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Mrs. Melody A. Davis

Aug 19, 2021

East Bethany - Melody A. Davis, age 66, of East Bethany passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mel was born on December 22, 1954 on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, a daughter of the late John Black, Sr. and Margaret Steeprock Black. A lifetime member of the East Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, she served...

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Beverly F. Baumgarte

Aug 17, 2021

Beverly F. Baumgarte, 73, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Leroy Village Green Residential Health Care Facility. Beverly was born July 3, 1948 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Rita (Dudwick) Kendall. Beverly enjoyed cooking and sewing. Surviving are her husband, Dennis Baumgarte of Batavia; son, Scott Baumgarte of Batavia; daughter, Lisa...

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Veronica M. Miller

Aug 16, 2021

Veronica Mary Miller, age 89, died unexpectedly on Monday (August 16, 2021) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born on January 8, 1932, in Batavia, daughter of the late John Klein and the late Margaret (Winling) Klein. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles,...

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Mr. Patrick E. Lewis

Aug 15, 2021

Corfu - Patrick E. Lewis , 52 of Corfu, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Pat was born February 28, 1969 in Batavia, a son of the late James V. Lewis and Jean Anne Spath Lewis. A United States Navy veteran, he proudly served his country from 1987-1995 with the Norfolk...

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Jacqulyn M. Jones

Aug 14, 2021

Batavia - Jacqulyn M. Jones, 50 of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, (August 14, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Ms. Jones was born May 7, 1971 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Mary R. Jones. Jackie attended the ARC of Genesee-Orleans Day Hab and was a member of the Northgate Free Methodist Church Friendship Class. She...

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Mrs. Pamela M. Whitcombe

Aug 13, 2021

Pamela Mae Whitcombe was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend and grandmother. Pam passed away on August 13, 2021 at the age of 73 after complications of a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Pam‘s love for life won't end with her passing. Her friends and family will continue her legacy of kindness and generosity by living...

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Stephen M. Gilbert

Aug 12, 2021

Batavia - After a long hard fought battle, Stephen Gilbert passed away on Thursday (August 12, 2021) while under hospice care at home with family by his side. His wife and main caregiver Cherri never left his side. He leaves behind his wife, Cherri (Constas) Gilbert, six children, Michelle, Jay, Charles, Kyle, Alesha, and Melissa; eight grandchildren and a new...

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Kenneth R. Nevinger

Aug 10, 2021

Alexander - Kenneth R. "Kenny-man" Nevinger, 71 of Alexander passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (August 10, 2021) at his home. Mr. Nevinger was born December 17, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard and Lois (Wheeler) Nevinger. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Batavia and a long time truck mechanic at the former Houseknecht Motors...

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Mr. Cary L. Liles

Aug 9, 2021

Byron - Cary L. Liles, age 81, of Byron, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Cary was born March 9, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Clyde H. Liles and Mabel L. Richenberg Liles. Along with his brother, Bruce, they were long-time proprietors of Liles Brothers Construction in Byron for many years. Cary...

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Robert P. Schroeder

Aug 7, 2021

Bergen - Robert P. Schroeder (Bob), 64, of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a lengthy illness. A special thank you to Highland Hospital’s East 5 staff for their wonderful care and support. Mr. Schroeder was born August 19, 1956 in Rochester, NY to Robert W. Schroeder of North Chili and the...

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Mr. Alvin S. Cain

Aug 3, 2021

Holley - Alvin S. Cain, age 84, of Holley passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Elderwood at Brockport. Mr. Cain was born Saturday, December 5th, 1936 in Akron, a son of the late Cleo D. Cain Sr. and Helen Garrison Cain. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama Central School where he was a member of the wrestling team. Following graduation,...

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Mr. Christian Dean Boyce

Jul 29, 2021

Elba - Christian Dean Boyce, age 57, of Elba passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Niagara Falls Medical Center in Niagara Falls while under hospice care. He was born November 14, 1963 in Batavia, a son of the late Irel Dean Boyce and Shirley Ann Kipfer Boyce. Christian was the owner and proprietor of CB Weld in Elba...

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Cathi A. Adams

Jul 27, 2021

Bergen - Cathi A. Adams, 51 of Bergen, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (July 27, 2021) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Ms. Adams was born November 22, 1969 in Brockport, a daughter of Susan (John) Devery of Churchville and the late Fred Luce. Cathi was a hairdresser for many years and a caretaker. She greatly enjoyed helping people and...

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Mr. Paul G. Hoffman

Jul 26, 2021

Batavia - Paul George Hoffman passed away from cancer on Monday, July 26th, 2021. Paul was born Saturday, March 11th, 1950 in Batavia, a son of the late William R. "Coke" Hoffman and Shelagh Kennedy Hoffman. Many knew Paul Hoffman as Batavia’s long-standing, neighborhood bartender at places like The Treadway, Holiday Inn, and Big Daddy’s. For nearly 50 years, he...

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Mrs. Elinor F. Rice

Jul 26, 2021

Elinor F. Rice, 100, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home. Elinor was born October 4, 1920 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Anson and Florence (Ferguson) Forsyth. Elinor was very active with the YMCA and the Genesee County Senior Center. She also volunteered at the Salvation Army. Surviving are her brother, George Forsyth...

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Mrs. Carol A. Skye

Jul 23, 2021

Batavia- Carol A. Skye, age 80 of Batavia, passed away Friday, July 23rd, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cheektowaga, December 11th, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Moodie Schueler. A resident of Batavia for over 30 years, Carol worked for Job Development of Genesee County in Batavia from where she retired. Carol was...

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Donald Clyde Vanburen

Jul 21, 2021

Batavia - Donald Clyde VanBuren, 65 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (July 21, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. VanBuren was born May 29, 1956 in Lockport, a son of Donald Nelson VanBuren of Batavia and the late Norma Jean (Lowe) VanBuren. Don was a member of the former Eagles Club in Batavia....

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Bonnie Marie Graff

Jul 19, 2021

Batavia - Bonnie Marie Graff, 63 of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (July 19, 2021) in Darien. Mrs. Graff was born June 28, 1958 in Batavia, a daughter of Barbara (Finch) Danser of Batavia and the late Donald Danser. Bonnie enjoyed helping people and worked for a time as a Home Health Aide. She liked to spend time with...

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Earl W. Willis

Jul 18, 2021

Albion - Earl W. "Butch" Willis, 58 of Albion passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, (July 18, 2021) while camping at Godfrey's Pond in Stafford, New York. Mr. Willis was born February 15, 1963 in Medina, a son of Lucille (Bigsby) Willis of Batavia and the late Ray Willis. Butch attended Alabama-Basom United Methodist Church and was a member of Godfrey's...

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Alice K. Roberts

Jul 15, 2021

Batavia - Alice Kezia Roberts age 97, passed away on Thursday (July 15. 2021) at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Batavia. Mrs. Roberts was born February 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Bates and Sarah Elizabeth Novell in Bolivar, New York. Alice grew up in the Bolivar/Richburg area, where she married Paul Rutherford Roberts on...

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