Obituaries

Janet Louise Bockus

Janet Louise Bockus

Sep 12, 2020

Janet Louise (Whitney) Bockus, age 49, of Bath, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born May 19, 1971 in Bath, NY the daughter of the late W. Larry and Mabel (Bixby) Whitney. Janet was a graduate of Hammondsport Central School and Niagara University. Janet had worked at WalMart, McDonald's and K-Mart, in personnel. She enjoyed traveling...

Leon E. Koperczak

Leon E. Koperczak

Sep 11, 2020

Leon E. Koperczak died unexpectedly Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home in Campbell. He was born on November 27, 1920 to Leon Sr and Anna (Grzedieniak) Koperczak in Newark, New Jersey. Leon almost recognized his dream of celebrating at his 100th birthday party. Leon graduated from Campbell Central School in 1940 (after also attending school in Bradford and Savona)...

Casimir Stanley Skrocki

Casimir Stanley Skrocki

Sep 10, 2020

Casimir Stanley Skrocki, age 100, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020 after a long illness. He was at home with his daughter Beverly. Cas, as he was called, was the son of Antoni and Maryanna (Sierak) Skrocki on Saturday, August 7, 1920 in Utica, NY. Cas graduated in June of 1938 from Utica Free Academy...

Jean L. Barnes

Jean L. Barnes

Sep 6, 2020

Jean L. Barnes, age 87, of Corning, NY died Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Absolute Care-Three Rivers nursing facility. She was born January 11, 1933 in Ithaca, NY the daughter of the late Leon and Blanche (Houghtaling) Smith. Jean was an avid crocheter, making dolls and doll clothing as gifts for everyone. She was a member of the Christian...

Levi H. Weaver

Levi H. Weaver

Aug 28, 2020

Levi H. Weaver, age 89, died peacefully early in the morning on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was born in Neffsville, PA on April 1, 1931, the son of Levi M and Elsie (Nolt) Weaver. Levi learned both faith and farming from his parents. In 1955 he moved to Bath, NY along with his wife Mildred and 2 children to...

Robert James Durocher

Robert James Durocher

Aug 18, 2020

Robert J. Durocher, age 75, of Bath, NY and formerly of Rochester, NY died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Bath V.A.M.C. He was born in Rochester, NY on December 15, 1944, the son of the late Robert J. and Beverly (Hanlon) Durocher. He was an Army Veteran. Robert is survived by his siblings; Dennis Durocher, Charles Durocher, Patricia Durocher...

Richard O. Graham

Richard O. Graham

Aug 5, 2020

Richard Oscar Graham, 56, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born April 16, 1964 in Urbana, NY to Richard and Rita (Teed) Graham. Richard graduated from Hammondsport High School in 1982. He was a self-employed contractor for most of his working life, hanging dry wall and showing to be a skilled carpenter. He loved NASCAR, football-...

Susie L. 'Susan' Teauhey

Susie L. 'Susan' Teauhey

Aug 4, 2020

Susie Lee (Jackson) Teauhey, 79, of Bath, New York, passed into the Arms of Jesus Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Susie was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to James and Anna Jackson on May 22nd, 1941. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1958. She went on to earn a certificate in Criminology from Southwest Texas...

Matthew F. Cacace

Matthew F. Cacace

Aug 2, 2020

Matthew Francis Cacace, 86, of Campbell, New York passed away peacefully Sunday August 2, 2020 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, Penn Yan, New York. Matt was born in Brooklyn, New York to Gaetano and Rose Maresca Cacace on September 9, 1933. As a young boy, Matt attended St. Ephrem Catholic Academy in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn prior to the family moving...

William Lambert Austin

William Lambert Austin

Jul 27, 2020

William "Bill" Lambert Austin, 76, passed peacefully in Golden Valley, MN on July 27, 2020. Bill was born June 28, 1944 in Dover, DE and felt most at home in Bath, NY. He was a lifelong science and technology aficionado, motorsports enthusiast, and avid gardener. Survived by children: Ian Pratt (Wendy), Ivan Austin (Gretchen), Hayley Kerr (Zach), Traci DeMarais (Dylan),...

James Hubert Stevens

James Hubert Stevens

Jul 27, 2020

James H. Stevens, age 87, of Bath, NY passed away on Monday July 27, 2020 at the Bath VAMC after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 6, 1933 in State College, PA, the son of the late James and Margaret (Spicer) Stevens. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Jim was the owner and operator of Keuka...

Barbara A. Prossick

Barbara A. Prossick

Jul 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Brady Prossick, age 81, of Campbell, NY passed away on July 27th, 2020 with family and her priest, Father Patrick Connor, at her side. Barb was born in Corning, NY to John F. And Mary E. Brady on February 5th, 1939. She attended St. Mary's in Corning and graduated from CFA. Barb worked at and retired from Corning...

L. Ronald Nielsen

L. Ronald Nielsen

Jul 25, 2020

L. Ronald Nielsen, 91, of Bath, NY died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1928 in Prattsburgh, NY the son of the late Niels Leman and Dorothy (Boudman) Nielsen. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Nielsen owned and operated Ronnie's Atlantic in the village of Bath...

Thomas Ryan Peasley

Thomas Ryan Peasley

Jul 21, 2020

Thomas R. Peasley, age 81, of Rochester, NY, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 peacefully at his nieces home in Cohocton, NY. Mr. Peasley was born in Rochester, NY on October 25, 1938. He served in the Peace Corps in India and also was a US Army and Army Reserves Veteran. He had worked at URMC in medical equipment procurement. Mr....

Eugene L. Liquori Jr.

Eugene L. Liquori Jr.

Jul 19, 2020

Eugene L. Liquori Jr. Beloved father, second husband, step father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Eugene L. Liquori, passed away on Sunday, July 19 at the Robert Packer Hospital at the age of 92. Gene was born April 7, 1928, in Elmira, NY the son of Eugene L. Sr. and Louise (Domicone) Liquori. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Fellows Liquori...

Karen Sue Pickard

Karen Sue Pickard

Jul 13, 2020

Karen Sue Pickard, age 50, of Bath, New York, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Corning Hospital. She was born June 20, 1970 in the town of Urbana, the daughter of Robert E. and Elizabeth G. (Fisk) Smith. Karen worked for Steuben County as a Social Welfare Examiner. She loved quilting. Karen enjoyed life and everyone around her....

Clifford F. Whitehead Jr.

Clifford F. Whitehead Jr.

Jul 11, 2020

Clifford F. 'Butch' Whitehead Jr., age 74, of Campbell, NY died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on April 29, 1946, the son of the late Clifford Sr. and Grace (Nesbitt) Whitehead. Butch was a Registered Nurse and retired in 2010 as Supervisor at the Corning Hospital, after 34 years of...

William Anthony Bryant

William Anthony Bryant

Jul 7, 2020

William Anthony Bryant, age 61, of Bath, NY died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at home. He was born August 10, 1958 in Rochester, NY, the son of Joseph Bryant Sr. and Winnie Mae Thomas. Mr. Bryant had worked as a Landscaper and Contractor in past years. He was an Army Veteran. Services will be held at the convenience of the...

Virginia K. House

Virginia K. House

Jun 29, 2020

Virginia K. House, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born October 27, 1943 in Bath, NY, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Ackerson. She worked for several lawyers and judges throughout Bath and Hammondsport and she ended her career working for Judge McCarthy. She is predeceased by her...

Ellen Benedict

Ellen Benedict

Jun 13, 2020

Ellen Benedict, age 87, of Bath, NY died June 13, 2020 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born in Bath, NY, July 17, 1932 the daughter of Harry M. and Alta (Strong) Sullivan. Mrs. Benedict had worked at Westinghouse in Bath. She enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband...