Yolanda G. McCowen, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in East Bethany, to the late John and Natalina (Perciballi) Cervoni. She is preceded in death by son, Richard McCowen, daughter, Tammy Stanton, brothers, Loreto and John Cervoni, sisters, Rose Ianni, Christina Orlando and Nicolina Maniace.
Yolanda was a retired cook from St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia. She loved playing BINGO and going out to eat with her family and friends.
She is survived by a son, Michael McCowen of Houston, TX, siblings, Vincent (Janice) Cervoni of Batavia; sisters, Dorothy (Earl) Schlaggel of Batavia, Ann (Chuck) Bordinaro of Oakfield, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 6:00pm Celebration of her Life will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest 10:00am on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee Cancer Assistance, 127 North Street, Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
