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Kevin Heinzerling

Mar 11, 2024

Bergen - Kevin J. Heinzerling, 60, died Monday, March 11, 2024 at his farm in Bergen, NY. He was born on October 14, 1963, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Theodore Heinzerling and Marjorie (Ernst) Wilcox. Kevin was a devoted husband and father. He took great pride in caring for the horses and other critters on his farm...

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Viola Ruth Neth Wahls Murphy

Mar 11, 2024

Viola “Vie” R. Murphy, of 13 County Route 43, Massena, NY, was born in Batavia, NY on August 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles J. Neth, Jr. and Alice Welker Neth Zeitz. When the NYS Thruway divided the family farm in 1959, Vie and her first husband, Ernest A. Wahls, moved to Massena. Ernest passed away in 1978....

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Charles Arthur Barie

Mar 9, 2024

Charles Arthur Barie, 76, of Corfu, passed away on March 9, 2024 at home under the care of his loving family. Charles was born June 25, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Albert and Edna (Miller) Barie. Charles enjoyed traveling and working on antique tractors. He assisted DC Boxers in many aspects with their dog show competitions. Charles...

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Patty Baker

Mar 3, 2024

Patty Baker, of Bergen, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born on Saturday, February 27th, 1954 in Rochester, New York. Patty was a beloved mother to Daniel (Amanda Bieniek) Baker, a cherished grandmother to Karen Baker and Jaime Baker. She is also survived by her cousins, Michelle (Jim) Dykstra of Wyoming...

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Ronald Welker

Mar 2, 2024

Ronald C. Welker, 80, of Batavia, NY passed away peacefully after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s on March 2, 2024. Ronald was born in Batavia, N.Y. in 1943, son of the late Clifford and Olive Welker. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Barone (Charles). He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy; daughter Yvonne...

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Gerald Edward Foster Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

Gerald Edward Foster Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at the age of 79 following a very long history of medical conditions. He was born on Tuesday, February 13th, 1945, in Batavia, New York. Over the years he resided in Oakfield and Batavia. Jerry’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren who called him Beepa and...

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Donna L. Wissinger

Feb 27, 2024

Batavia – Donna L. Wissinger, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1955, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Wilbur C. Hackett and Dolores M. Van Buren Hackett. Surviving are her children, Christopher L. (Diana Washburn) Wissinger of Attica, Daniel L....

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Sandra Lois Verschage

Feb 26, 2024

Sandra Lois Verschage, 78, of Batavia, passed away on February 26, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Sandra was born March 29, 1945 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Mitchie) Thomas.

She loved her cats and enjoyed doing puzzles.

Surviving are her children, Brian (Brenda) Smith, Kevin (Sharon Harmon) Smith, Matthew (Laura Davidow) Verschage and Amy (Bryan...

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Vincent E. Speed

Feb 24, 2024

Vincent Edward Speed age 85, of Homosassa FL, passed away on February 24th 2024. Vincent was born in Batavia, NY to the late Harold K. and Eunice M. Speed. He graduated from Oakfield HS in 1956, later graduating from the U. of Toledo earning 2 Engineering degrees. He married wife Barbara Pioterek and returned to NYS where he worked for...

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Lorraine J. Kuczynski

Feb 22, 2024

Batavia- Lorraine Kuczynski, age 91, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia, NY. She was born on Wednesday, December 7, 1932 a daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Januzak) Kosiorek. Lorraine was a faithful Catholic with strong beliefs in her faith. She enjoyed golfing, vacationing in Florida, cooking, horse racing, and an avid...

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Richard Barie

Feb 17, 2024

Richard “Dick” Barie of East Bethany passed away on Saturday Feb. 17 th at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dick was born March 18, 1943 in Batavia NY, the son of the late Robert and Lorena Barie. After graduating Alexander High School, Dick attended Cornell University where he received a degree in Agricultural Business. Upon graduation from Cornell, Richard returned to East...

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Prudence Pray

Feb 17, 2024

Mrs. Prudence Wilson Pray, 80, passed away on February 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. She passed peacefully with the knowledge that she was greatly loved and adored by her loved ones, and that her loved ones knew how deeply she loved and cared for them as well. Prudence, best known by friends and family as Prudy, was born February...

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John P. Weiss

Feb 11, 2024

Bergen - John P. Weiss, 73 of Bergen, NY, passed away on Sunday, (February 11, 2024) at home in Bergen. He lived for many years in Dover, Ohio. Mr. Weiss was born December 28, 1950, in Lackawanna, NY, the son of the late Oscar and Marion (Mansfield) Weiss of Hamburg, NY. He grew up in Hamburg, graduated from Hamburg High...

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Mildred Irene Vanzile

Feb 10, 2024

Corfu – Mildred VanZile, 75 of Corfu passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born on April 1, 1948 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter of the late James Tolley and Minnie (Gladys) Eckridge. She enjoyed her dog, Peyton, anything that was purple, crafts, and watching Dr. Pol and Madea....

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Barbara Howard

Feb 10, 2024

Bergen - Barbara Howard, 85, of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, New York. Barb was born February 3, 1939 in Albion, New York, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Wahl) McGee. Barbara loved to spend time with her family and friends. Her door was always open for a...

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Gloria Wolford

Feb 10, 2024

Batavia - Gloria J. Wolford of Batavia passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Gloria was born January 5, 1940 in Batavia, NY. The daughter of the late Roy and Leona Harloff. Gloria was the youngest of seven children, raised on a farm, and grew up learning about responsibilities, hard work and a dignified strong work...

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Ann Kalish

Feb 9, 2024

Ann Kalish, 73, of Batavia and formerly of Albion, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Ann was born January 9, 1951. There are no prior calling hours. Ann's service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 19 at St. Joseph Mausoleum, 531 Ellicott Street, Batavia. She will be...

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Hazel F. Shortt Fletcher

Feb 3, 2024

Batavia - Hazel F. Shortt Fletcher, age 89, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at United Memorial Medcial Center. She was born on February 9, 1934, in Brockport, a daughter of the late Basil Whitney, Sr. and Addie Wheeler Whitney. Hazel is predeceased by her her husbands, Donald Shortt and John Fletcher, Sr. and her daughter, Donna L. Shortt....

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Norma L. Hale

Feb 3, 2024

Batavia - Norma L. Hale, 98 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, (February 3, 2024) at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Mrs. Hale was born June 13, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Spencer and Clara (Sheer) Foster. Norma was a longtime parishioner of Resurrection Parish - St. Mary's Church in Batavia. She worked in...

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Lowell J. Fairbanks

Feb 1, 2024

Batavia - Lowell J. Fairbanks, 86 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (February 1, 2024) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Fairbanks was born May 21, 1937 in Batavia, a son of the late Lester and Matilda (Coffey) Fairbanks. He was a member of the Batavia First United Methodist Church. Lowell was an avid golfer...

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