Obituaries
Robert George Mcelroy
Feb 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" McElroy, 84, passed away on February 15, 2025, after a brief stay at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Born in Elmira, New York, Bob built a lifelong career as a chef, beginning at the Dixie Barbecue in Elmira. His culinary journey took him to numerous restaurants throughout the region, as well as the Florida Keys and Indiana....
Concetta E. Delisa
Feb 12, 2025
Concetta E. "Connie" (Fazzone) DeLisa, 99, died on February 12, 2025. Born in Colonie, NY on June 4, 1925, she was the eldest child of the late Anthony "Tony" and Emmanula "Emma" (Greco) Fazzone, who had emigrated from southern Italy several years before her birth. The family settled in a small farmhouse her father built with his own hands, where...
Wanda M. Van Husen
Feb 9, 2025
Wanda Mildred VanHusen, age 91, of Bath, NY died February 9, 2025, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center unexpected. She was born on October 10, 1933, in Addison, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Leda Rumsey. She retired from the Steuben County Infirmary in Bath, NY. Where she was the baker for over 30 years. Wanda enjoyed spending...
Richard D. Matthews
Feb 3, 2025
Richard Duane Matthews, known affectionately by his friends and family as Walt, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at St. James Hospital. Born on April 6, 1933, in Penn Yan, NY, to Wendall and Viola Matthews, Walt lived a life filled with laughter, love, and a passion for sports that inspired those close to him. Predeceased by his wife,...
Donald Stinson
Jan 31, 2025
Donald H. Stinson, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 3, 1946, in the Town of Urbana, New York, he was the son of Glen and Mary (Shader) Stinson. He departed from this world in Corning, New York, leaving behind a legacy of love and craftsmanship that will be remembered by all...
Robert Leigh Bolling
Jan 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Leigh Bolling, 81, husband of Ruth Louise Gilbert Bolling, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Bob was a son of the late William Albert Bolling, Sr. and Frieda Helen Schwartz Bolling. Bob worked as a food inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed yard work, walking, and was a talented woodworker. Bob was...
Rena Lee Eaton
Jan 29, 2025
Bath, NY - Rena Lee Eaton, a beloved resident of Bath, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 62. Born on Saturday, September 1st, 1962, in Montour Falls, NY the daughter of Leon and Tillie Hadley, Rena was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of joy to...
Kathryn L. Short
Jan 26, 2025
Kathryn L. "Kate" Short, a beacon of love and adventure, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by family in Bath, N.Y., after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on February 19, 1958, in Corning, N.Y., Kate's life was a tapestry of joyful moments and meaningful connections, woven with the threads of her caring nature and...
Rosalie A. Mccartney
Jan 17, 2025
Rosalie A. McCartney of Bath, New York, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 66. Born July 30, 1958, in Bath, New York, she was the daughter of William and Margaret Davy. She is survived by her son John, his wife Liz, and their daughter Olivia, her siblings Stephen (Nancy) Davy, Maria (Paul) Bauter, her nephew Michael...
Paul J. Acri
Jan 17, 2025
Paul J. Acri, a beloved member of his family and friends, passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 83. A dedicated senior financial analyst at Delphi Auto Systems in Rochester, NY. Paul's career was marked by his commitment to excellence and his unwavering work ethic at Delphi and part time job at Home Depot 1273. He was...
Donald Kale Pearce
Jan 17, 2025
Donald Pearce of Big Flats passed away on Jan. 17, 2025. Don was born to the late Donald and Ruth (Gould) Pearce. Don served in the Navy on the USS Midway. He worked on the flight deck and continued his career working om airplanes at NADEP, Timco and Schweizer Aircraft. Besides airplanes, Don loved his family, friends and Harley Davidson...
Frank Lee Rounsville
Jan 13, 2025
Frank Lee Rounsville passed away on January 13, 2025, in Bath, NY. Born in Blossburg, PA, on December 30, 1948, Frank's journey through life was one marked by love and service. Frank was a graduate of Cohocton Central School and then he honorably served his country as a member of the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. His work ethic...
Richard J. Palmieri
Jan 11, 2025
Richard J. Palmieri, known to kin and comrades as Rich passed away on January 11, 2025 in Corning, NY. He was born in Hoboken, NJ on August 19, 1954, the son of Ugo and Doris Palmieri. Rich, whose life was as full and profound as the ocean he so cherished, was a steadfast member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in...
John H. Billmeyer
Jan 4, 2025
John H. Billmeyer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Bath, NY on January 4, 2025, at the age of 69, following multiple health complications. Born on August 20, 1955, in Danville, PA, John, an intelligent man. A graduate of Canton highschool and Williamsport, PA schools, John's thirst for knowledge and his pursuit of excellence were evident...
Gregory H. Makitra
Dec 24, 2024
Gregory Makitra passed away at home, on December 24th 2024. Greg was born in Bath NY on April 16, 1957 to Harry and Barbara Snell Makitra. He was a 1975 graduate of Haverling Central School. Greg was a long time employee of Acme Markets. In 1996 he enrolled in college and received his Bachelors of Arts and a Bachelor of...
Richard H. Knowles
Dec 19, 2024
Richard "Dick" Knowles of Campbell, NY passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 19, 2024, at the age of 90.Born on November 24, 1934 andraised on a dairy farm , on his 9th birthday Dick was given the responsibility of milking 3 cows every morning at 5am. That's when his life of hard work began . After graduating from...
Freida D. Fiordo
Dec 13, 2024
Freida D. Fiordo, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. Born on February 19, 1937, in Bath, NY, Freida's life was a tapestry of dedication, service, and joy that touched all who knew her. Freida's early life in Bath was marked by academic excellence. She graduated from Haverling...
Herbert N. Bonsor
Dec 12, 2024
Herbert "Herb" Bonsor passed away peacefully at his home in Bath, NY, on December 12, 2024. Herb was born on February 20, 1931, to his parents Albert and Doris Bonsor and was the younger brother to Dick and Joe. Herb was a proud graduate of Haverling High School class of 1949.Being a patriot at heart and following in his brothers'...
Raymond S. Kolodziejczak
Dec 1, 2024
Raymond Kolodziejczak, known affectionately to friends and family as "Ray," took his final, gentle bow from this world on December 1, 2024, at the ripe age of 87. Born on a sunny Friday the 13th in 1937, in the cozy town of Hammondsport, NY, Ray decided to hang his hat one last time in the very place he first tipped...
Carrie Jayne (Sprague) Olds
Dec 1, 2024
Carrie Jayne (Sprague) Olds Born June 1st, 1973 in Pensacola, Fl. to Pete and Katherine ( Honeyman )Sprague. Carrie graduated from Haverling Central School in 1991 and currently lived in Illinois. Carrie passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 1st, 2024, at 51. Carrie is pre- deceased by her maternal grandparents Kenneth and Jayne Honeyman, paternal grandmother Florence Early...
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