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Elizabeth Rachel Schwartz

Elizabeth Rachel Schwartz

Jun 25, 2021

Elizabeth Rachael Schwartz Hornell ELizabeth (Betty) Rachael Schwartz, 94, of Hornell went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021 at her home. Betty was born in Ransomville, NY on November 23, 1926, to the daughter of Ruth (Pettit) Hicks and Harold Hicks. She attended school at the old Almond School, and then Alfred Almond School where she...

Audrey Connell

Audrey Connell

Jun 25, 2021

Audrey Connell was born in Arcade on October 26, 1918. She graduated from Arcade Central School in 1936 and received her teaching degree from Geneseo College in 1939. Audrey taught special education, advanced reading, and fourth grade for many years at Alfred-Almond Central School. She is fondly remembered by her former students. Audrey married Robert “Bob” Torrey in 1946, who...

Loretta J. Smith

Loretta J. Smith

Jun 24, 2021

Loretta J. Smith Hornell Loretta J. “Nettie” Smith, 88, formerly of William Street, passed away Thursday (June 24, 2021) at the Wellsville Manor in Wellsville. Born in Hornell June 1, 1933, the daughter of William French Sr., and Geneva Drew French, she had resided in the Town of Howard, Almond and Hornell for several years. She had attended the First...

Charles Edward Mccullough

Charles Edward Mccullough

Jun 21, 2021

Charles Edward McCullough Belmont/Angelica Charles Edward McCullough died June 21, 2021 shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. He was born February 15, 1954 in Buffalo, NY, to Charles C. and Carol Grant McCullough, the eldest of 6 children. On October 6, 1974 he married Cynthia Austin McCullough who survives. A 1972 graduate of Orchard Park High School,...

Timothy Sherbert

Timothy Sherbert

Jun 13, 2021

Timothy Sherbert Hornell Timothy Sherbert, 44, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 13, 2021. Born in Rochester on July 21, 1976 the son of James Sherbert and Pamela Pardy, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Tim loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved music, always wearing headphones and listening to his favorite music from The...

Bonnie Ruth Mahoney

Bonnie Ruth Mahoney

Jun 9, 2021

Bonnie Ruth Mahoney Arkport Bonnie R. (Kromer) Mahoney, 61, went home to heaven on June 9, 2021. She was born in North Hornell the daughter of Ronald Kromer and Norma Bowen Kromer. Bonnie was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Arkport Central School “Class of 1978, and then went on to graduate from Olean Business Institute. Bonnie married Jay Plaisted...

John Kent Meyer

John Kent Meyer

Jun 8, 2021

John (Kent) Meyer Canisteo/ Virginia John (Kent) Meyer, 78, longtime resident of Canisteo, passed away surrounded by his loving family in Woodbridge Virginia, after battling extenuating illnesses. He was married to Patricia (Buchinger) Meyer, and the couple had three caring children; Monica Hall, Donald Meyer and Stacey Dessecker. John was born in Buffalo, the son of John F. and Virginia...

Erich Joseph Beaver

Erich Joseph Beaver

Jun 4, 2021

Erich “Ricky” Beaver Hornell Erich “Ricky” Beaver, 60 of East Avenue, passed away Friday (June 4, 2021) at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Hornell, October 14, 1960, the son of Joseph and Helen Hilyard Beaver, he resided his entire life in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School .Ricky served his country as a member...

Natalina M. Racalto

Natalina M. Racalto

May 29, 2021

Natalina (Nan) M. Racalto Arkport Natalina (Nan) M. Racalto, 75, of Arkport, passed away peacefully on Saturday (May 29, 2021) at her home. Born in North Hornell, November 21, 1945, the daughter of Emil Cudoni and Ruth Cline, she had resided her entire life in Hornell. Nan was a graduate of Hornell High School, and received her Nurses Degree from...

Cheryl Lynn Holbrook

Cheryl Lynn Holbrook

May 27, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Holbrook Burns Cheryl Lynn Holbrook, 58 of Wilkins Road, Burns, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 27, 2021) at Noyes Hospital in Dansville, Born in Richmond, Virginia, December 28, 1962, the daughter of Paul R. and Verdie Shirk Sherman, she had resided in Texas until moving to the Arkport area in 1979. She had been employed at Dollar General...

David Francis Wray

David Francis Wray

May 26, 2021

David F. Wray Angelica David F. Wray, 82, died May 26, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1938 in Dansville N.Y., the son of Clayton E. and Bessie M (Wing) Wray. In December 1968 he married Ruth A (Fitzpatrick) Wray and they resided in the Town of Birdsall, N.Y. for the remainder of his...

Raymond N Tychi

Raymond N Tychi

May 24, 2021

Raymond Tychi Hornell Raymond Tychi, 57 of County route 109, passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at his home in Hornell surrounded by his family. Born in Hornell on March 27, 1964 the son of Nicholas and Irene (Kame) Tychi he had resided his entire life in the Hornell area. He was graduate of Hornell Senior High School, class of...

Linda S. Evans

Linda S. Evans

May 23, 2021

Linda Sue Evans Hornell/Arkport/Rochester Linda S. Evans, 67 of Canisteo Street in Hornell, died suddenly early Sunday morning (May 23, 2021) at home. Born in Hornell on October 19, 1953 she was the daughter of Shirley and Luella (Griffith) Evans. Linda was a graduate of Arkport Central School. After graduation Linda worked at Stephens Auto Supply and later enlisted in...

Beverly A. Reid

Beverly A. Reid

May 23, 2021

Beverly Ann Reid Olean Beverly Ann Reid, 71, longtime resident of Olean, passed away Saturday (May 22, 2021) at the Wellsville Manor. Born in Birdsall, June 3, 1949, she was the daughter of William and Nellie Lowery Kenyon. Beverly had spent her early life in Newark, NY and several years in Olean. She was predeceased by her parents; and her...

Marlene K. Zobrist

Marlene K. Zobrist

May 13, 2021

Marlene Kay Zobrist (Michael) December 22, 1939 – May 13, 2021 Born in Emporium, PA on December 22, 1939 to Edward Michael and Twila Mae (Schrock) Michael. Husband, Donald V. Zobrist, Jr., sons – Michael Bodenhorn, Todd Zobrist, preceded her in death. Sisters – Cheryl Elmer, Jean Berkey, Alma Crawford; brother – Edward Michael and parents Edward and Twila. She...

Mary Helen Gordon

Mary Helen Gordon

May 11, 2021

Mary Helen Gordon Hornell Mary H. Gordon, 72, of East Ave went to be with her Lord on Tuesday (May 11, 2021) at ST James Hospital. Born in Honesdale, PA on October 18, 1948 the daughter of the late Bernard and Harriet (Hempstead ) Hannel, she had resided in Hornell the majority of her adult life. Mary was predeceased by...

William Morgan

William Morgan

May 10, 2021

William C. “Butch” Morgan Jr. Tennessee William C. “Butch” Morgan, Jr.,70 a resident of Johnson City, Tennessee changed his address from Earth to Heaven on Monday (May 10, 2021) at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Akron, Ohio, August 31, 1950, he had served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1969 until 1970. He had...

Nancy Ann Hadsell

Nancy Ann Hadsell

May 5, 2021

Nancy Ann Perry Hadsell Almond Nancy Ann Perry Hadsell, 52 of McHenry Valley Road, passed away Wednesday (May 5, 2021) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hornell, April 10, 1969, the daughter of Arling and Beverly Pierce Perry, she was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School and had resided all her life in the Alfred-Almond area. Nancy...

Phyllis A. Russell

Phyllis A. Russell

May 5, 2021

Phyllis Woodhouse Russell Canisteo Phyllis (Woodhouse) Russell passed May 5, 2021 after a brief illness in Elizabethton TN. She rejoins her husband & soulmate Shirley Russell who predeceased her in May 2015 and to join the heavenly choir. Phyllis was born December 1, 1937 in Bath, New York, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Conklin Woodhouse. She was a graduate...

Peter Lyon Bowles

Peter Lyon Bowles

May 4, 2021

PETER LYON BOWLES October 12, 1937 – May 4, 2021 Peter L. Bowles, 83, passed away on May 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, New York following a brief illness. The family would like to extend our thanks to the staff and friends at the Independent Living, Cornerstone residence for their loving care and friendship shown to...

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