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Florence W. Bruno

Sep 12, 2016

Oakfield - Florence W. Bruno, 94, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, (September 12, 2016) at the New York State Veterans Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Bruno was born January 5, 1922 in Williamson, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Edmonds) Wilbor. Florence was a member of the former Presbyterian Church in Oakfield. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting,...

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Robert T. Whitehair

Sep 11, 2016

Bergen- Sunday, September 11th at age 77. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy C. (Feely) Whitehair of Bergen; father of Paula Mallory of Connecticut, Barbara (George) Kiefer of Lyndonville & Doug (Tracey) Whitehair of Hamlin. Also surviving are his twin brother, Bill Whitehair of Gates and sister, Donna Whitehair of Rochester, nine grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins....

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Daniel A. Crawford

Sep 11, 2016

Daniel A. Crawford, 66, of Byron, passed away on Sunday (September 11, 2016) at home in Byron with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born December 24, 1949 in Albion, a son of the late Sonny and Cathy (McBride) Seiler. A car enthusiast, Daniel loved his family, grandchildren, fishing and camping. He was an auto detailer at Duryea...

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Walter E. Stroh

Sep 7, 2016

Rochester - Walter E. Stroh, 63, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at The Shorewinds, in Rochester. Mr. Stroh was born June 15, 1953 in Batavia, the son of the late Everett and Jane Wolan Stroh. Walter loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, trapping and was an avid fisherman. He studied packaging science at...

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Max W. Mason,, Jr.

Sep 7, 2016

Batavia - How do we paint a picture of a life of 99 years and 16 days? Here is a quick sketch. Max Wilson Mason, Jr. was born in Batavia in 1917 into a family talented in arts and business acumen. His grandfather F.E. Mason started a small company which designed and manufactured foil labels. Max's uncle, Roy M. Mason...

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Martin J. Murray

Sep 1, 2016

Bergen - Martin J. Murray, 86, of Bergen, a retiree of Eastman Kodak passed away Thursday, (September 1, 2016) at the Batavia VA Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Murray was born December 6, 1929 in Hamlin, a son of the late Martin F. and Helen (Tobin) Murray. Martin served his country honorably with the Army during the Korean War. He...

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Patricia P. Lown

Aug 31, 2016

Patricia Ann Lown died on 31 August 2016 in Batavia NY. She is survived by her many friends in Batavia and Genesee County, and by her daughter Carolyn. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Harry K. Lown and by her son Michael. Patty was born on 28 October 1925 in Marietta, Ohio to Nell Griffin Pape and Clinton Pape. The...

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Tracey Y. Dwyer

Aug 27, 2016

Batavia - Tracey Y. Dwyer, 42, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Tracey was born August 29, 1973 in Warsaw, a daughter of Douglas Jellison of Attcia and Karen Monteleone Jellison of Attica. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Batavia and taught for many years at Rainbow Preschool in Batavia....

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James L Beach

Aug 26, 2016

Batavia - James L. Beach, 74, of Batavia, a mechanic at George Smith Motors, prior to his retirement, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mr. Beach was born May 14, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Laverne J. and Ethel M. (Atkinson) Beach. Mr. Beach was a long time member...

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R. Stephen Hawley

Aug 25, 2016

R. Stephen Hawley, 94, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Batavia, passed away on Thursday (August 25, 2016) at the Silver Springs Adult Living Facility in Green Valley, Arizona. The Honorable R. Stephen Hawley, son of Warren Waldo Hawley Jr. and Emma Charlotte Morris was born in Batavia on December 16, 1921. He graduated from Batavia Public Schools and...

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Adrian "Art" Westdorp

Aug 23, 2016

Adrian“Art”Westdorp, 87, was born May 7, 1929. Better Every Day is what Art always said, that was his way of telling himself to stay healthy, it was also his way of telling us he was one day closer to where he so desired to be, in the presence of the Lord, which happened to Art on August 23, 2016, with...

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Celia C. Ratulowski

Aug 23, 2016

Celia C. Ratulowski, 97, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday (August 23, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. Celia was born November 11, 1918 in Forks, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Gladys (Sulinski) Slominski. A member of Resurrection Parish, Celia enjoyed bingo, cooking, word searches and bicycling. She will be remembered for baking her...

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Audrey L. Plouse

Aug 22, 2016

Oakfield - Audrey L. Plouse, 90, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Batavia Health Care Center, LLC. Mrs. Plouse was born April 29, 1926 in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Elwood and Irene Anderson Caylor. Mrs. Plouse traveled extensively, loved reading and spending time with her dog Trouble. She spent much time socializing...

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Brian C. Morasco

Aug 17, 2016

Batavia - Brian C. Morasco, 57, of Batavia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. Brian was currently fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Morasco was born June 2, 1959 in Batavia, a son of the late Michael and Margaret Ann McCann Morasco. An avid fisherman, Brian took great pride in his lawn...

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Howard A. Janas

Aug 16, 2016

Bergen - Howard A. Janas, 91, of Bergen, passed away Tuesday, (August 16, 2016) at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia, following a brief illness. Mr. Janas was born June 20, 1925 in Garfield, NJ, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Wutsch) Janas. Howard served his country honorably during World War II with the Marine Corps. He...

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Merle G. Quinn

Aug 12, 2016

Batavia - Merle G. Quinn, 78, of Batavia, a Surgical Technician at Wyoming County Community Hospital, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Quinn was born February 4, 1938 in Batavia, a son of the late Thomas and Ninabel (Merle) Quinn. He served with the Air Force, Marine Corps and the Navy from 1956...

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Eric Fairbanks

Aug 5, 2016

Eric Fairbanks Batavia - Eric Fairbanks, 37, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. Eric was born July 5, 1979 in Batavia, a son of Lester Fairbanks of Batavia and Judy Schoenthal Sanders of Batavia. An avid fan of the New York Yankees, he loved spending time with his family; especially his nieces...

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John David Sisson, Sr.

Aug 4, 2016

Oakfield - John David Sisson, Sr., 66, of Oakfield, a welder and employee for 41 years at Dresser Rand in Olean, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his home, in Oakfield. Mr. Sisson was born May 26, 1950 in Weston, WV, a son of the late George Edward and Bernadine (Hull) Sisson. He served his country in Vietnam with the...

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Joseph Robert Corona

Jul 30, 2016

Darien Center - Joseph Robert Corona, 71, passed away at the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY on Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was born in Batavia on August 16, 1944, to Joseph and Lucy (DiSalvo) Corona. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Joan McDonald; three children, Joseph Corona (Spouse) of...

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Louise E. Cockram

Jul 30, 2016

Kent/Batavia- Louise E. Cockram, 106, of Kent, a longtime Batavia resident and clerk at F.W. Woolworth Store in Rochester, died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Orchard Manor Residential Health Care Facility, in Medina. Mrs. Cockram was born August 28, 1909 in West Bergen, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Lena (Dilcher) Redinger. She had attended the City Church...

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