Obituaries

Shirley B. Sheils

Shirley B. Sheils

Oct 28, 2025

Bath – Shirley Bedner Sheils, 77, passed away on October 28, 2025. Shirley was born on November 30, 1947, in the most memorable of ways, in her late parents, Edward and Lillian (Trusievitz) Bedner’s car, at the four corners in Savona, NY. Shirley was married to the love of her life and best friend, Lyman Sheils, Jr., for 58 beautiful...

Jan Cornaire

Jan Cornaire

Oct 23, 2025

Jan Cornaire, a cherished soul whose warmth and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Bath, NY. She was born on February 19, 1956, in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of Lee and Mary Lou Cornaire.

Jan is survived by her adoring father, Lee P. Cornaire, and her beloved children: Justin (Corey)...

Judith Myers

Judith Myers

Oct 21, 2025

Judith A. Myers, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Dansville, NY. Born on August 14, 1954, Judith's life was a testament to the love and joy she brought to those around her. Her warm spirit and generous heart left an indelible mark on her community, family, and friends.

A graduate of Alfred State College, Judith devoted her professional life...

Ralph Stevens Jr.

Ralph Stevens Jr.

Oct 20, 2025

Ralph V. Stevens Jr., 90 years of age, passed away peacefully in his home on 10/20/2025. He was known as "the flower guy" for many years in Campbell, NY.

He enlisted in the Army and was honored to serve his country during the Korean Conflict. He served from Sept. 1954 to Sept 1956 and then rushed home to marry his...

Patricia H. Crippen

Patricia H. Crippen

Oct 20, 2025

Our beloved Patricia Faye Hutt Crippen, 89, resident of Bath, NY, went to be with our Lord on October 20, 2025.

She was born at home near Ridgeley, WV in 1935, and the 4th of 9 children, born to Mary and George Hutt.

Pat went to elementary school in Ridgeley, graduating from high school in 1953.

She moved to Bath, NY several years...

Karen English

Karen English

Oct 17, 2025

Karen L. Monterville English passed away to be with our Lord on October 17, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1945 in Waterloo, NY the daughter of the late Roy and Violet (Pollard) Monterville.

Karen was a Licensed Hairdresser after graduating from Continental Beauty School of Rochester, NY in April of 1982, with outstanding recognition to the culture of...

Donna Andrews

Donna Andrews

Oct 7, 2025

Donna H. Andrews, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Elmira, NY, at the age of 79. Born on June 27, 1946, in Hornell, NY, Donna lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a courageous spirit that touched all who knew her.

Donna, as she was affectionately known, spent her working years as...

Donna Joy Matter

Donna Joy Matter

Oct 6, 2025

Donna Joy Matter, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 53, in Kanona, NY. Born on January 6, 1972, in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor Grover. Donna's journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness.

Donna, known affectionately by her friends and family, navigated life with a radiant smile that could light...

Gil

Gil

Oct 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gilbert "Gil" FerrisMay 25, 1936- October 2, 2025

Gilbert Hall Ferris, a beloved husband, father, educator, counselor, and community leader, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, humor, and compassion.

Born in 1936 in a house across from the post office in Bath, NY, Gil grew up surrounded by family including his parents...

Jean Peacock

Jean Peacock

Sep 29, 2025

Jean M. Peacock, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 95 in Bath, New York. Born on January 16, 1930, in Campbell, New York, the daughter of Minor and Ruby (Putman) DuVall, Jean's life was a journey of joy, commitment, and service, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion...

Joan Hough

Joan Hough

Sep 29, 2025

Joan Marie Hough, née., Thompson, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Vegas, NV surrounded by family after a long, courageous and resilient battle with weakness and dementia on September 29th, 2025. Joan is the daughter of David Sr. and Jessie (Payne) Thompson and was born alongside her beloved identical twin sister, Joanne Smailt, on February 4th, 1941,...

Jennie Kapral

Jennie Kapral

Sep 26, 2025

Jennie Kapral of Campbell NY, died Friday, September 26, at the age of 101.

She was born on June 19, 1924, in Columbia, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Kropewnicka) Poplaski.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Campbell of Savona, NY, and Connie Feehan of Corning, NY., her daughter-in-law, Diane...

Isaac Houghtaling

Isaac Houghtaling

Sep 18, 2025

Isaac W. Houghtaling, affectionately known as Ike by those who knew him best, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Elmira, NY, at the venerable age of 97. Born on November 15, 1927, in Hornell, NY, the son of Isaac and Blanche (Elster) Houghtaling, Ike lived a life marked by dedication, humor, and service, touching the lives of many...

Richard J. Gardiner

Richard J. Gardiner

Sep 10, 2025

Richard J. Gardiner, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Richard, often known to his friends and family as simply Richard, was born on May 30, 1947, and throughout his life, he exemplified the virtues of kindness, dedication, and love. Richard was the father of James (Gala) Gardiner of Defrost, WI, Jeanette (George) Anderson of...

Leonard Albert Mallozzi

Leonard Albert Mallozzi

Aug 30, 2025

Leonard Albert Mallozzi was born on April 5, 1955 in Utica, NY to Albert and Beverly (Cook) Mallozzi, who predeceased him. Len grew up in Utica, New York, hanging out and working at his father’s garage with siblings and close friends. It was an adventure and a privilege for him.

After graduation from high school, Len joined the U.S. Army, where...

Kathleen Jones

Kathleen Jones

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen Marie Jones, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Bath, New York. Born on February 29, 1964, in Georgetown, Canada the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Ann (Ward) MacIntyre. She was a cherished wife to Daniel Jones, a devoted mother to Samantha Burdon (Kevin Kamuda), and a doting grandmother to Victor, Leo, Oliver, and Arthur. Her sister,...

Fred

Fred

Aug 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arthur Frederick Goossen, known to many as Fred, the Goose, or the man with the mustache. Fred departed this life suddenly August 19th, 2025 at the age of 78 at his home on Keuka Lake. Born in Gloversville, NY on May 22, 1947 to Kathleen and Theodore Goossen, Fred...

Tink

Tink

Aug 17, 2025

Ellsworth Walter Beckman Jr., affectionately known as “Tink,” passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 85 in Bath, NY, surrounded by his loving family and angel caregivers. Born in Front Royal, Virginia, on May 19, 1940, Tink was the eldest of three children born to Evelyn Boyd Beckman and Ellsworth Walter Beckman Sr. He moved to...

Susan L. Ferrell

Susan L. Ferrell

Aug 11, 2025

Susan “Sue” L. Ferrell, 62, of Avoca, NY, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on October 30, 1962, Sue lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Sue was a dedicated bus driver for 30 years with the Avoca Central School District, where she cared deeply for the students she transported and formed lasting friendships along the...

James W. Arnold

James W. Arnold

Aug 11, 2025

James W. Arnold, a man of exceptional kindness, passed away on August 11, 2025, at his home in Bath, NY. Born on May 11, 1957, in Batavia, NY, James lived a life characterized by warmth, generosity, and an ever-present friendly disposition that touched the lives of many. James grew up in Batavia, the cherished son of Robert James and Dorothy...