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Rodney L. Stephens
Oct 12, 2014
Rodney L. Stephens Hornell Rodney L. Stephens, 57, of 67 West Genesee Street, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (October 12, 2014) at his home. Born in Hornell, January 20, 1957, the son of Raymond Stephens and Vera Gardner Griswold, he was a graduate of Hornell High School, and a proud veteran of the US Army and National Guard, serving in the...
Vera Mae "Marvin" Lewis
Oct 12, 2014
Vera Mae Lewis Hornell Vera Mae Lewis, 79, formerly of Davenport Street, passed away Sunday (October 12, 2014) at McAuley Manor. Born in North Hornell, April 6, 1935, the daughter of Shirley and Bertha Henshaw Marvin, she had resided in Hornell most all her life. Vera enjoyed jig saw puzzles, crocheting, playing cards and especially camping at Lake Lodge, She...
Mary E. "Brown" Eddy
Oct 8, 2014
Mary E. Eddy Alfred Station Mary E. Eddy, 88, of Terbury Road, passed away Wednesday (October 8, 2014) at home. Born in Ward, February 10, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Ruth Caward Brown, she had resided all of her life in the Alfred area. Mary loved playing the accordion and the organ. She liked to knit, crochet and working...
Colton J. Austin
Oct 7, 2014
Colton J. Austin Elmira Colton J. Austin, infant son of Aubrey White and Sam Austin of 27-A Harris Hill Road, who was born October 6, 2014, passed away Tuesday (October 7, 2014) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. He was predeceased by his Paternal Grandmother, Erma Austin, his Paternal great grandparents, Frederick and Edith Austin, his Maternal great grandmother,...
Tedde L. "Gielow" Swarthout
Sep 29, 2014
Tedde L. Swarthout Belmont - Tedde L. Swarthout, reluctantly left the hand of her husband on Sept. 29th at home after a long disability and recently being diagnosed with Leukemia . She was born in Buffalo on Oct. 18, 1949 the daughter of the late Joseph James and Delores Yvonne (Mills) Gielow, Sr. She received her education in Buffalo area...
Kay D. "Covert" Smith
Sep 11, 2014
Kay D. Smith BELFAST - Kay Diane Covert Smith, 82, passed away September 11, 2014, at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, after a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was born in Cuba, NY, on September 2, 1932, the daughter of Francis M. and Myrna E. Schenck Covert. On December 27, 1951 she married Robert Francis Smith, who predeceased her...
Donald W. Weber
Sep 5, 2014
Donald W. Weber Bath Donald W. Weber, 92, formerly of Arkport passed away on Friday (September 5, 2014) at the Steuben County Health Related Facility. Born in Hornell, February 20, 1922, the son of Walter S. and Nellie L. (Rowe) Weber, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Avoca Central School "Class of 1941". Don served our country in...
Sandra Kay "Sam" Bush
Sep 3, 2014
Sandra "Sam" Bush Canisteo Sandra "Sam" Bush, 62, of 43 West Academy Street, passed away Wednesday evening (September 3, 2014) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Born in Marion, OHIO, July 26, 1952, the daughter of John and Barbara Brinkman Creasap, she had resided in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Susquehanna and Meadville, Pennsylvania prior to moving to Canisteo in 1979....
Etta N. "Shull" Poyer
Aug 26, 2014
Etta N. Poyer Almond Etta N. Poyer, 93, formerly of 3176 Karr Valley Rd, passed away peacefully Tuesday (August 26, 2014) at Ira Davenport Hospital. Born in Arkport, July 17, 1921, the daughter of Lloyd and Nettie (Ayers) Shull, she was a lifelong area resident, living in Hornell, Canisteo, Arkport and West Almond. Etta was an RN retiring from Sonyea...
Gloria J. "Beardsley" Hults
Aug 25, 2014
Gloria J. Hults Hornell Gloria J. Hults, 63, of Madison Ave., passed away Monday (August 25, 2014) at Rochester General Hospital. Born in Sayre, PA., June 24, 1951, the daughter of LaVerne and Vivian Yaple Beardsley, she had resided in Hornell for over 40 years. Gloria had been an assistant manager for the Dollar General Store in Hornell and enjoyed...
Raymond F Burke
Aug 25, 2014
Raymond F Burke Hornell/Largo FL Raymond F Burke, 82, formerly of Hornell, passed away Monday (August 25, 2014) in St. Petersburg FL. Born in Hornell, February 10, 1932, the son of John and Marguerite Boyle Burke, he had resided the past several years in FL. Raymond served his country in the United States Army Paratroopers, serving in Korea. He was...
William H. Townsend
Aug 24, 2014
William H. Townsend Hornell William H. Townsend, 81 formerly of Washington Street and Maple Court Homes, passed away Sunday (August 24, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, May 2, 1933, the son of Charles R. and Priscilla Blank Townsend, he had resided in Canisteo for several years prior to moving to Hornell. He had been employed for 20...
Arlene D. "Zeches" Emo
Aug 23, 2014
Arlene D. Emo Hornell Arlene D. Emo, 86, of 110 Elizabeth Street, passed away peacefully Saturday (August 23, 2014) at St James Mercy Hospital. Born in Naples, February 6, 1928, she was a longtime area resident. On August 31, 1946 she married Walter Raymond Emo, and was predeceased by him on August 25, 2011, lacking just 6 days of being...
Wynona C. "Cleveland" Nesbit
Aug 20, 2014
Wynona C. Nesbit North Hornell Wynona C. Nesbit, 90, of 7 Linwood Ave., passed away Wednesday (August 20, 2014) at her home. Born in Mansfield, PA, August 15, 1924, the daughter of Herbert and Margaret Petticrew Cleveland, she moved to Hornell with her family in 1934 when her father established Cleveland Truck Lines. Wynona graduated from Hornell High School in...
Helen E. "Oliver" Strong
Aug 19, 2014
Helen E. Strong Hornell Helen E. Strong, 90, formerly of 199 East Ave. passed away Tuesday (August 19, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Stanford, NY, July 22, 1924, the daughter of Edward and Marguerite (George) Oliver, she had resided in Hornell since 1945. Helen had been employed as a waitress at the former Sherwood Hotel in Hornell as...
Thomas E. "Tom" Griffin
Aug 19, 2014
Thomas E. Griffin Arkport Thomas E. Griffin, 56, of 8809 Bailey Hill Road, passed away Tuesday (August 19, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens after a 2 ½ year courageous battle with Melanoma. Born in North Hornell, February 27, 1958, the son of Franklin E. and Joyce (Coller) Griffin, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Hornell High School, and...
Clinton B. Patricks
Aug 16, 2014
Clinton B. Patricks Hornell Clinton B. Patricks, 89, of 176 Greeley Ave .passed away Saturday (August 16, 2014) at his home. Born in Kingston, NC, August 10, 1925, he had resided in Hornell since 1949. Clinton had been employed at both the Jenkins and Auckland farms in Arkport for several years and retired from Stern & Stern Textiles in Hornell....
Dean B. Brokaw
Aug 11, 2014
Dean B. Brokaw Arkport Dean B. Brokaw, 45, of Briggs Rd., found eternal peace following a courageous fight with cancer Monday (August 11, 2014) at his home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Born in Hornell, April 4, 1969, the son of Burton and Crystal Ness Brokaw, he had resided all his life in the Dansville-Hornell area. Dean...
Shirley Ann "Baker" Mosher
Aug 11, 2014
Shirley Ann Mosher Hornell Shirley Ann Mosher, 72, of the Riverbend Apartments, passed away Monday (August 11, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, January 22, 1942, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Baker, she had resided all her life in the Hornell area. Shirley was a Nurse's Aide at the Hornell Gardens Nursing Home and was a member...
Howard E. "Bucky" Hartwell
Aug 10, 2014
Howard E. "Bucky"Hartwell Arkport Howard E. "Bucky" Hartwell, 89, of 620 Pine Knoll Park, passed away Sunday (August 10, 2014) at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. Born in Hornell, September 29, 1924, the son of Rush C. and Minnie B.Barney Hartwell, he had resided in Arkport all of his life. He was a graduate of Arkport Central School and had...
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