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Dorris Coulson

May 17, 2023

Batavia- Dorris Coulson, 65 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. Dorris was born Thursday, June 20th, 1957 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Phillip and Doris (Miller) Gardner. She enjoyed being close to nature and meditating. Dorris stood for what she believed in, always reaching out to help others, and...

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Jose A. Arroyo Sr.

May 15, 2023

Jose A. Arroyo, Sr., 71, of Batavia, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester.

Jose was born August 19, 1951 in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Francisco and Ines (Zayas) Arroyo.

Jose enjoyed baseball and was a machinist at General Motors in Rochester.

Surviving are his sons, Jose (Patricia)...

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Stefanie L. Boise

May 13, 2023

Rochester - Stefanie L. Boise, 51 of Rochester passed away on Saturday (May 13, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born March 20, 1972 in Santa Barbara, California a daughter of Stephen J. and Jeanne (O'Hara) Hitchcock Boise of Marion. Stefanie attended Webster Schroeder High School class of 1991. She went on to earn a degree in...

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Lesley K. Kosiorek

May 13, 2023

BATAVIA – Lesley K. Kosiorek, 73, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, May 13 2023 at Crossroads House surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1949, in Liverpool, England, the oldest child and only daughter of Cyril John Wills and Dorothy (nee Aldersey) Wills. Lesley will be missed by her husband, Edmund Kosiorek II of Batavia, whom...

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Patricia M. Burke

May 13, 2023

Rochester - Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Burke, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at St. Ann's Nursing Home in Rochester. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Frank Lawlor and Constance Hogan Lawlor. Pat was an active and faithful member of St. Brigid Church in Bergen and St. Pius X Church...

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Timothy R Sands

May 8, 2023

Timothy R. Sands, 56, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2023. Timothy was born June 29, 1966 in Batavia, NY. He was a son of Richard “Dick” and Joyce Sands. Tim was a loving family man that cherished his family above all else. He was a genuine guy, funny, hardworking, a jack of all trades, and had a...

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Timothy F. Edgerton

May 7, 2023

Timothy Freeman Edgerton, 62, of Oakfield, went to rest at home Sunday night (May 7, 2023). Tim was born August 6th, 1960, in Batavia, son of the late Freeman and Dorothy (Landon) Edgerton. His ties to the Western NY area ran deep as the great-grandson of former Genesee County Sheriff Freeman Edgerton, and cousin to Hiram Haskell Edgerton, the 49th...

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Randall Steven Pashong

May 4, 2023

Randall S. Pashong, 64, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (May 4, 2023) at his home. Randall was born on December 12, 1958 in Batavia, a son of the late Melvern L. and Shirley (Kirkpatrick) Pashong. Mr. Pashong spent many long days working as a roofer for Mooney Construction in Warsaw, enjoying his retirement in later years. He will be...

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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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