Obituaries

Loren L. 'Larry' Dickson

Loren L. 'Larry' Dickson

Mar 11, 2020

Loren Lorraine Dickson (Larry) went to be with the Lord on March 11th 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on November 16th 1937, he graduated from Haverling Central school in 1956. After graduation Larry served his country, joining the United States Army. Upon completing his service, he returned home to join his father Leo and his two...

Patricia J. Murphy

Patricia J. Murphy

Mar 7, 2020

Patricia J. Murphy, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was the beloved wife of James P. Murphy, who predeceased her on October 28, 2012, after 64 years of marriage. She was born in Geneva, NY, March 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Florence I. (Hamilton) McDonough. Mrs. Murphy was...

Jesse M. York

Jesse M. York

Mar 5, 2020

Jesse M. York, age 60, of Bath, NY died Thursday, March 5, 2020. Jesse is survived by his mother, Allie Grimaldi, step-father, John Grimaldi, his four children; Jason York, Jeremy (Tish) York, Amanda York and Brianna York, and his 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings, Gayle (Mike) VanderVeer, Anna Divens, Joe (Karen) York,...

Judith Lillian Day

Judith Lillian Day

Mar 3, 2020

Judith Lillian Day, age 82, passed away after a long battle with dementia. Her family would like to thank the caregivers who provided her calming support at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA and the Dexter House in Malden, MA. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts to Frank and Lillian Gardner, Judy grew up an only-child in Melrose and in...

Richard C Loucks

Richard C Loucks

Feb 29, 2020

Richard C. Loucks Sr. passed away on Sunday, February 29, 2020 at home. He was born January 4, 1934 in Rathbone, New York to the late Alonzo and Ethel (Welch) Loucks. Richard loved going to the casinos, enjoyed spending time with his animals, was a fan of the New York Mets, and enjoyed spending time with his family and listening...

Joan E. Smith

Joan E. Smith

Feb 26, 2020

Joan E. Smith, age 82, of Bath, NY died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born in Bath, NY on July 8, 1937, the daughter of Joseph E. and Florence (Easly) Cole. Joan was a Home Health Aide in the Bath area for many years and had worked at the Bath V.A.M.C. and the Old...

Stephen L. Smith

Stephen L. Smith

Feb 21, 2020

Stephen L. Smith, age 67, of Bath, NY died Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born September 2, 1952 in the Bronx, NY, the son of Peter and Margaret Smith. Mr. Smith was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his children; Peggy, Patrick, Liam and Stephanie, and his brother Peter. His ashes will be interred in Saratoga...

Charles Mahaydik

Charles Mahaydik

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Mahaydik, age 84, of Bath, NY died peacefully at home on Tuesday February 11, 2020. He was an United States Air Force Veteran. Mr. Mahaydik worked as an electricain for the Air Force. He had lived in Manhattan NYC, NY, Paramus, NJ, Bergenfield, NJ and West Milford, NJ before locating to Bath, NY. He is survived by his best...

Lois H. Gleason

Lois H. Gleason

Feb 9, 2020

Lois H. Gleason, age 86, of Bath, NY, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. She was the beloved wife of Donald E. Gleason, who predeceased her on July 25, 2011. Lois especially enjoyed camping with her husband and family, and was a member of three camping clubs; Jolly Camper, Keuka Campers and Southern Tier Wheelers....

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...