Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Leota Hagen
Feb 10, 2025
Leota D. Hagen of Oakfield went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, Allen L. Hagen. Leota was born on November 18, 1927, in Alexander, New York to the late Charles and Bertha Bluman. Leota was a faithful member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church since 1961 and was...
Paul M. Conley
Feb 10, 2025
Batavia - Paul M. Conley passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Paul was born at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia on March 31, 1947 to the late Clement "Pat" & Grace (Shaw) Conley. Paul graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. After high school Paul began working at Beardsley’s....
Sheri A. Allen
Feb 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheri A. Allen. She was born on March 10, 1975 in Batavia and passed away on February 9, 2025. Sheri was a dedicated food operation manager at Sodexo in Rochester, where she worked, fostering a sense of camaraderie and professionalism. Her commitment to her community was further exemplified by...
David G. Henry
Feb 9, 2025
David G. Henry, a cherished resident of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Gateway House in Attica. Born in Batavia on Monday, February 22nd, 1943, David led a life marked by service, dedication, and love. David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968, where his steadfast commitment to duty laid a foundation...
Helen B. Batchellor
Feb 8, 2025
Helen Batchellor, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia at the age of 99. Helen was born on August 6, 1925, in Elba, N.Y., the daughter of John Baker and Margaret Coughlin Baker. She graduated from Albion High School in 1943 and married the love of her life,...
Karl Bater
Feb 7, 2025
Bergen – Karl Bater, age 64, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Bergen. Karl was born on June 6, 1960 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Karl & Rose Marie (Costanza) Bater. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles and motorcycles. Karl was an avid fan of Harley’s and rode in many benefit rides. He...
Joseph Maiola
Feb 5, 2025
Joseph Maiola, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on Saturday, May 29th, 1954, in Pignataro, Maggiore, Italy. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a successful career as a butcher at Shortino's Meat Market in Rochester, New...
Michael L. DeVelder
Feb 1, 2025
Rochester - Michael L. DeVelder, 70 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, (February 1, 2025) at his home in Rochester. Mr. DeVelder was born July 7, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Donald and Betty (Thompson) DeVelder. He was a master of tinkering, tools and the flowers he grew; sharing all of these with a bonus joke. If...
Earl L. Austin
Feb 1, 2025
Earl L. Austin, a longtime resident of Oakfield until moving to Batavia in recent years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Batavia, Earl was a beloved member of the community known for his kindness and dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Albertina B. Kornow
Feb 1, 2025
Albertina B. Kornow, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Oakfield, New York, on September 21, 1938, to Albert Anauo and Zada Johnson Anauo, she was a beacon of love and dedication to those who knew her. Albertina was a proud graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, Class of 1957. Following her academic...
Martha J. Richenberg
Jan 25, 2025
Batavia - Martha J. Richenberg, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Thursday, February 18th, 1926 in Winburne, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gustav Nowatka and Martha Turik Nowatka. A member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia for over 75 years, Martha was a...
Michael S. Boorom
Jan 23, 2025
Batavia - Michael S. Boorom, 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (January 23, 2025) at his home. Mr. Boorom was born January 9, 1957 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Ray) Boorom. Michael was a renaissance man who loved attending the fair in Sterling, NY. He also enjoyed his trips to the Adirondacks and spending...
George Laurence Goodale
Jan 21, 2025
George Laurence “Larry” Goodale, age 80, of Bergen, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rochester, a son of the late George L. Goodale. Larry was an adventurous man, he cycled through Europe as a young man on a bicycle. Larry loved sports and...
Timothy L. Pulliam
Jan 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy L. Pulliam on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Timothy was born on Saturday, July 11th, 1964, in Rochester. Timothy was a devoted husband to Linda J. Thompson Pulliam, whom he married on August 31, 1996. He was a proud father to his children, Cheryl (Jesse) Kibbe of Middleport, Timothy...
Steven E. Bussard
Jan 20, 2025
Corfu - Steven E. Bussard 61 of Corfu passed away on Monday, (January 20, 2025) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo.
Mr. Bussard was born September 23, 1963 in Hamilton, Bermuda a son of Willard Bussard of Virginia Beach and the late Gloria (Zimmerman) Bussard.
Steven had been attending the Oakfield Community Bible Church and was a 14 year veteran of the...
Rachel Marian Crandall
Jan 18, 2025
Inman, South Carolina - Rachel Marian Crandall, 59 of Inman, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, (January 18, 2025) at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Rachel was born August 11, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Dale and Hazel Crandall. Rachel received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and then went...
Eslie James Worthington Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Eslie James Worthington Sr., known fondly as Jim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 21, 1943, in Batavia, Jim was a longtime resident of Elba. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1961, Jim went on to have a long and dedicated career at Laborers' Local 435 in Rochester where...
Lorene May Shamblin
Jan 16, 2025
Lorene May Shamblin, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 16, 2024. Born Lorene Gibson on April 9, 1934 in Fola, West Virginia, she married her late husband, George Shamblin, in the late 1950’s, and after they honeymooned in Niagara Falls, the couple became lifelong residents of Oakfield, New York. Lorene retired from...
Rita L. Zybeck
Jan 16, 2025
Alabama - Rita L. Zybeck, 85 of Alabama passed away on Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at Gateway Home in Attica. Mrs. Zybeck was born October 9, 1939 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late David and Louise (Huch) Johnson. Rita is also preceded in death by her sister, Dale Koch. Rita loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Gordon Yohe
Jan 15, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Yohe, age 81, of Byron, NY, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Batavia, a beloved son of the late Max and Beatrice (Donnely) Yohe. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Gordy dedicated his life to service and hard work....
Leota Hagen
Feb 10, 2025
Leota D. Hagen of Oakfield went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, Allen L. Hagen. Leota was born on November 18, 1927, in Alexander, New York to the late Charles and Bertha Bluman. Leota was a faithful member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church since 1961 and was...
Paul M. Conley
Feb 10, 2025
Batavia - Paul M. Conley passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Paul was born at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia on March 31, 1947 to the late Clement "Pat" & Grace (Shaw) Conley. Paul graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. After high school Paul began working at Beardsley’s....
Sheri A. Allen
Feb 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheri A. Allen. She was born on March 10, 1975 in Batavia and passed away on February 9, 2025. Sheri was a dedicated food operation manager at Sodexo in Rochester, where she worked, fostering a sense of camaraderie and professionalism. Her commitment to her community was further exemplified by...
David G. Henry
Feb 9, 2025
David G. Henry, a cherished resident of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Gateway House in Attica. Born in Batavia on Monday, February 22nd, 1943, David led a life marked by service, dedication, and love. David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968, where his steadfast commitment to duty laid a foundation...
Helen B. Batchellor
Feb 8, 2025
Helen Batchellor, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia at the age of 99. Helen was born on August 6, 1925, in Elba, N.Y., the daughter of John Baker and Margaret Coughlin Baker. She graduated from Albion High School in 1943 and married the love of her life,...
Karl Bater
Feb 7, 2025
Bergen – Karl Bater, age 64, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Bergen. Karl was born on June 6, 1960 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Karl & Rose Marie (Costanza) Bater. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles and motorcycles. Karl was an avid fan of Harley’s and rode in many benefit rides. He...
Joseph Maiola
Feb 5, 2025
Joseph Maiola, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on Saturday, May 29th, 1954, in Pignataro, Maggiore, Italy. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a successful career as a butcher at Shortino's Meat Market in Rochester, New...
Michael L. DeVelder
Feb 1, 2025
Rochester - Michael L. DeVelder, 70 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, (February 1, 2025) at his home in Rochester. Mr. DeVelder was born July 7, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Donald and Betty (Thompson) DeVelder. He was a master of tinkering, tools and the flowers he grew; sharing all of these with a bonus joke. If...
Earl L. Austin
Feb 1, 2025
Earl L. Austin, a longtime resident of Oakfield until moving to Batavia in recent years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Batavia, Earl was a beloved member of the community known for his kindness and dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Albertina B. Kornow
Feb 1, 2025
Albertina B. Kornow, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Oakfield, New York, on September 21, 1938, to Albert Anauo and Zada Johnson Anauo, she was a beacon of love and dedication to those who knew her. Albertina was a proud graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, Class of 1957. Following her academic...
Martha J. Richenberg
Jan 25, 2025
Batavia - Martha J. Richenberg, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Thursday, February 18th, 1926 in Winburne, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gustav Nowatka and Martha Turik Nowatka. A member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia for over 75 years, Martha was a...
Michael S. Boorom
Jan 23, 2025
Batavia - Michael S. Boorom, 68 of Batavia passed away on Thursday, (January 23, 2025) at his home. Mr. Boorom was born January 9, 1957 in Batavia, a son of the late James and Lois (Ray) Boorom. Michael was a renaissance man who loved attending the fair in Sterling, NY. He also enjoyed his trips to the Adirondacks and spending...
George Laurence Goodale
Jan 21, 2025
George Laurence “Larry” Goodale, age 80, of Bergen, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rochester, a son of the late George L. Goodale. Larry was an adventurous man, he cycled through Europe as a young man on a bicycle. Larry loved sports and...
Timothy L. Pulliam
Jan 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy L. Pulliam on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Timothy was born on Saturday, July 11th, 1964, in Rochester. Timothy was a devoted husband to Linda J. Thompson Pulliam, whom he married on August 31, 1996. He was a proud father to his children, Cheryl (Jesse) Kibbe of Middleport, Timothy...
Steven E. Bussard
Jan 20, 2025
Corfu - Steven E. Bussard 61 of Corfu passed away on Monday, (January 20, 2025) at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo.
Mr. Bussard was born September 23, 1963 in Hamilton, Bermuda a son of Willard Bussard of Virginia Beach and the late Gloria (Zimmerman) Bussard.
Steven had been attending the Oakfield Community Bible Church and was a 14 year veteran of the...
Rachel Marian Crandall
Jan 18, 2025
Inman, South Carolina - Rachel Marian Crandall, 59 of Inman, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, (January 18, 2025) at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Rachel was born August 11, 1965 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Dale and Hazel Crandall. Rachel received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and then went...
Eslie James Worthington Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Eslie James Worthington Sr., known fondly as Jim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 21, 1943, in Batavia, Jim was a longtime resident of Elba. A graduate of Alexander Central School in 1961, Jim went on to have a long and dedicated career at Laborers' Local 435 in Rochester where...
Lorene May Shamblin
Jan 16, 2025
Lorene May Shamblin, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 16, 2024. Born Lorene Gibson on April 9, 1934 in Fola, West Virginia, she married her late husband, George Shamblin, in the late 1950’s, and after they honeymooned in Niagara Falls, the couple became lifelong residents of Oakfield, New York. Lorene retired from...
Rita L. Zybeck
Jan 16, 2025
Alabama - Rita L. Zybeck, 85 of Alabama passed away on Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at Gateway Home in Attica. Mrs. Zybeck was born October 9, 1939 in Gowanda, a daughter of the late David and Louise (Huch) Johnson. Rita is also preceded in death by her sister, Dale Koch. Rita loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Gordon Yohe
Jan 15, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Yohe, age 81, of Byron, NY, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a short illness. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Batavia, a beloved son of the late Max and Beatrice (Donnely) Yohe. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Gordy dedicated his life to service and hard work....
