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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Waylen Washburn
Oct 4, 2016
Batavia - Waylen Washburn, Sr., 73, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (October 4, 2016) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Washburn was born September 23, 1943 in Washington Court House, OH, a son of the late Charles V. and Katherine I. (Follis) Washburn. He was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...
Edward L. Storms
Oct 2, 2016
Albion - Edward L. Storms, 83, of Albion, an employee at the Albion Branch of Anchor Bank, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Albion. Mr. Storms was born August 18, 1933 in Albion, a son of the late Frank and Jane (Janus) Storms. He was a former member of St. Mary's...
Peter L. Arras
Oct 2, 2016
Peter L. Arras, 77, retired Principal at Jackson School, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Arras was born September 1, 1939 in Batavia, the son of the late Millard and Phyllis (Dabrowski) Arras. He graduated from Batavia High School and also was a graduate of SUNY Brockport where he served on the Board of Trustees. A longtime...
Joseph Paul Heale
Sep 30, 2016
Batavia - Joseph Paul Heale, of Batavia, a retired union mason with the Brick Layers & Allied Crafts Union, Local 3 in Buffalo, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Heale was born March 10, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late Raymond Heale, Sr. and Charlotte (Moore) Heale. He served in the...
George W. Taylor
Sep 22, 2016
George W. Taylor, Jr., 74, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday (September 22, 2016) at the New York State Veteran's Home in Batavia. George was born May 16, 1942 in Wheatfield, a son of the late George W. and Mary (Isaacs) Taylor, Sr. A veteran, he served with the United States Coast Guard. George was the owner of Memories in...
Sabrina A. Cassidy
Sep 17, 2016
Batavia - Sabrina A. Cassidy, 38, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Highland Hospital. Sabrina was born January 6, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Steven Scandalito of Columbus, Ohio and Shena (Macario "Mac") Garcia of Columbus, Ohio. Sabrina loved being home to raise her children and will be remembered by her family as a...
Alan J. "Aj" Hargrave
Sep 15, 2016
Pavilion - Alan J. "AJ" Hargrave, 55, of Pavilion, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (September 15, 2016) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Hargrave was born May 3, 1961 in Batavia, a son of Alberta Mae (Pursel) Hargrave of Pavilion and the late Monroe J. Hargrave. AJ was a fisherman and self-proclaimed "Pizza Connoisseur." He was a fan of...
Rev. Charles H. Lee
Sep 14, 2016
Batavia – Rev. Charles H. Lee, 81, of Batavia, a long time Presbyterian Pastor, passed away Wednesday (September 14, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Rev. Lee was born April 2, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late H. Howard and Beryl (Moss) Lee. Rev. Lee earned a Bachelor's degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington,...
Teresa J. Hartman
Sep 13, 2016
Teresa J. Hartman, 85, of Attica, passed away on Tuesday (September 13, 2016) at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born May 29, 1931 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kazmircz and Honorota (Pula) Pcionek. Teresa loved cats and birds and volunteered for a number of years at the Attica Historical Society. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and...
Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella
Sep 12, 2016
Basom - Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella, 82, of Basom, a former owner of Batavia Motel in Batavia, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Vella was born October 3, 1933 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Celia (Mindwiser). She was a graduate of Corfu High School and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, boating and traveling. She was a...
Florence W. Bruno
Sep 12, 2016
Oakfield - Florence W. Bruno, 94, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, (September 12, 2016) at the New York State Veterans Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Bruno was born January 5, 1922 in Williamson, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Edmonds) Wilbor. Florence was a member of the former Presbyterian Church in Oakfield. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting,...
Daniel A. Crawford
Sep 11, 2016
Daniel A. Crawford, 66, of Byron, passed away on Sunday (September 11, 2016) at home in Byron with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born December 24, 1949 in Albion, a son of the late Sonny and Cathy (McBride) Seiler. A car enthusiast, Daniel loved his family, grandchildren, fishing and camping. He was an auto detailer at Duryea...
Robert T. Whitehair
Sep 11, 2016
Bergen- Sunday, September 11th at age 77. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy C. (Feely) Whitehair of Bergen; father of Paula Mallory of Connecticut, Barbara (George) Kiefer of Lyndonville & Doug (Tracey) Whitehair of Hamlin. Also surviving are his twin brother, Bill Whitehair of Gates and sister, Donna Whitehair of Rochester, nine grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins....
Walter E. Stroh
Sep 7, 2016
Rochester - Walter E. Stroh, 63, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at The Shorewinds, in Rochester. Mr. Stroh was born June 15, 1953 in Batavia, the son of the late Everett and Jane Wolan Stroh. Walter loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, trapping and was an avid fisherman. He studied packaging science at...
Max W. Mason,, Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Batavia - How do we paint a picture of a life of 99 years and 16 days? Here is a quick sketch. Max Wilson Mason, Jr. was born in Batavia in 1917 into a family talented in arts and business acumen. His grandfather F.E. Mason started a small company which designed and manufactured foil labels. Max's uncle, Roy M. Mason...
Martin J. Murray
Sep 1, 2016
Bergen - Martin J. Murray, 86, of Bergen, a retiree of Eastman Kodak passed away Thursday, (September 1, 2016) at the Batavia VA Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Murray was born December 6, 1929 in Hamlin, a son of the late Martin F. and Helen (Tobin) Murray. Martin served his country honorably with the Army during the Korean War. He...
Patricia P. Lown
Aug 31, 2016
Patricia Ann Lown died on 31 August 2016 in Batavia NY. She is survived by her many friends in Batavia and Genesee County, and by her daughter Carolyn. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Harry K. Lown and by her son Michael. Patty was born on 28 October 1925 in Marietta, Ohio to Nell Griffin Pape and Clinton Pape. The...
Tracey Y. Dwyer
Aug 27, 2016
Batavia - Tracey Y. Dwyer, 42, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Tracey was born August 29, 1973 in Warsaw, a daughter of Douglas Jellison of Attcia and Karen Monteleone Jellison of Attica. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Batavia and taught for many years at Rainbow Preschool in Batavia....
James L Beach
Aug 26, 2016
Batavia - James L. Beach, 74, of Batavia, a mechanic at George Smith Motors, prior to his retirement, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mr. Beach was born May 14, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Laverne J. and Ethel M. (Atkinson) Beach. Mr. Beach was a long time member...
R. Stephen Hawley
Aug 25, 2016
R. Stephen Hawley, 94, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Batavia, passed away on Thursday (August 25, 2016) at the Silver Springs Adult Living Facility in Green Valley, Arizona. The Honorable R. Stephen Hawley, son of Warren Waldo Hawley Jr. and Emma Charlotte Morris was born in Batavia on December 16, 1921. He graduated from Batavia Public Schools and...
Waylen Washburn
Oct 4, 2016
Batavia - Waylen Washburn, Sr., 73, of Batavia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (October 4, 2016) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Washburn was born September 23, 1943 in Washington Court House, OH, a son of the late Charles V. and Katherine I. (Follis) Washburn. He was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...
Edward L. Storms
Oct 2, 2016
Albion - Edward L. Storms, 83, of Albion, an employee at the Albion Branch of Anchor Bank, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Albion. Mr. Storms was born August 18, 1933 in Albion, a son of the late Frank and Jane (Janus) Storms. He was a former member of St. Mary's...
Peter L. Arras
Oct 2, 2016
Peter L. Arras, 77, retired Principal at Jackson School, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Arras was born September 1, 1939 in Batavia, the son of the late Millard and Phyllis (Dabrowski) Arras. He graduated from Batavia High School and also was a graduate of SUNY Brockport where he served on the Board of Trustees. A longtime...
Joseph Paul Heale
Sep 30, 2016
Batavia - Joseph Paul Heale, of Batavia, a retired union mason with the Brick Layers & Allied Crafts Union, Local 3 in Buffalo, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Heale was born March 10, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late Raymond Heale, Sr. and Charlotte (Moore) Heale. He served in the...
George W. Taylor
Sep 22, 2016
George W. Taylor, Jr., 74, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday (September 22, 2016) at the New York State Veteran's Home in Batavia. George was born May 16, 1942 in Wheatfield, a son of the late George W. and Mary (Isaacs) Taylor, Sr. A veteran, he served with the United States Coast Guard. George was the owner of Memories in...
Sabrina A. Cassidy
Sep 17, 2016
Batavia - Sabrina A. Cassidy, 38, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Highland Hospital. Sabrina was born January 6, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Steven Scandalito of Columbus, Ohio and Shena (Macario "Mac") Garcia of Columbus, Ohio. Sabrina loved being home to raise her children and will be remembered by her family as a...
Alan J. "Aj" Hargrave
Sep 15, 2016
Pavilion - Alan J. "AJ" Hargrave, 55, of Pavilion, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, (September 15, 2016) at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Hargrave was born May 3, 1961 in Batavia, a son of Alberta Mae (Pursel) Hargrave of Pavilion and the late Monroe J. Hargrave. AJ was a fisherman and self-proclaimed "Pizza Connoisseur." He was a fan of...
Rev. Charles H. Lee
Sep 14, 2016
Batavia – Rev. Charles H. Lee, 81, of Batavia, a long time Presbyterian Pastor, passed away Wednesday (September 14, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester. Rev. Lee was born April 2, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late H. Howard and Beryl (Moss) Lee. Rev. Lee earned a Bachelor's degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington,...
Teresa J. Hartman
Sep 13, 2016
Teresa J. Hartman, 85, of Attica, passed away on Tuesday (September 13, 2016) at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born May 29, 1931 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Kazmircz and Honorota (Pula) Pcionek. Teresa loved cats and birds and volunteered for a number of years at the Attica Historical Society. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and...
Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella
Sep 12, 2016
Basom - Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella, 82, of Basom, a former owner of Batavia Motel in Batavia, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Vella was born October 3, 1933 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Celia (Mindwiser). She was a graduate of Corfu High School and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, boating and traveling. She was a...
Florence W. Bruno
Sep 12, 2016
Oakfield - Florence W. Bruno, 94, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, (September 12, 2016) at the New York State Veterans Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Bruno was born January 5, 1922 in Williamson, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Edmonds) Wilbor. Florence was a member of the former Presbyterian Church in Oakfield. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting,...
Daniel A. Crawford
Sep 11, 2016
Daniel A. Crawford, 66, of Byron, passed away on Sunday (September 11, 2016) at home in Byron with his loving family by his side. Daniel was born December 24, 1949 in Albion, a son of the late Sonny and Cathy (McBride) Seiler. A car enthusiast, Daniel loved his family, grandchildren, fishing and camping. He was an auto detailer at Duryea...
Robert T. Whitehair
Sep 11, 2016
Bergen- Sunday, September 11th at age 77. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy C. (Feely) Whitehair of Bergen; father of Paula Mallory of Connecticut, Barbara (George) Kiefer of Lyndonville & Doug (Tracey) Whitehair of Hamlin. Also surviving are his twin brother, Bill Whitehair of Gates and sister, Donna Whitehair of Rochester, nine grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins....
Walter E. Stroh
Sep 7, 2016
Rochester - Walter E. Stroh, 63, of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at The Shorewinds, in Rochester. Mr. Stroh was born June 15, 1953 in Batavia, the son of the late Everett and Jane Wolan Stroh. Walter loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, trapping and was an avid fisherman. He studied packaging science at...
Max W. Mason,, Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Batavia - How do we paint a picture of a life of 99 years and 16 days? Here is a quick sketch. Max Wilson Mason, Jr. was born in Batavia in 1917 into a family talented in arts and business acumen. His grandfather F.E. Mason started a small company which designed and manufactured foil labels. Max's uncle, Roy M. Mason...
Martin J. Murray
Sep 1, 2016
Bergen - Martin J. Murray, 86, of Bergen, a retiree of Eastman Kodak passed away Thursday, (September 1, 2016) at the Batavia VA Medical Center, in Batavia. Mr. Murray was born December 6, 1929 in Hamlin, a son of the late Martin F. and Helen (Tobin) Murray. Martin served his country honorably with the Army during the Korean War. He...
Patricia P. Lown
Aug 31, 2016
Patricia Ann Lown died on 31 August 2016 in Batavia NY. She is survived by her many friends in Batavia and Genesee County, and by her daughter Carolyn. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Harry K. Lown and by her son Michael. Patty was born on 28 October 1925 in Marietta, Ohio to Nell Griffin Pape and Clinton Pape. The...
Tracey Y. Dwyer
Aug 27, 2016
Batavia - Tracey Y. Dwyer, 42, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Tracey was born August 29, 1973 in Warsaw, a daughter of Douglas Jellison of Attcia and Karen Monteleone Jellison of Attica. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Batavia and taught for many years at Rainbow Preschool in Batavia....
James L Beach
Aug 26, 2016
Batavia - James L. Beach, 74, of Batavia, a mechanic at George Smith Motors, prior to his retirement, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mr. Beach was born May 14, 1942 in Wellsville, a son of the late Laverne J. and Ethel M. (Atkinson) Beach. Mr. Beach was a long time member...
R. Stephen Hawley
Aug 25, 2016
R. Stephen Hawley, 94, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Batavia, passed away on Thursday (August 25, 2016) at the Silver Springs Adult Living Facility in Green Valley, Arizona. The Honorable R. Stephen Hawley, son of Warren Waldo Hawley Jr. and Emma Charlotte Morris was born in Batavia on December 16, 1921. He graduated from Batavia Public Schools and...
