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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Walter J. Gavenda, Jr.
Oct 26, 2022
Walter John Gavenda, Jr, 81, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away on October 26, 2022 in Fairfax, Virginia. Walt was born in Buffalo, a son of Walter and Rose Gavenda on October 15, 1941. He graduated from Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University in 1963. He worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for 33 years. His career included two overseas...
Robert Louis Racine
Oct 19, 2022
Batavia - Robert (Bob) Louis Racine , 67 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. Mr. Racine was born Monday, April 4th, 1955 in Buffalo, New York a son of the late Robert Racine and Florence (Kornichuck) Racine. He enjoyed his work as a paid volunteer for the Wyoming...
Mr. Benjamin Hurford Lucas
Oct 18, 2022
Fairport- Benjamin Hurford Lucas , 71 of Fairport passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Mr. Lucas was born Saturday, July 14th, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas a son of the late Richard A. Lucas and Edith M. (Lewin) Lucas. He spent his formative years moving from Texas,...
Marlene Sharp Murphy
Oct 12, 2022
Marlene Sharp Murphy (nee Cotton), age 87, of Williamsville, formerly of Batavia, died on Oct. 12, 2022, at Elderwood at Williamsville.
Marlene Alice Cotton was born May 1, 1935, in Buffalo, to the late Marsden H. and Maude (nee George) Cotton. She grew up in East Aurora. She married John Edwin “Jack” Sharp on Sept. 15, 1956, and...
Mr. Wilmer F. Stapleton, Jr.
Oct 10, 2022
Attica - Wilmer F. Stapleton, Jr., 39, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, surrounded by his loving family, while under hospice care. He was born Monday, March 7th, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky a son of Wilmer F. Stapleton Sr. and Sandra L. French Stapleton of Attica. Wilmer loved all sports, fishing and...
Frances Gentile
Oct 8, 2022
Frances “Babe” Gentile, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8 with her closest family nearby. She is survived by her daughter, Vikki; granddaughter, Gabriella; son, Paul; brother, David, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Victor. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...
Nancy P. Horton
Oct 6, 2022
Nancy P. Horton, 89, of Elba, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born August 19,1933 in Batavia, a daughter of Leo and Alberta (Colson) Post. Nancy retired from Social Security and enjoyed many winters in Winter Haven, Florida with her husband Lorne, who she married March 14, 1953. She loved to golf, play cards and do crossword...
Carol I. Lucas
Oct 4, 2022
Batavia and Oakfield- Carol I. Lucas, 92 of Batavia, and formerly of Oakfield, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, (October 4, 2022) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Carol was born December 25, 1929 in Niagara Falls, New York a daughter of the late Robert and Fern (Rinker)Hartley. She met the love of her life, Edward Lucas, during a night...
Mr. Matthew D. Yoder
Oct 1, 2022
Batavia - Matthew D. Yoder, 25, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. Matt was born on May 29, 1997 in Batavia, a son of David S. Yoder and Kathleen Yunker Yoder of Batavia. Matt was a graduate of Pembroke High School and was studying game simulation...
Elaine A. Tibbs
Sep 30, 2022
Batavia - On September 30, 2022, Elaine A. Tibbs passed peacefully surrounded by family, as she always was. Born to the late Fred & Evelyn (Mietz) Winters of Middleport, NY. Elaine spent her life in two of the most demanding and rewarding careers, agriculture and nursing. Having deep roots in her family farm operated by her widowed Mother, Elaine left...
Mrs. Jennie Starowitz
Sep 28, 2022
Bergen- Mrs. Jennie “Busia” Starowitz, of Bergen, died on September 28, 2022. Mrs. Starowitz was born on January 26, 1926 in Alexander, NY, daughter of Kazmir and Veronica (Piasecki) Dempski. Her husband, Stephen C. Starowitz, a retired farm operator, died October 20, 1998. She was a member of St. Brigid Church of Bergen. Jennie was a long-time member of the...
James R. "Jimmy" Clor
Sep 28, 2022
Sebastian, FL and Oakfield- James R. “Jimmy” Clor, has taken his final flight on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was 75. James was born on December 30, 1946. The loving son of Loren “Bud” (Ileen) Clor and Marie (Herbert) Lamkin. He was adventurous and charismatic from a very young age. While working at the family business, Clor’s Meat Market, he...
Mrs. Nancy D. Martin
Sep 28, 2022
Batavia - Nancy D. Martin, age 94, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was the daughter of Porter M. and Grace Tuttle Davis. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Roger P. Martin; children, David and Melanie; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. As per her request there will not be any calling hours or services. Private burial...
Renae Swansbrough
Sep 26, 2022
Renae Swansbrough, 70, of Batavia, passed away on September 26, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Renae's services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11 at St. Joseph's Mausoleum, 532 Ellicott Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story,...
William I Morris
Sep 26, 2022
Oakfield - William I. Morris "Bill", 77 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. Mr. Morris was born February 4, 1945 in Batavia, the son of the late Henry and Frances (Distler) Morris. He was a long time member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church and a former member...
Gary F. Capuano
Sep 25, 2022
Gary F. Capuano, 64, of Batavia, passed away on September 25, 2022. Gary was born August 18, 1958 in Batavia, a son of Louise (Grasso) Capuano of Batavia and the late Larry Capuano. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking and taking trips. He was the maintenance manager for the Batavia Housing Authority. Gary will be remembered for his...
Margaret Jeanne (Mcintire) Worthington
Sep 25, 2022
Lakeland, FL and Batavia – Margaret Jeanne “Peg” McIntire-Worthington, died on Sunday Morning, September 25, 2022 at The Club at Lake Gibson Nursing Home in Lakeland, Florida. She was 92. Peg was born on October 12,1929 in Barnesboro, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Belle (Irvin) DeHaven. She was a 1947 graduate of Shannock Valley High School...
Anthony Martino
Sep 21, 2022
Anthony Martino, age 74, of Salem, Wisconsin, died on September 21, 2022, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Son of the late Generoso and Angeline (DiFiore) Martino, Tony was born on November 10, 1947, in Batavia, along with his triplet brother and sister. Tony grew up in New York, one of seven children. In 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy,...
Judith E. Kolmetz
Sep 20, 2022
Judith E. Kolmetz, 84, of Bergen, passed away on September 20, 2022 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Judy was born August 5, 1938 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Samuel and Winifred (Smith) Wiant. Judy was a member of Our Lady of Mercy/St. Brigid's Parish and the Bergen Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and...
Mrs. Rita Mengs
Sep 20, 2022
Elba - We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Rita Mengs on Tuesday, September 20th at the age of 86 after a lengthy illness. Rita was born on January 9th, 1936, daughter of Clayton and Marie Sheffer of Stafford, and resided in Elba for 65 years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and...
Walter J. Gavenda, Jr.
Oct 26, 2022
Walter John Gavenda, Jr, 81, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away on October 26, 2022 in Fairfax, Virginia. Walt was born in Buffalo, a son of Walter and Rose Gavenda on October 15, 1941. He graduated from Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University in 1963. He worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for 33 years. His career included two overseas...
Robert Louis Racine
Oct 19, 2022
Batavia - Robert (Bob) Louis Racine , 67 of Batavia passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. Mr. Racine was born Monday, April 4th, 1955 in Buffalo, New York a son of the late Robert Racine and Florence (Kornichuck) Racine. He enjoyed his work as a paid volunteer for the Wyoming...
Mr. Benjamin Hurford Lucas
Oct 18, 2022
Fairport- Benjamin Hurford Lucas , 71 of Fairport passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. Mr. Lucas was born Saturday, July 14th, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas a son of the late Richard A. Lucas and Edith M. (Lewin) Lucas. He spent his formative years moving from Texas,...
Marlene Sharp Murphy
Oct 12, 2022
Marlene Sharp Murphy (nee Cotton), age 87, of Williamsville, formerly of Batavia, died on Oct. 12, 2022, at Elderwood at Williamsville.
Marlene Alice Cotton was born May 1, 1935, in Buffalo, to the late Marsden H. and Maude (nee George) Cotton. She grew up in East Aurora. She married John Edwin “Jack” Sharp on Sept. 15, 1956, and...
Mr. Wilmer F. Stapleton, Jr.
Oct 10, 2022
Attica - Wilmer F. Stapleton, Jr., 39, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, surrounded by his loving family, while under hospice care. He was born Monday, March 7th, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky a son of Wilmer F. Stapleton Sr. and Sandra L. French Stapleton of Attica. Wilmer loved all sports, fishing and...
Frances Gentile
Oct 8, 2022
Frances “Babe” Gentile, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8 with her closest family nearby. She is survived by her daughter, Vikki; granddaughter, Gabriella; son, Paul; brother, David, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Victor. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...
Nancy P. Horton
Oct 6, 2022
Nancy P. Horton, 89, of Elba, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born August 19,1933 in Batavia, a daughter of Leo and Alberta (Colson) Post. Nancy retired from Social Security and enjoyed many winters in Winter Haven, Florida with her husband Lorne, who she married March 14, 1953. She loved to golf, play cards and do crossword...
Carol I. Lucas
Oct 4, 2022
Batavia and Oakfield- Carol I. Lucas, 92 of Batavia, and formerly of Oakfield, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, (October 4, 2022) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Carol was born December 25, 1929 in Niagara Falls, New York a daughter of the late Robert and Fern (Rinker)Hartley. She met the love of her life, Edward Lucas, during a night...
Mr. Matthew D. Yoder
Oct 1, 2022
Batavia - Matthew D. Yoder, 25, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. Matt was born on May 29, 1997 in Batavia, a son of David S. Yoder and Kathleen Yunker Yoder of Batavia. Matt was a graduate of Pembroke High School and was studying game simulation...
Elaine A. Tibbs
Sep 30, 2022
Batavia - On September 30, 2022, Elaine A. Tibbs passed peacefully surrounded by family, as she always was. Born to the late Fred & Evelyn (Mietz) Winters of Middleport, NY. Elaine spent her life in two of the most demanding and rewarding careers, agriculture and nursing. Having deep roots in her family farm operated by her widowed Mother, Elaine left...
Mrs. Jennie Starowitz
Sep 28, 2022
Bergen- Mrs. Jennie “Busia” Starowitz, of Bergen, died on September 28, 2022. Mrs. Starowitz was born on January 26, 1926 in Alexander, NY, daughter of Kazmir and Veronica (Piasecki) Dempski. Her husband, Stephen C. Starowitz, a retired farm operator, died October 20, 1998. She was a member of St. Brigid Church of Bergen. Jennie was a long-time member of the...
James R. "Jimmy" Clor
Sep 28, 2022
Sebastian, FL and Oakfield- James R. “Jimmy” Clor, has taken his final flight on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was 75. James was born on December 30, 1946. The loving son of Loren “Bud” (Ileen) Clor and Marie (Herbert) Lamkin. He was adventurous and charismatic from a very young age. While working at the family business, Clor’s Meat Market, he...
Mrs. Nancy D. Martin
Sep 28, 2022
Batavia - Nancy D. Martin, age 94, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was the daughter of Porter M. and Grace Tuttle Davis. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Roger P. Martin; children, David and Melanie; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. As per her request there will not be any calling hours or services. Private burial...
Renae Swansbrough
Sep 26, 2022
Renae Swansbrough, 70, of Batavia, passed away on September 26, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Renae's services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11 at St. Joseph's Mausoleum, 532 Ellicott Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story,...
William I Morris
Sep 26, 2022
Oakfield - William I. Morris "Bill", 77 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina. Mr. Morris was born February 4, 1945 in Batavia, the son of the late Henry and Frances (Distler) Morris. He was a long time member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church and a former member...
Gary F. Capuano
Sep 25, 2022
Gary F. Capuano, 64, of Batavia, passed away on September 25, 2022. Gary was born August 18, 1958 in Batavia, a son of Louise (Grasso) Capuano of Batavia and the late Larry Capuano. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking and taking trips. He was the maintenance manager for the Batavia Housing Authority. Gary will be remembered for his...
Margaret Jeanne (Mcintire) Worthington
Sep 25, 2022
Lakeland, FL and Batavia – Margaret Jeanne “Peg” McIntire-Worthington, died on Sunday Morning, September 25, 2022 at The Club at Lake Gibson Nursing Home in Lakeland, Florida. She was 92. Peg was born on October 12,1929 in Barnesboro, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Belle (Irvin) DeHaven. She was a 1947 graduate of Shannock Valley High School...
Anthony Martino
Sep 21, 2022
Anthony Martino, age 74, of Salem, Wisconsin, died on September 21, 2022, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Son of the late Generoso and Angeline (DiFiore) Martino, Tony was born on November 10, 1947, in Batavia, along with his triplet brother and sister. Tony grew up in New York, one of seven children. In 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy,...
Judith E. Kolmetz
Sep 20, 2022
Judith E. Kolmetz, 84, of Bergen, passed away on September 20, 2022 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. Judy was born August 5, 1938 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Samuel and Winifred (Smith) Wiant. Judy was a member of Our Lady of Mercy/St. Brigid's Parish and the Bergen Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and...
Mrs. Rita Mengs
Sep 20, 2022
Elba - We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Rita Mengs on Tuesday, September 20th at the age of 86 after a lengthy illness. Rita was born on January 9th, 1936, daughter of Clayton and Marie Sheffer of Stafford, and resided in Elba for 65 years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and...
