Obituaries

Carol Allard

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

Lee Phillip Cornaire

Lee Phillip Cornaire

Jun 9, 2026

Lee Phillip Cornaire, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Elmira, New York, at the age of 90.

He was born on May 23, 1936, in Cape Vincent, New York, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Aubertine) Cornaire.

Lee graduated as Salutatorian from Cape Vincent Central School in 1954, an early reflection of his discipline and dedication. He went on to attend...

Donald Andrew Hutches

Donald Andrew Hutches

Jun 5, 2026

Donald Andrew Hutches


Donald Hutches peacefully passed away on June 5, 2026. Don was born on January 10, 1942, to Marion A. and Leona May Fulford Hutches in their family home on Hutches Road, Mt. Washington, in the Town of Urbana.


While growing up on the family farm, Don became an active member of the local 4-H chapter...

Paul Leo Trubic

Paul Leo Trubic

Jun 4, 2026

Paul Leo Trubic, who was born on April 21, 1949, in Kane, Pennsylvania, and passed away on June 4, 2026, in Bath, New York, is remembered with love and respect for the life he lived, the family he cherished, and the many interests that brought him joy.He served his country honorably as a United States Marine Vietnam Veteran, a distinction...

Jacalyn Loraine Remmers

Jacalyn Loraine Remmers

Jun 2, 2026

Jacalyn Loraine Remmers (Howe) passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a prolonged hospitalization at Houston Methodist Hospital. She courageously battled neuromyelitis optica and its complications for 24 years. Her husband, Pat, and daughter, Crissy, were at her side.

Born in Bath, New York, on March 25, 1952, Jackie was the daughter of Russell and Mildred (Ackley) Howe. She...

Anna Mae Walker

Anna Mae Walker

May 23, 2026

Anna Mae Marie Walker, known to many as Anna Mae, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Bath, New York, at the age of 103, after a life that was as full of laughter as it was of love. She was born on July 29, 1922, in Farnhamville, Iowa, the daughter of Benedict J. and Luella (Kruse) Kolbe.

Anna...