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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 77. 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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