was a volunteer fireman with the...

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Virginia Harvey

Jan 15, 2014

Oakfield - Virginia A. Harvey, 78, of Oakfield, a cashier at Walmart in Batavia for 16 years, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Medina Memorial Health Hospital. Ms. Harvey was born August 30, 1935 in Clarendon, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Odre) Tokotch. She formerly worked as a supervisor at the Orleans County Nursing Home for 35...

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William Tanner

Jan 15, 2014

Hornell - William E. Tanner, 82, of Hornell, formerly of Oakfield, a tow motor operator at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1991, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. James Mercy Hospital, in Hornell. Mr. Tanner was born September 4, 1931 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late Edward and Nellie...

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Richard Mcnulty

Jan 15, 2014

Richard C. McNulty, 78, of Batavia, died Wednesday (January 15, 2014) at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mr. McNulty was born October 13, 1935 in Potsdam, NY, the son of the late George and Marie (Thrasher) McNulty. He graduated from Norwood-Norfolk High School in 1952 then graduated from St. Lawrence State Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. He worked in and...

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Nellie Panek

Jan 14, 2014

Oakfield - Miss Nellie A. Panek, 89, of Oakfield, an inspector for the New York State Department of Health in Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her home under the care of her loving family and HomeCare & Hospice. Miss Panek was born July 3, 1924 in Albion, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna Polak...

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Brian Draper

Jan 14, 2014

Batavia - Brian D. Draper, Sr., 53, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2014) at his home , in Batavia under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. Mr. Draper was born December 6, 1960 in Batavia, a son of Charlotte (Gould) Draper of Batavia and the late Charles G. Draper. Brian served with the National Guard and enjoyed all...

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Megan Marchese

Jan 11, 2014

Megan Catherine Marchese, 26, of Basom, died Saturday, January 11, 2014. Megan was born March 16, 1987 in Batavia, a daughter of John and Catherine (Peterson) Marchese of Basom. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Medina, she enjoyed outdoor activities and riding her motorcycle. Megan had a love for animals, especially dogs. Surviving along with her parents are her...

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Shirley Cox

Jan 10, 2014

Oakfield - Shirley A. Cox, 74, of Oakfield, passed away Friday, (January 10, 2014) at the United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cox was born September 5, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Jerry and Irene (Colantonio) Tresco. Shirley was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witness in Batavia. She...

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Kenneth Johnson

Jan 9, 2014

Lakeland, Florida - Mr. Kenneth J. Johnson, Sr., 84, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Stafford, produce manager for Comstock Foods in Rochester, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Oakbridge Healthcare Center in Lakeland. Mr. Johnson was born June 22, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late Gardner and Florence Overholt Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a life member...

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Julie Arroyo

Jan 3, 2014

Bergen - Mrs. Julie Marie Arroyo, 54, of Bergen, died Friday (January 3, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Arroyo was born April 26, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Sucher) Bobzin. She loved spending her time with her children and grandchildren and worked in the cafeteria at Byron - Bergen Schools....

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Howard Ivison

Jan 1, 2014

Mr. Howard R. Ivison, 88, a lifetime resident of the Byron area, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Palmetto, Forida. Mr. Ivison was born May 14, 1925 in South Byron, a son of the late Harold and Alice Scoins Ivison. He was a member of South Byron United Methodist Church, life member of both the Byron Fire Department and the...

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Norma Brown

Jan 1, 2014

LeRoy - Norma E. Brown, 92, of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, died Wednesday, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mrs. Brown was born May 25, 1921 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Donald C. and Lucille (Kizer) Near. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and volunteered at Genesee Memorial Hospital's Gift Shop. She formerly...

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Marjorie Zoeller

Dec 31, 2013

LeRoy - Mrs. Marjorie M. Zoeller, 89, of LeRoy, formerly of Bennington and Batavia, Self Employed home health care worker died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mrs. Zoeller was born January 5, 1924 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late George and Virginia (Teeple) Farnsworth. She attended the East Bethany Presbyterian Church and...

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Melvin Hodnett

Dec 29, 2013

Alexander - Melvin K. Hodnett, 64, of Alexander, passed away Sunday, (December 29, 2013) at his home, in Alexander. Mr. Hodnett was born July 2, 1949 in Fillmore, a son of the late Keith and Berneata (Vosburg) Hodnett. Mel loved his family, agriculture, and organic farming. In his last few years he was able to enjoy spending time with his...

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Pastor J. Burling

Dec 26, 2013

Pastor J. Autry Burling, 72, of Batavia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (December 26, 2013) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo. Pastor Burling was born November 27, 1941 in Alabama City, AL, the son of Jackson and Bertie (Pruitt) Burling of Batavia. He was a Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Niagara Falls and was a...

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Evelyn Mcelwain

Dec 23, 2013

Elizabethtown, Kentucky - Mrs. Evelyn A. McElwain, age 85, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Bradenburg Nursing and Rehab in Elizabethtown. She was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a cook at the former Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia. She is survived by a son, William R. Watkins of Elizabethtown, Kentucky;...

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Jacqueline Ridley

Dec 23, 2013

Bergen - Mrs. Jacqueline M. Ridley, 74, of Bergen, longtime cook for the Genesee Country Village and Museum, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. Mrs. Ridley was born June 1, 1939 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Jordan Harris. A founding member and volunteer for...

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Steven Dibble

Dec 22, 2013

Warsaw - Steven J. Dibble, 38, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (December 22, 2013) in Lancaster. Mr. Dibble was born May 28, 1975 in Batavia, a son of Dale (Becky) Dibble of Avon and Patricia (Bob) Dibble of Batavia. Steve greatly enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, family BBQs, and NASCAR. The light of his life however, were his children. Surviving along...

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Shirley Foley

Dec 20, 2013

Batavia - Shirley M. Foley, 77, of Batavia, passed away peacefully Friday, (December 20, 2013) at Crossroads House, in Batavia. Mrs. Foley was born November 6, 1936 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Jack and Evelyn (Limon) Parker. Shirley was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia. She was a gifted singer; and enjoyed being a part...

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