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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Linda Ann Baker
Jul 18, 2020
Obituary of Linda Ann Baker Batavia - Linda Ann Baker, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Linda was born November 9, 1949, a daughter of the late Steven and Ethel Laskowski. Linda is predeceased by her husband, Harold G. Baker. There will be no prior calling hours and...
John A. Yerger, Sr.
Jul 16, 2020
Obituary of John A. Yerger, Sr. BYRON - John A. Yerger, Sr., 80, of Byron and formerly of Elba, passed away Thursday, (July 16, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Yerger was born October 14, 1939, in Buffalo, son of the late LaVerne and Helen (Willis) Yerger. John was a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church...
Barbara B. Draper
Jul 15, 2020
Obituary of Barbara B. Draper Oakfield - Barbara B. Draper, 72, of Oakfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Barb was born July 16, 1947, in Warsaw, the daughter of the late John and Marion (Shaner) Brewer. Barb loved quilting, reading and collecting cookbooks. She was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. Barb...
Barbara Palmer
Jul 13, 2020
Obituary of Barbara Palmer BERGEN - Barbara Palmer, 84, of Bergen, passed away Monday, (July 13, 2020), at Rochester General Hospital. Mrs. Palmer was born October 21, 1935, in Deposit, New York, daughter of the late Loren and Elizabeth (Brown) Turner. Barbara enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and painting. She also loved to complete puzzles - both jigsaw and crossword. She and...
Grace Orcutt Spiers
Jul 10, 2020
Grace Orcutt Spiers passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2020 in Batavia, New York. Grace was born on May 5, 1931 in Utica, to Raymond and Ellen Powell Orcutt. After graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1954, Grace moved to Batavia to teach at the NY State School for the Blind. She began attending Batavia United Methodist Church...
Thomas Alan Gavenda
Jul 10, 2020
Obituary of Thomas Alan Gavenda Batavia - Thomas Alan Gavenda, age 66, of Batavia, longtime farmer for Big O Farms in Elba, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Tom was born May 10, 1954, in Batavia, a son of Donald Gavenda Sr. and Ann Warboys Gavenda of Elba. He will be remembered by his family...
Myrna Magnus
Jul 9, 2020
Obituary of Myrna Magnus BASOM - Myrna Magnus, 80, of Basom, passed away suddenly Thursday, (July 9, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Magnus was born June 27, 1940, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Leo and Onalee (Burdett) Daniels. Myrna was a member of the American Legion Post 626 in Basom. She enjoyed knitting...
Thomas F. Kleps
Jul 9, 2020
CORFU - On Thursday, July 9th, Tom Kleps, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at the age of 82. Tom was born on March 21, 1938 in Batavia, NY to Albert and Katherine Kleps. He entered the Marine Corps after high school and was stationed in Kanaloa Bay, Hawaii. Upon discharge he became a fireman for the...
Kenneth J. Kensek
Jul 8, 2020
Obituary of Kenneth J. Kensek Batavia - Kenneth J. Kensek, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his home under the care of his loving wife and HomeCare and Hospice. Kenneth was born in Buffalo, a son of the late Chester and the late Norma (Colligan) Kensek. Kenneth loved watching movies, reading and his cat. He enjoyed...
Peter Mumford
Jul 7, 2020
Peter Arnot Mumford, of Batavia NY, died on 7/5/2020. Peter was born to the late John & Virginia Mumford on 6/12/1947 in Batavia. He is survived by siblings; John Michael Mumford (Sheila), Pittsford NY, Constance Ferenc (Robert), Longmont CO, William A. Mumford (Debbie), Vancouver WA. Peter graduated from Batavia High School, and Michigan State University (Phi Kappa Tau fraternity), before...
Robert E. "Bob" Magoffin
Jul 5, 2020
Robert (Bob) E. Magoffin, 77, of Byron, passed away peacefully at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020. He was born in Rochester, New York. He was the son of the late Lester Gerald and Margaret E. Magoffin. His loving wife of 52 years, Carol R. Magoffin, passed away in 2014. He enlisted with the United States Air...
Rita A. Cone
Jul 3, 2020
Obituary of Rita A. Cone ALEXANDER - Rita A. Cone, 93, of Phoenix, formerly of Alexander, passed away Saturday, (July 4, 2020), at The Palazzo in Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. Cone was born August 7, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Frank Chessar and Katherine (Walsh) Derwald. Rita was a member of Resurrection Parish and was retired from...
Gertrude A. Woodring
Jun 30, 2020
Obituary of Gertrude A. Woodring PITTSFORD - Gertrude A. Woodring, 98, of Pittsford, formerly of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (June 30, 2020), at the Atria Senior Living Center in Penfield. Mrs. Woodring was born December 20, 1921, in Batavia,a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Sce) Marone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Woodring; brothers, Frank,...
Robert Thompson
Jun 28, 2020
Obituary of Robert Thompson Elba - Robert "Bob" Thompson, 93, of Elba, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, June 28, 2020. Robert was born in Batavia January 4, 1927. The son of the late Glenn and Zelda Heywood Thompson, he was raised by his aunt, Carrie Deagman. As a member of the United States Army, Mr. Thompson proudly served his country during World War II. After his return to Western NY, he owned and...
Beatrice Anna "Beady" Warren
Jun 28, 2020
Beatrice “Beady” Anna (Sheffer) Warren, 98, formerly of Stafford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Beady was born on December 13th, 1921 in Stafford, New York. She grew up in a strong family that taught her the value of hard work; something she never stopped doing. She told stories of picking potatoes for spending money, working at the...
Michael E. Penders
Jun 26, 2020
Obituary of Michael E. Penders Pavilion - Michael E. Penders, 66, of Pavilion, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. Mike was born July 17, 1953, in Batavia, a son of the late James and Leona (Frisco) Penders. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, spending time at his camp in Rossie, NY, fishing, as well as...
Anthony Emil Rocha
Jun 20, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Emil Rocha passed away peacefully at home in University Park, Florida of natural causes after a full and rewarding life, on June 20th, 2020 during his 100th year, in the presence of his daughters Cezina Rocha and Emmeline Rocha-Sinha and his son-in-law Jagdish Sinha. Tony is preceded by his wife Livia Barbosa Rocha, his parents Gabriel and Stael (nee...
Willard H. Pengelly
Jun 16, 2020
BERGEN — Willard Pengelly, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, in Bergen, New York. Willard was born December 1, 1921, in Churchville, New York a son of William and Grace Pengelly. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gordon, and three wives (Edith Brisbane, Evelyn Sorce, and Theresa Martin-Alexander). Survived by his daughter, Martha...
Florine M. Dixson
Jun 13, 2020
Obituary of Florine M. Dixson OAKFIELD - Florine M. Dixson, 77, of Oakfield, passed away Saturday, (June 13, 2020), at her home in Oakfield under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her loving family. Mrs. Dixson was born October 27, 1942, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Quackenbush) Pursel. Florine was a member of the...
Robert W. Macvean
Jun 12, 2020
Obituary of Robert W. MacVean BATAVIA - Robert W. "Bobby" MacVean, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020, at home in Batavia. Bobby was born December 4, 1956, in Brockport, son of the late Robert G. and Wanda (Laack) MacVean. After graduating from Brockport High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He loved classic cars and attending car shows. You may have seen him driving his classic 1961 Ford Starliner. Surviving are his...
Linda Ann Baker
Jul 18, 2020
Obituary of Linda Ann Baker Batavia - Linda Ann Baker, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Linda was born November 9, 1949, a daughter of the late Steven and Ethel Laskowski. Linda is predeceased by her husband, Harold G. Baker. There will be no prior calling hours and...
John A. Yerger, Sr.
Jul 16, 2020
Obituary of John A. Yerger, Sr. BYRON - John A. Yerger, Sr., 80, of Byron and formerly of Elba, passed away Thursday, (July 16, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Yerger was born October 14, 1939, in Buffalo, son of the late LaVerne and Helen (Willis) Yerger. John was a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church...
Barbara B. Draper
Jul 15, 2020
Obituary of Barbara B. Draper Oakfield - Barbara B. Draper, 72, of Oakfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Barb was born July 16, 1947, in Warsaw, the daughter of the late John and Marion (Shaner) Brewer. Barb loved quilting, reading and collecting cookbooks. She was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. Barb...
Barbara Palmer
Jul 13, 2020
Obituary of Barbara Palmer BERGEN - Barbara Palmer, 84, of Bergen, passed away Monday, (July 13, 2020), at Rochester General Hospital. Mrs. Palmer was born October 21, 1935, in Deposit, New York, daughter of the late Loren and Elizabeth (Brown) Turner. Barbara enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and painting. She also loved to complete puzzles - both jigsaw and crossword. She and...
Grace Orcutt Spiers
Jul 10, 2020
Grace Orcutt Spiers passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2020 in Batavia, New York. Grace was born on May 5, 1931 in Utica, to Raymond and Ellen Powell Orcutt. After graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1954, Grace moved to Batavia to teach at the NY State School for the Blind. She began attending Batavia United Methodist Church...
Thomas Alan Gavenda
Jul 10, 2020
Obituary of Thomas Alan Gavenda Batavia - Thomas Alan Gavenda, age 66, of Batavia, longtime farmer for Big O Farms in Elba, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center. Tom was born May 10, 1954, in Batavia, a son of Donald Gavenda Sr. and Ann Warboys Gavenda of Elba. He will be remembered by his family...
Myrna Magnus
Jul 9, 2020
Obituary of Myrna Magnus BASOM - Myrna Magnus, 80, of Basom, passed away suddenly Thursday, (July 9, 2020), at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Magnus was born June 27, 1940, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Leo and Onalee (Burdett) Daniels. Myrna was a member of the American Legion Post 626 in Basom. She enjoyed knitting...
Thomas F. Kleps
Jul 9, 2020
CORFU - On Thursday, July 9th, Tom Kleps, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at the age of 82. Tom was born on March 21, 1938 in Batavia, NY to Albert and Katherine Kleps. He entered the Marine Corps after high school and was stationed in Kanaloa Bay, Hawaii. Upon discharge he became a fireman for the...
Kenneth J. Kensek
Jul 8, 2020
Obituary of Kenneth J. Kensek Batavia - Kenneth J. Kensek, 70, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his home under the care of his loving wife and HomeCare and Hospice. Kenneth was born in Buffalo, a son of the late Chester and the late Norma (Colligan) Kensek. Kenneth loved watching movies, reading and his cat. He enjoyed...
Peter Mumford
Jul 7, 2020
Peter Arnot Mumford, of Batavia NY, died on 7/5/2020. Peter was born to the late John & Virginia Mumford on 6/12/1947 in Batavia. He is survived by siblings; John Michael Mumford (Sheila), Pittsford NY, Constance Ferenc (Robert), Longmont CO, William A. Mumford (Debbie), Vancouver WA. Peter graduated from Batavia High School, and Michigan State University (Phi Kappa Tau fraternity), before...
Robert E. "Bob" Magoffin
Jul 5, 2020
Robert (Bob) E. Magoffin, 77, of Byron, passed away peacefully at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020. He was born in Rochester, New York. He was the son of the late Lester Gerald and Margaret E. Magoffin. His loving wife of 52 years, Carol R. Magoffin, passed away in 2014. He enlisted with the United States Air...
Rita A. Cone
Jul 3, 2020
Obituary of Rita A. Cone ALEXANDER - Rita A. Cone, 93, of Phoenix, formerly of Alexander, passed away Saturday, (July 4, 2020), at The Palazzo in Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. Cone was born August 7, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Frank Chessar and Katherine (Walsh) Derwald. Rita was a member of Resurrection Parish and was retired from...
Gertrude A. Woodring
Jun 30, 2020
Obituary of Gertrude A. Woodring PITTSFORD - Gertrude A. Woodring, 98, of Pittsford, formerly of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, (June 30, 2020), at the Atria Senior Living Center in Penfield. Mrs. Woodring was born December 20, 1921, in Batavia,a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Sce) Marone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Woodring; brothers, Frank,...
Robert Thompson
Jun 28, 2020
Obituary of Robert Thompson Elba - Robert "Bob" Thompson, 93, of Elba, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, June 28, 2020. Robert was born in Batavia January 4, 1927. The son of the late Glenn and Zelda Heywood Thompson, he was raised by his aunt, Carrie Deagman. As a member of the United States Army, Mr. Thompson proudly served his country during World War II. After his return to Western NY, he owned and...
Beatrice Anna "Beady" Warren
Jun 28, 2020
Beatrice “Beady” Anna (Sheffer) Warren, 98, formerly of Stafford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Beady was born on December 13th, 1921 in Stafford, New York. She grew up in a strong family that taught her the value of hard work; something she never stopped doing. She told stories of picking potatoes for spending money, working at the...
Michael E. Penders
Jun 26, 2020
Obituary of Michael E. Penders Pavilion - Michael E. Penders, 66, of Pavilion, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. Mike was born July 17, 1953, in Batavia, a son of the late James and Leona (Frisco) Penders. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, spending time at his camp in Rossie, NY, fishing, as well as...
Anthony Emil Rocha
Jun 20, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Emil Rocha passed away peacefully at home in University Park, Florida of natural causes after a full and rewarding life, on June 20th, 2020 during his 100th year, in the presence of his daughters Cezina Rocha and Emmeline Rocha-Sinha and his son-in-law Jagdish Sinha. Tony is preceded by his wife Livia Barbosa Rocha, his parents Gabriel and Stael (nee...
Willard H. Pengelly
Jun 16, 2020
BERGEN — Willard Pengelly, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, in Bergen, New York. Willard was born December 1, 1921, in Churchville, New York a son of William and Grace Pengelly. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gordon, and three wives (Edith Brisbane, Evelyn Sorce, and Theresa Martin-Alexander). Survived by his daughter, Martha...
Florine M. Dixson
Jun 13, 2020
Obituary of Florine M. Dixson OAKFIELD - Florine M. Dixson, 77, of Oakfield, passed away Saturday, (June 13, 2020), at her home in Oakfield under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and her loving family. Mrs. Dixson was born October 27, 1942, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Quackenbush) Pursel. Florine was a member of the...
Robert W. Macvean
Jun 12, 2020
Obituary of Robert W. MacVean BATAVIA - Robert W. "Bobby" MacVean, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020, at home in Batavia. Bobby was born December 4, 1956, in Brockport, son of the late Robert G. and Wanda (Laack) MacVean. After graduating from Brockport High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He loved classic cars and attending car shows. You may have seen him driving his classic 1961 Ford Starliner. Surviving are his...
