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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Catherine K. Roth
Apr 20, 2022
Catherine Kirchner Roth passed away at the age of 101 on April 20, 2022. She was the last surviving Kirchner triplet as well as the first born; she and her two sisters Frances and Marguerite Kirchner were born on August 23, 1920 in Brooklyn in a third floor walkup. Together with their older sister Grace, they grew up in Floral...
Bonnie M. Wilson
Apr 16, 2022
Batavia - Bonnie M. Wilson, 65 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, (April 16, 2022) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester. Ms. Wilson was born January 16, 1957 in Batavia, a daughter of the late W. Odell Sr. and Ann (Grice) Wilson. Bonnie was a member of City Church in Batavia, and faithfully attended Bible studies. She enjoyed crafting,...
Mr. Carl J. Downs
Apr 16, 2022
Elba - Carl J. Downs, 59 of Elba passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 7, 1962 in Batavia, a son of the late Clarence J. Downs and Linda Farren Downs. Carl was a gifted mechanic who worked on many local race-cars and four-wheelers. A proud father, he loved spending time...
Loren F. Balduf
Apr 13, 2022
Batavia – Loren F. Balduf “Tookie”, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. He was born on January 6, 1924 in Batavia, a son of the late William Balduf and Helen Sharick Balduf. A World War II Merchant Marines Veteran, he served aboard...
S. Anthony Meleca
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Meleca was born in Batavia, New York in 1936. He was raised by his parents, Joseph and Maria Cristina (Bagetta) Meleca of Siderno Superiore, Reggio Calabria, Italy. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1954. Upon graduation he attended The University of Buffalo, NY for a short time. He then pursued a career in barbering and worked with his...
Rev. Douglas A. Knorr
Apr 8, 2022
Batavia - Rev. Douglas A. Knorr, 68 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (April 8, 2022) at his home in Batavia. Rev. Knorr was born July 25, 1953 in Rochester, a son of the late Arlene (late Albert) Knorr Keys. Doug was a veteran of the US Army and was very proud to have become an ordained minister in 2018....
Richard L. Hale
Apr 5, 2022
Corfu - Richard L. Hale, 74 of Corfu passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 5, 2022) at his home in Corfu. Mr. Hale was born February 27, 1948 in Batavia, a son of Norma (Foster) Hale of Batavia and the late LaVerne Hale. Richard was a parishioner of Resurrection Parish, a veteran of the US Navy, and a retiree of...
Mrs. Mary L. Saile
Apr 5, 2022
Batavia - Mary L. Saile, 82 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Saile was born Thursday, November 2nd, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Franklin Stocking and Alice Russell Stocking. A member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, she was an avid reader and card player. She enjoyed camping and...
Robert P Fedele
Apr 1, 2022
Bergen - Robert P. Fedele, 81 of Bergen, passed away on Friday, (April 1, 2022) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Fedele was born October 29th, 1940 in Rochester a son of the late John (late Sara) Fedele and Mary (Shelp) Fedele. Robert was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and was well known in...
Mrs. Mary E. Moore
Mar 31, 2022
Batavia - Mary E. Moore, 73 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born Friday, March 18th, 1949 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Homer Steven Bush, Sr. and Charlotte Goodenow Bush. Mary enjoyed playing cards, going shopping and out to eat. She loved to listen to music,...
Mrs. Teresa M. George
Mar 27, 2022
In loving memory of Teresa (Tre) M. George age 65 from Oakfield New York now resting peacefully with our Lord. Teresa is survived by her daughter Nina (Tony) White, granddaughter Natalia and son Jerome George. She was predeceased by her husband John J. George and brother Peter Severino. Surviving family includes her parents Nicolo and Mary Severino and siblings Joseph...
Sophia D. Weber
Mar 24, 2022
Sophia Weber (ne: Gzowski) passed peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2022. A native of Oakfield, NY, Sophia taught home economics and life sciences in New York, California, and Montana before retiring as the department chair of home economics at Bozeman Junior High School. The same adventuresome spirit that took Sophia cross-country from upstate New York to California in...
Yvonne M. Beverly
Mar 24, 2022
Oakfield- Yvonne M. Beverly, 74 of Oakfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1947 in Batavia, New York to the late Joseph Cardinali and Jennie (Galline) Nesbitt. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents and her favorite dog Dakota. Yvonne loved fiercely and was everyone’s “Nana”. She was...
Mrs. Geraldine Thompson
Mar 24, 2022
Batavia - Geraldine Thompson, 95, of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Thompson was born Tuesday, February 15th, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late Henry and Katherine. Geraldine is the wife of Gerald A. Thompson who passed away on May 2, 2014. She is survived by...
Paul R. Raines, Sr.
Mar 23, 2022
Paul R. Raines, Sr., 93, of Alexander, passed away on March 23, 2022. Paul was born September 21, 1928 in Darien, the son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Klossner) Raines. Paul was the founder of P & D Equipment, Sales and Service in Alexander, which he operated with his seven children. Prior to P & D Equipment, Sales and...
Margaret S. Macioszek
Mar 21, 2022
Oakfield - Margaret S. Macioszek, 83 of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, (March 21, 2022) at her home. Mrs. Macioszek was born January 19, 1939 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Thomas and Gerda (Meyers) Martin. Margaret enjoyed bird watching, working crossword puzzles, crime shows, and the cooking channel. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing, and gardening. Margaret...
Marie Ethel Spiotta
Mar 21, 2022
Marie Ethel Spiotta passed peacefully surrounded by family at her home on March 21, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born on April 18, 1944 in Batavia to the late Alvin and Ruth (McClurg) Baubie. In addition to her parents, Marie is predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Michael Rich; husband, Frank Spiotta, Sr.; and niece...
Joseph Kuzma
Mar 21, 2022
Byron - Joseph Kuzma, born in Buffalo, N Y. July 13, 1946 to Henry and Helen (Wachowiak) Kuzma. He was an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War; stationed in Japan. He attended the University Of Buffalo for his undergraduate studies and graduated from the University of Toledo, Ohio Pharmacy School. Following graduation, he worked in pharmacies in...
Ellen Southall
Mar 21, 2022
Batavia - Ellen Southall of Batavia, was born on April 13, 1949 in South Dakota and left this earth on March 21, 2022 due to complications from angio sarcoma which was diagnosed in July 2021. She was a long-term employee of Genesee County and Marathon Insurance. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey (fiance Laura); grandsons, Harrison and Dominic, and Laura's daughter,...
Joseph J. Lang, Sr.
Mar 20, 2022
Joseph J. Lang, Sr., 78, of Batavia passed away on Sunday March 20, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was born on September 25, 1943, the son of Joseph and Clara Lang. Joe was the loving husband of the late Pamela (Winkstern) Lang; father to the late Jackie, the late Jeffery (Tina), the late...
Catherine K. Roth
Apr 20, 2022
Catherine Kirchner Roth passed away at the age of 101 on April 20, 2022. She was the last surviving Kirchner triplet as well as the first born; she and her two sisters Frances and Marguerite Kirchner were born on August 23, 1920 in Brooklyn in a third floor walkup. Together with their older sister Grace, they grew up in Floral...
Bonnie M. Wilson
Apr 16, 2022
Batavia - Bonnie M. Wilson, 65 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, (April 16, 2022) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility in Rochester. Ms. Wilson was born January 16, 1957 in Batavia, a daughter of the late W. Odell Sr. and Ann (Grice) Wilson. Bonnie was a member of City Church in Batavia, and faithfully attended Bible studies. She enjoyed crafting,...
Mr. Carl J. Downs
Apr 16, 2022
Elba - Carl J. Downs, 59 of Elba passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 7, 1962 in Batavia, a son of the late Clarence J. Downs and Linda Farren Downs. Carl was a gifted mechanic who worked on many local race-cars and four-wheelers. A proud father, he loved spending time...
Loren F. Balduf
Apr 13, 2022
Batavia – Loren F. Balduf “Tookie”, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of HomeCare & Hospice. He was born on January 6, 1924 in Batavia, a son of the late William Balduf and Helen Sharick Balduf. A World War II Merchant Marines Veteran, he served aboard...
S. Anthony Meleca
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Meleca was born in Batavia, New York in 1936. He was raised by his parents, Joseph and Maria Cristina (Bagetta) Meleca of Siderno Superiore, Reggio Calabria, Italy. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1954. Upon graduation he attended The University of Buffalo, NY for a short time. He then pursued a career in barbering and worked with his...
Rev. Douglas A. Knorr
Apr 8, 2022
Batavia - Rev. Douglas A. Knorr, 68 of Batavia, passed away on Friday, (April 8, 2022) at his home in Batavia. Rev. Knorr was born July 25, 1953 in Rochester, a son of the late Arlene (late Albert) Knorr Keys. Doug was a veteran of the US Army and was very proud to have become an ordained minister in 2018....
Richard L. Hale
Apr 5, 2022
Corfu - Richard L. Hale, 74 of Corfu passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 5, 2022) at his home in Corfu. Mr. Hale was born February 27, 1948 in Batavia, a son of Norma (Foster) Hale of Batavia and the late LaVerne Hale. Richard was a parishioner of Resurrection Parish, a veteran of the US Navy, and a retiree of...
Mrs. Mary L. Saile
Apr 5, 2022
Batavia - Mary L. Saile, 82 of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mrs. Saile was born Thursday, November 2nd, 1939 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Franklin Stocking and Alice Russell Stocking. A member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, she was an avid reader and card player. She enjoyed camping and...
Robert P Fedele
Apr 1, 2022
Bergen - Robert P. Fedele, 81 of Bergen, passed away on Friday, (April 1, 2022) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Fedele was born October 29th, 1940 in Rochester a son of the late John (late Sara) Fedele and Mary (Shelp) Fedele. Robert was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and was well known in...
Mrs. Mary E. Moore
Mar 31, 2022
Batavia - Mary E. Moore, 73 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born Friday, March 18th, 1949 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Homer Steven Bush, Sr. and Charlotte Goodenow Bush. Mary enjoyed playing cards, going shopping and out to eat. She loved to listen to music,...
Mrs. Teresa M. George
Mar 27, 2022
In loving memory of Teresa (Tre) M. George age 65 from Oakfield New York now resting peacefully with our Lord. Teresa is survived by her daughter Nina (Tony) White, granddaughter Natalia and son Jerome George. She was predeceased by her husband John J. George and brother Peter Severino. Surviving family includes her parents Nicolo and Mary Severino and siblings Joseph...
Sophia D. Weber
Mar 24, 2022
Sophia Weber (ne: Gzowski) passed peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2022. A native of Oakfield, NY, Sophia taught home economics and life sciences in New York, California, and Montana before retiring as the department chair of home economics at Bozeman Junior High School. The same adventuresome spirit that took Sophia cross-country from upstate New York to California in...
Yvonne M. Beverly
Mar 24, 2022
Oakfield- Yvonne M. Beverly, 74 of Oakfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1947 in Batavia, New York to the late Joseph Cardinali and Jennie (Galline) Nesbitt. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents and her favorite dog Dakota. Yvonne loved fiercely and was everyone’s “Nana”. She was...
Mrs. Geraldine Thompson
Mar 24, 2022
Batavia - Geraldine Thompson, 95, of Batavia passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Thompson was born Tuesday, February 15th, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late Henry and Katherine. Geraldine is the wife of Gerald A. Thompson who passed away on May 2, 2014. She is survived by...
Paul R. Raines, Sr.
Mar 23, 2022
Paul R. Raines, Sr., 93, of Alexander, passed away on March 23, 2022. Paul was born September 21, 1928 in Darien, the son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Klossner) Raines. Paul was the founder of P & D Equipment, Sales and Service in Alexander, which he operated with his seven children. Prior to P & D Equipment, Sales and...
Margaret S. Macioszek
Mar 21, 2022
Oakfield - Margaret S. Macioszek, 83 of Oakfield, passed away on Monday, (March 21, 2022) at her home. Mrs. Macioszek was born January 19, 1939 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Thomas and Gerda (Meyers) Martin. Margaret enjoyed bird watching, working crossword puzzles, crime shows, and the cooking channel. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing, and gardening. Margaret...
Marie Ethel Spiotta
Mar 21, 2022
Marie Ethel Spiotta passed peacefully surrounded by family at her home on March 21, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born on April 18, 1944 in Batavia to the late Alvin and Ruth (McClurg) Baubie. In addition to her parents, Marie is predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Michael Rich; husband, Frank Spiotta, Sr.; and niece...
Joseph Kuzma
Mar 21, 2022
Byron - Joseph Kuzma, born in Buffalo, N Y. July 13, 1946 to Henry and Helen (Wachowiak) Kuzma. He was an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War; stationed in Japan. He attended the University Of Buffalo for his undergraduate studies and graduated from the University of Toledo, Ohio Pharmacy School. Following graduation, he worked in pharmacies in...
Ellen Southall
Mar 21, 2022
Batavia - Ellen Southall of Batavia, was born on April 13, 1949 in South Dakota and left this earth on March 21, 2022 due to complications from angio sarcoma which was diagnosed in July 2021. She was a long-term employee of Genesee County and Marathon Insurance. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey (fiance Laura); grandsons, Harrison and Dominic, and Laura's daughter,...
Joseph J. Lang, Sr.
Mar 20, 2022
Joseph J. Lang, Sr., 78, of Batavia passed away on Sunday March 20, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Batavia. He was born on September 25, 1943, the son of Joseph and Clara Lang. Joe was the loving husband of the late Pamela (Winkstern) Lang; father to the late Jackie, the late Jeffery (Tina), the late...
