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Michael F Gross
Dec 2, 2023
Basom - Michael "Frank" Gross, 94, of the Town of Alabama passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Frank was born April 27, 1929, in Alabama, New York a son of the late John and Anna (Bosnak) Gross. He was a member of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church (St. Patrick Mission Church...
Bret Bellacosa
Dec 1, 2023
Bergen – Bret “Joe Dirt” Bellacosa, 65 of Bergen passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Bret was born Saturday, February 15th, 1958 in Denver, Colorado a son of the late Carmine and Regina (Gonzalez) Bellacosa. He enjoyed photographing sunrises and sunsets, and sharing his favorite photos of them, family BBQ’s, football,...
Frances P. Lawrence
Dec 1, 2023
Frances P. Lawrence, 91, of Batavia, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Fran was born March 27, 1932 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Ross) Radley.Frances was a member of Resurrection Parish, the sodality of the church and the Town of Batavia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also...
Dennis Richard Baumgarte
Nov 28, 2023
Dennis Baumgarte of Batavia NY passed away peacefully at the Gateway House in Attica NY, He was 77 years old. Dennis is survived by his son Scott Baumgarte and daughter Lisa Wenner, and by his brother David and sisters Linda and Carol and 3 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Betty Baumgarte, his wife Beverly, and sons...
Laura M. Perry
Nov 28, 2023
Laura M. Perry, 79, of Batavia, passed away on November 28, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing home. Laura was born February 12, 1944 in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Victorine (Neamon) Bosseler. Laura was a member of Resurrection Parish and was an avid shopper, always finding great deals. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and...
Scott F Hall
Nov 25, 2023
Batavia - Scott F Hall, 70 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. Scott was born Friday, April 10, 1953, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late William D. and Dorothy (Foster) Hall. Scott was married to the love of his life, Judith (Bolles) Hall, for 35...
Ivan R. Trujillo
Nov 24, 2023
Alexander - Rev. Ivan R. Trujillo, 71 of Alexander, formerly of Batavia, went home to the Lord on Friday, (November 24, 2023) at his home in Alexander following a lengthy illness. Rev. Trujillo was born December 12, 1951 in Oruro, Bolivia, a son of the late Ignacio and Angelica (Ibanez) Trujillo. Fr. Ivan was a devoted and selfless priest who...
John M. Swanson
Nov 23, 2023
John M. Swanson, age 83 of Stafford, New York died on Thursday November 23, 2023 in Rochester, New York after a lengthy illness. John was born in Lowell, Massachusetts to Buelah (Kimball) Swanson and Paul F. Swanson. He graduated from Concord High School, Stockbridge Agricultural School, The University of Massachusetts, and The University of New Hampshire with a degree in...
Jane C Meier
Nov 21, 2023
Batavia - Jane C Meier, 91 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. Jane was born Wednesday, May 18th, 1932, in Wellsville, NY, a daughter of the late F. Llewellyn and Naomi (Johnson) Casterline. Jane graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College with a degree in Home Economics education. She later returned to Buffalo...
Gary E. Fredo
Nov 18, 2023
Gary "Flake" E. Fredo, 69, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.Gary was born December 7, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Rhoades) Fredo.Gary worked at Chassix formerly known as Automatic Corporation as a quality control inspector for over thirty years. Gary was an avid fisherman, who loved mowing his lawn and baseball,...
Dorsie McGill Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
ELBA NY —Dorsie McGill Sr.,70, formerly of Elba passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was a recent resident at Pruitt Health Nursing home in North Carolina. He left a legacy of love, warmth and cherished memories. He was a devoted father, son, friend, grandfather and great grandfather. His passing will be deeply felt by his children, family and...
Courtney Lynn Cavallario
Nov 12, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Courtney Cavallario, age 42. She passed away on November 12, 2023. Courtney was born on January 25, 1981 in Amherst, New York to Edward and Denise Strassel. Courtney’s calling was to help others and chose a career in nursing as an Oncology Nurse in the Roswell Cancer Center Intermediate...
Robin J. Woodams
Nov 12, 2023
Robin Joy Woodams, age 68 of Oakfield, NY, was welcomed home to Jesus surrounded by family on November 12th 2023.Robin was born to Millard and Ida Martin on October 19th, 1955 in Rochester, NY. She was one of 10 children and graduated from Hilton High School in 1972. Following high school, she had a well established beauty salon, was a...
Marguerite James Breckenridge
Nov 11, 2023
Marguerite James Breckenridge, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor passed from this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born on December 7, 1925 to the late Thomas S. James and Lucille James of Batavia. Marguerite was married to Robert J. Breckenridge of Bethany, NY, where they had a dairy farm. After retirement,...
Paul J. Stack Sr.
Nov 10, 2023
Elba - Paul J. Stack, 72 of Elba passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Mr. Stack was born on July 13th, 1951 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard Stack and Doris Schramm Stack Hartwig. Paul proudly served his country for 20 years with the United States Army retiring as...
James R. Ehmann
Nov 9, 2023
James R. Ehmann, 74, of Batavia, passed away on November 9, 2023.He was born September 8, 1949 in Batavia, a son of Robert L. Ehmann and the late Eleanor (Francis) Ehmann. James was an avid fisherman and car enthusiast. He enjoyed watching and reading science fiction, especially Star Wars and Star Trek. James retired from Delphi Automotive in Rochester as...
William Shamp
Nov 9, 2023
Oakfield- On November 9th, 2023, William “Bill” L. Shamp passed away at his residence in Oakfield, N.Y. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years Diane (Maha) Shamp of Oakfield. Also surviving, son Larry Shamp of North Carolina, his son in law Larry Hinz Jr. of Batavia, grandson Joseph (Robin) Hinz, great granddaughter Esme Alice Hinz of Brockport, granddaughter...
Helen M. Johnson
Nov 8, 2023
LeRoy - Helen M. Johnson, 96 of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy. Mrs. Johnson was born April 2, 1927 in Ticonderoga, a daughter of the late Francis and Elsie (Sweet) Hopkins. Helen graduated from Ticonderoga High School as President of the Class of 1944 and was...
Hugh F. McCartney
Oct 30, 2023
Bergen - Hugh F. McCartney, 72 of Bergen passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. McCartney was born Friday, December 8th, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late Hugh A. and Helen T. (Tomsett) McCartney. Hugh lived his life in service to others. He joined the Bergen Fire Department in 1969, holding most positions...
Winston G. Pottle Jr.
Oct 28, 2023
Winston G. Pottle, Jr. passed away at Crossroads House on Saturday, October 28 surrounded by friends and caregivers. He was born December 7, 1944 of Winston and Enid Pottle in Batavia NY, where he lived his entire life. Winston worked at the Sylvania plant until it closed and then at Eastman Kodak, where he retired. He is survived by a...
Michael F Gross
Dec 2, 2023
Basom - Michael "Frank" Gross, 94, of the Town of Alabama passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Frank was born April 27, 1929, in Alabama, New York a son of the late John and Anna (Bosnak) Gross. He was a member of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church (St. Patrick Mission Church...
Bret Bellacosa
Dec 1, 2023
Bergen – Bret “Joe Dirt” Bellacosa, 65 of Bergen passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Bret was born Saturday, February 15th, 1958 in Denver, Colorado a son of the late Carmine and Regina (Gonzalez) Bellacosa. He enjoyed photographing sunrises and sunsets, and sharing his favorite photos of them, family BBQ’s, football,...
Frances P. Lawrence
Dec 1, 2023
Frances P. Lawrence, 91, of Batavia, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Fran was born March 27, 1932 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Ross) Radley.Frances was a member of Resurrection Parish, the sodality of the church and the Town of Batavia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also...
Dennis Richard Baumgarte
Nov 28, 2023
Dennis Baumgarte of Batavia NY passed away peacefully at the Gateway House in Attica NY, He was 77 years old. Dennis is survived by his son Scott Baumgarte and daughter Lisa Wenner, and by his brother David and sisters Linda and Carol and 3 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Betty Baumgarte, his wife Beverly, and sons...
Laura M. Perry
Nov 28, 2023
Laura M. Perry, 79, of Batavia, passed away on November 28, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing home. Laura was born February 12, 1944 in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Victorine (Neamon) Bosseler. Laura was a member of Resurrection Parish and was an avid shopper, always finding great deals. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and...
Scott F Hall
Nov 25, 2023
Batavia - Scott F Hall, 70 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. Scott was born Friday, April 10, 1953, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late William D. and Dorothy (Foster) Hall. Scott was married to the love of his life, Judith (Bolles) Hall, for 35...
Ivan R. Trujillo
Nov 24, 2023
Alexander - Rev. Ivan R. Trujillo, 71 of Alexander, formerly of Batavia, went home to the Lord on Friday, (November 24, 2023) at his home in Alexander following a lengthy illness. Rev. Trujillo was born December 12, 1951 in Oruro, Bolivia, a son of the late Ignacio and Angelica (Ibanez) Trujillo. Fr. Ivan was a devoted and selfless priest who...
John M. Swanson
Nov 23, 2023
John M. Swanson, age 83 of Stafford, New York died on Thursday November 23, 2023 in Rochester, New York after a lengthy illness. John was born in Lowell, Massachusetts to Buelah (Kimball) Swanson and Paul F. Swanson. He graduated from Concord High School, Stockbridge Agricultural School, The University of Massachusetts, and The University of New Hampshire with a degree in...
Jane C Meier
Nov 21, 2023
Batavia - Jane C Meier, 91 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. Jane was born Wednesday, May 18th, 1932, in Wellsville, NY, a daughter of the late F. Llewellyn and Naomi (Johnson) Casterline. Jane graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College with a degree in Home Economics education. She later returned to Buffalo...
Gary E. Fredo
Nov 18, 2023
Gary "Flake" E. Fredo, 69, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.Gary was born December 7, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Rhoades) Fredo.Gary worked at Chassix formerly known as Automatic Corporation as a quality control inspector for over thirty years. Gary was an avid fisherman, who loved mowing his lawn and baseball,...
Dorsie McGill Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
ELBA NY —Dorsie McGill Sr.,70, formerly of Elba passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was a recent resident at Pruitt Health Nursing home in North Carolina. He left a legacy of love, warmth and cherished memories. He was a devoted father, son, friend, grandfather and great grandfather. His passing will be deeply felt by his children, family and...
Courtney Lynn Cavallario
Nov 12, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Courtney Cavallario, age 42. She passed away on November 12, 2023. Courtney was born on January 25, 1981 in Amherst, New York to Edward and Denise Strassel. Courtney’s calling was to help others and chose a career in nursing as an Oncology Nurse in the Roswell Cancer Center Intermediate...
Robin J. Woodams
Nov 12, 2023
Robin Joy Woodams, age 68 of Oakfield, NY, was welcomed home to Jesus surrounded by family on November 12th 2023.Robin was born to Millard and Ida Martin on October 19th, 1955 in Rochester, NY. She was one of 10 children and graduated from Hilton High School in 1972. Following high school, she had a well established beauty salon, was a...
Marguerite James Breckenridge
Nov 11, 2023
Marguerite James Breckenridge, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor passed from this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born on December 7, 1925 to the late Thomas S. James and Lucille James of Batavia. Marguerite was married to Robert J. Breckenridge of Bethany, NY, where they had a dairy farm. After retirement,...
Paul J. Stack Sr.
Nov 10, 2023
Elba - Paul J. Stack, 72 of Elba passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Mr. Stack was born on July 13th, 1951 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard Stack and Doris Schramm Stack Hartwig. Paul proudly served his country for 20 years with the United States Army retiring as...
James R. Ehmann
Nov 9, 2023
James R. Ehmann, 74, of Batavia, passed away on November 9, 2023.He was born September 8, 1949 in Batavia, a son of Robert L. Ehmann and the late Eleanor (Francis) Ehmann. James was an avid fisherman and car enthusiast. He enjoyed watching and reading science fiction, especially Star Wars and Star Trek. James retired from Delphi Automotive in Rochester as...
William Shamp
Nov 9, 2023
Oakfield- On November 9th, 2023, William “Bill” L. Shamp passed away at his residence in Oakfield, N.Y. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years Diane (Maha) Shamp of Oakfield. Also surviving, son Larry Shamp of North Carolina, his son in law Larry Hinz Jr. of Batavia, grandson Joseph (Robin) Hinz, great granddaughter Esme Alice Hinz of Brockport, granddaughter...
Helen M. Johnson
Nov 8, 2023
LeRoy - Helen M. Johnson, 96 of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy. Mrs. Johnson was born April 2, 1927 in Ticonderoga, a daughter of the late Francis and Elsie (Sweet) Hopkins. Helen graduated from Ticonderoga High School as President of the Class of 1944 and was...
Hugh F. McCartney
Oct 30, 2023
Bergen - Hugh F. McCartney, 72 of Bergen passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. McCartney was born Friday, December 8th, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late Hugh A. and Helen T. (Tomsett) McCartney. Hugh lived his life in service to others. He joined the Bergen Fire Department in 1969, holding most positions...
Winston G. Pottle Jr.
Oct 28, 2023
Winston G. Pottle, Jr. passed away at Crossroads House on Saturday, October 28 surrounded by friends and caregivers. He was born December 7, 1944 of Winston and Enid Pottle in Batavia NY, where he lived his entire life. Winston worked at the Sylvania plant until it closed and then at Eastman Kodak, where he retired. He is survived by a...