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John F. Murray

Nov 5, 2017

John F. Murray, Jr., 69, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday (November 5, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. John was born December 1, 1947 in Brockport, a son of the late John F. and Marry (Morrow) Murray, Sr. John was a kind, compassionate, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He served his country honorably in the...

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Linda C. Dibble

Nov 5, 2017

Batavia - Linda C. Dibble, 71, of Batavia, an employee of P.W. Minor Shoe Factory, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Dibble was born September 13, 1946 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Frieda (Gramp) Hummel. She was a 1965 graduate of Alexander High School and she enjoyed baking and was an...

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Phyllis M. Poole

Nov 4, 2017

Rochester - Phyllis M. Poole, 93, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, a line worker at the former GTE Sylvania in Batavia, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Kirkhaven Transitional Care, in Rochester. Mrs. Poole was born March 12, 1924 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Clark) Kendall. She was an 81 year member of...

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Mary "Dietze" Rowcliffe

Nov 3, 2017

Elba - Mary Rowcliffe, age 52, of Elba, passed away on Friday afternoon peacefully at home with her beloved dogs by her side after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was born September 30, 1965 in Batavia, to the late James Tibbs and Elaine Winters Tibbs of Batavia. Mary, “Dietze”, will be remembered for her passion of helping...

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Edward T. Letts

Nov 1, 2017

Batavia - Edward T. Letts, Jr., 47, of Batavia, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester. Mr. Letts was born October 27, 1970 in Rochester, the son of the late Kenneth and Kathy J. (Bresslin) Johnson. Survivors include 2 sisters, Amber (Josh) Hutchings of Batavia and Trisha Letts of Florida. Private services will be held at the...

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Audrey E. Aradine

Oct 28, 2017

Rochester - Audrey E. Aradine, age 82, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Unity Hospital of Rochester. Mrs. Aradine was born December 28, 1934 in Batavia, a daughter of the late David H. Grice, Sr. and Alice Stanton Grice. An inspector at Owens Illinois, Inc., in Brockport, one of her greatest joys in life was her...

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Glen C. Kruger

Oct 26, 2017

Batavia - Glen C. Kruger, 57, of Batavia, passed away suddenly Thursday, (October 26, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mr. Kruger was born August 13, 1960 in Batavia, a son of Carl Kruger, Sr. of Batavia and the late Beatrice (Bateman) Kruger. Glen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Circus Model Builders, and a lifetime...

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John Paul Kuszlyk, I

Oct 24, 2017

Batavia - John Paul Kuszlyk, I, age 69, proprietor of Kuszlyk Milk Haulers in Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born February 21, 1948 in Rochester, the son of the late John H. Kuszlyk and Catherine H. Kyrk Kuszlyk. John started driving milk truck for his father when he turned 18 years...

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Ercel Lucy Scarborough

Oct 22, 2017

Ercel Lucy Scarborough, 91, of Basom, went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Sunday (October 22, 2017) at the Buffalo General Medical Center. Ercel was born August 30, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Harvey and Viola (Woolfe) Phelps. Ercel will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, who loved playing with her grandchildren. She...

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Linda L. Cianfrini

Oct 17, 2017

West Seneca - Linda L. Cianfrini, 67, of West Seneca, formerly of Basom and Las Vegas, passed away on October 17, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Mrs. Cianfrini was born February 10, 1950 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Frank and Thelma Edwards. Linda was a bus driver for the Las Vegas School System and was a longtime...

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Lisa Joy Smith

Oct 12, 2017

West Seneca - Lisa Joy Smith, age 56, of West Seneca, went home to heaven on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Lisa was born January 17, 1961 in Warren, Arkansas, a daughter of Carolyn H. Underhill Smith of Batavia and the late Jay D. Smith. While we are deeply saddened at her passing we hold tight to the knowledge that she...

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Lucille C. Rich

Oct 8, 2017

Lucille C. Rich, 82, of Elba, passed away on Sunday (October 8, 2017) at the United Memorial Medical Center. Lucille was born August 13, 1935 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Applegate) Fite. A member of the Elba Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed bowling, bingo and playing golf and was a clerk at Metlife in Batavia....

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Shirley M. Chimino

Oct 8, 2017

Batavia - Shirley M. Chimino, 89, of Batavia, formerly of Batavia and Bergen, an inspector at Comstock Michigan Foods, Bergen, NY died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mrs. Chimino was born October 7, 1928 in North Tonawanda, NY, a daughter of the late Martin and Willhelmina (Lueders) Gallagher. She was a member of...

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Chelsie Jo-Marie Simonds

Oct 7, 2017

Chelsie Jo-Marie Simonds, 25, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (October 7, 2017) at her home in Batavia. Chelsie was born May 24, 1992 in Warsaw, the daughter of Jane Hulbert Simonds of Batavia and Emmett Greene Sr. of Buffalo. Chelsie loved spending time with her son Hunter and to sing and dance. She is a CNA who truly...

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Elaine R. Pratt

Oct 2, 2017

Rochester - Elaine R. Pratt, 71, of Rochester, died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester. Elaine was born November 1, 1945 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Hyacinth "Heidi" (Wallman) Boyle. She was a house parent at the New York State School For...

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Jesse A. Lewis, Jr.

Sep 29, 2017

Stafford – Jesse A. Lewis, Jr., 95, a Letter Carrier with the US Postal Service in Niagara Falls prior to his retirement in 1980, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home in Stafford, NY. Mr. Lewis was born November 9, 1921 in Niagara Falls, the son of the late Jesse A. (Sr.) and Margaret (West) Lewis. He served in...

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Nancy J. Casper

Sep 29, 2017

Batavia - Nancy J. Casper, 96, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Casper was born March 21, 1921 in Alabama, New York a daughter of the late Charles and Zella Ostrander Carroll. Her husband, Harold Casper, passed away on December 23, 1982. She is survived by her children, Beverly...

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Harlo C. Towner

Sep 27, 2017

Batavia - Harlo C. Towner, 81, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center, LLC. Mr. Towner was born May 7, 1936 in Wayland, a son of the late Dewey Towner and Eva Weber Towner. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette A. Moss Towner, whom he married May 6, 1960; two daughters,...

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Theodore C. "Ted" Ianni

Sep 24, 2017

Theodore C. "Ted" Ianni, 69, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday (September 24, 2017) at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Ted was born December 22, 1947 in New Haven, CT, the son of Mario Ianni of Lockport and the late Maria (Perozzi) Ianni. Ted was a free spirit, who always followed his dreams. He enjoyed his life and spending time...

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William P. Dougherty

Sep 24, 2017

William P. “Bill” Dougherty, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with his family at his side. He is a US Army veteran, served as a JCI Senator and member of JC's in Batavia. He was a member of the Notre Dame Sports Boosters, Society American Baseball Research; Board of Directors of the Genesee County Baseball Club and life member...

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