Obituaries

Anthony Joseph Rechichi Jr.

Anthony Joseph Rechichi Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

Anthony Joseph (Joe) Rechichi Jr., 84, of Bath, NY left this world for heaven on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Joe was born on 6/21/37 in Hornell to Anthony J. Sr. and Dorthy Rechichi. Joe married Mary G. Urlaub on 5/4/57 in Omaha, NE. Joe and Mary enjoyed a long wonderful life together for nearly 65 years. Joe served 20 years...

James R. 'Jd' Dluhos

James R. 'Jd' Dluhos

Jan 31, 2022

James R. "JD" Dluhos, age 69, of Savona, NY died Monday, January 31, 2022 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. James was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 28, 1952, the son of Micheal and Delores (Benyak) Dluhos. He had worked at many contracting jobs locally. He is survived by and loved very much by his wife of...

Helen Margurite Pilon

Helen Margurite Pilon

Jan 29, 2022

Helen M Wolf Pilon, age 82, passed away on January 29, 2022. Born January 4, 1940 to Charles and Alice (Smith) Wolf Sr. in Dansville, NY. Helen is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Pilon, her parents, and brothers, John & Charles Wolf. Helen is survived by siblings Ronald Wolf of Florida, David Wolf of Dansville, NY, and Linda...

Debra L. Loucks

Debra L. Loucks

Jan 26, 2022

It is with very sad hearts that we announce that our beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt, Debra L. Loucks, entered the gates of heaven on January 26, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debra was born September 29, 1957 in Bath, N.Y. to Robert and Janet (Stone) Dolliver. In addition to her devoted husband, Edwin F. Loucks,...

Robert L. Moran

Robert L. Moran

Jan 25, 2022

In loving memory of Robert L. Moran. He was an Army Veteran and worked many years with the Laborers International Union of North America Local 785 which he was a member of for 57 years. He passed peacefully on January 25, 2022 in Zephyrhills, FL. He will be remembered by his four loving children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and his many grandchildren....

Matthew P. Zyla

Matthew P. Zyla

Jan 23, 2022

Matthew P. Zyla, age 68, of Savona, NY passed away January 23, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Matthew was born May 20, 1953 in Bath, NY. He loved eating out, going to Casinos, hunting and spending time with family. He moved to Rochester at 18 to find work, and became a security guard for DuPont, and a truck driver for...

Robert S. Brown

Robert S. Brown

Jan 21, 2022

Robert S. Brown, 91, of Montour Falls, NY, died January 21, 2022. He will be buried in the Bath National Cemetery with Military Honors. He is survived by; Myrna D Brown, wife- maiden name- Itterman, children, Douglas R. Brown, Laura A. Wright (Brown), Pamela J. Brown, Gary A. Brown.

Kristy K. Snyder

Kristy K. Snyder

Jan 17, 2022

Kristy Kaye Snyder, age 41, of Lindley NY passed away unexpectedly at home on January 17, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving mother Karen Hojnoski and father Loren Snyder and also her loving grandmothers Shirley Snyder and Jerri Empey and her sister Stephanie Dean. She is survived by her children; William Borden, Brady Hoffman and Beau Brown and 2...

Roger A. Ruest

Roger A. Ruest

Jan 6, 2022

Roger A. Ruest, age 81, of Avoca, New York, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Roger was born February 8, 1940 in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Clovis and Marie (Dumais) Ruest. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Roger retired from Mercury Aircraft of Hammondsport, NY. He was...

Richard Paul Millhollen

Richard Paul Millhollen

Jan 5, 2022

Richard P. MILLHOLLEN, 89, recently of Horseheads, formerly a long-time resident of Tyrone, passed away Jan. 5, 2022 at the Bath VAMC. Dick was born Dec. 20, 1932, to Irene Millhollen. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, stationed in Baumholder, Germany. After their marriage in 1955, Dick and his wife Betty spent several years...

Hollis E. Fenton

Hollis E. Fenton

Dec 28, 2021

Hollis "Hollie " Fenton 78, of Bath NY, passed away Tuesday, December 28 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY . Hollis was born August 20, 1943 in Williamsport PA to parents Clifford and Laura (Strivings) Fenton. Hollis was raised in Bath, NY by his paternal grandmother Jessie Fenton after his parents were killed in a car accident. Hollis attended...

Charles R. Gay

Charles R. Gay

Dec 18, 2021

Charles R. Gay, 77, more commonly known as Buck, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 after a long illness at the Taylor Health Center. He was born in Bath, NY on 11/12/44 and has been a long term resident of Bath. Buck attended school in Prattsburgh, NY. He was proud of his military service in the US Army and served...

Keith Alan Gustin

Keith Alan Gustin

Dec 11, 2021

Keith Alan Gustin, 69, of Hammondsport NY left his body on December 10th at his home in the arms of his beloved wife of 45 years, Bonnie Beckman Gustin. Keith was born in Elmira NY to Wayne Harold Gustin and Christine Ethel Kimber on April 8, 1952. He went to high school in Elmira and graduated from Southside in 1970....

Spencer Conklin

Spencer Conklin

Dec 10, 2021

Spencer Conklin, age 60, of Bath, NY, went home to his Lord in heaven on December 10, 2021. He was born in Bath, NY on October 3, 1961 the son of the late Earl Jack Jr. and Margaret'Peggy' (Riley) Conklin. Spence was a man of unshaken faith and attended The First Presbyterian Church of Bath. He was a member of...

Gerald Ronald Hewitt

Gerald Ronald Hewitt

Dec 10, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Hewitt, age 80, of Bath, NY went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born on June 9, 1941 in Blossburg, PA. He graduated high school in 1960 when he joined the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Jerry drove tractor trailers across the country for...

Deborah J. Margeson

Deborah J. Margeson

Dec 9, 2021

Deborah J (Smalt) Margeson went home to be with the Lord on December 9th 2021 at the age of 67. She was the daughter of predeceased Gordon Smalt and Edna (House) Deborah met the love of her life William (Bill) Margeson and married on November 4th 1972. Together they had four wonderful children; daughter Marcia M. Margeson & Daniel Stickler,...

Robert W. Jones

Robert W. Jones

Dec 8, 2021

Robert W Jones, died December 8, 2021. Born in 1934 in Bath as one of 5 children to Leo D and Nancy R Jones of Bath,Robert, like his parents, was a steady contributor to his home region. He graduated from Haverling in1952 as salutatorian, went to Cornell on a scholarship, but then followed his instincts and joined the NewYork State...

Robert W. Jones

Robert W. Jones

Dec 8, 2021

Robert W Jones, died December 8, 2021. Born in 1934 in Bath as one of 5 children to Leo D and Nancy R Jones of Bath, Robert, like his parents, was a steady contributor to his home region. He graduated from Haverling in 1952 as salutatorian, went to Cornell on a scholarship, but then followed his instincts and joined the...

David M. Hobbs

David M. Hobbs

Dec 7, 2021

David M Hobbs (Hobbsie) - Born 7/14/1959 (Age 62) in the town of Bath, NY to Gerald and Dorothy (Dickie) Hobbs. David graduated from Haverling High School in 1977. He had worked many jobs over the years, most of his career was spent at Superior Energy retiring in 2019 after 33 years, and multiple roles with the company. After a...

Christine A. Lavarnway

Christine A. Lavarnway

Dec 3, 2021

Christine LaVarnway, 74, died 12/3/2021 at Arnot after a short illness. She was born in Bath to John and Ruth Bancroft. After graduating Haverling in 1965 she started her career in Family Court, retiring in 1997. In 1967 she married the love of her life, Chuck. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle and her extended family, Sara (Joe) Machuga,...