Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

James Erwin Gallman

James Erwin Gallman

Feb 14, 2026

ANGELICA - On Saturday, February 14th, James E. Gallman, 81, a life-long resident of Angelica, moved on to his eternal resting place. Born on October 8, 1944, Jim was the son of the late Roland Gallmann and Grace Deming Gallmann. Jim lived a life full of time with his family and dedication to his local community.

Jim graduated from Angelica...

William Anthony Crosby

William Anthony Crosby

Feb 6, 2026

William A. Crosby (79) of Hornell passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. The second of six children, William was born December 20, 1946 to Leo and Rose Crosby of Hornell.







William lived all his life in Hornell and was active in his community. For a time he served as president of the Little League and was...

William Cornish

William Cornish

Feb 5, 2026

Willliam James Cornish

Hornell/Bath

William J. Cornish age 77, of Bath, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026. The family will be present on Sunday April 19th at the First Baptist Church in Hornell from 1-3pm to honor the life of Bill. Funeral arrangements are with the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.

Margaret Ellen Johnson

Margaret Ellen Johnson

Feb 4, 2026

Margaret Johnson, age 86, of Canisteo, NY, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by her five loving children.

She was born on September 3, 1939, and lived a life grounded in family, hard work, creativity, and community. Margaret was a devoted mother to five children and a proud grandmother to fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Margaret worked at...

Edward Paul Harrington

Edward Paul Harrington

Feb 2, 2026

Edward Paul Harrington, 86 of Angelica entered into rest following a brief illness, Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by his family at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born in Caneadea, NY on July 2, 1939, to the late Edward Harrington and Lorma VanBuskirk Harrington, Paul grew up for the greater part of his life in the Belfast/Angelica area where...

Dorothy Lois Dungan

Dorothy Lois Dungan

Feb 1, 2026

Lois Dungan, 96, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia. Lois was born to Howard and Myrtie (Shay) Benning on December 10, 1929, in North Hornell. She grew up in Arkport and graduated from Arkport Central School in 1947. She studied music at Houghton College for one year.

On March 5,...

Lannie D. Dennis

Lannie D. Dennis

Feb 1, 2026

Lannie D. Dennis

Canisteo

Lannie D. Dennis, 69, a resident of South Canisteo, passed away Sunday (Feb. 1, 2026) at St. James Hospital. He was born in Hornell on May 15, 1956, and had resided in the Canisteo area all his life.

Lannie had been a self employed truck driver for several years, and had worked for Roy Track Railroad...

Dennis Howard Yoder

Dennis Howard Yoder

Jan 31, 2026

Dennis H. Yoder

Almond

Dennis H. Yoder, 78, a resident of Woodlawn Lane, passed away Saturday (Jan 31,2026) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.

Born in Buffalo, NY, June 17, 1947, he was the son of Howard and Shirley Lochte Yoder. Dennis has resided in the Almond area since 1992.

Dennis proudly served his country as a member of the...

Francis Robert Cawley

Francis Robert Cawley

Jan 30, 2026

Francis Robert "Bob" Cawley, 77, of Hornell, NY, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on April 11, 1948, in Scranton, PA, the son of Francis Jerome and Alice Elizabeth Hodge Cawley. He moved to Hornell as a child, a place he would proudly call home for the rest of his...

Robert Buckmaster

Robert Buckmaster

Jan 25, 2026

Robert Lee Buckmaster

He was born May 22, 1960 in North Hornell, to James Howard Buckmaster Sr. and Sara Maxine (Bussard) Buckmaster.

He was a 1978 graduate of Alfred-Almond School. He continued his education at Alfred State College, and received a degree in Plumbing and Heating. He served a stint in the US Naval Reserve, and ended with an Honorable...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.