Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mae Elaine Wheeler
Jul 15, 2026
Mae Elaine Wheeler, 87, of Churchville, passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at LeRoy Village Green, LeRoy, NY.
She was born on January 21, 1939, in Churchville, a daughter of the late Arnold and Maryann (Pimm) Baker.
Mae graduated from Churchville-Chili High School and married the love of her life, Larry Wheeler, on August 17, 1957. Together,...
Sadegh Danesh
Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Sadegh Danesh, beloved father, grandfather, surgeon, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 after a gradual decline in health following a heart attack in December 2025. Even in his final weeks, his unmistakable sense of humor remained. The nurses at Mt. Carmel Comfort Care House often remarked that he entertained them with stories and laughter, bringing...
Joan Lundmark
Jul 13, 2026
Joan Lundmark, 83, of Oakfield, passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 5, 1942, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy (Erhardt) Goetz.
Joan was a devoted member of East Shelby Community Bible Church and a former member of the Oakfield Ladies Auxiliary and the Oakfield Fire Department. She found...
Richard Alexander Gdanice
Jul 12, 2026
Richard Alexander Gdanice Sr., 88, of Basom, passed away on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 14, 1937, in Buffalo, a son of the late Helen (Gonzowski) Surma.
Richard was a true outdoorsman who found great enjoyment in hunting, fishing, and trapping. He also had a lifelong passion for working on vehicles and, in his...
Bernard Eugene Pangrazio Sr.
Jul 11, 2026
Bernard Eugene Pangrazio Sr., 85, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Gateway Home, Attica.
Bernard was born August 23, 1940, in Batavia, New York, the son of the Late Laverne Sr. and Anita (Stewart) Pangrazio. He married the love of his life, Joan Galliford, on April 19, 1958.
Bernard found great satisfaction in farming, construction, scrapping, and operating his heavy equipment....
James L. Emery
Jul 8, 2026
Oakfield - James L. Emery, 52, passed away on July 8, 2026.Jimmy was born on May 19, 1974 in Batavia, the son of Jean Emery Cape and John Cape of Clarendon.He was a graduate of Elba Central School and worked at The Rez in Basom. Jimmy enjoyed 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and working on anything with a motor....
Helen Cecere
Jul 6, 2026
Alexander - Helen "Dolly" Cecere, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
She was born on January 16, 1943 in Batavia, daughter of the late Francis J. and Louise M. Good Gilhooly.At five years old, she proudly served as the Irish mascot for the Alexander Central School basketball team, cheering on her...
Robert H. Dolan
Jul 2, 2026
Batavia - Robert Harold "Bob" Dolan, 74, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, after a brief illness and a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 11, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, Bob was the son of John E. "Jack" Dolan and F. Lois Dolan (Smith). He attended Diocesan Preparatory Seminary and graduated in 1969. He later attended Bryant &...
Marie R. Call
Jun 26, 2026
Marie R. Call, 96, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Marie was born on July 22, 1929, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Dr. Foster and Marie (Hauptli) Rulison. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Bee," she will be remembered for her gracious spirit, generosity, and grace.
She graduated from Nottingham High School...
Daniel M. Babcock
Jun 25, 2026
Daniel M. Babcock, 86, passed away after a short illness on June 25, 2026, in Cary, NC with his family by his side.
Born on April 26, 1940, in Batavia, New York, Dan was the son of Sherman and Edith Babcock. He spent most of his life in Batavia, where he was raised, attended school, and met the love of his...
Robin Scott Brooks
Jun 21, 2026
Robin Scott Brooks, 64, of Batavia, New York, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2026.
He was born on February 11, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, Son of the late Audrey (Menall) Brooks and brother of the late Geraldine Cowell.
Robin was a quiet and gentle man who found his greatest happiness in the simple moments of life. He cherished the time...
Michael C. Brungard
Jun 21, 2026
Hamlin - Michael C. Brungard, 81 of Hamlin, passed away on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Mr. Brungard was born June 11, 1945 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clair and Josephine (Strickler) Brungard.He was a member of the Hamlin New Testament Church. Michael served his country honorably with the United...
Mark Weinreber
Jun 20, 2026
Mark D. Weinreber, 56, of Batavia, passed away suddenly, in his home, on June 20, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1969, in Lackawanna, a son of the late Lawrence R. Weinreber and Elizabeth (Healy) Weinreber.
Mark proudly served his community for many years as a firefighter with Hutchinson Hose Company in Williamsville and as an EMT, always willing to help...
Emily N. Perez
Jun 20, 2026
Emily N. Perez, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.She was born on April 30, 1941 in Utica, a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Rehm Northrop.In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working on jigsaw puzzles, and reading.Her husband, Digno C. Perez, passed away on December 9, 2021.She is...
Philip A. Naas
Jun 20, 2026
Philip A. Naas passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice surrounded by his family following a short battle with Gioblastoma.He was born on June 24, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Wendell and Dorothy Patterson Naas.
He is survived by his wife of 62 Years, Judy Naas, son...
Carol Dilcher
Jun 15, 2026
Carol (Hart) Dilcher, 82, of Oakfield, New York, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 15, 2026.
She was born on August 22, 1943, in Bergen, daughter of the late John and June (Thomas) Hart.
Carol graduated from Byron-Bergen High School in 1962 and, on July 1, 1966, married the love of her life, Charles Dilcher, beginning a devoted marriage filled...
Laimons Klava
Jun 14, 2026
Laimons Klava ,91, died after a brief illness on June 14, 2026 in Batavia in hospice care at UMMC
He immigrated from Latvia as a young teenager with his parents in 1950. The family settled in Batavia, learned English and became proud US citizens.
All three worked at Genesee Memorial Hospital (now UMMC). After high school in Batavia Laimons started...
Joseph A. Martinez
Jun 14, 2026
Pavilion - Joseph A. Martinez, 23 of Pavilion passed away on Sunday (June 14, 2026) in Stafford as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Joseph was born January 18, 2003 in Batavia, a son of Jose (Kristin) Martinez, Jr. of Englewood, Florida and Michelle (Timothy) Crawford of Batavia.Joseph was a handsome young man with a kind heart, a...
Richard C. Donath
Jun 13, 2026
Richard C. Donath, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster.He was born on January 23, 1942 in Buffalo, a son of the late Horace O. and Arliene L. Austin Donath.He served with the United States Navy from 1964-67 and worked as a mason for many years with the Rochester Bricklayers...
Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
Mae Elaine Wheeler
Jul 15, 2026
Mae Elaine Wheeler, 87, of Churchville, passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at LeRoy Village Green, LeRoy, NY.
She was born on January 21, 1939, in Churchville, a daughter of the late Arnold and Maryann (Pimm) Baker.
Mae graduated from Churchville-Chili High School and married the love of her life, Larry Wheeler, on August 17, 1957. Together,...
Sadegh Danesh
Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Sadegh Danesh, beloved father, grandfather, surgeon, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 after a gradual decline in health following a heart attack in December 2025. Even in his final weeks, his unmistakable sense of humor remained. The nurses at Mt. Carmel Comfort Care House often remarked that he entertained them with stories and laughter, bringing...
Joan Lundmark
Jul 13, 2026
Joan Lundmark, 83, of Oakfield, passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 5, 1942, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy (Erhardt) Goetz.
Joan was a devoted member of East Shelby Community Bible Church and a former member of the Oakfield Ladies Auxiliary and the Oakfield Fire Department. She found...
Richard Alexander Gdanice
Jul 12, 2026
Richard Alexander Gdanice Sr., 88, of Basom, passed away on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 14, 1937, in Buffalo, a son of the late Helen (Gonzowski) Surma.
Richard was a true outdoorsman who found great enjoyment in hunting, fishing, and trapping. He also had a lifelong passion for working on vehicles and, in his...
Bernard Eugene Pangrazio Sr.
Jul 11, 2026
Bernard Eugene Pangrazio Sr., 85, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Gateway Home, Attica.
Bernard was born August 23, 1940, in Batavia, New York, the son of the Late Laverne Sr. and Anita (Stewart) Pangrazio. He married the love of his life, Joan Galliford, on April 19, 1958.
Bernard found great satisfaction in farming, construction, scrapping, and operating his heavy equipment....
James L. Emery
Jul 8, 2026
Oakfield - James L. Emery, 52, passed away on July 8, 2026.Jimmy was born on May 19, 1974 in Batavia, the son of Jean Emery Cape and John Cape of Clarendon.He was a graduate of Elba Central School and worked at The Rez in Basom. Jimmy enjoyed 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and working on anything with a motor....
Helen Cecere
Jul 6, 2026
Alexander - Helen "Dolly" Cecere, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
She was born on January 16, 1943 in Batavia, daughter of the late Francis J. and Louise M. Good Gilhooly.At five years old, she proudly served as the Irish mascot for the Alexander Central School basketball team, cheering on her...
Robert H. Dolan
Jul 2, 2026
Batavia - Robert Harold "Bob" Dolan, 74, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, after a brief illness and a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 11, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, Bob was the son of John E. "Jack" Dolan and F. Lois Dolan (Smith). He attended Diocesan Preparatory Seminary and graduated in 1969. He later attended Bryant &...
Marie R. Call
Jun 26, 2026
Marie R. Call, 96, of Batavia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Marie was born on July 22, 1929, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Dr. Foster and Marie (Hauptli) Rulison. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Bee," she will be remembered for her gracious spirit, generosity, and grace.
She graduated from Nottingham High School...
Daniel M. Babcock
Jun 25, 2026
Daniel M. Babcock, 86, passed away after a short illness on June 25, 2026, in Cary, NC with his family by his side.
Born on April 26, 1940, in Batavia, New York, Dan was the son of Sherman and Edith Babcock. He spent most of his life in Batavia, where he was raised, attended school, and met the love of his...
Robin Scott Brooks
Jun 21, 2026
Robin Scott Brooks, 64, of Batavia, New York, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2026.
He was born on February 11, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, Son of the late Audrey (Menall) Brooks and brother of the late Geraldine Cowell.
Robin was a quiet and gentle man who found his greatest happiness in the simple moments of life. He cherished the time...
Michael C. Brungard
Jun 21, 2026
Hamlin - Michael C. Brungard, 81 of Hamlin, passed away on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.Mr. Brungard was born June 11, 1945 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clair and Josephine (Strickler) Brungard.He was a member of the Hamlin New Testament Church. Michael served his country honorably with the United...
Mark Weinreber
Jun 20, 2026
Mark D. Weinreber, 56, of Batavia, passed away suddenly, in his home, on June 20, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1969, in Lackawanna, a son of the late Lawrence R. Weinreber and Elizabeth (Healy) Weinreber.
Mark proudly served his community for many years as a firefighter with Hutchinson Hose Company in Williamsville and as an EMT, always willing to help...
Emily N. Perez
Jun 20, 2026
Emily N. Perez, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility.She was born on April 30, 1941 in Utica, a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Rehm Northrop.In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working on jigsaw puzzles, and reading.Her husband, Digno C. Perez, passed away on December 9, 2021.She is...
Philip A. Naas
Jun 20, 2026
Philip A. Naas passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice surrounded by his family following a short battle with Gioblastoma.He was born on June 24, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Wendell and Dorothy Patterson Naas.
He is survived by his wife of 62 Years, Judy Naas, son...
Carol Dilcher
Jun 15, 2026
Carol (Hart) Dilcher, 82, of Oakfield, New York, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 15, 2026.
She was born on August 22, 1943, in Bergen, daughter of the late John and June (Thomas) Hart.
Carol graduated from Byron-Bergen High School in 1962 and, on July 1, 1966, married the love of her life, Charles Dilcher, beginning a devoted marriage filled...
Laimons Klava
Jun 14, 2026
Laimons Klava ,91, died after a brief illness on June 14, 2026 in Batavia in hospice care at UMMC
He immigrated from Latvia as a young teenager with his parents in 1950. The family settled in Batavia, learned English and became proud US citizens.
All three worked at Genesee Memorial Hospital (now UMMC). After high school in Batavia Laimons started...
Joseph A. Martinez
Jun 14, 2026
Pavilion - Joseph A. Martinez, 23 of Pavilion passed away on Sunday (June 14, 2026) in Stafford as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Joseph was born January 18, 2003 in Batavia, a son of Jose (Kristin) Martinez, Jr. of Englewood, Florida and Michelle (Timothy) Crawford of Batavia.Joseph was a handsome young man with a kind heart, a...
Richard C. Donath
Jun 13, 2026
Richard C. Donath, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster.He was born on January 23, 1942 in Buffalo, a son of the late Horace O. and Arliene L. Austin Donath.He served with the United States Navy from 1964-67 and worked as a mason for many years with the Rochester Bricklayers...
Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
