Andrew Glenn Seaman
Aug 30, 2026
Andrew G. Seaman, 50 a resident of State Route 36 in Arkport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Born in Hornell, he was the son of George Mark Seaman and Jayne Jones Seaman Monaghan. He was a graduate of Arkport Central School, Class of 1996 and had resided all his life in Arkport. He had...
William Ward Ide
Aug 26, 2026
William W. Ide, 95, of Canisteo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) at Elderwood at Hornell. Bill was born July 13, 1931 in Almond the son of Harry and Viola VanOrman Ide. He had resided most all his life in the Almond, Alfred and Canisteo area. Bill was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School and had proudly...
Scott Lewis Baker
Aug 21, 2026
Scott Lewis Baker
Hornell
Scott Baker age 59, of Albion Street, passed away peacefully on Friday (August 21, 2026) at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Corning, NY, the son of Roy Lester Baker Jr. and Nancy (Doty) Baker, graduating from Hornell High School, and was a lifelong area resident. In 1985 he met Niki Heather Alexander, and...
Deborah Ann Woodruff
Aug 18, 2026
Deborah Ann Woodruff 77, a resident of Couty Route 68 in Alfred Station
passed away Tuesday (August 18, 2026) at her home. Born in Neterland Texas, June 14, 1949, she was the daughter of James and Carol Cornes. Deborah, a registered nurse, worked for several years in Texas and Louisiana and moved to this area about 10 years ago. She...
Lois Louise Stephens
Aug 18, 2026
Lois L. Stephens, 92, a resident of County Route 68 in Hornell, passed away Tuesday (August 18, 2026) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Hornell February 28, 1934, she had made her home in Almond and Hornell. She was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School and had been employed there in their food service program prior to...
Guo Yuan He
Aug 12, 2026
Guo Yuan He, 90, of Knoll Top Court, Arkport, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning (August 12, 2026) at home with loved ones.
Born in Suzhou, China on November 29, 1935 to Bo Ming He and Hui Ying Zhang, Guo Yuan immigrated to the United States in 1994. He was the second of four siblings, each of whom remembers him...
Simon Potoeski
Aug 12, 2026
Simon 'Pete' Potoeski, 59, passed away Wednesday August 12th at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira Ny after a hard-fought battle with Cancer surrounded by his wife and children.
Simon was born March 9, 1967, in Nanticoke, Pa; The son of Thomas M and Dorthy (Long) Potoeski Sr. He attended Northwest Area Highschool in Shickshinny Pa. Simon joined the Army (National Guard)...
William Francis Hebert
Aug 11, 2026
William F. Hebert, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure. Born on January 11, 1947, in North Tonawanda, New York, Bill was a man whose life was marked by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering spirit. Son of Clarence and Eleanor Hebert, Bill was predeceased by his parents, his...
Michael Charles Blazys
Aug 10, 2026
Michael Charles Blazys
Dansville
Outdoorsman, master mechanic, dog lover, fabulous cook and good friend. That was our Mike.Born November 20, 1959, in Rochester, NY to Ignatius (Iggy) and Catherine Barbara Blazys, Mike left us on August 10, 2026 after a brain aneurysm.After two years at Alfred University, Mike worked on his own as a master mechanic. There was nothing Mike...
Debra Ann Baker
Aug 9, 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DEBRA A. BAKER
February 10, 1955 - August 9, 2026
Debra A. Baker
Belmont, NY
Debra A. Baker, 71, of 5054 State Route 244, Belmont, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home with her devoted husband by her side.
Born in Wellsville on February 10, 1955, Deb was the daughter...
Joseph C. Callahan
Aug 6, 2026
Joseph C. Callahan 84, passed away Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 at the Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hornell.
Joe was born in Hornell December 25, 1941, the son of John J. and Helen Flohr Callahan. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force...
Roy J. Schenck
Aug 3, 2026
Roy J. Schenck
Naples/ Canisteo, NY
Roy J. Schenck, 74, of Naples, NY, entered into rest on Monday, August 3, 2026 at F. F. Thompson Hospital, surrounded by the love of family and welcomed into the presence of the lord.
Born in Hornell on May 16, 1952, Roy was the son of the late John E. and Betty Garrett Schenck....
Arlene H. Dennis
Aug 1, 2026
Arlene Huff Dennis, age 93, formerly of 34 Scott St, Hornell, NY, passed away on August 1, 2026 while a resident of Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing center.
Born May 12, 1933, she was the daughter of Merle and Delia (Myhers) Huff.
Arlene grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School class of 1951. She resided...
Cynthia Ann Hunter
Jul 30, 2026
Cynthia Ann Hunter, 76, a resident of County Route 46 in Dansville, passed away Thursday (July 30, 2026) at Teresa House in Geneseo.
Born in Williamsport, PA., May 1, 1950, she was the daughter of Robert and Sherry Peard Harer. Cynthia was a devoted wife, mother and family member. She loved to cook and share stories of family times together....
Ruth H. Desjardin
Jul 30, 2026
Ruth Hulda DesJardin (née Voetsch) passed away peacefully at home in Angelica, NY, on July 30, 2026. Born to Avis and Edward Voetsch on October 16, 1935, in Niagara Falls, NY, Ruth lost her mother, Ava, in infancy and was lovingly raised by her father, Edward, and his second wife, Barbara Voetsch.
Ruth was the beloved wife of 68 years...
Janice G. Erskine
Jul 28, 2026
Janice G. Erskine, 91, who resided on State Route 36 in Canisteo, passed away early Tuesday morning at the Steuben Centers in Bath, surrounded by her loving children.
Born in Canisteo, December 7, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles M.
and Evelyn Flint Campbell. Janice had resided her entire life in the Canisteo area. She was a graduate of...
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...
