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Sheila Hale

Dec 30, 2020

Corfu - Sheila K. Hale, 72 of Corfu passed away on Wednesday (December 30, 2020) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mrs. Hale was born February 3, 1948 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Philip and Rita (Corcoran) Pribison. Sheila was a member of Resurrection Parish and enjoyed reading. She was a die hard Bills...

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Mrs. Helen L. Meritt

Dec 30, 2020

Age 96, of Caledonia, passed away on December 30, 2020. A member of Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, she loved time with her family. Predeceased by her husband, Nicholas A. Meritt in 1993. Loving mother to Wayne (Deborah) Meritt & Diane (Late Arthur J. Jr.) Harrington; beloved grandmother to Matthew (Becky) Meritt, Melissa (Zachary) Kuter, Aaron (Danielle) Harrington, Andrew (Christy Hoepting)...

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David Lee Funston

Dec 29, 2020

Batavia - David Lee Funston, 82 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, (December 29, 2020) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Funston was born January 11, 1938 in Syracuse, a son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Windett) Funston. Dave was a devout Episcopalian and active musician. He played percussion in the Genesee Symphony Orchestra for 50 years...

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Mrs. Beverly Mcallister

Dec 28, 2020

Batavia- Beverly (Woodhouse) McAllister, age 82, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 28, 2020 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. McAllister was born Saturday, June 4, 1938 in Batavia, New York a daughter of the late Gordon Woodhouse and Marion Dempsey Woodhouse. A 1956 graduate of Batavia High School, she worked for Kozak...

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Richard A. Cecere

Dec 27, 2020

Richard A. Cecere, 84, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. Richard was born August 19, 1936 in Batavia, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Palvino) Cecere. Richard loved being with his family, raising his turkeys, mowing his lawn and going to the track and watching the horses race. He was an avid...

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Ms. Jane L. Ivison

Dec 26, 2020

Byron - Jane L. Ivison, age 63, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Jane was born Monday, November 25, 1957 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Howard R. Ivison and Arlene Rudd Ivison. A 1976 graduate from Byron-Bergen High School, Jane retired from the LeRoy Village Green...

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Roosevelt Smith Sr.

Dec 26, 2020

Roosevelt Smith, Sr., 75, long time residence of Genesee County, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his son’s home under the care of his family. Roosevelt was born, January 24, 1945 in Minter, Alabama, a son of the late Lee Earnest and Lucinda (Moore) Smith. Roosevelt was a founding member of the Genesee Country Church where he served...

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Edwin W. Schoenthal

Dec 25, 2020

Batavia - Edwin W. Schoenthal, 89 of Batavia passed away on Friday, (December 25, 2020) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Schoenthal was born June 4, 1931 in Alabama, a son of the late Walter and Mabel (Scharlau) Schoenthal. Edwin graduated from Medina High School in 1949 and worked for many years at the former...

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Eudocio Vazquez

Dec 24, 2020

Oakfield - Eudocio Vazquez, 81 of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, (December 24, 2020) at The Highlands at Brighton Nursing Facility in Rochester. Mr. Vazquez was born March 20, 1939 in Salinas, Puerto Rico a son of the late Vidal (late Eugenia) Vazquez and the late Conception Rivera. He was a former member of St. Padre Pio Parish and loved...

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Mrs. Joyce L. Bassett

Dec 24, 2020

Batavia - Joyce L. Bassett, 87 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bassett was born March 23, 1933 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Lewis Bush and Charlotte Stevens Bush. She retired from the New York State School for the Blind as the kitchen supervisor and was the...

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Mr. Major Kemp, Sr.

Dec 22, 2020

Major Kemp Sr., age 80, courageously surrendered his life to the Lord on December 22nd , 2020 at his home in Batavia, New York. Major was born on February 5th, 1940 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hillary and Catherine (Steel) Kemp. Major was committed to his work, living life & family. He was a dedicated brother,...

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Gerald G Elliott

Dec 22, 2020

Macomb/Zephyrhills - Gerald G Elliott, 73 of Macomb, New York and Zephyrhills, Florida and formerly of Corfu, passed away on December 22, 2020 at Advent Health in Zephyrhills. Mr. Elliott was born December 1, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late George and Evadene (Wiltse) Elliott. He was a 1967 graduate of Pembroke High School. Following high school, he...

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Mr. Henry I. Larson

Dec 22, 2020

Batavia - Henry I. Larson, age 79, of Batavia, went home to the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Larson was born Saturday, February 8th, 1941 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Eric and Mary Estella Adrian Larson. He attended Niagara...

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Marilyn B. Thurau

Dec 21, 2020

Batavia - Marilyn B. Thurau, 89 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, (December 21, 2020) at Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. Mrs. Thurau was born January 21, 1931 in Gloversville, a daughter of the late Franklin and Catherine (Havelaar) Brown. Marilyn was a graduate of Batavia High School and thereafter the State University College for Teachers at Buffalo. She...

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Dolores N. Shultz

Dec 20, 2020

Dolores N. Shultz, 90, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home. Dolores was born Tuesday, January 28, 1930 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Houseknecht) Dennany. Dolores was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Batavia and the Byron Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved crafts, picnics, reading and spending...

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Ronald Schramm

Dec 20, 2020

Byron - Ronald I.Schramm, 82 of Byron, passed away on Sunday, (December 20, 2020) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Schramm was born March 27, 1938 in Batavia, a son of the late Christian Schramm and Ethel (Sage) Schramm. Ron was outdoorsy and enjoyed playing horseshoes, boating, and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling. He was an avid Buffalo Bills...

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Mr. Francis R. Farrell

Dec 20, 2020

Batavia - Francis "Fred" R. Farrell, age 84, of Batavia, owner and proprietor of Flint-Farrell Insurance Agency, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Farrell was born Saturday, February 1st, 1936 in Minersville, Pennsylvania a son of the late Joseph Farrell and Mildred Fischer Farrell. A 1961 graduate of Penn State University,...

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Joyce A. Lund

Dec 19, 2020

Joyce A. Lund, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Stone) Ray. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Batavia, Joyce loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and...

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Mr. David A. German

Dec 18, 2020

Batavia - David A. German was born June 11, 1942 to the late James and Helen DeLano German in Batavia died Friday, December 18, 2020 at ECMC in Buffalo as a result of a brain bleed two weeks prior. Dave retired in 1998 from Genesee County Highway Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator after working 30 years. Dave previously worked...

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Betty Eleanor Hofmaster

Dec 17, 2020

Batavia - Betty Eleanor Hofmaster, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 17, 2020) at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her family. Ms. Hofmaster was born May 21, 1928 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Sack and Christine (late Henry "Hank") Richley. Betty worked in the cafeteria at the former St....

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