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Joan M. Pfeifer

Mar 11, 2016

Batavia - Joan M. Fifer, 88, of Batavia, a Physical Education Teacher at Batavia Middle School for 36 years prior to her retirement in 1984, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Miss Pfeifer was born June 18, 1927 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Walpole) Pfeifer. She graduated from Batavia High...

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Krista Anne Douglas

Mar 9, 2016

Elba, NY - Krista Anne Douglas, 37, died peacefully after a lifetime of health struggles March 9th 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Robert S. Douglas & Lorraine Peterson Douglas Damon. Long time resident of Newark's DDSO, Cobblestone 101, more recently The Highlands at Brighton. No matter her burdens always expressing joy, sharing smiles and her contagious laughter. Loving rides,...

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Lola Bishop

Mar 9, 2016

Palm Bay, Florida - Lola Bishop, 98, of Palm Bay, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Bethesda Nursing Home, in Palm Bay. Mrs. Bishop was born April 14, 1917 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Glen and Alma Lambert Cooley. Her husband, Addison A. Bishop, passed away on April 7, 1997. She is survived...

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Jean Hart Sovocool

Mar 8, 2016

Batavia - Jean Hart Sovocool, 95, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Sovocool was born October 28, 1920 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Thurman Hart, Jr. and Dorothy Dyer Hart. A dedicated and faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church, she served as a worship and ministry...

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Barbara V. Neal

Mar 8, 2016

Batavia - Barbara V. Neal, 74, of Batavia, New York joined her husband Gary and our Lord Jesus Christ on March 8, 2016. Barbara was born February 14, 1942 to Herbert & Edna Krieger (Morris), along with her twin Brother Bruce whom she often joked with about who was born first (Barbara was born second). Barbara was a devoted wife...

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Mary Marjorie Amthor

Mar 7, 2016

Mary Marjorie Amthor, 83, of Wyoming, died Monday (March 7, 2016) at the Wyoming County Community Health System Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Mary was born September 7, 1932 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marian (Whitcher) Dobson. Mary loved to read and travel. She will be remembered for having a sweet tooth, especially when it came to...

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Doris Livingston Maha

Mar 5, 2016

Batavia - Doris Livingston Maha, age 80, of Batavia, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from natural causes. She was born July 1, 1935 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late William A. and Violet Barker Livingston. Surviving are nieces, nephews, along with many dear friends, especially Louise Lee and Kate Martin. Doris was very active...

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Denise A. Dugan

Mar 3, 2016

Bergen – Denise A. Dugan, 62, of Bergen, passed away suddenly Thursday, (March 3, 2016) at her home, in Bergen. Mrs. Dugan was born October 22, 1953 in Rochester, a daughter of Bernice (Ceresoli) Viavattine of Gates and the late Joseph Viavattine. Denise was a postal clerk for many years at the Churchville Post Office. She enjoyed reading, gaming, hosting...

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Rose J. Smith

Feb 23, 2016

Batavia - Rose J. Smith, 91, of Batavia, a secretary at the Genesee County Department of Social Services, prior to her retirement, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center. Mrs. Smith was born July 6, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bruno and Mary (Oldkowska) Sulimowicz. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church. She...

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Teddy Louges Behl

Feb 19, 2016

Batavia - Teddy Louges Behl, 32, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (February 19, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester following a lengthy illness. Mr. Behl was born June 25, 1983 in Gallino, LA, the son of Fredrick Behl of Batavia and the late Deannia (Borne) Behl. Teddy occasionally attended both City Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church both in...

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Dawn Christine Pehrson

Feb 19, 2016

Midwest City, OK- Dawn Christine Pehrson, 51, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, a certified nurse’s aide at Reliance Living Center in Oklahoma City, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Alliance Health Midwest in Midwest. Ok. Mrs. Pehrson was born January 29, 1965 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of Ronald Dawson of AZ and Ruth (Weist) Dawson of Shortsville, NY. She graduated...

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Genevieve M. Mudrzynski

Feb 16, 2016

Elba - Genevieve M. Mudrzynski, 90, of Elba, passed away Tuesday, (February 16, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Mudrzynski was born January 10, 1926 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Orin and Mabel (Kingdom) Dutton. A member of Elba United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Elba Historical Society, Elba Grange and...

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Arlene R. Ivison

Feb 13, 2016

Byron - Arlene R. Ivison, 88, of Byron, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Ivison was born August 21, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Merrill and Irma (Cofran) Rudd. Mrs. Ivison was a member of the South Byron Methodist Church and its former Esther Circle. She graduated from South Byron...

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Danette P. Czudak

Feb 11, 2016

Caledonia - Danette P. Czudak, 54, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, (February 11, 2016) at Highland Hospital, in Rochester. Ms. Czudak was born October 30, 1961 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of Daniel Graham of Warsaw, and the late Jane (Hutzulak) Graham. Danette will be remembered as a great mother who truly enjoyed caring for her children. She loved her...

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Mea Marie Mack

Feb 10, 2016

Mea Marie Mack, three month old daughter of Frank W. Mack, III and Breea Carlson Mack of Elba, passed away on Wednesday (February 10, 2016) at her home under the care of her loving family and Buffalo Hospice. Mea was born November 1, 2015 in Batavia. Surviving along with her parents are her brothers, Tyler and Caleb Mack at home;...

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James Delano German

Feb 10, 2016

Athens, Tenn. - James Delano German, 72, of Athens, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, (February 10, 2016) at his home, in Athens. Mr. German was born in Batavia, a son of the late James R. and Helen D. (Delano) German. James was a past member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Mr. German attended Rochester Institute of Technology...

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Josephine M. Geib

Feb 8, 2016

Josephine M. Geib, 92, of Batavia, died Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Josephine was born January 12, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Vincenza (DelPlato) Anastasio. A member of Ascension Parish, she was a chef at the former Cristina's and Steakhouse Restaurant's in Batavia. Josephine loved life, her family,...

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George Haroian

Feb 8, 2016

George Haroian, 91, of Byron, went to be with the Lord on Monday (February 8, 2016) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. George was born December 18, 1924 in Wankigan, Illinois, a son of the late Peter and Catherine Haroian. A veteran with the United States Army, George served from 1943 to 1946, including the Asia Pacific Theatre....

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Mary D. Davis

Feb 4, 2016

Batavia - Mary D. Davis, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Davis was born May 17, 1930 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred Alwardt Stellato. Mrs. Davis retired from the housekeeping department of the New York State School for the Blind. She, along with her...

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Russell R. Stent

Feb 4, 2016

Batavia - Russell R. Stent, 74, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, (February 4, 2016) at Unity Living Center at St. Mary's, in Rochester. Mr. Stent was born March 16, 1941 in Batavia, a son of the late Stanley and Martha (Herrick) Stent. Russell will be remembered as an extremely hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to...

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