Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Mr. Major Kemp, Sr.
Dec 22, 2020
Major Kemp Sr., age 80, courageously surrendered his life to the Lord on December 22nd , 2020 at his home in Batavia, New York. Major was born on February 5th, 1940 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hillary and Catherine (Steel) Kemp. Major was committed to his work, living life & family. He was a dedicated brother,...
Mr. Henry I. Larson
Dec 22, 2020
Batavia - Henry I. Larson, age 79, of Batavia, went home to the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Larson was born Saturday, February 8th, 1941 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Eric and Mary Estella Adrian Larson. He attended Niagara...
Marilyn B. Thurau
Dec 21, 2020
Batavia - Marilyn B. Thurau, 89 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, (December 21, 2020) at Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. Mrs. Thurau was born January 21, 1931 in Gloversville, a daughter of the late Franklin and Catherine (Havelaar) Brown. Marilyn was a graduate of Batavia High School and thereafter the State University College for Teachers at Buffalo. She...
Mr. Francis R. Farrell
Dec 20, 2020
Batavia - Francis "Fred" R. Farrell, age 84, of Batavia, owner and proprietor of Flint-Farrell Insurance Agency, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Farrell was born Saturday, February 1st, 1936 in Minersville, Pennsylvania a son of the late Joseph Farrell and Mildred Fischer Farrell. A 1961 graduate of Penn State University,...
Ronald Schramm
Dec 20, 2020
Byron - Ronald I.Schramm, 82 of Byron, passed away on Sunday, (December 20, 2020) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Schramm was born March 27, 1938 in Batavia, a son of the late Christian Schramm and Ethel (Sage) Schramm. Ron was outdoorsy and enjoyed playing horseshoes, boating, and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling. He was an avid Buffalo Bills...
Dolores N. Shultz
Dec 20, 2020
Dolores N. Shultz, 90, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home. Dolores was born Tuesday, January 28, 1930 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Houseknecht) Dennany. Dolores was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Batavia and the Byron Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved crafts, picnics, reading and spending...
Joyce A. Lund
Dec 19, 2020
Joyce A. Lund, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Stone) Ray. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Batavia, Joyce loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and...
Mr. David A. German
Dec 18, 2020
Batavia - David A. German was born June 11, 1942 to the late James and Helen DeLano German in Batavia died Friday, December 18, 2020 at ECMC in Buffalo as a result of a brain bleed two weeks prior. Dave retired in 1998 from Genesee County Highway Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator after working 30 years. Dave previously worked...
Betty Eleanor Hofmaster
Dec 17, 2020
Batavia - Betty Eleanor Hofmaster, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 17, 2020) at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her family. Ms. Hofmaster was born May 21, 1928 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Sack and Christine (late Henry "Hank") Richley. Betty worked in the cafeteria at the former St....
Timothy Evan Robert Backes
Dec 16, 2020
Timothy Evan Robert Backes, 39, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Tim was born Wednesday, November 11, 1981 in Batavia, a son of Rebecca Backes of Batavia. Tim was known for his love of his boys and spending time with them. He had a love of snowmobile racing, lowered cars and...
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Batavia – Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr. "Nonnie", age 96, passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Premier Genesee Rehabilitation Facility in Batavia. He was born April 29, 1924, in White Plains, a son of the late Anthony Scafetta, Sr. and Angelina Dolorata Scafetta. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is predeceased by...
Mrs. Debrah A. Butler
Dec 14, 2020
Debrah "Dee" A. (Jones) Butler, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020. Debrah had a lifelong love of all animals, especially horses. She rescued and rehabilitated many animals during her lifetime and loved knowing that she could give them a better life. She loved her family and was always telling others about her children and grandchildren who she...
Angeline Haehl
Dec 12, 2020
Lockport - Angeline Haehl, 90 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport following a brief illness. Mrs. Haehl was born November 7, 1930 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Canceleri) Cardinali. Angeline was a gifted roller skater. She participated in the 1990 and 1991 US Junior Olympics and won...
Mr. Theodis Charles Hill, Iii
Dec 12, 2020
On December 12th, 2020, Theodis Charles Hill III, beloved son and friend, entered heavenly paradise at the age of 29. Theodis, known by his friends and family as “Theo” or “Odis”, was born on February 16, 1991 to Theodis Hill Jr., and Jean Crimes. Theo was what most would refer to as a gentle giant. With hands the size of...
Kathleen V. Rogers
Dec 12, 2020
Kathleen V. Rogers, 89, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the Gateway House in Attica. Kathleen was born August 1, 1931 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, a daughter of the late Archibald and Ellen Farrell. She came to the United States at the age of 18. She loved spending time with her husband, sons and their families....
Mr. Larry Dean Horine
Dec 10, 2020
Batavia - Larry Dean Horine, 69 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 10, 2020) at his home. Mr. Horine was born June 2, 1951 in Higginsville, Missouri, a son of the late Floyd Horine and Mabel (Kelly) Horine. Larry was a farmer and enjoyed anything outdoors. He frequently could be found puttering around or working on his tractors. Although...
Mrs. Evelyn V. Krauss
Dec 9, 2020
Batavia - Evelyn V. Krauss, age 82, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the New York State Veterans Home. Mrs. Krauss was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1938 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Carlyle W. Edwards and Juanita Marleah Aldridge Edwards. A veteran of the United States Navy, she worked for the Holiday...
Joan Pietrzykowski
Dec 8, 2020
Batavia - Joan Pietrzykowski, 54, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Joanie was born on November 14th, 1966 in Batavia, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Pietrzykowski, who preceded her in death as well as a sister Mary Ann (2006) and a brother John (Linda) (2020) who also preceded her in death. Joanie...
Ronald J. Drock
Dec 6, 2020
Ronald Jewel Drock “Candyman” of Oakfield, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born August 5, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Jennie Greenbaum Drock. A lifelong employee at Oliver's Candies, Ron worked his way up to master candy maker. He was a longtime member of Eagles Club, LeRoy...
Gertrude C. Quaintance
Dec 6, 2020
Batavia- Ms. Gertrude C. Quaintance, 89, of Batavia went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY on May 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Elizabeth Pound Quaintance. She loved people and children, working as a nanny for 20 years and also at the Genesee County Nursing...
Mr. Major Kemp, Sr.
Dec 22, 2020
Major Kemp Sr., age 80, courageously surrendered his life to the Lord on December 22nd , 2020 at his home in Batavia, New York. Major was born on February 5th, 1940 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hillary and Catherine (Steel) Kemp. Major was committed to his work, living life & family. He was a dedicated brother,...
Mr. Henry I. Larson
Dec 22, 2020
Batavia - Henry I. Larson, age 79, of Batavia, went home to the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Larson was born Saturday, February 8th, 1941 in Niagara Falls, a son of the late Eric and Mary Estella Adrian Larson. He attended Niagara...
Marilyn B. Thurau
Dec 21, 2020
Batavia - Marilyn B. Thurau, 89 of Batavia, passed away on Monday, (December 21, 2020) at Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. Mrs. Thurau was born January 21, 1931 in Gloversville, a daughter of the late Franklin and Catherine (Havelaar) Brown. Marilyn was a graduate of Batavia High School and thereafter the State University College for Teachers at Buffalo. She...
Mr. Francis R. Farrell
Dec 20, 2020
Batavia - Francis "Fred" R. Farrell, age 84, of Batavia, owner and proprietor of Flint-Farrell Insurance Agency, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Farrell was born Saturday, February 1st, 1936 in Minersville, Pennsylvania a son of the late Joseph Farrell and Mildred Fischer Farrell. A 1961 graduate of Penn State University,...
Ronald Schramm
Dec 20, 2020
Byron - Ronald I.Schramm, 82 of Byron, passed away on Sunday, (December 20, 2020) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Schramm was born March 27, 1938 in Batavia, a son of the late Christian Schramm and Ethel (Sage) Schramm. Ron was outdoorsy and enjoyed playing horseshoes, boating, and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling. He was an avid Buffalo Bills...
Dolores N. Shultz
Dec 20, 2020
Dolores N. Shultz, 90, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home. Dolores was born Tuesday, January 28, 1930 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Houseknecht) Dennany. Dolores was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Batavia and the Byron Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved crafts, picnics, reading and spending...
Joyce A. Lund
Dec 19, 2020
Joyce A. Lund, 85, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born Tuesday, May 7, 1935 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Stone) Ray. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Batavia, Joyce loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and...
Mr. David A. German
Dec 18, 2020
Batavia - David A. German was born June 11, 1942 to the late James and Helen DeLano German in Batavia died Friday, December 18, 2020 at ECMC in Buffalo as a result of a brain bleed two weeks prior. Dave retired in 1998 from Genesee County Highway Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator after working 30 years. Dave previously worked...
Betty Eleanor Hofmaster
Dec 17, 2020
Batavia - Betty Eleanor Hofmaster, 92 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 17, 2020) at her home while under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her family. Ms. Hofmaster was born May 21, 1928 in Batavia, a daughter of the late James Sack and Christine (late Henry "Hank") Richley. Betty worked in the cafeteria at the former St....
Timothy Evan Robert Backes
Dec 16, 2020
Timothy Evan Robert Backes, 39, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Tim was born Wednesday, November 11, 1981 in Batavia, a son of Rebecca Backes of Batavia. Tim was known for his love of his boys and spending time with them. He had a love of snowmobile racing, lowered cars and...
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Batavia – Anthony "Tony" Scafetta, Jr. "Nonnie", age 96, passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Premier Genesee Rehabilitation Facility in Batavia. He was born April 29, 1924, in White Plains, a son of the late Anthony Scafetta, Sr. and Angelina Dolorata Scafetta. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is predeceased by...
Mrs. Debrah A. Butler
Dec 14, 2020
Debrah "Dee" A. (Jones) Butler, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020. Debrah had a lifelong love of all animals, especially horses. She rescued and rehabilitated many animals during her lifetime and loved knowing that she could give them a better life. She loved her family and was always telling others about her children and grandchildren who she...
Angeline Haehl
Dec 12, 2020
Lockport - Angeline Haehl, 90 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport following a brief illness. Mrs. Haehl was born November 7, 1930 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Canceleri) Cardinali. Angeline was a gifted roller skater. She participated in the 1990 and 1991 US Junior Olympics and won...
Mr. Theodis Charles Hill, Iii
Dec 12, 2020
On December 12th, 2020, Theodis Charles Hill III, beloved son and friend, entered heavenly paradise at the age of 29. Theodis, known by his friends and family as “Theo” or “Odis”, was born on February 16, 1991 to Theodis Hill Jr., and Jean Crimes. Theo was what most would refer to as a gentle giant. With hands the size of...
Kathleen V. Rogers
Dec 12, 2020
Kathleen V. Rogers, 89, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the Gateway House in Attica. Kathleen was born August 1, 1931 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, a daughter of the late Archibald and Ellen Farrell. She came to the United States at the age of 18. She loved spending time with her husband, sons and their families....
Mr. Larry Dean Horine
Dec 10, 2020
Batavia - Larry Dean Horine, 69 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (December 10, 2020) at his home. Mr. Horine was born June 2, 1951 in Higginsville, Missouri, a son of the late Floyd Horine and Mabel (Kelly) Horine. Larry was a farmer and enjoyed anything outdoors. He frequently could be found puttering around or working on his tractors. Although...
Mrs. Evelyn V. Krauss
Dec 9, 2020
Batavia - Evelyn V. Krauss, age 82, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the New York State Veterans Home. Mrs. Krauss was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1938 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Carlyle W. Edwards and Juanita Marleah Aldridge Edwards. A veteran of the United States Navy, she worked for the Holiday...
Joan Pietrzykowski
Dec 8, 2020
Batavia - Joan Pietrzykowski, 54, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Joanie was born on November 14th, 1966 in Batavia, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Pietrzykowski, who preceded her in death as well as a sister Mary Ann (2006) and a brother John (Linda) (2020) who also preceded her in death. Joanie...
Ronald J. Drock
Dec 6, 2020
Ronald Jewel Drock “Candyman” of Oakfield, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born August 5, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Jennie Greenbaum Drock. A lifelong employee at Oliver's Candies, Ron worked his way up to master candy maker. He was a longtime member of Eagles Club, LeRoy...
Gertrude C. Quaintance
Dec 6, 2020
Batavia- Ms. Gertrude C. Quaintance, 89, of Batavia went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY on May 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Elizabeth Pound Quaintance. She loved people and children, working as a nanny for 20 years and also at the Genesee County Nursing...
