| Date of Birth | September 11, 1944 |
| Passed Away | July 25, 2025 |
| Service Date | August 16, 2025 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Bath Centenary Methodist Church, Nondaga Cemetery in Bath, NY |
BATH – Anne Elizabeth Bartz passed to her next life peacefully at the age of 80 on July 25, 2025. She was born in Bath, NY, on November 11, 1944, the daughter of the late Gordon and Lavinia Bartz.
Anne was a longtime educator, starting in speech pathology and later becoming an elementary school principal within the Haverling (Bath) Central School. She attended SUNYs at Fredonia, Geneso, and Brockport, as well as Elmira College and University of Connecticut at Storrs. Anne acquired a BS and MS in Education and earned NYS Certifications in Elementary Education, Speech and Hearing Handicapped, School District Administrator, Advanced Study in Educational Administration, as well as Strategic Planning Certification issued by the American Association of School Administrators.
Memberships were maintained with the School Administrators Association of New York, the New York Retired Teachers Association, Corning Area Retired Teachers Association, Steuben County Retired Teachers Association and Arts Center of Yates County. Anne was a former member of the Bath Rotary Club and the Yates County Art Center. She volunteered at the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Hammondsport, where she found purpose and personal reward.
Anne was preceded in death by her brother William E “Bill” Bartz and her sister-in-law Martha Bartz of Hammondsport NY, her sister Joan Kammire of Fuquay Varina, NC and beloved nephew and great nephews Bradley Bartz of Keller, TX and Will Bartz of Austin, TX. Anne is survived by her brother-in-law Carl Kammire of Fuquay-Varina NC, nephew William “Butch” Bartz (Nancy) of Kerrville TX, nephew Gordon Kammire (Leslie) of Lexington NC, nephew Chris Kammire (Nancy) of Inman, SC, niece Carrie Greenwood (Keith) of Holly Springs NC, and niece-in-law Lori Bartz of Ft Worth, Tx.
Aunt Annie was the type of person who always put others first and never thought of herself. She greatly cherished visits with her great nephews and nieces: Carly Kammire, Beth Bartz Zeytinoglu, Jillian Bartz, Daniel, Maria, Ceci and Timmy Kammire, Bryan, Allison and Maggie Bartz, and Lauren, Ryan, and Christopher Greenwood.
She dearly loved backyard picnics, rocking on the porch, rainbow trout, fireflies in a jar, heart-shaped stones from the gully, and wet Keuka Lake footprints. Anne was a cat rescuer throughout her life, providing loving warm homes for many lucky cats, most recently her dear Sissy and Louie. She was also a gifted folk artist and took classes in the Hammondsport Art Alley after retirement, with her art exhibited in several local shops and treasured by her family. She loved rural vistas and Keuka views, herb gardening, cooking for family during summer visits, art classes, Patsy Cline ballads, and a good yard sale! Anne always considered herself very blessed to have her best early childhood friends with her throughout her life. She also had several wonderful neighbors who became family to her. We are so grateful to you all for the love and care you provided her these last few years.
Bishop and DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main Street, New York, is honored to assist Anne’s family with the arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at Bath Centenary Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Leanne Zeck, on SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025, at NOON, with visitation beforehand from 11-12. Burial will follow at Nondaga Cemetery in Bath, NY, with a luncheon to follow (location to be announced at the service).
Anne’s love language was feeding others. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, PO BOX 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Anne’s family.
To leave an online condolence or remembrance of Anne, please do so under ‘Share A Memory’, or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Sincerest condolences to Annie’s family and friends. I am incredibly thankful for Annie’s generous assistance in allowing me to shadow her many years go and glean some useful educational practices as she went about her day as Principal of the Dana Lyon school in Bath, NY. What a wonderful experience for a novice in the field and what a blessing for those students in attendance. Annie was a treasure and a gem in her career and life. I will miss her smile and wisdom. -Lori Burdin
Anne (Miss Bartz) was my speech teacher in 1960-1970. She was the kindest teacher ever and made a lasting impression on all those lives she’s touched.
Anne was our neighbor for 9 years. Our friendship grew over the years. I (Sherry) saw Anne as a mother figure, she always as had words of wisdom. She was a great cook, if she made to much for company she would call or bring over the extra food.. My husband (LeRoy) would often help her with little house maintenance problems. One night we got a call from Anne asking LeRoy to come there was a bat in her bedroom! We have so many great memories of Anne. LeRoy & Sherry Mast
Aunt Annie was so loved by many. She was a loving Great Aunt, Sister, and Auntie. We loved going to Aunt Annie’s house every summer and have so many amazing memories with her at Keuka Lake. Every memory of Aunt Annie involved amazing food. She would cook so much that you were never able to finish it all, and there would be left overs ready every morning. Her famous country ham was also a part of every breakfast and was always first on our plates. Food was Aunt Annie’s love language, and love was everywhere in the house at all times. We love our Aunt Annie so much and will miss her dearly.
-The Kammire Kids
Getting to visit Aunt Annie every summer at Keuka Lake was a family tradition and gift that we will always cherish. She was one of the kindest and most generous people, filled with so much love and a desire to always take care of others. Aunt Annie loved to spoil us when we’d visit and always had any type of food or snack that you could imagine. She was also incredibly smart and a very talented artist. Aunt Annie’s famous pink and green house in Hammondsport reflects her love for art and color, and she somehow always managed to have the most lush and beautiful pink pansies hanging over her front porch. I will never forget when she took me to a painting class one summer and taught me how to paint with depth, showing me how to layer colors to make something look more real. Her shed was always stocked with wooden trays, boxes, and bird houses for us to paint. It makes me smile to think about all times we shared painting lake views, trout, and grape vines in her back yard growing up. Keuka Lake will not be the same without her, but it will also always be such a special place because of her and the memories we had together.
Love,
The Kammire Kids
My Aunt Annie had a way of making the world feel softer, warmer, and more beautiful. Whether it was through her thoughtful words, her delicious cooking, her backyard picnics, or the gentle way she cared for rescue cats, she lived a life of compassion and grace. I will miss her so much but will carry her love with me always. Rest peacefully, Aunt Annie & thank you for every hug, every gift, every story, every moment of joy. You were deeply loved and will never be forgotten. ❤️🕊️✨️🐱
Annie and I were college roommates for several semesters at Fredonia College where we forged a wonderful friendship. We stayed in touch for awhile after graduation, but eventually continued on our separate ways until I ran into her after my husband and I moved to Hammondsport. We rekindled our friendship and spent many wonderful years enjoying each other’s company. We laughed about our college years and made many more memories together. I place Annie on my list of wonderful and considerate friends. My life was enriched by her friendship. She will be sorely missed.