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Esther Thom

Jun 15, 2016

Batavia – Miss Esther Thom, of Batavia, a secretary at Monroe Palburn, Inc. in West Seneca prior to her retirement, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Miss Thom was born in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Werner) Thom. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Batavia and a 1934...

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Janet E. Norton

Jun 15, 2016

Janet E. Norton, 65, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday (June 15, 2016) at Rochester General Hospital. She was born September 14, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Harold and Priscilla (Nichols) Norton. Janet loved life, lived it to its fullest and was enjoying her early retirement from the New York State Department of Developmental services, in Newark,...

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Mary Ellen (Lynch) Barnard

Jun 11, 2016

Byron –Mary Ellen (Lynch) Barnard, 88, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Mary was born October 25, 1927 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Judson and Elsie Anderson MacConnell. She was a member of Byron Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Hesperus Chapter #823 and the Byron...

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June L. Eichenberger

Jun 8, 2016

South Byron - June L. Eichenberger, 83, of South Byron, passed away Wednesday, (June 8, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Eichenberger was born January 10, 1933 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Annie (Hunt) Ball. June enjoyed gardening, traveling, and making new friends. She was a person of strong will; and you...

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Lucy Puma

Jun 6, 2016

Oakfield - Lucy Puma, 95, of Oakfield, longtime employee of G.T.E. Sylvania in Batavia, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1920 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Mary LaBue Puma. A lifelong member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Lucy enjoyed knitting, gardening and crocheting. She loved...

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Shelley R. Hale

Jun 6, 2016

Elba - Shelley R. Hale, 66, of Elba, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home in Elba. Mrs. Hale was born May 26, 1950 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Thomas Fisher Sr. and Helen Ray Fisher. Shelley was a longtime employee at the Genesee County Daycare Center and ABC Daycare. She enjoyed gardening, reading and...

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Brian Paul Baumgarte

Jun 5, 2016

Brian Paul Baumgarte, 39, of Batavia, died Sunday (June 5, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Brian was born November 12, 1976 in Poughkeepsie, a son of Dennis and Beverly (Kendall) Baumgarte of Batavia. Brian enjoyed karaoke, gaming on his computer and spending time with his niece, Isabelle. He was a school bus driver for Student Transport...

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Warren Joseph Hunt, Sr.

Jun 3, 2016

Bergen - Warren Joseph Hunt, Sr., 76, of Bergen, a cement truck driver for 35 years at Manitou Construction in Rochester, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at his home, in Bergen. Mr. Hunt was born October 11, 1939 in Churchville, a son of the late George and Caroline (Pimm) Hunt. He was a lifetime farmer and member of Teamsters Local...

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Charles E. Reno

May 31, 2016

Basom - Charles E. Reno, 32, of Basom, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, (May 31, 2016) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, in Amherst due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Reno was born December 19, 1983 in Ogdensburg, a son of Ronnie and Martha (Newberry) Reno of Albion. Chuck was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Albion....

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Susan L. Cayea

May 29, 2016

Mrs. Susan Lorraine Cayea, daughter of the late Thomas Galliford and Ruth Brown Galliford was born April 27, 1946 in Bergen, New York. She attended the public schools of Byron-Bergen and was a graduate of Byron-Bergen High School. She married Gaylord Cayea on June 7, 1965. They were blessed with two loving sons, Lance (Amy) and Todd (Debra). Gay and...

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Maria Kowalczyk

May 27, 2016

Bergen - Maria Kowalczyk, 100, of Bergen, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at her home, in Bergen. Mrs. Kowalczyk was born December 8, 1915 in Poland, the daughter of the late Alojzy and Alberta Filipowicz. She was the oldest member of St. Brigid's Church and enjoyed flower gardening. Her husband, Boleslaw William Kowalczyk, died on February 9, 2008. Survivors include...

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Francis J. "Fran" Davis

May 26, 2016

East Bethany – Mr. Francis "Fran" J. Davis, 63, of East Bethany, longtime mechanic at Dan's Auto & Tire in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Davis was born March 23, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Edward Davis, Sr. and Mary Catherine Tibbs Davis. A member of Mary Immaculate Parish...

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James F. Horgan, Jr.

May 23, 2016

Batavia - James F. Horgan, Jr., 58, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Horgan was born November 5, 1957 in Batavia, the son of the late James F. Horgan, Sr. and Helen Green Horgan. A 1975 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Jim graduated from Empire College with a Bachelor of...

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Lee F. Toal

May 19, 2016

Avon - Lee F. Toal, 69, of Avon, passed away Thursday, (May 19, 2016) at Teresa House, in Geneseo, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Toal was born March 8, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Francis and Martha (Scott) Toal. Lee was a gifted mechanic and carpenter. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Most...

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Richard F. Brenkus

May 19, 2016

Batavia - Richard Brenkus, 86, of Batavia, a foreman at Niagara Mohawk Power Co. in Batavia for 28 years, died on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center, LLC, in Batavia. Mr. Brenkus was born April 22, 1930 in Batavia, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Balicki) Brenkus. He was a 1948 graduate of Batavia High...

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Nancy D. Vallese

May 18, 2016

Batavia - Nancy D. Vallese, 80, of Batavia, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Martin Linsin House, in Albion. Mrs. Vallese was born March 30, 1936 in Wyoming, NY, a daughter of the late Forest and Ruth (Carlson) Dring. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and graduated from Wyoming High School. She was an avid bowler and member...

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Mary Frances Pietrzykowski

May 9, 2016

East Bethany - Mary Frances Pietrzykowski, 85, of East Bethany, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Wyoming County Community Hospital, in Warsaw. Mrs. Pietrzykowski was born January 19, 1931 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James and Mary Jane Sullivan Tibbs. A member of Mary Immaculate Parish, she was a member of the altar and rosary society...

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J. Brendan Finucane

May 8, 2016

Rochester/Byron- Sunday, May 8th, 2016 at age 72. A longtime resident of Rochester, Brendan was a retiree from the City of Rochester. He took pride in his large collection of Triumph motorcycles and was a proud owner of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Survived by his wife Caroline A. Schultz Finucane; two sons, Kevin D. Finucane & Shawn P. Finucane; grandson,...

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William J. Boland, Jr.

May 7, 2016

Oakfield - William J. Boland, Jr., 81, of Oakfield, a music teacher at Oakfield - Alabama School, for 33 years prior to his retirement in 1992, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Boland was born May 22, 1934 in Rochester, a son of the late William J. (Sr.) and Gladys (Monk) Boland. He...

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Roger K. Rada

May 6, 2016

Batavia – Mr. Roger K. Rada, 62, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Rada was born March 1, 1954 in Batavia, a son of Isabelle Tretter Rada of Batavia and the late Raymond Rada. A 1973 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia, he was a member of Resurrection...

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