Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Linda Potter
Jul 16, 2023
Linda Susan Baldwin Potter, 68, died from pancreatic cancer July 16, 2023. She fought a valiant fight for over three years against this disease. She was a strong woman. She was born August 7, 1954 in Albion, New York, the eldest daughter of Harold Leon Baldwin and Elizabeth “Betty” Irene Manes Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...
Joshua D. Quaintance
Jul 10, 2023
Joshua D. Quaintance, 34 of Bergen, passed away on July 10, 2023, at his home. Joshua leaves behind a loving and devoted wife; Jessica (Mitchell) as well as three wonderful boys: Jaidyn B Joseph (15), Jordyn D John (14) and Jaxyn T Joshua (10). Joshua worked for CY Farms as a truck driver. Josh loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed...
Rita M. Rowcliffe
Jul 10, 2023
Rita M. Rowcliffe, known affectionately as the "Gas Lady," has left us at the age of 88. She was born on February 7, 1935, in Rochester, New York, to her loving parents Gordon Cudney and Etta (Roberts) Cudney. Rita was a woman who dedicated her life to hard work, leaving an indelible mark on the communities she served.Rita's career was...
William Bosseler
Jul 2, 2023
Pittsford - William Bosseler, 75 of Pittsford passed away on Sunday, (July 2, 2023) at his home. Mr. Bosseler was born April 25, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late George and Victorine (Neamon) Bosseler. He worked as the director of admissions at Bryant & Stratton College prior to his retirement. Bill was a member of the Batavia High...
Stefan J. Stockton
Jul 2, 2023
Stefan J. Stockton, 88, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023.
Born to the late Burton and Britta (Bird) Stockton on April 22, 1935, Stef was a life-long Batavia resident.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Rose Stockton, their three daughters; Stefanie Stockton-Kobos, Kimberly (Carl) Pepe and Melody (Mike) Cole, along...
Jacob "Jack" Peters
Jul 1, 2023
Jacob (Jack) Peters
Bergen, NY. 11/13/30-07/01/23
Jack was born in Erie, PA on November 13, 1930 and graduated from Academy H.S., Erie. From 1954-1962 he owned an Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Erie and managed a Fred Astaire Studio in Niagara Falls, NY. Jack was a floor covering distributor salesman for over 40 years, selling Amtico tile, Bruce hardwood...
Raymond Schramm Sr.
Jul 1, 2023
Batavia - Raymond W. Schramm Sr., age 64, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. Raymond was born Saturday, February 7th, 1959, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Ronald and Theodora (Andrews) Schramm. He enjoyed watching wrestling, NASCAR, college football, and especially the Tennessee Volunteers. Raymond loved...
Thomas R Sobczak
Jun 30, 2023
Thomas Sobczak, age 86, of Batavia, passed away on June 30, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Leukemia.
Tom joined the United States Navy in 1954. Following his discharge from the Navy, he worked for the United States Postal Service from 1964 -1989 as a mail carrier in Buffalo. After moving to...
Jared Lee Diehl
Jun 30, 2023
Batavia - Jared Lee Diehl, age 34, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Jared was born on July 14, 1988 in Batavia, a son of Michael Diehl and Jeanette Czaja Diehl of Elba.
Jared’s family was his life. Jared loved music and was the lead guitarist in the band GumShoe with his close friends Dan Eick and...
Florence Ann Panek Rodon
Jun 27, 2023
Oakfield – Florence Ann Panek Rodon, of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Florence was born in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Albert Panek and Anna Polak Panek.
Florence earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland and her Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Brockport. She taught elementary grade school in...
James Meier
Jun 26, 2023
Batavia - James Meier, 60, of Batavia passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. James was born Saturday, June 15th, 1963 in Rochester, New York, a son of the late Richard Meier and Jane (Casterline) Meier. He was a very talented woodworker and a founding member of the Pembrooke Woodworking group. James enjoyed collecting stamps and...
Barbara Jean Whyman Graham
Jun 24, 2023
Elba - Mrs. Barbara Jean Whyman Graham, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 23, 1934 in Batavia to Edward and Helen Bolt Whyman. She was a graduate of Batavia High School. She worked at Doehler-Jarvis as a secretary and phone operator. Barbara also worked at...
Scott D. Sanders
Jun 22, 2023
Warsaw - Scott D. Sanders 41 of Warsaw, formerly of Medina, has come to rest after battling severe illness. Scott was born May 28. 1981 in Batavia a son of the late Gary and Sandra (Kingdollar) Sanders. Scott is survived by his girlfriend of 20 years Tracy Phillips, brother Coby (Stacey) Sanders, brother David Kendall, many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and...
Glenn R. Hilchey
Jun 22, 2023
Batavia - Glenn R. Hilchey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy. Mr. Hilchey was born Sunday, March 14th, 1937 in Oakfield, New York a son of the late Charles "William" Hilchey and Amelda Clattenburg Hilchey. Mr. Hilchey proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Upon his honorable...
Josephine "Josie" Bordinaro VanValkenburg
Jun 22, 2023
Batavia - Josephine "Josie" Bordinaro VanValkenburg, 72, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.
Josie was born August 10, 1950, daughter of the late Sam & Pauline (Crimando) Bordinaro. She is survived by Gary VanValkenburg, her devoted husband and caregiver;...
Patsy Alene Hauger
Jun 20, 2023
Batavia - Patsy Alene Puckett Hauger, 79 of Batavia passed away on June 20, 2023 in Batavia. Ms. Hauger was born April 13, 1944 in Long Beach, California. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in Johnsonburg Cemetery, 2320 Centerline Road in Johnsonburg. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of H.E....
Lt. Col. Todd M. "Sparky" Randall, USAF NC Retired
Jun 18, 2023
Lt Col Todd M. “Sparky” Randall, age 69, of Batavia, NY (formally of Greensburg, PA), passed away Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center.
Todd was born January 7th, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Paul I Randall and Joyce Ames Randall of Elba. Todd attended Elba Central School (ECS) where...
Carol A. Sherwood
Jun 16, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce that our mother and Bumpa, Carol A. Sherwood, passed from this life on June 16th, 2023. Born to Lucille (Gentner) and Gerald Ellis on December 6th, 1939, she was a lifelong Batavian. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School and attended Notre Dame High School. In her younger years, Carol was a member of the St....
John Donald Barrett
Jun 14, 2023
On June 14, 2023, John Donald (JD) Barrett, 98 ½, of Stafford, NY, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. JD was born January 10, 1925 in Wyoming, PA to John J. and Margaret L. (Guilford) Barrett. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the US Navy. He was a veteran of WWII, serving from February 12,...
Floyd Monroe Pire
Jun 9, 2023
Churchville - Floyd Monroe Pire , 80 of Churchville passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. Mr. Pire was born Wednesday, January 13th, 1943 in Rochester, New York a son of the late Frances Pire and Laverne Pire. Floyd was independent from a young age. Growing up in Rochester he overcame many...
Linda Potter
Jul 16, 2023
Linda Susan Baldwin Potter, 68, died from pancreatic cancer July 16, 2023. She fought a valiant fight for over three years against this disease. She was a strong woman. She was born August 7, 1954 in Albion, New York, the eldest daughter of Harold Leon Baldwin and Elizabeth “Betty” Irene Manes Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...
Joshua D. Quaintance
Jul 10, 2023
Joshua D. Quaintance, 34 of Bergen, passed away on July 10, 2023, at his home. Joshua leaves behind a loving and devoted wife; Jessica (Mitchell) as well as three wonderful boys: Jaidyn B Joseph (15), Jordyn D John (14) and Jaxyn T Joshua (10). Joshua worked for CY Farms as a truck driver. Josh loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed...
Rita M. Rowcliffe
Jul 10, 2023
Rita M. Rowcliffe, known affectionately as the "Gas Lady," has left us at the age of 88. She was born on February 7, 1935, in Rochester, New York, to her loving parents Gordon Cudney and Etta (Roberts) Cudney. Rita was a woman who dedicated her life to hard work, leaving an indelible mark on the communities she served.Rita's career was...
William Bosseler
Jul 2, 2023
Pittsford - William Bosseler, 75 of Pittsford passed away on Sunday, (July 2, 2023) at his home. Mr. Bosseler was born April 25, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late George and Victorine (Neamon) Bosseler. He worked as the director of admissions at Bryant & Stratton College prior to his retirement. Bill was a member of the Batavia High...
Stefan J. Stockton
Jul 2, 2023
Stefan J. Stockton, 88, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023.
Born to the late Burton and Britta (Bird) Stockton on April 22, 1935, Stef was a life-long Batavia resident.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Rose Stockton, their three daughters; Stefanie Stockton-Kobos, Kimberly (Carl) Pepe and Melody (Mike) Cole, along...
Jacob "Jack" Peters
Jul 1, 2023
Jacob (Jack) Peters
Bergen, NY. 11/13/30-07/01/23
Jack was born in Erie, PA on November 13, 1930 and graduated from Academy H.S., Erie. From 1954-1962 he owned an Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Erie and managed a Fred Astaire Studio in Niagara Falls, NY. Jack was a floor covering distributor salesman for over 40 years, selling Amtico tile, Bruce hardwood...
Raymond Schramm Sr.
Jul 1, 2023
Batavia - Raymond W. Schramm Sr., age 64, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. Raymond was born Saturday, February 7th, 1959, in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Ronald and Theodora (Andrews) Schramm. He enjoyed watching wrestling, NASCAR, college football, and especially the Tennessee Volunteers. Raymond loved...
Thomas R Sobczak
Jun 30, 2023
Thomas Sobczak, age 86, of Batavia, passed away on June 30, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Leukemia.
Tom joined the United States Navy in 1954. Following his discharge from the Navy, he worked for the United States Postal Service from 1964 -1989 as a mail carrier in Buffalo. After moving to...
Jared Lee Diehl
Jun 30, 2023
Batavia - Jared Lee Diehl, age 34, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Jared was born on July 14, 1988 in Batavia, a son of Michael Diehl and Jeanette Czaja Diehl of Elba.
Jared’s family was his life. Jared loved music and was the lead guitarist in the band GumShoe with his close friends Dan Eick and...
Florence Ann Panek Rodon
Jun 27, 2023
Oakfield – Florence Ann Panek Rodon, of Oakfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Florence was born in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Albert Panek and Anna Polak Panek.
Florence earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland and her Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Brockport. She taught elementary grade school in...
James Meier
Jun 26, 2023
Batavia - James Meier, 60, of Batavia passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital. James was born Saturday, June 15th, 1963 in Rochester, New York, a son of the late Richard Meier and Jane (Casterline) Meier. He was a very talented woodworker and a founding member of the Pembrooke Woodworking group. James enjoyed collecting stamps and...
Barbara Jean Whyman Graham
Jun 24, 2023
Elba - Mrs. Barbara Jean Whyman Graham, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 23, 1934 in Batavia to Edward and Helen Bolt Whyman. She was a graduate of Batavia High School. She worked at Doehler-Jarvis as a secretary and phone operator. Barbara also worked at...
Scott D. Sanders
Jun 22, 2023
Warsaw - Scott D. Sanders 41 of Warsaw, formerly of Medina, has come to rest after battling severe illness. Scott was born May 28. 1981 in Batavia a son of the late Gary and Sandra (Kingdollar) Sanders. Scott is survived by his girlfriend of 20 years Tracy Phillips, brother Coby (Stacey) Sanders, brother David Kendall, many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and...
Glenn R. Hilchey
Jun 22, 2023
Batavia - Glenn R. Hilchey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy. Mr. Hilchey was born Sunday, March 14th, 1937 in Oakfield, New York a son of the late Charles "William" Hilchey and Amelda Clattenburg Hilchey. Mr. Hilchey proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Upon his honorable...
Josephine "Josie" Bordinaro VanValkenburg
Jun 22, 2023
Batavia - Josephine "Josie" Bordinaro VanValkenburg, 72, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.
Josie was born August 10, 1950, daughter of the late Sam & Pauline (Crimando) Bordinaro. She is survived by Gary VanValkenburg, her devoted husband and caregiver;...
Patsy Alene Hauger
Jun 20, 2023
Batavia - Patsy Alene Puckett Hauger, 79 of Batavia passed away on June 20, 2023 in Batavia. Ms. Hauger was born April 13, 1944 in Long Beach, California. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in Johnsonburg Cemetery, 2320 Centerline Road in Johnsonburg. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of H.E....
Lt. Col. Todd M. "Sparky" Randall, USAF NC Retired
Jun 18, 2023
Lt Col Todd M. “Sparky” Randall, age 69, of Batavia, NY (formally of Greensburg, PA), passed away Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at United Memorial Medical Center.
Todd was born January 7th, 1954, in Batavia, a son of the late Paul I Randall and Joyce Ames Randall of Elba. Todd attended Elba Central School (ECS) where...
Carol A. Sherwood
Jun 16, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce that our mother and Bumpa, Carol A. Sherwood, passed from this life on June 16th, 2023. Born to Lucille (Gentner) and Gerald Ellis on December 6th, 1939, she was a lifelong Batavian. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School and attended Notre Dame High School. In her younger years, Carol was a member of the St....
John Donald Barrett
Jun 14, 2023
On June 14, 2023, John Donald (JD) Barrett, 98 ½, of Stafford, NY, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. JD was born January 10, 1925 in Wyoming, PA to John J. and Margaret L. (Guilford) Barrett. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the US Navy. He was a veteran of WWII, serving from February 12,...
Floyd Monroe Pire
Jun 9, 2023
Churchville - Floyd Monroe Pire , 80 of Churchville passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. Mr. Pire was born Wednesday, January 13th, 1943 in Rochester, New York a son of the late Frances Pire and Laverne Pire. Floyd was independent from a young age. Growing up in Rochester he overcame many...
