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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Shirley Elaine Perkins Leseur
Jun 14, 2021
Shirley Elaine Perkins LeSeur, 93, of Batavia N.Y. passed away on June 14, 2021 at the LeRoy Village Green. Shirley was born in Batavia on July 16, 1927. She was a life-long Batavian. She was the daughter of the late Judd L. and Ethel Forsyth Perkins; the sister of the late Gordon F. Perkins; and the wife of the late...
Mr. James A. Goff
Jun 11, 2021
James A Goff, 63, of Oakfield, passed away on June 11, 2021 at his home with family and friends at his side. Jim was born October 27, 1957 in Canandaigua, a son of Marguerite (Park) Goff of Batavia and the late Robert A. Goff. Jim is predeceased by his father, Robert A. Goff, brother, Stephen R. Goff, and sister, Lorie...
Jerry M. Cantrell
Jun 11, 2021
Ogden - Jerry M. Cantrell, 62 of Ogden, passed away suddenly on Friday, (June 11, 2021) at his home. Mr. Cantrell was born April 9, 1959 in Jenkins, Kentucky a son of the late Roy M. and Beulah (Sampson) Cantrell. Jerry was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and siblings. He liked to tinker and...
Darlene G. Bilby
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Darlene G. Bilby, age 87 of Oakfield passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. She was born August 22, 1933 in Morocco, Indiana, a daughter of the late Lawrence Dawson and Verda Hickman Dawson. She was a longtime employee of Fisher-Price in Medina and a member of Living...
Mr. Joshua Thomas Jones-Dickens
Jun 8, 2021
Batavia - Joshua Jones-Dickens, age 49, of Batavia passed away on June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Flagler, his aunt and uncle, Anne and Jack Endries and his cousins, Carrie and John Endries. Joshua was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended SUNY Buffalo. He was a volunteer at the Batavia VA Hospital...
Richard Cole
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Richard F. Cole, 78 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, ( June 8, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born December 1, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Floyd and Roberta (Dixon) Cole. Richard retired from Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Oakfield Rod & Gun...
Doris Henry (Mayl)
Jun 7, 2021
Niagara Falls - Doris Henry (Mayl), age 68 of Niagara Falls, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. Doris was born on August 14, 1952 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Henry Sr. and Minnie Vitatoe Henry. Surviving are her son, James A. (Roxanne) Henry of Rochester; three grandchildren; Adele, Tessa and...
Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser
Jun 5, 2021
After 102 years, Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser left this world on June 5, 2021 to be with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Ripley, WV, the daughter of Guy W. and Pearl Williams Parsons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald W. Meier, whom she married in 1946. After Don’s death, she married William H....
Bruce W. Morgan
Jun 1, 2021
Attica - Bruce W. Morgan, 67 of Attica, passed away on Tuesday, (June 1, 2021) at his home. Mr. Morgan was born June 20, 1953 in Gouverneur, New York a son of the late George and June (Woodrow) Morgan. Bruce enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his...
Mrs. Helen M. O'Brien
May 28, 2021
Bergen, NY/Bradenton, Fla. - Helen M. O'Brien, age 91 passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Helen was born March 11, 1930 in Spencerport, a daughter of the late Evan King and Edna Kern King. Helen has been reunited with the love of her life, Burdette "Tuck" O'Brien who passed away on December 22, 2015....
Mrs. Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews
May 27, 2021
Medina - Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. She was born August 4, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jenny Tuttle Monagan. She worked as a lab technician for Eastman Kodak in Rochester for many years and was an avid motorcycle rider and...
Mr. Clifford F. Shultz, Sr.
May 26, 2021
Batavia - Clifford F. Shultz, Sr. age 55, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1965 in Batavia and is predeceased by his father, Gary L. Shultz and his step-mother Kathleen "Cookie" M. Hicks Shultz. Cliff enjoyed going to Genesee Speedway to...
Marjorie Mae Busmire
May 26, 2021
Bergen - Marjorie Mae Busmire, 80 of Bergen, passed away on Wednesday, (May 26, 2021) at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Williamsville. Mrs. Busmire was born February 13, 1941 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Neva (Gage) Johnson. She was an active member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 575 Ladies...
Mr. Lawrence Donald Waala
May 25, 2021
Lawrence D. Waala, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully among family on May 25, 2021. Larry was born on September 20, 1934 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, son of the late Sherman Waala and the late Hazel (Lovdahl) Waala. He is predeceased by his son, Larry Scott Waala, his brother George Waala, his sister Marie (Waala) George, his brother Sherman H. Waala, and...
Dorothy C. Miller
May 21, 2021
Dorothy C. Miller, 91, of Byron, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport. Dorothy was born November 28, 1929 in Byron, a daughter of the late Clyde and Norma (Cummings) Newcomb. Dorothy graduated from South Byron High School and Rochester Business Institute. She worked at Lapp Insulator, was a member of the North Bergen...
Ms. Marie L. Rosone
May 21, 2021
Batavia - Marie L. Rosone, age 79, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on Monday, October 13, 1941 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Peter J. and Julia A. Novick Rosone. Marie enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered by her...
Diane E. Howe Strock
May 19, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 pm, we invite you to join us in the Celebration of the Life of Diane E. Howe Strock. The service will take place outside at the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, 7068 North Bergen Rd. Bergen, NY. Diane, 62, of Byron/NYC, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on May 19, 2021 at home after...
Jason Paul Esten
May 18, 2021
Virginia Beach/Oakfield - Jason Paul Esten, 41 of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at his home in Virginia Beach. Jason was born April 19, 1980 in Batavia, the son of Carol Anne Esten of Oakfield. Jason joined the United States Navy in December of 2000 and served honorably until April...
Mr. Daniel Stephen Grandillo, Jr.
May 18, 2021
Batavia - Daniel S. Grandillo, Jr., age 91 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Due to NYS DOH rules, during the past 14 months our dad was unable to enjoy visiting with family privately inside or outside in the fresh air. It wasn't until his final days...
Immaculata Iannello
May 14, 2021
Batavia - Immaculata Iannello, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (May 14, 2021) at Elderwood at Brockport. Mrs. Iannello was born July 17, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina a daughter of the late Fortunato and Angela Rose (Chereso) Ilasi. Immaculata earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) and had a more than...
Shirley Elaine Perkins Leseur
Jun 14, 2021
Shirley Elaine Perkins LeSeur, 93, of Batavia N.Y. passed away on June 14, 2021 at the LeRoy Village Green. Shirley was born in Batavia on July 16, 1927. She was a life-long Batavian. She was the daughter of the late Judd L. and Ethel Forsyth Perkins; the sister of the late Gordon F. Perkins; and the wife of the late...
Mr. James A. Goff
Jun 11, 2021
James A Goff, 63, of Oakfield, passed away on June 11, 2021 at his home with family and friends at his side. Jim was born October 27, 1957 in Canandaigua, a son of Marguerite (Park) Goff of Batavia and the late Robert A. Goff. Jim is predeceased by his father, Robert A. Goff, brother, Stephen R. Goff, and sister, Lorie...
Jerry M. Cantrell
Jun 11, 2021
Ogden - Jerry M. Cantrell, 62 of Ogden, passed away suddenly on Friday, (June 11, 2021) at his home. Mr. Cantrell was born April 9, 1959 in Jenkins, Kentucky a son of the late Roy M. and Beulah (Sampson) Cantrell. Jerry was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and siblings. He liked to tinker and...
Darlene G. Bilby
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Darlene G. Bilby, age 87 of Oakfield passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. She was born August 22, 1933 in Morocco, Indiana, a daughter of the late Lawrence Dawson and Verda Hickman Dawson. She was a longtime employee of Fisher-Price in Medina and a member of Living...
Mr. Joshua Thomas Jones-Dickens
Jun 8, 2021
Batavia - Joshua Jones-Dickens, age 49, of Batavia passed away on June 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Flagler, his aunt and uncle, Anne and Jack Endries and his cousins, Carrie and John Endries. Joshua was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended SUNY Buffalo. He was a volunteer at the Batavia VA Hospital...
Richard Cole
Jun 8, 2021
Oakfield - Richard F. Cole, 78 of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, ( June 8, 2021) at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was born December 1, 1942 in Batavia, a son of the late Floyd and Roberta (Dixon) Cole. Richard retired from Niagara Mohawk. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Oakfield Rod & Gun...
Doris Henry (Mayl)
Jun 7, 2021
Niagara Falls - Doris Henry (Mayl), age 68 of Niagara Falls, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center. Doris was born on August 14, 1952 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kenneth Henry Sr. and Minnie Vitatoe Henry. Surviving are her son, James A. (Roxanne) Henry of Rochester; three grandchildren; Adele, Tessa and...
Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser
Jun 5, 2021
After 102 years, Naomi Parsons Meier Slusser left this world on June 5, 2021 to be with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Ripley, WV, the daughter of Guy W. and Pearl Williams Parsons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald W. Meier, whom she married in 1946. After Don’s death, she married William H....
Bruce W. Morgan
Jun 1, 2021
Attica - Bruce W. Morgan, 67 of Attica, passed away on Tuesday, (June 1, 2021) at his home. Mr. Morgan was born June 20, 1953 in Gouverneur, New York a son of the late George and June (Woodrow) Morgan. Bruce enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He is survived by his...
Mrs. Helen M. O'Brien
May 28, 2021
Bergen, NY/Bradenton, Fla. - Helen M. O'Brien, age 91 passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Helen was born March 11, 1930 in Spencerport, a daughter of the late Evan King and Edna Kern King. Helen has been reunited with the love of her life, Burdette "Tuck" O'Brien who passed away on December 22, 2015....
Mrs. Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews
May 27, 2021
Medina - Patricia J. Hendershott-Matthews, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. She was born August 4, 1935 in Albion, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jenny Tuttle Monagan. She worked as a lab technician for Eastman Kodak in Rochester for many years and was an avid motorcycle rider and...
Mr. Clifford F. Shultz, Sr.
May 26, 2021
Batavia - Clifford F. Shultz, Sr. age 55, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1965 in Batavia and is predeceased by his father, Gary L. Shultz and his step-mother Kathleen "Cookie" M. Hicks Shultz. Cliff enjoyed going to Genesee Speedway to...
Marjorie Mae Busmire
May 26, 2021
Bergen - Marjorie Mae Busmire, 80 of Bergen, passed away on Wednesday, (May 26, 2021) at Harris Hill Nursing Home in Williamsville. Mrs. Busmire was born February 13, 1941 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Neva (Gage) Johnson. She was an active member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 575 Ladies...
Mr. Lawrence Donald Waala
May 25, 2021
Lawrence D. Waala, 86, of Lancaster, passed peacefully among family on May 25, 2021. Larry was born on September 20, 1934 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, son of the late Sherman Waala and the late Hazel (Lovdahl) Waala. He is predeceased by his son, Larry Scott Waala, his brother George Waala, his sister Marie (Waala) George, his brother Sherman H. Waala, and...
Dorothy C. Miller
May 21, 2021
Dorothy C. Miller, 91, of Byron, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport. Dorothy was born November 28, 1929 in Byron, a daughter of the late Clyde and Norma (Cummings) Newcomb. Dorothy graduated from South Byron High School and Rochester Business Institute. She worked at Lapp Insulator, was a member of the North Bergen...
Ms. Marie L. Rosone
May 21, 2021
Batavia - Marie L. Rosone, age 79, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on Monday, October 13, 1941 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Peter J. and Julia A. Novick Rosone. Marie enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered by her...
Diane E. Howe Strock
May 19, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 pm, we invite you to join us in the Celebration of the Life of Diane E. Howe Strock. The service will take place outside at the North Bergen Presbyterian Church, 7068 North Bergen Rd. Bergen, NY. Diane, 62, of Byron/NYC, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on May 19, 2021 at home after...
Jason Paul Esten
May 18, 2021
Virginia Beach/Oakfield - Jason Paul Esten, 41 of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Oakfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, (May 18, 2021) at his home in Virginia Beach. Jason was born April 19, 1980 in Batavia, the son of Carol Anne Esten of Oakfield. Jason joined the United States Navy in December of 2000 and served honorably until April...
Mr. Daniel Stephen Grandillo, Jr.
May 18, 2021
Batavia - Daniel S. Grandillo, Jr., age 91 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Due to NYS DOH rules, during the past 14 months our dad was unable to enjoy visiting with family privately inside or outside in the fresh air. It wasn't until his final days...
Immaculata Iannello
May 14, 2021
Batavia - Immaculata Iannello, 73 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (May 14, 2021) at Elderwood at Brockport. Mrs. Iannello was born July 17, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina a daughter of the late Fortunato and Angela Rose (Chereso) Ilasi. Immaculata earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) and had a more than...
