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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Stephen Adrian Forsha
Sep 18, 2024
Stephen Adrian Forsha was called to the Lord on September 18, 2024. Stephen was born on June 15, 2024, in Rochester, NY, the son of Dustin II and Miah (Urban) Forsha. He enjoyed smiling at all his nurses, cuddling his little dog blanket, watching his baby mobile, grabbing a finger tightly and looking out of his window. He had a...
James R. Earll
Sep 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James R. Earll on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at the age of 80. James was born on January 11th, 1944, in Batavia, and was a longtime resident of Batavia before making his home in Fort Myers, Florida. James is survived by his loving wife, Pamela J. Earll of Fort...
Francis N. Penna Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Francis N. Penna Jr., a beloved resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16th, 2024, at the age of 81 at Crossroads House following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Batavia on Sunday, December 6th, 1942, he led a full and dynamic life grounded in love, service, and community. An Eagle Scout, he was a 1960 graduate...
Marian G. Peck
Sep 16, 2024
Marian G. Peck of Byron, N.Y., died Monday, September 16, 2024, in Rochester, three days before her 99th birthday. She was born to George and Mary (Hartrich) Geise in Bennington, N.Y., on September 19, 1925. She graduated from Attica H.S. and attended Rochester Business Institute.
On January 17, 1945, she married Richard F. Peck of Byron. They spent most of their...
Jane C. Hamera
Sep 13, 2024
Jane C. Hamera, born December 13, 1930, in Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully at The Highlands of Pittsford on September 13, 2024. Jane was formerly of Batavia and spent many cherished years there before moving to North Chili to be closer to her family. A longtime and beloved member of her community, Jane deeply enjoyed the simple pleasures of...
David H. Van Scoy
Sep 10, 2024
David H. Van Scoy, age 82, passed away peacefully, in his home, on September 10, 2024.
Born on April 16, 1942 in Newburgh, NY, the first born son of the late Harry and Nellie Van Scoy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charleen D. Van Scoy; sons Shawn (Shannon) Van Scoy, Mark (Greta) Van Scoy; grandchildren, Hannah, Noah,...
Elizabeth Watkins
Sep 9, 2024
Elizabeth Watkins, age 76, of Batavia, passed away on September 9, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Teklah Ewing. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, journaling, and watching old movies, such as Gone with the Wind, Sound of Music, and all Disney movies. She loved bowling...
John J. Branche
Sep 7, 2024
John J. Branche, cherished father, grandfather, and dedicated community member, peacefully passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 81, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his daughter, granddaughter and friends by his side.. Born in Batavia, on June 26, 1943 John lived a remarkable life, marked by his commitment to family, community, and country. John graduated from...
Jean C. Baldwin
Sep 7, 2024
Jean C. Baldwin, 92, of Batavia, passed away on September 7, 2024 at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina. Jean was born April 25, 1932 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Elmer and Leona (McLaughlin) Jarecke. Jean was an artist who began her education at Albright Art School and then graduated with her Masters Degree from Columbia...
Elmer C. Draper
Sep 6, 2024
Elmer C. Draper, 86, of Oakfield, passed away on September 6, 2024 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was very proud to be a veteran of the United States Air Force. Elmer was born August 31, 1938 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Elmer and Nora (Bowman) Draper. Elmer enjoyed the music of...
Magdalene J. Dietz
Sep 1, 2024
Magdalene J. Dietz, 80, of Wheatfield, passed away on September 1, 2024 at home under the care of her loving family. Magdalene was born March 19, 1944 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Caneo and Sarah (DiVita) Diagostino. Magdalene loved spending time with her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping, bingo, poker nights and trips...
Corabelle Wright
Sep 1, 2024
Elba - Corabelle Grace Wright, 81 of Elba passed away on Sunday, (September 1, 2024) at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Wright was born January 21, 1943 in Elba, a daughter of the late Willard and Ida (Skellon) Johnson. Cora was a member of the Elba United Methodist Church. She was a 20-year member of the Elba Fire Department and...
Donald John Donnelly
Aug 31, 2024
Donald (Butch) John Donnelly, 79 of Bergen passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31st at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born to parents George Donnelly and Gladys Wells in Batavia, NY on July 10, 1945. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Pavilion Central School where he played football and baseball. He was a...
Mary Grace Paradise
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Grace Paradise (nee Odessa), beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 8, 1954, Mary was the daughter of James Odessa and Josephine Scibetta. In 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Paradise, Jr. Together, they raised two children: Melinda and Daniel. Mary was a...
Eugene F. Beach
Aug 24, 2024
Oakfield - Eugene F. Beach, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1926 in Albion, a son of the late Herbert Beach, Sr. and Lucy Kaniecka Beach. A longtime member of Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Worship Site, he proudly served his country during World War II with...
Dennis "Max" J. Sapienza
Aug 22, 2024
Bergen - Dennis “Max” J. Sapienza, aged 74, passed away on August 22, surrounded by his loving family at The Palliative Care Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Springville NY, on April 7, 1950, the eldest son of the late Joseph and Jean (Tuohey) Sapienza. Dennis was a lifelong Bergen Resident, not including his time at St....
Myra Elizabeth Phelps
Aug 22, 2024
Basom - Myra Elizabeth Phelps, 96 of Basom, passed away on Thursday, (August 22, 2024) at her home under the care of her loving family. Mrs. Phelps was born October 28, 1927 in Bennington, a daughter of the late Frederick Rudolph and Mildred (Michel) Rudolph Corliss. Myra was a long time member of the Indian Falls Global Methodist Church and...
Jodie Judd
Aug 21, 2024
Jodie Judd, age 51, passed suddenly on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at her home in Pavilion, NY.
She was born on April 7, 1973; Jodie was a beloved daughter of the Late Michael Holmes and Mary (Jonathan) Holmes.
Jodie was a hard-working, strong, independent woman. She was an amazing mom, sister, daughter, auntie (“fruit buddy”), cousin and friend. She loved her pups,...
Barbara W. Jaszko
Aug 18, 2024
ALABAMA - Barbara W. Jaszko, 85, of Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 under the loving care of her daughter Lisa, surrounded by family. Mrs. Jaszko was born June 27, 1939, in Fillmore/Hume NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Weaver. Predeceased is her husband of over 40 years, John Jaszko; brothers, Edward Weaver, Earl (Judy) Weaver...
Lois A Schutt
Aug 18, 2024
Lois A. Schutt of Corfu, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at Premier Genesee Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on Monday, July 24th, 1939 in Batavia, New York, daughter of the Late Russell and Florence (Heffer) McClurg. Lois was a long time member of the Faith Community Chapel. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and traveling. Lois had...
Stephen Adrian Forsha
Sep 18, 2024
Stephen Adrian Forsha was called to the Lord on September 18, 2024. Stephen was born on June 15, 2024, in Rochester, NY, the son of Dustin II and Miah (Urban) Forsha. He enjoyed smiling at all his nurses, cuddling his little dog blanket, watching his baby mobile, grabbing a finger tightly and looking out of his window. He had a...
James R. Earll
Sep 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James R. Earll on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at the age of 80. James was born on January 11th, 1944, in Batavia, and was a longtime resident of Batavia before making his home in Fort Myers, Florida. James is survived by his loving wife, Pamela J. Earll of Fort...
Francis N. Penna Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Francis N. Penna Jr., a beloved resident of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16th, 2024, at the age of 81 at Crossroads House following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Batavia on Sunday, December 6th, 1942, he led a full and dynamic life grounded in love, service, and community. An Eagle Scout, he was a 1960 graduate...
Marian G. Peck
Sep 16, 2024
Marian G. Peck of Byron, N.Y., died Monday, September 16, 2024, in Rochester, three days before her 99th birthday. She was born to George and Mary (Hartrich) Geise in Bennington, N.Y., on September 19, 1925. She graduated from Attica H.S. and attended Rochester Business Institute.
On January 17, 1945, she married Richard F. Peck of Byron. They spent most of their...
Jane C. Hamera
Sep 13, 2024
Jane C. Hamera, born December 13, 1930, in Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully at The Highlands of Pittsford on September 13, 2024. Jane was formerly of Batavia and spent many cherished years there before moving to North Chili to be closer to her family. A longtime and beloved member of her community, Jane deeply enjoyed the simple pleasures of...
David H. Van Scoy
Sep 10, 2024
David H. Van Scoy, age 82, passed away peacefully, in his home, on September 10, 2024.
Born on April 16, 1942 in Newburgh, NY, the first born son of the late Harry and Nellie Van Scoy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charleen D. Van Scoy; sons Shawn (Shannon) Van Scoy, Mark (Greta) Van Scoy; grandchildren, Hannah, Noah,...
Elizabeth Watkins
Sep 9, 2024
Elizabeth Watkins, age 76, of Batavia, passed away on September 9, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Teklah Ewing. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, journaling, and watching old movies, such as Gone with the Wind, Sound of Music, and all Disney movies. She loved bowling...
John J. Branche
Sep 7, 2024
John J. Branche, cherished father, grandfather, and dedicated community member, peacefully passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 81, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his daughter, granddaughter and friends by his side.. Born in Batavia, on June 26, 1943 John lived a remarkable life, marked by his commitment to family, community, and country. John graduated from...
Jean C. Baldwin
Sep 7, 2024
Jean C. Baldwin, 92, of Batavia, passed away on September 7, 2024 at the Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina. Jean was born April 25, 1932 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Elmer and Leona (McLaughlin) Jarecke. Jean was an artist who began her education at Albright Art School and then graduated with her Masters Degree from Columbia...
Elmer C. Draper
Sep 6, 2024
Elmer C. Draper, 86, of Oakfield, passed away on September 6, 2024 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was very proud to be a veteran of the United States Air Force. Elmer was born August 31, 1938 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Elmer and Nora (Bowman) Draper. Elmer enjoyed the music of...
Magdalene J. Dietz
Sep 1, 2024
Magdalene J. Dietz, 80, of Wheatfield, passed away on September 1, 2024 at home under the care of her loving family. Magdalene was born March 19, 1944 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Caneo and Sarah (DiVita) Diagostino. Magdalene loved spending time with her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping, bingo, poker nights and trips...
Corabelle Wright
Sep 1, 2024
Elba - Corabelle Grace Wright, 81 of Elba passed away on Sunday, (September 1, 2024) at Crossroads House in Batavia. Mrs. Wright was born January 21, 1943 in Elba, a daughter of the late Willard and Ida (Skellon) Johnson. Cora was a member of the Elba United Methodist Church. She was a 20-year member of the Elba Fire Department and...
Donald John Donnelly
Aug 31, 2024
Donald (Butch) John Donnelly, 79 of Bergen passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31st at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born to parents George Donnelly and Gladys Wells in Batavia, NY on July 10, 1945. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Pavilion Central School where he played football and baseball. He was a...
Mary Grace Paradise
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Grace Paradise (nee Odessa), beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 8, 1954, Mary was the daughter of James Odessa and Josephine Scibetta. In 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Paradise, Jr. Together, they raised two children: Melinda and Daniel. Mary was a...
Eugene F. Beach
Aug 24, 2024
Oakfield - Eugene F. Beach, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1926 in Albion, a son of the late Herbert Beach, Sr. and Lucy Kaniecka Beach. A longtime member of Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Worship Site, he proudly served his country during World War II with...
Dennis "Max" J. Sapienza
Aug 22, 2024
Bergen - Dennis “Max” J. Sapienza, aged 74, passed away on August 22, surrounded by his loving family at The Palliative Care Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Springville NY, on April 7, 1950, the eldest son of the late Joseph and Jean (Tuohey) Sapienza. Dennis was a lifelong Bergen Resident, not including his time at St....
Myra Elizabeth Phelps
Aug 22, 2024
Basom - Myra Elizabeth Phelps, 96 of Basom, passed away on Thursday, (August 22, 2024) at her home under the care of her loving family. Mrs. Phelps was born October 28, 1927 in Bennington, a daughter of the late Frederick Rudolph and Mildred (Michel) Rudolph Corliss. Myra was a long time member of the Indian Falls Global Methodist Church and...
Jodie Judd
Aug 21, 2024
Jodie Judd, age 51, passed suddenly on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at her home in Pavilion, NY.
She was born on April 7, 1973; Jodie was a beloved daughter of the Late Michael Holmes and Mary (Jonathan) Holmes.
Jodie was a hard-working, strong, independent woman. She was an amazing mom, sister, daughter, auntie (“fruit buddy”), cousin and friend. She loved her pups,...
Barbara W. Jaszko
Aug 18, 2024
ALABAMA - Barbara W. Jaszko, 85, of Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 under the loving care of her daughter Lisa, surrounded by family. Mrs. Jaszko was born June 27, 1939, in Fillmore/Hume NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Weaver. Predeceased is her husband of over 40 years, John Jaszko; brothers, Edward Weaver, Earl (Judy) Weaver...
Lois A Schutt
Aug 18, 2024
Lois A. Schutt of Corfu, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at Premier Genesee Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on Monday, July 24th, 1939 in Batavia, New York, daughter of the Late Russell and Florence (Heffer) McClurg. Lois was a long time member of the Faith Community Chapel. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and traveling. Lois had...
