Paul L. Kauffman, 74 of Elba passed away on December 27, 2012. He was born June 8, 1938 in Alden to the late Daniel (Levina Miller) Kauffman. Mr. Kauffman loved working on stock cars, woodworking, tinkering in the garage and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He retired from US Chrome in Batavia. Mr. Kauffman is preceded in death by a son Scott Kauffman; brothers Wally, Bill, Tuck, Ray, Walt Kauffman and a sister Bernitha Kauffman.
He is survived by his beloved wife Erma Bieber of Elba; sons James (Cheryl) Bieber of Elba; Roger Bieber of LeRoy; Tim (Nicole) Kauffman of Elba; daughters Jean Reinhardt of Corfu; Debbie (Trahey) Crawford of DE; brother Charlie Kauffman of NC, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life will take place 1:00 PM on Monday December 31, 2012 at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall 7143 Oak Orchard Road Elba, NY 14058.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Family. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
