Daphne L. Cross

Daphne L. Cross, 67 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born February 19, 1959 in Westfield, NY to the Frances (Ingerson) Price of Batavia and the late Lamont Casselman. She is preceded in death by her son Joshua Cross and sister Dianna Casselman

Daphne began waitressing at 14 and continued into her retirement. She managed at Perkin’s in Batavia, Howard Johnson’s on the thruway in Pembroke, and became a partner at Scooter’s Family Restaurant. Daphne then opened her own restaurant Daphne’s in Batavia where she worked until retirement. After she retired she became a full time “Mema” making memories with her grandchildren. Daphne got an Associates Degree in Graphic Design and helped Steve with his sign company.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting – especially granny squares and handmade Christmas stockings for the family. Daphne loved music, bands, going to concerts, camping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She loved to bowl and bowled in the 2010 USBC Women’s Championships in El Paso, Texas. Daphne also volunteered at the VFW and spent time at Polish Falcons.

She will be remembered for having and exceptionally kind soul. Daphne was loving, patient, creative, artistic, generous and devoted to her family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved life partner of 41 years, Steve Fairbanks, children, Jessica (Rob) Barone, Monica Cross, grandchildren, Jordyn Richardson, Mercedes Wagoner, Tess (Mark) Farnsworth, Maddie, Joshua and Joseph Barone; great-grandchildren, Anaya Richardson, Cole, Carter and Camden Neisline, siblings, John Casselman, Jeff, Jay and Jim Price, Debra Ingham and Dawn Price, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life 1:00pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at VFW Post 1602, 25 Edwards St, Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Babies Cherished, 445 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY 14020. 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.