Joann Elizabeth Vanskiver
Jun 5, 2025
Joann E. Vanskiver Canisteo Joann E. Vanskiver 91, former resident of the Canisteo Manor, passed away Thursday (June 5, 2025) at Elderwood at Hornell. Born in Hornell, Nov. 28, 1933, she was the daughter of James and Alice Dinehardt Hollister. She had resided all her life in the Hornell- Canisteo area. She had been employed at Westinghouse in Bath for...
Lois B. York
Jun 4, 2025
Lois B. York Canisteo Lois B. York, 93 of South Elm Street, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) at St. James Hospital in Hornell. Born in Hornell, September 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Frances VanKeuren Prior. Lois was a graduate of Hornell High School, and had resided her entire life...
Norman P. Jefferds
Jun 2, 2025
Norman P. Jefferds Alfred Station Norman P. Jefferds, 75 a resident of Shaw Road, passed away Monday (June 2, 2025) at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. Born in Hornell, August 22, 1949, he was the son of Bruce and Adell Goodsell Jefferds. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School and studied auto body technology at the Wellsville Vocational...
John William Irish
Jun 2, 2025
John Irish, 82, of Angelica, passed away on June 2, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 7, 1942, in Centerville, NY, he was the son of Nelson and Hazel Irish. John honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. This experience shaped his strong sense of duty and discipline—values...
Russell Elwin Allen
May 30, 2025
Russell E. Allen, 89, of Almond, N.Y. passed away May 30. 2025 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born on July 7, 1935 at his family’s farm in Almond N.Y. during a flooding event. His parents were George H. Allen and Marcella Burdick Allen. Russ was a lifelong resident of Almond, graduated from Alfred-Almond Central School...
Virginia Marie Backus
May 27, 2025
Virginia Marie Backus Canandaigua Virginia Marie Backus, 82, a resident of Canandaigua, passed away Tuesday (May 27, 2025) at the Maple City Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hornell. Born in Rochester, January 16, 1943, she was the daughter of Leo and Celina (Yonckheere) Gurnow. Following her graduation from High School, Virginia proudly served her country as a member of the...
Leah Dawn Simonetti
May 25, 2025
Leah Dawn Simonetti passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 25th at the age of 37. She is predeceased by her mother Dawn Simonetti, her paternal grandparents Paul and Mary Simonetti, as well as her maternal grandparents Donald Harbridge and EmmaLou Young. Leah is survived by her father Richard (Denise) Simonetti, her brothers Richard (Emily) and Christopher (Patricia), as well as...
Ellen Anita Ew
May 24, 2025
Ellen A. Drew Hornell-Friendship Ellen A. Drew, 52, who currently resided in Friendship, passed away Saturday (May 24, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hornell, August 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Carlton Drew Sr. and Rosalie Lamphier Drew. Ellen was a graduate of Hornell High School and received her Licensed Practical Nurses degree from Alfred...
John Henry Jones
May 18, 2025
John H. Jones Hornell, NY John “Too Tall” Jones, 68, a resident of Collier Street, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (May 18, 2025). Born in Hornell, Sept. 11, 1956, he was son of Blakeslee and Carrie Beil Jones. He had resided his entire life in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1975. He had been...
Jon G. Robinson
May 18, 2025
John G. Robinson Surrounded by loved ones, Jon G Robinson passed away peacefully on Sunday May 18, 2025 after battling brain cancer. Born on December 2, 1969, he is the son of Jeffre & Marcia Robinson Sr, who both courageously cared for their son in his final months and days. He is survived by his three daughters, Haley (Louie Bain)...
Dennie Ray Carney
May 15, 2025
Dennie Ray Carney Hartsville Dennie Ray Carney, 44, lifelong resident of Hartsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (May 15, 2025). Born in Hornell, February 17, 1981, he was the son of Neil and Linda Campbell Carney. Dennie was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, and studied auto mechanics at BOCES in Hornell. He had recently been employed at Alstom in...
Kirk D. Mcrae
May 13, 2025
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Kirk D. McRae Sr., a beloved partner, father, papa, friend, and retired Fire Chief of Almond, NY, who passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025 at the age of 68. Born on August 11, 1956 in Angelica, NY, Kirk was a devoted family man...
Alan Scott Reitnauer
May 13, 2025
Alan Scott Reitnauer Hornell Alan Reitnauer age 63, passed away suddenly on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at his home. He was born on January 17, 1962 in Hornell, NY the son of Earl Reitnauer and Sandra Jamison Reitnauer, and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School. Alan had worked for many years at Alstom, and was currently employed at the...
Paul Stanley Um, Jr.
May 12, 2025
Paul S. Drum Jr. Paul S. Drum Jr., 62, of Hornell, passed away Monday (May 12,2025) unexpectedly at his home on Platt Street. Born in Hornell, March 24, 1963, he was the son of Paul Drum Sr., and Linda Harwood Drum. Paul was a graduate of Hornell High School and was self-employed specializing in electrical work, plumbing and Heating. He...
Marlee E. Schmitt
May 1, 2025
Marlee Ella Hand Schneider Schmitt Angelica Marlee Schmitt age 79 of West Main Street, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at the Wellsville Manor with family by her side. She was born in Wellsville, NY on June 13, 1945 the daughter of Ernest Hand and Josephine Speta Hand. She was a graduate of Belmont Central School, and attended the...
Jessie Ray Knighton
May 1, 2025
Jessie R. Knighton Hornell Jessie R. Knighton, 56, of Prospect Street, passed away Thursday (May 1, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hornell, April 2, 1969, she was the daughter of Albert Jones Sr. and Christine Banks. She had made her home in Hornell her entire life and was a graduate of Hornell High School class of...
Jeanne R. Schwartz
Apr 30, 2025
Jeanne R. Schwartz 96 passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025 at the Hart House in Wellsville. Born in Hornell she was the daughter of Edward and Evelyn Kame. She lived in Almond all of her life. A graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, where she was a cheerleader and met her husband Fred who was a basketball star. They were...
Sandra Ann Mcknight
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra Ann McKnight Angelica Sandra Ann McKnight age 86, formerly of Angelica, joined her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2025 at UR St James Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Angelica on March 8, 1939 the daughter of James W. McKnight and Elizabeth Hodge McKnight Church. She graduated from Angelica Central School, and Rochester Business Institute....
Eleanor J. Griffin
Apr 29, 2025
Eleanor J. Griffin Hornell Eleanor “Elly” Griffin 80 a resident of the Woodlands, passed away Tuesday (April 29, 2025) at Noyes Hospital in Dansville surrounded by her family. Born in Wellsville, August 21, 1944, she was the daughter of Paul and Florilla Warner Wilson. She was a graduate of Belmont High School, class of 1962, she had resided in Phillips...
Kelley Lee Keough
Apr 29, 2025
Kelley Lee Keough Arkport Kelley Lee Keough passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born in North Hornell on January 28, 1962 to parents Charles and Doris (Crooks) Jordan who predeceased her. Kelley was also predeceased by her loving husband Howard Keough on March 5, 2008. Surviving are her son Ryan and Brandon Keough...
