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Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler

Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler

May 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...

Robert M. O'Geen

Robert M. O'Geen

May 9, 2021

Clifton Springs - Robert M. O'Geen, 52 of Clifton Springs passed away on Sunday, (May 9, 2021) as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. O'Geen was born June 8, 1968 in Batavia, a son of Janet (Hamilton) O'Geen of Batavia and the late Russell O'Geen. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia...

Mr. Robert B. Carleton

Mr. Robert B. Carleton

May 8, 2021

Batavia – Robert “Bob” B. Carleton, 65, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Carleton was born Monday, May 23rd, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Percy "Pat" Carleton and Joyce Capp Carleton. A devoted father and grandfather, Bob sacrificed much so his family would not be without. He...

Frank Paul Markwica

Frank Paul Markwica

May 7, 2021

Frank Paul Markwica passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021, at the age of 82, in Conroe, Texas surrounded by family. Frank attended Elba Central School; kindergarten through his senior year. He was involved in student council and excelled in football and basketball. Two years after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Leah Townsend, and was married for 43...

David A Clark

David A Clark

May 5, 2021

Elba - David A. Clark , 75 of Elba met the Lord on Wednesday, (May 5, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Clark was born December 1945 in Buffalo, a son of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Harvey) Clark. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Shirley Clark (Burkard), his daughter Evelyn and...

Mrs. Helen B. Church

Mrs. Helen B. Church

May 4, 2021

LeRoy – Helen B. Church, 96, died in her home at St. Ann’s Community at the Greens in LeRoy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 following a long illness. Mrs. Church was born on September 5, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Marion Annabal Buchholtz. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1940, earned an associate...

Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler

Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler

May 3, 2021

LeRoy - Bonnie A. Beehler, 70, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born November 10, 1950 to the late Richard H. Fee Sr. and Irene Stafford Fee. Bonnie is the wife of David Beehler Sr. who passed away October 14, 2007, mother of the late David Beehler Jr. who passed away...

Mr. George B. Van Nest

Mr. George B. Van Nest

May 2, 2021

Batavia – George B. Van Nest, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. George was born November 4, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late David S. and Alice (Bitner) Van Nest. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, David F. Van Nest. George...

Kathryn Gilbert

Kathryn Gilbert

May 1, 2021

Alabama - Kathryn Gilbert, 91 of Alabama passed away on Saturday, (May 1, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia where she had been residing. Mrs. Gilbert was born August 24, 1929 in Shelby, a daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Roggow) Meiser. A devout christian, she was a member of the Alabama-Basom United Methodist...

Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles

Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles

Apr 30, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sandra Jean (MacDonald) Bowles, 67, on April 30, 2021. Sandy, as she was known by her friends and family, was born June 2, 1953 in Batavia, to Loren G. MacDonald and Geraldine (Baker) MacDonald. Sandy is survived by her husband and the love of her...

John F. Torcello, Ii

John F. Torcello, Ii

Apr 29, 2021

Batavia - John F. Torcello, II, 71 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (April 29, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. Mr. Torcello was born November 19, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late John F. Torcello Sr. and Alice (Houck)Torcello. John loved to paint, idolized Bob Dylan, and was a Bills and Yankees fan. In his younger...

Dennis M. Giles

Dennis M. Giles

Apr 25, 2021

Dennis M. Giles, 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. Dennis was born January 9, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Eileen (Cleworth) Knaus. Dennis was a member of the American Legion and the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church. He was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and...

Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles

Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles

Apr 24, 2021

Brockport - Carla L. Ruggles, age, 56 of Brockport, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ruggles was born on July 11, 1964 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late Lincoln F. Harvey and Louise S. Harvey. A 1982 graduate from Brockport Central School, she was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending to her...

Mrs. Margaret Jean Price

Mrs. Margaret Jean Price

Apr 22, 2021

The announcement of a loved one’s passing is never something one wants to do. So, it is with great sadness, and yet also joy that she is now at rest, that Margaret Jean Price (Jean), our mother, grandmother, aunt, passed into the hands of Our Lord on April 22, 2021 at age 95. She spent her last days at Crossroads...

Peter Gaines Schultz

Peter Gaines Schultz

Apr 21, 2021

Peter Gaines Schultz passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 60 years to lung cancer. He was born on January 19, 1961 at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia, New York to Charlotte Buchholtz Schultz and Lawrence Henry Schultz Jr. On the day he was born, his mother requested a television to watch the inauguration of John F....

Richard C. Redinger

Richard C. Redinger

Apr 20, 2021

Bergen - Richard C. Redinger, 68 of Bergen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 20, 2021) at his home. Mr. Redinger was born January 19, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard A. and Eleanor (Henry) Redinger. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt...

Ruth R. Myers

Ruth R. Myers

Apr 20, 2021

Oakfield - Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Ruth Marie Myers went home to God Wednesday, April 20, 2021 with loving family by her side. Ruth led a full and interesting life based on family, faith and community. She was born in Naples, New York to the late John Jacob and Vinnie Amanda Rectenwald. She graduated Valedictorian of her class...

Mr. Robert L. Sheehan

Mr. Robert L. Sheehan

Apr 19, 2021

Batavia - Robert L. Sheehan, age 74, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born May 6, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Kenneth Sheehan and Rosalin McBee Sheehan. He worked for over 20 years for Community Action of Orleans & Genesee where he still has many...

Sharon A. Eastman

Sharon A. Eastman

Apr 19, 2021

Sharon A. Eastman, 76, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Sharon was born October 23, 1944 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Verline (Swartz) Collard. She was a sewing machine operator at the former P.W. Minor & Sons Shoe Factory in Batavia. Surviving are her children,...

Mr. Jack G. Hulburt

Mr. Jack G. Hulburt

Apr 18, 2021

Churchville - Jack G. Hulburt, 83 of Churchville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Mr. Hulburt was born Monday, March 21st, 1938 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Frank Hulburt and Agnes Gillam Hulburt. Prior to working as a firefighter for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, Jack was a firefighter...

Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler

Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler

May 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...

Robert M. O'Geen

Robert M. O'Geen

May 9, 2021

Clifton Springs - Robert M. O'Geen, 52 of Clifton Springs passed away on Sunday, (May 9, 2021) as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. O'Geen was born June 8, 1968 in Batavia, a son of Janet (Hamilton) O'Geen of Batavia and the late Russell O'Geen. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia...

Mr. Robert B. Carleton

Mr. Robert B. Carleton

May 8, 2021

Batavia – Robert “Bob” B. Carleton, 65, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Carleton was born Monday, May 23rd, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Percy "Pat" Carleton and Joyce Capp Carleton. A devoted father and grandfather, Bob sacrificed much so his family would not be without. He...

Frank Paul Markwica

Frank Paul Markwica

May 7, 2021

Frank Paul Markwica passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021, at the age of 82, in Conroe, Texas surrounded by family. Frank attended Elba Central School; kindergarten through his senior year. He was involved in student council and excelled in football and basketball. Two years after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Leah Townsend, and was married for 43...

David A Clark

David A Clark

May 5, 2021

Elba - David A. Clark , 75 of Elba met the Lord on Wednesday, (May 5, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Clark was born December 1945 in Buffalo, a son of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Harvey) Clark. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Shirley Clark (Burkard), his daughter Evelyn and...

Mrs. Helen B. Church

Mrs. Helen B. Church

May 4, 2021

LeRoy – Helen B. Church, 96, died in her home at St. Ann’s Community at the Greens in LeRoy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 following a long illness. Mrs. Church was born on September 5, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Marion Annabal Buchholtz. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1940, earned an associate...

Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler

Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler

May 3, 2021

LeRoy - Bonnie A. Beehler, 70, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born November 10, 1950 to the late Richard H. Fee Sr. and Irene Stafford Fee. Bonnie is the wife of David Beehler Sr. who passed away October 14, 2007, mother of the late David Beehler Jr. who passed away...

Mr. George B. Van Nest

Mr. George B. Van Nest

May 2, 2021

Batavia – George B. Van Nest, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. George was born November 4, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late David S. and Alice (Bitner) Van Nest. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, David F. Van Nest. George...

Kathryn Gilbert

Kathryn Gilbert

May 1, 2021

Alabama - Kathryn Gilbert, 91 of Alabama passed away on Saturday, (May 1, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia where she had been residing. Mrs. Gilbert was born August 24, 1929 in Shelby, a daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Roggow) Meiser. A devout christian, she was a member of the Alabama-Basom United Methodist...

Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles

Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles

Apr 30, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sandra Jean (MacDonald) Bowles, 67, on April 30, 2021. Sandy, as she was known by her friends and family, was born June 2, 1953 in Batavia, to Loren G. MacDonald and Geraldine (Baker) MacDonald. Sandy is survived by her husband and the love of her...

John F. Torcello, Ii

John F. Torcello, Ii

Apr 29, 2021

Batavia - John F. Torcello, II, 71 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (April 29, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. Mr. Torcello was born November 19, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late John F. Torcello Sr. and Alice (Houck)Torcello. John loved to paint, idolized Bob Dylan, and was a Bills and Yankees fan. In his younger...

Dennis M. Giles

Dennis M. Giles

Apr 25, 2021

Dennis M. Giles, 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. Dennis was born January 9, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Eileen (Cleworth) Knaus. Dennis was a member of the American Legion and the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church. He was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and...

Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles

Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles

Apr 24, 2021

Brockport - Carla L. Ruggles, age, 56 of Brockport, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ruggles was born on July 11, 1964 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late Lincoln F. Harvey and Louise S. Harvey. A 1982 graduate from Brockport Central School, she was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending to her...

Mrs. Margaret Jean Price

Mrs. Margaret Jean Price

Apr 22, 2021

The announcement of a loved one’s passing is never something one wants to do. So, it is with great sadness, and yet also joy that she is now at rest, that Margaret Jean Price (Jean), our mother, grandmother, aunt, passed into the hands of Our Lord on April 22, 2021 at age 95. She spent her last days at Crossroads...

Peter Gaines Schultz

Peter Gaines Schultz

Apr 21, 2021

Peter Gaines Schultz passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 60 years to lung cancer. He was born on January 19, 1961 at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia, New York to Charlotte Buchholtz Schultz and Lawrence Henry Schultz Jr. On the day he was born, his mother requested a television to watch the inauguration of John F....

Richard C. Redinger

Richard C. Redinger

Apr 20, 2021

Bergen - Richard C. Redinger, 68 of Bergen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 20, 2021) at his home. Mr. Redinger was born January 19, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard A. and Eleanor (Henry) Redinger. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt...

Ruth R. Myers

Ruth R. Myers

Apr 20, 2021

Oakfield - Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Ruth Marie Myers went home to God Wednesday, April 20, 2021 with loving family by her side. Ruth led a full and interesting life based on family, faith and community. She was born in Naples, New York to the late John Jacob and Vinnie Amanda Rectenwald. She graduated Valedictorian of her class...

Mr. Robert L. Sheehan

Mr. Robert L. Sheehan

Apr 19, 2021

Batavia - Robert L. Sheehan, age 74, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born May 6, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Kenneth Sheehan and Rosalin McBee Sheehan. He worked for over 20 years for Community Action of Orleans & Genesee where he still has many...

Sharon A. Eastman

Sharon A. Eastman

Apr 19, 2021

Sharon A. Eastman, 76, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Sharon was born October 23, 1944 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Verline (Swartz) Collard. She was a sewing machine operator at the former P.W. Minor & Sons Shoe Factory in Batavia. Surviving are her children,...

Mr. Jack G. Hulburt

Mr. Jack G. Hulburt

Apr 18, 2021

Churchville - Jack G. Hulburt, 83 of Churchville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Mr. Hulburt was born Monday, March 21st, 1938 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Frank Hulburt and Agnes Gillam Hulburt. Prior to working as a firefighter for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, Jack was a firefighter...

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