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Madeline M. Bartz

Nov 11, 2021

Madeline M. Bartz,14, of Batavia, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, November 11. Madeline was born October 3, 2007 in Cortland, New York, a daughter of Sarah (Pat) Fedus and Tom Bartz. Madeline’s passion was cheerleading. She also loved the arts: singing, dancing, performing, drawing and painting. You could also find her outdoors: climbing trees, riding her cousin’s horses, skateboarding with...

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Mrs. Lorraine J. Nolan

Nov 10, 2021

Batavia - Lorraine J. Nolan, 87 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Nolan was born Wednesday, August 8th, 1934, in Pembroke, a daughter of the late William H. Stoneham, Sr. and Edna Mae Fritz Stoneham. She worked at Kresge’s, Five-and-Dime store in Batavia. After moving to Corfu, she provided day care...

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Mr. Frank S. Wolford

Nov 10, 2021

Batavia - Frank S. Wolford, 86 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albion. Frank was born Saturday, February 23rd, 1935 in Shaw, West Virginia a son of the late Stewart Wolford and Sana Wilfong Wolford. A United States Army Veteran, Frank proudly served his country. He was the...

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Mrs. Viola M. Stokes

Nov 9, 2021

Elba – Viola M. Stokes, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on July 28, 1935, in Caledonia, a daughter of the late Daniel Buck and Elizabeth Oster Buck. Viola worked in the business office in the Elba Central School District for many years. She was a member of The First...

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Leona Marilyn Harloff

Nov 9, 2021

Palmetto, FLA - Leona Marilyn Harloff, 91 of Palmetto, Florida, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, (November 9, 2021) at Lakewood Ranch Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Harloff was born August 19, 1930 in Indian Falls, a daughter of the late Clarence and Nora (Thompson) Cook. She was a former member of the Indian Falls United Methodist Church. She...

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Michael J. Colantonio, Jr.

Nov 7, 2021

Batavia - Michael J. Colantonio, 77 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 7, 2021) at his home in Batavia. Mr. Colantonio was bornDecember 18, 1943 in Batavia, a son of the late Michael J. Colantonio Sr. and Margaret (Zanghi) Colantonio. He was an avid Yankees fan. Michael is survived by children, grandchildren, and siblings. He is preceded in death...

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Linda Louise Tonner

Nov 4, 2021

Conesus Lake – Linda Louise Tonner, 68, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021. She was born November 26, 1952 in Kenmore, New York. Linda was a retired Registered Nurse who loved taking care of people, and was so proud of her profession. Linda loved music and animals, especially her stuffed cat Brandi. She also enjoyed traveling, walking on the...

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Frank Zielinski

Nov 2, 2021

Elba – Frank Zielinski, of Elba passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a brief illness. Mr. Zielinski was born in Elba, New York, a son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Swigula) Zielinski. Frank retired from the United States Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, New York, as the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor....

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Karen E. Becker

Nov 1, 2021

Karen E. Becker, 65, of Corfu, passed away on November 1, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Karen was born November 26, 1955 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Loren N. and Shirley (Parker) Smith. She loved being with her family and playing games while they were together. Karen enjoyed reading and collecting tin toys. Karen attended High Point Community...

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Bonnie Joyce Rosenbaum

Nov 1, 2021

Albion - Bonnie Joyce Rosenbaum, 62 of Albion passed away on Monday, (November 1, 2021) at her home in Albion. Mrs. Rosenbaum was born October 11, 1959 in Auburn, California a daughter of Roberta (Stice) Wilson of California and the late Pawle Wilson. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and raising dogs and tropical fish. She was...

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Mr. Douglas Francis Laird

Oct 29, 2021

East Bethany - Douglas Francis Laird, 59 of East Bethany passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Doug was born Tuesday, December 26th, 1961 in Batavia, a son of the late Charles Douglas Laird and Marguerite Johnson Laird. Doug enjoyed traveling, comic books and had a passion for music. He loved listening to...

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Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Savage

Oct 26, 2021

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Savage, 93, of Parker, Colorado passed away on Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Parker surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband John Ottinger of Parker, Colorado whom she married in 1996, her son Michael (Pam) Savage of Parker, Colorado, and her daughter Marilyn (Michael) Mullen of Batavia, New...

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Elsie Mae Pursel

Oct 25, 2021

Batavia - Elsie Mae Pursel, 96 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, (October 25, 2021) at the Premier Genesee Center in Batavia. Mrs. Pursel was born January 24, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Jane (Rider) Dixon. Elsie was a sociable person and was well liked. She enjoyed playing bingo at Washington Towers, going for...

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Cynthia Utter

Oct 25, 2021

Cyndi Utter, 58, of Bergen, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home. Cyndi was born June 16, 1963 in Rochester, a daughter of Dennis Payne, Sr. of Bergen and the late Wilma Jean (Williams) Payne. Cyndi enjoyed fishing, garage sales, camping and racing, especially the races at Genesee Speedway. She was a certified nursing assistant at United...

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Mrs. Diane C. Scheiber

Oct 25, 2021

Medina - Diane C. Scheiber, 69 of Medina, formerly of South Byron, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born Friday, January 11th, 1952 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Leslie and Lucille Rudd Bates. Diane loved to bowl and play euchre with her friends. She enjoyed her wind-chimes, watching the...

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Mrs. Joyce L. Wyder

Oct 25, 2021

Akron - Joyce L. Wyder, 94 of Akron passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She was born on Tuesday, April 12th, 1927, in Sayre, Pennsylvania the only child of the late Earl Mattocks and Iva Ayers Mattocks. Joyce is the wife of Edward C. Wyder who passed away on January 29,...

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Leon J. Seweryniak

Oct 22, 2021

Leon J. Seweryniak, 96, of Corfu, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home. Leon was born June 30, 1925 in Corfu, a son of the late John and Michalina (Przybysz) Seweryniak. Leon was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Polish Falcons, Sportsmen Club of East Pembroke and the NRA. He is a veteran serving with the...

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Mr. Dennis P. Radley

Oct 22, 2021

Basom - Dennis P. Radley, 64 of Basom, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born Saturday, March 9th, 1957 in Batavia, a son of Francis Radley of East Bethany and the late Shirley Alvut Radley. He was employed at O-AT-KA Milk Products for over 39 years. Surviving along with his father is his wife...

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Mr. Martin D. Maher

Oct 17, 2021

Martin D. Maher, 69 of Oakfield, passed away on October 17th, 2021 at home. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 7th, 1952, to the late Robert and Anna May (Feeney) Maher. He is preceded in death by his wife Gina (Barone) Maher, who passed away in 2016. Martin was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and the...

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Mrs. Elfrieda G. Bridge

Oct 15, 2021

Stafford – Elfrieda G. Bridge, age 90, passed away on Friday October, 15, 2021 at her home. She was born September 6, 1931, in Darien, a daughter of the late Robert and Frieda Gramp Humel. Elfrieda led a full life and worked many years at G.T.E. Sylvania, Kodak, as a hair stylist and motel owner in Verona Beach, New York....

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