Dorothy F. Bash

Dorothy F. Bash, 93, of Batavia passed away on Sunday October 5, 2014 at Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on October 18, 1920 in Batavia to the late Andrew (Florence Lobach) Snyder. She is preceded in death by her first husband Vincent Panzone Sr. who was killed during World War II Battle of the Bulge in 1945; her second husband Arthur R. Bash who passed away February 13, 2010; sister Helen (Harry) Wagner; brother-in-law John Panzone; sisters-in-law Ada (Gordon) Hyde and Grace (Anthony) Bonadonna.

Dorothy worked as a telephone operator for New York Telephone Company. She was an avid bowler and loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing and playing cards.

She is survived by her sons Vincent Panzone Jr. of  IL, Edward (MaryAnn) Panzone of Batavia, brother-in-law William Bash of Co; grandchildren Kerry Panzone, Daniel Panzone, Melanie (Jonathon) Panzone Read, David (Tereza) Panzone; great-grandchildren Alexander, Henry Read, Rosemarie, Amelia Panzone along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately. She will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or donors choice. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.