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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Freda L. Baxter
Jun 5, 2025
Freda L. Baxter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the age of 100. Freda was born on October 7th, 1924, in Irondequoit, to the late Ada Downing Rockefeller and John Rockefeller. Freda lived a full and vibrant life, finding joy in the simple pleasures of reading, arts and crafts, and traveling. She was particularly adventurous, taking to...
William R. Ireland
Jun 3, 2025
William R. Ireland, 75, of Batavia, N.Y., passed away on June 3, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s disease for several years. Born in Medina, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 1950, William was a son of the late William N. and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Kathleen (Kevin) Manne; grandson, Logan Manne; and sisters Janice Ireland...
Catherine Marie Bauer
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Bauer, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2025 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Florence (McPortland) Bauer and niece of a loving couple, who raised her like their own, the late Irving and Nellie (Weick) McPortland. Marie graduated from Batavia High School in 1950, attended...
Larry Merritt
May 30, 2025
Larry Holden Merritt, age 75, of Batavia passed away on May 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on May 25, 1950, a son of the late Larry H. Merritt Sr. and Concetta (Merritt) White. Larry graduated from Batavia High School and went on to work in the family business, Mr. Decal, Batavia. He enjoyed playing guitar,...
Robert A. Smallman MD
May 29, 2025
Robert A. Smallman, M.D., of Canandaigua, New York, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born September 14, 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Smallman of Batavia, New York. Bob grew up in the Town of Corfu where he played basketball at Corfu High School. During high school...
Angeline G. Barone
May 29, 2025
Batavia - Angeline G. Barone, age 90, longtime resident of Jackson Street in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born Saturday, December 15th, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Cologero and Sarafina Ianello Calandra. A longtime member of Ascension Parish, she enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies, ceramics and trips to...
Paul J. Witkowski
May 28, 2025
Pembroke - Paul J. Witkowski, 66 of Pembroke passed away on Wednesday, (May 28, 2025) at his home. Mr. Witkowski was born July 5, 1958 in Buffalo, a son of the late Ralph and Helen (Stoklosa) Witkowski. Paul worked for Visone Construction, best known as “Dave’s right hand man”. Paul was a wonderful man and enjoyed the simple things in...
Tanya Danesh
May 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Tanya Danesh, who left us on May 23rd, 2025. Born on August 6th, 1966, Tanya was a beacon of love and joy in our lives. Despite her mental handicap, she touched the hearts of those close to her through her spirited and precocious nature....
Gerald L. Tiede
May 20, 2025
Indian Falls - Gerald L. "Joe" Tiede, 75, passed away on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at Gateway House in Attica. Joe was born May 9, 1950 in Batavia a son of the late William and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede. Mr. Tiede served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home and Brand...
Timothy J. Tibbs
May 19, 2025
Timothy J. Tibbs, age 70, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth "Betty" Rodgers Tibbs. Tim had a great passion for racing, which was a defining part of his life. For many years, he was...
Jacqueline L Henry
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline L. Henry of Batavia, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on July 4th, 1958, in Batavia, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Minnie (Vitatow) Henry. Jacqueline, a lifelong resident of Batavia, was known for her generous spirit and love of life. She had an...
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...
Donald Patrick Russell
May 15, 2025
Donald Patrick Russell of Bergen, age 90, passed away on May 15, 2025 at his home in Bergen, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1935 in Malone, New York, a son of the late Harry and Helen (Shova) Russell. Don was the owner of Better Living Homes, selling modular homes. As an outgoing man, Donald was...
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...
Gary Smith
May 12, 2025
Gary C. Smith, MD, 83, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family at home. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patricia M. Smith; his daughter, Gretel Smith and her husband, Paul Ewen, of Brooklyn, NY; his son, Drummond Smith and his wife, Carlie, of Wilton, CT; his son, Breton Smith of...
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...
Bernard L. Vosburg
May 10, 2025
Bernard L. Vosburg, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on August 21st, 1928, in Centerville, New York, Bernard lived the life he wanted to live. Bernard proudly served his nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. His sense of duty and commitment extended beyond...
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....
Freda L. Baxter
Jun 5, 2025
Freda L. Baxter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the age of 100. Freda was born on October 7th, 1924, in Irondequoit, to the late Ada Downing Rockefeller and John Rockefeller. Freda lived a full and vibrant life, finding joy in the simple pleasures of reading, arts and crafts, and traveling. She was particularly adventurous, taking to...
William R. Ireland
Jun 3, 2025
William R. Ireland, 75, of Batavia, N.Y., passed away on June 3, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s disease for several years. Born in Medina, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 1950, William was a son of the late William N. and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Kathleen (Kevin) Manne; grandson, Logan Manne; and sisters Janice Ireland...
Catherine Marie Bauer
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Bauer, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2025 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Florence (McPortland) Bauer and niece of a loving couple, who raised her like their own, the late Irving and Nellie (Weick) McPortland. Marie graduated from Batavia High School in 1950, attended...
Larry Merritt
May 30, 2025
Larry Holden Merritt, age 75, of Batavia passed away on May 30, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on May 25, 1950, a son of the late Larry H. Merritt Sr. and Concetta (Merritt) White. Larry graduated from Batavia High School and went on to work in the family business, Mr. Decal, Batavia. He enjoyed playing guitar,...
Robert A. Smallman MD
May 29, 2025
Robert A. Smallman, M.D., of Canandaigua, New York, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born September 14, 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Smallman of Batavia, New York. Bob grew up in the Town of Corfu where he played basketball at Corfu High School. During high school...
Angeline G. Barone
May 29, 2025
Batavia - Angeline G. Barone, age 90, longtime resident of Jackson Street in Batavia, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born Saturday, December 15th, 1934 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Cologero and Sarafina Ianello Calandra. A longtime member of Ascension Parish, she enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies, ceramics and trips to...
Paul J. Witkowski
May 28, 2025
Pembroke - Paul J. Witkowski, 66 of Pembroke passed away on Wednesday, (May 28, 2025) at his home. Mr. Witkowski was born July 5, 1958 in Buffalo, a son of the late Ralph and Helen (Stoklosa) Witkowski. Paul worked for Visone Construction, best known as “Dave’s right hand man”. Paul was a wonderful man and enjoyed the simple things in...
Tanya Danesh
May 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Tanya Danesh, who left us on May 23rd, 2025. Born on August 6th, 1966, Tanya was a beacon of love and joy in our lives. Despite her mental handicap, she touched the hearts of those close to her through her spirited and precocious nature....
Gerald L. Tiede
May 20, 2025
Indian Falls - Gerald L. "Joe" Tiede, 75, passed away on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at Gateway House in Attica. Joe was born May 9, 1950 in Batavia a son of the late William and Virginia (Johnson) Tiede. Mr. Tiede served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He worked at the former Genesee County Nursing Home and Brand...
Timothy J. Tibbs
May 19, 2025
Timothy J. Tibbs, age 70, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth "Betty" Rodgers Tibbs. Tim had a great passion for racing, which was a defining part of his life. For many years, he was...
Jacqueline L Henry
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline L. Henry of Batavia, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on July 4th, 1958, in Batavia, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Minnie (Vitatow) Henry. Jacqueline, a lifelong resident of Batavia, was known for her generous spirit and love of life. She had an...
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...
Donald Patrick Russell
May 15, 2025
Donald Patrick Russell of Bergen, age 90, passed away on May 15, 2025 at his home in Bergen, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1935 in Malone, New York, a son of the late Harry and Helen (Shova) Russell. Don was the owner of Better Living Homes, selling modular homes. As an outgoing man, Donald was...
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...
Gary Smith
May 12, 2025
Gary C. Smith, MD, 83, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family at home. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patricia M. Smith; his daughter, Gretel Smith and her husband, Paul Ewen, of Brooklyn, NY; his son, Drummond Smith and his wife, Carlie, of Wilton, CT; his son, Breton Smith of...
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...
Bernard L. Vosburg
May 10, 2025
Bernard L. Vosburg, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on August 21st, 1928, in Centerville, New York, Bernard lived the life he wanted to live. Bernard proudly served his nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. His sense of duty and commitment extended beyond...
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....
