Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Melvern Pashong
Jun 21, 2014
Batavia - Melvern L. "Mel" Pashong, 87, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, (June 21, 2014) at his home. Mr. Pashong was born September 15, 1926 in Batavia, a son of the late Walter and Felmer (Hartman) Pashong. Mel served honorably during WWII and was a former member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia. He was also a...
Donald Dart
Jun 17, 2014
Batavia - Donald L. Dart, 89, of Batavia, a salesman, repairman and troubleshooter at Ferrellgas in Batavia prior to his retirement, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Batavia VA Medical Center. Mr. Dart was born June 2, 1925 in Manitou Beach, MI, a son of the late Chester H. and Florence (Southard) Dart. He was a 1942 Graduate of Onsted...
Josephine Giordano
Jun 14, 2014
Josephine (Talone) Giordano, 94, formerly of Oakfield, died June 14, 2014 in Clearwater, Florida. She was born October 2, 1919 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late John B. and Lena (Orrango) Talone Sr. Survived by three children, Constantino "Dino" Giordano, John L. Giordano and Maureen (Giordano) Growney; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Josephine is the wife of the late...
Margaret Robbins
Jun 13, 2014
Margaret "Maggie" Mary Robbins, 83, of Rochester and formerly of Byron, died Friday (June 13, 2014) after a brief illness. Maggie was born August 24, 1930 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Hebert P. and Cecilia (Zeiss) Rung. A member of Saint Padre Pio Parish, Maggie was a lifetime member of the Batavia Area Herb Society. She loved gardening,...
Edward Maliszewski
Jun 5, 2014
Bethany- Edward Ronald Maliszewski, 60, of Bethany, passed away Thursday, (June 5, 2014) at his home, under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mr. Maliszewski was born June 11, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Rutkowski) Maliszewski. Ron was a graduate of Alexander Central School, and he earned a Bachelor's degree in...
Robert Long
Jun 2, 2014
Bergen - Robert S. Long, 91, of Lake Road, Bergen, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mr. Long was born October 30, 1922 in Stone Church, NY, a son of the late Frank E. and Bessie (Seward) Long. Mr. Long was a graduate of Bergen High School, class of 1941. He served in the Army...
Jack Hanna
May 30, 2014
Batavia - Mr. Jack E. Hanna, 73, of Batavia, formerly of Mount Morris and Avon, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Shore Winds Nursing Home. Mr. Hanna was born June 23, 1940 in Leicester, a son of the late Allyn and Alice Williams Hanna. A 1958 graduate of Avon Central School, Mr. Hanna served with the United...
Allan Ferguson
May 29, 2014
Allan Ferguson, 85, of Byron, died Thursday (May 29, 2014) at home. Allan was born March 26, 1929 in Byron, a son of the late Harold and Florence (Munger) Ferguson. He owned and operated Ferguson Builders in Byron. Allan was a member of the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Merrill-Sacket-White Post #575 and the Masons-Hesperus Lodge, all in Bergen....
Marilyn Beechler
May 28, 2014
Batavia - Marilyn F. Beechler, 85, of Batavia, passed Wednesday from this life to more life at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, following a brief illness. Mrs. Beechler was born October 26, 1928 in Elba, a daughter of the late Clayton and Mabel Millis Edgerton. A 1946 graduate of Batavia High School, she was a member of the first graduating...
Vivian Chapell
May 28, 2014
Byron - Vivian Ann Chapell, 66, of Byron, a clerk at U.S. Postal Office in Byron prior to her retirement, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Leo Center for Caring, in Rochester. Mrs. Chapell was born January 5, 1948 in Frankfort, Germany, a daughter of Robert George and Kalina (Stupak) Beyer of Byron. She was a lifetime member of St....
David Gendron
May 23, 2014
Oakfield - David J. Gendron, Sr., 64, of Oakfield, a truck driver over the road for 18 years and 27 years with R&W Trucking and Excavating in Elba, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at his home, in Oakfield. Mr. Gendron was born November 30, 1949 in Leominster, MA, the son of the late Adrian and Frances (Scott) Gendron. He...
Kenneth Turner
May 22, 2014
Kenneth J. Turner, 94, of Spencerport, died Thursday (May 22, 2014) at the Jewish Home of Rochester. He was born July 14, 1919 in Rochester, a son of the late Edward and Ida (Benning) Turner. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport and the Stafford Country Club. He was the president of Al Turner Excavating and...
Alice Bennett
May 19, 2014
Batavia - Alice June Bennett, 81, of Batavia, a Registered Nurse at Genesee County Nursing Home, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Bennett was born June 4, 1932 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Walter Whitcomb and Edith Dietschler Whitcomb Walker. She graduated from GCC's Nursing Program, and was a member of the First...
Richard Maher
May 16, 2014
Bergen - Mr. Richard T. Maher, 86, of Bergen, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Leo Center for Caring. Mr. Maher was born September 2, 1927 in Riga, a son of the late Clarence and Eileen Lawler Maher. A graduate of Bergen High School, Mr. Maher was a lifelong farmer and lifetime member of St. Brigid's Church....
Jeffrey Muntz
May 15, 2014
Oakfield - Jeffrey E. Muntz, 31, of Oakfield, a Fork Lift Operator at US Gypsum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (May 15, 2014) at Medina Memorial Health Care System, in Medina. Mr. Muntz was born March 28, 1983 in Batavia, a son of Roy and Shelly (Waite) Muntz, Jr. of Oakfield. He greatly enjoyed fishing, riding his wheeler, and his dogs....
David Ryder
May 13, 2014
David W. Ryder, 58, of Alexander, died Tuesday (May 13, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. David was born February 15, 1956 in South Miami Beach, FL, a son of the late James and Barbara (Murray) Ryder. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting and was a member of the Southside White Tail Club. David was an assistant track...
Pearl Priestley
May 11, 2014
Batavia/Bergen - Pearl Evelyn Priestley, 99, of Batavia, formerly of Bergen, a waitress at Genesee Community College in Batavia prior to her retirement, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Priestley was born February 1, 1915 in Manning, NY, a daughter of the late Maynard and Blanche (Ackerson) Brown. She was a 54 year...
Kenneth Scheiber
May 9, 2014
Kenneth E. Scheiber, 65, of Medina and formerly of South Byron, died Friday (May 9, 2014) at the Buffalo General Hospital. Mr. Scheiber was born November 9, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Daniel and Beatrice (Shultz) Scheiber. A lifetime member of the South Byron Fire Department, Ken loved his grandsons very much and was a mechanic at...
Jean Schelle
May 9, 2014
Batavia - Mrs. Jean V. Schelle, 90, retired administrative assistant at M & T Bank in Batavia, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Schelle was born April 15, 1924 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Conley) Sheer. Her husband, Arthur (Bus) Schelle, died in 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene...
Richard Clark
May 7, 2014
Corfu - Richard E. Clark, 79, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday, (May 7, 2014) at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Clark was born December 13, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Horner) Clark. He served his country honorably with the Marine Corps and he greatly enjoyed bowling, taking...
Melvern Pashong
Jun 21, 2014
Batavia - Melvern L. "Mel" Pashong, 87, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, (June 21, 2014) at his home. Mr. Pashong was born September 15, 1926 in Batavia, a son of the late Walter and Felmer (Hartman) Pashong. Mel served honorably during WWII and was a former member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia. He was also a...
Donald Dart
Jun 17, 2014
Batavia - Donald L. Dart, 89, of Batavia, a salesman, repairman and troubleshooter at Ferrellgas in Batavia prior to his retirement, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Batavia VA Medical Center. Mr. Dart was born June 2, 1925 in Manitou Beach, MI, a son of the late Chester H. and Florence (Southard) Dart. He was a 1942 Graduate of Onsted...
Josephine Giordano
Jun 14, 2014
Josephine (Talone) Giordano, 94, formerly of Oakfield, died June 14, 2014 in Clearwater, Florida. She was born October 2, 1919 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late John B. and Lena (Orrango) Talone Sr. Survived by three children, Constantino "Dino" Giordano, John L. Giordano and Maureen (Giordano) Growney; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Josephine is the wife of the late...
Margaret Robbins
Jun 13, 2014
Margaret "Maggie" Mary Robbins, 83, of Rochester and formerly of Byron, died Friday (June 13, 2014) after a brief illness. Maggie was born August 24, 1930 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Hebert P. and Cecilia (Zeiss) Rung. A member of Saint Padre Pio Parish, Maggie was a lifetime member of the Batavia Area Herb Society. She loved gardening,...
Edward Maliszewski
Jun 5, 2014
Bethany- Edward Ronald Maliszewski, 60, of Bethany, passed away Thursday, (June 5, 2014) at his home, under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mr. Maliszewski was born June 11, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Rutkowski) Maliszewski. Ron was a graduate of Alexander Central School, and he earned a Bachelor's degree in...
Robert Long
Jun 2, 2014
Bergen - Robert S. Long, 91, of Lake Road, Bergen, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mr. Long was born October 30, 1922 in Stone Church, NY, a son of the late Frank E. and Bessie (Seward) Long. Mr. Long was a graduate of Bergen High School, class of 1941. He served in the Army...
Jack Hanna
May 30, 2014
Batavia - Mr. Jack E. Hanna, 73, of Batavia, formerly of Mount Morris and Avon, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Shore Winds Nursing Home. Mr. Hanna was born June 23, 1940 in Leicester, a son of the late Allyn and Alice Williams Hanna. A 1958 graduate of Avon Central School, Mr. Hanna served with the United...
Allan Ferguson
May 29, 2014
Allan Ferguson, 85, of Byron, died Thursday (May 29, 2014) at home. Allan was born March 26, 1929 in Byron, a son of the late Harold and Florence (Munger) Ferguson. He owned and operated Ferguson Builders in Byron. Allan was a member of the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Merrill-Sacket-White Post #575 and the Masons-Hesperus Lodge, all in Bergen....
Marilyn Beechler
May 28, 2014
Batavia - Marilyn F. Beechler, 85, of Batavia, passed Wednesday from this life to more life at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, following a brief illness. Mrs. Beechler was born October 26, 1928 in Elba, a daughter of the late Clayton and Mabel Millis Edgerton. A 1946 graduate of Batavia High School, she was a member of the first graduating...
Vivian Chapell
May 28, 2014
Byron - Vivian Ann Chapell, 66, of Byron, a clerk at U.S. Postal Office in Byron prior to her retirement, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Leo Center for Caring, in Rochester. Mrs. Chapell was born January 5, 1948 in Frankfort, Germany, a daughter of Robert George and Kalina (Stupak) Beyer of Byron. She was a lifetime member of St....
David Gendron
May 23, 2014
Oakfield - David J. Gendron, Sr., 64, of Oakfield, a truck driver over the road for 18 years and 27 years with R&W Trucking and Excavating in Elba, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at his home, in Oakfield. Mr. Gendron was born November 30, 1949 in Leominster, MA, the son of the late Adrian and Frances (Scott) Gendron. He...
Kenneth Turner
May 22, 2014
Kenneth J. Turner, 94, of Spencerport, died Thursday (May 22, 2014) at the Jewish Home of Rochester. He was born July 14, 1919 in Rochester, a son of the late Edward and Ida (Benning) Turner. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brockport and the Stafford Country Club. He was the president of Al Turner Excavating and...
Alice Bennett
May 19, 2014
Batavia - Alice June Bennett, 81, of Batavia, a Registered Nurse at Genesee County Nursing Home, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Bennett was born June 4, 1932 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Walter Whitcomb and Edith Dietschler Whitcomb Walker. She graduated from GCC's Nursing Program, and was a member of the First...
Richard Maher
May 16, 2014
Bergen - Mr. Richard T. Maher, 86, of Bergen, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Leo Center for Caring. Mr. Maher was born September 2, 1927 in Riga, a son of the late Clarence and Eileen Lawler Maher. A graduate of Bergen High School, Mr. Maher was a lifelong farmer and lifetime member of St. Brigid's Church....
Jeffrey Muntz
May 15, 2014
Oakfield - Jeffrey E. Muntz, 31, of Oakfield, a Fork Lift Operator at US Gypsum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (May 15, 2014) at Medina Memorial Health Care System, in Medina. Mr. Muntz was born March 28, 1983 in Batavia, a son of Roy and Shelly (Waite) Muntz, Jr. of Oakfield. He greatly enjoyed fishing, riding his wheeler, and his dogs....
David Ryder
May 13, 2014
David W. Ryder, 58, of Alexander, died Tuesday (May 13, 2014) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. David was born February 15, 1956 in South Miami Beach, FL, a son of the late James and Barbara (Murray) Ryder. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting and was a member of the Southside White Tail Club. David was an assistant track...
Pearl Priestley
May 11, 2014
Batavia/Bergen - Pearl Evelyn Priestley, 99, of Batavia, formerly of Bergen, a waitress at Genesee Community College in Batavia prior to her retirement, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Priestley was born February 1, 1915 in Manning, NY, a daughter of the late Maynard and Blanche (Ackerson) Brown. She was a 54 year...
Kenneth Scheiber
May 9, 2014
Kenneth E. Scheiber, 65, of Medina and formerly of South Byron, died Friday (May 9, 2014) at the Buffalo General Hospital. Mr. Scheiber was born November 9, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Daniel and Beatrice (Shultz) Scheiber. A lifetime member of the South Byron Fire Department, Ken loved his grandsons very much and was a mechanic at...
Jean Schelle
May 9, 2014
Batavia - Mrs. Jean V. Schelle, 90, retired administrative assistant at M & T Bank in Batavia, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Schelle was born April 15, 1924 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Conley) Sheer. Her husband, Arthur (Bus) Schelle, died in 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene...
Richard Clark
May 7, 2014
Corfu - Richard E. Clark, 79, of Corfu, passed away Wednesday, (May 7, 2014) at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Clark was born December 13, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Horner) Clark. He served his country honorably with the Marine Corps and he greatly enjoyed bowling, taking...
