Roger knew at the age of 15 that he wanted to be a “newspaper man.” He followed that dream by starting out in the early 1970’s at the Huntington, Indiana Herald-Press. His career progressed upwards at the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette during the 20 years he served there. During his time in Fort Wayne, he was honored to be a correspondent writing about his experiences flying in an F-16 and with the Blue Angels. In 1990, he served as Editor of the Shelbyville, Indiana News. Coming to Batavia in 1993, he served for nine years as Editor and Publisher of the Batavia Daily News. Roger was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many adventures with his Batavia and Indiana friends. He was known to all to be a kind and generous man of high values. Most of all, he dearly loved his wife and daughter.
In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by his loving wife; Sharon (Dressler) Mosher of Batavia; daughter Melanie Mosher of Indianapolis; sister Lonnie (Don) Gillespie of Endicott, NY along with several nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church 300 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A private memorial service will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, February 17, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at the address listed above. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
