Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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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....
Brian A. Powell Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
With great sadness the family of Brian A. Powell Sr announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 64. Brian was born November 2, 1959 in the Caribbean Island of Nevis to the late Georgette and Albert Powell. Brian served in the US Army and the Army Reserve after completing High School. He moved to Batavia, NY...
Judy A. Beechler
Oct 7, 2024
Judy A. Beechler, 77, of Oakfield, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Judy was born August 16, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Quackenbush) Beechler. Judy enjoyed bingo, puzzles and watching QVC. She enjoyed outings with family, was always up for a party and loved to be surrounded by family...
Donald Gaines Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
Donald Gaines Jr., age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 30th, 2024, in Brockport, NY. Donald was born on July 7, 1953 in Albion, NY, the son of the late Donald Sr. (2015) and Constance Ione Callard Gaines. He was a collector and enthusiast of fossils from all periods. He was a member of the Batavia first United...
Willetta C. Swanson
Sep 27, 2024
Willetta C. Swanson (Willie), The Manor House, Batavia, N.Y. passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born in Sheridan, N.Y. on September 21, 1925, the daughter of Harold and Susan Cross. She married Carl Ben Swanson on June 27, 1952. They moved into their home in Ashville, N.Y., where they lived through their entire married life. Carl passed...
Diana M. D'Alba
Sep 24, 2024
Diana M. (Maniace) D’Alba of Batavia, NY entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born February 27th, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Jean (DiAntonio) Maniace and sister of the late Joanie (Maniace) DeFlippo. Diana was a graduate of Batavia High School Class of...
James H. Manes
Sep 24, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of James H. Manes, a cherished great-grandfather, grandfather, father, brother, husband, and friend, who left us on 9/24/2024. Jim served his country with pride as a Marine for three years, demonstrating strength and dedication. After his service, he found excitement in sulky racing, where his competitive spirit shone brightly. He was also an...
Mary Jane Heywood
Sep 24, 2024
East Bethany- Mary Jane (better known as “Mike”) Heywood passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at United Memorial Medical Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 11, 1934, in East Bethany, NY, the daughter of the late Bartholomew “Bart “and Jean (McAllister) Dillon. She married her high school sweetheart (Ronald Heywood - deceased) on November 3rd,...
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....
Brian A. Powell Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
With great sadness the family of Brian A. Powell Sr announce his passing on October 11, 2024 at the age of 64. Brian was born November 2, 1959 in the Caribbean Island of Nevis to the late Georgette and Albert Powell. Brian served in the US Army and the Army Reserve after completing High School. He moved to Batavia, NY...
Judy A. Beechler
Oct 7, 2024
Judy A. Beechler, 77, of Oakfield, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. Judy was born August 16, 1947 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Quackenbush) Beechler. Judy enjoyed bingo, puzzles and watching QVC. She enjoyed outings with family, was always up for a party and loved to be surrounded by family...
Donald Gaines Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
Donald Gaines Jr., age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 30th, 2024, in Brockport, NY. Donald was born on July 7, 1953 in Albion, NY, the son of the late Donald Sr. (2015) and Constance Ione Callard Gaines. He was a collector and enthusiast of fossils from all periods. He was a member of the Batavia first United...
Willetta C. Swanson
Sep 27, 2024
Willetta C. Swanson (Willie), The Manor House, Batavia, N.Y. passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born in Sheridan, N.Y. on September 21, 1925, the daughter of Harold and Susan Cross. She married Carl Ben Swanson on June 27, 1952. They moved into their home in Ashville, N.Y., where they lived through their entire married life. Carl passed...
Diana M. D'Alba
Sep 24, 2024
Diana M. (Maniace) D’Alba of Batavia, NY entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born February 27th, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Jean (DiAntonio) Maniace and sister of the late Joanie (Maniace) DeFlippo. Diana was a graduate of Batavia High School Class of...
James H. Manes
Sep 24, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of James H. Manes, a cherished great-grandfather, grandfather, father, brother, husband, and friend, who left us on 9/24/2024. Jim served his country with pride as a Marine for three years, demonstrating strength and dedication. After his service, he found excitement in sulky racing, where his competitive spirit shone brightly. He was also an...
Mary Jane Heywood
Sep 24, 2024
East Bethany- Mary Jane (better known as “Mike”) Heywood passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at United Memorial Medical Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 11, 1934, in East Bethany, NY, the daughter of the late Bartholomew “Bart “and Jean (McAllister) Dillon. She married her high school sweetheart (Ronald Heywood - deceased) on November 3rd,...
