Cheryl Lynn Towner
Jul 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Lynn Towner (Gayhart)
December 13, 1960 - July 25, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Cheryl Lynn Towner (Gayhart), who passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the age of 65, surrounded by the love of her family after an extraordinary and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 13, 1960,...
Lois A. Smith
Jul 24, 2026
Lois A. O'Hara Smith
ARKPORT, NEW YORK - Lois A. O'Hara Smith, 78, of Arkport, New York, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born on April 1, 1948, in Granger, New York, Lois lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was known for...
Ben John Palmer
Jul 20, 2026
Ben J. Palmer
"If something needed fixing in Almond, chances were someone would say, 'Call Benny.' More often than not, he was already on his way."
Ben J. Palmer, 70, of Almond, New York, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, just one day before his 71st birthday. Born on July 21, 1955,...
Roxy A. Robords
Jul 20, 2026
Roxy A. (Henry) Robords (Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother)
Howard
Roxy A. Robords age 88 of Mill Road, passed away peacefully on Monday (July 20, 2026) at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Alfred Station, NY on June 11, 1938, the daughter of Forest Henry and Emily Ormsby Henry, and was a lifelong...
Karen J. Derx
Jul 11, 2026
Karen Judith DerxApril 6, 1941 - July 11, 2026
Karen Judith Derx, 85, of Scio NY, passed away peacefully with both of her daughters by her side on Saturday, July 11 at Maple Downs Assisted Living in Fayetteville, NY.
Born April 6, 1941, in Hornell, New York, Karen's youth involved moving to various locations as her stepfather was in the...
Annie E. Harrison
Jul 9, 2026
Annie (Tommie) Harrison
Annie Harrison 84 better known as Tommie was promoted to glory into the presence of her precious Lord and Savior July 9th at home.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 19, 1942 to Thomas and Ora Edna Fowler.
She worked a variety of jobs as well as being a self-employed professional seamstress. She was proud of her...
Brenda Louise Crabb
Jul 9, 2026
Brenda L. Crabb of Belfast NY passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 9th, 2026 after a long courageous battle with Lung cancer. Leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Born March 9th, 1968 on the US Air Force base in Ruislip UK to Donald Gielen and Patricia Gielen (Godden).
Brenda attended Brentford school for girls...
Gary Lee Plank
Jul 5, 2026
Gary L. Plank, 57, of Alfred Station passed away peacefully on Sunday July 5, 2026, at
Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Gary was a son, a brother, an uncle, a
cousin, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend. He loved to laugh and to make
people smile. He was quick to mention a...
Robert Donald Terry
Jul 5, 2026
Robert "Butch" Terry, 85 a resident of Burt Hill Road in Canisteo, passed away Sunday (July 5, 2026) at his home.
Born in Hornell, April 2, 1941, he was the son of Robert and Bertha Jones Terry. Butch was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had been employed by the former Erie Railroad from 1961-1966 as an apprentice electrician....
Jacob N. Nelson
Jul 3, 2026
Jacob N. Nelson, 32, a resident of North Main Street Extension in Hornell, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Jacob was born on February 5, 1994, in Dansville to Michele Ashley and David Nelson. He spent his entire life in the Hornell area, where he built lifelong friendships and cherished the people he loved most.
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Wayne Kevin Hoskins
Jul 2, 2026
Wayne K. Hoskins, 72, a resident of Main Street in Canaseraga, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026 at his home.
Born in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 9, 1953, he was the son of Wayne Painter and Joyce Smalt. He had been employed as a truck driver for Southern Tier Provisions in Bath and had resided most of his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
