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Albert E. Howe
Jul 28, 2013
Albert E. Howe Sr. Selinsgrove, PA/Angelica Albert E. Howe, 68, of 522 South Market Street, Pennsylvania passed away Sunday (July 28, 2013) at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Born in Angelica, August 6, 1944, the son of Raymond Hadsell Sr, and Frances Sekoll., he had resided in Selingsgrove, PA, for many years, before just moving back to Angelica a couple of...
Nina L. "Champlin" Prentice
Jul 23, 2013
Nina L. Prentice Hornell Nina L. Prentice, 96, passed away at Updykes Willow Ridge Home in Hornell, Tuesday July 23, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Ross Champlin, and Fern Lewis Champlin, born on September 26, 1916 in Alfred Station, New York. She graduated from Alfred Station School. In 1932 she married Bert Whiteman, and they had a...
Florence Anna "Newland" Perkins
Jul 15, 2013
Florence Anna Perkins Alfred Station Florence Anna Perkins, 78, formerly of Alfred Station passed away (July 15, 2013) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell. Born in Wellsville, September 24, 1934, the daughter of Harold and Anna Firman Newland, she had resided in Alfred Station most of her life. In 1957 she married Orville H. Perkins Jr. who passed away...
James G. Sloane
Jul 4, 2013
James G. Sloane Angelica Jim Sloane, 83, of 36 Center Street, surrounded by his loving family, passed away July 4, 2013. Born in New York City, NY, October 15, 1929, he was the son of Leonard and Catherine Sloane. Jim was a Navy veteran stationed in Memphis, TN, although in the navy he was never on a ship. His main...
Lawrence J. Peterson
Jul 3, 2013
Lawrence J. Peterson Hornell Lawrence J. Peterson, 65, of East Ave, passed away Wednesday (July 3, 2013) at his home. Born in Hornell, May 26, 1948, the son of William C. Peterson and Ola Benedict, he had resided in Hornell most of his life. Lawrence worked for Phillips Lighting as well as Alstom. He was very active with Civil War...
Helen M. "Legg" Swineford
Jun 29, 2013
Helen M. Swineford Wellsville/Batavia Helen M. Swineford, 88, a resident of Manor Hills in Wellsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday (June 29, 2013) at the Wellsville Manor, after a short illness. Born in Batavia, May 21, 1925, the daughter of Floyd and Isabella (White) Legg, she had resided in Allegany County area for the past couple years, spending most of...
Charles John Benway
Jun 27, 2013
Charles John Benway Bethlehem, PA. Charles John Benway, 82, passed away peacefully at his home late Thursday (June 27, 2013) surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 16, 1931 in Fair Harven, Vermont, the son of Norris and Mildred (Chapman) Benway. Charles retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a licensed electrician. He patented a plating process for the...
Lois A. "Gavitt" Stephens
Jun 23, 2013
Lois A. Stephens Canaseraga Lois A. Stephens, 74, of Gas Springs Rd., passed away Sunday (June 23, 2013) at home surrounded by her family. Born in Hornell, May 28, 1939, the daughter of Harold and Neva (Ebersol) Gavitt, she had resided in Canaseraga all her life. Lois retired as custodian from the Maple Apts. in Alfred and attended the Valley...
Mary L. "Kennell" Kenyon
Jun 23, 2013
Mary L. Kenyon Canaseraga Mary L. Kenyon, 78, formerly of Canaseraga went home to be with our Lord on Sunday (June 23, 2013) at St. James Mercy Hospital. Born in North Hornell, August 12, 1934, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Townsend) Kennell, she had resided in the Arkport/Canaseraga area her entire life. Mary owned and operated Mary's Coffee Shop...
Frederick B "Fred" Foster
Jun 15, 2013
Frederick B Foster Sr. Allen/Angelica Fred Foster, 77, of 9314 Middle Road, passed away Saturday (June 15, 2013) at ECMC in Buffalo, New York. Born in Cheektowaga, October 9, 1935, the son of Alfred and Elva (Kephart) Foster, he had resided in Allen/Angelica area for many years. He had served in the US Navy for four years, and 2 years...
Barbara Mae "Flanagan" Nankivell
Jun 13, 2013
Barbara Mae Nankivell Hornell Barbara Mae Nankivell, 74, of 93 Crosby Street, passed away Thursday (June 13, 2013) at her daughter's home. Born in Hornell, NY, August 5, 1938, the daughter of Francis Flanagan and Emily Flint Flanagan, she had resided in the Hornell area most of her life. Barb had been employed as a waitress and cook for the...
Mervin L. Babcock
May 27, 2013
Mervin L. Babcock Almond Mervin L. Babcock, 95, of 24 South Main Street, passed away Monday (May 27, 2013)at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. Born in the Town Of Alfred, June 20, 1917, the son of Henry and H. Grace( Rossman) Babcock, he had resided in Almond all his life. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of...
Luella A. "Griffin" Barker
May 26, 2013
Luella A. Barker Hornell Luella A. Barker, 86, of E. Main St. entered the gates of Heaven and was greeted by many loved ones, on Sunday (May 26, 2013) at St James Mercy Hospital in Hornell. Born in Hornell, March 15, 1927, the daughter of David and Bertha (Smith) Griffin, she lived in Elmira from 1950 until 1966; moving back...
William L. Schwartz
May 20, 2013
William L. Schwartz Greenwood William L. Schwartz, 65, of 2665 Main Street, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning (May 20, 2013) at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brockport, February 23, 1948, the son of George and Helen Frisbee Schwartz, he had resided in Greenwood since 1968. Bill served his country during...
Leah Rosen
May 15, 2013
Leah Rosen Leah Rosen was born May 25, 1913 in Sarny Poland to David and Sarah Reichman, brother Yontal and sisters Frieda, Bella and Malcha. Leah moved to Tel Aviv, Israel in 1940 to escape the atrocities she witnessed under the Nazi regime in Poland. Leah married Abraham Rosen in 1940. Their union brought about one daughter, Judith, born November...
Beverly Darleen "Travis" Dixon
May 9, 2013
Beverly Darleen Dixon Hornell Beverly Dixon, 78, of 25 Holly Terrace, passed away Thursday (May 9, 2013) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, December 28, 1934, the daughter of Harry C. and Leila R. (Blunt) Travis, she was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Hornell High School "Class of 1952". Early in her career she had worked for the...
Francisca "Lopez" Pinheiro
May 3, 2013
Francisca Pinheiro Hornell Francisca Pinheiro, 91, of 17 Bennett St., passed away Friday morning (May 3, 2013) at her home. A native of Cuba, she was born February 20, 1922, the daughter of Diego and Isabel Reina Lopez, and immigrated to the United States when she was in her early 20's. She resided in New Jersey and New York City...
Lydia M. "Menges" Butts
May 2, 2013
Lydia M. Butts April 17, 1921-May 2, 2013 Lydia Menges Butts, born in Jamestown, New York to Philipp Menges and Angeline Carpenter Menges, lived her early life in Blockville, NY, in Chautauqua County. M. Stanley Butts, her future husband, was a neighbor. She graduated from Chautauqua High School, class of 1937, and attended Alfred University and Buffalo State Teachers' College....
Deborah K. "Shorts" Lecceardone
Apr 30, 2013
Deborah K. Lecceardone Canisteo /Farmington Deborah K. Lecceardone, 60, of 1721 Birchwood Drive, passed away Tuesday (April 30, 2013) at her home. Born in Hornell, December 27, 1952, the daughter of John and Irene Gillis Shorts, she had resided in Canisteo during her early life and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School. She had resided in Farmington the past...
Duane W. Howell
Apr 29, 2013
Duane W. Howell Canisteo Duane W. Howell, 67, of 21 Taylor Street, passed away Monday (April 29, 2013) at his home. Born in Troy, PA, August 12, 1945, the son of William and Eloise Wood Howell, he had resided in Canisteo since 1972. Duane had been employed most all his life as a car salesman and mechanic. He worked for...
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