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William J. Zeitvogel

May 1, 2023

Byron - William J. Zeitvogel, age 86, of Byron passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 8th, 1936 in Rochester, a son of the late Jacob Zeitvogel and Cecilia Hecht Zeitvogel. A graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, he proudly served his country with the United States Navy. He worked at Eastman Kodak...

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Joshua Patrick Martin

Apr 30, 2023

Joshua Patrick Martin, 40 of Batavia, passed away on (April 30, 2023). He was born June 27, 1983 in Batavia, a son of Jeff Patrick and Annie J. Crimes. He was predeceased by his brother Theodis C. Hill, III his mother, Annie J. Crimes and his grandmother, Annie B. Crimes. Survivors include his son, Quentin R. Polk, brother, Demetrius Willie...

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Major (Ret) Samuel J. Gerace

Apr 30, 2023

MAJ (Retired) Samuel J. Gerace, 86, Lawton, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 1, 1936, in Batavia, New York to Dr. Samuel Joseph and Beatrice (Duffy) Gerace. He joined the US Army and retired in 1979 with the rank of Major. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal-...

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Edmund J. Sobresky Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

Edmund J. Sobresky, Jr., 85, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at home under the care of his loving family.

Edmund was born February 18, 1938 in Pottstown, PA, a son of the late Edmund and Violet (Royer) Sobresky, Sr.

Ed was a very generous man who devoted his life to his family and friends....

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Harriet L. Esten

Apr 24, 2023

Oakfield - Harriet L. Esten, 88, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday (April 24, 2023). Harriet was born May 12, 1934 in Churchville, a daughter of the late George and Caroline (Pimm) Hunt. Harriet loved getting together with her family and truly loved us all. The death of her two grandsons, Jason and Ralph, Jr., was...

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Mary A. Hirsch

Apr 22, 2023

Mary A. Hirsch, born April 9, 1939, passed on April 22, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Batavia.

She was a lifetime member of the former Alexander Ladies Auxiliary and West Bethany Baptist Church. Mary worked for Genesee County Health Department for 14 years and was an aide for Ricky Palermo for many years.

She is survived by four...

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Yolanda S. Coughlin

Apr 21, 2023

Batavia- Yolanda S. Coughlin, 70 of Batavia, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Yolanda was born April 12, 1953 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the oldest child of Richard and Rosalina (Camacho) Stewart. Yolanda, also known to friends as “Jo”, was a member of Resurrection Parish. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren...

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Eric Helmut Fueglein

Apr 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eric Helmut Fueglein announce his passing on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 87.

He was born October 28, 1935 in Schweinfurt, Germany and traveled to Batavia with his wife in 1955. He served in the National Guard while also working as a plant engineer at Chapin Manufacturing...

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Alexis Marie Arthur

Apr 18, 2023

Alexis Marie Arthur, 41, of Alexander, passed away after a 9 month battle with cancer, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.

Alexis was born August 15, 1981 in Batavia, a daughter of Gail Davis of Alexander and the late Anthony L. Arthur, who passed away in 1999.

Alexis was a direct service professional for...

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Robert V. Call Jr.

Apr 15, 2023

Robert V. Call, Jr. “Bob” 96 of Oakfield, born to Robert V. Call and Lucille Hale Call on August 14, 1926, died peacefully at his residence on April 15th, 2023. Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Lorinda “Rindy” Terry Call, sons, Robert Call III and baby boy Call, daughter, Patricia Riner, sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie (Elting) Wells, Evelyn (Harland)...

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Mabel Irene Deuel

Apr 14, 2023

East Bethany - Mabel Irene Deuel, 87 of East Bethany, passed away on Friday, (April 14, 2023) at the LeRoy Village Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. in LeRoy.

Mrs. Deuel was born October 10, 1935 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Francis and Irene (Burnside) Kelly.

She was a former parishioner of Mary Immaculate Parish in East Bethany....

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Jerold A. Brade

Apr 14, 2023

Batavia - Jerold A. Brade, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (April 14, 2023) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

Mr. Brade was born July 16, 1930 in Buffalo, a son of the late Arthur and Florence (Miller) Brade.

Jerold served his country honorably with the United States Marines Corps. He was a past member of...

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Richard L. Foster

Apr 13, 2023

Batavia - Richard L Foster, 87 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Batavia VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Foster was born Tuesday, July 23rd, 1935 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Elmer and Marian (Hammond) Foster.

He was a lifelong member of The Alexander Fire department and the Grange....

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Thomas F. Graney

Apr 10, 2023

Oakfield - Thomas Graney, 56 of Oakfield passed away on Monday April 10, 2023.

Tom was a long time resident of the Arc GLOW, South Main St. residential home in Oakfield, NY.

He was a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed his days at the Arc GLOW day habilitation center. He will be lovingly remembered for his ability to cheer...

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Richard B. Nichols

Apr 1, 2023

Richard B. Nichols, "Dick," 81, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Gateway House in Attica. Richard was born July 28, 1941, in Batavia, a son of the late R. Dayton and Gladys (Sheffer) Nichols. Dick was a firefighter for the City of Batavia for 31 years. He loved motorcycles and raced them into his 60's....

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Howard W. Hobin

Mar 30, 2023

Howard W. Hobin, 85, of Byron, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Unity Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born May 25, 1937 in Rochester, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Lyons) Hobin. Howard was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and loved his cars. For several years, he was an...

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Mrs. Margaret Mary Lutz

Mar 30, 2023

Elba - Margaret Mary "Peggy" Lutz, age 87, of Elba passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. She was born on Thursday, November 28th, 1935 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Charles McMullen and Mary Murray McMullen. A member of Calvary Baptist Church where she participated in Thursday morning...

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Loretta West

Mar 28, 2023

Batavia - Loretta West passed away peacefully at her home in Batavia the day after her 95th birthday, with several of her children at her side. Loretta was the second of Carl and Pearl (Follman) Schelble Sr.’s five children. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Paul West; sister Dorothy Berger; and brothers Carl Jr. and Robert. She...

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Mr Gerald C. Bateman, Sr.

Mar 27, 2023

Byron—Gerald C. Bateman, Sr., age 95, died on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Strong Memorial Palliative Care Unit. Mr. Bateman was born on October 29, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Frederick and Mary Hummel Bateman. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 38 years of service. He was a foreman and then superintendent of the Paper Box...

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Joanne Irene Feller

Mar 26, 2023

Joanne Irene Feller, 70, of Medina, passed away on March 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. Joanne was born June 16,1952 in Medina, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Virginia (Allen) Kopitzki. Joanne loved being with her family, she was a doting grandmother who was known as Oma by her grandchildren. She adored her cats, birds, her dog,...

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