Obituaries
Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Robert R. Adam, Iii
Mar 30, 2016
Batavia - Robert R. Adam, III, 72, of Batavia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Adam was born July 23, 1943 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert R. Adam, II and Betty Daniels Adam. He taught himself to play the electric guitar and loved listening to country...
Dorothy M. Nesbitt
Mar 28, 2016
Dorothy M. Nesbitt, 89, of North Chili and formerly of Batavia, died Monday (March 28, 2016) at the Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. Dorothy was born November 29, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Heintz) Nesbitt. Dorothy will be remembered for always having a smile and willing to help others. She attended church service...
Bertha J. Gage
Mar 27, 2016
Batavia - Bertha J. Gage, 92, of Batavia, passed away Easter Sunday, (March 27, 2016) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Gage was born July 1, 1923 in Elba, NY, the daughter of the late John and Flossie (Harvey) Bartz. Mrs. Gage was a past member of Stone Presbyterian Church as well as a past member of Batavia...
Ruth A. Dawson
Mar 23, 2016
Shortsville - Ruth A. Dawson, 74, of Shortsville, an employee at Wal-Mart in Canandaigua, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Dawson was born January 7, 1942 in Herndon, PA, a daughter of the late Elwood and Helen (Kahler) Wiest. She served in the US Navy and retired from the VA Medical Centers in Batavia...
Pauline R. Covert
Mar 22, 2016
Basom - Pauline R. Covert, 103, of Basom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (March 22, 2016) at Medina Memorial Hospital, in Medina. Mrs. Covert was born December 20, 1912 in Shelby Center, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Cora Bell (Parsons) Johnston. Predeceased in death by her sisters Bernice Hewitt and Hildred Ehrens. Pauline’s beloved husband, Orson Covert passed...
Ruth Hickox Hopkins
Mar 21, 2016
Lancaster - Ruth Hickox Hopkins, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Lancaster. Mrs. Hopkins was born June 8, 1919 in Alexander, a daughter of the late John C. and Maisie Garrett Hickox. A graduate of Alexander High School, Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St....
Kyle A. Couchman
Mar 17, 2016
Batavia - Kyle A. Couchman, age 47, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. Kyle was born August 10, 1968 in Buffalo, the son of Donald Bigham and Joan (Vroman) Bigham of Greece. An avid freelance photographer, Kyle was a member of the Western New York Photography Group. He loved fishing, deep sea diving...
Joan M. Pfeifer
Mar 11, 2016
Batavia - Joan M. Fifer, 88, of Batavia, a Physical Education Teacher at Batavia Middle School for 36 years prior to her retirement in 1984, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Miss Pfeifer was born June 18, 1927 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Walpole) Pfeifer. She graduated from Batavia High...
Krista Anne Douglas
Mar 9, 2016
Elba, NY - Krista Anne Douglas, 37, died peacefully after a lifetime of health struggles March 9th 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Robert S. Douglas & Lorraine Peterson Douglas Damon. Long time resident of Newark's DDSO, Cobblestone 101, more recently The Highlands at Brighton. No matter her burdens always expressing joy, sharing smiles and her contagious laughter. Loving rides,...
Lola Bishop
Mar 9, 2016
Palm Bay, Florida - Lola Bishop, 98, of Palm Bay, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Bethesda Nursing Home, in Palm Bay. Mrs. Bishop was born April 14, 1917 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Glen and Alma Lambert Cooley. Her husband, Addison A. Bishop, passed away on April 7, 1997. She is survived...
Jean Hart Sovocool
Mar 8, 2016
Batavia - Jean Hart Sovocool, 95, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Sovocool was born October 28, 1920 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Thurman Hart, Jr. and Dorothy Dyer Hart. A dedicated and faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church, she served as a worship and ministry...
Barbara V. Neal
Mar 8, 2016
Batavia - Barbara V. Neal, 74, of Batavia, New York joined her husband Gary and our Lord Jesus Christ on March 8, 2016. Barbara was born February 14, 1942 to Herbert & Edna Krieger (Morris), along with her twin Brother Bruce whom she often joked with about who was born first (Barbara was born second). Barbara was a devoted wife...
Mary Marjorie Amthor
Mar 7, 2016
Mary Marjorie Amthor, 83, of Wyoming, died Monday (March 7, 2016) at the Wyoming County Community Health System Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Mary was born September 7, 1932 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marian (Whitcher) Dobson. Mary loved to read and travel. She will be remembered for having a sweet tooth, especially when it came to...
Doris Livingston Maha
Mar 5, 2016
Batavia - Doris Livingston Maha, age 80, of Batavia, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from natural causes. She was born July 1, 1935 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late William A. and Violet Barker Livingston. Surviving are nieces, nephews, along with many dear friends, especially Louise Lee and Kate Martin. Doris was very active...
Denise A. Dugan
Mar 3, 2016
Bergen – Denise A. Dugan, 62, of Bergen, passed away suddenly Thursday, (March 3, 2016) at her home, in Bergen. Mrs. Dugan was born October 22, 1953 in Rochester, a daughter of Bernice (Ceresoli) Viavattine of Gates and the late Joseph Viavattine. Denise was a postal clerk for many years at the Churchville Post Office. She enjoyed reading, gaming, hosting...
Rose J. Smith
Feb 23, 2016
Batavia - Rose J. Smith, 91, of Batavia, a secretary at the Genesee County Department of Social Services, prior to her retirement, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center. Mrs. Smith was born July 6, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bruno and Mary (Oldkowska) Sulimowicz. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church. She...
Teddy Louges Behl
Feb 19, 2016
Batavia - Teddy Louges Behl, 32, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (February 19, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester following a lengthy illness. Mr. Behl was born June 25, 1983 in Gallino, LA, the son of Fredrick Behl of Batavia and the late Deannia (Borne) Behl. Teddy occasionally attended both City Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church both in...
Dawn Christine Pehrson
Feb 19, 2016
Midwest City, OK- Dawn Christine Pehrson, 51, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, a certified nurse’s aide at Reliance Living Center in Oklahoma City, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Alliance Health Midwest in Midwest. Ok. Mrs. Pehrson was born January 29, 1965 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of Ronald Dawson of AZ and Ruth (Weist) Dawson of Shortsville, NY. She graduated...
Genevieve M. Mudrzynski
Feb 16, 2016
Elba - Genevieve M. Mudrzynski, 90, of Elba, passed away Tuesday, (February 16, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Mudrzynski was born January 10, 1926 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Orin and Mabel (Kingdom) Dutton. A member of Elba United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Elba Historical Society, Elba Grange and...
Arlene R. Ivison
Feb 13, 2016
Byron - Arlene R. Ivison, 88, of Byron, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Ivison was born August 21, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Merrill and Irma (Cofran) Rudd. Mrs. Ivison was a member of the South Byron Methodist Church and its former Esther Circle. She graduated from South Byron...
Robert R. Adam, Iii
Mar 30, 2016
Batavia - Robert R. Adam, III, 72, of Batavia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Crossroads House. Mr. Adam was born July 23, 1943 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert R. Adam, II and Betty Daniels Adam. He taught himself to play the electric guitar and loved listening to country...
Dorothy M. Nesbitt
Mar 28, 2016
Dorothy M. Nesbitt, 89, of North Chili and formerly of Batavia, died Monday (March 28, 2016) at the Leo Center for Caring in Rochester. Dorothy was born November 29, 1926 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Heintz) Nesbitt. Dorothy will be remembered for always having a smile and willing to help others. She attended church service...
Bertha J. Gage
Mar 27, 2016
Batavia - Bertha J. Gage, 92, of Batavia, passed away Easter Sunday, (March 27, 2016) at Batavia Health Care Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Gage was born July 1, 1923 in Elba, NY, the daughter of the late John and Flossie (Harvey) Bartz. Mrs. Gage was a past member of Stone Presbyterian Church as well as a past member of Batavia...
Ruth A. Dawson
Mar 23, 2016
Shortsville - Ruth A. Dawson, 74, of Shortsville, an employee at Wal-Mart in Canandaigua, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, in Canandaigua. Mrs. Dawson was born January 7, 1942 in Herndon, PA, a daughter of the late Elwood and Helen (Kahler) Wiest. She served in the US Navy and retired from the VA Medical Centers in Batavia...
Pauline R. Covert
Mar 22, 2016
Basom - Pauline R. Covert, 103, of Basom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (March 22, 2016) at Medina Memorial Hospital, in Medina. Mrs. Covert was born December 20, 1912 in Shelby Center, a daughter of the late Arthur James and Cora Bell (Parsons) Johnston. Predeceased in death by her sisters Bernice Hewitt and Hildred Ehrens. Pauline’s beloved husband, Orson Covert passed...
Ruth Hickox Hopkins
Mar 21, 2016
Lancaster - Ruth Hickox Hopkins, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Lancaster. Mrs. Hopkins was born June 8, 1919 in Alexander, a daughter of the late John C. and Maisie Garrett Hickox. A graduate of Alexander High School, Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St....
Kyle A. Couchman
Mar 17, 2016
Batavia - Kyle A. Couchman, age 47, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. Kyle was born August 10, 1968 in Buffalo, the son of Donald Bigham and Joan (Vroman) Bigham of Greece. An avid freelance photographer, Kyle was a member of the Western New York Photography Group. He loved fishing, deep sea diving...
Joan M. Pfeifer
Mar 11, 2016
Batavia - Joan M. Fifer, 88, of Batavia, a Physical Education Teacher at Batavia Middle School for 36 years prior to her retirement in 1984, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Miss Pfeifer was born June 18, 1927 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Walpole) Pfeifer. She graduated from Batavia High...
Krista Anne Douglas
Mar 9, 2016
Elba, NY - Krista Anne Douglas, 37, died peacefully after a lifetime of health struggles March 9th 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Robert S. Douglas & Lorraine Peterson Douglas Damon. Long time resident of Newark's DDSO, Cobblestone 101, more recently The Highlands at Brighton. No matter her burdens always expressing joy, sharing smiles and her contagious laughter. Loving rides,...
Lola Bishop
Mar 9, 2016
Palm Bay, Florida - Lola Bishop, 98, of Palm Bay, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Bethesda Nursing Home, in Palm Bay. Mrs. Bishop was born April 14, 1917 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Glen and Alma Lambert Cooley. Her husband, Addison A. Bishop, passed away on April 7, 1997. She is survived...
Jean Hart Sovocool
Mar 8, 2016
Batavia - Jean Hart Sovocool, 95, of Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility. Mrs. Sovocool was born October 28, 1920 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Thurman Hart, Jr. and Dorothy Dyer Hart. A dedicated and faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church, she served as a worship and ministry...
Barbara V. Neal
Mar 8, 2016
Batavia - Barbara V. Neal, 74, of Batavia, New York joined her husband Gary and our Lord Jesus Christ on March 8, 2016. Barbara was born February 14, 1942 to Herbert & Edna Krieger (Morris), along with her twin Brother Bruce whom she often joked with about who was born first (Barbara was born second). Barbara was a devoted wife...
Mary Marjorie Amthor
Mar 7, 2016
Mary Marjorie Amthor, 83, of Wyoming, died Monday (March 7, 2016) at the Wyoming County Community Health System Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Mary was born September 7, 1932 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marian (Whitcher) Dobson. Mary loved to read and travel. She will be remembered for having a sweet tooth, especially when it came to...
Doris Livingston Maha
Mar 5, 2016
Batavia - Doris Livingston Maha, age 80, of Batavia, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from natural causes. She was born July 1, 1935 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late William A. and Violet Barker Livingston. Surviving are nieces, nephews, along with many dear friends, especially Louise Lee and Kate Martin. Doris was very active...
Denise A. Dugan
Mar 3, 2016
Bergen – Denise A. Dugan, 62, of Bergen, passed away suddenly Thursday, (March 3, 2016) at her home, in Bergen. Mrs. Dugan was born October 22, 1953 in Rochester, a daughter of Bernice (Ceresoli) Viavattine of Gates and the late Joseph Viavattine. Denise was a postal clerk for many years at the Churchville Post Office. She enjoyed reading, gaming, hosting...
Rose J. Smith
Feb 23, 2016
Batavia - Rose J. Smith, 91, of Batavia, a secretary at the Genesee County Department of Social Services, prior to her retirement, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Batavia Health Care Center. Mrs. Smith was born July 6, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Bruno and Mary (Oldkowska) Sulimowicz. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church. She...
Teddy Louges Behl
Feb 19, 2016
Batavia - Teddy Louges Behl, 32, of Batavia, passed away Friday, (February 19, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester following a lengthy illness. Mr. Behl was born June 25, 1983 in Gallino, LA, the son of Fredrick Behl of Batavia and the late Deannia (Borne) Behl. Teddy occasionally attended both City Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church both in...
Dawn Christine Pehrson
Feb 19, 2016
Midwest City, OK- Dawn Christine Pehrson, 51, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, a certified nurse’s aide at Reliance Living Center in Oklahoma City, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Alliance Health Midwest in Midwest. Ok. Mrs. Pehrson was born January 29, 1965 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of Ronald Dawson of AZ and Ruth (Weist) Dawson of Shortsville, NY. She graduated...
Genevieve M. Mudrzynski
Feb 16, 2016
Elba - Genevieve M. Mudrzynski, 90, of Elba, passed away Tuesday, (February 16, 2016) at the Genesee County Nursing Home, in Batavia. Mrs. Mudrzynski was born January 10, 1926 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Orin and Mabel (Kingdom) Dutton. A member of Elba United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Elba Historical Society, Elba Grange and...
Arlene R. Ivison
Feb 13, 2016
Byron - Arlene R. Ivison, 88, of Byron, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center, in Batavia. Mrs. Ivison was born August 21, 1927 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Merrill and Irma (Cofran) Rudd. Mrs. Ivison was a member of the South Byron Methodist Church and its former Esther Circle. She graduated from South Byron...
