Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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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...
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...
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...
Beverly J Shear
Apr 11, 2025
Batavia- Beverly Jane Shear, age 99, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Beverly was born on October 19, 1925 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late James and Elsie (Schultz) Shear. She graduated from Batavia High School and soon after started her career at P. W. Minor as a...
Carol J. Wilkosz
Apr 11, 2025
Carol J. Wilkosz, aged 67, passed away on Friday, April 11th, 2025, in her home in Oakfield. Born on Saturday, December 21st, 1957, Carol brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Carol was a trailblazer and a woman of many accomplishments. She proudly graduated from Erie Community College, where she became the first woman in Genesee County to...
Allan C. Stevens
Apr 5, 2025
Batavia - Allan C. Stevens, of Batavia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025, just shy of his 82nd birthday at Rochester General Hospital. Born on Wednesday, April 21, 1943, in Niagara Falls, New York, Allan was a devoted husband, gifted educator, and passionate gardener whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on all who...
Gail A Ward
Apr 3, 2025
Rochester– Gail Ann Ward, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 3 2025, at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. Gail was born on October 1, 1948 in Rochester, New York, a daughter of the late Charles & Mabel (Kent) Taggart. She was a long time member of the Bergen United Methodist Church. Gail was a caring and generous woman who freely...
Dixie Jane (Haring) Hartley
Mar 29, 2025
Dixie passed away peacefully at The Grand Nursing Home in Batavia on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Dixie was born December 14, 1923 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Samuel Westbrook (Westy) Haring and Muriel (Hals25ein) Haring. Her loving husband, Richard Vance Hartley passed away in 2012 and her two sisters, Musette Haring and Judy Post, predeceased her. Survivors include:...
Everett P. McClelland
Mar 21, 2025
Everett P. McClelland, left us peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 21st, 2025. He was born in Batavia on Tuesday, May 6th, 1952. Everett was a cherished member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a staple in the church choir. A true fan of the Buffalo Bills, Everett spent many weekends attending games with his dear friend and former...
Allan J. Kropf
Mar 20, 2025
MEDINA - Allan J. Kropf, 91, of Medina died March 20 at Medina Memorial Hospital, under Hospice care, after undergoing surgery for a broken hip. Allan was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Howard and Ethel (Hoolihan) Kropf. He graduated in 1951 from Barker High School and joined the Naval Air Reserve at Niagara...
Joyce Sands
Mar 20, 2025
Bergen – Joyce Ann Sands, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on March 25, 1942 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late Robert & Mildred (Ames) Sloper. She was a long time member of the Eastern Star and United Methodist Church. Joyce loved...
Wanda Lee Sage Gilbert
Mar 20, 2025
Wanda Lee Sage Gilbert, 81, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her son, Daniel, on March 20th, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Wanda was born on March 14th,1944 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of the late Carl and Beatrice Sage. She married Ronald E. Gilbert on January 12th, 1963, with whom...
Donald E. Hulse Sr.
Mar 15, 2025
Caledonia - Donald E. Hulse Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on Wednesday, August 6, 1947, in the serene town of Blue Hill, Maine, Donald peacefully departed this world on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, exemplifying dedication,...
Kathleen M. Hyde
Mar 14, 2025
Kathleen M. Hyde, of Byron, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Batavia, on April 30th, 1949, Kathleen led a life full of love, service, and dedication to her community and family. Kathleen was a cherished member of the Northgate Free Methodist Church, where she was actively involved in the Saturday Night...
Carol Ann Houseknecht
Mar 9, 2025
Batavia- Carol Ann Houseknecht, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Batavia, on Friday, December 31st, 1937, Carol spent her entire life embracing the community she dearly loved. Carol was the beloved wife of Charles S. Houseknecht, with whom she shared nearly...
Stephen Davis Sr
Mar 2, 2025
Stephen Mark Davis Sr., age 53, of Oakfield, NY, passed away on March 2, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on November 9, 1971 in Buffalo, a beloved son of the late Charles and Virginia (Perkins) Davis. Stephen worked as a paramedic and as a security guard for many years...
Donald Patrick Powell Sr.
Feb 26, 2025
ROCHESTER – Donald Patrick Powell Sr., a devoted family man, military veteran, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY, at the age of 84. Born on August 6, 1940, in Niagara Falls, NY, Donald lived a life defined by his unwavering dedication to God, his country, his family, and his...
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...
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...
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...
Beverly J Shear
Apr 11, 2025
Batavia- Beverly Jane Shear, age 99, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Beverly was born on October 19, 1925 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late James and Elsie (Schultz) Shear. She graduated from Batavia High School and soon after started her career at P. W. Minor as a...
Carol J. Wilkosz
Apr 11, 2025
Carol J. Wilkosz, aged 67, passed away on Friday, April 11th, 2025, in her home in Oakfield. Born on Saturday, December 21st, 1957, Carol brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Carol was a trailblazer and a woman of many accomplishments. She proudly graduated from Erie Community College, where she became the first woman in Genesee County to...
Allan C. Stevens
Apr 5, 2025
Batavia - Allan C. Stevens, of Batavia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025, just shy of his 82nd birthday at Rochester General Hospital. Born on Wednesday, April 21, 1943, in Niagara Falls, New York, Allan was a devoted husband, gifted educator, and passionate gardener whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on all who...
Gail A Ward
Apr 3, 2025
Rochester– Gail Ann Ward, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 3 2025, at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. Gail was born on October 1, 1948 in Rochester, New York, a daughter of the late Charles & Mabel (Kent) Taggart. She was a long time member of the Bergen United Methodist Church. Gail was a caring and generous woman who freely...
Dixie Jane (Haring) Hartley
Mar 29, 2025
Dixie passed away peacefully at The Grand Nursing Home in Batavia on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Dixie was born December 14, 1923 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Samuel Westbrook (Westy) Haring and Muriel (Hals25ein) Haring. Her loving husband, Richard Vance Hartley passed away in 2012 and her two sisters, Musette Haring and Judy Post, predeceased her. Survivors include:...
Everett P. McClelland
Mar 21, 2025
Everett P. McClelland, left us peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 21st, 2025. He was born in Batavia on Tuesday, May 6th, 1952. Everett was a cherished member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a staple in the church choir. A true fan of the Buffalo Bills, Everett spent many weekends attending games with his dear friend and former...
Allan J. Kropf
Mar 20, 2025
MEDINA - Allan J. Kropf, 91, of Medina died March 20 at Medina Memorial Hospital, under Hospice care, after undergoing surgery for a broken hip. Allan was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Howard and Ethel (Hoolihan) Kropf. He graduated in 1951 from Barker High School and joined the Naval Air Reserve at Niagara...
Joyce Sands
Mar 20, 2025
Bergen – Joyce Ann Sands, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on March 25, 1942 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late Robert & Mildred (Ames) Sloper. She was a long time member of the Eastern Star and United Methodist Church. Joyce loved...
Wanda Lee Sage Gilbert
Mar 20, 2025
Wanda Lee Sage Gilbert, 81, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her son, Daniel, on March 20th, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Wanda was born on March 14th,1944 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of the late Carl and Beatrice Sage. She married Ronald E. Gilbert on January 12th, 1963, with whom...
Donald E. Hulse Sr.
Mar 15, 2025
Caledonia - Donald E. Hulse Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on Wednesday, August 6, 1947, in the serene town of Blue Hill, Maine, Donald peacefully departed this world on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, exemplifying dedication,...
Kathleen M. Hyde
Mar 14, 2025
Kathleen M. Hyde, of Byron, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Batavia, on April 30th, 1949, Kathleen led a life full of love, service, and dedication to her community and family. Kathleen was a cherished member of the Northgate Free Methodist Church, where she was actively involved in the Saturday Night...
Carol Ann Houseknecht
Mar 9, 2025
Batavia- Carol Ann Houseknecht, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Batavia, on Friday, December 31st, 1937, Carol spent her entire life embracing the community she dearly loved. Carol was the beloved wife of Charles S. Houseknecht, with whom she shared nearly...
Stephen Davis Sr
Mar 2, 2025
Stephen Mark Davis Sr., age 53, of Oakfield, NY, passed away on March 2, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on November 9, 1971 in Buffalo, a beloved son of the late Charles and Virginia (Perkins) Davis. Stephen worked as a paramedic and as a security guard for many years...
Donald Patrick Powell Sr.
Feb 26, 2025
ROCHESTER – Donald Patrick Powell Sr., a devoted family man, military veteran, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY, at the age of 84. Born on August 6, 1940, in Niagara Falls, NY, Donald lived a life defined by his unwavering dedication to God, his country, his family, and his...
