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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...

Herman Joseph Cummins

Herman Joseph Cummins

Apr 20, 2026

Herman J. Cummins, 79, a resident of the Town of Greenwood, passed away Monday April 20, 2026 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born in Cuba, New York on September 21, 1946, he was the son of Herman and Thelma Wyatt Cummins. He had worked much of his life in farming, mostly on the Frank O'Brian farm in Scio,...

Lori Louise Priestley

Lori Louise Priestley

Apr 17, 2026

Lori Jackson, 62, passed away peacefully at home on (April 17, 2026), surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hornell, New York, Lori was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and caregiver whose life was defined by her compassion and dedication to others. She spent many years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a role that reflected her natural kindness...

John Mather Bean

John Mather Bean

Apr 13, 2026

John "Jack" Bean, 82 a resident of Penfield New York, passed away Monday (April 13, 2026) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Jack was predeceased by his parents, Doris Mather Manry and John C. Bean, his sister Doris Ann Budd, cousin Pat Vogt.

Surviving Jack are his brother, Larry Manry (Renee) , Niece and nephew Traci and Trent Manry, cousins,...

Joan Rosella Ferris

Joan Rosella Ferris

Apr 13, 2026

Joan R. Ferris



Joan R. Ferris, 95, of Angelica, passed away on April 13, 2026 following a short illness.



Born February 6, 1931 in Brockport, she was the daughter of Nellie Bowen Jackson and Willett Charles Jackson. On December 4, 1949 she married Kenneth A. Ferris, who passed away in October of 2012.

They lived in Brockport...

Richard Vernon Clark

Richard Vernon Clark

Apr 5, 2026

Richard V. Clark

Richard V. Clark, 66 a resident of Walnut Street in Canisteo, passed away Sunday (April 5, 2026) at his home following a long illness.

Born in Hornell, April 30, 1959, he was the son of William and Anna Louise Cowell Clark. Rick was a graduate of Hornell High School and had worked for several years growing and...

Anita Marie Stevens

Anita Marie Stevens

Apr 5, 2026

Anita Stevens passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and close friend. She was born on February 27, 1958, in Cuba, New York, and spent her childhood in Angelica, New York.Anita is survived by her husband, Roger Stevens; her parents, David and Ann Jones; her siblings, Gwendolyn Glover (Dave), Kevin Jones, Roxanne Jones (Mark), Bradley...

Ronald Bert Miller

Ronald Bert Miller

Mar 29, 2026

Ronald B. Miller

Howard

Ronald B. Miller age 86, passed away Sunday (March 29, 2026) in Florida. There will be no services. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery.

The family is being assisted by Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.

Rosemarie Marks

Rosemarie Marks

Mar 28, 2026

(Rosemarie Ann Ruffo Marks)



Rosemarie Ann (Ruffo) Marks, 71 of Almond, NY, passed away at home, very peacefully, on March 28th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

For nearly three decades, she met her illness with valiant strength, grace, and a resilience that inspired all who knew her. She was a walking miracle! Even in the...

Garold M Poyer

Garold M Poyer

Mar 25, 2026

Garold Michael Poyer, 74, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026. Most recently a resident of Spencerport NY, Garold spent the majority of his life in and around Arkport, where he built deep roots and lasting connections.

Garold was predeceased by his beloved wife, Penny; his daughter, Tia Marie Poyer; his parents Carl and Etta Poyer; and his brother, Philip...

Linda Diane Slack

Linda Diane Slack

Mar 23, 2026

Linda D. Slack, 80 years old, of Prattsburgh, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer with the same strength, determination, and positivity with which she lived all her years.

Linda was born to Ephraim Redmon and Pearl (Houston) Redmon Kiblinger...

Donald Reid Kinney

Donald Reid Kinney

Mar 21, 2026

Donald Reid Kinney

Geneseo/Mt Morris

Donald R. Kinney age 86, passed away on March 21, 2026 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing Home in Mt. Morris.

He was born in Dansville, NY on January 20, 1940, the son of Philip Kinney and Carrie (Green) Kinney. Donald had served in the US Marine Corps, and had worked in the Real...

Helen Marie Fisk

Helen Marie Fisk

Mar 20, 2026

Helen Marie (Sutfin) Fisk

Arkport/Clifton Springs

Helen M. Fisk age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday (March 20, 2026) at RRH Clifton Springs Hospital.

She was born in South Dansville aka Beechville, on July 21, 1929 the daughter of Fay Sutfin and Hazel Davis Sutfin. Helen was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Arkport Central School "Class of 1947". On...

Marjorie Ann Wagner

Marjorie Ann Wagner

Mar 19, 2026

Marjorie Ann Wagner (Osborn) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. Born a farmer's daughter to Louise and Stanley Osborn in Arkport, NY in 1939, she carried with her a lifelong appreciation for hard work, humility, and community. Those early roots shaped the woman she became: strong in faith, devoting her life to...

Della Jean Pragle

Della Jean Pragle

Mar 12, 2026

Della Jean Pragle

Wayland

Della Jean Pragle, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 surrounded by her family at Strong Memorial Hospital . She loved her family and her great grand fur babies. She loved to raise her favorite spider plants. She lived in Wayland, New York most of her life until she moved to Elderwood in Hornell where she...

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