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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Michael A. Curran
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael A. Curran, who departed this life on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on May 18, 1950, in Rochester, a son of the late Fred and Charlotte Glogowski Curran. Michael was a dedicated employee at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, where he...
Maryanne Dugan
Oct 27, 2025
Maryanne Dugan, a lifelong resident of Batavia, New York, peacefully passed away at Crossroads House on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on February 3rd, 1944, in Batavia, Maryanne was a cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Marchese. Maryanne's life was full of love and laughter shared...
Richard John Allen
Oct 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard John Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Richard passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at the age of 87.
He was born on Thursday, August 18th, 1938, in Rochester, to the late Glenn J. Allen and Ruth Ricther Allen. He is predeceased by his first wife,...
Michael J. Choate
Sep 24, 2025
Michael Jon Choate passed away on September 24, 2025. A lifelong sports and outdoor enthusiast, he found joy in tennis, golf, softball, basketball, bowling, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, and making cherished annual trips with his family to the Outer Banks, NC. For over 40 years, Mike served as Oakfield’s beloved town pharmacist, becoming a well-known and deeply valued member...
Penny J. DiFilippo
Oct 22, 2025
Penny J. DiFilippo, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at the age of 72. She was born on December 16th, 1952 in Batavia. Penny dedicated 20 years of her career to the Batavia City Schools, where she worked in food service. She recently retired, looking forward to spending more time with her loved ones and indulging in...
Sheila Meyer
Oct 21, 2025
Sheila Meyer, age 68, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born on September 30, 1957. A daughter of the late Wendall Wheaton and Ruth Recktenwald, and wife of the Late James Meyer (2019). She was a loving mother who cherished her family. Sheila enjoyed riding motorcycles, being...
LaVern "Barney" F. Bernard Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
LaVern F. Bernard, Jr., affectionately known as "Barney," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on Sunday, June 28th, 1931, in Corfu, Barney was a longtime resident of Batavia. Barney was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his sons, James E. (Cheri) Bernard of Topeka, KS, and Joseph P....
Penny McDaniel
Oct 13, 2025
Penny McDaniel, age 78, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. Penny was born on September 29, 1947, a daughter of the late William and Anabelle (Selfrig) Smith. She was a loving mother who cherished her family. Penny enjoyed crocheting, making earrings, crafts, and playing bingo. Penny is survived by her children,...
Jean E. Smith
Oct 11, 2025
Jean E. Smith, a lifelong resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at the age of 88 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Born on July 3rd, 1937, in Batavia, Jean was a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Anawald Russell. Jean spent much of her career as a waitress at local establishments, including...
Paul William Lamprecht
Oct 10, 2025
Paul Lamprecht, age 81, of Batavia, formerly of Cheektowaga and Alden, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. Born in Buffalo on August 30, 1944, Paul was the youngest son of the late Alois and Matilde (Verth) Lamprecht. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster and went on...
Betty L. Gantt
Oct 7, 2025
Betty L. (White) Gantt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on Friday, March 25th, 1938, in Hartford, Ohio, Betty was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Raymond V. White and Carrie McDonald White, her beloved husband, Wayne C. Gantt, and her brother, Robert...
Stanley R. May III
Oct 3, 2025
Batavia - Stanley R. May, III, 83 of Batavia passed away on Friday, (October 3, 2025) at Crossroads House. Mr. May was born April 27, 1942 in Rochester, a son of the late Stanley May, II and Alfreda (Rutkowski) May. Stan was a well known car salesman for many years in Batavia and later owned his own dealership, PamStan Motors,...
Ronald Rumble
Oct 1, 2025
Ronald Rumble, age 74, of Oakfield passed away peacefully October 1, 2025, at Hildebrant Hospice Care Facility, Rochester. He was born December 12, 1950, in Batavia to the late Donald and Mildred (Prentice) Rumble, and brother to the late Sharon Glover. Ron graduated from Elba High School and went on to marry Kathleen Fisher, on August 2, 1975. He was...
Earle C. Beach
Sep 30, 2025
Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Western New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY, on January 27, 1934, the third child of the late Allen and Blanche (Smith) Beach. He was a graduate of Elba Central School and Ithaca College....
Francis E. Williams
Sep 26, 2025
Francis E. Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Watertown, on August 31, 1941, a son of the late Walter and Amber Ward Williams. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a testament to his enduring spirit and love for his...
Kay N. Scroger
Sep 21, 2025
Kay N. Scroger, lifelong resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Batavia, NY, Kay lived a life dedicated to education, community service, and family. A graduate of Elba Central School and SUNY Potsdam, Kay was a devoted first-grade teacher at Oakfield Alabama Central School for over 30 years. Kay...
James R. Hofmann
Sep 20, 2025
James (Jim) R. Hofmann, 87 of Attica, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was born March 21, 1938, in Batavia to the late Ernest H. and Cora L. (Lewis) Hofmann.
He is preceded in death by wife Margaret A. (Buckenmeyer) Hofmann, stepbrothers Laverne Hofmann and William Reed, and...
Charles Baxter
Sep 20, 2025
Charles Baxter, 80, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. Mr. Baxter was born on May 13, 1945, in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Herbert and Ettabelle (Wilson) Baxter, and father of the late Jennifer Claire Baxter. Charles was a past member at Scopano’s bowling leagues. He enjoyed golfing and...
Paul D. Lord
Sep 10, 2025
Paul Lord entered the world on May 11, 1951, the youngest of six children born to Frank and Ruth Lord. Born in Batavia, he spent most of his childhood there and quickly developed a passion for racing alongside his brothers. From ages 9–16, Paul competed in go-kart circuits at both Limerock and Kelly, ultimately becoming a two-time national champion. At...
Leon J. Borowski
Sep 10, 2025
Leon J. Borowski, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 5th, 1947, in Corbera, Germany, Leon was adopted by the late Robert and Naomi Hilliard Simms. Leon worked for many years at Star Markets before joining Tops Friendly Markets in LeRoy. A proud veteran, Leon served in the United...
Michael A. Curran
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael A. Curran, who departed this life on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on May 18, 1950, in Rochester, a son of the late Fred and Charlotte Glogowski Curran. Michael was a dedicated employee at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, where he...
Maryanne Dugan
Oct 27, 2025
Maryanne Dugan, a lifelong resident of Batavia, New York, peacefully passed away at Crossroads House on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on February 3rd, 1944, in Batavia, Maryanne was a cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Marchese. Maryanne's life was full of love and laughter shared...
Richard John Allen
Oct 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard John Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Richard passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at the age of 87.
He was born on Thursday, August 18th, 1938, in Rochester, to the late Glenn J. Allen and Ruth Ricther Allen. He is predeceased by his first wife,...
Michael J. Choate
Sep 24, 2025
Michael Jon Choate passed away on September 24, 2025. A lifelong sports and outdoor enthusiast, he found joy in tennis, golf, softball, basketball, bowling, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, and making cherished annual trips with his family to the Outer Banks, NC. For over 40 years, Mike served as Oakfield’s beloved town pharmacist, becoming a well-known and deeply valued member...
Penny J. DiFilippo
Oct 22, 2025
Penny J. DiFilippo, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at the age of 72. She was born on December 16th, 1952 in Batavia. Penny dedicated 20 years of her career to the Batavia City Schools, where she worked in food service. She recently retired, looking forward to spending more time with her loved ones and indulging in...
Sheila Meyer
Oct 21, 2025
Sheila Meyer, age 68, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born on September 30, 1957. A daughter of the late Wendall Wheaton and Ruth Recktenwald, and wife of the Late James Meyer (2019). She was a loving mother who cherished her family. Sheila enjoyed riding motorcycles, being...
LaVern "Barney" F. Bernard Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
LaVern F. Bernard, Jr., affectionately known as "Barney," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on Sunday, June 28th, 1931, in Corfu, Barney was a longtime resident of Batavia. Barney was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his sons, James E. (Cheri) Bernard of Topeka, KS, and Joseph P....
Penny McDaniel
Oct 13, 2025
Penny McDaniel, age 78, of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. Penny was born on September 29, 1947, a daughter of the late William and Anabelle (Selfrig) Smith. She was a loving mother who cherished her family. Penny enjoyed crocheting, making earrings, crafts, and playing bingo. Penny is survived by her children,...
Jean E. Smith
Oct 11, 2025
Jean E. Smith, a lifelong resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at the age of 88 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Born on July 3rd, 1937, in Batavia, Jean was a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Anawald Russell. Jean spent much of her career as a waitress at local establishments, including...
Paul William Lamprecht
Oct 10, 2025
Paul Lamprecht, age 81, of Batavia, formerly of Cheektowaga and Alden, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. Born in Buffalo on August 30, 1944, Paul was the youngest son of the late Alois and Matilde (Verth) Lamprecht. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster and went on...
Betty L. Gantt
Oct 7, 2025
Betty L. (White) Gantt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on Friday, March 25th, 1938, in Hartford, Ohio, Betty was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Raymond V. White and Carrie McDonald White, her beloved husband, Wayne C. Gantt, and her brother, Robert...
Stanley R. May III
Oct 3, 2025
Batavia - Stanley R. May, III, 83 of Batavia passed away on Friday, (October 3, 2025) at Crossroads House. Mr. May was born April 27, 1942 in Rochester, a son of the late Stanley May, II and Alfreda (Rutkowski) May. Stan was a well known car salesman for many years in Batavia and later owned his own dealership, PamStan Motors,...
Ronald Rumble
Oct 1, 2025
Ronald Rumble, age 74, of Oakfield passed away peacefully October 1, 2025, at Hildebrant Hospice Care Facility, Rochester. He was born December 12, 1950, in Batavia to the late Donald and Mildred (Prentice) Rumble, and brother to the late Sharon Glover. Ron graduated from Elba High School and went on to marry Kathleen Fisher, on August 2, 1975. He was...
Earle C. Beach
Sep 30, 2025
Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Western New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY, on January 27, 1934, the third child of the late Allen and Blanche (Smith) Beach. He was a graduate of Elba Central School and Ithaca College....
Francis E. Williams
Sep 26, 2025
Francis E. Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Watertown, on August 31, 1941, a son of the late Walter and Amber Ward Williams. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a testament to his enduring spirit and love for his...
Kay N. Scroger
Sep 21, 2025
Kay N. Scroger, lifelong resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Batavia, NY, Kay lived a life dedicated to education, community service, and family. A graduate of Elba Central School and SUNY Potsdam, Kay was a devoted first-grade teacher at Oakfield Alabama Central School for over 30 years. Kay...
James R. Hofmann
Sep 20, 2025
James (Jim) R. Hofmann, 87 of Attica, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was born March 21, 1938, in Batavia to the late Ernest H. and Cora L. (Lewis) Hofmann.
He is preceded in death by wife Margaret A. (Buckenmeyer) Hofmann, stepbrothers Laverne Hofmann and William Reed, and...
Charles Baxter
Sep 20, 2025
Charles Baxter, 80, of Oakfield, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia. Mr. Baxter was born on May 13, 1945, in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Herbert and Ettabelle (Wilson) Baxter, and father of the late Jennifer Claire Baxter. Charles was a past member at Scopano’s bowling leagues. He enjoyed golfing and...
Paul D. Lord
Sep 10, 2025
Paul Lord entered the world on May 11, 1951, the youngest of six children born to Frank and Ruth Lord. Born in Batavia, he spent most of his childhood there and quickly developed a passion for racing alongside his brothers. From ages 9–16, Paul competed in go-kart circuits at both Limerock and Kelly, ultimately becoming a two-time national champion. At...
Leon J. Borowski
Sep 10, 2025
Leon J. Borowski, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 5th, 1947, in Corbera, Germany, Leon was adopted by the late Robert and Naomi Hilliard Simms. Leon worked for many years at Star Markets before joining Tops Friendly Markets in LeRoy. A proud veteran, Leon served in the United...
