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Ralph D. Rossman

Ralph D. Rossman

Dec 30, 2019

Ralph D. Rossman Almond Ralph D. Rossman, 86, of McHenry Valley Road, passed away unexpectedly Monday (December 30, 2019) at his home. Born in the Town Of Almond, June 23, 1933, the son of Dexter and Mamie Kehrer Rossman, he had resided in the Town of Almond all his life. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, class...

David R. Hurd

David R. Hurd

Dec 27, 2019

David R. Hurd David R. Hurd, 63, of 4493 County Route 21, passed away Friday (December 27, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital. David was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. Born in North Hornell, NY, October 30, 1956, the son of Norman Lee and Marlene (Dingwell) Hurd. David and his wife Laurie were short term residents of Gulfport,...

Don E. Mcmanus

Don E. Mcmanus

Dec 25, 2019

Don E. McManus Hornell Don E. McManus, 91, of Hart Street, passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2019) at Keuka Comfort Care in Penn Yan. Born in Hornell, March 14, 1928, the son of Earl Louis and Hilda Kromer McManus, he had resided in Hornell nearly all his life. Don was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1946 and...

Mary Ellen "Curry" Curry

Mary Ellen "Curry" Curry

Dec 19, 2019

Mary Ellen Curry Canisteo Mary Ellen Curry, 79, of Fifth Street, formerly of Canisteo Street in Hornell passed away Thursday (December 19, 2019) at the Hornell Gardens where she had resided for the past month. Born in Hornell, December 6, 1940, the daughter of Raymond I. and Anna Leonard Curry, she was a graduate of Hornell High School, and had...

Thomas F. Crane

Thomas F. Crane

Dec 14, 2019

Thomas F. Crane Canisteo Thomas F. Crane, 75 of Purdy Creek Road, passed away at Elderwood At Hornell on Saturday (Dec. 14, 2019) Born in Corning NY, May 16, 1944, the son of Francis and Pruda LaBar Crane, he was a graduate of Troupsburg Central School, He had resided in the Town of Canisteo since 1964. Tom had been employed...

Norine L. "Rahmlow" Ryan

Norine L. "Rahmlow" Ryan

Dec 12, 2019

Norine L. Ryan Angelica Norine L. Ryan, 63, of 14 East Main Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday (December 12, 2019) at Olean General Hospital, after a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Born in Hornell, October 27, 1956, the daughter of Warren and Donna (Ellsworth) Rahmlow, she was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Angelica Central School "Class of...

David L. Sherwood

David L. Sherwood

Dec 11, 2019

David L. Sherwood Hornell David Leslie Sherwood died on December 11, 2019 after a short illness at the age of 66. David was a lifelong resident of Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School and attended Alfred State College. He was a valued employee of P&C Grocery Store where he was known for his kindness and sense of humor. While...

Peter L. Noble

Peter L. Noble

Dec 10, 2019

Peter L. Noble Avoca Peter L. Noble, 61, of Chase Street, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (December 10, 2019) at his home. Born in Rochester, November 6, 1958, the son of Lawrence and Jean Sutherland Noble, he had spent his early life in Pavilion and was a graduate of the Pavilion High School, Class of 1976. He had resided in Avoca...

Kevin J. Mead

Kevin J. Mead

Dec 8, 2019

Kevin Jay Mead July 11, 1963-December 8, 2019 Kevin J Mead, 56 of 104 E. Main Street, lost his fight with cancer on Sunday December 8, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital . Kevin was born on July 11, 1963 to Lester (Lucky) Mead and Linda Roberts of Wellsville, New York. On Feburary 14, 1994 Kevin Married his one true love,...

James M. Wilcox

James M. Wilcox

Dec 6, 2019

James M. Wilcox Almond James M. Wilcox, 82, of Karr Valley Road, passed away unexpectedly Friday (December 6, 2019) at his home. Born in Hornell, NY April 23, 1937, the son of Glenn and Florence Woodruff Wilcox, he had resided all his life in Almond. He was a graduate of the Alfred-Almond Central School in 1956 and had been involved...

Charles H. Golden

Charles H. Golden

Dec 4, 2019

Charles H. Golden Arkport Charles H. Golden, 84, 52 Meadows Park, passed away Wednesday (December 4, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Buffalo, July 29, 1935, the son of Herbert and Hazel Wright Golden, he had resided in the Arkport area since about 1997. Charles had received two associates degrees from the Erie County Tech in Williamsville...

Vincent Oswaldo Mayorga

Vincent Oswaldo Mayorga

Nov 30, 2019

Vincent Oswaldo Mayorga Hornell Vincent Oswaldo Mayorga, 76, of 13 Spruce Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday (November 30, 2019) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Born in Ecuador on September 12, 1943, the son of Sixto and Ophelia (Ramirez) Mayorga, he had resided in Hornell area for many years, graduating from Canisteo Central School. He was a retired Iron Worker...

Marie E. "Trowbridge" Williams

Marie E. "Trowbridge" Williams

Nov 29, 2019

Marie E. Williams Hornell Marie E. Williams, 71, of Catherine Street, passed away Friday (November 29, 2019) at her home. Born in Hornell, September 4, 1948, the daughter of Glenn and Ruth Mead Trowbridge, she was a graduate of Hornell High School, and had resided in Hornell most of her life. She had been employed as a day care worker...

June J "Wright" Foreman

June J "Wright" Foreman

Nov 26, 2019

June W. Foreman Angelica June W. Foreman, formerly of 131 Center Street, died peacefully on Tuesday (November 26, 2019) after a long illness. She was born in Sutterlandville, PA, the daughter of Sylvester Ai. Jr. and Eva Putman Wright. June graduated from Galeton High School in Galeton, PA., and went on to marry Donald R. Foreman on November 18, 1950...

Elnora "Jane" Prior

Elnora "Jane" Prior

Nov 24, 2019

Elnora "Jane" Allen Prior Penfield/Canisteo Elnora "Jane" Allen Prior, 82, of Penfield, formerly of Canisteo, passed away quietly on Sunday Nov. 24, 2019 in the comfort of hospice and family. Born in Jamestown, August 3, 1937, the daughter of Noyes and Elsa Henninger Allen, she had resided in Canisteo most of her early life. She was a graduate of Canisteo...

Jean I. "Wood" Wood

Jean I. "Wood" Wood

Nov 24, 2019

Jean I. Wood Canisteo Jean I. Wood, 82, passed away Sunday (November 24, 2019) in the tender care of Elderwood. She was born on May 24, 1937 the daughter of Maylon and Bernice (Behrens) Wood. She had resided at19 Walnut Street in Canisteo her whole life. She was a 1958 graduate of Canisteo Central School. Jeannie was a faithful daughter...

Rose Ann "Nathan" Sheffer

Rose Ann "Nathan" Sheffer

Nov 24, 2019

Rose Ann Sheffer Angelica Rose Ann Sheffer, 76, of 7503 Peavy Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday (November 24, 2019) at Jones Memorial Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, May 6, 1943, the daughter of John M. and Louise (Abel) Nathan, she had resided in Angelica for many years, also living in the Buffalo area early in her life. She won...

Laverne P. "Pete" Gordon

Laverne P. "Pete" Gordon

Nov 23, 2019

Laverne Pete Gordon Hornell Laverne Pete Gordon, 86, of 61 Church Street passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday (November 23, 2019) at the Bath VAMC. Born in North Hornell, February 24, 1933, the son of Frank and Harriet (Woolever) Gordon, he was a lifelong area resident. Pete was honorably discharged from the US Army serving during the...

Verda Kathryn "Dixon" Griffith

Verda Kathryn "Dixon" Griffith

Nov 20, 2019

Verda Kathryn Griffith Hornell Verda Kathryn Griffith, 70, a resident of Edgeview Estates, passed away Wednesday (November 20, 2019) unexpectedly at her home. Born in St. Mary's, PA, July 24, 1949, the daughter of George and Nellie (Long) Dixon, she had resided in Pennsylvania for several years prior to moving to Hornell in 1994. She was a graduate of Alfred...

Marjorie M. "Knights" Graham

Marjorie M. "Knights" Graham

Nov 18, 2019

Marjorie M. Graham Hornell Marjorie M. Graham, 93, formerly of Grand Street passed away Monday (Nov. 18, 2019) at the, Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, September 1, 1926, the daughter of Homer and Ada (Austin) Knights, she had resided in Hornell all her life. Marjorie was a graduate of Hornell High School "Class of 1944" and later received here LPN...

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