Elaine M. Bachorski

Stafford - Elaine M. Bachorski, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Elaine was born on April 14, 1946 in North Hornell, daughter of the late Charles F. Parker and Myrtle I. Fisher Parker. She was married 47 years to the late Robert R. Bachorski.

Elaine was a dedicated businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-owned/operated several businesses throughout her life, alongside her husband Robert R. Bachorski. For more than 30 years, she and Robert were the proprietors of The Stafford Trading Post and Stafford Gun Shop, a Liquor store in Elba, which was later relocated to Stafford, and were franchisees of a Subway shop in LeRoy, as well as a Zenith Shop in the 1970's. They privately held, operated and resided at Stonehedge Produce Farm in Stafford.

Elaine spent a few years wintering in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, during which time she worked as a medical transcriptionist.

Elaine was an active member of her community, belonging to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Stafford Fire Department and the Order of the Eastern Star in LeRoy.

In her free time, Elaine enjoyed crocheting, spending time around her many beloved barn cats and watching game shows. She was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan who enjoyed cheering on her team.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine M. (Thomas) Hendershott of Alabama, NY stepchildren, Robert G. (Laura) Bachorski of Geneseo, Richard R. (Pauline) Bachorski of Albion, Karen M. (Keith Glomb) Joyce of Akron, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; her cat, Patches as well as many nieces and nephews.

Elaine was predeceased in death by her son James John (Rose) Bachorski and step-daughter Lea Ellen Bachorski Mancuso, as well as her brother, the late Richard I. Packer.

Elaine's family would like to thank Johnny's Angels Staffing Agency for the excellent in home care and compassion they provided her with, for over a year and a half.

Friends may call on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11 am at Stafford Rural Cemetery, Transit Road, Stafford.