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George E. Wood

Dec 30, 2021

George Emerson Wood, age 81, died peacefully at his home on December 27, 2021. Son of the late George S. Wood and Rowena Kendall Wood, he was born on March 2, 1940 in Batavia NY. He is survived by his son, Peter Wood from Geneva; brother Charles (Teresa) Wood of Churchville; sister, Rowena (Jim) Wood of Monterey, California; nieces, Stacey...

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Mr Gerald E. Blind

Dec 30, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Gerald during this holiday season on December 30, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Rathbun) Blind; his brothers, Donald (Doris), Roland (Loraine), Edward (Caroline) and James (Shirley) Blind. He is survived by his sister Patricia Marciano; his son Stephen (Pam) Blind and daughter Patricia (Edward) Dries; Grandchildren; Joshua (Denise) Dries,...

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Deborah A. Baker

Dec 29, 2021

Deborah A. Baker, 63, of LeRoy, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Deborah was born December 23, 1958 in Utica, a daughter of the late Roland and Sandra (Barnard) Marvin. Deborah enjoyed being outdoors, especially the waterfalls. Surviving are her brother, Michael Marvin of Bergen; sons, Greg Baker of Rochester...

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Mrs. Jeanette N. Benben

Dec 29, 2021

Basom - Jeanette N. Benben, age 90, member of the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. She was born Monday, May 18, 1931 in Alabama, New York a daughter of the late Norman Ostrander and Dorothy Pask Ostrander. Jeanette is the wife of Chester P. "Chet"...

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Mrs. Helen Monachino

Dec 28, 2021

Batavia - Helen (nee Colantonio) Monachino, of Batavia, died peacefully at her home on December 28, 2021. This is the same home where she was born on March 20, 1923. Together with her devoted and loving husband of 62 years, the late Paul N. Monachino, they raised their four children, Rosemarie Monachino, Cheryl Ann (Gary) Schmelzer, Mary Jean (Rick) DiMartino,...

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Charles Arnold Shownes, Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

Batavia - Charles "Chuck" Arnold Shownes, Jr., 64 of Batavia passed away on Monday, (December 27, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Shownes was born November 25, 1957 in Syracuse, a son of the late Charles A. Shownes Sr. and Doris (Cordell) Armstrong. Chuck had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed treasure hunts. He was non-judgemental...

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Tessie Mary Bonczyk

Dec 27, 2021

Batavia - Tess Bonczyk, 91 of Batavia, passed away Monday evening (December 27, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center. Tess graduated from Catherine McAuley School of Nursing in Batavia. She began her career of nursing as a scrub nurse at St. Jerome Hospital. She also worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home, and retired from St. Luke’s Manor in...

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Martin B. Leggo

Dec 27, 2021

Bergen - Martin B. Leggo, 94 of Bergen passed away on Monday, (December 27, 2021) at his home. Mr. Leggo was born June 15, 1927 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Baddick) Leggo. Martin was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn (Peters) Leggo. Marty was a Navy veteran of World...

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Mary Lou Stetka

Dec 26, 2021

Batavia - Mary Lou Stetka, 74, of Beaufort, North Carolina, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Cobble Hill Nursing Home in Brooklyn. Mrs. Stetka was born May 21, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late George and Wilma (Nutting) Johnson. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Batavia and earned a Bachelors...

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Mrs. Patricia Baldwin

Dec 24, 2021

Elba – Patricia Baldwin, age 80, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 24, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on January 24, 1941, in Batavia, a daughter of the late George and Bertha Washburn Toal. Pat´s servant heart and caring soul endeared her to everyone she met. A member of The First...

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Joanne Scroger

Dec 24, 2021

Joanne Scroger, 90, of Medina, passed away on December 24, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Joanne was born November 26, 1931 in Medina, a daughter of the late George and Margaret Goldsmith. Joanne enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, soap operas and the Buffalo Bills. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret (Rick) Stanley; a sister, Norma Newton; five grandchildren and...

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Mr. Timothy J. Shaut

Dec 23, 2021

Batavia – Timothy J. “T.J.” Shaut, age 57, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. T.J. was born on November 7, 1964, in Batavia, a son of the late Frederick Shaut, Sr. and Arleda “Pete” Lynk Shaut. A diehard fan of the New York Yankees, T.J. loved to cook, enjoyed a cold beer and...

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Miss Cinnomon Shyneque Shepherd

Dec 22, 2021

Batavia- Cinnomon Shyneque Shepherd, age 26, was called to Heaven by the Angels on December 22, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1995 to the proud parents of Nathaniel Shepherd, Jr. and Jacqueline Colleen Shepherd in Batavia. Cinnomon loved life and enjoyed seeing everyone around her enjoying her life with her. Cinnomon was an awesome mother and when her...

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Amy A. Davis

Dec 15, 2021

Batavia - Amy A. Davis, 62 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (December 15, 2021) at her home. Amy was born October 11, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Harold and Marjory (Kibler) Davis. She is predeceased by her fiance, Ron Cecere; and her Aunt and Uncles, Bob & Rita Newton, Ed & Arlene Leaton and Nancy Lomazzo,...

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Eileen L. Biaselli

Dec 15, 2021

Batavia - Eileen L. Biaselli, 63 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, (December 15, 2021) at home. Mrs. Biaselli was born June 15, 1958 in Batavia. Eileen enjoyed decorating, music, and reading. She loved to cook, camp, and watch various TV shows and movies. She had a love for animals and greatly liked playing board games. Surviving are her mother,...

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James Edwin Woodruff

Dec 15, 2021

James (Jim) Edwin Woodruff passed away on December 15th at his home in Batavia surrounded by his loving family and nursing staff. Jim was born August 2, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Gideon and Thelma (Sands) Woodruff. Jim was civic minded from an early age, having earned the Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts and serving...

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Mr. David W. Leaton, Sr.

Dec 14, 2021

Byron-David W. Leaton, Sr., age 93, of Byron, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1928 in Batavia, a son of the late Alfred and Bertha Squires Leaton. A member of the Byron Kiwanis Club, he enjoyed woodworking. He is predeceased by his wife, Bernice E. Farnsworth Leaton who...

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Lee C. Weaver

Dec 13, 2021

Medina - Lee Charles Weaver passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born December 23, 1944 in Buffalo, NY. Throughout his life he lived in Oakfield, Batavia, Middleport, and Medina NY. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Lillian) Weaver. He is preceded in death...

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Mr. H. Jeffery Neal

Dec 12, 2021

Medina - H. Jeffery Neal, age 76, of Medina passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, November 6th, 1945 in Albion, a son of the late Albert Neal Sr. and Henrietta Jeffery Neal. A veteran of the United States Army, he worked for many years at ABEX Corporation in Medina as...

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Digno C. Perez

Dec 9, 2021

Digno C. Perez, 90, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Gateway House in Attica. Digno was born February 22,1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Liborio and Jauna (Perez) Castro. Digno enjoyed fishing, boxing and spending time with his family. He was a New York Yankees fan and will be remembered for...

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