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Michael Myron Grastorf
Nov 23, 2024
Obituary for Michael Myron Grastorf Michael Myron Grastorf, 75, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Hornell, NY. Born and raised in Angelica, NY, Michael graduated from Angelica Central School before pursuing higher education at Monroe Community College and the University of Rochester. He proudly served...
Clara Ruth Shepard
Nov 20, 2024
Clara R. Shepard - 89 - 1190 County Route 66, went home to the Lord on November 20, 2024. Her family and Care First nurse, Megan, were with her. Clara was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Mattern) Chittenden on April 24, 1935, in Rochester, NY. She lived in the Honeoye area while growing up, graduating from Honeoye Falls in 1953....
Malcolm L. Campbell
Nov 12, 2024
Malcolm L. Campbell, 77 years old, passed away November 12, 2024 in Ira Davenport Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Malcolm, (aka Mack) was the son of Collin O. Campbell and Doris (Ramsell) Campbell Herrington, both deceased. Malcolm was also predeceased by his brother Lloyde Campbell and his son Malcolm C. Campbell. His living relatives include his loving and...
Vivian O. Reynolds
Nov 10, 2024
Vivian Cansdale Reynolds Hornell Vivian Cansdale Reynolds, 98, long time resident of Hornell and Dansville, passed away Sunday (Nov. 10, 2024) at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. Born in Cohocton, NY June 18, 1926, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Mildred Smith Cansdale. Vivian had been employed at Gunlocke in Wayland for several years. She was predeceased by...
Robert Michael Histed
Nov 4, 2024
Robert (Bob) Michael Histed passed away peacefully in his home on November 4, 2024. Robert was born in Hornell, NY on January 22, 1957 to Catherine and Francis Histed. He is survived by Lorrie, his loving wife of 45 years, and 4 children: Michelle (Russ) Calanni, Anne (Heath) West, Jeremy (Christina) Histed, and Joe (Tara) Histed. He was a proud...
Coral Anne Link
Nov 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Coral Anne McNey Link shares her passing on Monday, November 4, 2024 from complications resulting from cancer treatment. She was surrounded by family. Until the end of her life, Coral maintained her love of family and friends, sense of humor, connection with those around her, and appreciation for her long life,...
Ida E. Case
Nov 3, 2024
Ida E. Case Angelica-A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher died on November 3, 2024 at her home on East Main Street in Angelica. Born November 1, 1943, in Cuba, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Fuller Patterson. On October 12, 1962 she married Donald Case who survives. Ida graduated from Angelica Central School and...
Kevin Edward Smith
Nov 2, 2024
Kevin Edward Smith 42 years old departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Burnet, Tx on September 16, 1982 the son of Debra Baker and Robert Smith Sr. He had lived in Belmont, NY most of his life. Throughout Kevin's youth he had dreams of joining the military and starting his own business. He...
Patricia Falzarano
Nov 1, 2024
Patricia Ann Westbrook Falzarano Hornell Patricia Falzarano age 80 of Fulton Street, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2024 at her home. She was born at the former Bethesda Hospital on November 8, 1943, the daughter of Stanley Westbrook and Madeline Comfort Westbrook. Pat was retired from Waken Hut where she worked in Security Department. She was predeceased by her...
Patricia Ruth Leisenring
Oct 28, 2024
Patricia Ruth Leisenring Hornell Patricia Ruth Leisenring age 85 a resident of Maple City Rehabilitation Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Monday (October 28, 2024) at UR St James Hospital. She was born in Hornell, NY on April 18, 1939 the daughter of Robert Campbell and Francis Jackson Campbell. Patricia loved to spend time listening to country music. She also...
Robert T. Winiarski
Oct 26, 2024
Robert T. Winiarski Hornell Robert T. Winiarski, 68, a resident of Washington Street, passed away Saturday (Oct. 26, 2024) at St. James Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, Bob had resided several years in Andover, prior to moving to Hornell in 2009. He had been employed as a yardman for North Main Lumber Company in Hornell for many years. He later...
Linda Z. White
Oct 26, 2024
Linda Z. White 1949-2024 Linda Zaruba (Schenk) White, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26th, joining her husband Michael, whom she lost earlier this year in April. Linda was born on February 6, 1949 in Tonawanda, NY to Helen (White) and Charles "Frank" Schenk, and was a 1967 graduate of Kenmore East High School. Following high school,...
Beverly Ann Potter
Oct 25, 2024
Beverly Ann Potter Alfred/Wellsville Beverly Ann Potter age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 25, 2024) at the Wellsville Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Haverhill, MA on April 2, 1937 the daughter of Howard Platts and Elizabeth Crosby Platts. Beverly spent most of her life in Alfred, retiring from Alfred University after many years of dedication. She...
Sylvia Jean Benjamin
Oct 22, 2024
Sylvia Benjamin (1935 - 2024) Angelica – Sylvia Jean Benjamin, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Angelica, New York, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Sylvia was born on February 21, 1935, in Angelica, the daughter of the late James and Onalee Phippen Graham. She graduated from the former Angelica Central School “Class of 1952”. Sylvia was...
Richard Douglas Dyring
Oct 20, 2024
Richard D. Dyring Hornell Richard D. Dyring, 87 a resident of Bennett Parkway, passed away Sunday (Oct. 20, 2024) at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. Born in Brooten, Minnesota June 24, 1937, he was the son of John E. and Margaret Frantz Dyring. Dick has resided in this area since 1952. He and his father operated the Towne Talk Bakery...
Gary Donald Nilson
Oct 18, 2024
Gary "Tiny" Nilson (1957-2024) The wood and road will be a quieter place without Tiny roaring. The pool players will finally have a chance to win. Tiny Nilson, 66, of Hornell, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024 while taking a break from cleaning his Road King. Tiny was born in Hornell on October 31, 1957 to...
John Charles Coates
Oct 18, 2024
John C. Coates Hornell John C. Coates, 71, a resident of Bennett Street, passed away Friday (Oct. 18, 2024) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Hornell, September 11, 1953 and had resided most all his life here. John had served in the United States Army from 1972-1979 and was passionate about his service to his country....
Justin Lee Norton
Oct 14, 2024
Justin Lee Norton Belmont Justin Lee Norton age 33, died unexpectedly on Monday (October 14, 2024) in the Town of Ischua. He was born in Dansville, NY on February 7, 1991 the son of Calvin Samuel Norton and Brenda Wesche Norton. Justin was a proud Semi-Truck Driver and was employed by Kuhnle Bros. Trucking out of Newberry, Ohio. He was...
Larry Dennis Tucker
Oct 13, 2024
Larry D. Tucker Belmont, NY – Larry D. Tucker passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on January 27, 1940, in Angelica, Larry was the son of the late Roy I. Tucker and Doris T. Aylor Tucker. Growing up during a time when hard work was not just a value; it was...
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