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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Catherine M. Barber
May 12, 2022
Catherine M. (Heale) Barber, 92, of Batavia, passed away on May 12, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center. Catherine was born August 6, 1929 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Rosland (Eccleston) Blossom. Catherine was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and Stafford Grange. She worked food service for the Alexander Central School District. Surviving are her daughters,...
Kim Maureen Mcgiveron
May 11, 2022
Riga - Kim Maureen McGiveron, 60, of Riga, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (May 11, 2022) at her home. She was born June 23, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of Ronald and Mary Jane (Dillon) Heywood of East Bethany. Kim was a graduate of Pavilion Central School, GCC, and she earned her bachelor's degree at Brockport State College. She was a...
Michael J. Warner
May 9, 2022
Michael J. Warner, 79, of East Bethany, passed away on May 9, 2022. Michael was born July 17,1942 in Batavia, the son of the late LaVerne and Ruth (Nevin) Warner. After his retirement from Kodak, Mike owned and operated his own business, Auldtech. He was a Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed target practice and computers. A veteran, he served with...
Mr. Dustin M. Fleming
May 7, 2022
Batavia - Dustin M. Fleming, age 34, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home. Dustin was born on January 6, 1988 in Batavia, son of Lisa A. Fleming of Batavia. Surviving along with his mother are his son, Johnny Fleming; his siblings, Katrina Ewert, Nathan Clark, Christian Alexander and McKiah Alexander; and his cousin, Lynn Betties. Friends...
Jason E. Phelan, Sr.
May 4, 2022
Batavia - Jason E. Phelan, 48 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (May 4, 2022) at his home in Batavia. Mr. Phelan was born September 12, 1973 in Binghamton, a son of Patricia A. (late Henry) Larson of Batavia. Jason was an avid NY Jets fan. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his dog/best friend Max. Along with his...
Ira P. Hale
May 4, 2022
Ira P. Hale, "Ajax," 79, of Batavia passed away on May 4, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center. Ira was born May 10,1942 in Batavia, the son of the late Ira and Edna (Sumeriski) Hale. Ira enjoyed tractor pulls, demolition derbies, racing and spending time with his great-granddaughters. Surviving are his daughters, Linda (Tim Pahuta) Hale, Tammy Lowery, Lori (Tim...
Mr. Ronald J. Ohlson, Sr
Apr 30, 2022
Oakfield - Ronald J. Ohlson, 66 of Oakfield passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Ohlson was born Saturday, April 28th, 1956 in Attica, New York a son of Julia Ohlson of Darien and the late Robert Ohlson. A diehard Buffalo Bills fan, he loved putting together model cars. He enjoyed spending...
Richard Howard Hilken
Apr 30, 2022
Richard Howard Hilken 87, of Alexander, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2022, at Premier Genesee Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Born in Batavia, New York on March 19th, 1935, he was the only son of Howard Hilken & Mabel (Galliford) Hilken. He attended & graduated Alexander Central School & was a lifelong resident of Genesee County. Richard was...
Rev. Ronald Arthur Ginter
Apr 29, 2022
Ron Ginter, a devoted servant of Christ, departed this world April 28, 2022 and entered his eternal home surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. He was 88. Ron was born on October 22, 1933 to William Ginter and Bertha (Klane) Ginter in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Bernadine (Hinkel)...
Mrs. Evelyn Tosh
Apr 28, 2022
Bergen - Evelyn Tosh, age 97, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Evelyn loved her family more than anything and was truly a beautiful soul that will continue to live in our hearts. As a Mom and Grandmother you were number one - generous, thoughtful, loving, hard-working and always willing to serve your...
Margaret A. Reitzel
Apr 28, 2022
Margaret A. Reitzel, 89, of Attica, passed away on April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born June 8, 1932 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (Weatherwax) Bagg. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Surviving are her children, Jean Reitzel of Rochester, Floyd Reitzel of Attica, Morris Reitzel of Covington, PA and Steven Reitzel of...
Mrs. Marguerite P. Goff
Apr 23, 2022
Batavia - Marguerite P. Goff, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Goff was born Monday, July 24th, 1933 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Cecil W. Park and Katherine G. Gavigan Park. A member of The Elba Elegants and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Elba Fire Department, Marguerite...
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...
Catherine M. Barber
May 12, 2022
Catherine M. (Heale) Barber, 92, of Batavia, passed away on May 12, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center. Catherine was born August 6, 1929 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Rosland (Eccleston) Blossom. Catherine was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and Stafford Grange. She worked food service for the Alexander Central School District. Surviving are her daughters,...
Kim Maureen Mcgiveron
May 11, 2022
Riga - Kim Maureen McGiveron, 60, of Riga, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (May 11, 2022) at her home. She was born June 23, 1961 in Batavia, a daughter of Ronald and Mary Jane (Dillon) Heywood of East Bethany. Kim was a graduate of Pavilion Central School, GCC, and she earned her bachelor's degree at Brockport State College. She was a...
Michael J. Warner
May 9, 2022
Michael J. Warner, 79, of East Bethany, passed away on May 9, 2022. Michael was born July 17,1942 in Batavia, the son of the late LaVerne and Ruth (Nevin) Warner. After his retirement from Kodak, Mike owned and operated his own business, Auldtech. He was a Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed target practice and computers. A veteran, he served with...
Mr. Dustin M. Fleming
May 7, 2022
Batavia - Dustin M. Fleming, age 34, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home. Dustin was born on January 6, 1988 in Batavia, son of Lisa A. Fleming of Batavia. Surviving along with his mother are his son, Johnny Fleming; his siblings, Katrina Ewert, Nathan Clark, Christian Alexander and McKiah Alexander; and his cousin, Lynn Betties. Friends...
Jason E. Phelan, Sr.
May 4, 2022
Batavia - Jason E. Phelan, 48 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, (May 4, 2022) at his home in Batavia. Mr. Phelan was born September 12, 1973 in Binghamton, a son of Patricia A. (late Henry) Larson of Batavia. Jason was an avid NY Jets fan. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his dog/best friend Max. Along with his...
Ira P. Hale
May 4, 2022
Ira P. Hale, "Ajax," 79, of Batavia passed away on May 4, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center. Ira was born May 10,1942 in Batavia, the son of the late Ira and Edna (Sumeriski) Hale. Ira enjoyed tractor pulls, demolition derbies, racing and spending time with his great-granddaughters. Surviving are his daughters, Linda (Tim Pahuta) Hale, Tammy Lowery, Lori (Tim...
Mr. Ronald J. Ohlson, Sr
Apr 30, 2022
Oakfield - Ronald J. Ohlson, 66 of Oakfield passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Ohlson was born Saturday, April 28th, 1956 in Attica, New York a son of Julia Ohlson of Darien and the late Robert Ohlson. A diehard Buffalo Bills fan, he loved putting together model cars. He enjoyed spending...
Richard Howard Hilken
Apr 30, 2022
Richard Howard Hilken 87, of Alexander, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2022, at Premier Genesee Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Born in Batavia, New York on March 19th, 1935, he was the only son of Howard Hilken & Mabel (Galliford) Hilken. He attended & graduated Alexander Central School & was a lifelong resident of Genesee County. Richard was...
Rev. Ronald Arthur Ginter
Apr 29, 2022
Ron Ginter, a devoted servant of Christ, departed this world April 28, 2022 and entered his eternal home surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. He was 88. Ron was born on October 22, 1933 to William Ginter and Bertha (Klane) Ginter in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Bernadine (Hinkel)...
Mrs. Evelyn Tosh
Apr 28, 2022
Bergen - Evelyn Tosh, age 97, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Evelyn loved her family more than anything and was truly a beautiful soul that will continue to live in our hearts. As a Mom and Grandmother you were number one - generous, thoughtful, loving, hard-working and always willing to serve your...
Margaret A. Reitzel
Apr 28, 2022
Margaret A. Reitzel, 89, of Attica, passed away on April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born June 8, 1932 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (Weatherwax) Bagg. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Surviving are her children, Jean Reitzel of Rochester, Floyd Reitzel of Attica, Morris Reitzel of Covington, PA and Steven Reitzel of...
Mrs. Marguerite P. Goff
Apr 23, 2022
Batavia - Marguerite P. Goff, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Goff was born Monday, July 24th, 1933 in Middleport, a daughter of the late Cecil W. Park and Katherine G. Gavigan Park. A member of The Elba Elegants and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Elba Fire Department, Marguerite...
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...
