Obituaries
Leonard C. Gardner
Aug 31, 2026
Leonard C. Gardner, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home, attended by his loving wife, Bonnie after a long illness. Born on September 29, 1941, in Lockport, NY and grew up in the small town of Corfu, NY, Leonard was a man of many talents and passions, whose life was a testament to...
Deborah A. Seager
Aug 29, 2026
Deborah A. Seager, age 67, of Bath, NY died Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Taylor Health Center in Bath. She was born March 24, 1959 in Bath, NY the daughter of Richard and Marguerite (Watson) Seager.Deborah was a US Marine Corps Veteran. She had worked as a Corrections Officer at the Steuben County Jail and later worked at the...
Michael J. Kenville
Aug 27, 2026
Michael J. Kenville passed away at home on August 27, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. He attended school in Bath and was a graduate of Haverling Central School. He resided in Savona, NY and drove 10 wheeler for the Town of Urbana and then Leo Dickson and Sons.Mike was predeceased by his mother Trudy L. Kenville and grandparents, Robert and...
Sherman H. Wheeler
Aug 24, 2026
Sherman H. Wheeler, 74, passed away on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 4, 1951, to Ivan Emerson Wheeler and Christine Rachel Hamm Wheeler.
Sherman was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished brother, and dear friend to many. Above all else, Sherman was a faithful servant of...
Jean K. Morse-Jackson
Aug 15, 2026
Jean Kay Morse-Jackson, 87, of Bath, New York, entered eternal life on August 15, 2026. She was born December 17, 1938, the second daughter of Clifford Monroe Morse and May Frank Read Morse, and was a lifelong resident of Bath.
After graduating from Haverling High School, Jean attended Rochester Institute of Technology, studying culinary arts. She spent many years serving...
Carol Allard
Aug 11, 2026
Carol (Madigan) Allard of Bath, NY passed away on August 11, 2026 following a lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer. Carol was born in 1957 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of Alfred and Marie (McNamara) Madigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ed Madigan, sister Jean Robertson, niece Lisa Welch and nephew Kevin Welch.
Carol is survived...
Susan Goodrich
Aug 9, 2026
Susan Marie Applebee-Goodrich, 61, of Prattsburgh, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 09, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 21, 1965, in Montour Falls, NY.
Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an avid outdoorswoman who loved to hunt, fish, and travel. Above...
Robert Walter Abbey Sr.
Aug 8, 2026
Robert Walter Abbey, Senior, August 19, 1936-August 8, 2026 of Bath, NY. Son of Warren R. Abbey and Catharine Ward Abbey. Bob graduated from Haverling High School of Bath in 1954 and entered the U.S. Navy where he served for four years. Serving aboard the U.S. Missouri and the U.S. Iowa, Naval Admiral Fleet Ships during the Suez Canal and...
Lucile Dixon Knapp
Aug 5, 2026
Lucy passed away on Augus 5, 2026. She was a resident of Bath and the Town of Urbana for 98 years. During those years she impacted many, many people. She believed in the example of being a good person. As the owner of Lucy Knapp Real Estate, Lucy was honest and dedicated to helping people. She wanted everyone to have...
Elin L. Peterson
Aug 1, 2026
Elin L. Peterson, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, with her two beloved daughters by her side.
Elin was born in Elmira, NY, on September 8, 1946, to Theodore and Ruth Peterson, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brother, Donald Peterson, and her grandson, Conner Abidin. She graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1964...
Ruth M. Mehr
Jul 28, 2026
Heaven gained another Angel on Tuesday July 28th when Ruth Mehr passed away at Corning hospital. Predeceased by the love of her life, George Mehr, her parents, and her 3 siblings. Survived by her children, Marilyn and Brother Kenny, grandchildren Candace, Kara (Dan), and Ken, and great grandchildren Avery, Karena, Aubrey and Mira, among many other family and friends.
Ruth...
Angie Wagner
Jul 26, 2026
Angie Ordway Wagner passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the Steuben Center in Bath.
Angie was born on December 26, 1957. She was a devoted wife, a dedicated employee, and a woman whose kindness and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.
For more than 40 years, Angie worked as a housekeeper at the Bath National Hotel. She...
Larry Andrus
Jul 20, 2026
Lawrence W. "Larry" Andrus, age 80, of Bath, New York, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026.
Larry was born on April 25, 1946, in Hornell, New York, to Carl and Mary (Mieczko) Andrus. As the oldest of six children, he naturally became the big brother everyone looked up to. His wisdom, quiet intelligence, and kind heart made him a...
Chris Sutton
Jul 15, 2026
William Christopher “Chris” Sutton
Chris Sutton departed this world for the next, very unexpectedly, on July 15, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1962 to Anita (Cook) Sutton and William Sutton in Corning, NY.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Clifford and Rachael Sutton, and Raymond and Estella Cook, along with faither-in-law Ed Pigford.
He is...
Judith Ann O'Brochta
Jul 12, 2026
Judith "Judy" O'Brochta, 82, of Hammondsport, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on July 17, 1943, in Hammondsport, Judy was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of Hammondsport Central School. Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time with friends and family and creating memories through shared experiences, laughter, and adventures.
During her...
Mark W. Dildine
Jul 9, 2026
Mark W. Dildine (72), of Bath, NY died peacefully surrounded by family July 9th, 2026 at Arnot Health Center, Elmira, NY after a recurring illness.
He was born in Bath, NY (April 1, 1954), and lived there most of his life, loving upstate New York, especially for it’s proximity to family and abundant fishing spots. Mark was a graduate of Haverling...
Sharon Elaine (Towner) Hellem
Jun 28, 2026
Sharon Elaine (Towner) Hellem, 82, of Bath, New York, passed away on June 28, 2026, in Bath, New York.
Sharon was born on June 23, 1944, in Bath, New York, the daughter of Richard Frank Towner and Eleanor Ida (Field) Towner. She lived her life with a gentle spirit, a caring heart, and a deep devotion to the people she loved....
Kathryn A. Muller
Jun 21, 2026
Kathryn "Kate" Muller, lovingly known by many as "the Commissioner," passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma).
Born on August 24, 1959, Kate was a lifelong member of the Steuben County community and someone who left a lasting impression everywhere she went. She graduated from Haverling High...
John Cooper Bryson Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
John Cooper Bryson Jr., affectionately known as John to his many friends and loved ones, is a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and community spirit. Born in the historic town of Bath, John's journey began in the embrace of the Bryson Hotel during the memorable flood of 1934, marking the start of...
Claudia J. Hall
Jun 12, 2026
Claudia J. Hall, born July 9, 1945, in Bath, New York, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Penn Yan, New York. Claudia lived a life marked by warmth, devotion, hard work, and a deep love for her family and community. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her.
Claudia shared 25 wonderful years with her loving companion,...
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