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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Gary D. Mowers
Sep 1, 2023
Gary D. Mowers, 77, of Bergen, New York, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 1, 2023. Gary was born on November 10, 1945, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Loren J. Mowers and Shirley (Rich) Mowers. After attending college, Gary worked as a parts room clerk at Bonduelle in Bergen, New York....
Michael Exford
Aug 28, 2023
Pavilion - Michael Exford, 68, of Pavilion passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY. Michael was born Sunday, May 15th, 1955 in Dunkirk, NY a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Jarvis) Exford. He enjoyed hunting, camping, working as a leatherworker, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Michael loved spending time...
Amelia Christina Sheelar
Aug 26, 2023
Amelia Christina Sheelar, 85, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.
Amelia was born July 22, 1938 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise.
Amelia was a member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed baking, watching the birds, bowling, spending time with her family, friends and her...
Frances I. Kowalik
Aug 26, 2023
Batavia - Frances I. Kowalik, 98 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Frances was born Wednesday, October 1st, 1924 in East Oakfield, New York a daughter of the late Raymond Finnican and Anabelle (Samson) Finnican. She was a former president of the Batavia Lions Club...
Cheryl A. Squire
Aug 26, 2023
Cheryl A. Squire, 59, of Bergen and Wake Forest, NC, entered into eternal Life on 8/26/2023 surrounded by her loving Family after a long, courageous battle with Cancer. Cheryl was the daughter of James and Sandra Compton. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 39 years, Timothy Squire, son Taylor James (Sarah), her Mother, Sandra Compton, brothers...
Joyce Ann Glazier
Aug 24, 2023
Joyce Ann Glazier, 87, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Richard Glazier, daughter Yvonne Branton (Donn), granddaughters Afton Heitzenrater (Jeffery) and Kari Isaac (Nicholas), grandson Chad Branton (Savannah) and the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Gemma and Finn Heitzenrater, Everlee and...
Susan Vaccaro
Aug 21, 2023
Batavia - Susan Vaccaro, 62, of Batavia, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home. Susan was born Saturday, October 22nd, 1960 in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late John Paul Ianni Sr. and Philomena (Colarusso) Ianni. Susan graduated from Bishop McMahon in 1978. She married the love of her life, James R. Vaccaro on...
Antoinette Marie Goodman
Aug 17, 2023
Mrs. Antoinette Marie Goodman, 74, wife of Mr. Raymond Goodman, of South Carolina, died Thursday August 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Goodman was born May 5, 1949, a daughter of the late Michael and Laverne Hyder Peritore. Mrs. Goodman was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Mount Morris. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons,...
Laura L. Salvania
Aug 17, 2023
Laura L. Salvania, 68, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family.
Laura was born August 27, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Rose J. (Calandra) Salvania.
Laura was co-owner of the family restaurant, Salvania's. After her time at the restaurant, she...
Amelita Colangelo
Aug 17, 2023
Batavia – Amelita “Lee” Colangelo, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.
She was born Sunday, March 2nd, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Alexander Colangelo and Philomena Orlando Colangelo.
A member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia, Lee was a world traveler...
Butch Herdegen
Aug 10, 2023
On August 10, 2023 Butch Herdegen flew to Heaven to be with the angels. Butch loved his family and his lake home on Horseshoe Lake. Butch will be greatly missed by Janet, his wife for 61 years; his children, Butch (Jaime) of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mike of Orlando, Fla., Maria of Orlando, Fla., Janna Bernard of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and...
Mary Anna Severino
Aug 10, 2023
Mary (Priolo) Severino, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, age 92, now rests in peace with our Lord. Born February 20th, 1931, Mary lived a full beautiful life on the south side of Batavia. Beloved daughter of Peter and Maria Priolo, she is predeceased by her sister Santa, brother Paulo, brother John...
James F. Smith
Aug 9, 2023
James F. Smith, 74, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Jim was born January 30, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Harold and Marian (Hammer) Smith.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. He began his...
Sandra G Rodon
Aug 5, 2023
Sandra Gail Rodon entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Patricia Stewart. Sandie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Rodon, five beautiful children, Amanda, Brittney, Stevie, Tyler and Caitlin, three sisters and one brother, and 12 beautiful grandchildren that she loved more than life. At Sandie's...
Brenda L. Redinger
Aug 3, 2023
Sterling - Brenda Redinger, 48, of Sterling and formerly of Byrom passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023 at Geneva Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born on February 6, 1975 in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Surviving are her daughters, DeeAnna Breitenborn, and Madison Warney; granddaughter, Ave Jane Breitenborn; mother, Robin Sword; brother, Kevin Redinger; companion,...
Marjorie A. Goodwin
Aug 2, 2023
Marjorie A. Goodwin, 94, of Batavia, passed away on August 2, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home.
Marjorie was born February 16, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Rogers) Tracy.
Marjorie enjoyed volunteering with Volunteers for Animals in Batavia, where she would bring the shelter's cats and dogs to visit local nursing...
Jimmy Lyman Stanton
Aug 1, 2023
Byron - Jimmy Lyman Stanton, 73 of Warsaw, formerly of Byron, passed away on Tuesday, (August 1, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Stanton was born May 12, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late Wallace and Rheta (Shultz) Stanton. Jimmy served his country honorably with the Army and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White...
Kelly K. Johnson
Jul 31, 2023
Oakfield - Kelly K. Johnson, 31, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday (July 31, 2023) at Unity Hospital after a long battle with heart complications.
She is survived by her parents, Mark (Beckie) Johnson and Diane (Wayne) Scott; paternal grandmother, Elenor Johnson; boyfriend, Matthew Randall; daughter, Aaliyah Anderson; son, Raiden Randall; brother, Jeffrey Johnson; nephews, Jaxson and Lincoln Johnson;...
Cristal Nesbitt
Jul 29, 2023
Batavia - Cristal Nesbitt, 43, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cristal was born Saturday, June 28th, 1980 in Rochester, New York a daughter of John Nesbitt and Gale Fritz-Jordan. She enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Cristal had a passion for art...
Carl F. Kruger Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Batavia - Carl F. Kruger Sr., 91, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Premier Genesee Center in Batavia, NY. Mr. Kruger was born Tuesday, March 1st, 1932, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late William C. Kruger and Ida (Butler) Kruger. Carl was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the L.L.L. of...
Gary D. Mowers
Sep 1, 2023
Gary D. Mowers, 77, of Bergen, New York, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 1, 2023. Gary was born on November 10, 1945, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Loren J. Mowers and Shirley (Rich) Mowers. After attending college, Gary worked as a parts room clerk at Bonduelle in Bergen, New York....
Michael Exford
Aug 28, 2023
Pavilion - Michael Exford, 68, of Pavilion passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry, NY. Michael was born Sunday, May 15th, 1955 in Dunkirk, NY a son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Jarvis) Exford. He enjoyed hunting, camping, working as a leatherworker, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Michael loved spending time...
Amelia Christina Sheelar
Aug 26, 2023
Amelia Christina Sheelar, 85, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center.
Amelia was born July 22, 1938 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise.
Amelia was a member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed baking, watching the birds, bowling, spending time with her family, friends and her...
Frances I. Kowalik
Aug 26, 2023
Batavia - Frances I. Kowalik, 98 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Frances was born Wednesday, October 1st, 1924 in East Oakfield, New York a daughter of the late Raymond Finnican and Anabelle (Samson) Finnican. She was a former president of the Batavia Lions Club...
Cheryl A. Squire
Aug 26, 2023
Cheryl A. Squire, 59, of Bergen and Wake Forest, NC, entered into eternal Life on 8/26/2023 surrounded by her loving Family after a long, courageous battle with Cancer. Cheryl was the daughter of James and Sandra Compton. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 39 years, Timothy Squire, son Taylor James (Sarah), her Mother, Sandra Compton, brothers...
Joyce Ann Glazier
Aug 24, 2023
Joyce Ann Glazier, 87, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Richard Glazier, daughter Yvonne Branton (Donn), granddaughters Afton Heitzenrater (Jeffery) and Kari Isaac (Nicholas), grandson Chad Branton (Savannah) and the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Gemma and Finn Heitzenrater, Everlee and...
Susan Vaccaro
Aug 21, 2023
Batavia - Susan Vaccaro, 62, of Batavia, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home. Susan was born Saturday, October 22nd, 1960 in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late John Paul Ianni Sr. and Philomena (Colarusso) Ianni. Susan graduated from Bishop McMahon in 1978. She married the love of her life, James R. Vaccaro on...
Antoinette Marie Goodman
Aug 17, 2023
Mrs. Antoinette Marie Goodman, 74, wife of Mr. Raymond Goodman, of South Carolina, died Thursday August 17, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Goodman was born May 5, 1949, a daughter of the late Michael and Laverne Hyder Peritore. Mrs. Goodman was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Mount Morris. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons,...
Laura L. Salvania
Aug 17, 2023
Laura L. Salvania, 68, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family.
Laura was born August 27, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Rose J. (Calandra) Salvania.
Laura was co-owner of the family restaurant, Salvania's. After her time at the restaurant, she...
Amelita Colangelo
Aug 17, 2023
Batavia – Amelita “Lee” Colangelo, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice.
She was born Sunday, March 2nd, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Alexander Colangelo and Philomena Orlando Colangelo.
A member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia, Lee was a world traveler...
Butch Herdegen
Aug 10, 2023
On August 10, 2023 Butch Herdegen flew to Heaven to be with the angels. Butch loved his family and his lake home on Horseshoe Lake. Butch will be greatly missed by Janet, his wife for 61 years; his children, Butch (Jaime) of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mike of Orlando, Fla., Maria of Orlando, Fla., Janna Bernard of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and...
Mary Anna Severino
Aug 10, 2023
Mary (Priolo) Severino, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, age 92, now rests in peace with our Lord. Born February 20th, 1931, Mary lived a full beautiful life on the south side of Batavia. Beloved daughter of Peter and Maria Priolo, she is predeceased by her sister Santa, brother Paulo, brother John...
James F. Smith
Aug 9, 2023
James F. Smith, 74, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Highland Hospital in Rochester.
Jim was born January 30, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Harold and Marian (Hammer) Smith.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1967 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. He began his...
Sandra G Rodon
Aug 5, 2023
Sandra Gail Rodon entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Patricia Stewart. Sandie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Rodon, five beautiful children, Amanda, Brittney, Stevie, Tyler and Caitlin, three sisters and one brother, and 12 beautiful grandchildren that she loved more than life. At Sandie's...
Brenda L. Redinger
Aug 3, 2023
Sterling - Brenda Redinger, 48, of Sterling and formerly of Byrom passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023 at Geneva Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born on February 6, 1975 in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Surviving are her daughters, DeeAnna Breitenborn, and Madison Warney; granddaughter, Ave Jane Breitenborn; mother, Robin Sword; brother, Kevin Redinger; companion,...
Marjorie A. Goodwin
Aug 2, 2023
Marjorie A. Goodwin, 94, of Batavia, passed away on August 2, 2023 at the LeRoy Village Nursing Home.
Marjorie was born February 16, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Rogers) Tracy.
Marjorie enjoyed volunteering with Volunteers for Animals in Batavia, where she would bring the shelter's cats and dogs to visit local nursing...
Jimmy Lyman Stanton
Aug 1, 2023
Byron - Jimmy Lyman Stanton, 73 of Warsaw, formerly of Byron, passed away on Tuesday, (August 1, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Stanton was born May 12, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late Wallace and Rheta (Shultz) Stanton. Jimmy served his country honorably with the Army and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White...
Kelly K. Johnson
Jul 31, 2023
Oakfield - Kelly K. Johnson, 31, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday (July 31, 2023) at Unity Hospital after a long battle with heart complications.
She is survived by her parents, Mark (Beckie) Johnson and Diane (Wayne) Scott; paternal grandmother, Elenor Johnson; boyfriend, Matthew Randall; daughter, Aaliyah Anderson; son, Raiden Randall; brother, Jeffrey Johnson; nephews, Jaxson and Lincoln Johnson;...
Cristal Nesbitt
Jul 29, 2023
Batavia - Cristal Nesbitt, 43, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cristal was born Saturday, June 28th, 1980 in Rochester, New York a daughter of John Nesbitt and Gale Fritz-Jordan. She enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Cristal had a passion for art...
Carl F. Kruger Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Batavia - Carl F. Kruger Sr., 91, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Premier Genesee Center in Batavia, NY. Mr. Kruger was born Tuesday, March 1st, 1932, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late William C. Kruger and Ida (Butler) Kruger. Carl was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the L.L.L. of...
