Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Alberta M. Hargrave
May 16, 2025
Alberta Hargrave, age 93, of Pavilion, passed away peacefully on Friday May 16, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. Alberta was born November 22, 1931 the daughter of the late Calvin and Beulah Pursel. One of eight children she grew up in Oakfield and LeRoy. She met and married the love of her life, Monroe Hargrave in 1950. They spent...
Susan P. Locke
May 14, 2025
Susan P. Locke, age 81, of Batavia, New York passed away on May 14, 2025 four weeks shy of her 82nd birthday. Sue was born in Brooklyn, New York and from a young age was in love with live theater. She had a long teaching career at John Kennedy School on Vine Street, Batavia after graduating from Geneseo State and...
Jeffrey Gillard
May 12, 2025
Jeffrey Edwin Gillard, age 76, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on May 12, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in his beloved Batavia, on January 18, 1949 to the late E. John and Nadine (Shanahan) Gillard. Jeff graduated from Batavia High School and soon after joined the US Army on August 19, 1968, later serving in...
Jerome J. Grasso
May 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerome "Jerry" Grasso on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. Born in Buffalo, on June 28, 1937, Jerry was a cherished member of the Batavia community. Jerry spent a fulfilling career as a dedicated employee at General Motors. He then worked alongside...
Jeffrey J. Utz
May 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey J. Utz, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on January 15th, 1950, in Batavia, a son of the late Quinton and Ruth Seaburg Utz. He graduated from Pembroke High School and built...
Jennie V. Sabb
May 5, 2025
Jennie V. Sabb, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on April 14, 1954, Jennie was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose spirit brought joy to everyone around her. A devoted member of the United Pentecostal Church in Batavia, Jennie drew great joy from her faith....
Joseph M. Morelli
May 5, 2025
Joseph M. Morelli, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on December 29th, 1968, in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Mayme Ferrari Morelli. He dedicated much of his life to his craft as a skilled carpenter, working most recently for 34 Group, Inc. in Buffalo. He found immense joy in...
Robert L Ehmann
May 5, 2025
Robert L. Ehmann of Batavia, age 100, passed away on May 5, 2025 at The New York State Veterans Home of Batavia. He was born May 8, 1924 in Buffalo, a son of the late Henry and Hazel (Lee) Ehmann. Robert loved the outdoors. He was a member of Godfrey’s Pond and took pleasure in gardening, working outdoors, and shooting...
Sandra Kay Hall
May 5, 2025
Sandra Kay Hall, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing. She was born April 20, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Wilma (Etzold) Hall. She graduated from Pembroke High School where she returned to teach Junior and Senior High Math for 32 years. She enjoyed reading, collecting quotes,...
Peter Scalia
Apr 30, 2025
Peter A. Scalia- Batavia NY/Chattanooga TN: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter A. Scalia, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who was born on January 24, 1956 in Batavia, NY and passed away at his home in Chattanooga, TN on April 30, 2025. His family was by his side as he left this world....
Paul Robert Potter
Apr 29, 2025
Paul Robert Potter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Machias, on March 24, 1949 a son of the late Dana Potter and Charlotte Meachem Potter. Paul proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971, where he earned the National Service...
David Frank Zielinski
Apr 27, 2025
Amsterdam/Elba - David Frank Zielinski, 67 of Amsterdam and formerly of Elba, passed away on Sunday, (April 27, 2025) at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York.
Mr. Zielinski was born November 17, 1957 in Batavia, a son of Jane (Cole) Zielinski of Elba and the late J. Frank Zielinski.
As a member of the Hagaman Volunteer Fire Department and 32 year...
William J Waldruff
Apr 22, 2025
William J. Waldruff passed away on April 22, 2025. Born September 20th, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Irene and Leo Waldruff of Potsdam, NY. Bill graduated from high school in 1957 and SUNY Canton ATC in 1960 with an Associate's Degree in Business Management. He was a veteran, serving 8 ½ years of active duty and attaining...
Alice L. Francis Bartz
Apr 20, 2025
Alice L. Francis-Bartz, passed away on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at the age of 96. Alice was born on May 13th, 1928, in West Barre. Alice was employed as a cook at the Batavia High School for over 20 years. She was a devout Christian and an active member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Batavia. Alice was preceded in...
Joyce M. Austin
Apr 19, 2025
Joyce M. Austin, of Elba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on Sunday, January 29th, 1928, in Pharr, Texas, Joyce lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Joyce was the cherished wife of the late Lowry M. Austin, with whom she farmed for over...
Elizabeth A. Vergamini
Apr 18, 2025
North Chili - Elizabeth A. Vergamini (Cummings), 72, of North Chili passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Mrs. Vergamini was born Wednesday, December 24, 1952 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Donald Cummings and Elizabeth (Fodge) Cummings. Her career as a registered nurse spanned 35 years, retiring from the Canandaigua VAMC. Liz enjoyed playing pickleball, walking, traveling and...
Leona Polk
Apr 18, 2025
Batavia- Leona Jean Polk, age 45 went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 18, 2025. Leona was born in Batavia, New York where she graduated from Batavia High School and obtained her Cosmetology License. Leona attended Genesee Community College. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church. She was employed as a...
Ellsworth E. Norton
Apr 16, 2025
Elba - Ellsworth E. “Chubby” Norton Jr, age 84 of Elba, NY passed away Wednesday the 16th of April 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 13th 1941 to the late Ellsworth and Francis Norton. Chubby loved his family and was proud of nothing more than the life he had built with his beloved...
Dillon Christopher Hale
Apr 16, 2025
Batavia - Dillon Christopher Hale, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Dillon was born on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2007 in Buffalo, a son of Larry Hale and Diane Mazur Hale of Batavia. Dillon was the happiest boy who always had a smile on his face and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He loved all Boston...
James M. Carpenter
Apr 11, 2025
James M. Carpenter, age 95, passed away at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida on April 11, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1929 in Pearl Creek, New York a son of the late Hollis and Mary Peyton Carpenter. Jim retired from GTE Sylvania in Batavia as a purchasing agent after 26 years of employment. Following his retirement...
Alberta M. Hargrave
May 16, 2025
Alberta Hargrave, age 93, of Pavilion, passed away peacefully on Friday May 16, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. Alberta was born November 22, 1931 the daughter of the late Calvin and Beulah Pursel. One of eight children she grew up in Oakfield and LeRoy. She met and married the love of her life, Monroe Hargrave in 1950. They spent...
Susan P. Locke
May 14, 2025
Susan P. Locke, age 81, of Batavia, New York passed away on May 14, 2025 four weeks shy of her 82nd birthday. Sue was born in Brooklyn, New York and from a young age was in love with live theater. She had a long teaching career at John Kennedy School on Vine Street, Batavia after graduating from Geneseo State and...
Jeffrey Gillard
May 12, 2025
Jeffrey Edwin Gillard, age 76, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on May 12, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in his beloved Batavia, on January 18, 1949 to the late E. John and Nadine (Shanahan) Gillard. Jeff graduated from Batavia High School and soon after joined the US Army on August 19, 1968, later serving in...
Jerome J. Grasso
May 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerome "Jerry" Grasso on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. Born in Buffalo, on June 28, 1937, Jerry was a cherished member of the Batavia community. Jerry spent a fulfilling career as a dedicated employee at General Motors. He then worked alongside...
Jeffrey J. Utz
May 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey J. Utz, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on January 15th, 1950, in Batavia, a son of the late Quinton and Ruth Seaburg Utz. He graduated from Pembroke High School and built...
Jennie V. Sabb
May 5, 2025
Jennie V. Sabb, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on April 14, 1954, Jennie was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose spirit brought joy to everyone around her. A devoted member of the United Pentecostal Church in Batavia, Jennie drew great joy from her faith....
Joseph M. Morelli
May 5, 2025
Joseph M. Morelli, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on December 29th, 1968, in Batavia, to the late Joseph and Mayme Ferrari Morelli. He dedicated much of his life to his craft as a skilled carpenter, working most recently for 34 Group, Inc. in Buffalo. He found immense joy in...
Robert L Ehmann
May 5, 2025
Robert L. Ehmann of Batavia, age 100, passed away on May 5, 2025 at The New York State Veterans Home of Batavia. He was born May 8, 1924 in Buffalo, a son of the late Henry and Hazel (Lee) Ehmann. Robert loved the outdoors. He was a member of Godfrey’s Pond and took pleasure in gardening, working outdoors, and shooting...
Sandra Kay Hall
May 5, 2025
Sandra Kay Hall, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing. She was born April 20, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Wilma (Etzold) Hall. She graduated from Pembroke High School where she returned to teach Junior and Senior High Math for 32 years. She enjoyed reading, collecting quotes,...
Peter Scalia
Apr 30, 2025
Peter A. Scalia- Batavia NY/Chattanooga TN: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter A. Scalia, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who was born on January 24, 1956 in Batavia, NY and passed away at his home in Chattanooga, TN on April 30, 2025. His family was by his side as he left this world....
Paul Robert Potter
Apr 29, 2025
Paul Robert Potter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Machias, on March 24, 1949 a son of the late Dana Potter and Charlotte Meachem Potter. Paul proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971, where he earned the National Service...
David Frank Zielinski
Apr 27, 2025
Amsterdam/Elba - David Frank Zielinski, 67 of Amsterdam and formerly of Elba, passed away on Sunday, (April 27, 2025) at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York.
Mr. Zielinski was born November 17, 1957 in Batavia, a son of Jane (Cole) Zielinski of Elba and the late J. Frank Zielinski.
As a member of the Hagaman Volunteer Fire Department and 32 year...
William J Waldruff
Apr 22, 2025
William J. Waldruff passed away on April 22, 2025. Born September 20th, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Irene and Leo Waldruff of Potsdam, NY. Bill graduated from high school in 1957 and SUNY Canton ATC in 1960 with an Associate's Degree in Business Management. He was a veteran, serving 8 ½ years of active duty and attaining...
Alice L. Francis Bartz
Apr 20, 2025
Alice L. Francis-Bartz, passed away on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at the age of 96. Alice was born on May 13th, 1928, in West Barre. Alice was employed as a cook at the Batavia High School for over 20 years. She was a devout Christian and an active member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Batavia. Alice was preceded in...
Joyce M. Austin
Apr 19, 2025
Joyce M. Austin, of Elba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on Sunday, January 29th, 1928, in Pharr, Texas, Joyce lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Joyce was the cherished wife of the late Lowry M. Austin, with whom she farmed for over...
Elizabeth A. Vergamini
Apr 18, 2025
North Chili - Elizabeth A. Vergamini (Cummings), 72, of North Chili passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Mrs. Vergamini was born Wednesday, December 24, 1952 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Donald Cummings and Elizabeth (Fodge) Cummings. Her career as a registered nurse spanned 35 years, retiring from the Canandaigua VAMC. Liz enjoyed playing pickleball, walking, traveling and...
Leona Polk
Apr 18, 2025
Batavia- Leona Jean Polk, age 45 went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 18, 2025. Leona was born in Batavia, New York where she graduated from Batavia High School and obtained her Cosmetology License. Leona attended Genesee Community College. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church. She was employed as a...
Ellsworth E. Norton
Apr 16, 2025
Elba - Ellsworth E. “Chubby” Norton Jr, age 84 of Elba, NY passed away Wednesday the 16th of April 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 13th 1941 to the late Ellsworth and Francis Norton. Chubby loved his family and was proud of nothing more than the life he had built with his beloved...
Dillon Christopher Hale
Apr 16, 2025
Batavia - Dillon Christopher Hale, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Dillon was born on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2007 in Buffalo, a son of Larry Hale and Diane Mazur Hale of Batavia. Dillon was the happiest boy who always had a smile on his face and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He loved all Boston...
James M. Carpenter
Apr 11, 2025
James M. Carpenter, age 95, passed away at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida on April 11, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1929 in Pearl Creek, New York a son of the late Hollis and Mary Peyton Carpenter. Jim retired from GTE Sylvania in Batavia as a purchasing agent after 26 years of employment. Following his retirement...
