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Nancy Lee VanDuser-Griffin

Nancy Lee VanDuser-Griffin

Nov 7, 2026

Nancy Vanduser Griffin, 90, a resident of Church Street Court, passed away Saturday November 7, 2026 at Elderwood at Hornell. Nancy was born August 27,1936 in North Hornell, the daughter of Howard and Bernice Townsend Vanduser.

Nancy was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, Class of 1956, and had resided all her life in this area. She was a...

Larry Joe White

Larry Joe White

Nov 4, 2026

Larry Joe White

Angelica

Larry J. White age 78 of Common Road, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Wellsville, NY the son of Daniel Boone White and Nellie Terwilliger White, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Angelica Central School. Larry was a member of...

Lenny Karl Kalkbrenner

Lenny Karl Kalkbrenner

Nov 2, 2026

Lenny Karl Kalkbrenner, born March 15, 1974, to parents Janet Marie (Grover) Kalkbrenner and Leonard Kalkbrenner Jr. while stationed in El Paso, Texas died suddenly in his home in Wellsville, NY on November 2, 2026, due to the medical impact of decades of surviving and thriving through the epileptic consequences of a traumatic brain injury experienced while on active duty...

Carol Ann Monahan

Carol Ann Monahan

Nov 2, 2026

Carol Ann (Clark) Monahan

Andover/Hornell

Carol Monahan age 85 a longtime resident of Andover, passed away on Monday (November 2, 2026) at Elderwood Nursing Home in North Hornell.

She was born in Hornell, NY on June 20, 1941 the daughter of Robert Clark and Gloria Green Clark. Carol was a lifelong Andover resident, graduating from Andover Central School, and most...

John Raymond Clouse

John Raymond Clouse

Oct 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of John R. Clouse

March 12, 1949 - October 25, 2026

John R. Clouse, 77, of 84 East Main Street, Angelica, New York 14709, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2026. He will be remembered for his years of dedicated public service, his love of adventure, and the life he shared with his beloved...

Aria Reign Wagner

Aria Reign Wagner

Oct 24, 2026

Aria Reign Wagner, 7, a resident of Arkport, was taken by angels to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday October 24, 2026 at the Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester.

Born in Dansville, New York on August 1, 2019, she was the daughter of Erin Adams and Timothy Wagner.

Surviving in addition to her parents, are her siblings, Michelle Bacon, Krystal...

Harold M. Bates

Harold M. Bates

Oct 23, 2026

Harold M. Bates Jr. of Hornell/Bath passed October 23. He is survived by his son, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, and sisters and his cat Boots. A memorial spaghetti dinner will be held December 5 at First Baptist Church, 28 Church st. Hornell at 2pm.

Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.

To send a remembrance...

Daniel P. Ward

Daniel P. Ward

Oct 22, 2026



Daniel P. Ward of Friendship, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on October 22nd. He was 79 years old and was loved and respected by many.

Dan was raised in Burt, NY along with his brother and two sisters. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was also a very good athlete while...

Kenneth Craig Hughes

Kenneth Craig Hughes

Oct 21, 2026

Kenneth Craig Hughes

Ontario/Hornell

Kenneth C. Hughes age 72 of Ontario, formerly of Hornell, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital.

He was born in Hornell, NY the son of Robert Thomas Hughes and Lois Lorow Hughes. Ken enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation Army where he was a very active participant.

He was predeceased by his...

Scott Edward McGregor

Scott Edward McGregor

Oct 21, 2026

Scott E. McGregor, 62, a resident of State Route 36 in Canisteo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at his home. Born in Hornell, May 5, 1964, he was the son of Charles L. and Phyllis Lorow McGregor. He had resided all his life in the Hornell- Canisteo area. He had been employed at Gunlocke in Wayland. Scott...

Karen Darlene Yoder

Karen Darlene Yoder

Oct 19, 2026

Karen D. Yoder, 71, a resident of Woodlawn Lane in Almond passed away Monday (Oct. 19, 2026) after a courageous and relentless battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Throughout her journey, Karen fought with strength and determination. Even in the face of such a difficult illness, she continued the fight with remarkable resilience and courage. Her battle was not an easy one,...

Jason Allen Smith

Jason Allen Smith

Oct 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jason Allen Smith

May 16, 1972 - October 13, 2026

Some people simply live their lives. Others make life better for everyone lucky enough to cross their path. Jason was one of those people.

Jason, 54, passed away on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, lessons,...

Darwin Neal Bacon

Darwin Neal Bacon

Oct 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Darwin Neal Bacon

February 12, 1952 - October 13, 2026

Darwin Neal Bacon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on October 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.

A lifetime resident of Canaseraga, New York, Darwin was a...

Martha Aracili Baker

Martha Aracili Baker

Oct 12, 2026

Martha A. Baker 68, a resident of North Church Street in Canaseraga, passed away Monday October 12, 2026, at the Vincent House in Wayland surrounded by her loving family.

Martha A. Baker, 68, was born on March 3rd, 1958 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Renee "Ed" and Gloria Huerta McNeill. She was from the Mexican and Inca People....

Richard Otis Claypool

Richard Otis Claypool

Oct 11, 2026

Richard Otis Claypool, affectionately known as "Pee-wee," of Angelica, New York, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1947, in Cuba, New York, the son of Ruby Rose Claypool, who preceded him in death.

Pee-wee shared 39 years of his life with his significant other, Marilyn Barnes....

Patricia F Fairchild

Patricia F Fairchild

Sep 21, 2026

Patricia F. Fairchild, 89, of Almond, NY, passed away Monday (Sept. 21, 2026) at Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY.

Born in Canandaigua, NY, April 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Wilson and Alice Woolston Fitch.

Following her graduation from high school and The Eastman School of Music, Patricia received her Bachelor's Degree from the Cortland State Teachers College. Coming...

Charles E Stark

Charles E Stark

Sep 20, 2026

Charles E. Stark (Charlie), 91, of Angelica NY passed away peacefully September 20, 2026, at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to those who knew him. He always had a story to tell, or an opinion to give. Let's not forget that he was the "Mayor of the East...

Raymond E Hoffman Sr.

Raymond E Hoffman Sr.

Sep 15, 2026

Raymond E. Hoffman Sr.

Raymond E. Hoffman Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. at the age of 90.

Raymond was born July 29, 1936, in Cuba, New York. He resided in the Angelica area for many years and was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Mary E. Hoffman,...

Doris Mary Morgan

Doris Mary Morgan

Sep 13, 2026

Doris M. Morgan, a resident of North Almond Valley Road, Arkport, NY passed away Sunday (September 13, 2026) at St. James Hospital. She would have turned 101 on Tuesday September 29th.

Doris who was born in Hornell, the daughter of Andrew J. Hulett and Grace Pryor Hulett had resided all her life in this area. She was very proud to...

Daniel Howard Lyon

Daniel Howard Lyon

Sep 8, 2026

Daniel Howard "Boone" "Boonie" Lyon

Angelica/Wellsville

Daniel Lyon age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) at the Wellsville Manor.

He was born in Huntington, NY on June 21, 1936 the son of Howard Daniel Lyon and Ruth Anne Marie Rossrucker Lyon, and was a lifelong area resident. Boone had been a farmer, logger, sawmill operator, maple syrup...

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