Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Florence E. Fryer
May 6, 2016
Florence E. Fryer, 95, of Batavia, died Friday (May 6, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. Florence was born October 25, 1920 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Marshall) Lee. Florence was a member of Resurrection Parish, a soda fountain worker at the 5 and 10 Store in Batavia and enjoyed crocheting. She...
Eugene B. Zambarda
May 4, 2016
January 19, 1921 – May 4, 2016 Eugene B. Zambarda, Sr., 95, World War II Army veteran, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016 in the Veterans Medical Center, Buffalo, New York. Most recently he was a resident of Bristol Village, Clarence Center, New York and former 35- year resident of Bergen, New York. He was born in Calavino, Italy...
Thomas W. Ellingham
May 2, 2016
Thomas W. Ellingham Lockport - Thomas W. Ellingham, 62, of Lockport, formerly of Batavia, passed away suddenly Monday, (May 2, 2016) at Eastern Niagara Hospital, in Lockport. Mr. Ellingham was born November 13, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late William and Frances (Gilliatt) Ellingham. Tom was an avid football fan, especially the Buffalo Bills and was a former...
Josephine L. Mosco
Apr 30, 2016
Oakfield - Josephine L. Mosco, 90, of Oakfield, longtime member of St. Cecilia's Church in Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Mosco was born December 23, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ercole and Jennie Taddei Cassiano. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Frank J. Mosco;...
Roger Walter Saile
Apr 30, 2016
Roger Walter Saile, 90, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, (April 30, 2016) at his home, in Batavia. Mr. Saile was born January 18, 1926 in Batavia, a son of the late Walter and Mildred (Barber) Saile. Roger was a private man who loved antique and classic cars, airplanes, and airshows. He was the husband of the late L. Ruth (Ellison)...
Irene M. Duckworth
Apr 24, 2016
Batavia - Irene M. Duckworth, 82, of Batavia, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Irene was born January 16, 1934 in North Java, a daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ethel P. (Whitcomb) Duckworth. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Batavia. Survivors include 2 sons, Douglas (Pat Heaman) Meyers and...
F. Richard "Dick" Grimes
Apr 19, 2016
Batavia - Mr. F. Richard Grimes, 89 of Batavia passed away on April 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Grimes was born October 11, 1926 in Batavia, the only child of the late Francis A. and Dorothy (Merrill) Grimes. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou (Reigle) whom he married on May 12,...
Brenda P. Sumeriski
Apr 10, 2016
Batavia - Brenda P. Sumeriski, 61, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Nephew Sumeriski. An active member of City Church, Brenda loved being around her children and grandchildren. She was a fan of the Buffalo...
Jane Bartz
Apr 6, 2016
Jane Brotherton Bartz, 87, of Batavia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday (April 6, 2016) in Batavia, NY. Born in Warsaw, NY, a daughter of the late James and Nellie Jane (Chamberlain) Brotherton, she and her siblings grew up on their parents' dairy farm in Warsaw. On August 21, 1948, she married Henry L. Bartz at the...
Stephen D. Urban
Mar 31, 2016
Stephen D. Urban, 39, of Batavia, died unexpectedly on Thursday (March 31, 2016). He was born March 21, 1977 in Laredo, TX, a son of the late Faustino and Felicita (Cruz) Martinez. Stephen enjoyed fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Miah Urban of Batavia; one son, Noah Garcia of Batavia; three brothers, LeRoy (fiancée Gloria) Ortega of Texas, Victor (Jo Lena)...
Robert R. Adam, Iii
Mar 30, 2016
Batavia - Robert R. Adam, III, 72, of Batavia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Adam was born July 23, 1943 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert R. Adam, II and Betty Daniels Adam. He taught himself to play the electric guitar and loved listening to country...
Dorothy M. Nesbitt
Mar 28, 2016
Dorothy M. Nesbitt, 89, of North Chili and formerly of Batavia, died Monday (March 28, 2016) at the Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. Dorothy was born November 29, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Heintz) Nesbitt. Dorothy will be remembered for always having a smile and willing to help others. She attended church service...
Bertha J. Gage
Mar 27, 2016
Batavia - Bertha J. Gage, 92, of Batavia, passed away Easter Sunday, (March 27, 2016) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Gage was born July 1, 1923 in Elba, NY, the daughter of the late John and Flossie (Harvey) Bartz. Mrs. Gage was a past member of Stone Presbyterian Church as well as a past member of Batavia...
Ruth A. Dawson
Mar 23, 2016
Shortsville - Ruth A. Dawson, 74, of Shortsville, an employee at Wal-Mart in Canandaigua, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Dawson was born January 7, 1942 in Herndon, PA, a daughter of the late Elwood and Helen (Kahler) Wiest. She served in the US Navy and retired from the VA Medical Centers in Batavia...
Pauline R. Covert
Mar 22, 2016
Basom - Pauline R. Covert, 103, of Basom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (March 22, 2016) at Medina Memorial Hospital, in Medina. Mrs. Covert was born December 20, 1912 in Shelby Center, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Cora Bell (Parsons) Johnston. Predeceased in death by her sisters Bernice Hewitt and Hildred Ehrens. Pauline’s beloved husband, Orson Covert passed...
Ruth Hickox Hopkins
Mar 21, 2016
Lancaster - Ruth Hickox Hopkins, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Lancaster. Mrs. Hopkins was born June 8, 1919 in Alexander, a daughter of the late John C. and Maisie Garrett Hickox. A graduate of Alexander High School, Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Florence E. Fryer
May 6, 2016
Florence E. Fryer, 95, of Batavia, died Friday (May 6, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. Florence was born October 25, 1920 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Marshall) Lee. Florence was a member of Resurrection Parish, a soda fountain worker at the 5 and 10 Store in Batavia and enjoyed crocheting. She...
Eugene B. Zambarda
May 4, 2016
January 19, 1921 – May 4, 2016 Eugene B. Zambarda, Sr., 95, World War II Army veteran, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016 in the Veterans Medical Center, Buffalo, New York. Most recently he was a resident of Bristol Village, Clarence Center, New York and former 35- year resident of Bergen, New York. He was born in Calavino, Italy...
Thomas W. Ellingham
May 2, 2016
Thomas W. Ellingham Lockport - Thomas W. Ellingham, 62, of Lockport, formerly of Batavia, passed away suddenly Monday, (May 2, 2016) at Eastern Niagara Hospital, in Lockport. Mr. Ellingham was born November 13, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late William and Frances (Gilliatt) Ellingham. Tom was an avid football fan, especially the Buffalo Bills and was a former...
Josephine L. Mosco
Apr 30, 2016
Oakfield - Josephine L. Mosco, 90, of Oakfield, longtime member of St. Cecilia's Church in Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. Mrs. Mosco was born December 23, 1925 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ercole and Jennie Taddei Cassiano. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Frank J. Mosco;...
Roger Walter Saile
Apr 30, 2016
Roger Walter Saile, 90, of Batavia, passed away Saturday, (April 30, 2016) at his home, in Batavia. Mr. Saile was born January 18, 1926 in Batavia, a son of the late Walter and Mildred (Barber) Saile. Roger was a private man who loved antique and classic cars, airplanes, and airshows. He was the husband of the late L. Ruth (Ellison)...
Irene M. Duckworth
Apr 24, 2016
Batavia - Irene M. Duckworth, 82, of Batavia, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Irene was born January 16, 1934 in North Java, a daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ethel P. (Whitcomb) Duckworth. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Batavia. Survivors include 2 sons, Douglas (Pat Heaman) Meyers and...
F. Richard "Dick" Grimes
Apr 19, 2016
Batavia - Mr. F. Richard Grimes, 89 of Batavia passed away on April 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Grimes was born October 11, 1926 in Batavia, the only child of the late Francis A. and Dorothy (Merrill) Grimes. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou (Reigle) whom he married on May 12,...
Brenda P. Sumeriski
Apr 10, 2016
Batavia - Brenda P. Sumeriski, 61, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1954 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Nephew Sumeriski. An active member of City Church, Brenda loved being around her children and grandchildren. She was a fan of the Buffalo...
Jane Bartz
Apr 6, 2016
Jane Brotherton Bartz, 87, of Batavia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday (April 6, 2016) in Batavia, NY. Born in Warsaw, NY, a daughter of the late James and Nellie Jane (Chamberlain) Brotherton, she and her siblings grew up on their parents' dairy farm in Warsaw. On August 21, 1948, she married Henry L. Bartz at the...
Stephen D. Urban
Mar 31, 2016
Stephen D. Urban, 39, of Batavia, died unexpectedly on Thursday (March 31, 2016). He was born March 21, 1977 in Laredo, TX, a son of the late Faustino and Felicita (Cruz) Martinez. Stephen enjoyed fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Miah Urban of Batavia; one son, Noah Garcia of Batavia; three brothers, LeRoy (fiancée Gloria) Ortega of Texas, Victor (Jo Lena)...
Robert R. Adam, Iii
Mar 30, 2016
Batavia - Robert R. Adam, III, 72, of Batavia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Adam was born July 23, 1943 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert R. Adam, II and Betty Daniels Adam. He taught himself to play the electric guitar and loved listening to country...
Dorothy M. Nesbitt
Mar 28, 2016
Dorothy M. Nesbitt, 89, of North Chili and formerly of Batavia, died Monday (March 28, 2016) at the Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. Dorothy was born November 29, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Heintz) Nesbitt. Dorothy will be remembered for always having a smile and willing to help others. She attended church service...
Bertha J. Gage
Mar 27, 2016
Batavia - Bertha J. Gage, 92, of Batavia, passed away Easter Sunday, (March 27, 2016) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Gage was born July 1, 1923 in Elba, NY, the daughter of the late John and Flossie (Harvey) Bartz. Mrs. Gage was a past member of Stone Presbyterian Church as well as a past member of Batavia...
Ruth A. Dawson
Mar 23, 2016
Shortsville - Ruth A. Dawson, 74, of Shortsville, an employee at Wal-Mart in Canandaigua, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Dawson was born January 7, 1942 in Herndon, PA, a daughter of the late Elwood and Helen (Kahler) Wiest. She served in the US Navy and retired from the VA Medical Centers in Batavia...
Pauline R. Covert
Mar 22, 2016
Basom - Pauline R. Covert, 103, of Basom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (March 22, 2016) at Medina Memorial Hospital, in Medina. Mrs. Covert was born December 20, 1912 in Shelby Center, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Cora Bell (Parsons) Johnston. Predeceased in death by her sisters Bernice Hewitt and Hildred Ehrens. Pauline’s beloved husband, Orson Covert passed...
Ruth Hickox Hopkins
Mar 21, 2016
Lancaster - Ruth Hickox Hopkins, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Lancaster. Mrs. Hopkins was born June 8, 1919 in Alexander, a daughter of the late John C. and Maisie Garrett Hickox. A graduate of Alexander High School, Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St....
