Anne Elizabeth Bartz

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.

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