Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Donald F. Grower
Dec 14, 2025
Donald F. Grower, a beloved resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on Friday, January 3rd, 1936, in Geneva, NY. A graduate of Oakfield-Alabama High School, Donald spent 35 years as a buyer for Amada Tool (formerly Elba Tool) in Batavia. His commitment to his work was paralleled...
John M McGee
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John M. McGee, who died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 84. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born on July 23, 1941, in Auburn, New York, to...
Ronald L Jackett
Dec 11, 2025
Ronald L. Jackett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born and raised in Batavia, New York, Ronald was known for his love of family, passion for adventure, and dedication to his community. Ronald graduated from Batavia High School in 1961 and served honorably in the United States...
Millicent M. Wilder
Dec 8, 2025
Oakfield - Millicent M. Wilder, age 93, of Oakfield, died Monday, December 8, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Murray, NY on March 26, 1932 a daughter of the late Clifford and Eva Unger. Her husband, William P. Wilder died in 1992. Millicent was a waitress for years and retired from driving school bus for several years....
Mildred I. Hale
Dec 8, 2025
Batavia - Mildred I. Hale, 103 of Batavia passed away on Monday, (December 8, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy following a brief illness. Mrs. Hale was born January 26, 1922 in Basom, a daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Meyers) Marble. She was a long time member of the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church and enjoyed playing dominoes...
Ida Belle Williams
Dec 7, 2025
Ida Belle "Punkin" Williams, a beloved resident of Batavia was born on November 25, 1956 and passed away peacefully at Crossroads House on December 7, 2025 at the age of 69.
Ida is survived by her children, Alton (Pam Pontillo) Williams and Shuvon (Dan Carter) Williams. Her siblings, Alton Bethel, Joanne Jones, Robert (Cynthia) Thurston, Edwin Bethel and Sonja Armstrong along...
Donald W. Gavenda Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Elba - Donald W. Gavenda, Sr., a beloved resident of Elba, passed away peacefully at Crossroads House on December 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July 2, 1931, in Batavia, Donald lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and passions. Donald was a long-time muck farmer in Elba, where he cultivated not only the...
Jeffrey T Rosse
Dec 6, 2025
Batavia, NY - Jeffrey T. Rosse, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his hometown of Batavia, NY. Born on May 15, 1959, Jeff spent his entire life in the community he cherished, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an endless array of stories. A proud graduate of Batavia High...
Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore
Dec 5, 2025
Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore, 74, of Albion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday (December 5, 2025) at United Memorial Medical Center after a 4 year courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born on March 13, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Howard and Elsie Rowcliffe. Diane was known for her great golf...
James A Connolly
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James A. Connolly, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. James was born on Wednesday, June 7th, 1972, and spent his life devoted to his family and passions in Batavia, NY. James graduated as part of the illustrious 100th class of LeRoy High...
Debi A. Clark
Dec 3, 2025
Batavia - Debi A. Clark, a beloved member of the Batavia community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Batavia on June 10, 1955, Debi lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to her community. Debi is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Darci Clark of West Falls; her...
Roberta A. Stephens
Dec 2, 2025
Roberta A. Stephens, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Roberta lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community. Roberta married Harry I. Sollie and had three children, Tamre, Keith and Erika. She was preceded in death by her...
Richard Howard
Dec 1, 2025
Bergen – Richard Allen “Dick” Howard Sr. , 86, of Bergen, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at home with his family. Dick was born Monday, June 5, 1939 in Rochester, New York, the son of the late Harold E and Beulah (Robertson) Howard. Dick grew up in the city of Rochester alongside his cousins and sister. In his...
Jane E. Draycott
Dec 1, 2025
Jane E. Draycott, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on Thursday, June 24th, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jane lived a life full of love, devotion, and service to her family and community. Jane was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Kenneth Draycott, her loving parents, Jane Walters Hall and...
Michael Quinn
Dec 1, 2025
Michael J. Quinn, age 70, of Horseheads, Attica, and Batavia, New York. He passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Mike was born on April 29, 1955, in Elmira, the son of the late J.J. Quinn and Joan (Backes-Quinn) Hamilton. He attended St. Mary’s School in Horseheads and graduated from Attica High School in 1973. Mike spent 11 years working...
Carole J. Allen
Nov 30, 2025
Carole J. Allen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on November 6th, 1944, in Buffalo. A long-time resident of Batavia, Carole had a passion for swimming and was a regular at the local YMCA. She was a devoted wife to her husband of...
Eddie Lee Garner Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Batavia - Eddie Lee Garner Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 11, 1943, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Eddie's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family and his passion for helping others. He worked tirelessly as a horse trainer, a...
Michael Hahn
Nov 29, 2025
Michael Hahn, age 46, of Basom passed away on November 29, 2025 in Barker. Michael, also known as Mike, loved to be outdoors, whether he was cutting down trees, walking in the woods behind the family’s home, or being around a bonfire. He also liked to cook and spend time with the family’s dogs. He will be greatly missed by...
Michelle Lynn Rhodes
Nov 27, 2025
Michelle Lynn Rhodes, age 49, of Wyoming, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following complications after a double lung transplant and a long battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, on Thursday, November 27th at UPMC Presbyterian. Born December 7, 1975 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of David Sr. and Carol (Bush) Coughlin.
Michelle will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter,...
Mark S. Showler
Nov 26, 2025
Mark S. Showler, a beloved resident of Byron, passed away peacefully at the age of 64. Born in Rochester on Tuesday, June 20th, 1961, Mark was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Mark had a profound love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and spent countless hours riding his own bike, feeling the freedom of the open road. He...
Donald F. Grower
Dec 14, 2025
Donald F. Grower, a beloved resident of Elba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on Friday, January 3rd, 1936, in Geneva, NY. A graduate of Oakfield-Alabama High School, Donald spent 35 years as a buyer for Amada Tool (formerly Elba Tool) in Batavia. His commitment to his work was paralleled...
John M McGee
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John M. McGee, who died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 84. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born on July 23, 1941, in Auburn, New York, to...
Ronald L Jackett
Dec 11, 2025
Ronald L. Jackett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born and raised in Batavia, New York, Ronald was known for his love of family, passion for adventure, and dedication to his community. Ronald graduated from Batavia High School in 1961 and served honorably in the United States...
Millicent M. Wilder
Dec 8, 2025
Oakfield - Millicent M. Wilder, age 93, of Oakfield, died Monday, December 8, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Murray, NY on March 26, 1932 a daughter of the late Clifford and Eva Unger. Her husband, William P. Wilder died in 1992. Millicent was a waitress for years and retired from driving school bus for several years....
Mildred I. Hale
Dec 8, 2025
Batavia - Mildred I. Hale, 103 of Batavia passed away on Monday, (December 8, 2025) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy following a brief illness. Mrs. Hale was born January 26, 1922 in Basom, a daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Meyers) Marble. She was a long time member of the Oakfield Alabama Baptist Church and enjoyed playing dominoes...
Ida Belle Williams
Dec 7, 2025
Ida Belle "Punkin" Williams, a beloved resident of Batavia was born on November 25, 1956 and passed away peacefully at Crossroads House on December 7, 2025 at the age of 69.
Ida is survived by her children, Alton (Pam Pontillo) Williams and Shuvon (Dan Carter) Williams. Her siblings, Alton Bethel, Joanne Jones, Robert (Cynthia) Thurston, Edwin Bethel and Sonja Armstrong along...
Donald W. Gavenda Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Elba - Donald W. Gavenda, Sr., a beloved resident of Elba, passed away peacefully at Crossroads House on December 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July 2, 1931, in Batavia, Donald lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and passions. Donald was a long-time muck farmer in Elba, where he cultivated not only the...
Jeffrey T Rosse
Dec 6, 2025
Batavia, NY - Jeffrey T. Rosse, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his hometown of Batavia, NY. Born on May 15, 1959, Jeff spent his entire life in the community he cherished, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an endless array of stories. A proud graduate of Batavia High...
Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore
Dec 5, 2025
Diane J. (Rowcliffe) Moore, 74, of Albion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday (December 5, 2025) at United Memorial Medical Center after a 4 year courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born on March 13, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Howard and Elsie Rowcliffe. Diane was known for her great golf...
James A Connolly
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James A. Connolly, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. James was born on Wednesday, June 7th, 1972, and spent his life devoted to his family and passions in Batavia, NY. James graduated as part of the illustrious 100th class of LeRoy High...
Debi A. Clark
Dec 3, 2025
Batavia - Debi A. Clark, a beloved member of the Batavia community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Batavia on June 10, 1955, Debi lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to her community. Debi is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Darci Clark of West Falls; her...
Roberta A. Stephens
Dec 2, 2025
Roberta A. Stephens, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Roberta lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community. Roberta married Harry I. Sollie and had three children, Tamre, Keith and Erika. She was preceded in death by her...
Richard Howard
Dec 1, 2025
Bergen – Richard Allen “Dick” Howard Sr. , 86, of Bergen, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at home with his family. Dick was born Monday, June 5, 1939 in Rochester, New York, the son of the late Harold E and Beulah (Robertson) Howard. Dick grew up in the city of Rochester alongside his cousins and sister. In his...
Jane E. Draycott
Dec 1, 2025
Jane E. Draycott, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on Thursday, June 24th, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jane lived a life full of love, devotion, and service to her family and community. Jane was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Kenneth Draycott, her loving parents, Jane Walters Hall and...
Michael Quinn
Dec 1, 2025
Michael J. Quinn, age 70, of Horseheads, Attica, and Batavia, New York. He passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Mike was born on April 29, 1955, in Elmira, the son of the late J.J. Quinn and Joan (Backes-Quinn) Hamilton. He attended St. Mary’s School in Horseheads and graduated from Attica High School in 1973. Mike spent 11 years working...
Carole J. Allen
Nov 30, 2025
Carole J. Allen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on November 6th, 1944, in Buffalo. A long-time resident of Batavia, Carole had a passion for swimming and was a regular at the local YMCA. She was a devoted wife to her husband of...
Eddie Lee Garner Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Batavia - Eddie Lee Garner Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 11, 1943, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Eddie's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family and his passion for helping others. He worked tirelessly as a horse trainer, a...
Michael Hahn
Nov 29, 2025
Michael Hahn, age 46, of Basom passed away on November 29, 2025 in Barker. Michael, also known as Mike, loved to be outdoors, whether he was cutting down trees, walking in the woods behind the family’s home, or being around a bonfire. He also liked to cook and spend time with the family’s dogs. He will be greatly missed by...
Michelle Lynn Rhodes
Nov 27, 2025
Michelle Lynn Rhodes, age 49, of Wyoming, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following complications after a double lung transplant and a long battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, on Thursday, November 27th at UPMC Presbyterian. Born December 7, 1975 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of David Sr. and Carol (Bush) Coughlin.
Michelle will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter,...
Mark S. Showler
Nov 26, 2025
Mark S. Showler, a beloved resident of Byron, passed away peacefully at the age of 64. Born in Rochester on Tuesday, June 20th, 1961, Mark was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Mark had a profound love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and spent countless hours riding his own bike, feeling the freedom of the open road. He...
