Elizabeth A. Stephens, 85 of Bergen, passed away peacefully at Crossroads House surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born February 3, 1939 in Batavia, to the late Francis and Genevieve (Burns) Christner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Stephens, brothers and sisters-in-law, Rosalie Christner, Helen Christner, Charles Whaley and Thomas Dimmick.
Mrs. Stephens retired from NYS Workers Comp in Batavia. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church, treasurer of St. Jerome’s Guild and volunteered at Town of Batavia Voting.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle (Jack) Higgins of Bergen, Linda (Charles) Stephens-McLaughlin of Conesus, Nancee Stephens of St. Cloud, FL, Brenda (Michael Schlenker-Stephens) Stephens of Bergen, siblings, Robert of LeRoy, Richard of Perry, Donald (Susan) of FL, William Christner of Rochester, Phyllis Dimmick of FL, Helen Whaley of Pavilion, Deborah (Steven) Fay of Batavia, 4 grandchildren, Mallorie Higgins, Jeremy (Amber) Higgins, Julia and Ashley Schlenker-Stephens, two great-granddaughters, Brynn and Josephine, along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4 to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. A 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial Will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
