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Rev. Ronald Arthur Ginter

Apr 29, 2022

Ron Ginter, a devoted servant of Christ, departed this world April 28, 2022 and entered his eternal home surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. He was 88. Ron was born on October 22, 1933 to William Ginter and Bertha (Klane) Ginter in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Bernadine (Hinkel)...

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Margaret A. Reitzel

Apr 28, 2022

Margaret A. Reitzel, 89, of Attica, passed away on April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born June 8, 1932 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (Weatherwax) Bagg. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Surviving are her children, Jean Reitzel of Rochester, Floyd Reitzel of Attica, Morris Reitzel of Covington, PA and Steven Reitzel of...

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Mrs. Evelyn Tosh

Apr 28, 2022

Bergen - Evelyn Tosh, age 97, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Evelyn loved her family more than anything and was truly a beautiful soul that will continue to live in our hearts. As a Mom and Grandmother you were number one - generous, thoughtful, loving, hard-working and always willing to serve your...

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Mrs. Marguerite P. Goff

Apr 23, 2022

Batavia - Marguerite P. Goff, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Goff was born Monday, July 24th, 1933 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Cecil W. Park and Katherine G. Gavigan Park. A member of The Elba Elegants and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Elba Fire Department, Marguerite...

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Catherine K. Roth

Apr 20, 2022

Catherine Kirchner Roth passed away at the age of 101 on April 20, 2022. She was the last surviving Kirchner triplet as well as the first born; she and her two sisters Frances and Marguerite Kirchner were born on August 23, 1920 in Brooklyn in a third floor walkup. Together with their older sister Grace, they grew up in Floral...

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Bonnie M. Wilson

Apr 16, 2022

Batavia - Bonnie M. Wilson, 65 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, (April 16, 2022) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester. Ms. Wilson was born January 16, 1957 in Batavia, a daughter of the late W. Odell Sr. and Ann (Grice) Wilson. Bonnie was a member of City Church in Batavia, and faithfully attended Bible studies. She enjoyed crafting,...

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Mr. Carl J. Downs

Apr 16, 2022

Elba - Carl J. Downs, 59 of Elba passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 7, 1962 in Batavia, a son of the late Clarence J. Downs and Linda Farren Downs. Carl was a gifted mechanic who worked on many local race-cars and four-wheelers. A proud father, he loved spending time...

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Loren F. Balduf

Apr 13, 2022

Batavia – Loren F. Balduf “Tookie”, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. He was born on January 6, 1924 in Batavia, a son of the late William Balduf and Helen Sharick Balduf. A World War II Merchant Marines Veteran, he served aboard...

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S. Anthony Meleca

Apr 10, 2022

Mr. Meleca was born in Batavia, New York in 1936. He was raised by his parents, Joseph and Maria Cristina (Bagetta) Meleca of Siderno Superiore, Reggio Calabria, Italy. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1954. Upon graduation he attended The University of Buffalo, NY for a short time. He then pursued a career in barbering and worked with his...

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Rev. Douglas A. Knorr

Apr 8, 2022

Batavia - Rev. Douglas A. Knorr, 68 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (April 8, 2022) at his home in Batavia. Rev. Knorr was born July 25, 1953 in Rochester, a son of the late Arlene (late Albert) Knorr Keys. Doug was a veteran of the US Army and was very proud to have become an ordained minister in 2018....

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Mrs. Mary L. Saile

Apr 5, 2022

Batavia - Mary L. Saile, 82 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Saile was born Thursday, November 2nd, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Franklin Stocking and Alice Russell Stocking. A member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, she was an avid reader and card player. She enjoyed camping and...

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Richard L. Hale

Apr 5, 2022

Corfu - Richard L. Hale, 74 of Corfu passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 5, 2022) at his home in Corfu. Mr. Hale was born February 27, 1948 in Batavia, a son of Norma (Foster) Hale of Batavia and the late LaVerne Hale. Richard was a parishioner of Resurrection Parish, a veteran of the US Navy, and a retiree of...

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Robert P Fedele

Apr 1, 2022

Bergen - Robert P. Fedele, 81 of Bergen, passed away on Friday, (April 1, 2022) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Fedele was born October 29th, 1940 in Rochester a son of the late John (late Sara) Fedele and Mary (Shelp) Fedele. Robert was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and was well known in...

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Mrs. Mary E. Moore

Mar 31, 2022

Batavia - Mary E. Moore, 73 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born Friday, March 18th, 1949 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Homer Steven Bush, Sr. and Charlotte Goodenow Bush. Mary enjoyed playing cards, going shopping and out to eat. She loved to listen to music,...

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Mrs. Teresa M. George

Mar 27, 2022

In loving memory of Teresa (Tre) M. George age 65 from Oakfield New York now resting peacefully with our Lord. Teresa is survived by her daughter Nina (Tony) White, granddaughter Natalia and son Jerome George. She was predeceased by her husband John J. George and brother Peter Severino. Surviving family includes her parents Nicolo and Mary Severino and siblings Joseph...

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Sophia D. Weber

Mar 24, 2022

Sophia Weber (ne: Gzowski) passed peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2022. A native of Oakfield, NY, Sophia taught home economics and life sciences in New York, California, and Montana before retiring as the department chair of home economics at Bozeman Junior High School. The same adventuresome spirit that took Sophia cross-country from upstate New York to California in...

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Yvonne M. Beverly

Mar 24, 2022

Oakfield- Yvonne M. Beverly, 74 of Oakfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1947 in Batavia, New York to the late Joseph Cardinali and Jennie (Galline) Nesbitt. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents and her favorite dog Dakota. Yvonne loved fiercely and was everyone’s “Nana”. She was...

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Mrs. Geraldine Thompson

Mar 24, 2022

Batavia - Geraldine Thompson, 95, of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Thompson was born Tuesday, February 15th, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late Henry and Katherine. Geraldine is the wife of Gerald A. Thompson who passed away on May 2, 2014. She is survived by...

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Paul R. Raines, Sr.

Mar 23, 2022

Paul R. Raines, Sr., 93, of Alexander, passed away on March 23, 2022. Paul was born September 21, 1928 in Darien, the son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Klossner) Raines. Paul was the founder of P & D Equipment, Sales and Service in Alexander, which he operated with his seven children. Prior to P & D Equipment, Sales and...

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Margaret S. Macioszek

Mar 21, 2022

Oakfield - Margaret S. Macioszek, 83 of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, (March 21, 2022) at her home. Mrs. Macioszek was born January 19, 1939 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Thomas and Gerda (Meyers) Martin. Margaret enjoyed bird watching, working crossword puzzles, crime shows, and the cooking channel. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing, and gardening. Margaret...

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