Obituaries
Richard W. Kelley
Sep 23, 2021
Richard (Rick) Kelley died accidentally at his home in Wheeler (Prattsburgh), NY on September 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lynda Mann Kelley, son Richard H. Kelley (Suzanne), Wheeler, NY, and grandson Nicholas Richard Kelley, Rougemont, NC. Rick was born in Jamestown, NY. He was a graduate of Hammondsport High School Class of 1968 and Alfred State College...
Seleta A. Smith
Sep 19, 2021
Seleta Ann Smith, age 74 passed away September 19 th , 2021 following a long illness. She was born in Bath, NY. She was the daughter of Russell and Harriet (Bates) Haley. Seleta was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She retired from the Steuben County Healthcare Facility after 32 years as a LPN. She was an awesome grandmother,...
Margaret Pribble
Sep 15, 2021
Margaret (Rauscher) Pribble was born January 28, 1929 to Bertha and Elmer (West Leyden, NY), and she was a force to be reckoned with from that day forward until September 15, 2021 (Arkport, NY). Marg and husband Mike (Phillip) were a power couple for 60 years as they built their horse farm and many fond memories for all of snowmobiling,...
Dorothy Jacobs
Sep 14, 2021
Dorothy "Bunny" Jacobs, age 75, of Bath, NY died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born in Pensacola, FL on June 8, 1946. Bunny achieved a Bachelor's Degree from Nazareth College in Kentucky and her Master's Degree from Elmira College. She was a retired First Grade Teacher from the Bath Central School District and enjoyed...
James Bochicchio
Sep 13, 2021
On Monday, September 13, 2021, James Bochicchio, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 73. James was born on December 18, 1947 in Bermuda to Charles and Mildred (Bilacic) Bochicchio. He is a U.S. Army veteran. He also served in the Virginia Air National Guard. As a Metrologist, James helped maintain and design critical energy and environmental...
Gary W. Desmarais
Sep 8, 2021
Gary Wayne Desmarais, 74 of Bath, NY passed away in his home on September 8, 2021. Gary was born to Edward and Lily (Landry) Desmarais on December 18, 1946 in Peekskill, NY. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the Air Force and worked for Local 1783 for many years. Gary is survived by his sister June Tompkins and many...
Rebecca A. Sodeman
Sep 7, 2021
Rebecca A. Sodeman, 52 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband, Scott Sodeman; two sons, Christopher and Tyler Sodeman, her granddaughter, Cerissa Sodeman-Hoad, her mother, Frances; sisters, Michelle, Barbara and Margaret and aunts, nephews and nieces. She loved her granddaughter, Cerissa, more than life itself. She loved her husband and...
Gordon Lee Hawthorne
Sep 2, 2021
Gordon Lee Hawthorne, age 61, of Bath, NY died Thursday September 2, 2021 at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1959 in Troy, Pennsylvania the son of Gerald (Deceased) and Phyllis (Pratt) Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughter Cathy (Jonathan) and granddaughter Sophia Olszewski of Waynesville, OH, daughter...
Roberta Jane Rook
Sep 2, 2021
Roberta "Berty" Jane Rook, 77, of Bath, New York, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her immediate family and loved ones on September 2, 2021. She is survived by her children; Steve (Amy) Buchanan of Rochester, Ted Rook Jr. of Springwater, Paula Gleason of Ilion, Jenny (Phil) Alvord of Canisteo, Pam (Grady) Reppert of Cohocton, Sheryl Rook (Bill)...
Laverne Harold 'Vern' Billings
Sep 1, 2021
LaVerne Harold Billings , age 90, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on September 1, 2021. Vern was born November 30, 1930 in Avoca, New York, but he grew up and attended school in Bath, New York. After highschool, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he received a degree...
Michael G. Wilcox
Sep 1, 2021
Michael Wilcox's love of adventure was boundless. He was an avid Yankee, Giants and Syracuse fan. He loved baseball, music, a good cigar, sharing stories of his adventures to Italy, England, cross-country trips, visiting the Badlands and, of course, penguins. Like curious George, he always wanted to know everything about whatever he saw, touched or tasted. The kitchen was therapy...
John L. Slowinski
Aug 30, 2021
John L. Slowinski, age 80, of Savona, NY died Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He retired from NYSDOT as a Heavy Equipment Operator. There will be no services. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Finger Lakes SPCA if you so choose.
Vera E. Robbins
Aug 29, 2021
Vera E. Robbins left us on August 29, 2021 after a brief illness. Vera was born August 31, 1923 to Gladys and Homer Thayer. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Albert, sister Jeanne Cleland; two sons, Matthew and Michael McConnell and a grandson Lucas McConnell. She enjoyed a long active life. Loved snowmobiling, riding scooters and especially playing cards...
Nancy Watson
Aug 26, 2021
Nancy Watson, age 79, of Beaver Dams, NY and long time former resident of Wheeler, NY died Friday, August 26, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born in Bath, NY January 1, 1942, the daughter of the late Clair W. and Fanny I. (Lee) Fries. Following her retirement from Philip's Lighting Co., Nancy enjoyed spending...
Joshua L. Reed
Aug 22, 2021
Joshua L. Reed, age 42, of Campbell, NY died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1978, in Hornell, NY the son of Jeffery Newman and the late Diane Reed Hakes. Joshua was a devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his father Jeffery Newman; his...
Anne L. Harrian
Aug 8, 2021
Anne L. Harrian, age 98, of Painted Post, NY and formerly of Bath, died Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Steuben Center in Bath. Mrs. Harrian was born in Chicago, IL on March 24, 1923, the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Zawada) Zientko. Mrs. Harrian was a parishioner of Sts. Isidore & Maria Torribia in Bradford, NY. She had worked...
June H. Cheplick
Aug 7, 2021
June Cheplick, 91, of Bath, died at her home on Saturday August 7, 2021 after a brief stay at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira. Betty June Haymond was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on Feb 23, 1930 to Mark and Helen Haymond. She graduated from Weston High school and Fairmont State College before marrying Frank Fox in 1952. While living...
Robert M Townsend
Aug 4, 2021
Robert M. Townsend, age 85, of Bath died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Robert was born July 26, 1936 in Wheeler, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Walker) Townsend. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dollie Townsend and brother, William Townsend,...
Miner A. Curtis
Aug 4, 2021
Miner A. Curtis VII May 18, 1943 - August 4, 2021 Miner passed away peacefully on August 4th at the VA hospital in Bath, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Hornell and grew up in Bath, and graduated from Haverling High School. He ventured out to Illinois with his two best friends Bob and Doug to work...
Sue M Jones
Aug 4, 2021
Sue M. Jones (Woolever/Alger) went peacefully home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2021. Born August 20, 1931 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Gladys (Jones) Alger. Surviving are her four loving children, (2 sons & 2 daughters) Richard P. Woolever (Debra), & Robert C. Woolever, Kim P. Austin (David) and Lynn...
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