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Timothy Evan Robert Backes

Dec 16, 2020

Timothy Evan Robert Backes, 39, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Tim was born Wednesday, November 11, 1981 in Batavia, a son of Rebecca Backes of Batavia. Tim was known for his love of his boys and spending time with them. He had a love of snowmobile racing, lowered cars and...

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Mr. Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr.

Dec 15, 2020

Batavia – Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr. "Nonnie", age 96, passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Premier Genesee Rehabilitation Facility in Batavia. He was born April 29, 1924, in White Plains, a son of the late Anthony Scafetta, Sr. and Angelina Dolorata Scafetta. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is predeceased by...

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Mrs. Debrah A. Butler

Dec 14, 2020

Debrah "Dee" A. (Jones) Butler, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020. Debrah had a lifelong love of all animals, especially horses. She rescued and rehabilitated many animals during her lifetime and loved knowing that she could give them a better life. She loved her family and was always telling others about her children and grandchildren who she...

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Angeline Haehl

Dec 12, 2020

Lockport - Angeline Haehl, 90 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport following a brief illness. Mrs. Haehl was born November 7, 1930 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Canceleri) Cardinali. Angeline was a gifted roller skater. She participated in the 1990 and 1991 US Junior Olympics and won...

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Kathleen V. Rogers

Dec 12, 2020

Kathleen V. Rogers, 89, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the Gateway House in Attica. Kathleen was born August 1, 1931 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, a daughter of the late Archibald and Ellen Farrell. She came to the United States at the age of 18. She loved spending time with her husband, sons and their families....

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Mr. Theodis Charles Hill, Iii

Dec 12, 2020

On December 12th, 2020, Theodis Charles Hill III, beloved son and friend, entered heavenly paradise at the age of 29. Theodis, known by his friends and family as “Theo” or “Odis”, was born on February 16, 1991 to Theodis Hill Jr., and Jean Crimes. Theo was what most would refer to as a gentle giant. With hands the size of...

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Mr. Larry Dean Horine

Dec 10, 2020

Batavia - Larry Dean Horine, 69 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 10, 2020) at his home. Mr. Horine was born June 2, 1951 in Higginsville, Missouri, a son of the late Floyd Horine and Mabel (Kelly) Horine. Larry was a farmer and enjoyed anything outdoors. He frequently could be found puttering around or working on his tractors. Although...

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Mrs. Evelyn V. Krauss

Dec 9, 2020

Batavia - Evelyn V. Krauss, age 82, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the New York State Veterans Home. Mrs. Krauss was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1938 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Carlyle W. Edwards and Juanita Marleah Aldridge Edwards. A veteran of the United States Navy, she worked for the Holiday...

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Joan Pietrzykowski

Dec 8, 2020

Batavia - Joan Pietrzykowski, 54, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Joanie was born on November 14th, 1966 in Batavia, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Pietrzykowski, who preceded her in death as well as a sister Mary Ann (2006) and a brother John (Linda) (2020) who also preceded her in death. Joanie...

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Gertrude C. Quaintance

Dec 6, 2020

Batavia- Ms. Gertrude C. Quaintance, 89, of Batavia went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY on May 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Elizabeth Pound Quaintance. She loved people and children, working as a nanny for 20 years and also at the Genesee County Nursing...

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Mrs. Mildred Jane Henning

Dec 6, 2020

Batavia - Mildred Jane Henning, age 90, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Henning was born on Saturday, April 12, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Lewis Henning and Mildred Griswold Henning. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Lewis A. (Tammie) Henning of Batavia; three grandsons; Randal...

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Ronald J. Drock

Dec 6, 2020

Ronald Jewel Drock “Candyman” of Oakfield, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born August 5, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Jennie Greenbaum Drock. A lifelong employee at Oliver's Candies, Ron worked his way up to master candy maker. He was a longtime member of Eagles Club, LeRoy...

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Mr. Gary Vernon Mcwethy

Dec 1, 2020

Gary Vernon McWethy, age 81, a creative and gentle soul, died peacefully at United Memorial Medical Center on December1, 2020. Gary was born in Stafford, New York on January 12, 1939 to Vernon L McWethy and Gertrude (Trudy) Sheffer McWethy. In 1944, his family moved from Stafford to a farm on South Main Street Road, Batavia, NY where Gary treasured...

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Mrs. Carol S. Speed

Dec 1, 2020

Oakfield - Carol S. Speed , 73 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, (December 1, 2020) at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia in Batavia. Mrs. Speed was born January 21, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Cecil Compton and Alice (Ross) Compton. Carol attended Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing piano and organ and played for...

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Richard T. Wagner

Dec 1, 2020

Batavia - Richard T. Wagner, age 87, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at LeRoy Village Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. in LeRoy. Mr. Wagner was born Wednesday, March 1, 1933 in Alabama, New York a son of the late Elmer Wagner, Sr. and Vera Garrison Wagner. Mr. Wagner enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers, trips to...

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Ms. Julieanne George

Nov 28, 2020

Batavia - Julieanne George, age 59, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Julieanne was born Saturday, September 23, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Jerome J. George and Doris M. Keem George. Julieannne's family wishes to extend special thanks to the ICU at United Memorial Medical Center and...

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Shirley A. Scofield

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley A. Scofield, 86, of Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center. Shirley was born October 22, 1934 in Alabama, a daughter of the late Burdett and Lillian (Wagner) Newton. A founding and active member of the Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship, Shirley loved being with her family. Surviving are her husband, Everett Scofield; daughters,...

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Mr. Robert A. Gerould

Nov 24, 2020

Oakfield - Robert A. Gerould, age 86, of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Gerould was born November 12th, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Gordon Gerould and Florence George Gerould. Mr. Gerould retired from Graham Manufacturing in 2000. An avid bowler, his family camped at the Conesus Lake Campground...

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Liisa-Mai Karuks

Nov 23, 2020

Batavia - Liisa-Mai Karuks, 37, of Batavia, formerly of New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (November 23, 2020) at her home in Batavia. Ms. Karuks was born January 23, 1983 in Toronto, Canada a daughter of Matti Karuks and Ingrid (Villand) Karuks of Batavia. There will be no visitation. Services are being planned for the future in New Jersey....

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Roy Lee Taylor

Nov 22, 2020

Batavia - Roy Lee Taylor, 63, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, (November 22, 2020) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. Mr. Taylor was born October 14, 1957 in Medina, a son of the late Edison Taylor and Luella (Reese) Taylor. Roy was a member of Glad Tidings Church in Medina. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, gardening,...

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