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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Philip A. Naas
Jun 20, 2026
Philip A. Naas passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice surrounded by his family following a short battle with Gioblastoma.He was born on June 24, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Wendell and Dorothy Patterson Naas.
He is survived by his wife of 62 Years, Judy Naas, son...
Lloyd Wayne Cacner
Jun 11, 2026
Lloyd Wayne Cacner, 90, of East Bethany and Mt. Morris, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2026, at Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville.
He was born on May 30, 1936, in Batavia, son of the late Lloyd Lewis and Marian (Cosway) Cacner.
Since 1963, Wayne was a devoted member, deacon, and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, where his faith has played an...
Joyce B Hart
Jun 8, 2026
Joyce Hart, lovingly known to family and friends as "Nana," passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her family following a sudden fall. She was 89 years old.
Born on June 18, 1936, to Russell Brimmer and Nathallia Hargrave Brimmer, Joyce grew up in LeRoy, New York, where she developed the values of faith, hard work, family,...
Marie R. Call
Jun 26, 2026
Marie R. Call, 96, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Marie was born on July 22, 1929, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Dr. Foster and Marie (Hauptli) Rulison. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Bee," she will be remembered for her gracious spirit, generosity, and grace.
She graduated from Nottingham High School...
Michael C. Brungard
Jun 21, 2026
Hamlin - Michael C. Brungard, 81 of Hamlin, passed away on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Mr. Brungard was born June 11, 1945 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clair and Josephine (Strickler) Brungard.He was a member of the Hamlin New Testament Church. Michael served his country honorably with the United...
Mark Weinreber
Jun 20, 2026
Mark D. Weinreber, 56, of Batavia, passed away suddenly, in his home, on June 20, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1969, in Lackawanna, a son of the late Lawrence R. Weinreber and Elizabeth (Healy) Weinreber.
Mark proudly served his community for many years as a firefighter with Hutchinson Hose Company in Williamsville and as an EMT, always willing to help...
Emily N. Perez
Jun 20, 2026
Emily N. Perez, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.She was born on April 30, 1941 in Utica, a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Rehm Northrop.In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working on jigsaw puzzles, and reading.Her husband, Digno C. Perez, passed away on December 9, 2021.She is...
Carol Dilcher
Jun 15, 2026
Carol (Hart) Dilcher, 82, of Oakfield, New York, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 15, 2026.
She was born on August 22, 1943, in Bergen, daughter of the late John and June (Thomas) Hart.
Carol graduated from Byron-Bergen High School in 1962 and, on July 1, 1966, married the love of her life, Charles Dilcher, beginning a devoted marriage filled...
Laimons Klava
Jun 14, 2026
Laimons Klava ,91, died after a brief illness on June 14, 2026 in Batavia in hospice care at UMMC
He immigrated from Latvia as a young teenager with his parents in 1950. The family settled in Batavia, learned English and became proud US citizens.
All three worked at Genesee Memorial Hospital (now UMMC). After high school in Batavia Laimons started...
Joseph A. Martinez
Jun 14, 2026
Pavilion - Joseph A. Martinez, 23 of Pavilion passed away on Sunday (June 14, 2026) in Stafford as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Joseph was born January 18, 2003 in Batavia, a son of Jose (Kristin) Martinez, Jr. of Englewood, Florida and Michelle (Timothy) Crawford of Batavia.Joseph was a handsome young man with a kind heart, a...
Richard C. Donath
Jun 13, 2026
Richard C. Donath, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster.He was born on January 23, 1942 in Buffalo, a son of the late Horace O. and Arliene L. Austin Donath.He served with the United States Navy from 1964-67 and worked as a mason for many years with the Rochester Bricklayers...
Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
Edward R. Doody, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Batavia - Edward R. Doody, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home with his family by his side.Ed was born on April 14, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Earl Ray and Jean Dean Doody.He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He dedicated...
Tamara Lynn Goetz
Jun 7, 2026
Tamara Lynn Goetz, 63, of Ontario, New York, and Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026.
Tammy was born on August 8, 1962, in Rochester, New York, to Harry S. Crosier and Beverly Crosier. She grew up in Bergen, New York, and graduated from Byron-Bergen High School.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years,...
William W Wakeman
Jun 6, 2026
Alabama's oldest teenager graduated to glory on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born and residing on Lewiston Road for all of his 88 years, Bill Wakeman lived, loved, and served his family and neighbors with generosity and joy.
Bill was born on October 5, 1937, to Edith Newton Wakeman and William Henry Wakeman, who trained him in the ways of self-sufficiency that...
Pauline May Crossett
Jun 4, 2026
Pauline May Crossett passed away peacefully at home on June 4th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1941, in Seaford, Delaware the fourth daughter of Viola (Bartz) Shattuck and Mervin Shattuck. Pauline shared stories of how she was her father's favorite and how he always carried her around on a pillow.
Because her family...
Samuel Duane Ferris
Jun 3, 2026
Alabama - Samuel Duane Ferris, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born on November 23, 1972 in Batavia, Samuel lived a life marked by love, dedication, humor, and kindness. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by the...
Walter L. Hejl
Jun 2, 2026
Walter L. Hejl, 92, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Batavia, New York.
Walter was a loving husband, step-father, and family man whose greatest joy in life was spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Donohue) Hejl; his step-son, Walter Hirtreiter, daughter in law Ping Chen, and many extended family members.
He was preceded...
Richard C. Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Richard C. Smith, aged 59, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Richard was born on March 5, 1967 in Lockport, son to Colleen K. Smith.
He had many fond memories of growing up on Edward Street in Batavia and made many lifelong friends there. Richard was honored to have spent much of his life being a coach to many...
Marianne Cupler
May 31, 2026
Marianne (Easton) Cupler, 66, of Wyoming, New York, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1959, in Batavia, daughter of the late Wilbur and Julia (Mickolaczyk) Easton.
Marianne was a woman with an open heart who welcomed everyone she met with kindness and compassion. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to...
Philip A. Naas
Jun 20, 2026
Philip A. Naas passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice surrounded by his family following a short battle with Gioblastoma.He was born on June 24, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Wendell and Dorothy Patterson Naas.
He is survived by his wife of 62 Years, Judy Naas, son...
Lloyd Wayne Cacner
Jun 11, 2026
Lloyd Wayne Cacner, 90, of East Bethany and Mt. Morris, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2026, at Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville.
He was born on May 30, 1936, in Batavia, son of the late Lloyd Lewis and Marian (Cosway) Cacner.
Since 1963, Wayne was a devoted member, deacon, and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, where his faith has played an...
Joyce B Hart
Jun 8, 2026
Joyce Hart, lovingly known to family and friends as "Nana," passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her family following a sudden fall. She was 89 years old.
Born on June 18, 1936, to Russell Brimmer and Nathallia Hargrave Brimmer, Joyce grew up in LeRoy, New York, where she developed the values of faith, hard work, family,...
Marie R. Call
Jun 26, 2026
Marie R. Call, 96, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Marie was born on July 22, 1929, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Dr. Foster and Marie (Hauptli) Rulison. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Bee," she will be remembered for her gracious spirit, generosity, and grace.
She graduated from Nottingham High School...
Michael C. Brungard
Jun 21, 2026
Hamlin - Michael C. Brungard, 81 of Hamlin, passed away on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Mr. Brungard was born June 11, 1945 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clair and Josephine (Strickler) Brungard.He was a member of the Hamlin New Testament Church. Michael served his country honorably with the United...
Mark Weinreber
Jun 20, 2026
Mark D. Weinreber, 56, of Batavia, passed away suddenly, in his home, on June 20, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1969, in Lackawanna, a son of the late Lawrence R. Weinreber and Elizabeth (Healy) Weinreber.
Mark proudly served his community for many years as a firefighter with Hutchinson Hose Company in Williamsville and as an EMT, always willing to help...
Emily N. Perez
Jun 20, 2026
Emily N. Perez, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.She was born on April 30, 1941 in Utica, a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Rehm Northrop.In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working on jigsaw puzzles, and reading.Her husband, Digno C. Perez, passed away on December 9, 2021.She is...
Carol Dilcher
Jun 15, 2026
Carol (Hart) Dilcher, 82, of Oakfield, New York, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 15, 2026.
She was born on August 22, 1943, in Bergen, daughter of the late John and June (Thomas) Hart.
Carol graduated from Byron-Bergen High School in 1962 and, on July 1, 1966, married the love of her life, Charles Dilcher, beginning a devoted marriage filled...
Laimons Klava
Jun 14, 2026
Laimons Klava ,91, died after a brief illness on June 14, 2026 in Batavia in hospice care at UMMC
He immigrated from Latvia as a young teenager with his parents in 1950. The family settled in Batavia, learned English and became proud US citizens.
All three worked at Genesee Memorial Hospital (now UMMC). After high school in Batavia Laimons started...
Joseph A. Martinez
Jun 14, 2026
Pavilion - Joseph A. Martinez, 23 of Pavilion passed away on Sunday (June 14, 2026) in Stafford as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Joseph was born January 18, 2003 in Batavia, a son of Jose (Kristin) Martinez, Jr. of Englewood, Florida and Michelle (Timothy) Crawford of Batavia.Joseph was a handsome young man with a kind heart, a...
Richard C. Donath
Jun 13, 2026
Richard C. Donath, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster.He was born on January 23, 1942 in Buffalo, a son of the late Horace O. and Arliene L. Austin Donath.He served with the United States Navy from 1964-67 and worked as a mason for many years with the Rochester Bricklayers...
Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
Edward R. Doody, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Batavia - Edward R. Doody, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home with his family by his side.Ed was born on April 14, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Earl Ray and Jean Dean Doody.He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He dedicated...
Tamara Lynn Goetz
Jun 7, 2026
Tamara Lynn Goetz, 63, of Ontario, New York, and Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026.
Tammy was born on August 8, 1962, in Rochester, New York, to Harry S. Crosier and Beverly Crosier. She grew up in Bergen, New York, and graduated from Byron-Bergen High School.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years,...
William W Wakeman
Jun 6, 2026
Alabama's oldest teenager graduated to glory on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born and residing on Lewiston Road for all of his 88 years, Bill Wakeman lived, loved, and served his family and neighbors with generosity and joy.
Bill was born on October 5, 1937, to Edith Newton Wakeman and William Henry Wakeman, who trained him in the ways of self-sufficiency that...
Pauline May Crossett
Jun 4, 2026
Pauline May Crossett passed away peacefully at home on June 4th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1941, in Seaford, Delaware the fourth daughter of Viola (Bartz) Shattuck and Mervin Shattuck. Pauline shared stories of how she was her father's favorite and how he always carried her around on a pillow.
Because her family...
Samuel Duane Ferris
Jun 3, 2026
Alabama - Samuel Duane Ferris, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born on November 23, 1972 in Batavia, Samuel lived a life marked by love, dedication, humor, and kindness. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by the...
Walter L. Hejl
Jun 2, 2026
Walter L. Hejl, 92, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Batavia, New York.
Walter was a loving husband, step-father, and family man whose greatest joy in life was spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Donohue) Hejl; his step-son, Walter Hirtreiter, daughter in law Ping Chen, and many extended family members.
He was preceded...
Richard C. Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Richard C. Smith, aged 59, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Richard was born on March 5, 1967 in Lockport, son to Colleen K. Smith.
He had many fond memories of growing up on Edward Street in Batavia and made many lifelong friends there. Richard was honored to have spent much of his life being a coach to many...
Marianne Cupler
May 31, 2026
Marianne (Easton) Cupler, 66, of Wyoming, New York, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1959, in Batavia, daughter of the late Wilbur and Julia (Mickolaczyk) Easton.
Marianne was a woman with an open heart who welcomed everyone she met with kindness and compassion. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to...
