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Donald Gary Beckwith

Donald Gary Beckwith

Jun 23, 2026

Donald G. Beckwith

Donald G. Beckwith, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on August 27, 1950, Don was the son of the late Harrison and Dorthea Beckwith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Kathryn Beckwith; and his grandson, William Lyon.

On November 22, 1969,...

Tina Louise Whiteman

Tina Louise Whiteman

Jun 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tina L. Whiteman

November 20, 1972 - June 23, 2026



Tina L. Whiteman, 53, of Canisteo, New York, and formerly of Wayland and Hornell, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born on November 20, 1972, Tina was the daughter of Cheryl A. James (Reese) and the late Dennis J. Curry. She attended Bryant School...

Stephen S. Talbett

Stephen S. Talbett

Jun 21, 2026

Stephen A. Talbett, 75, a resident of the Woodlands, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at his home.

Born in Chicago, Illinois December 19, 1950 he was the son of Robert and Lucille Pantano Talbett. He had resided his early life in this area and had been employed as a warehouse worker for Bisco in Chicago. He had...

Richard Irving Packer

Richard Irving Packer

Jun 19, 2026

Richard "Rick" Packer, of Hornell, NY, was born on May 29, 1941, in Bath, NY, and passed away on June 19, 2026. Rick lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and community around him.

Rick proudly served his country in the National Guard, joining in 1964 and serving until 1969. Shortly after,...

Susan Irene Stevens

Susan Irene Stevens

Jun 17, 2026

Susan Irene Stevens, 79 a resident of Williamson Road, Greenwood, NY,

Passed away Wednesday (June 17, 2026) at Elderwood Hornell. Susan was born in Wellsville, NY, January 22, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Irene (Haxton)Edwards. She was a graduate of Greenwood Central School, then moved to California where she met & married Greg. They moved to Chicago and she...

Mary Elizabeth Myers

Mary Elizabeth Myers

Jun 11, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Myers

Hornell

Mary Myers age 59 of Taylor Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday (June 11, 2026) at Strong Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Hornell, NY on July 27, 1966, the daughter of Florence Ellis Hurlburt.

She was predeceased by her mother Florence and her husband Ernest Lee Myers on October 11, 2020.

She is survived by...

William Robert Bacon

William Robert Bacon

Jun 10, 2026

William Robert Bacon, 74, a resident of Quinn Road in Bath, passed away Wednesday (June 10, 2026, at his home following a long illness. Born in Hornell, Dec. 18, 1951, he was the son of William and Helen Ross Bacon. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School.

Bill had spent his early life in Canisteo, and had resided in...

Anthony R. Fountain

Anthony R. Fountain

Jun 10, 2026

Anthony Rodney Fountain, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony will be remembered for his kindness, strength, generosity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. He touched the lives of many through his warm spirit, sense...

Ricky James Lorow Sr.

Ricky James Lorow Sr.

Jun 7, 2026

Ricky J. Lorow Sr. 73 a resident of Elm Street in Hornell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (June 7, 2026) while a patient at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Born in Hornell, February 22, 1953, he was the son of Bernard and Geraldine Norton Lorow. Ricky had resided all his life in Hornell and was employed by the City of...

Jayson Paul Mess

Jayson Paul Mess

Jun 6, 2026

Jayson Paul Mess, 50, of Canaseraga, New York, passed away Saturday, June 6 in Burns, New York. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and an incredible friend to all who knew him. Jayson was the kind of man who could talk to anyone, and just one conversation with him could make you feel like you'd known him...

Marcia L McCollum

Marcia L McCollum

Jun 4, 2026

Marcia L. McCollumn, 91, a long-term resident of North Main Street Extension in Hornell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (June 4, 2026) at Vincent House in Wayland NY.

Born in Wayland, Nov. 4, 1934, she loved her family dearly she was the daughter of "Charles Lake Robinson and Mignon Boland Robinson. Marcia was a graduate of Wayland...

Diane Carol Burdick

Diane Carol Burdick

May 28, 2026

Diane Carol Burdick

Belmont, NY



Diane C Burdick, born on September 8th, 1958, to Joan and Raymond Watson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 28, 2026.

Born and raised in Belmont, NY, Diane grew up on her family farm where she developed a lifelong love for horses and the quiet beauty...

Linda Sue Jenkins

Linda Sue Jenkins

May 22, 2026

Linda Sue Jenkins, 72, a resident of Cedar Street in Hornell passed away Friday (May 22, 2026), unexpectedly at her home.

Born in Hornell, May 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Isaac and Bonita Rosier Stuckey and had resided in Hornell all her life. She was a graduate of Hornell High School.

She had been employed as a billing...

Mark Dana Dunham

Mark Dana Dunham

May 11, 2026

Mark D. Dunham, 63, a resident of Beyea Road, Hornell, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hornell on March 23, 1963, he was the son of Harley and Wilma (Neale) Dunham of Arkport. He was a graduate of Arkport Central School, Class of 1981. While in high school, he worked in a...

Margaret M. Terry

Margaret M. Terry

May 11, 2026

Margaret M. Terry

Angelica

Margaret "Marge" M. Terry, age 90 of Golden Acres Drive, passed away peacefully on Monday May 11, 2026 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, New York.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 18, 1936 the daughter of Peter Olejniczak and Jessie Douglas Olejniczak. Marge had lived in Reno, Nevada, the Carolinas and settling...

Andrew G. Morse

Andrew G. Morse

May 9, 2026

Andrew George Morse, 61, of Hornell, NY, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026 surrounded by family.

Andy was born on February 10, 1965, to the late George H. Morse and Andrea A. (Pfalzer) Morse. He was a loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend.

Andy dedicated 24 years of service to Steuben County, where he held several positions throughout...

Stuart Elwood Smith

Stuart Elwood Smith

May 5, 2026

Stuart Elwood Smith, of Alfred, NY passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 99. He was born Christmas Day 1926 in Lyons, NY, to James Elwood Smith and Florence Smith. He grew up in the North Rose-Wolcott area of Wayne County, NY. In 1944 he enlisted in the Navy, while still in high school, after he graduated,...

Sharon Lee Gillespie

Sharon Lee Gillespie

May 1, 2026

Sharon Lee Gillespie

Hornell, New York

Sharon L. Gillespie, age 71. Sharon was a beloved mother. She passed away on May 1, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Sharon was born on September 16, 1954. She is the daughter of Asa and Violet (Bradford) McDaniels.

She married Steven A. Gillespie Sr. on February 14,...

Rosemary Stella Wesche

Rosemary Stella Wesche

Apr 29, 2026

Angelica, NY- Rosemary Stella (Damon) Wesche, 95, passed peacefully, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Noyes Memorial Hospital.Born September 19, 1930, in the Town of Allen, she was the daughter of Daniel and Tena (Harwood) Damon. Rosemary was proud of the fact that she was born in the family homestead and in 2016, moved back in the home with her daughter,...

Eugene John Ormsby

Eugene John Ormsby

Apr 23, 2026

Eugene John Ormsby

Frostproof Florida/Hornell NY

Eugene J. Ormsby age 82, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026 at Advent Health in Sebring, Florida.

He was born in Hornell on September 5, 1943 the son of Harold Ormsby and Viola Northrup Ormsby Alfred Station. He married Marguerite (Renie) Waters Ormsby, who predeceased him on July 18, 2011 after 48 years...

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