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Karen J. Derx
Jul 11, 2026
Karen Judith DerxApril 6, 1941 - July 11, 2026
Karen Judith Derx, 85, of Scio NY, passed away peacefully with both of her daughters by her side on Saturday, July 11 at Maple Downs Assisted Living in Fayetteville, NY.
Born April 6, 1941, in Hornell, New York, Karen's youth involved moving to various locations as her stepfather was in the...
Annie E. Harrison
Jul 9, 2026
Annie (Tommie) Harrison
Annie Harrison 84 better known as Tommie was promoted to glory into the presence of her precious Lord and Savior July 9th at home.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 19, 1942 to Thomas and Ora Edna Fowler.
She worked a variety of jobs as well as being a self-employed professional seamstress. She was proud of her...
Brenda Louise Crabb
Jul 9, 2026
Brenda L. Crabb of Belfast NY passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 9th, 2026 after a long courageous battle with Lung cancer. Leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Born March 9th, 1968 on the US Air Force base in Ruislip UK to Donald Gielen and Patricia Gielen (Godden).
Brenda attended Brentford school for girls...
Gary Lee Plank
Jul 5, 2026
Gary L. Plank, 57, of Alfred Station passed away peacefully on Sunday July 5, 2026, at
Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Gary was a son, a brother, an uncle, a
cousin, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend. He loved to laugh and to make
people smile. He was quick to mention a...
Robert Donald Terry
Jul 5, 2026
Robert "Butch" Terry, 85 a resident of Burt Hill Road in Canisteo, passed away Sunday (July 5, 2026) at his home.
Born in Hornell, April 2, 1941, he was the son of Robert and Bertha Jones Terry. Butch was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had been employed by the former Erie Railroad from 1961-1966 as an apprentice electrician....
Jacob N. Nelson
Jul 3, 2026
Jacob N. Nelson, 32, a resident of North Main Street Extension in Hornell, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Jacob was born on February 5, 1994, in Dansville to Michele Ashley and David Nelson. He spent his entire life in the Hornell area, where he built lifelong friendships and cherished the people he loved most.
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Wayne Kevin Hoskins
Jul 2, 2026
Wayne K. Hoskins, 72, a resident of Main Street in Canaseraga, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026 at his home.
Born in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 9, 1953, he was the son of Wayne Painter and Joyce Smalt. He had been employed as a truck driver for Southern Tier Provisions in Bath and had resided most of his...
Donald Gary Beckwith
Jun 23, 2026
Donald G. Beckwith
Donald G. Beckwith, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 27, 1950, Don was the son of the late Harrison and Dorthea Beckwith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Kathryn Beckwith; and his grandson, William Lyon.
On November 22, 1969,...
Tina Louise Whiteman
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tina L. Whiteman
November 20, 1972 - June 23, 2026
Tina L. Whiteman, 53, of Canisteo, New York, and formerly of Wayland and Hornell, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1972, Tina was the daughter of Cheryl A. James (Reese) and the late Dennis J. Curry. She attended Bryant School...
Stephen S. Talbett
Jun 21, 2026
Stephen A. Talbett, 75, a resident of the Woodlands, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at his home.
Born in Chicago, Illinois December 19, 1950 he was the son of Robert and Lucille Pantano Talbett. He had resided his early life in this area and had been employed as a warehouse worker for Bisco in Chicago. He had...
Richard Irving Packer
Jun 19, 2026
Richard "Rick" Packer, of Hornell, NY, was born on May 29, 1941, in Bath, NY, and passed away on June 19, 2026. Rick lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and community around him.
Rick proudly served his country in the National Guard, joining in 1964 and serving until 1969. Shortly after,...
Susan Irene Stevens
Jun 17, 2026
Susan Irene Stevens, 79 a resident of Williamson Road, Greenwood, NY,
Passed away Wednesday (June 17, 2026) at Elderwood Hornell. Susan was born in Wellsville, NY, January 22, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Irene (Haxton)Edwards. She was a graduate of Greenwood Central School, then moved to California where she met & married Greg. They moved to Chicago and she...
Mary Elizabeth Myers
Jun 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Myers
Hornell
Mary Myers age 59 of Taylor Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday (June 11, 2026) at Strong Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Hornell, NY on July 27, 1966, the daughter of Florence Ellis Hurlburt.
She was predeceased by her mother Florence and her husband Ernest Lee Myers on October 11, 2020.
She is survived by...
William Robert Bacon
Jun 10, 2026
William Robert Bacon, 74, a resident of Quinn Road in Bath, passed away Wednesday (June 10, 2026, at his home following a long illness. Born in Hornell, Dec. 18, 1951, he was the son of William and Helen Ross Bacon. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School.
Bill had spent his early life in Canisteo, and had resided in...
Anthony R. Fountain
Jun 10, 2026
Anthony Rodney Fountain, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony will be remembered for his kindness, strength, generosity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. He touched the lives of many through his warm spirit, sense...
Ricky James Lorow Sr.
Jun 7, 2026
Ricky J. Lorow Sr. 73 a resident of Elm Street in Hornell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (June 7, 2026) while a patient at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Hornell, February 22, 1953, he was the son of Bernard and Geraldine Norton Lorow. Ricky had resided all his life in Hornell and was employed by the City of...
Jayson Paul Mess
Jun 6, 2026
Jayson Paul Mess, 50, of Canaseraga, New York, passed away Saturday, June 6 in Burns, New York. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and an incredible friend to all who knew him. Jayson was the kind of man who could talk to anyone, and just one conversation with him could make you feel like you'd known him...
Marcia L McCollum
Jun 4, 2026
Marcia L. McCollumn, 91, a long-term resident of North Main Street Extension in Hornell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (June 4, 2026) at Vincent House in Wayland NY.
Born in Wayland, Nov. 4, 1934, she loved her family dearly she was the daughter of "Charles Lake Robinson and Mignon Boland Robinson. Marcia was a graduate of Wayland...
Diane Carol Burdick
May 28, 2026
Diane Carol Burdick
Belmont, NY
Diane C Burdick, born on September 8th, 1958, to Joan and Raymond Watson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Born and raised in Belmont, NY, Diane grew up on her family farm where she developed a lifelong love for horses and the quiet beauty...
Linda Sue Jenkins
May 22, 2026
Linda Sue Jenkins, 72, a resident of Cedar Street in Hornell passed away Friday (May 22, 2026), unexpectedly at her home.
Born in Hornell, May 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Isaac and Bonita Rosier Stuckey and had resided in Hornell all her life. She was a graduate of Hornell High School.
She had been employed as a billing...
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