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Approval of a 40-year water supply agreement between the City of Batavia and Genesee County is a win-win situation for both municipalities, according to a City official who has played an integral role in the negotiations.
Speaking after tonight’s Batavia City Council meeting – at which council members unanimously approved
The “Wahoo Wave” waterslide made a big splash with Genesee County planners on Thursday night as they recommended approval of the site plan for the state-of-the-art 60-foot attraction that will be coming to Darien Lake in the spring.
The planning board, at its monthly meeting at County Building No. 2
Mr. Rung was born July 9, 1927, in Buffalo, a son of the late Raymond and Louisa (McMahon) Rung.
Richard served his country honorably with the Coast Guard and earned an Associates Degree from the University of Buffalo. He worked for many years at M & T Bank in Batavia. Mr. Rung was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry. He was also a member of Kiwanis Club where he was a Past President and Past Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, Richard was a member of the Olive Branch #39 Free and Accepted Masons in Le Roy and was a dedicated advisor for the International Order of Rainbow Girls. During his banking career, he served on many boards and committies of community organizations.
He is the husband of Bette (Lubs) Rung of East Bethany.
Surviving along with his wife are his children, Mary (Joseph) Fox of Blasdell, Jeanne (late Craig) Shore of Kansas, Barbara (Tom) Garrett of Colorado, Richard (Cindra) Rung of Ohio, William Rung of Iowa, and Deborah Graff of Conesus. Several grandchildren including a special grandson, Spencer Graff; great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Richard is preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond and Robert Rung, and Mary Lou Peoples.
Visitation and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced. A private graveside service will be held in Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia.
In a rare contested race for the full-time City Court judge's seat, Durin Rogers holds a lead over Ben Bonarigo and will likely be the winner once all of
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