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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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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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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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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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Thomas R Pattridge, Jr.

Mar 25, 2023

Corfu - Thomas R Pattridge, 55 of Corfu passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home in Corfu, New York. Thomas was born Sunday, May 7th, 1967 in Warsaw, New York a son of the late Thomas Pattridge Sr. and June Pattridge- Coney. He enjoyed hunting, watching the Buffalo Bills, Nascar, and playing the drums. Thomas graduated from...

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Eunice H. Gardner

Mar 23, 2023

Eunice H. Gardner, 92, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home. Eunice was born July 20, 1930 in the town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, New York to the late John and Ada Milleville Mueller. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On May 17, 1961, she was united in marriage to Harry Gardner, who passed...

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Mr. Ivan S. Inouye

Mar 23, 2023

LeRoy - Ivan S. Inouye, 78 of LeRoy, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born Wednesday, June 21st, 1944 in Nampa, Idaho, a son of the late Frank Inouye and Toshi Inouye. A member of the Bergen United Methodist Church, he enjoyed playing golf and gardening. In his younger years Ivan enjoyed fishing,...

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Tyler P. Schroeder

Mar 22, 2023

Batavia - Tyler P. Schroeder, 31 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, (March 22, 2023) at his home. Tyler was born January 23, 1992 in Batavia, a son of Kevin (Myra) Schroeder of Warsaw and Kimberly (Thomas) Mikolajczyk of Oakfield. Tyler was a skilled, passionate, and creative glass blower and was looking forward to starting his own business. He...

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Margery L. Bartholf

Mar 22, 2023

East Pembroke - Margery Louise Bartholf, 75, daughter of Wilbur and Adelle (Scroger) Bartholf, died on March 22, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital of complications of diabetes. Margery was born on July 9, 1947 in Batavia. She attended Oakfield-Alabama School, graduating in 1965 with a Regents Scholarship in Nursing. She continued her education at the Wyoming County Community Hospital School...

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Andrew K. Merkel

Mar 21, 2023

Basom - Andrew K. Merkel, 38 of Basom passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. Andrew was born Thursday, June 21st, 1984 in Batavia, a son of Kelly and Susan (Grower) Merkel of Basom. Andy graduated from Oakfield-Alabama Central School and went on to obtain his associates degree from Genesee Community College...

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Clarence Lathan

Mar 20, 2023

Batavia - Clarence Lathan, 86 of Batavia passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. Surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born Saturday, February 20th, 1937 in Batavia, a son of the late Fred and Mildred (Hirsch) Lathan. He enjoyed fishing, golf, gun shows, auctions, and spending time with friends and family. Clarence graduated from...

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Mrs. Sharon A. Venuto

Mar 20, 2023

Sharon Ann Waldron Venuto passed away at United Memorial Medical Center after a short illness on March 20, 2023. She was born in Batavia March 26, 1945 a daughter of the late John and Ethel Mathes Waldron and was raised and grew up in Elba. She is also predeceased by her brother John K. Waldron, her daughter, Angela Venuto, her...

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Mr. Kenneth J. Kozuch

Mar 19, 2023

Kenneth John Kozuch passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 under the care of the New York Sate Veteran's Home. He was born on January 24, 1949 in Buffalo, a son of the late John and Agnes Malinowski Kozuch. Ken is also predeceased by his partner, Sharon A. Venuto who passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Ken is survived...

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Mr. Bradley F. Rogers

Mar 17, 2023

Bradley F. Rogers passed away on March 17, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 11, 1938 in Franklinville, NY to the late Dean and Florence (Jones) Rogers. In 1969, he married the former Sheila Tehan. Brad graduated from Ten Broeck Academy in Franklinville and continued his studies at SUNY College at Brockport where he...

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Mark Frank Mosco

Mar 11, 2023

Batavia/Oakfield - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an amazing father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Mark F. Mosco. Mark passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at home with his son Mark, after a battle with cancer. Mark was born in Batavia on July 30, 1948 to the late Josephine (Cassiano) Mosco and Frank...

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Mr. Ronald R. Dingler

Mar 8, 2023

Batavia - Ronald R. Dingler, 74 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Mr. Dingler was born Saturday, September 4th, 1949 in Binghamton, New York a son of the late William C. Dingler and Grace Dingler. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he was a member of many local sportsmen’s clubs. A celebration of life will be held at...

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