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Cynthia L. "Baird" Burley

Cynthia L. "Baird" Burley

Jan 20, 2018

Cynthia L. Burley Dansville Cynthia L. Burley, 51, of Leonard St., passed away, surrounded by family on Saturday (January 20, 2018) in Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Hornell, NY, May 27, 1966, the daughter of Lloyd Baird and Elizabeth McDowell, she had resided in Hornell most of her life until her move to Dansville 10 years ago. On December 29,...

Georgia E "Morton" Grastorf

Georgia E "Morton" Grastorf

Jan 18, 2018

Georgia E Grastorf Angelica Georgia E Grastorf, 96, a resident of Wellsville Manor Hills, formerly of Angelica, passed away Thursday (January 18, 2018) at the Comfort House of Allegany County. Born in Ithaca, June 5, 1921, the daughter of Myron and Ethel (Sisson) Morton, she was a lifelong area resident. After school, she enrolled in the Rochester Beauty School, and...

Robert F. Andrews

Robert F. Andrews

Jan 11, 2018

Robert F. Andrews Canisteo Robert F. Andrews, 73, of 97 Greenwood Street, passed away Thursday (January 11, 2018) at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Born in Hornell, February 2, 1944, the son of George and Dorothy (Rahmlow) Andrews, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Hornell High School "Class of 1962", and had also attended St. Lawrence University....

Jean M. "Nisbet" Burdell

Jean M. "Nisbet" Burdell

Jan 8, 2018

Jean M. Burdell Hornell Jean M. Burdell, 89, of Fairview Avenue, passed away early Monday morning (January 8, 2018) at Jones Memorial Hospital. Born in Hornell, NY, March 9, 1928, the daughter of Omer and Mabel Gay Nisbet, she had resided in Hornell all of her life. Jean was a member of the Hornell United Methodist Church. On October 14,...

Robert P. Patterson

Robert P. Patterson

Jan 3, 2018

Robert P. Patterson Sr. Hornell Robert P. Patterson, 87, of East Ave., passed away Wednesday (January 3, 2018) at Highland Hospital, in Rochester. Born in Machias, NY, June 20, 1930, the son of Gordon and Clara (Norton) Patterson, he had resided in Hornell most of his life. Bob was a former member of the I.O.O.F Lodge in Hornell, the Rebekah's,...

Brandon M. Gena

Brandon M. Gena

Jan 2, 2018

Brandon M. Gena Hornell/Belmont Brandon M. Gena, 27, of Fairview Ave., passed away Tuesday (January 2, 2018) at home. Born in Hornell, NY, November 20, 1990, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, he had resided in Hornell most of his life. Brandon enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, running and working out. He loved to spend time with his little brother and...

Earl D. Doc"" Coleman

Earl D. Doc"" Coleman

Jan 1, 2018

Earl D. "Doc" Coleman Hornell Earl D."Doc" Coleman, 86, longtime Hornell businessman passed away Monday (February 5, 2018) at Updykes Willow Ridge Comfort Care following a prolonged illness. Born in Wellsville, August 13, 1931, the son of James and Saraphine Sweeney Coleman, he had resided in Hornell most of his life. Doc was a graduate of Hornell High School. At...

Helen Preston "Preston" Ross

Helen Preston "Preston" Ross

Jan 1, 2018

Helen Preston Ross Hornell Helen Preston Ross, 101, of South Hornell, passed away early Monday morning (January 1, 2018) at St James Mercy Hospital. Born in Town Of Hornellsville, August 5, 1916, the daughter of Floy and Della Gravelle Preston, she had resided in Hornell her entire life. She had attended school in Almond and was a graduate of Hornell...

Earl E. Dutch"" Perrigo

Earl E. Dutch"" Perrigo

Jan 1, 2018

Earl E. "Dutch" Perrigo Bath Earl E. "Dutch" Perrigo, 91, of William St. Ext., passed away late Friday night (March 16, 2018) at home. Born in Albion, NY, May 23, 1926, the son of Wesley and Ruth (Fancher) Perrigo, he had resided in Bath. Dutch was employed at the former Ingersol-Rand in Painted Post. He honorably served his country in...

Joyce P. "Philbrick" Healey

Joyce P. "Philbrick" Healey

Dec 30, 2017

Joyce P. Healey Hornell Joyce P. Healey, 83, a resident of the Hornell Gardens, passed away peacefully, Saturday (December 30, 2017) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, June 23, 1934, the daughter of Donald and Marion (Horton) Philbrick, she was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Hornell High School. Joyce worked as an Administrative Assistant at St. James Mercy...

Francis Gerald "Jerry" Freeland

Francis Gerald "Jerry" Freeland

Dec 25, 2017

Frances Gerald Freeland "Jerry" to those that loved and knew him, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2017. He was 89 years old. A life time resident of Canisteo, NY he was recently staying at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Binghamton, NY these last few weeks to be closer to his immediate...

Loretta "Bradford" Burgess

Loretta "Bradford" Burgess

Dec 24, 2017

Loretta Burgess Canisteo Loretta Burgess, 89, of Depot Street, passed away Sunday (December 24, 2017) at Elderwood At Hornell. Born in Swain, September 23, 1928, the daughter of Earl Clarence and Gladys Gleason Bradford, she had resided in Canisteo most of her life. She had been employed at the former Simon Nursing Home in Canisteo and for many years did...

Donald Joseph Stauring

Donald Joseph Stauring

Dec 23, 2017

Donald Joseph Stauring Arkport Donald Joseph Stauring, 81, of Mack School Rd., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (December 23, 2017) at St James Mercy Hospital. Born in Herkimer, NY, June 6, 1936, the son of Harold and Delia Corrow Stauring, he had resided in Arkport since 1963. Don is a member of the Arkport United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and...

Clayton A. Teator

Clayton A. Teator

Dec 22, 2017

Clayton A. Teator III Scio-Hornell Clayton A. Teator III, 62, of 3180 County Route 10, passed away Friday (December 22, 2017) at his home. Born in Hornell, September 19, 1955, the son of Clayton and Ramona Herbert Teator II, he had resided in Hornell most all of his life before moving to Scio 7 years ago. He was a graduate...

Terry J. "Mehlenbacher" Allen

Terry J. "Mehlenbacher" Allen

Dec 21, 2017

Terry J. Allen Belfast Terry J. Allen, 59, of 7965 State Route 19, passed away peacefully Thursday (December 21, 2017) at home. Born in Hornell, August 19, 1958, the daughter of Robert F. and Shirley (Ward) Mehlenbacher, she was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Angelica Central School "Class of 1977". On November 16, 1985 she married Timothy M. Allen...

Lois J. Truax

Lois J. Truax

Dec 21, 2017

Lois J. Truax Alfred Lois June Truax, 93, of Alfred, New York, entered into the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 21, 2017 at the Highlands Regional Hospital, Sebring, Fl. She was born on June 17, 1924, the youngest daughter of Zera and Leah Bacon. After graduation from high school she was employed at Acme Electric for...

Gary Lee Knight

Gary Lee Knight

Dec 19, 2017

Gary Lee Knight Sr. Cohocton Gary Lee Knight Sr., 69, of County Route 9, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening (December 19, 2017) at Ira Davenport Hospital. Born in Hornell, NY, April 19, 1948, the son of Ernest and Luella (Evingham) Knight, he had resided in the Hornell area his whole life. Gary was a graduate of the former Canisteo Central...

Richard I. Miller

Richard I. Miller

Dec 18, 2017

Richard I. Miller Canisteo Richard I. Miller, 83, of Union Street, passed away Monday (December 18, 2017) at Robert Packer Hosptial in Sayre, PA. Born in New York City, May 20, 1934, the son of Harvey and Augusta "Gus" Harris Miller, he had resided in Canisteo since his retirement. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1952,...

Vera N. "Beach" Dunning

Vera N. "Beach" Dunning

Dec 17, 2017

Vera N. Dunning Hornell/Canaseraga Vera N. Dunning, 94, a longtime resident of Canaseraga and Arkport, passed away peacefully, Sunday (December 17, 2017) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, August 8, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Mable (Crandall) Beach, she was a lifelong area resident. On June 27, 1942 she married Harold Dunning, and was predeceased by him in...

Vivian I. "Mallory" Brownell

Vivian I. "Mallory" Brownell

Dec 17, 2017

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