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Dorothy Peet

Feb 6, 2017

Dorothy Peet, 89, of Batavia, passed away on Monday (February 6, 2017) at her home while under the care of her family and Homecare & Hospice. She was born June 14, 1927 in Caledonia, a daughter of the late James and Ruth Tennent. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, flowers and crafts. Survivors include her three sons, Robert (Leslie) Peet of Florida, Douglas...

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Henry F. Burbules

Feb 6, 2017

He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is the brother of the late Charles Burbules, Jr., Mary Zigrossi and Helen Kumpf.

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Douglas A. Hough

Feb 4, 2017

East Bethany - Douglas A. Hough, 70, of East Bethany, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mr. Hough was born June 5, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Elmer Hough and Gladys Wright Hough. A member of Batavia Assembly of God Church, Mr. Hough was active with the church group, Forever...

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Ruth M. Beyer

Feb 4, 2017

Bergen - Ruth M. Beyer, 92, of Bergen, passed away Saturday, (February 4, 2017) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mrs. Beyer was born June 17, 1924 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Jerome and Mary (VanHake) VerWeire. She has been a member of St. Brigid's Church since 1946 and was a member of the Sackett Merrill White Post...

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Douglas E. Elliott

Feb 1, 2017

Batavia -Douglas E. Elliott, 71 of Batavia, 22 year employee at McPherson Orchard in LeRoy, passed away on February 1, 2017 at Batavia Healthcare. Mr. Elliott was born May 13, 1945 in LeRoy, a son of the late Clifford (Alice Green) Elliott. He will be remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather. He was predeceased by four...

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Nora M. Steele

Jan 29, 2017

Oakfield – Mrs. Nora M. Steele, 89, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1927 in Syracuse, Missouri, the daughter of the late Maynard Carson and Philia Hatfield Steele. Survivors include four children, Donald (Susan) Schmigel of Corfu, Terrence Schmigel of Texas, William (Eileen) Schmigel of Missouri and...

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Joan V. Snyder

Jan 29, 2017

Batavia /Alabama - Joan V. Snyder, 84, of Batavia (formerly of Alabama), passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia. Joan was born October 12, 1932 in Alabama, NY, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mildred (Kreckman) Bradt. She attended the Alabama Country School and graduated in 1950 from Oakfield-Alabama High School....

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William J. Zirbes

Jan 28, 2017

Rochester - William J. Zirbes, 73, of Rochester, longtime resident of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Zirbes was born June 18, 1943 in Buffalo, the son of the late Walter Benjamin and Ann Paulson Zirbes. A United States Navy veteran, Mr. Zirbes was a member of the American Legion, Merrill-Sackett-White Post #575...

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Robert Gordon Demarest

Jan 28, 2017

Robert Gordon Demarest, 85, of Batavia, died Saturday (January 28, 2017) at his home in Batavia. Robert was born September 1, 1931, the son of the late Thelma Greenbaum. A member of the First Baptist Church of Batavia, Robert loved to be outside, especially to garden. He enjoyed tinkering around with different items. Robert snow plowed for the Town of...

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Bonita L. "Bonnie" Hall

Jan 26, 2017

Batavia – Miss Bonita L. "Bonnie" Hall, age 60, of Batavia, entered into rest at the Genesee County Nursing Home, where she had been a longtime resident. Bonnie was born July 30, 1956 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Tillinghast Hall. She is survived by her siblings, Larry (late Nancy) Hall of Batavia and Betty (Bill)...

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Elinor H. Krafchak

Jan 25, 2017

KRAFCHAK – Elinor H. Age 90, January 24, 2017, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, NY, beloved wife of 67 years to the late Andrew S. Krafchak; mother of Rev. Barbara K. (Rev. John L.) Tipton, David A. (Karen Battaglia), Todd M. and Nancy L.; grandmother of John A. Tipton; sister of the...

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David C. Fee

Jan 24, 2017

Batavia - David C. Fee, 59, of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fee was born October 26, 1957 in Batavia, a son of Patricia Scott Fee of Batavia and the late John H. Fee. A member of Resurrection Parish, David was a loyal fan of the...

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Katherine B. Ballanti

Jan 24, 2017

Katherine M. Ballanti, 53, of Le Roy Manor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 24, 2017. She succumbed to lung cancer at 7:20 A.M. in Strong Memorial Hospital. Thank you to everyone that respectfully attended to her needs. Kathy was born in Manhattan, NY in 1963 to her proud parents, Leota Hnatkiw Ballanti and Dominic Ballanti. Kathy was predeceased by...

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Richard S. "Dick" Penepent

Jan 20, 2017

Byron – Richard S. "Dick" Penepent, 90, of Byron, passed away Friday, (January 20, 2017) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mr. Penepent was born January 15, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Panepinto) Penepent. He is the husband of Althea (Schramm) Penepent of Byron. The two were married on November 21,...

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Betty (Krueger) Lander

Jan 19, 2017

Betty (Krueger) Lander, 89, of Batavia, died Thursday (January 19, 2017) at the United Memorial Medical Center. Betty was born July 2, 1927 in Elba, a daughter of the late John and Huldah (Bratt) Krueger. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia and its 20-30 Club. Betty was a fan of country music, a microfilm technician...

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Wannetah H. Pitz

Jan 18, 2017

Type Obit Here Wannetah H. Pitz (88) died peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home surrounded by her children and the caring staff of LVG. She was born November 22, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Foster Eugene Hall and Gladys Correen Pressler Hall. Wannetah's life was marked by her artistic talent, hospitality, love...

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Anne M. Garlock

Jan 14, 2017

Batavia - Anne M. Garlock, 78, of Batavia, former owner of Anne Garlock Office Products in Geneseo, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Unity Living Center, in Rochester. Mrs. Garlock was born August 27, 1938 in Warwick, RI, a daughter of the late Waldo and Katherine (Talty) Nichols. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Batavia. She was...

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Ruby Mae Frisby

Jan 13, 2017

She was the mother of the late Sharon Frisby, Ricky Frisby, and Vance Frisby and sister of the late Ray Hasselbeck and Isabell Conrad. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

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Thomas J. Roach

Jan 12, 2017

Thomas J. Roach, 71, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday (January 12, 2017) at the United Memorial Medical Center. Tom was born November 19, 1945 in Batavia, a son of the late John T. and Bernice L. (Decker) Roach. Tom enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his lifelong career in the car business with John T. Roach Inc., Jim...

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Daniel S. Grastorf

Jan 11, 2017

Churchville - Daniel S. Grastorf, 46, of Churchville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, (January 11, 2017) in Henrietta. Mr. Grastorf was born November 15, 1970 in Batavia, the son of Gary G. and Cheryl (Ellison) Grastorf of Churchville. Daniel was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish and worshiped at St. Peter's Church in LeRoy. An avid golfer, he...

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