Barbara F. Hensel

Barbara F. Hensel, 93 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born October 1, 1933 in Churchville to the late Fred and Mary (MacAvoi) Tyler. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hensel, grandson, Geoffrey Blew, daughter-in-law Roda Hensel, son-in-law John Hearn, sister, Carol Laney.

Mrs. Hensel retired from Oakfield-Alabama Central School and was a longtime member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Oakfield. She enjoyed knitting, was an avid New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. Barbara loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Douglas (Nancy) Hensel of Oakfield, Cheryl Peletz of Bloomville, Mark Hensel of Batavia, Rene Hearn of Jamestown, Jan (Jeffrey Heubusch) Hensel of Batavia, Jill (Dan) Arnold of Oakfield, Tracy (Kevin) Zakes of Oakfield, brother James (Patricia) Tyler of FL, along with 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 4 to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home. A 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Ave, Oakfield, NY 14125. She will be laid to rest in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church or to Oakfield Fire Department, 20 Albert Street, Oakfield, NY 14125. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.