Obituaries

Rita Yorski Bocek

Rita Yorski Bocek

Feb 8, 2020

Rita Yorski Bocek passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in her home in Longmont, Colorado, in the presence of her children. She was born on June 30, 1932, to Anthony Yorski, Sr., and Sarafina Zalewski Yorski in Bradford, NY. She was the middle child among her sisters, Helen, Marion, and Felicia, and her brother, Anthony, Jr., all of...

Betty Jean Rumsey

Betty Jean Rumsey

Feb 5, 2020

Betty Rumsey of Bath, NY passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5th at home under the care of hospice. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William Rumsey; three children, Robert Parker, Richard Parker and Marilynne Frisina; three grandchildren, Joseph Parker, Brett Parker and Anthony Parker; three sisters, Barbara Buckley, Mildred Stock and Louise Osborne as well as several...

Thomas F. Thorpe Ii

Thomas F. Thorpe Ii

Jan 31, 2020

Thomas F. Thorpe II, age 67, of Bath, NY, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Taylor Health Center. He was born January 16, 1953 in Laurel, Maryland, the son of Thomas F. and Ellen Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe was retired from Bath, Electric, Gas and Water Systems, where he worked as a waste water treatment operator. He was a member...

Edward A. Dluhos

Edward A. Dluhos

Jan 26, 2020

Edward A. Dluhos, age 65, of Campbell, NY died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 20, 1954, the son of Michael and Delores Dluhos. Edward had worked for Local 147 in New York City, digging subway tunnels years ago. He is survived by his beloved fiance Mary...

Mary E. Kulikowski

Mary E. Kulikowski

Jan 24, 2020

Mary Eleanor Kulikowski, age 92, of Bath, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020. Mary was born on May 2, 1927 in Hornell, NY to the late John and Rose Stephens. Mary graduated in 1945 from Hornell High School. Mary worked at Taylor Wine and the Bath VA. She married Henry B. Kulikowski on January 2, 1954. Henry...

Richard E. 'Dick' Rahill

Richard E. 'Dick' Rahill

Jan 21, 2020

Richard E. Rahill of Hammondsport, New York passed away on January 21, 2020, after a courageous and determined fight against cancer. Dick was born on September 27, 1934 in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Edward and Alice Rahill. Following graduation from St. Bonaventure University, Dick joined the United States Army where he proudly served for four years....

Carl Frank Gamet

Carl Frank Gamet

Jan 20, 2020

Carl F. Gamet, age 84, of Bath, NY died Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born in Thurston, NY, March 6, 1935, the son of the late Ivan and Bernice (Wilhelm) Gamet. Mr. Gamet was a US Navy Veteran. He was retired from Polly-O Dairy in Campbell, NY and was a Farmer all his life....

Charles Leedecke

Charles Leedecke

Jan 17, 2020

Charles Leedecke of 6 Wilson Way, Bath, NY, entered in rest at home on January 17, 2020. He was born September 9, 1921 in Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY, the son of John and Matilda Poleschner Leedecke. He married Stella Slawick on May 29, 1948. He was predeceased by his wife Stella Leedecke. He is survived by two daughters, Susan...

Ralph W. Heil

Ralph W. Heil

Jan 16, 2020

Ralph W. Heil, age 81, of Bath, NY passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1938 in Corry, PA the son of the late Frank J. and Loretta M. (Williams) Heil. Ralph was married to the love of his life Debby Heil on February 20, 1960 in York Maine,...

Taw A. Wilson

Taw A. Wilson

Jan 11, 2020

Taw A. Wilson, age 46, of Hammondsoprt, NY died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Strong Memorial Hospital, after a long courageous fight for life. He was born July 11, 1973 in Canandaigua, NY the son of Leon Wilson and Mary Lou (Mattoon) Cartwright. Taw was a graduate of Haverling Central School Class of 1991, and went on to earn...

Rosalie Clare Niemczyk

Rosalie Clare Niemczyk

Dec 31, 2019

Rosalie Clare Walsh Niemczyk, age 81, of Bath, New York died Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Highland Brighton Hospital, Rochester, NY. Rosalie was a one-of-kind woman. She taught Spanish and Business and was a guidance couselor for Bethpage High School, Long Island, NY, she had also worked for Bradford and Addison Central School Districts in NY. Rosalie was born in...

Dorothy Cornell

Dorothy Cornell

Dec 29, 2019

Dorothy Cornell, age 92, of Bath, NY went home to join her heavenly Father December 29, 2019. Born Dorothy Drost to Harry and Delores Drost of Corning, NY, she will be remembered as a loving energetic wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dick, two children Beth (Paul) Smith and Rick Cor-nell,...

Donald F. Jacquier

Donald F. Jacquier

Dec 29, 2019

On Sunday, December 29, 2019, Jesus greeted Donald "Don" F. Jacquier into heaven. There he was reunited with his daughter Donna, Grandson Chad, and brothers Robert and William. The grandest reunification is with his parents Francis and Ethel Jacquier. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa, brother and uncle, that will be deeply missed by all that...

Janet E. Baroody

Janet E. Baroody

Dec 26, 2019

Janet E. Baroody, 82, of Bath, NY, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. She was born December 2, 1937 in Turtle Creek, PA to Clarence and Kathleen Clark. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Baroody on June 22, 1957, and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Janet retired from Pleasant Valley Wine Company after a long career...

Gertrude Marie Martin

Gertrude Marie Martin

Dec 21, 2019

Gertrude Marie Martin, age 97, of Bath, NY, died peacefully at the Steuben Center, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was the beloved mother to her children; Guy (Dorina) Martin Jr., Rena (Roger) Ruest, Doris Doucette, Philip (Nancy) Martin, Theresa Beckstead and Judy Arndt, and is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Diane...

Keith A. Baker

Keith A. Baker

Dec 16, 2019

Keith Alvin Baker, age 92, of Bradford, NY died Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital surrounded by his children and friends. He was born October 19, 1927 in Bradford, NY, the son of the late George and Jane (Henderson) Baker. Mr Baker retired from the Corning Glass Center as an electrician after 44 years. He continued to...

Shawn E. Crippen

Shawn E. Crippen

Dec 12, 2019

Shawn E. Crippen, age 60, of Bath, NY, died December 12, 2019 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born June 6, 1959 in Massena, NY, the daughter of George M. Crippen Jr. and Patricia Hutt Crippen. She was a graduate of Haverling Central School and Morrisville College. Shawn was retired as a self employed Nail Technician and had worked...

W. Frederick 'Fred' Noce

W. Frederick 'Fred' Noce

Dec 6, 2019

W. Frederick Noce, 72, of Bath, NY passed of cancer in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife Debbie and their three sons; Ryan, Erik and Adam. He was a good dad and husband, who enjoyed spending time with and visiting his children and grandchildren. A family man. Fred was also fond of time spent with his nieces...

Pearl M. Bulkley

Pearl M. Bulkley

Dec 1, 2019

Pearl M. Bulkley, 71, of Bath, NY passed away Sunday December 1, 2019 at the Steuben Center. She was born in Bath, NY the daughter of the late Wallace and Mary (Hosmer) Bulkley. Mrs. Bulkley retired from Polly-O Dairy after 30 years of service. She was the beloved wife of Robert S. Bulkley and mother to Robert (Julie) Bulkley of...

Carl A. Austin

Carl A. Austin

Nov 27, 2019

Carl A. Austin, age 92, of Bath, NY passed away at home on November 27, 2019 and went to join his wife Marsha in heaven. Carl was born on May 10, 1927 in Montoursville, PA, the son of the late Victor and Vera (Ford) Austin. He married Marsha on February 22, 1981. Carl was employed by Corning Incorporated (Corning Glass...