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Robert Bachorski

Robert Bachorski

Jun 28, 2015

Robert Raymond Bachorski, 80, of Stafford, passed away Sunday (June 28, 2015) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Bob was born April 13, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Chester S. and Pauline (Burke) Bachorski. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Batavia High School, life member of the Stafford Fire Department, member of the Masonic Lodge...

Elizabeth Jahn

Elizabeth Jahn

Jun 27, 2015

Age 86, of LeRoy, formerly of Holland entered into rest June 27, 2015. Wife of the late William Jahn; mother of Jayne (Michael) Jeffords of Byron; grandmother of Briana Jeffords of Byron and Trent Jeffords of NYC; step-mother of Cynthia (Roger) Barnes of VA. Also survived by many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by step children, Judy (Rob) Parker,...

Marvin Skelton

Marvin Skelton

Jun 23, 2015

Batavia - Marvin J. Skelton, husband of Berniece Rudolph Skelton, passed away on June 23, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 96th birthday and his 74th wedding anniversary. He was born April 16, 1919 in the town of Batavia, to Norman and Celia Eick Skelton, both deceased. Two brothers, Roger (Ruth) and John (Dorothy), also predeceased him. Mr. Skelton graduated...

Bruce Cooper

Bruce Cooper

Jun 22, 2015

Bergen - Bruce M. Cooper, 66, of Bergen, a retired machinist at Gettinge, in Henrietta, passed away suddenly on Monday, (June 22, 2015) at his home, in Bergen. Mr. Cooper was born March 9, 1949 in Rochester, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Mann) Cooper. Bruce was a member of the NRA and greatly enjoyed time spent at...

Edith Wright

Edith Wright

Jun 21, 2015

Edith M. Wright, 81, of Batavia, who enjoyed cooking, passed away Sunday (June 21, 2015) at home in Batavia, while under the care of Homecare & Hospice. Edith was born April 19, 1934 in Rock Glen, NY, a daughter of the late Floyd and Grace Good. Survivors include two granddaughters, Jessica (Kevin) Simmons of Batavia and Vanessa (Brian) Wright-Heick of...

Richard Earl

Richard Earl

Jun 19, 2015

Batavia - Richard Daniel Earl, 60, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Earl was born October 30, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Bert C. Sr. and Shirley King Earl. He is survived by his children, Tracy Toth of Wisconsin, Nicole Hatch of Niagara Falls, Richard Earl and Mandy Earl,...

Leslie Lipnicky

Leslie Lipnicky

Jun 18, 2015

Basom - Leslie "Les" Lipnicky, 64, of Basom, a retired Foreman at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, passed away Thursday,(June 18, 2015) at his home, in Basom. Mr. Lipnicky was born March 11, 1951 in New York City, the son of the late Thomas and Vera (Kephart) Lipnicky. Les was a true outdoors man. He was an avid hunter and...

Kathleen Taylor

Kathleen Taylor

Jun 17, 2015

Bergen - Kathleen Marie Taylor, 52, of Bergen, owner of Kathy's Cleaning Service in Bergen, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital West, the former Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport. Mrs. Taylor was born August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a daughter of Clara M. Rathbun Crowell of Bergen and the late Erwin G. "Pappy" Crowell. She was a...

Edward Starkweather

Edward Starkweather

Jun 12, 2015

Oakfield - Edward W. Starkweather, 79, of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home. Mr. Starkweather was born December 8, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Fay and Florence Branton Starkweather. A member of the East Pembroke Fire Department exempts, he was also a member of the VFW. Following his retirement from G.T.E. Sylvania,...

Mark Allan Rowsick

Mark Allan Rowsick

Jun 11, 2015

Bergen - Mark Allan Rowsick, of Bergen and Brockport was called to his Heavenly home on June 11, 2015 after forty seven years on his earthly journey. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on September 7, 1967 to Francis (Fritz) and the late Patricia (Gerner) Rowsick. Mark lived a full and happy life. He graduated at the age of 21...

Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr.

Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr.

Jun 5, 2015

Bergen - Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr., 58, of Bergen, the plant operations supervisor at Bonduelle USA, Inc. in Brockport, died Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home in Bergen. Mr. Schramm was born August 20, 1956 in Batavia, a son of Ronald and Teddie (Andrews) Schramm of South Byron. He served with the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979 and...

Sandra Sanders

Sandra Sanders

Jun 2, 2015

Oakfield - Sandra Sanders, 52, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (June 2, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Sanders was born April 19, 1963 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Hagen) Kingdollar. Mrs. Sanders loved to spend time with her family and socialize with her friends. She is preceded in death by...

Norlene Fazio

Norlene Fazio

Jun 2, 2015

Batavia - Norlene A. Fazio, 79, of Batavia was an active person who was dedicated to her family, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Fazio was born March 27, 1936 in Elba, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce. Her husband, William F. Fazio, Jr., passed away on August 26,...

Shirley Alrene Acheson Lang

Shirley Alrene Acheson Lang

May 31, 2015

Shirley Arlene Acheson Lang, 86, of Stafford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2015, as was her wish, surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1929 in Buffalo, to the late George and Edna L. Eick Acheson. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1947 after surviving Polio and spending two years in Children's Hospital...

Barbara Donaghue

Barbara Donaghue

May 31, 2015

Batavia - Barbara L. Donaghue, 79, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly in Largo, Florida. Miss Donaghue was born December 9, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Roger and Louise Stevens Donaghue. She was a retired office manager at the New York Life Insurance Company in Receda, California. A member of Resurrection Parish she graduated from Batavia High...

Richard Gentner

Richard Gentner

May 30, 2015

Sandy Springs, Georgia - Richard Joseph Gentner, formerly of Batavia, born April 24, 1936 in Batavia, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Atlanta, after his courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Richard was 79 years old. He is survived by his son, Chris Gentner Sr.(Heather) of Sandy Springs, Georgia and his daughter, Dea Gentner, of Austin, Texas. He is also...

Eddie Miles, Sr.

Eddie Miles, Sr.

May 28, 2015

Niagara Falls - Eddie L. Miles, Sr., 73, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Batavia, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1942 in Roba, Alabama to William, Sr. and Estella Lee Miles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing, and truly loved every day of his life. He...

Celia Chilson

Celia Chilson

May 25, 2015

Batavia - Celia Grace Chilson, 97, of Batavia, passed away Monday, (May 25, 2015) at her daughter's home, in Brockport, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chilson was born July 21, 1917 in Batavia. She was one of 13 children born to the late Daniel and Edna (Spencer) Rich. Celia enjoyed reading, vegetable and flower gardening and crocheting. She often...

Theresa Mangee

Theresa Mangee

May 20, 2015

Batavia - Theresa "Tess" Mangee, 93, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (May 20, 2015) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mangee was born September 18, 1921 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Viavattene) DiGrazio. Tess was a member of St. Kateri Parish in Rochester and was a retiree of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr,...

Jackie Buszka

Jackie Buszka

May 20, 2015

Batavia - Jackie L. Buszka, 43, of Batavia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at her home, in Batavia. Miss Buszka was born October 23, 1971 in Warsaw, the daughter of Shirley (Baker) Davis of Batavia and the late Jerome Buszka. She attended the United Pentecostal Church of Batavia, and participated in the ARC Saturday Respite Program. She was employed at...

Robert Bachorski

Robert Bachorski

Jun 28, 2015

Robert Raymond Bachorski, 80, of Stafford, passed away Sunday (June 28, 2015) at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Bob was born April 13, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Chester S. and Pauline (Burke) Bachorski. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Batavia High School, life member of the Stafford Fire Department, member of the Masonic Lodge...

Elizabeth Jahn

Elizabeth Jahn

Jun 27, 2015

Age 86, of LeRoy, formerly of Holland entered into rest June 27, 2015. Wife of the late William Jahn; mother of Jayne (Michael) Jeffords of Byron; grandmother of Briana Jeffords of Byron and Trent Jeffords of NYC; step-mother of Cynthia (Roger) Barnes of VA. Also survived by many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by step children, Judy (Rob) Parker,...

Marvin Skelton

Marvin Skelton

Jun 23, 2015

Batavia - Marvin J. Skelton, husband of Berniece Rudolph Skelton, passed away on June 23, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 96th birthday and his 74th wedding anniversary. He was born April 16, 1919 in the town of Batavia, to Norman and Celia Eick Skelton, both deceased. Two brothers, Roger (Ruth) and John (Dorothy), also predeceased him. Mr. Skelton graduated...

Bruce Cooper

Bruce Cooper

Jun 22, 2015

Bergen - Bruce M. Cooper, 66, of Bergen, a retired machinist at Gettinge, in Henrietta, passed away suddenly on Monday, (June 22, 2015) at his home, in Bergen. Mr. Cooper was born March 9, 1949 in Rochester, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Mann) Cooper. Bruce was a member of the NRA and greatly enjoyed time spent at...

Edith Wright

Edith Wright

Jun 21, 2015

Edith M. Wright, 81, of Batavia, who enjoyed cooking, passed away Sunday (June 21, 2015) at home in Batavia, while under the care of Homecare & Hospice. Edith was born April 19, 1934 in Rock Glen, NY, a daughter of the late Floyd and Grace Good. Survivors include two granddaughters, Jessica (Kevin) Simmons of Batavia and Vanessa (Brian) Wright-Heick of...

Richard Earl

Richard Earl

Jun 19, 2015

Batavia - Richard Daniel Earl, 60, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Earl was born October 30, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Bert C. Sr. and Shirley King Earl. He is survived by his children, Tracy Toth of Wisconsin, Nicole Hatch of Niagara Falls, Richard Earl and Mandy Earl,...

Leslie Lipnicky

Leslie Lipnicky

Jun 18, 2015

Basom - Leslie "Les" Lipnicky, 64, of Basom, a retired Foreman at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, passed away Thursday,(June 18, 2015) at his home, in Basom. Mr. Lipnicky was born March 11, 1951 in New York City, the son of the late Thomas and Vera (Kephart) Lipnicky. Les was a true outdoors man. He was an avid hunter and...

Kathleen Taylor

Kathleen Taylor

Jun 17, 2015

Bergen - Kathleen Marie Taylor, 52, of Bergen, owner of Kathy's Cleaning Service in Bergen, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital West, the former Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport. Mrs. Taylor was born August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a daughter of Clara M. Rathbun Crowell of Bergen and the late Erwin G. "Pappy" Crowell. She was a...

Edward Starkweather

Edward Starkweather

Jun 12, 2015

Oakfield - Edward W. Starkweather, 79, of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home. Mr. Starkweather was born December 8, 1935 in Batavia, a son of the late Fay and Florence Branton Starkweather. A member of the East Pembroke Fire Department exempts, he was also a member of the VFW. Following his retirement from G.T.E. Sylvania,...

Mark Allan Rowsick

Mark Allan Rowsick

Jun 11, 2015

Bergen - Mark Allan Rowsick, of Bergen and Brockport was called to his Heavenly home on June 11, 2015 after forty seven years on his earthly journey. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on September 7, 1967 to Francis (Fritz) and the late Patricia (Gerner) Rowsick. Mark lived a full and happy life. He graduated at the age of 21...

Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr.

Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr.

Jun 5, 2015

Bergen - Ronald Howard Schramm, Sr., 58, of Bergen, the plant operations supervisor at Bonduelle USA, Inc. in Brockport, died Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home in Bergen. Mr. Schramm was born August 20, 1956 in Batavia, a son of Ronald and Teddie (Andrews) Schramm of South Byron. He served with the Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979 and...

Sandra Sanders

Sandra Sanders

Jun 2, 2015

Oakfield - Sandra Sanders, 52, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (June 2, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Sanders was born April 19, 1963 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Hagen) Kingdollar. Mrs. Sanders loved to spend time with her family and socialize with her friends. She is preceded in death by...

Norlene Fazio

Norlene Fazio

Jun 2, 2015

Batavia - Norlene A. Fazio, 79, of Batavia was an active person who was dedicated to her family, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Fazio was born March 27, 1936 in Elba, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ogreta Frens Boyce. Her husband, William F. Fazio, Jr., passed away on August 26,...

Shirley Alrene Acheson Lang

Shirley Alrene Acheson Lang

May 31, 2015

Shirley Arlene Acheson Lang, 86, of Stafford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2015, as was her wish, surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1929 in Buffalo, to the late George and Edna L. Eick Acheson. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1947 after surviving Polio and spending two years in Children's Hospital...

Barbara Donaghue

Barbara Donaghue

May 31, 2015

Batavia - Barbara L. Donaghue, 79, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly in Largo, Florida. Miss Donaghue was born December 9, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Roger and Louise Stevens Donaghue. She was a retired office manager at the New York Life Insurance Company in Receda, California. A member of Resurrection Parish she graduated from Batavia High...

Richard Gentner

Richard Gentner

May 30, 2015

Sandy Springs, Georgia - Richard Joseph Gentner, formerly of Batavia, born April 24, 1936 in Batavia, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Atlanta, after his courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Richard was 79 years old. He is survived by his son, Chris Gentner Sr.(Heather) of Sandy Springs, Georgia and his daughter, Dea Gentner, of Austin, Texas. He is also...

Eddie Miles, Sr.

Eddie Miles, Sr.

May 28, 2015

Niagara Falls - Eddie L. Miles, Sr., 73, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Batavia, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1942 in Roba, Alabama to William, Sr. and Estella Lee Miles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing, and truly loved every day of his life. He...

Celia Chilson

Celia Chilson

May 25, 2015

Batavia - Celia Grace Chilson, 97, of Batavia, passed away Monday, (May 25, 2015) at her daughter's home, in Brockport, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chilson was born July 21, 1917 in Batavia. She was one of 13 children born to the late Daniel and Edna (Spencer) Rich. Celia enjoyed reading, vegetable and flower gardening and crocheting. She often...

Theresa Mangee

Theresa Mangee

May 20, 2015

Batavia - Theresa "Tess" Mangee, 93, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (May 20, 2015) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mangee was born September 18, 1921 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Viavattene) DiGrazio. Tess was a member of St. Kateri Parish in Rochester and was a retiree of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr,...

Jackie Buszka

Jackie Buszka

May 20, 2015

Batavia - Jackie L. Buszka, 43, of Batavia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at her home, in Batavia. Miss Buszka was born October 23, 1971 in Warsaw, the daughter of Shirley (Baker) Davis of Batavia and the late Jerome Buszka. She attended the United Pentecostal Church of Batavia, and participated in the ARC Saturday Respite Program. She was employed at...

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