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Wayne John Grefrath

Wayne John Grefrath

May 7, 2024

Wayne John Grefrath age 84, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the New York State Veteran's Home surrounded by his family.He was born in Batavia January 7,1940, the son of the late John D. and Marion Hickox Grefrath of Alexander.He grew up on a small farm on Alexander Road and attended Alexander Central school where he...

Gerald L. Berry

Gerald L. Berry

May 6, 2024

Gerald L. Berry, 69, of Byron, passed away on May 6, 2024 at his home.Gerald was born August 31, 1954 in Batavia, a son of the late Frederick and Johanna (VanWyngaarden) Berry.Gerald is a veteran, having served with the United States Marines.  He enjoyed fishing, model rockets, watching NASCAR and was a Dallas Cowboys fan.Surviving are his wife, Cynthia (Bobzin)...

Jeanne L. Boise

Jeanne L. Boise

May 2, 2024

Marion - Jeanne Lucille O'Hara Hitchcock Heyen Boise , 78 of Marion passed away on Thursday, (May 2, 2024) surrounded by family at home. She was born January 9, 1946 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Lloyd Lee O'Hara and Reva (Mapes) O'Hara Hitchcock, and step-daughter of the late Charles Hitchcock. Jeanne was a gifted woman with a passion...

Barbara A. Brown

Barbara A. Brown

May 2, 2024

Barbara A. Brown, age 81, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Gateway House in Attica. She was born on Saturday, August 15th, 1942 in Batavia a daughter of the late Holden Brinkman and Loretta Woolever Brinkman. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, Ronald E. Brown Jr.,...

Carol Hilchey

Carol Hilchey

May 1, 2024

Carol Hilchey, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on Monday, August 18th, 1941 in Batavia, New York, to William Elmore and Elizabeth (Powers) Elmore. Carol worked in a law office as a paralegal for Albert Avery in Oakfield NY. Upon the birth of her...

Faye Barone

Faye Barone

May 1, 2024

Faye Anne Barone, age 86, of Elba, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. She was born on November 10th, 1937, in Elba, New York. Faye was a devoted mother to her daughter Melissa Barone of Elba, and a caring sister to Margaret Parker, also of Elba. Faye is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Melody, Jack, Wendy,...

Donald Frank Milliman

Donald Frank Milliman

Apr 29, 2024

Donald Frank Milliman passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at the age of 71. He was a resident of Batavia, NY. Donald was born on Tuesday, May 6th, 1952. He was a graduate of Pembroke High School and served his country as part of the United States Air Force. He dedicated his career as a custodial worker at the...

Margaret J. Smith

Margaret J. Smith

Apr 27, 2024

Batavia - Margaret J. "Peg" Smith, 87, of Batavia, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday, (April 27, 2024) at Crest Manor Living & Rehab Center in Fairport. Margaret was born July 29, 1936, in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Milton Whaley and Kathleen (Foley) Whaley. Peg grew up in Pearl Creek, graduating from Pavilion High...

James Earl Rowley

James Earl Rowley

Apr 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Earl Rowley, affectionately known as Jim, of Oakfield, NY, who left us peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home. Born on July 5, 1939, in Orangeville, NY, to Earl W. Rowley and Marie E. (Gillmeister) Rowley, he led a life full of passion, purpose, and love....

Betty J. Stedge

Betty J. Stedge

Apr 22, 2024

Byron - Betty J. Stedge , 100 of Byron passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.She was born Sunday, December 23rd, 1923 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Howard William Smith, Sr. and Christine Marie Mace Smith.She was a member of Bergen United Methodist Church where she attended their women's group regularly and...

Marilyn F. Worthington

Marilyn F. Worthington

Apr 19, 2024

Marilyn F. Worthington, 94, of Batavia, passed away on April 19, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born November 30, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (French) Coral. She was a lifelong member of Northgate Free Methodist Church. Marilyn had a successful career as a fashion buyer for the C.L. Carr Co. and enjoyed...

Loretta Love

Loretta Love

Apr 19, 2024

Elba - Loretta "Jean" Love, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mount Morris surrounded by her loving family. She was born Monday, November 1st, 1943 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William Shafer and Laura Maxwell Shafer. She loved her animals, tending to her flower beds,...

Robert Farrell

Robert Farrell

Apr 19, 2024

Batavia- Robert Farrell, age 58, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. Robert was born Friday, June 18, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a son of Francis and Patricia (Holland) Farrell. In past years Robert enjoyed taking motorcycle trips and going fishing, but what he really enjoyed was spending time with his granddaughters,...

Rita P. McLean

Rita P. McLean

Apr 17, 2024

Rita P. McLean, 70, of Rochester, passed away on April 17, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Rita was born October 25, 1953 in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Walton and Rita (Trim) Groell. Rita enjoyed woodworking, helping others and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Robin (Raymond Nichols) McLean of...

Andrei Schwartzman

Andrei Schwartzman

Apr 16, 2024

Batavia- Andrei Abramov Schwartzman of Batavia passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home in Batavia. Andrei was born on March 26, 1991, in Moscow Russia. He was the adopted son of Alan Schwartzman and Jean Tyson of the Bronx and biological son of Alexander and Natalia Abramov of Moscow. He was a member of the student body...

Lonnie Ford Jr.

Lonnie Ford Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Lonnie Ford, Jr., 78, of Batavia, passed away on April 16, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. Lonnie was born January 9, 1946 in Leesburg, GA, a son of the late Lonnie and Charlotte (Hughes) Ford, Sr. Lonnie will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father & Grandfather. Lonnie loved helping others, playing the lotto and working on cars. In Georgia...

Robert Lundmark

Robert Lundmark

Apr 16, 2024

Oakfield- Robert “Bob” William Lundmark, age 80, of Oakfield, NY passed away at his home on April 16, 2024. Bob was born on September 17, 1943 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Karl and Mabel (Pursel) Lundmark. Bob loved his community and supported it as a lifelong member of the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for US...

Alfred Gerace

Alfred Gerace

Apr 16, 2024

Lake Worth, Florida - Alfred Gerace, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Ventura Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was born on November 9, 1943, in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. Gerace and Sarah Gazzetta Gerace. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Biggens Gerace whom he married on December 10, 1966;...

James "Jim, JO" Howard

James "Jim, JO" Howard

Apr 15, 2024

James O. "Jim,JO" Howard, 63, of Holley and formerly of Bergen, passed away on April 15, 2024 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1960 in Hornell.Jim loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a softball coach and a Sunday school teacher at the Bergen United Methodist...

Michael Spadacino

Michael Spadacino

Apr 15, 2024

Oakfield – Michael Spadacino, 84 of Oakfield passed away on Monday, April 16, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Batavia, New York. Michael was born December 18, 1939 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Scafetta) Spadacino. He enjoyed spending time entertaining friends by the poolside and listening to the blues and old school rock and...

Wayne John Grefrath

Wayne John Grefrath

May 7, 2024

Wayne John Grefrath age 84, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the New York State Veteran's Home surrounded by his family.He was born in Batavia January 7,1940, the son of the late John D. and Marion Hickox Grefrath of Alexander.He grew up on a small farm on Alexander Road and attended Alexander Central school where he...

Gerald L. Berry

Gerald L. Berry

May 6, 2024

Gerald L. Berry, 69, of Byron, passed away on May 6, 2024 at his home.Gerald was born August 31, 1954 in Batavia, a son of the late Frederick and Johanna (VanWyngaarden) Berry.Gerald is a veteran, having served with the United States Marines.  He enjoyed fishing, model rockets, watching NASCAR and was a Dallas Cowboys fan.Surviving are his wife, Cynthia (Bobzin)...

Jeanne L. Boise

Jeanne L. Boise

May 2, 2024

Marion - Jeanne Lucille O'Hara Hitchcock Heyen Boise , 78 of Marion passed away on Thursday, (May 2, 2024) surrounded by family at home. She was born January 9, 1946 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Lloyd Lee O'Hara and Reva (Mapes) O'Hara Hitchcock, and step-daughter of the late Charles Hitchcock. Jeanne was a gifted woman with a passion...

Barbara A. Brown

Barbara A. Brown

May 2, 2024

Barbara A. Brown, age 81, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Gateway House in Attica. She was born on Saturday, August 15th, 1942 in Batavia a daughter of the late Holden Brinkman and Loretta Woolever Brinkman. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, Ronald E. Brown Jr.,...

Carol Hilchey

Carol Hilchey

May 1, 2024

Carol Hilchey, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on Monday, August 18th, 1941 in Batavia, New York, to William Elmore and Elizabeth (Powers) Elmore. Carol worked in a law office as a paralegal for Albert Avery in Oakfield NY. Upon the birth of her...

Faye Barone

Faye Barone

May 1, 2024

Faye Anne Barone, age 86, of Elba, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. She was born on November 10th, 1937, in Elba, New York. Faye was a devoted mother to her daughter Melissa Barone of Elba, and a caring sister to Margaret Parker, also of Elba. Faye is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Melody, Jack, Wendy,...

Donald Frank Milliman

Donald Frank Milliman

Apr 29, 2024

Donald Frank Milliman passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at the age of 71. He was a resident of Batavia, NY. Donald was born on Tuesday, May 6th, 1952. He was a graduate of Pembroke High School and served his country as part of the United States Air Force. He dedicated his career as a custodial worker at the...

Margaret J. Smith

Margaret J. Smith

Apr 27, 2024

Batavia - Margaret J. "Peg" Smith, 87, of Batavia, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday, (April 27, 2024) at Crest Manor Living & Rehab Center in Fairport. Margaret was born July 29, 1936, in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Milton Whaley and Kathleen (Foley) Whaley. Peg grew up in Pearl Creek, graduating from Pavilion High...

James Earl Rowley

James Earl Rowley

Apr 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Earl Rowley, affectionately known as Jim, of Oakfield, NY, who left us peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home. Born on July 5, 1939, in Orangeville, NY, to Earl W. Rowley and Marie E. (Gillmeister) Rowley, he led a life full of passion, purpose, and love....

Betty J. Stedge

Betty J. Stedge

Apr 22, 2024

Byron - Betty J. Stedge , 100 of Byron passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.She was born Sunday, December 23rd, 1923 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Howard William Smith, Sr. and Christine Marie Mace Smith.She was a member of Bergen United Methodist Church where she attended their women's group regularly and...

Marilyn F. Worthington

Marilyn F. Worthington

Apr 19, 2024

Marilyn F. Worthington, 94, of Batavia, passed away on April 19, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born November 30, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (French) Coral. She was a lifelong member of Northgate Free Methodist Church. Marilyn had a successful career as a fashion buyer for the C.L. Carr Co. and enjoyed...

Loretta Love

Loretta Love

Apr 19, 2024

Elba - Loretta "Jean" Love, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mount Morris surrounded by her loving family. She was born Monday, November 1st, 1943 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William Shafer and Laura Maxwell Shafer. She loved her animals, tending to her flower beds,...

Robert Farrell

Robert Farrell

Apr 19, 2024

Batavia- Robert Farrell, age 58, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. Robert was born Friday, June 18, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a son of Francis and Patricia (Holland) Farrell. In past years Robert enjoyed taking motorcycle trips and going fishing, but what he really enjoyed was spending time with his granddaughters,...

Rita P. McLean

Rita P. McLean

Apr 17, 2024

Rita P. McLean, 70, of Rochester, passed away on April 17, 2024 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Rita was born October 25, 1953 in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Walton and Rita (Trim) Groell. Rita enjoyed woodworking, helping others and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Robin (Raymond Nichols) McLean of...

Andrei Schwartzman

Andrei Schwartzman

Apr 16, 2024

Batavia- Andrei Abramov Schwartzman of Batavia passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home in Batavia. Andrei was born on March 26, 1991, in Moscow Russia. He was the adopted son of Alan Schwartzman and Jean Tyson of the Bronx and biological son of Alexander and Natalia Abramov of Moscow. He was a member of the student body...

Lonnie Ford Jr.

Lonnie Ford Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Lonnie Ford, Jr., 78, of Batavia, passed away on April 16, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital. Lonnie was born January 9, 1946 in Leesburg, GA, a son of the late Lonnie and Charlotte (Hughes) Ford, Sr. Lonnie will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father & Grandfather. Lonnie loved helping others, playing the lotto and working on cars. In Georgia...

Robert Lundmark

Robert Lundmark

Apr 16, 2024

Oakfield- Robert “Bob” William Lundmark, age 80, of Oakfield, NY passed away at his home on April 16, 2024. Bob was born on September 17, 1943 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Karl and Mabel (Pursel) Lundmark. Bob loved his community and supported it as a lifelong member of the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for US...

Alfred Gerace

Alfred Gerace

Apr 16, 2024

Lake Worth, Florida - Alfred Gerace, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Ventura Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was born on November 9, 1943, in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. Gerace and Sarah Gazzetta Gerace. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Biggens Gerace whom he married on December 10, 1966;...

James "Jim, JO" Howard

James "Jim, JO" Howard

Apr 15, 2024

James O. "Jim,JO" Howard, 63, of Holley and formerly of Bergen, passed away on April 15, 2024 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1960 in Hornell.Jim loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a softball coach and a Sunday school teacher at the Bergen United Methodist...

Michael Spadacino

Michael Spadacino

Apr 15, 2024

Oakfield – Michael Spadacino, 84 of Oakfield passed away on Monday, April 16, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Batavia, New York. Michael was born December 18, 1939 in Batavia, New York a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Scafetta) Spadacino. He enjoyed spending time entertaining friends by the poolside and listening to the blues and old school rock and...

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