Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Elizabeth M. Heale
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Heale (nee Bartz) took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on November 18, 2024, just short of her 105th birthday. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Batavia, NY the daughter of the late John and Flossie Bartz, both who predecease her. She was one of 13 children and is predeceased by...
Roger J Ridd
Nov 16, 2024
Roger J. Ridd, age 58, of Bergen, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. Roger was born on Monday, December 27, 1965 in Batavia, a son of late Herbert “Herb” and Josephine (Beedham) Ridd. He was a quiet man who enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and baseball. Roger would love to spend time with his family, kayaking, and always...
Christine R. Martz
Nov 15, 2024
Christine R. Martz, 75, of Churchville, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Christine was born April 21, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Robbins) Rogers.
Christine was a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and watching the Buffalo Bills....
Caroline M. Gray
Nov 15, 2024
Caroline M. Gray, 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2024 at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Caroline was born June 16, 1944 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Lougheed. Caroline enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and visiting Letchworth State Park. Surviving are her children,...
James A. Baldwin Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
James A Baldwin, 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1940, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Jane S. (Barnard) Baldwin. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a proud onion farmer of the Elba community, he devoted countless hours to his family...
Richard W. Saville Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Saville Jr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday November 10. 2024 at the age of 72. Dick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his daughter, Erin (Jeremy) Martz; his son, Brian (Kaleigh) Saville; and his grandson Josiah. Also, by his sisters, Melissa...
Robert H. Alwardt
Nov 10, 2024
Batavia - Robert H. Alwardt, 90 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 10, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 31, 1934 in Attica, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Wheeler) Alwardt. Robert was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He loved woodworking, painting, dancing and many activities...
James H. Hutchison
Nov 6, 2024
Byron - James H. Hutchison, 81 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, (November 6, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hutchison was born May 29, 1943 in Buffalo, a son of the late James W. and Ella C. (Walters) Hutchison. Jim grew up in Orchard Park and was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #288, where...
Sharon J. Barnard
Nov 4, 2024
El Paso, Texas - Sharon J. Barnard, 82 of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Byron and Corfu passed away on Monday, (November 4, 2024) under the care of Faith Hospice in El Paso.
Mrs. Barnard was born April 30, 1942 in Buffalo a daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia (Schumacher) Mech.
She was inspirational to all who knew her and...
Timothy Ferrara
Nov 3, 2024
Timothy Francis Ferrara, age 76, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born in Dansville, New York and raised in Mount Morris, New York. On September 15, 1966 Timothy was drafted into the US ARMY 36k20 FIELD WIREMAN, where he served with distinction, including most notably his tour in Vietnam. During his service he achieved...
Thomas Carlyle Wolford
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas Carlyle Wolford, 89, of Le Roy, died on November 2, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Thomas was born January 24, 1935, in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Bernice (Armstrong) and Perry C. Wolford. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years. In...
Jane E. Fitch
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane E. Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jane peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Born on Wednesday, June 21st, 1933, in Batavia, Jane...
Anthony Mudrzynski
Oct 30, 2024
Oakfield - Anthony Mudrzynski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Oakfield, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Horzempa Mudrzynski. Tony was a devout family man. He looked after his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He seemed to always know what they needed and...
Suzanne Stein
Oct 29, 2024
Suzanne “Suzie” Stein, age 62, of LeRoy, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Suzanne was born on August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a Daughter of the late Ronald J. Buda (1991) and JoAnne (Pugh) Buda. She had an amazing sense of humor, loved to laugh and was always there to...
Margaret Jane Kauffman
Oct 29, 2024
Batavia - Margaret Jane Kauffman, 89, passed from this life on October 29, 2024, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Jane was born September 2, 1935, to Loretta (Garraghan) and Edward Kauffman. She was graduated from Batavia High School and Buffalo State and earned an M.A. at Canisius College before embarking upon a 42-year career in education, first as an English...
Kenneth Charles Imhof
Oct 25, 2024
Darien Center - Kenneth Charles Imhof, 77 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, (October 25, 2024) at home. Mr. Imhof was born April 3, 1947 in Buffalo. Ken served his country honorably with the Army during Vietnam and was a school bus driver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors - especially fishing. He was a...
Roger Laird Sr.
Oct 23, 2024
Roger Laird Sr., 76, of Batavia, passed away on October 23, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roger was born on July 10, 1948 in Warsaw, a son of the late Robert C. Laird Sr. (1971) and Irene M. Laird Dewey. Roger was a member of the VFW, Polish Falcons, Leroy Moose Club, and the Batavia Elks. He was extremely...
Roxanna J. Given
Oct 18, 2024
Roxanna J. Given, 95, of Elba, passed away on October 18, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roxanna was born August 2,1929, in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Harkness) Rowcliffe. Roxanna was a Buffalo Bills fan, having been a season ticket holder for nearly 40 years. She was a long time member of the Genesee County...
Gustav Thomas Kovalik
Oct 14, 2024
Gustav Thomas Kovalik, age 78, long time resident of Caledonia, NY passed away in his home on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born in Reading, PA on October 25, 1945, the son of Gustav Thomas and Dorothy Marie (Hall) Kovalik. Prior to Gus's birth, his father died in a plane crash and later Dorothy married his brother, John, who...
Eugene David Boldt
Oct 14, 2024
Elba - Eugene David "Jake" Boldt, age 93, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on July 1, 1931, in Buffalo, a son of the late Ellsworth Norton Sr. and Francis Boldt Norton. A 1947 graduate of Elba Central School, Jake was a lifelong farmer at Norton Farms in Elba....
Elizabeth M. Heale
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth M. Heale (nee Bartz) took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on November 18, 2024, just short of her 105th birthday. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Batavia, NY the daughter of the late John and Flossie Bartz, both who predecease her. She was one of 13 children and is predeceased by...
Roger J Ridd
Nov 16, 2024
Roger J. Ridd, age 58, of Bergen, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. Roger was born on Monday, December 27, 1965 in Batavia, a son of late Herbert “Herb” and Josephine (Beedham) Ridd. He was a quiet man who enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and baseball. Roger would love to spend time with his family, kayaking, and always...
Christine R. Martz
Nov 15, 2024
Christine R. Martz, 75, of Churchville, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.
Christine was born April 21, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Robbins) Rogers.
Christine was a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and watching the Buffalo Bills....
Caroline M. Gray
Nov 15, 2024
Caroline M. Gray, 80, of Warsaw and formerly of Batavia, passed away on November 15, 2024 at East Side Living and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Caroline was born June 16, 1944 in Rochester, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Lougheed. Caroline enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and visiting Letchworth State Park. Surviving are her children,...
James A. Baldwin Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
James A Baldwin, 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1940, in Batavia, NY, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Jane S. (Barnard) Baldwin. A graduate of SUNY Morrisville and a proud onion farmer of the Elba community, he devoted countless hours to his family...
Richard W. Saville Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Saville Jr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday November 10. 2024 at the age of 72. Dick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his daughter, Erin (Jeremy) Martz; his son, Brian (Kaleigh) Saville; and his grandson Josiah. Also, by his sisters, Melissa...
Robert H. Alwardt
Nov 10, 2024
Batavia - Robert H. Alwardt, 90 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, (November 10, 2024) at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 31, 1934 in Attica, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Wheeler) Alwardt. Robert was a member of the Batavia First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He loved woodworking, painting, dancing and many activities...
James H. Hutchison
Nov 6, 2024
Byron - James H. Hutchison, 81 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, (November 6, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mr. Hutchison was born May 29, 1943 in Buffalo, a son of the late James W. and Ella C. (Walters) Hutchison. Jim grew up in Orchard Park and was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #288, where...
Sharon J. Barnard
Nov 4, 2024
El Paso, Texas - Sharon J. Barnard, 82 of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Byron and Corfu passed away on Monday, (November 4, 2024) under the care of Faith Hospice in El Paso.
Mrs. Barnard was born April 30, 1942 in Buffalo a daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia (Schumacher) Mech.
She was inspirational to all who knew her and...
Timothy Ferrara
Nov 3, 2024
Timothy Francis Ferrara, age 76, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Born in Dansville, New York and raised in Mount Morris, New York. On September 15, 1966 Timothy was drafted into the US ARMY 36k20 FIELD WIREMAN, where he served with distinction, including most notably his tour in Vietnam. During his service he achieved...
Thomas Carlyle Wolford
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas Carlyle Wolford, 89, of Le Roy, died on November 2, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Thomas was born January 24, 1935, in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Bernice (Armstrong) and Perry C. Wolford. After graduating from Slippery Rock High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years. In...
Jane E. Fitch
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane E. Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Jane peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Born on Wednesday, June 21st, 1933, in Batavia, Jane...
Anthony Mudrzynski
Oct 30, 2024
Oakfield - Anthony Mudrzynski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1934, in Oakfield, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Horzempa Mudrzynski. Tony was a devout family man. He looked after his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He seemed to always know what they needed and...
Suzanne Stein
Oct 29, 2024
Suzanne “Suzie” Stein, age 62, of LeRoy, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Suzanne was born on August 2, 1962 in Rochester, a Daughter of the late Ronald J. Buda (1991) and JoAnne (Pugh) Buda. She had an amazing sense of humor, loved to laugh and was always there to...
Margaret Jane Kauffman
Oct 29, 2024
Batavia - Margaret Jane Kauffman, 89, passed from this life on October 29, 2024, at Crossroads House in Batavia. Jane was born September 2, 1935, to Loretta (Garraghan) and Edward Kauffman. She was graduated from Batavia High School and Buffalo State and earned an M.A. at Canisius College before embarking upon a 42-year career in education, first as an English...
Kenneth Charles Imhof
Oct 25, 2024
Darien Center - Kenneth Charles Imhof, 77 of Darien Center, passed away on Friday, (October 25, 2024) at home. Mr. Imhof was born April 3, 1947 in Buffalo. Ken served his country honorably with the Army during Vietnam and was a school bus driver prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors - especially fishing. He was a...
Roger Laird Sr.
Oct 23, 2024
Roger Laird Sr., 76, of Batavia, passed away on October 23, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roger was born on July 10, 1948 in Warsaw, a son of the late Robert C. Laird Sr. (1971) and Irene M. Laird Dewey. Roger was a member of the VFW, Polish Falcons, Leroy Moose Club, and the Batavia Elks. He was extremely...
Roxanna J. Given
Oct 18, 2024
Roxanna J. Given, 95, of Elba, passed away on October 18, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Roxanna was born August 2,1929, in Batavia, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Harkness) Rowcliffe. Roxanna was a Buffalo Bills fan, having been a season ticket holder for nearly 40 years. She was a long time member of the Genesee County...
Gustav Thomas Kovalik
Oct 14, 2024
Gustav Thomas Kovalik, age 78, long time resident of Caledonia, NY passed away in his home on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born in Reading, PA on October 25, 1945, the son of Gustav Thomas and Dorothy Marie (Hall) Kovalik. Prior to Gus's birth, his father died in a plane crash and later Dorothy married his brother, John, who...
Eugene David Boldt
Oct 14, 2024
Elba - Eugene David "Jake" Boldt, age 93, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on July 1, 1931, in Buffalo, a son of the late Ellsworth Norton Sr. and Francis Boldt Norton. A 1947 graduate of Elba Central School, Jake was a lifelong farmer at Norton Farms in Elba....
