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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Nancy P. Beedham
Dec 6, 2024
Nancy P. Beedham, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 89. Born on Sunday, July 28th, 1935, in Butler, New York, Nancy was a beloved resident of Bergen, where she lived a life full of love, joy, and dedication to her family....
Rosetta Hickman
Nov 26, 2024
Rosetta Hickman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on Wednesday, November 25th, 1931, in Glade Spring, Virginia, Rosetta lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. She worked for many years in food preparation at the Treadway Inn in Batavia. Rosetta had a passion for scrapbooking and canning, activities that...
Candy L. Hutchison
Nov 21, 2024
Bergen - Candy L. Hutchison, 50 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home in Bergen. She was born February 14, 1974 in Brockport, New York, a daughter of Wayne and the late Donelda Drosky. Candy enjoyed playing video games, had a love for cats and scary movies but most importantly loved spending time with her...
Sally A. Fisher
Nov 20, 2024
Rochester - Sally A. Fisher, 82 of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, (November 20, 2024) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Ms. Fisher was born April 25, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Georgia (Morris) Fisher. Sally enjoyed reading and wintering in Florida. She is survived by her brother, Jay (Vicki Currier) Fisher of Batavia; sister-in-law, Sandra...
Elizabeth M. Heale
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Heale (nee Bartz) took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on November 18, 2024, just short of her 105th birthday. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Batavia, NY the daughter of the late John and Flossie Bartz, both who predecease her. She was one of 13 children and is predeceased by...
Roger J Ridd
Nov 16, 2024
Roger J. Ridd, age 58, of Bergen, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. Roger was born on Monday, December 27, 1965 in Batavia, a son of late Herbert “Herb” and Josephine (Beedham) Ridd. He was a quiet man who enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and baseball. Roger would love to spend time with his family, kayaking, and always...
Christine R. Martz
Nov 15, 2024
Christine R. Martz, 75, of Churchville, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Christine was born April 21, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Robbins) Rogers.
Christine was a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and watching the Buffalo Bills....
Caroline M. Gray
Nov 15, 2024
Caroline M. Gray, 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2024 at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Caroline was born June 16, 1944 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Lougheed. Caroline enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and visiting Letchworth State Park. Surviving are her children,...
James A. Baldwin Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
James A Baldwin, 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1940, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Jane S. (Barnard) Baldwin. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a proud onion farmer of the Elba community, he devoted countless hours to his family...
Richard W. Saville Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Saville Jr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday November 10. 2024 at the age of 72. Dick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his daughter, Erin (Jeremy) Martz; his son, Brian (Kaleigh) Saville; and his grandson Josiah. Also, by his sisters, Melissa...
Robert H. Alwardt
Nov 10, 2024
Batavia - Robert H. Alwardt, 90 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 10, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 31, 1934 in Attica, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Wheeler) Alwardt. Robert was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He loved woodworking, painting, dancing and many activities...
James H. Hutchison
Nov 6, 2024
Byron - James H. Hutchison, 81 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, (November 6, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hutchison was born May 29, 1943 in Buffalo, a son of the late James W. and Ella C. (Walters) Hutchison. Jim grew up in Orchard Park and was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #288, where...
Sharon J. Barnard
Nov 4, 2024
El Paso, Texas - Sharon J. Barnard, 82 of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Byron and Corfu passed away on Monday, (November 4, 2024) under the care of Faith Hospice in El Paso.
Mrs. Barnard was born April 30, 1942 in Buffalo a daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia (Schumacher) Mech.
She was inspirational to all who knew her and...
Timothy Ferrara
Nov 3, 2024
Timothy Francis Ferrara, age 76, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born in Dansville, New York and raised in Mount Morris, New York. On September 15, 1966 Timothy was drafted into the US ARMY 36k20 FIELD WIREMAN, where he served with distinction, including most notably his tour in Vietnam. During his service he achieved...
Thomas Carlyle Wolford
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas Carlyle Wolford, 89, of Le Roy, died on November 2, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Thomas was born January 24, 1935, in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Bernice (Armstrong) and Perry C. Wolford. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years. In...
Jane E. Fitch
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane E. Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jane peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Born on Wednesday, June 21st, 1933, in Batavia, Jane...
Anthony Mudrzynski
Oct 30, 2024
Oakfield - Anthony Mudrzynski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Oakfield, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Horzempa Mudrzynski. Tony was a devout family man. He looked after his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He seemed to always know what they needed and...
Suzanne Stein
Oct 29, 2024
Suzanne “Suzie” Stein, age 62, of LeRoy, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Suzanne was born on August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a Daughter of the late Ronald J. Buda (1991) and JoAnne (Pugh) Buda. She had an amazing sense of humor, loved to laugh and was always there to...
Margaret Jane Kauffman
Oct 29, 2024
Batavia - Margaret Jane Kauffman, 89, passed from this life on October 29, 2024, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Jane was born September 2, 1935, to Loretta (Garraghan) and Edward Kauffman. She was graduated from Batavia High School and Buffalo State and earned an M.A. at Canisius College before embarking upon a 42-year career in education, first as an English...
Kenneth Charles Imhof
Oct 25, 2024
Darien Center - Kenneth Charles Imhof, 77 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, (October 25, 2024) at home. Mr. Imhof was born April 3, 1947 in Buffalo. Ken served his country honorably with the Army during Vietnam and was a school bus driver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors - especially fishing. He was a...
Nancy P. Beedham
Dec 6, 2024
Nancy P. Beedham, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 89. Born on Sunday, July 28th, 1935, in Butler, New York, Nancy was a beloved resident of Bergen, where she lived a life full of love, joy, and dedication to her family....
Rosetta Hickman
Nov 26, 2024
Rosetta Hickman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on Wednesday, November 25th, 1931, in Glade Spring, Virginia, Rosetta lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. She worked for many years in food preparation at the Treadway Inn in Batavia. Rosetta had a passion for scrapbooking and canning, activities that...
Candy L. Hutchison
Nov 21, 2024
Bergen - Candy L. Hutchison, 50 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home in Bergen. She was born February 14, 1974 in Brockport, New York, a daughter of Wayne and the late Donelda Drosky. Candy enjoyed playing video games, had a love for cats and scary movies but most importantly loved spending time with her...
Sally A. Fisher
Nov 20, 2024
Rochester - Sally A. Fisher, 82 of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, (November 20, 2024) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Ms. Fisher was born April 25, 1942 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Georgia (Morris) Fisher. Sally enjoyed reading and wintering in Florida. She is survived by her brother, Jay (Vicki Currier) Fisher of Batavia; sister-in-law, Sandra...
Elizabeth M. Heale
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Heale (nee Bartz) took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on November 18, 2024, just short of her 105th birthday. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Batavia, NY the daughter of the late John and Flossie Bartz, both who predecease her. She was one of 13 children and is predeceased by...
Roger J Ridd
Nov 16, 2024
Roger J. Ridd, age 58, of Bergen, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. Roger was born on Monday, December 27, 1965 in Batavia, a son of late Herbert “Herb” and Josephine (Beedham) Ridd. He was a quiet man who enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and baseball. Roger would love to spend time with his family, kayaking, and always...
Christine R. Martz
Nov 15, 2024
Christine R. Martz, 75, of Churchville, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Christine was born April 21, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Robbins) Rogers.
Christine was a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and watching the Buffalo Bills....
Caroline M. Gray
Nov 15, 2024
Caroline M. Gray, 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2024 at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Caroline was born June 16, 1944 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Lougheed. Caroline enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and visiting Letchworth State Park. Surviving are her children,...
James A. Baldwin Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
James A Baldwin, 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1940, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Jane S. (Barnard) Baldwin. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a proud onion farmer of the Elba community, he devoted countless hours to his family...
Richard W. Saville Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Saville Jr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday November 10. 2024 at the age of 72. Dick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his daughter, Erin (Jeremy) Martz; his son, Brian (Kaleigh) Saville; and his grandson Josiah. Also, by his sisters, Melissa...
Robert H. Alwardt
Nov 10, 2024
Batavia - Robert H. Alwardt, 90 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 10, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 31, 1934 in Attica, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Wheeler) Alwardt. Robert was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He loved woodworking, painting, dancing and many activities...
James H. Hutchison
Nov 6, 2024
Byron - James H. Hutchison, 81 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, (November 6, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hutchison was born May 29, 1943 in Buffalo, a son of the late James W. and Ella C. (Walters) Hutchison. Jim grew up in Orchard Park and was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #288, where...
Sharon J. Barnard
Nov 4, 2024
El Paso, Texas - Sharon J. Barnard, 82 of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Byron and Corfu passed away on Monday, (November 4, 2024) under the care of Faith Hospice in El Paso.
Mrs. Barnard was born April 30, 1942 in Buffalo a daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia (Schumacher) Mech.
She was inspirational to all who knew her and...
Timothy Ferrara
Nov 3, 2024
Timothy Francis Ferrara, age 76, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born in Dansville, New York and raised in Mount Morris, New York. On September 15, 1966 Timothy was drafted into the US ARMY 36k20 FIELD WIREMAN, where he served with distinction, including most notably his tour in Vietnam. During his service he achieved...
Thomas Carlyle Wolford
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas Carlyle Wolford, 89, of Le Roy, died on November 2, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Thomas was born January 24, 1935, in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Bernice (Armstrong) and Perry C. Wolford. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years. In...
Jane E. Fitch
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane E. Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jane peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Born on Wednesday, June 21st, 1933, in Batavia, Jane...
Anthony Mudrzynski
Oct 30, 2024
Oakfield - Anthony Mudrzynski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Oakfield, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Horzempa Mudrzynski. Tony was a devout family man. He looked after his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He seemed to always know what they needed and...
Suzanne Stein
Oct 29, 2024
Suzanne “Suzie” Stein, age 62, of LeRoy, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Suzanne was born on August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a Daughter of the late Ronald J. Buda (1991) and JoAnne (Pugh) Buda. She had an amazing sense of humor, loved to laugh and was always there to...
Margaret Jane Kauffman
Oct 29, 2024
Batavia - Margaret Jane Kauffman, 89, passed from this life on October 29, 2024, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Jane was born September 2, 1935, to Loretta (Garraghan) and Edward Kauffman. She was graduated from Batavia High School and Buffalo State and earned an M.A. at Canisius College before embarking upon a 42-year career in education, first as an English...
Kenneth Charles Imhof
Oct 25, 2024
Darien Center - Kenneth Charles Imhof, 77 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, (October 25, 2024) at home. Mr. Imhof was born April 3, 1947 in Buffalo. Ken served his country honorably with the Army during Vietnam and was a school bus driver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors - especially fishing. He was a...
