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As a former teacher, Alexander graduate Mike Porter liked to investigate particular issues, including science fiction, the paranormal, and aliens, and it led him to questions about if the universe is so vast, where is everybody? His research and questions led him to pen his first book, "The Graveyard Relays."
Douglas M. Ashworth, 48, of Vine Street, Batavia, is charged with menacing. Ashworth is accused of pointing a rifle at two youths on Oct. 9 on Vine Street in Batavia and placing the individuals in reasonable fear of injury or death. He was arrested on Feb. 28 and issued
Rosine Wloch, 83 of East Bethany, passed away peacefully on Thursday (August 22, 2024) at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY.
She was born July 7, 1941 in Warsaw, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Mae Catanese Bonadonna.
Rosine was a teacher at the former St. Anthony’s School for many years. She was a member of Ascension Parish, where she and her husband were very involved with activities, especially the Altar and Rosary Society. She also took part in the Notre Dame prayer group
Rosine enjoyed cooking and quilting. She cherished her time spent with her quilting group, sharing stories, laughter and creativity. Her quilts are a testament to her kindness, patience and boundless creativity. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her students, family, friends and in every quilt she made. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Norbert Wloch of East Bethany. Daughter, Lori (Charles) Diamos of Illinois, Brian (Jennifer) Wloch of Virginia and Patrick (Amber) Wloch of South Carolina. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are cordially invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 2nd, 10:00am at Ascension Parish, South Swan Street, Batavia. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Mt. Morris, NY. at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be offered to St. Luke Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
Batavia ~ Dawn Marie (Palmer) Piasta, age 67, passed away at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Dawn enjoyed reading and was an avid gardener, as well as a phenomenal quilter, spending a lot her free time sewing . She loved the outdoors and had a special place in her heart for animals, once saving 4 baby squirrels in her front yard. Dawn also enjoyed cooking and baking, a wonderful talent of hers. She was a resilient woman and cared deeply in her own way for those around her.
Information regarding services will be shared at the discretion of the family.
Your memories and condolences may be shared with Dawn’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.
Clarence was born Saturday, February 20th, 1937 in Batavia, a son of the late Fred and Mildred (Hirsch) Lathan.
He enjoyed fishing, golf, gun shows, auctions, and spending time with friends and family.
Clarence graduated from Alexander High school in 1955 and later married the love of his life, Judy Bortle, on May 28, 1971. He worked for many local farms and as a diesel mechanic for many years, finally retiring from Jones mechanical in Caledonia.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Judy Lathan; children, Calvin Lathan, Ron (Tammy) Lathan of Silver Lake, Kathy Lathan of Virginia, Stan (Lisa) Mosher of LeRoy, Colleen (Tim) Miller of Fillmore, and Karen (Jim) Perry of Corfu; 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In death Clarence is reunited with his parents, Fred and Mildred Lathan; siblings, Lloyd Lathan, Norman Lathan, and Dorothy Staba.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home, Batavia. Clarence's funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., Batavia. Burial will be in West Bethany Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.
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