Batavia ~ Barbara K. Lewis, age 98, formerly of Ellicott Avenue, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia.

     She was born December 14, 1926 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late (District Attorney) James and Caroline Murphy Kelly.

     Barbara was a past president and member of the Quota Club of Batavia and was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia.  She worked for 25 years for the Batavia City School District in the clerical, census and transportation departments.

     She is survived by her children, Deborah Lewis-Falcone, Diane (Robert) Clark and James (Jennifer) Lewis; grandchildren, Frank (Jenn) Trigilio and Jay K. Lewis; great-grandchildren, Gianna, Ciara and Frankie Trigilio, along with many nieces, nephews and close friends.

     Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Donald D. Lewis; daughter, Dorothy A. Lewis; son-in-law, Joseph Falcone Jr.; and sister, Sylvia Egan.

     Services are private at the convenience of Barbara’s family.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, 300 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.