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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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John M McGee
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John M. McGee, who died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 84. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born on July 23, 1941, in Auburn, New York, to...
Douglas W. Hooper
Feb 3, 2026
Douglas W. Hooper, known to many as Doug, was born on September 30, 1948, to Derwood and Shirley Hooper. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakewood area and a proud graduate of Southwestern Central School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, Doug attended Jamestown Community College. Doug’s strong work ethic began early. His first job was as a paperboy in...
David H. Hale
Feb 1, 2026
Batavia - David H. Hale, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on February 27, 194,8 in Batavia, son of the late Richard and Evalena Hale. David was known as the mayor of Rose Road and later as "Scooter" to his friends at the nursing home. He...
JoAnn Elliott
Jan 29, 2026
Bergen - JoAnn Elliott (Cookie), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on Saturday, November 13th, 1943, in Batavia. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Viola Brynarski Goundrey, siblings, Robert and Michelle and her beloved spouse, Paul Nesbitt Sr.,...
Francis G Bates
Jan 28, 2026
Francis (Frank) G. Bates, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home in Bergen, NY. Born on November 2, 1950, in Batavia, New York, Frank lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community. A lifelong resident of New York, Frank graduated from Byron-Bergen High...
Linda Jean Coleman
Jan 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Jean Coleman. Born on May 18th, 1948, in Oswego, Linda peacefully departed this life on January 28th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Linda dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her professional and personal life. She was a devoted House Manager at Lifetime Assistance in Brockport,...
John H. Summers
Jan 26, 2026
Oakfield - John H. Summers, age 83, lifelong truck driver made his final trip home to be with his wife, Myrna on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1942 in Fairmont, West Virginia, son of the late Albert Summers and Lula Slater Summers. John worked as an over the road truck driver for Concrete Delivery in...
Carol Shellman Wright
Jan 26, 2026
Carol S. Wright passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 73 years Donald A Wright. She leaves behind (2) daughters Lynn (Lou) Spiotti, Jan (Jeff) Langswager as well as (4) grandchildren Chris (Paige) Langswager, Nick (Elizabeth) Langswager, Kristen (Mike) Tompkins, Lisa (Billy) Johnsen, (7) great-grandchildren, and many nieces...
Rose Marie Hutchinson
Jan 24, 2026
Rose Marie Hutchinson, 77, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at her home in Batavia.
She was born on February 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Carrican) Nuciola.
Rose was the beloved matriarch of her family, whose kitchen was the heart of every holiday gathering. She lovingly prepared meals for each celebration, from Italian...
Nancy Welker
Jan 23, 2026
Nancy L. Welker, 79, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with COPD on January 23rd, 2026. Nancy was born in Batavia, N.Y. in 1946, to Gerald and Lucille Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Welker; sisters, Carol (Paul) Sherwood and Denise Ellis. Nancy was a proud mother and grandmother. She is...
Helen Smith
Jan 16, 2026
Batavia - Helen Ada Smith, formerly of Pearl Street Road and resident of the Manor House, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 103 years old.
Born on June 2, 1922, in Stafford, NY, daughter of the late Merrill W. Weller and Harriet C. Miner Weller, and wife of the late...
Carolyn Harl
Jan 11, 2026
BATAVIA — Carolyn Harl, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Jan. 11, 2026. Carolyn was born in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 16, 1932, a Daughter of the late Kenneth and Ada (McVoy) Harl. She enjoyed baking, reading, and frequently visited the library, where she loved working on crossword puzzles. She had a...
James Crimes
Jan 10, 2026
Batavia- James Crimes, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2026. James was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, on Tuesday, March 4, 1958, a son of the late Billie and Annie (Miles) Crimes. He dedicated many years of faithful service as a laundry handler with...
Rose B. DiSalvo
Jan 9, 2026
Batavia - Mrs. Rose B. (Ritter) DiSalvo, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Batavia, daughter of the late John Ritter and Charlotte Potrzebowski Dahlquist. Rose worked along with her husband for many years as the co-owner of DiSalvo Shoe Store, Inc. She...
Arline Bank
Jan 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arline Bank, who departed this life peacefully from natural causes on January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 5, 1944, in Buffalo, New York,Arline spent her life dedicated to her family and community. Arline was a proud resident of Elba, New York, where she was...
Fay Morith
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fay Carolyn Pogel/ Morith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Wolcottsville community. Fay was born on June 6, 1937, in Lockport, NY, and she peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026.Fay spent her life embracing the role of a devoted homemaker, nurturing her family with unwavering love and...
Martin C. La May
Jan 1, 2026
Bergen - Martin C. La May, 75 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, (January 1, 2026) at home of natural causes. Mr. La May was born October 6, 1950 in Rochester, a son of the late Armand La May Sr. and Elinor (Ranfone) La May. Marty coached hockey, taught his daughters how to use tools, and how to read maps...
Daniel Joseph Cummings
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Joseph Cummings age 73 a longtime resident of South Byron passed away at UMMC on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Joseph and Marcella (Haseman) Cummings on November 22, 1952. Dan’s family moved to Buffalo during his teens where he graduated from Clarence High School in 1970. He remained...
Arne Zipkin
Dec 28, 2025
Batavia - Arne H. Zipkin, 77 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, (December 28, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility. Mr. Zipkin was born May 12, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Phillip and Ida (Cohen) Zipkin. As a lifelong Batavian, Arne took great pride in his hometown and the many friendships he built throughout...
Sally Dioguardi
Dec 28, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Sally (Comins) Dioguardi, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by love. Sally was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, a proud great-grandmother, and a beloved great-great-grandmother. Across generations, she was a steady presence—offering wisdom, warmth, and unconditional love to all who called...
John M McGee
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John M. McGee, who died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 84. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born on July 23, 1941, in Auburn, New York, to...
Douglas W. Hooper
Feb 3, 2026
Douglas W. Hooper, known to many as Doug, was born on September 30, 1948, to Derwood and Shirley Hooper. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakewood area and a proud graduate of Southwestern Central School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, Doug attended Jamestown Community College. Doug’s strong work ethic began early. His first job was as a paperboy in...
David H. Hale
Feb 1, 2026
Batavia - David H. Hale, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on February 27, 194,8 in Batavia, son of the late Richard and Evalena Hale. David was known as the mayor of Rose Road and later as "Scooter" to his friends at the nursing home. He...
JoAnn Elliott
Jan 29, 2026
Bergen - JoAnn Elliott (Cookie), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on Saturday, November 13th, 1943, in Batavia. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Viola Brynarski Goundrey, siblings, Robert and Michelle and her beloved spouse, Paul Nesbitt Sr.,...
Francis G Bates
Jan 28, 2026
Francis (Frank) G. Bates, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home in Bergen, NY. Born on November 2, 1950, in Batavia, New York, Frank lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community. A lifelong resident of New York, Frank graduated from Byron-Bergen High...
Linda Jean Coleman
Jan 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Jean Coleman. Born on May 18th, 1948, in Oswego, Linda peacefully departed this life on January 28th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Linda dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her professional and personal life. She was a devoted House Manager at Lifetime Assistance in Brockport,...
John H. Summers
Jan 26, 2026
Oakfield - John H. Summers, age 83, lifelong truck driver made his final trip home to be with his wife, Myrna on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1942 in Fairmont, West Virginia, son of the late Albert Summers and Lula Slater Summers. John worked as an over the road truck driver for Concrete Delivery in...
Carol Shellman Wright
Jan 26, 2026
Carol S. Wright passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 73 years Donald A Wright. She leaves behind (2) daughters Lynn (Lou) Spiotti, Jan (Jeff) Langswager as well as (4) grandchildren Chris (Paige) Langswager, Nick (Elizabeth) Langswager, Kristen (Mike) Tompkins, Lisa (Billy) Johnsen, (7) great-grandchildren, and many nieces...
Rose Marie Hutchinson
Jan 24, 2026
Rose Marie Hutchinson, 77, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at her home in Batavia.
She was born on February 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Carrican) Nuciola.
Rose was the beloved matriarch of her family, whose kitchen was the heart of every holiday gathering. She lovingly prepared meals for each celebration, from Italian...
Nancy Welker
Jan 23, 2026
Nancy L. Welker, 79, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with COPD on January 23rd, 2026. Nancy was born in Batavia, N.Y. in 1946, to Gerald and Lucille Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Welker; sisters, Carol (Paul) Sherwood and Denise Ellis. Nancy was a proud mother and grandmother. She is...
Helen Smith
Jan 16, 2026
Batavia - Helen Ada Smith, formerly of Pearl Street Road and resident of the Manor House, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 103 years old.
Born on June 2, 1922, in Stafford, NY, daughter of the late Merrill W. Weller and Harriet C. Miner Weller, and wife of the late...
Carolyn Harl
Jan 11, 2026
BATAVIA — Carolyn Harl, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Jan. 11, 2026. Carolyn was born in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 16, 1932, a Daughter of the late Kenneth and Ada (McVoy) Harl. She enjoyed baking, reading, and frequently visited the library, where she loved working on crossword puzzles. She had a...
James Crimes
Jan 10, 2026
Batavia- James Crimes, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2026. James was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, on Tuesday, March 4, 1958, a son of the late Billie and Annie (Miles) Crimes. He dedicated many years of faithful service as a laundry handler with...
Rose B. DiSalvo
Jan 9, 2026
Batavia - Mrs. Rose B. (Ritter) DiSalvo, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Batavia, daughter of the late John Ritter and Charlotte Potrzebowski Dahlquist. Rose worked along with her husband for many years as the co-owner of DiSalvo Shoe Store, Inc. She...
Arline Bank
Jan 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arline Bank, who departed this life peacefully from natural causes on January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 5, 1944, in Buffalo, New York,Arline spent her life dedicated to her family and community. Arline was a proud resident of Elba, New York, where she was...
Fay Morith
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fay Carolyn Pogel/ Morith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Wolcottsville community. Fay was born on June 6, 1937, in Lockport, NY, and she peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026.Fay spent her life embracing the role of a devoted homemaker, nurturing her family with unwavering love and...
Martin C. La May
Jan 1, 2026
Bergen - Martin C. La May, 75 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, (January 1, 2026) at home of natural causes. Mr. La May was born October 6, 1950 in Rochester, a son of the late Armand La May Sr. and Elinor (Ranfone) La May. Marty coached hockey, taught his daughters how to use tools, and how to read maps...
Daniel Joseph Cummings
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Joseph Cummings age 73 a longtime resident of South Byron passed away at UMMC on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Joseph and Marcella (Haseman) Cummings on November 22, 1952. Dan’s family moved to Buffalo during his teens where he graduated from Clarence High School in 1970. He remained...
Arne Zipkin
Dec 28, 2025
Batavia - Arne H. Zipkin, 77 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, (December 28, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility. Mr. Zipkin was born May 12, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Phillip and Ida (Cohen) Zipkin. As a lifelong Batavian, Arne took great pride in his hometown and the many friendships he built throughout...
Sally Dioguardi
Dec 28, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Sally (Comins) Dioguardi, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by love. Sally was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, a proud great-grandmother, and a beloved great-great-grandmother. Across generations, she was a steady presence—offering wisdom, warmth, and unconditional love to all who called...
