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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Wayne C. Gantt
Feb 3, 2020
Obituary of Wayne C. Gantt Batavia - Wayne C. Gantt, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Gantt was born June 14, 1934, in Knox County, Ohio, son of the late A. Lloyd and Carrie Day Gantt. A graduate of Centerburg High School in Centerburg, Ohio Wayne served in the United...
James G. Cudney
Feb 3, 2020
Byron - James G. Cudney, age 77, died on Feb. 3, 2020 at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester. He was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Batavia, first son of Glenn W. Cudney and Mildred J. Newcomb. He was predeceased by his parents and his youngest brother, Gerald W. Cudney of Florida. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Barbara A. (Chapman)...
Amy L. Huntzinger
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of Amy L. Huntzinger Batavia - Amy L. Huntzinger (Netter), 62, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Jamie R. Netter and her sister, Kathy Berra. She is survived by her husband John Huntzinger, sons, Steven (Nicole) Huntzinger of Rome, New York and Robert (Melissa) Huntzinger of LeRoy New York; three grandchildren, Abraham...
George J. Capp
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of George J. Capp ROCHESTER - George J. Capp, 86, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, (February 2, 2020), at his home in Rochester. Mr. Capp was born March 22, 1933, in Batavia, a son of the late John and Mary (Lis) Czapeczka. Mr. Capp served his country honorably with the Air Force where he was a mechanic. Following his...
Bruce Wayne "Wink" Evans
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of Bruce Wayne Evans Niagara Falls - Bruce Wayne Evans, "Wink", 64, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Bruce was born December 2, 1955, in East Chicago, IN, a son of the late Odie and Constance Evans, Jr. Bruce was a veteran serving with the United States Army, a...
Ernest Eugene Thomas
Jan 31, 2020
Bergen – Ernest Eugene Thomas, 76 years of age, of Bergen and Penn Yan passed away on January 31st, surrounded by his family. Ernest was the son of the late Ernest Lewis Thomas and the late Irene Delia Scofield Thomas of Penn Yan, New York. He is survived by his two sisters Virginia Wagner (the late Joseph Wagner) and Beverley...
Leora M. Reinhart
Jan 29, 2020
Obituary of Leora M. Reinhart Pavilion - Leora Zillman Reinhart, born in Batavia on February 9, 1919, longtime resident of Pavilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the age of 100. She was the widow of Paul F. Reinhart, Sr. of Pavilion who passed away on August 27, 1977. They were married in 1941. She is survived by...
David Carlton Lapp
Jan 28, 2020
Obituary of David Carlton Lapp LeRoy - David Carlton Lapp, 58, of LeRoy, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his home. David was born February 28, 1961, in Batavia, a son of Joan (Wood) Lapp of Batavia and the late Carlton Lapp. David enjoyed fishing and bike riding. Surviving along with his mother, Joan, include his children, Stephanie...
James F. Moore, Sr.
Jan 27, 2020
Obituary of James F. Moore, Sr. Oakfield/Byron - James F. Moore, Sr., age 93, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Jim was born December 3, 1926, in Jewel, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Cyrus and Rose Lantz Moore. In 1945, Jim fibbed his age "a little" to proudly serve his country...
Wilda M. Keller
Jan 26, 2020
Obituary of Wilda M. Keller BERGEN/DEBARY, FL - Wilda M. Keller, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in DeBary, FL. She was a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Gill. She is survived by her husband, James Keller of Bergen, her sons, Gary (Debbie) Huffer, Mike (Kim) Huffer, Greg (Jackie) Huffer, George Huffer and Dennis (Becky) Huffer;...
Jonathan R. Hyman
Jan 23, 2020
Obituary of Jonathan R. Hyman OAKFIELD - Jonathan R. Hyman, 47, of Oakfield, passed away Thursday, (January 23, 2020), at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hyman was born November 4, 1972, in Batavia, a son of the late Richard and Debra (Wood) Hyman. Jonathan enjoyed video games and comic books. He is survived by his brother, Shane (Rachel...
Esther M. Toal
Jan 23, 2020
Obituary of Esther M. Toal Batavia - Esther M. Toal, 86, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing At Batavia. Esther was born August 26, 1933, in Mt. Morris, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Jacobus) Zaso. Esther was a cafeteria worker for Batavia City Schools and also worked at...
Martha Ruth Thom
Jan 22, 2020
Obituary of Martha Ruth Thom STAFFORD - Martha Ruth Thom, 39, of Stafford, passed away Wednesday, (January 22, 2020), surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born November 14, 1980, in Brockport, a daughter of David E. and Debra (VanDuser) Thom of Byron. She attended Northgate Free Methodist Church and enjoyed outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, boating, and gardening. ...
Chris Churchill Zastrocky
Jan 20, 2020
Obituary of Chris Churchill Zastrocky Batavia - Chris Churchill Zastrocky, 66, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Chris was born July 17, 1953, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Freida (Hale) Churchill. Chris will be remembered as a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her cat and dog and...
Sath P. Dhanda
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Sath P. Dhanda EAST BETHANY - Sath P. Dhanda, 39, of East Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (January 19, 2020). Sath was born April 6, 1980, in Warsaw, a son of Ann M. (Mullen) Dhanda of East Bethany and the late Dr. S. Paul Dhanda. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. Sath greatly enjoyed cooking, trivia,...
Robert D. Ridley
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Robert D. Ridley Bergen - Robert D. Ridley, 82, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Robert was born August 6, 1937, in Batavia, a son of the late Dale and Ethel (Scott) Ridley. Robert retired from Kodak in 1991 after 29 years and then began to farm. He was...
Susan B. Serinis
Jan 18, 2020
Susan Borgal Serinis, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Serinis (Michael Moore, Jr.), Heather Serinis, Victoria Collier, and her grandchildren Serenity Fox, Veronica Fox, Matthew Dixon, Micah Collier, Marianna Collier; brother John (Doreen) Borgal; sisters Patricia (Vernon) Kelly and Mary Dix, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...
Frank J. Wratny
Jan 17, 2020
Obituary of Frank J. Wratny BATAVIA - Frank J. Wratny, Jr., 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020), at his home under the loving care of his family. Mr. Wratny was born June 26, 1928, in Batavia, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Blascak) Wratny, Sr. Frank served with the Army during both World War...
Frances P. Cirillo
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary of Frances P. Cirillo BATAVIA - Frances P. Cirillo, 95, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2020), at the NYS Veteran's Home in Batavia. Mrs. Cirillo was born December 13, 1924, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise. Frances worked for over 37 years at Alexander Central School, retiring as business manager. She...
Donelda K. Drosky
Jan 10, 2020
Donelda K. Drosky, 79, of Bergen, passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at her home in Bergen. Donelda was born August 21, 1940 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Harriett (Lake) McWilliams. She enjoyed reading, sewing, bowling and canning. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Drosky of Bergen; her children, Shirley Ann (Michael) Smith of Englewood, FL,...
Wayne C. Gantt
Feb 3, 2020
Obituary of Wayne C. Gantt Batavia - Wayne C. Gantt, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Gantt was born June 14, 1934, in Knox County, Ohio, son of the late A. Lloyd and Carrie Day Gantt. A graduate of Centerburg High School in Centerburg, Ohio Wayne served in the United...
James G. Cudney
Feb 3, 2020
Byron - James G. Cudney, age 77, died on Feb. 3, 2020 at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester. He was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Batavia, first son of Glenn W. Cudney and Mildred J. Newcomb. He was predeceased by his parents and his youngest brother, Gerald W. Cudney of Florida. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Barbara A. (Chapman)...
Amy L. Huntzinger
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of Amy L. Huntzinger Batavia - Amy L. Huntzinger (Netter), 62, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Jamie R. Netter and her sister, Kathy Berra. She is survived by her husband John Huntzinger, sons, Steven (Nicole) Huntzinger of Rome, New York and Robert (Melissa) Huntzinger of LeRoy New York; three grandchildren, Abraham...
George J. Capp
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of George J. Capp ROCHESTER - George J. Capp, 86, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, (February 2, 2020), at his home in Rochester. Mr. Capp was born March 22, 1933, in Batavia, a son of the late John and Mary (Lis) Czapeczka. Mr. Capp served his country honorably with the Air Force where he was a mechanic. Following his...
Bruce Wayne "Wink" Evans
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary of Bruce Wayne Evans Niagara Falls - Bruce Wayne Evans, "Wink", 64, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Bruce was born December 2, 1955, in East Chicago, IN, a son of the late Odie and Constance Evans, Jr. Bruce was a veteran serving with the United States Army, a...
Ernest Eugene Thomas
Jan 31, 2020
Bergen – Ernest Eugene Thomas, 76 years of age, of Bergen and Penn Yan passed away on January 31st, surrounded by his family. Ernest was the son of the late Ernest Lewis Thomas and the late Irene Delia Scofield Thomas of Penn Yan, New York. He is survived by his two sisters Virginia Wagner (the late Joseph Wagner) and Beverley...
Leora M. Reinhart
Jan 29, 2020
Obituary of Leora M. Reinhart Pavilion - Leora Zillman Reinhart, born in Batavia on February 9, 1919, longtime resident of Pavilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the age of 100. She was the widow of Paul F. Reinhart, Sr. of Pavilion who passed away on August 27, 1977. They were married in 1941. She is survived by...
David Carlton Lapp
Jan 28, 2020
Obituary of David Carlton Lapp LeRoy - David Carlton Lapp, 58, of LeRoy, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his home. David was born February 28, 1961, in Batavia, a son of Joan (Wood) Lapp of Batavia and the late Carlton Lapp. David enjoyed fishing and bike riding. Surviving along with his mother, Joan, include his children, Stephanie...
James F. Moore, Sr.
Jan 27, 2020
Obituary of James F. Moore, Sr. Oakfield/Byron - James F. Moore, Sr., age 93, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Jim was born December 3, 1926, in Jewel, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Cyrus and Rose Lantz Moore. In 1945, Jim fibbed his age "a little" to proudly serve his country...
Wilda M. Keller
Jan 26, 2020
Obituary of Wilda M. Keller BERGEN/DEBARY, FL - Wilda M. Keller, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in DeBary, FL. She was a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Gill. She is survived by her husband, James Keller of Bergen, her sons, Gary (Debbie) Huffer, Mike (Kim) Huffer, Greg (Jackie) Huffer, George Huffer and Dennis (Becky) Huffer;...
Jonathan R. Hyman
Jan 23, 2020
Obituary of Jonathan R. Hyman OAKFIELD - Jonathan R. Hyman, 47, of Oakfield, passed away Thursday, (January 23, 2020), at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hyman was born November 4, 1972, in Batavia, a son of the late Richard and Debra (Wood) Hyman. Jonathan enjoyed video games and comic books. He is survived by his brother, Shane (Rachel...
Esther M. Toal
Jan 23, 2020
Obituary of Esther M. Toal Batavia - Esther M. Toal, 86, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing At Batavia. Esther was born August 26, 1933, in Mt. Morris, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Jacobus) Zaso. Esther was a cafeteria worker for Batavia City Schools and also worked at...
Martha Ruth Thom
Jan 22, 2020
Obituary of Martha Ruth Thom STAFFORD - Martha Ruth Thom, 39, of Stafford, passed away Wednesday, (January 22, 2020), surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born November 14, 1980, in Brockport, a daughter of David E. and Debra (VanDuser) Thom of Byron. She attended Northgate Free Methodist Church and enjoyed outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, boating, and gardening. ...
Chris Churchill Zastrocky
Jan 20, 2020
Obituary of Chris Churchill Zastrocky Batavia - Chris Churchill Zastrocky, 66, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Chris was born July 17, 1953, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Freida (Hale) Churchill. Chris will be remembered as a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her cat and dog and...
Sath P. Dhanda
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Sath P. Dhanda EAST BETHANY - Sath P. Dhanda, 39, of East Bethany, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, (January 19, 2020). Sath was born April 6, 1980, in Warsaw, a son of Ann M. (Mullen) Dhanda of East Bethany and the late Dr. S. Paul Dhanda. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. Sath greatly enjoyed cooking, trivia,...
Robert D. Ridley
Jan 19, 2020
Obituary of Robert D. Ridley Bergen - Robert D. Ridley, 82, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Robert was born August 6, 1937, in Batavia, a son of the late Dale and Ethel (Scott) Ridley. Robert retired from Kodak in 1991 after 29 years and then began to farm. He was...
Susan B. Serinis
Jan 18, 2020
Susan Borgal Serinis, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Serinis (Michael Moore, Jr.), Heather Serinis, Victoria Collier, and her grandchildren Serenity Fox, Veronica Fox, Matthew Dixon, Micah Collier, Marianna Collier; brother John (Doreen) Borgal; sisters Patricia (Vernon) Kelly and Mary Dix, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased...
Frank J. Wratny
Jan 17, 2020
Obituary of Frank J. Wratny BATAVIA - Frank J. Wratny, Jr., 91, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (January 17, 2020), at his home under the loving care of his family. Mr. Wratny was born June 26, 1928, in Batavia, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Blascak) Wratny, Sr. Frank served with the Army during both World War...
Frances P. Cirillo
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary of Frances P. Cirillo BATAVIA - Frances P. Cirillo, 95, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (January 14, 2020), at the NYS Veteran's Home in Batavia. Mrs. Cirillo was born December 13, 1924, in Alexander, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Avino) Parise. Frances worked for over 37 years at Alexander Central School, retiring as business manager. She...
Donelda K. Drosky
Jan 10, 2020
Donelda K. Drosky, 79, of Bergen, passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at her home in Bergen. Donelda was born August 21, 1940 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Harriett (Lake) McWilliams. She enjoyed reading, sewing, bowling and canning. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Drosky of Bergen; her children, Shirley Ann (Michael) Smith of Englewood, FL,...