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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...

Dawn Louise Miller

Dawn Louise Miller

Mar 3, 2026

Dawn Louise Miller

ANGELICA- Dawn Louise Miller, 81, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 3rd, 2026. She is survived by her beloved dog Kylo, her children, John Gugino, Michelle Ellsessor and Valerie Gugino (Don Coen). Along with her grandchildren Kristen Babbitt (Nate Hunsinger), Brandon Ellsessor (Alex Condon), Luke Ellsessor, Brock Ellsessor, Frank Smith, Nicole (Dustin)...

Donald Daniel Brundage

Donald Daniel Brundage

Feb 28, 2026

Donald D. Brundage

Hornell

Donald D. Brundage, 91, a resident of William Street, passed away peacefully Saturday (Feb. 28, 2026) at his home. He was born in Hornell on July 26, 1934, the son of William and Dora Gottschall Brundage.

Donald was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School and had resided in Rochester where he was employed as a...

Jason Alan Shinebarger

Jason Alan Shinebarger

Feb 22, 2026

Jason A. "Rhino" Shinebarger, a loving son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, of Canisteo, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026, at the age of 49.



Born in Hornell, NY, on June 15, 1976, Jason was the son of Ray and Mary Shinebarger. He grew up in Arkport, NY, where he formed lifelong friendships and graduated from Arkport...

Ruth E. Easterbrooks

Ruth E. Easterbrooks

Feb 22, 2026

Ruth E. (Lyke) Easterbrooks

Hornell/Corning

Ruth E. Easterbrooks age 94 formerly of Webbs Crossing Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday (February 22, 2026) at Corning Center Nursing Home.

She was born in North Hornell, NY, on March 20,1931 the daughter of Floyd E. Lyke and Ehtelyn (Orvis) Lyke. She graduated from Hornell High School, and attended Morrisville College to attain...

James C. Quagliana

James C. Quagliana

Feb 18, 2026

James C. Quagliana

Canisteo/ Florida

James C. Quagliana 83, long time resident of Florida, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026) in Largo Florida. Jim had made his home in Canisteo for a short time a few years ago.

Born in San Francisco, California, December 7, 1942, he had owned and operated Casual Menswear in Madeira Beach Florida from 1980 until...

Brian Michael Hill

Brian Michael Hill

Feb 16, 2026

Brian M. Hill

He was born May 6,1978 in Buffalo and passed away on February 16,2026 in Ransomville, New York.

Brian was the son of Michael and Bonita Carter Hill.

Brian was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and loved a good chicken wing contest. He was a huge sports dad and loved watching his kids play sports, and could...

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