RICHFIELD SPRINGS Laura J. Duncan-Bachanas, age 39 of Bronner Street, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday January 13, 2019 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She had the comfort of her loving family by her side at the time of passing. Laura was born on February 8, 1979 in Cooperstown, she was raised by her mother Peggy Roberts Dziadik and her step-father Thomas Dziadik. A lifelong area resident, she was educated in Richfield Springs Schools and she had attended Herkimer County Community College. For the last twelve years Laura was a Registration Specialist at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. On May 20, 2017 she married Michael Bachanas in Schuyler Lake. As an extremely gifted athlete, in High School, Laura played Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball and ran Cross Country, later in life sharing that gift with others by coaching Little League Softball. She loved fishing, Michael and Laura would go fishing a couple times a week at their favorite watering hole in Allens Lake. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Richfield Springs American Legion Post 616. Laura was an amazing person who cared for everyone by putting others before herself. Her greatest joy in life was a very special daughter Paige, Paige was her #1. She was a friend to many and will never be forgotten. Surviving her besides her husband Michael, her parents Peggy and Tom Dziadik are her daughter Paige Cooper of Richfield Springs, her brother Kenneth Duncan of Ilion her twin sister Leah Duncan of Richfield Springs, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and last to mention her handsome boy Jax her beloved puppy. Calling hours for Laura will be on Friday, January 18th from 3:00 6:00 pm in the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs and her funeral to follow at 6:00 pm with the Reverend Doctor Mark Ioset of the Church of Christ Uniting to officiate. The family kindly asks in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her memory to the Richfield Springs Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion or The Richfield Springs Volunteer Fire Department envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Calling Hours J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Friday, January 18, 2019 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Funeral Service J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Friday, January 18, 2019 06:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439