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Timothy Andrew Patton

Timothy Andrew Patton

Aug 25, 2024

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Timothy Andrew “Tim” Patton Timothy A. “Tim” Patton passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024, at UR St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY, after a courageous battle with cancer that lasted over 40 years. Though some time has passed since his departure, this obituary is written now to honor and celebrate his incredible legacy,...

Richard Joseph Dunham

Richard Joseph Dunham

Aug 23, 2024

Richard Dunham age 83, Retired to Angelica from Sanborn NY. Survived by his wife of 62 yrs Audrey Dunham, his 3 children Dawn Childrose (Mike), Tim Dunham (Lisa) & James Dunham (Donna). Grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Rich retired from GM in Lockport. He was a member of the LaSalle sportsmen club and taught hunter safety. Retired member of...

Marcia June Bird

Marcia June Bird

Aug 20, 2024

Marcia June Bird, age 71 of Depot Street Canaseraga died Tuesday August 20, 2024 following a courageous battle with ALS. The daughter of James and Norma Adams Marcia was born on June 7, 1953. She grew up in Alfred and attended Alfred Almond Central School. June 27, 1970 Marcia married Beryl Bird of Andover. They moved to Canaseraga in 1978...

James Willard Whitmore

James Willard Whitmore

Aug 16, 2024

James W. Whitmore Hornell James Willard Whitmore “J.W.”, 79 of Dineen Road, passed Friday (Aug. 16, 2024) at home as he wanted after years of surviving “fighting” many health conditions since retirement. Born in Hornell, April 6, 1945, he was the son of Willard and Laura Burger Whitmore. He had resided in this area all his life and was a...

Michelle Marie Braley

Michelle Marie Braley

Aug 14, 2024

Michelle Marie Jones-Braley Hornell Michelle Marie Jones- Braley, 32 of West VanScoter Street, passed away Sunday August 11, 2024 at her home. She was born in Hornell on June 14, 1992. She had been employed as a former home health aide and Hornell Walmart. She was predeceased by her Maternal Grandfather Glen Jones, her uncles Terry Moore and Jamie Moore,...

Robin Gardner

Robin Gardner

Aug 13, 2024

Robin Lee Gardner Bath June 19, 1987-August 13, 2024 Robin was a shy, free spirited woman. She loved the outdoors, walking through woods, along railroad tracks and by water. Throughout her walks she would look for various critters and rocks. She was an avid rock hunter. She had a love for searching for unique rocks and gems. Robin was an...

John Howard Ellsessor

John Howard Ellsessor

Aug 9, 2024

John Howard Ellsessor Angelica John H. Ellsessor age 82 of High Street, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2024 at his home. He was born in Angelica, NY on November 17, 1941 the son of John Ellsessor and Mildred Case Ellsessor. He was a lifelong area resident. John joined the US Army and proudly served 3 years, and was a...

Sherrill A. Ralyea

Sherrill A. Ralyea

Aug 9, 2024

Sherrill Ann Ralyea, formerly of Angelica, NY Sherrill Ann Ralyea, 90, died on August 9, 2024 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. She was the daughter of Laverne and Marion (Warner) Southall of Batavia, NY. She was married to Paul Ralyea who preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by her brother James Southall of Godfrey’s...

Robert Harris Allen, Jr.

Robert Harris Allen, Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Allen Jr. Canisteo/Lockport Robert (Bob) H. Allen Jr, 81 formerly of Canisteo, NY, lately from Lockport, NY went to be with his Lord and beloved wife on August 8, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Bob graduated from Canisteo Central School in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation. After completing his training, he...

Cullen Lldon Jamison

Cullen Lldon Jamison

Aug 8, 2024

Cullen Lldon Jamison Canisteo Cullen Lldon Jmison, 42, passed away Thursday (August 8, 2024) unexpectedly. Born in Hornell, he was the son of Bruce Q. Jamison and Jean Sunderlin Pfitzenmaier. Cullen had resided nearly all his life in Canisteo and Howard, was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and received his Associates Degree in auto mechanics from SUNY Alfred. Cullen’s...

Charles O'Neil Jessup

Charles O'Neil Jessup

Aug 4, 2024

Charles “Chuck” O’Neil Jessup Alfred Station Charles O. Jessup age 83 of State Route 244, passed away peacefully on Sunday (August 4, 2024) at UR St James Hospital. He was born in Emporium, PA on August 4, 1941 the son of Charles Jessup and Geraldine Smith Jessup, was a graduate of Cameron County High School in Emporium, PA, and had...

Audrey A.K. Dunn

Audrey A.K. Dunn

Aug 2, 2024

Audrey K. Dunn Canisteo Audrey K. Dunn, a resident of Canisteo, passed away Friday (August 2, 2024), at the age of 94. Born July 3, 1930 in Hornell, she was the daughter of Otis and Bessie Grey Quick. Audrey spent her early life in the Hornell-Canisteo area before moving to Maryland in 1966. She returned to Canisteo in 1997 to...

Edwin Lee Stratton

Edwin Lee Stratton

Jul 30, 2024

Edwin (Eddie) Lee Stratton Edwin Lee Stratton died at the age of 67 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY on July 30, 2024, of an extended illness. He was born in North Hornell, NY on November 13, 1956 to Edwin Luther Stratton and Phyllis Irene (Brott) Stratton. He graduated from Pioneer Central school in 1972 and while living in Franklinville, NY...

Mary W. Birdsall

Mary W. Birdsall

Jul 25, 2024

1937-2024 Mary D. Birdsall, 87, of Avoca NY, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born July 18, 1937 in Hornell, NY to the late Madeline (Dempsey) and Florian R. Widmer. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1956. She received her Associates degree in business at...

Bruce O'Dell

Bruce O'Dell

Jul 21, 2024

Bruce Carl O’Dell March 05, 1961 - July 21, 2024 Passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer. There will be no services to follow outside of a small gathering for family per his request. Bruce was predeceased by his loving parents Waneta and Carl O’Dell. Surviving are his children Tonya O’Dell and Kyle Ordiway as well as 3 grandchildren...

Linda Jean Dibble

Linda Jean Dibble

Jul 20, 2024

Linda Jean Dibble Arkport Linda Jean Dibble, 73, a resident of State Route 961F, passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday( July 20, 2024). Born in Hornell, July 7, 1951, Linda had resided all her life in the Hornell area. She had been employed at several jobs throughout her life mainly in food service. She had been employed at Walmart...

Stephen Douglas Zeltwanger

Stephen Douglas Zeltwanger

Jul 19, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Zeltwanger, 72, loving husband, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, 7/19. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. Steve grew up in Canisteo, NY and attended Canisteo Central School, where he was an avid wrestler. After graduating high school Steve received his associates degree in carpentry from Alfred Tech in Wellsville, NY....

Terry Lynn Wiseman

Terry Lynn Wiseman

Jul 17, 2024

Terry Lynn Wiseman 10/25/54-7/17/24 Sadly, Terry Wiseman of Belfast N.Y. passed away peacefully at Olean General Hospital after a battle with cancer. Terry’s final hours were comforted with love from his local family members and dearest friends. Terry was the son of Charles Wiseman and Betty Jones, both deceased, as is his brother Dana Granger. Terry is survived by his...

George Frederick Cobin

George Frederick Cobin

Jul 16, 2024

George Frederick Cobin Angelica George F. Cobin age 81 of Mechanic Street, passed away on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) at UR St James Hospital in Hornell. George was born in Birdsall on September 29, 1942 the son of Hugh Cobin and Betty Seeley Cobin, was graduate of Angelica Central School, and had served in the National Guard. He had worked...

Christine Marie Cavalletti

Christine Marie Cavalletti

Jul 11, 2024

Christine Marie Cavalletti Hornell Christine M. Cavalletti age 78 of Crosby Street, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday (July 11, 2024) at Wellsville Manor Hills Assisted Living Home. She was born in Hornell, NY on August 20, 1945 the daughter of Chester Cole and Louise Clark Cole. Christine was a graduate of Hornell High School and St James School...

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