Basom - Andrew K. Merkel, 38 of Basom passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. Andy was born Thursday, June 21st, 1984 in Batavia, a son of Kelly and Susan (Grower) Merkel of Basom. Andy graduated from Oakfield-Alabama Central School and went on to obtain his associates degree from Genesee Community College in 2004. He