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Christopher Andrew Cunningham
Jan 4, 2024
Christopher A. Cunningham was called home into the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early hours of Jan. 4, 2024, at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath, New York. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He never lost his sense of humor or dignity during this time. He remained as fiercely independent in...
Jo Ann Hughes
Dec 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Jo Ann (Hunt) Hughes, announce her passing on Thursday (December 28, 2023). Jo Ann, 75, of Canisteo New York passed in peace, with family by her side, after battling a prolonged illness with unwavering strength and resilience. Jo Ann was born in Hornell to Walther and Mildred Hunt. After graduation...
Sherry M. Henry
Dec 23, 2023
Sherry M. Henry Hartsville Sherry M. Henry, 75, of Hartsville passed away peacefully on Saturday (Dec. 23, 2023) at her home. Born in Hornell, April 22, 1948, she was the daughter of Carl and Geraldine Predmore Bovee. She had resided her entire life in the Hornell area. She was employed for 38 years as a housekeeper and CNA at the...
Nelson L. Chamberlin
Dec 22, 2023
Nelson L. Chamberlin Hornell Nelson L. Chamberlin, 89 of Maple Court, Town of Hornellsville, passed away Friday (Dec. 22, 2023) at Elderwood At Hornell. Born in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1934, he was the son of Floyd and Mable Foote Chamberlin. He was a graduate of Great Bend High School “Class of 1952”,and had been employed as an Engineer...
Wolfgang I. Rockwood
Dec 21, 2023
Wofgang I. “Pete” Rockwood Angelica Wolfgang “Pete” Rockwood age 76 was set free on December 21, 2023, his body just could not fight anymore. Pete was born in Germany on August 18, 1947. He attended Angelica Central School and was a graduate of the “Class of 1966”. Pete was so thankful that he was able to spend the last 27...
Lelia May Hadsell
Dec 19, 2023
Lelia May Hadsell Angelica Lelia “Lee” M. Hadsell age 77 of High Street, passed away on Wednesday (December 19, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wellsville, NY on August 25, 1946 the daughter of Cecil Pierce and Lucy Quant Pierce. Lee had been employed at the GM plant in Lockport, New York. She had been a member...
Patricia A Kaake
Dec 17, 2023
Patricia Ann (Norris) Kaake, beloved wife, mother, artist, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, with her devoted family by her side. Her courageous battle against numerous health challenges was a testament to her strength and resilience. Born in Buffalo, NY, to Andy and Martha Norris, Pat's early years were split between Buffalo and Detroit. From a...
Harold Taft
Dec 14, 2023
Harold Taft Hornell Harold Taft, 61 of East Main Street, passed Thursday (Dec. 14, 2023) at St. James Hospital. Born in Bath, NY, June 24, 1962, the son of Harold and Luella Wilcox Taft. Harold had resided in this area all his life. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Wesley Taft as well as an infant brother....
Earl Franklin Flint, Jr
Dec 9, 2023
Earl F. Flint Jr. Hornell Earl F. Flint Jr., 91, of Glen Avenue, passed away Saturday (Dec. 9, 2023) at Elderwood At Hornell. Born in Jasper, March 4, 1932, he was the son of Earl F. Flint Sr. and Marie Welch Flint. Earl was a graduate of Jasper Central School and had resided his early life in Jasper. He had...
Jeffery L. Hughes
Dec 6, 2023
Jeffery L. Hughes Bath, NY Jeffery L. Hughes, 67 a resident of Nipher Road, Bath NY , passed away Peacefully Wednesday (Dec. 6. 2023) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Born in Wellsboro, PA., August 7, 1956, he was the son of Clarence “Mike” Hughes and Suzanne House Hughes. He was a graduate of Dansville High School and had...
Robert M Acker
Dec 6, 2023
Robert M. Acker Wellsville Robert M. Acker, 76, longtime Wellsville resident passed away Wednesday (Dec, 6, 2023) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath. Born in North Hornell Nov.3, 1947, he was the son of Lawrence “Bill” and Margaret Brown Acker. He was a graduate of Wellsville High School, class of 1965 and had attended SUNY Brockport. Bob proudly...
Robert J. Kelley
Dec 5, 2023
Robert J. Kelley West Almond Robert J. Kelley, 61, of West Almond, passed away at home on December 5, 2023. Bob was born on August 28, 1962, in Hornell, New York to the late Margaret and Leonard Kelley. He was a 1980 graduate of Angelica Central School. Bob worked on the family dairy farm for many years. He was an...
Brandy Lynn Ford
Dec 4, 2023
Brandy Lynn Ford Wellsville/Greenwood Brandy Lynn Ford, 44 of 38 South Franklin Street, Wellsville, passed away after a brief illness on Monday (Dec. 4, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Wellsville, New York on November 2, 1979, she was the daughter of Rockie and Darlene Ford. She was predeceased by her mother, and son, Trenton Papineau. Surviving...
Gordon Ray Ichikawa
Dec 2, 2023
Gordon Ray Ichikawa, 71, of both Canisteo and Owego, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (December 2, 2023) doing what he loved most, bobbing in the ocean with his wife Dawn, snorkeling in search of sea turtles. Born on July 27,1952 in Seattle, Washington, Gordon was the only son of Thomas and Kiyo Ichikawa. His father Thomas, enlisted in the...
Priscilla M Feenaughty
Nov 27, 2023
Priscilla M. Feenaughty Almond Priscilla M. Feenaughty, 52, of Main Street, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 27, 2023) at Olean General Hospital where she had been taken after becoming ill at her home. Born in Hornell, January 8, 1971, she was the daughter of Carlton E. Drew Sr. and Rosalie Lamphier Drew. She has resided in this area all her...
John J. Dineen
Nov 24, 2023
John J. Dineen Canisteo- Florida John J. Dineen “The Hook” long time Canisteo resident, passed away on November 24, 2023 in Florida. Born at St. James Hospital in Hornell, June 19, 1945 he was the son of Norma and Bernard Dineen. He married Karen Porter on September 7, 1985, and together they build their own home in Canisteo and resided...
Sally Ann Hooker
Nov 22, 2023
Sally Ann (Zimmer) Hooker of 359 Seneca Road, Hornell, peacefully entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She resided in the Hornell/Arkport area for many years prior to marrying the love of her life, Harry (Junior) Hooker on May 6, 1975. Sadly, Harry predeceased Sally in 2004. They spent many wonderful...
Elberta Ruth Herbert
Nov 20, 2023
Elberta “Bobbi” Herbert Canisteo Elberta “Bobbi” Herbert 92, a resident of Dunning Road in Canisteo, passed away Monday (Nov. 20, 2023) at the Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hornell. Born in Friendship, New York, May 16, 1931, she was the daughter of Frederick and Agnes Horton Watkins. Bobbi spent her early life in Friendship, later living in Hornell,...
Robin Lynn Murat, Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
Robin L. Murat Sr. Bath Robin L. Murat Sr. , 61, a resident of Bath, passed away Friday (Nov. 17, 2023) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA. Born in the Town of Urbana, July 15, 1962, he was the son of Alex and Sandra Bacon Murat. He was a graduate of Haverling High School, Class of 1980, and had...
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