Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Jeanne L. Stefaniak
Aug 18, 2024
Batavia – Jeanne L. Stefaniak, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1943 in Batavia, daughter of the late Harry “Pepper” DiMartino and Josephine Barbagallo DiMartino. She loved her spending time outdoors and baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren and...
Stanley L. Wyder
Aug 18, 2024
Stanley L. Wyder, 98, of Batavia, passed away on August 18, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Stanley was born April 16, 1926 in East Pembroke, a son of the late Anthony and Bronislawa (Piotrowski) Wyder. Stanley will be remembered as a wonderful dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed traveling and playing pinochle. A veteran, Stanley served with the...
Carol A. Cook
Aug 17, 2024
Carol A. Cook, 71, of Batavia, passed away on August 17, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Carol was born April 15, 1953 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida a daughter of the late Wilbur and Sue (Clayton) Hall. Carol will be remembered as a friend to everyone, who enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, William Cook;...
Diann (Allen) Brownell
Aug 10, 2024
Alexander - Diann (Allen) Brownell, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry surrounded by her family. Diann was born on August 16, 1946, in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Howard E. Allen and Jean A. Barry Allen. Diann enjoyed painting, her puzzle books and making crafts with her grandchildren....
Rosemary Long
Aug 6, 2024
Batavia - Rosemary Long, 75, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born Wednesday, February 2, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. Rosemary took an interest in crocheting, movies, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Genesee Community College and raised...
Wilbur A. Gray
Aug 5, 2024
Wilbur A. Gray, age 77, of Batavia, passed away on August 5, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1947 in Batavia, New York to the late Alfred E. Gray, Sr. and Dorothy Andrews Gray. Wilbur served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a...
Robert D. Haggett
Aug 4, 2024
Robert Dean Haggett, born May 19, 1937, passed away peacefully August 4, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in Batavia, New York. Bob “Bobo” was the son of the late Charles and Doris Haggett of Bath, Maine and husband to the late Lucie Haggett of Brunswick, Maine. He is survived by his brother William Haggett and sister-in-law Sally Haggett of Bath,...
Lynn C. Bateman
Aug 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Lynn (Wiltse) Bateman announces her passing on August 3, 2024 at the age of 73, after a lengthy battle with Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma. Lynn was born in Batavia, NY. She spent her early childhood in East Pembroke and South Byron. She was a 1969 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School. Lynn loved playing...
Tamara Ann Slichta
Jul 28, 2024
Batavia - Tamara Ann Slichta, 54 of Batavia, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, (July 28, 2024) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Ms. Slichta was born November 18, 1969 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late David and Dolores (Landowski) Slichta. Tamara will be remembered as having a kind and beautiful heart. She had...
Francis R Rowsick
Jul 27, 2024
“He is quite a character”, is the reply you get when you ask Bergen folk if they know Fritz Rowsick. Fritz (Francis R. Rowsick) was born in, and dearly loved Pittsburg, PA. He was born on October 6, 1939 and left us suddenly on July 27, 2024 at his home in Bergen, NY. His life career was in advertising and...
Suzanne M. Smith
Jul 24, 2024
Suzanne M. Smith, 66, of Stafford, passed away on July 24, 2024.
Suzanne was born December 29, 1957 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Moore) Kalicki.
Suzanne loved being with her family, especially her grandson which was her pride and joy. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, loved her Pioneer Woman and Tea Cup Collects and was...
James Edward Blackman
Jul 23, 2024
James Edward Blackman, age 78, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Crossroads House, Batavia, NY. He was born on Sunday, June 16th, 1946 in Batavia, NY. James was a beloved son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Green) Blackman. James enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, fishing, camping, and time with family and...
Robert A. Carlsen Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
On July 20, 2024, Robert A. (Bob) Carlsen Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace, of almost 72 years. Robert is predeceased by his daughter, Rebecca Buck. He is survived by his son, David (Cathie) of Pavilion, daughter Jennifer (Bill) of East Pembroke, and Son-in-law Michael Buck of Batavia. He leaves...
William D. Hart
Jul 19, 2024
Elba - William D. Hart, 77 of Elba passed away on Friday, (July 19, 2024) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Hart was born July 1, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Day) Hart. Bill/Dad was a very special prankster with a very special talent for making people laugh. He could talk about anything...
Susanne M. Welch
Jul 17, 2024
Susanne M. Welch, age 90, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while in Comfort Care at Sisters of Charity of Hospital in Buffalo. She was born November 5,1933 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Daniel and Beatrice Fee Duhan, one of 19 children. She was married to Joseph P. Welch...
Judith Showerman
Jul 16, 2024
Batavia- Judith “Judy” Showerman, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 in Batavia, NY at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on July 30, 1948, in Batavia, NY, to the late George and Alethea (Follett) Showerman. Judy spent 60 of her last 75 years living in the family home at Genesee County Fish and...
Elizabeth C. Fodge
Jul 13, 2024
Elizabeth C. Fodge, "Betty," 94, of LeRoy and formerly of Churchville, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Elizabeth was born January 12, 1930 in Rochester, a daughter of the late David and Emma (Trott) Breckler. Betty loved baseball, playing bingo, embroidering and a good breakfast. She was a member of the American Legion...
Kenneth Haacke
Jul 13, 2024
Oakfield - Kenneth L. Haacke, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester. He was born on October 20, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late Norman and Mae Haacke. He grew up in Muskego, Wisconsin. After high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin on a wrestling scholarship. In 1967, he...
Donald Priolo
Jul 12, 2024
Batavia- Donald R Priolo, aged 72, passed away on July 12, 2024, in his hometown of Batavia, NY at Crossroads House. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 25, 1952, in Batavia, NY. A son of the late Paul and Irene Priolo, Donald was a beloved local figure known for his gentle and...
William P. Morgan
Jul 10, 2024
William "Bill" P. Morgan passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 in Batavia, NY at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, August 15th, 1952, in Warsaw, NY, a son of the late William and Mildred (Cummings) Morgan. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and ice fishing. He also had a special interest in classic...
Jeanne L. Stefaniak
Aug 18, 2024
Batavia – Jeanne L. Stefaniak, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1943 in Batavia, daughter of the late Harry “Pepper” DiMartino and Josephine Barbagallo DiMartino. She loved her spending time outdoors and baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren and...
Stanley L. Wyder
Aug 18, 2024
Stanley L. Wyder, 98, of Batavia, passed away on August 18, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Stanley was born April 16, 1926 in East Pembroke, a son of the late Anthony and Bronislawa (Piotrowski) Wyder. Stanley will be remembered as a wonderful dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed traveling and playing pinochle. A veteran, Stanley served with the...
Carol A. Cook
Aug 17, 2024
Carol A. Cook, 71, of Batavia, passed away on August 17, 2024 at United Memorial Medical Center. Carol was born April 15, 1953 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida a daughter of the late Wilbur and Sue (Clayton) Hall. Carol will be remembered as a friend to everyone, who enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, William Cook;...
Diann (Allen) Brownell
Aug 10, 2024
Alexander - Diann (Allen) Brownell, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Suzanne's Comfort Care Home in Perry surrounded by her family. Diann was born on August 16, 1946, in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Howard E. Allen and Jean A. Barry Allen. Diann enjoyed painting, her puzzle books and making crafts with her grandchildren....
Rosemary Long
Aug 6, 2024
Batavia - Rosemary Long, 75, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born Wednesday, February 2, 1949 in Batavia, a daughter of the late William and Joan (Eckerson) Ireland. Rosemary took an interest in crocheting, movies, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Genesee Community College and raised...
Wilbur A. Gray
Aug 5, 2024
Wilbur A. Gray, age 77, of Batavia, passed away on August 5, 2024 at the Batavia VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1947 in Batavia, New York to the late Alfred E. Gray, Sr. and Dorothy Andrews Gray. Wilbur served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a...
Robert D. Haggett
Aug 4, 2024
Robert Dean Haggett, born May 19, 1937, passed away peacefully August 4, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in Batavia, New York. Bob “Bobo” was the son of the late Charles and Doris Haggett of Bath, Maine and husband to the late Lucie Haggett of Brunswick, Maine. He is survived by his brother William Haggett and sister-in-law Sally Haggett of Bath,...
Lynn C. Bateman
Aug 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Lynn (Wiltse) Bateman announces her passing on August 3, 2024 at the age of 73, after a lengthy battle with Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma. Lynn was born in Batavia, NY. She spent her early childhood in East Pembroke and South Byron. She was a 1969 graduate of Byron-Bergen High School. Lynn loved playing...
Tamara Ann Slichta
Jul 28, 2024
Batavia - Tamara Ann Slichta, 54 of Batavia, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, (July 28, 2024) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Ms. Slichta was born November 18, 1969 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late David and Dolores (Landowski) Slichta. Tamara will be remembered as having a kind and beautiful heart. She had...
Francis R Rowsick
Jul 27, 2024
“He is quite a character”, is the reply you get when you ask Bergen folk if they know Fritz Rowsick. Fritz (Francis R. Rowsick) was born in, and dearly loved Pittsburg, PA. He was born on October 6, 1939 and left us suddenly on July 27, 2024 at his home in Bergen, NY. His life career was in advertising and...
Suzanne M. Smith
Jul 24, 2024
Suzanne M. Smith, 66, of Stafford, passed away on July 24, 2024.
Suzanne was born December 29, 1957 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Moore) Kalicki.
Suzanne loved being with her family, especially her grandson which was her pride and joy. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, loved her Pioneer Woman and Tea Cup Collects and was...
James Edward Blackman
Jul 23, 2024
James Edward Blackman, age 78, of Batavia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Crossroads House, Batavia, NY. He was born on Sunday, June 16th, 1946 in Batavia, NY. James was a beloved son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Green) Blackman. James enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, fishing, camping, and time with family and...
Robert A. Carlsen Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
On July 20, 2024, Robert A. (Bob) Carlsen Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace, of almost 72 years. Robert is predeceased by his daughter, Rebecca Buck. He is survived by his son, David (Cathie) of Pavilion, daughter Jennifer (Bill) of East Pembroke, and Son-in-law Michael Buck of Batavia. He leaves...
William D. Hart
Jul 19, 2024
Elba - William D. Hart, 77 of Elba passed away on Friday, (July 19, 2024) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Mr. Hart was born July 1, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Day) Hart. Bill/Dad was a very special prankster with a very special talent for making people laugh. He could talk about anything...
Susanne M. Welch
Jul 17, 2024
Susanne M. Welch, age 90, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while in Comfort Care at Sisters of Charity of Hospital in Buffalo. She was born November 5,1933 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Daniel and Beatrice Fee Duhan, one of 19 children. She was married to Joseph P. Welch...
Judith Showerman
Jul 16, 2024
Batavia- Judith “Judy” Showerman, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 in Batavia, NY at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Batavia. She was born on July 30, 1948, in Batavia, NY, to the late George and Alethea (Follett) Showerman. Judy spent 60 of her last 75 years living in the family home at Genesee County Fish and...
Elizabeth C. Fodge
Jul 13, 2024
Elizabeth C. Fodge, "Betty," 94, of LeRoy and formerly of Churchville, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. Elizabeth was born January 12, 1930 in Rochester, a daughter of the late David and Emma (Trott) Breckler. Betty loved baseball, playing bingo, embroidering and a good breakfast. She was a member of the American Legion...
Kenneth Haacke
Jul 13, 2024
Oakfield - Kenneth L. Haacke, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester. He was born on October 20, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late Norman and Mae Haacke. He grew up in Muskego, Wisconsin. After high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin on a wrestling scholarship. In 1967, he...
Donald Priolo
Jul 12, 2024
Batavia- Donald R Priolo, aged 72, passed away on July 12, 2024, in his hometown of Batavia, NY at Crossroads House. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 25, 1952, in Batavia, NY. A son of the late Paul and Irene Priolo, Donald was a beloved local figure known for his gentle and...
William P. Morgan
Jul 10, 2024
William "Bill" P. Morgan passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 in Batavia, NY at the age of 71. He was born on Friday, August 15th, 1952, in Warsaw, NY, a son of the late William and Mildred (Cummings) Morgan. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and ice fishing. He also had a special interest in classic...
