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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec 17, 2017
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David Allen Vancise
Dec 14, 2017
David Allen VanCise Hornell David Allen VanCise, 61, of Tobes Hill Road, passed away Thursday (December 14, 2017) at the Vincent House in Wayland. He was born in Canandaigua, NY, March 2, 1956, the son of Levi and Carrie Smith VanCise, He was employed at Kraft Foods in Avon for many years. He was predeceased by his parents. He is...
Terry L. Rice
Dec 13, 2017
Terry L. Rice Birdsall Terry L. Rice, 60, of 3692 Worden Road, went home to the Lord on Wednesday (December 13, 2017) at Cuba Memorial Hospital. Born in Hornell, April 14, 1957, the son of James and Esther (Wheeler) Prouty, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Canaseraga Central School. He was retired from the former Air PreHeater now...
Mary Bardeen "Bardeen" Wilson
Dec 13, 2017
Mary Bardeen Wilson Canaseraga Mary Bardeen Wilson, 101 years old, went home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 13, 2017. Mary was born in Hornell, New York on May 27, 1916. Her parents were Ray and Lena M. (Brush) Bardeen. Mary lived with her parents and four siblings on the family farm which was located...
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