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John Howard Ellsessor
Aug 9, 2024
John Howard Ellsessor Angelica John H. Ellsessor age 82 of High Street, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2024 at his home. He was born in Angelica, NY on November 17, 1941 the son of John Ellsessor and Mildred Case Ellsessor. He was a lifelong area resident. John joined the US Army and proudly served 3 years, and was a...
Sherrill A. Ralyea
Aug 9, 2024
Sherrill Ann Ralyea, formerly of Angelica, NY Sherrill Ann Ralyea, 90, died on August 9, 2024 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. She was the daughter of Laverne and Marion (Warner) Southall of Batavia, NY. She was married to Paul Ralyea who preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by her brother James Southall of Godfrey’s...
Robert Harris Allen, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Robert “Bob” Allen Jr. Canisteo/Lockport Robert (Bob) H. Allen Jr, 81 formerly of Canisteo, NY, lately from Lockport, NY went to be with his Lord and beloved wife on August 8, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Bob graduated from Canisteo Central School in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation. After completing his training, he...
Cullen Lldon Jamison
Aug 8, 2024
Cullen Lldon Jamison Canisteo Cullen Lldon Jmison, 42, passed away Thursday (August 8, 2024) unexpectedly. Born in Hornell, he was the son of Bruce Q. Jamison and Jean Sunderlin Pfitzenmaier. Cullen had resided nearly all his life in Canisteo and Howard, was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and received his Associates Degree in auto mechanics from SUNY Alfred. Cullen’s...
Charles O'Neil Jessup
Aug 4, 2024
Charles “Chuck” O’Neil Jessup Alfred Station Charles O. Jessup age 83 of State Route 244, passed away peacefully on Sunday (August 4, 2024) at UR St James Hospital. He was born in Emporium, PA on August 4, 1941 the son of Charles Jessup and Geraldine Smith Jessup, was a graduate of Cameron County High School in Emporium, PA, and had...
Audrey A.K. Dunn
Aug 2, 2024
Audrey K. Dunn Canisteo Audrey K. Dunn, a resident of Canisteo, passed away Friday (August 2, 2024), at the age of 94. Born July 3, 1930 in Hornell, she was the daughter of Otis and Bessie Grey Quick. Audrey spent her early life in the Hornell-Canisteo area before moving to Maryland in 1966. She returned to Canisteo in 1997 to...
Edwin Lee Stratton
Jul 30, 2024
Edwin (Eddie) Lee Stratton Edwin Lee Stratton died at the age of 67 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY on July 30, 2024, of an extended illness. He was born in North Hornell, NY on November 13, 1956 to Edwin Luther Stratton and Phyllis Irene (Brott) Stratton. He graduated from Pioneer Central school in 1972 and while living in Franklinville, NY...
Mary W. Birdsall
Jul 25, 2024
1937-2024 Mary D. Birdsall, 87, of Avoca NY, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born July 18, 1937 in Hornell, NY to the late Madeline (Dempsey) and Florian R. Widmer. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1956. She received her Associates degree in business at...
Bruce O'Dell
Jul 21, 2024
Bruce Carl O’Dell March 05, 1961 - July 21, 2024 Passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer. There will be no services to follow outside of a small gathering for family per his request. Bruce was predeceased by his loving parents Waneta and Carl O’Dell. Surviving are his children Tonya O’Dell and Kyle Ordiway as well as 3 grandchildren...
Linda Jean Dibble
Jul 20, 2024
Linda Jean Dibble Arkport Linda Jean Dibble, 73, a resident of State Route 961F, passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday( July 20, 2024). Born in Hornell, July 7, 1951, Linda had resided all her life in the Hornell area. She had been employed at several jobs throughout her life mainly in food service. She had been employed at Walmart...
Stephen Douglas Zeltwanger
Jul 19, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Zeltwanger, 72, loving husband, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, 7/19. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. Steve grew up in Canisteo, NY and attended Canisteo Central School, where he was an avid wrestler. After graduating high school Steve received his associates degree in carpentry from Alfred Tech in Wellsville, NY....
Terry Lynn Wiseman
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Lynn Wiseman 10/25/54-7/17/24 Sadly, Terry Wiseman of Belfast N.Y. passed away peacefully at Olean General Hospital after a battle with cancer. Terry’s final hours were comforted with love from his local family members and dearest friends. Terry was the son of Charles Wiseman and Betty Jones, both deceased, as is his brother Dana Granger. Terry is survived by his...
George Frederick Cobin
Jul 16, 2024
George Frederick Cobin Angelica George F. Cobin age 81 of Mechanic Street, passed away on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) at UR St James Hospital in Hornell. George was born in Birdsall on September 29, 1942 the son of Hugh Cobin and Betty Seeley Cobin, was graduate of Angelica Central School, and had served in the National Guard. He had worked...
Christine Marie Cavalletti
Jul 11, 2024
Christine Marie Cavalletti Hornell Christine M. Cavalletti age 78 of Crosby Street, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday (July 11, 2024) at Wellsville Manor Hills Assisted Living Home. She was born in Hornell, NY on August 20, 1945 the daughter of Chester Cole and Louise Clark Cole. Christine was a graduate of Hornell High School and St James School...
Albert C. Glasspoole
Jul 9, 2024
Albert C. Glasspoole Angelica/Birdsall Albert C. Glasspoole age 86 of County Road 16, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 at the Wellsville Manor. The family will observe a private Graveside Service at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Chad Arthur Meise
Jul 2, 2024
Chad Arthur Meise Sr. Hornell Chad Arthur Meise Sr., 49 of Bostwick Place passed away Tuesday (July 2, 2024) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Rochester, July 10, 1974 he was the son of Camden and Beverly Miles Meise. He had been employed in Food Service at McDonalds in Hornell for several years. He was predeceased by his...
Richard M. Smith
Jul 1, 2024
Richard M. Smith Bath Richard M. Smith, 67 of Bath, passed away Monday (July 1, 2024 at his home. Born in Hornell, June 30, 1957, he was the son of Joseph W. and Eleanor Currier Smith. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1975, and later earned his Registered Nurses Degree. He had resided in New York...
Geraldine Vanskiver
Jun 30, 2024
Geraldine “Gerri” VanSkiver Hornell Geraldine VanSkiver age 88 of Grand Street passed away peacefully on Sunday (June 30, 2024) at home surrounded by family. She was born in Hornell, NY on April 8, 1936 the daughter of Richard Howard and Wyona Sears Howard, and was a lifelong area resident, and had spent some early years in the Perry and Rome...
David G. Terwilliger
Jun 25, 2024
David Garrett Terwilliger, 79, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. He was born January 25, 1945 to the late Merle and Helen Terwilliger in Angelica NY. He graduated from Angelica High School in 1963. Shortly after, he joined the US Navy, honorably discharged after 2 years of service. David worked for various farms in the Alfred/Almond area before being...
Julia Ver Lewis
Jun 25, 2024
Julia V. Lewis Jamestown Julia Lewis age 46, passed away on June 25, 2024 at her home in Jamestown. She was born in Hamburg, New York on June 24, 1978, the daughter of Vernon Lewis and M. Jean Bailor Lewis, and was a graduate of Friendship Central School “Class of 1996”. She enjoyed music, coloring, collecting frogs, and spending time...
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