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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Nancy Welker
Jan 23, 2026
Nancy L. Welker, 79, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with COPD on January 23rd, 2026. Nancy was born in Batavia, N.Y. in 1946, to Gerald and Lucille Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Welker; sisters, Carol (Paul) Sherwood and Denise Ellis. Nancy was a proud mother and grandmother. She is...
Hazel A. King
Jan 20, 2026
Bergen - Hazel A. King, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on Thursday, February 28th, 1952, in Watertown, she is the daughter of the late Erwin Richard and Mildred Larmon Donovan. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1970, Hazel went on to a career at United Memorial Medical Center, where she...
Thomas Edward Lowe
Jan 19, 2026
Batavia - Thomas E. Lowe, 67 of Batavia passed away on January 19. 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center.Mr. Lowe is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Barbara Ann (St. Clair) Lowe.Thomas served the country honorably with the United States Army.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) at 10:00 a.m. in Western New York...
Helen Smith
Jan 16, 2026
Batavia - Helen Ada Smith, formerly of Pearl Street Road and resident of the Manor House, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 103 years old.
Born on June 2, 1922, in Stafford, NY, daughter of the late Merrill W. Weller and Harriet C. Miner Weller, and wife of the late...
Carolyn Harl
Jan 11, 2026
BATAVIA — Carolyn Harl, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Jan. 11, 2026. Carolyn was born in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 16, 1932, a Daughter of the late Kenneth and Ada (McVoy) Harl. She enjoyed baking, reading, and frequently visited the library, where she loved working on crossword puzzles. She had a...
James Crimes
Jan 10, 2026
Batavia- James Crimes, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2026. James was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, on Tuesday, March 4, 1958, a son of the late Billie and Annie (Miles) Crimes. He dedicated many years of faithful service as a laundry handler with...
Rose B. DiSalvo
Jan 9, 2026
Batavia - Mrs. Rose B. (Ritter) DiSalvo, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Batavia, daughter of the late John Ritter and Charlotte Potrzebowski Dahlquist. Rose worked along with her husband for many years as the co-owner of DiSalvo Shoe Store, Inc. She...
Arline Bank
Jan 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arline Bank, who departed this life peacefully from natural causes on January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 5, 1944, in Buffalo, New York,Arline spent her life dedicated to her family and community. Arline was a proud resident of Elba, New York, where she was...
Fay Morith
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fay Carolyn Pogel/ Morith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Wolcottsville community. Fay was born on June 6, 1937, in Lockport, NY, and she peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026.Fay spent her life embracing the role of a devoted homemaker, nurturing her family with unwavering love and...
Martin C. La May
Jan 1, 2026
Bergen - Martin C. La May, 75 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, (January 1, 2026) at home of natural causes. Mr. La May was born October 6, 1950 in Rochester, a son of the late Armand La May Sr. and Elinor (Ranfone) La May. Marty coached hockey, taught his daughters how to use tools, and how to read maps...
Daniel Joseph Cummings
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Joseph Cummings age 73 a longtime resident of South Byron passed away at UMMC on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Joseph and Marcella (Haseman) Cummings on November 22, 1952. Dan’s family moved to Buffalo during his teens where he graduated from Clarence High School in 1970. He remained...
Arne Zipkin
Dec 28, 2025
Batavia - Arne H. Zipkin, 77 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, (December 28, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility. Mr. Zipkin was born May 12, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Phillip and Ida (Cohen) Zipkin. As a lifelong Batavian, Arne took great pride in his hometown and the many friendships he built throughout...
Sally Dioguardi
Dec 28, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Sally (Comins) Dioguardi, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by love. Sally was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, a proud great-grandmother, and a beloved great-great-grandmother. Across generations, she was a steady presence—offering wisdom, warmth, and unconditional love to all who called...
Imogene Stent
Dec 27, 2025
Batavia - Mrs. Imogene D. (Goodenbury) Stent, 89, passed away on December 27, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Stent was born November 5, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Ball) Goodenbury. Mrs. Stent enjoyed playing cards and games with family, watching movies, and loved cats. she is predeceased by her husband,...
Thomas L. Holly
Dec 25, 2025
West Chester, PA/ East Bethany, NY - Thomas L. Holly, a devoted family man, esteemed project manager, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, (December 25, 2025), at Shannondell, in Audubon, Pennsylvania. Born on December 31, 1940, in Batavia, Thomas led a life full of love, laughter, and boundless energy. Thomas was a beloved father and grandfather, survived by...
Paul W. Wrobbel
Dec 25, 2025
South Alabama - Paul W. Wrobbel, 93 of South Alabama passed away on Thursday, (December 25, 2025) at Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo. Mr. Wrobbel was born December 20, 1932 in Buffalo, a son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Flewelling) Wrobbel. Paul honorably served his country with the United States Army and attended Genesee Country Church....
Rosanne Marie DeMare
Dec 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosanne Marie DeMare, a cherished resident of Elba, NY, who left this world on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 61. Rosanne was born on Wednesday, August 12, 1964, and she spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and her community. A proud alumnus of...
Darlene Desjardins
Dec 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Desjardins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She was reunited with the love of her life, Frank Desjardins Sr. of 52 years, peacefully on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Born on September, 24, 1955, in Batavia and raised in Oakfield, Darlene was a...
Julie H. Luxon
Dec 15, 2025
Julie H. Luxon, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 9, 1945, in Medina, Julie lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. Julie is survived by her children: Daryl (Valerie) Chesley, Colleen (Greg) Lipski, Craig (Danielle) Chesley, and Allen Chesley. She was a cherished grandmother...
Bonnie Moore
Dec 15, 2025
Bonnie Sanders Moore, a cherished resident of Oakfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on Thursday, February 26th, 1953, Bonnie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Bonnie's life was a testament to hard work and dedication. A proud graduate of Pavilion, she spent many years serving...
Nancy Welker
Jan 23, 2026
Nancy L. Welker, 79, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with COPD on January 23rd, 2026. Nancy was born in Batavia, N.Y. in 1946, to Gerald and Lucille Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Welker; sisters, Carol (Paul) Sherwood and Denise Ellis. Nancy was a proud mother and grandmother. She is...
Hazel A. King
Jan 20, 2026
Bergen - Hazel A. King, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on Thursday, February 28th, 1952, in Watertown, she is the daughter of the late Erwin Richard and Mildred Larmon Donovan. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1970, Hazel went on to a career at United Memorial Medical Center, where she...
Thomas Edward Lowe
Jan 19, 2026
Batavia - Thomas E. Lowe, 67 of Batavia passed away on January 19. 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center.Mr. Lowe is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Barbara Ann (St. Clair) Lowe.Thomas served the country honorably with the United States Army.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) at 10:00 a.m. in Western New York...
Helen Smith
Jan 16, 2026
Batavia - Helen Ada Smith, formerly of Pearl Street Road and resident of the Manor House, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 103 years old.
Born on June 2, 1922, in Stafford, NY, daughter of the late Merrill W. Weller and Harriet C. Miner Weller, and wife of the late...
Carolyn Harl
Jan 11, 2026
BATAVIA — Carolyn Harl, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Jan. 11, 2026. Carolyn was born in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 16, 1932, a Daughter of the late Kenneth and Ada (McVoy) Harl. She enjoyed baking, reading, and frequently visited the library, where she loved working on crossword puzzles. She had a...
James Crimes
Jan 10, 2026
Batavia- James Crimes, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2026. James was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, on Tuesday, March 4, 1958, a son of the late Billie and Annie (Miles) Crimes. He dedicated many years of faithful service as a laundry handler with...
Rose B. DiSalvo
Jan 9, 2026
Batavia - Mrs. Rose B. (Ritter) DiSalvo, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Batavia, daughter of the late John Ritter and Charlotte Potrzebowski Dahlquist. Rose worked along with her husband for many years as the co-owner of DiSalvo Shoe Store, Inc. She...
Arline Bank
Jan 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arline Bank, who departed this life peacefully from natural causes on January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 5, 1944, in Buffalo, New York,Arline spent her life dedicated to her family and community. Arline was a proud resident of Elba, New York, where she was...
Fay Morith
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fay Carolyn Pogel/ Morith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Wolcottsville community. Fay was born on June 6, 1937, in Lockport, NY, and she peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026.Fay spent her life embracing the role of a devoted homemaker, nurturing her family with unwavering love and...
Martin C. La May
Jan 1, 2026
Bergen - Martin C. La May, 75 of Bergen passed away on Thursday, (January 1, 2026) at home of natural causes. Mr. La May was born October 6, 1950 in Rochester, a son of the late Armand La May Sr. and Elinor (Ranfone) La May. Marty coached hockey, taught his daughters how to use tools, and how to read maps...
Daniel Joseph Cummings
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Joseph Cummings age 73 a longtime resident of South Byron passed away at UMMC on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Joseph and Marcella (Haseman) Cummings on November 22, 1952. Dan’s family moved to Buffalo during his teens where he graduated from Clarence High School in 1970. He remained...
Arne Zipkin
Dec 28, 2025
Batavia - Arne H. Zipkin, 77 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, (December 28, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green Residential Healthcare Facility. Mr. Zipkin was born May 12, 1948 in Batavia, a son of the late Phillip and Ida (Cohen) Zipkin. As a lifelong Batavian, Arne took great pride in his hometown and the many friendships he built throughout...
Sally Dioguardi
Dec 28, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Sally (Comins) Dioguardi, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by love. Sally was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, a proud great-grandmother, and a beloved great-great-grandmother. Across generations, she was a steady presence—offering wisdom, warmth, and unconditional love to all who called...
Imogene Stent
Dec 27, 2025
Batavia - Mrs. Imogene D. (Goodenbury) Stent, 89, passed away on December 27, 2025, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Stent was born November 5, 1936 in Batavia, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Ball) Goodenbury. Mrs. Stent enjoyed playing cards and games with family, watching movies, and loved cats. she is predeceased by her husband,...
Thomas L. Holly
Dec 25, 2025
West Chester, PA/ East Bethany, NY - Thomas L. Holly, a devoted family man, esteemed project manager, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, (December 25, 2025), at Shannondell, in Audubon, Pennsylvania. Born on December 31, 1940, in Batavia, Thomas led a life full of love, laughter, and boundless energy. Thomas was a beloved father and grandfather, survived by...
Paul W. Wrobbel
Dec 25, 2025
South Alabama - Paul W. Wrobbel, 93 of South Alabama passed away on Thursday, (December 25, 2025) at Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo. Mr. Wrobbel was born December 20, 1932 in Buffalo, a son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Flewelling) Wrobbel. Paul honorably served his country with the United States Army and attended Genesee Country Church....
Rosanne Marie DeMare
Dec 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosanne Marie DeMare, a cherished resident of Elba, NY, who left this world on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 61. Rosanne was born on Wednesday, August 12, 1964, and she spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and her community. A proud alumnus of...
Darlene Desjardins
Dec 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Desjardins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She was reunited with the love of her life, Frank Desjardins Sr. of 52 years, peacefully on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Born on September, 24, 1955, in Batavia and raised in Oakfield, Darlene was a...
Julie H. Luxon
Dec 15, 2025
Julie H. Luxon, of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 9, 1945, in Medina, Julie lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. Julie is survived by her children: Daryl (Valerie) Chesley, Colleen (Greg) Lipski, Craig (Danielle) Chesley, and Allen Chesley. She was a cherished grandmother...
Bonnie Moore
Dec 15, 2025
Bonnie Sanders Moore, a cherished resident of Oakfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on Thursday, February 26th, 1953, Bonnie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Bonnie's life was a testament to hard work and dedication. A proud graduate of Pavilion, she spent many years serving...
