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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Terry E. Dickes
Nov 15, 2025
Terry E. Dickes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Wednesday, July 7th, 1948, in Batavia, a son of the late Edward Joseph Dickes and Marian Sarah Hoy Dickes. A man of varied interests, Terry was a lifetime member of the Western New York...
Eleanor V. Eldridge
Nov 13, 2025
Eleanor V. Eldridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at the age of 101. She was born on November 8th, 1924, in West Barre, daughter of the late Andrew Sanderson and Irene Pickett Sanderson and wife to the late Harry “Ed” Edgar Eldridge. Eleanor, “Ellie” to some, was a dutiful wife and mother. She was basically a “stay-at-home”...
James D. Canty
Nov 15, 2025
James D. Canty, of Stafford, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26th, 1939, in Batavia, a son of the late Daniel V. Canty and Frances Powers Canty. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Paulene Merkel Canty, who passed away on May 30,...
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...
Louis Shepard
Nov 10, 2025
Louis Shepard of Le Roy, New York, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 403 East Main Street, Batavia. There will be no services. Burial will be on November 13, 2025, at 8:30 am, In St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 522 Ellicott Street, Batavia.
Scott R. Merrill
Nov 7, 2025
Darien Center - Scott R. Merrill, 56 of Darien Center passed away from a serious illness on Friday, (November 7, 2025) at home. Mr. Merrill was born December 29, 1968 in Batavia, a son of the late Robert E. and Carol (Duguid) Merrill. Scott exhibited a large laugh and a quick sense of humor. He loved the arts, acting in...
Ruth Elinor Wolf
Nov 7, 2025
Ruth Elinor Wolf, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on Tuesday, February 11th, 1936, in North Collins. A graduate of Springville Griffith Institute and Bryant & Stratton Business School, she dedicated many years of her life to the Collins Center School in Collins...
Patricia M. Kent
Nov 1, 2025
Alabama - Patricia M. Kent, 66 of Alabama, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Kent was born September 27, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Frances (Gillette) Ellingham. Patty always put her family first. She adored her granddaughters, Rue and Kay, and could always be found on the sidelines...
Dean Avery Hiler
Oct 31, 2025
Dean Avery Hiler, age 89, of Churchville passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Lord on October 31, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Avery and Helen, his foster brother Robert Kalpin, his ex-wife Margaret, his daughter Denise Coffin, and his son Christopher Dean Hiler. He is survived by his son Adam (Marcia), grandchildren Charles (Rebecca) Coffin, Kristen...
Michael E. Bell
Oct 29, 2025
Batavia – Michael E. Bell, a resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Buffalo, NY, on August 25, 1953, Michael was the son of the late Harry Bell and Mae Giesz Bell. A 1971 graduate of Alden High School, he was a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills. His...
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 Richter Allen. He is predeceased by his first...
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...
Bernadine Mae Ginter
Oct 25, 2025
Bernadine M. Ginter of Jacksonville, Florida, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the age of 90 at Haven Center, Orange Park, Florida. Born to Oscar and Cora Mae Hinkel on December 14, 1934 in Wadena, Iowa. She was preceded in death and has joined her beloved husband of 67 years Rev. Ronald A Ginter...
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...
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...
Terry E. Dickes
Nov 15, 2025
Terry E. Dickes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Wednesday, July 7th, 1948, in Batavia, a son of the late Edward Joseph Dickes and Marian Sarah Hoy Dickes. A man of varied interests, Terry was a lifetime member of the Western New York...
Eleanor V. Eldridge
Nov 13, 2025
Eleanor V. Eldridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at the age of 101. She was born on November 8th, 1924, in West Barre, daughter of the late Andrew Sanderson and Irene Pickett Sanderson and wife to the late Harry “Ed” Edgar Eldridge. Eleanor, “Ellie” to some, was a dutiful wife and mother. She was basically a “stay-at-home”...
James D. Canty
Nov 15, 2025
James D. Canty, of Stafford, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26th, 1939, in Batavia, a son of the late Daniel V. Canty and Frances Powers Canty. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Paulene Merkel Canty, who passed away on May 30,...
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...
Louis Shepard
Nov 10, 2025
Louis Shepard of Le Roy, New York, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc., 403 East Main Street, Batavia. There will be no services. Burial will be on November 13, 2025, at 8:30 am, In St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 522 Ellicott Street, Batavia.
Scott R. Merrill
Nov 7, 2025
Darien Center - Scott R. Merrill, 56 of Darien Center passed away from a serious illness on Friday, (November 7, 2025) at home. Mr. Merrill was born December 29, 1968 in Batavia, a son of the late Robert E. and Carol (Duguid) Merrill. Scott exhibited a large laugh and a quick sense of humor. He loved the arts, acting in...
Ruth Elinor Wolf
Nov 7, 2025
Ruth Elinor Wolf, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on Tuesday, February 11th, 1936, in North Collins. A graduate of Springville Griffith Institute and Bryant & Stratton Business School, she dedicated many years of her life to the Collins Center School in Collins...
Patricia M. Kent
Nov 1, 2025
Alabama - Patricia M. Kent, 66 of Alabama, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Kent was born September 27, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Frances (Gillette) Ellingham. Patty always put her family first. She adored her granddaughters, Rue and Kay, and could always be found on the sidelines...
Dean Avery Hiler
Oct 31, 2025
Dean Avery Hiler, age 89, of Churchville passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Lord on October 31, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Avery and Helen, his foster brother Robert Kalpin, his ex-wife Margaret, his daughter Denise Coffin, and his son Christopher Dean Hiler. He is survived by his son Adam (Marcia), grandchildren Charles (Rebecca) Coffin, Kristen...
Michael E. Bell
Oct 29, 2025
Batavia – Michael E. Bell, a resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Buffalo, NY, on August 25, 1953, Michael was the son of the late Harry Bell and Mae Giesz Bell. A 1971 graduate of Alden High School, he was a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills. His...
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 Richter Allen. He is predeceased by his first...
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...
Bernadine Mae Ginter
Oct 25, 2025
Bernadine M. Ginter of Jacksonville, Florida, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the age of 90 at Haven Center, Orange Park, Florida. Born to Oscar and Cora Mae Hinkel on December 14, 1934 in Wadena, Iowa. She was preceded in death and has joined her beloved husband of 67 years Rev. Ronald A Ginter...
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...
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...
