Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Maxine Koberg
Apr 29, 2018
Maxine Koberg, 72, of Elba, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Maxine was born March 15, 1946 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Lucile (Fincher) Palmer. Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and sister. She enjoyed crocheting and was a librarian clerk at Genesee Community...
Roland D. Claus
Apr 27, 2018
Bergen - Roland D. Claus, 83, of Bergen, passed away Friday, (April 27, 2018) at the New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia. Mr. Claus was born November 18, 1934 in Castile, a son of the late Edward and Helen (Roth) Claus. Roland was a retired teacher from Churchville-Chili School District and was a member of the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian...
Shirley Youll
Apr 25, 2018
Batavia - Shirley M. Youll, 87, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (April 25, 2018) at her home, in Batavia. Mrs. Youll was born May 5, 1930 in Elba, a daughter of the late W. Lester and Bessie (Talbot) Gubb. Shirley graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Beaver College, Pennsylvania. She worked as a County Social Worker in...
Irma J. Squire
Apr 25, 2018
Irma J. Squire, 92, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at her home under the care of her family and Homecare & Hospice. Irma was born April 18, 1926 in Elba, a daughter of the late John and Freda (Foote) Shuknecht. Irma enjoyed cooking and baking and was a lifetime member of the Elba United Methodist Church,...
Lois J. Spink
Apr 23, 2018
Lois J. Spink, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Batavia Health Care Center. Lois was born August 25, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Oliver and Pearl Scribner. A member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, Lois enjoyed singing and was a nurse's aide at the former Genesee Memorial Hospital. She is survived...
Calvin Arthur Beisheim
Apr 19, 2018
Died, Thursday, April 19, 2018. His parents Arthur Karl Beisheim and Ruth Emilie Boedeker Beisheim predeceased him and he is survived by his sisters, Aurilia Ruth Beisheim (Brombacher) and Bernice Dorothea Beisheim (Yunker), and their families. Calvin has many nieces and nephews and even more great nieces and nephews. Born December 30, 1927 in Bluffton, Ohio, Cal lived with his...
John C. Chamberlain
Apr 18, 2018
Albion - John C. Chamberlain, 77, of Albion, a compositer at Fix Printing Co. in Batavia, for 33 years prior to his retirement in 1990, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Chamberlain was born June 5, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Arthur W. and Mary (Phillips) Chamberlain. He was a member of Eagle...
Karen L. Hoak
Apr 17, 2018
Batavia - Karen L. Hoak, 70, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (April 17, 2018) at her home, in Batavia. She was under the care of HomeCare & Hospice, her family, and the Crossroads House End-of-Life Doulas. Ms. Hoak was born August 19, 1947 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lena (Constantino) Kowalski. Karen was a special education...
Josephine Dudley
Apr 15, 2018
Bergen - Josephine Dudley, 95, of Bergen, passed away Sunday, (April 15, 2018) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Ms. Dudley was born August 24, 1922 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late E. Roy and Florence (Reed) Dudley. She is preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Dudley. There will be no prior visitation. Services will be...
John A. Specht
Apr 13, 2018
Bergen - John A. Specht, 77, of Bergen, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Specht was born November 26, 1940 in Flint Valley, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clifton and Helen Steffen Specht. A member of the Free & Accepted Masons, Hesperus Lodge and the American Legion, Sackett Merrill White Post #575, John...
Keith Goodwin
Apr 11, 2018
Byron - Keith Goodwin, age 66, of Byron, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Mr. Goodwin was born November 3, 1951 in Batavia, the son of the late Orville Goodwin and Rita Wasiewaleski Goodwin. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Kathie Mulhall. An avid hunter, fisherman and fan of horse racing, Keith was...
Hattie Rose Carpenter
Apr 8, 2018
Oakfield - Hattie Rose Carpenter, 73 of Oakfield, the only female miner at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mrs. Carpenter was born February 26, 1945 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Walter and Hedwig Wojkowski. She was an avid and award winning Horseshoe pitcher, gardener and enjoyed growing...
Sara Johnson
Apr 8, 2018
Sara ("Sue") McKinsey Johnson, age 96, of Batavia, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the LeRoy Village Green Residential Health Care Facility. She spent her life caring for others. Sara was born August 29, 1921 in Helen Furnace, PA, daughter of Harold and Doris McKinsey. Sara served in the U.S. Cadet Nurses Corp during World War II....
Joseph D. "Joey" Jaszko, Iii
Apr 5, 2018
Corfu - Joseph D. "Joey" Jaszko, III, 56, of Corfu, passed away suddenly on Thursday, (April 5, 2018) at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, a result of injuries sustained at work. Mr. Jaszko was born June 27, 1961 in Batavia, the son of Joseph, II and Nancy (Chatt) Jaszko of Batavia. He was a mechanic with Zoladz Construction. Joey...
Eleanor Latko
Apr 5, 2018
Oakfield - Eleanor Latko, 83, of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Eleanor was born April 23, 1934 in Bethany, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Salat) Cupicha. The most important thing in Eleanor's life are her children, grandchildren and her great-grandson. She was a devout Roman Catholic who maintained...
Carol Ann Salisbury
Apr 4, 2018
Carol Ann Salisbury, 47, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center. Carol was born April 6, 1970 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late James and Jean (Tennant) Salisbury. Survivors include her fiancé, Oliver Spikes of Batavia; children, Lincoln Spikes, Raven Spikes and Logan Spikes, all of Batavia; two sisters, Kathy (Tim)...
Betty J Norton
Apr 3, 2018
LeRoy - Betty J. Norton, 93, of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (April 3, 2018) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mrs. Norton was born July 13, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Nina (Van Duser) Hammond. Betty was a long time member of the West Bethany Baptist Church. She was very...
John M. Utz
Apr 2, 2018
John M. Utz, Jr., born December 6, 1953. Survived by his wife Brenda, step-daughter, Jennifer and grandchildren. Also, sister Jackie Evans of Florida and a niece, Amy Oviedo of Virginia. Memorials to Homecare and Hospice or Crossroads House.
Mary Louise "Marylou" Tonner
Apr 2, 2018
Oakfield – MaryLouise (Dimmick) Tonner, 86, passed away on April 2, 2018, with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1932 in Kenmore, New York. MaryLou was a retired supervisor from Fisher Price Toys. MaryLou loved animals, especially her birds. She also enjoyed traveling, walking on the beach and spending time with family. Mary Lou had a...
Ethel D. John
Mar 30, 2018
Bergen/North Chili - Passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, at age 97. Survived by her children, Richard Reynolds, Donna (late Tom Fischer) Pringle, Gary (Bernie) Reynolds, James (Robin) Reynolds, Sharon (John) Lohman; step-sons, Ken John and Bill (Mari) John; grandchildren, Debra (Wayne) Klieger, Rich (Sue) Pringle, Brandy Reynolds, Brett (Annie) Reynolds, Brian (Catherine) Reynolds, Jay (Felisa) Reynolds and Matthew...
Maxine Koberg
Apr 29, 2018
Maxine Koberg, 72, of Elba, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Maxine was born March 15, 1946 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Donald and Lucile (Fincher) Palmer. Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and sister. She enjoyed crocheting and was a librarian clerk at Genesee Community...
Roland D. Claus
Apr 27, 2018
Bergen - Roland D. Claus, 83, of Bergen, passed away Friday, (April 27, 2018) at the New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia. Mr. Claus was born November 18, 1934 in Castile, a son of the late Edward and Helen (Roth) Claus. Roland was a retired teacher from Churchville-Chili School District and was a member of the Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian...
Shirley Youll
Apr 25, 2018
Batavia - Shirley M. Youll, 87, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, (April 25, 2018) at her home, in Batavia. Mrs. Youll was born May 5, 1930 in Elba, a daughter of the late W. Lester and Bessie (Talbot) Gubb. Shirley graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Beaver College, Pennsylvania. She worked as a County Social Worker in...
Irma J. Squire
Apr 25, 2018
Irma J. Squire, 92, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at her home under the care of her family and Homecare & Hospice. Irma was born April 18, 1926 in Elba, a daughter of the late John and Freda (Foote) Shuknecht. Irma enjoyed cooking and baking and was a lifetime member of the Elba United Methodist Church,...
Lois J. Spink
Apr 23, 2018
Lois J. Spink, 87, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Batavia Health Care Center. Lois was born August 25, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Oliver and Pearl Scribner. A member of Northgate Free Methodist Church, Lois enjoyed singing and was a nurse's aide at the former Genesee Memorial Hospital. She is survived...
Calvin Arthur Beisheim
Apr 19, 2018
Died, Thursday, April 19, 2018. His parents Arthur Karl Beisheim and Ruth Emilie Boedeker Beisheim predeceased him and he is survived by his sisters, Aurilia Ruth Beisheim (Brombacher) and Bernice Dorothea Beisheim (Yunker), and their families. Calvin has many nieces and nephews and even more great nieces and nephews. Born December 30, 1927 in Bluffton, Ohio, Cal lived with his...
John C. Chamberlain
Apr 18, 2018
Albion - John C. Chamberlain, 77, of Albion, a compositer at Fix Printing Co. in Batavia, for 33 years prior to his retirement in 1990, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Chamberlain was born June 5, 1940 in Batavia, a son of the late Arthur W. and Mary (Phillips) Chamberlain. He was a member of Eagle...
Karen L. Hoak
Apr 17, 2018
Batavia - Karen L. Hoak, 70, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (April 17, 2018) at her home, in Batavia. She was under the care of HomeCare & Hospice, her family, and the Crossroads House End-of-Life Doulas. Ms. Hoak was born August 19, 1947 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lena (Constantino) Kowalski. Karen was a special education...
Josephine Dudley
Apr 15, 2018
Bergen - Josephine Dudley, 95, of Bergen, passed away Sunday, (April 15, 2018) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Ms. Dudley was born August 24, 1922 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late E. Roy and Florence (Reed) Dudley. She is preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Dudley. There will be no prior visitation. Services will be...
John A. Specht
Apr 13, 2018
Bergen - John A. Specht, 77, of Bergen, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Specht was born November 26, 1940 in Flint Valley, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clifton and Helen Steffen Specht. A member of the Free & Accepted Masons, Hesperus Lodge and the American Legion, Sackett Merrill White Post #575, John...
Keith Goodwin
Apr 11, 2018
Byron - Keith Goodwin, age 66, of Byron, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Mr. Goodwin was born November 3, 1951 in Batavia, the son of the late Orville Goodwin and Rita Wasiewaleski Goodwin. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Kathie Mulhall. An avid hunter, fisherman and fan of horse racing, Keith was...
Hattie Rose Carpenter
Apr 8, 2018
Oakfield - Hattie Rose Carpenter, 73 of Oakfield, the only female miner at US Gypsum Co. in Oakfield, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Mrs. Carpenter was born February 26, 1945 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Walter and Hedwig Wojkowski. She was an avid and award winning Horseshoe pitcher, gardener and enjoyed growing...
Sara Johnson
Apr 8, 2018
Sara ("Sue") McKinsey Johnson, age 96, of Batavia, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the LeRoy Village Green Residential Health Care Facility. She spent her life caring for others. Sara was born August 29, 1921 in Helen Furnace, PA, daughter of Harold and Doris McKinsey. Sara served in the U.S. Cadet Nurses Corp during World War II....
Joseph D. "Joey" Jaszko, Iii
Apr 5, 2018
Corfu - Joseph D. "Joey" Jaszko, III, 56, of Corfu, passed away suddenly on Thursday, (April 5, 2018) at Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, a result of injuries sustained at work. Mr. Jaszko was born June 27, 1961 in Batavia, the son of Joseph, II and Nancy (Chatt) Jaszko of Batavia. He was a mechanic with Zoladz Construction. Joey...
Eleanor Latko
Apr 5, 2018
Oakfield - Eleanor Latko, 83, of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Eleanor was born April 23, 1934 in Bethany, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Salat) Cupicha. The most important thing in Eleanor's life are her children, grandchildren and her great-grandson. She was a devout Roman Catholic who maintained...
Carol Ann Salisbury
Apr 4, 2018
Carol Ann Salisbury, 47, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at United Memorial Medical Center. Carol was born April 6, 1970 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late James and Jean (Tennant) Salisbury. Survivors include her fiancé, Oliver Spikes of Batavia; children, Lincoln Spikes, Raven Spikes and Logan Spikes, all of Batavia; two sisters, Kathy (Tim)...
Betty J Norton
Apr 3, 2018
LeRoy - Betty J. Norton, 93, of LeRoy, formerly of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (April 3, 2018) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy. Mrs. Norton was born July 13, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Nina (Van Duser) Hammond. Betty was a long time member of the West Bethany Baptist Church. She was very...
John M. Utz
Apr 2, 2018
John M. Utz, Jr., born December 6, 1953. Survived by his wife Brenda, step-daughter, Jennifer and grandchildren. Also, sister Jackie Evans of Florida and a niece, Amy Oviedo of Virginia. Memorials to Homecare and Hospice or Crossroads House.
Mary Louise "Marylou" Tonner
Apr 2, 2018
Oakfield – MaryLouise (Dimmick) Tonner, 86, passed away on April 2, 2018, with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1932 in Kenmore, New York. MaryLou was a retired supervisor from Fisher Price Toys. MaryLou loved animals, especially her birds. She also enjoyed traveling, walking on the beach and spending time with family. Mary Lou had a...
Ethel D. John
Mar 30, 2018
Bergen/North Chili - Passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, at age 97. Survived by her children, Richard Reynolds, Donna (late Tom Fischer) Pringle, Gary (Bernie) Reynolds, James (Robin) Reynolds, Sharon (John) Lohman; step-sons, Ken John and Bill (Mari) John; grandchildren, Debra (Wayne) Klieger, Rich (Sue) Pringle, Brandy Reynolds, Brett (Annie) Reynolds, Brian (Catherine) Reynolds, Jay (Felisa) Reynolds and Matthew...
