Obituaries

Josephine Lena 'Jo' Skrocki

Josephine Lena 'Jo' Skrocki

Aug 31, 2019

Josephine Lena Marie (LeClair) Skrocki age 99, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019 after a long illness. She was surrounded at home by her loving family. Jo, as she was called, was born to Josephine Nancy Marie (DelPonte) LeClair and Francois (LeClerc) LeClair, on Friday, October 31, 1919 in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Yes, she was...

Earl W. 'Bud' Burd Jr.

Earl W. 'Bud' Burd Jr.

Aug 31, 2019

Earl "Bud" W. Burd Jr., age 87, of Avoca, NY died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born in Hammondsport, NY May 11, 1932, the son of the late Earl W. Sr. and Gladys A. (Beam) Burd. Bud worked at the Steuben County Office Building with Security for many years and he also provided...

Edwina L. Bates

Edwina L. Bates

Aug 29, 2019

Edwina L. Bates, age 71, of Bath, NY, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Steuben Center. She was born in Bath, NY the daughter of Floyd and Fendra Livingston. Edwina is survived by her sisters, Edna Reaves of Bath, NY and Lynetta Phelix of Massena, NY, brother Floyd (Tina) Divens of Bath and several nieces and nephews. She...

Esther Marie Crane

Esther Marie Crane

Aug 28, 2019

Esther Marie Crane, age 83, of Bath, NY passed away August 28, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Howard, NY January 4, 1936, the daughter of Francis and Lois (Stewart) Granger. She was the beloved wife of Raymond L. Crane Sr. who predeceased her, on March 30, 2011, and her daughter Theresa Taft as well...

Gary S. Wilson

Gary S. Wilson

Aug 13, 2019

Gary S. Wilson, son of Miles and Virginia Wilson, was born May 18, 1956 and passed away August 13, 2019. Gary lived his life with gusto; a Formula Vee race car driver, proprietor of Crow Song recording studio and a life-long drummer. Music was a great love of his life, although he always said it came second to family. He...

Gary S. Wilson

Gary S. Wilson

Aug 13, 2019

Gary S. Wilson, son of Miles and Virginia Wilson, was born May 18, 1956 and passed away August 13, 2019. Gary lived his life with gusto; a Formula Vee race car driver, proprietor of Crow Song recording studio and a life-long drummer. Music was a great love of his life, although he always said it came second to family. He...

Sharon C. Hauryski

Sharon C. Hauryski

Aug 11, 2019

Sharon C. Hauryski, age 69, of Campbell, NY passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born in Athens, PA the daughter of the late Richard and Lettie (Frutchey) Osmun. Sharon was a retired executive secretary, and worked at several hospitals and the Bradford Central School District. She also enjoyed her...

Francis W. Warren

Francis W. Warren

Aug 9, 2019

Francis W. Warren, age 92 passed away peacefully, Friday, August 9. Francis was born on March 7, 1927 to Frank W and Helen Mierke Warren in Lyons, NY. He was predeceased by both of his parents and brother, Bruce Warren. Francis was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was so proud of his entire family. He is survived by...

Jeanetta Barbara Crocker

Jeanetta Barbara Crocker

Jul 31, 2019

Jeanetta Barbara Hays Crocker, age 84, of Bath, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Jeanetta was born on October 22, 1934 in Barrington, NY the daughter of the late Aaron and Hazel (Martin) Hays. Jeanetta graduated from Dundee Central School and was very active in organizing her class reunions. Jeanetta...

Harold K Robbins

Harold K Robbins

Jul 28, 2019

Harold K. Robbins, age 87, of Bath, NY died July 28, 2019 at home. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Loza Robbins for 56 years, who predeceased him on September 23, 2016. He was also predeceased by his granddaughter Arlynn Robbins August 20, 2017; sisters, Norma Freeman and Thelma Covert and brothers, Joseph E. and Albert C. Robbins. Harold...

Lois Ann Pruden

Lois Ann Pruden

Jul 21, 2019

Lois Ann Pruden, age 83, of Campbell, NY died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center of Bath, NY after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Lois (Puzzi) was born December 28, 1935 in Corning, NY the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Beers) Wylie. She was married to Leonard Pruden on February 11. 1956...

Margaret H Billings

Margaret H Billings

Jul 20, 2019

Margaret Billings age 90 died July 20, 2019 at home with her two daughters by her side. Born in Barrington NY. Margaret was a homemaker and babysitter. She is survived by daughters Sheryl Hoad of Bath, NY and Kimberly (Randy) Hoad of Hammondsport, NY, six grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Maurice Billings and daughter Barbara...

Herbert D. 'Boomer' Wood Sr.

Herbert D. 'Boomer' Wood Sr.

Jul 8, 2019

Herbert D. Wood Sr, aka "Boomer" Wood entered into rest on July 8, 2019. Boomer was born March 11, 1955 in Montour Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his father Alfred Surfine, his mother Naomi Wood and sister-in-law Eleanor Farr. Boomer is survived by his wife Loretta Wood; children, Robert Wood, Stacey (Alan) Frost, Naomi (Tracy) Young and Herbert Wood...

Harold Howard Wheeler

Harold Howard Wheeler

Jul 4, 2019

Harold Howard Wheeler, age 100, of Bath, NY died July 4, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Janice Miller Wheeler who predeceased him on Nevember 23, 2013. He was also predeceased by his parents, Minnie (Able) and Leanard J. Wheeler; brothers, Willis, Lewis, Ora 'Pete', Charles, Roy 'Ray', Andrew, Donald and Arden 'Ike' Wheeler and sisters; Laura Wheeler, Marjory...

Marge Eichensehr

Marge Eichensehr

Jun 28, 2019

Margaret Eichensehr, 91, passed away Friday, June 28, at the Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY. Marge was born September 10, 1927, in Alverda, Pennsylvania, the fifth child and only daughter of Joseph and Anna Beteg Rusnak. She graduated from Pine Township High School in 1945. On May 29, 1948, she married Daniel Eichensehr. They made their home in Buffalo,...

Leslie C. Moss

Leslie C. Moss

Jun 25, 2019

Leslie C. Moss, age 67, of Bath, NY died June 25, 2019 at the Steuben Center in Bath. He was born February 2, 1952 in Bath, NY the son of Lester B. and Roberta (Hough) Moss. He was an Air Force Veteran. Mr. Moss was retired from the Bath VAMC. He was a long time member of the Bath Fire...

Phyllis A. Ferris

Phyllis A. Ferris

Jun 19, 2019

Phyllis Ferris passed away peacefully on June 19th at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born June 9th, 1947 to the late Howard and Trellis Chapin. She was preceded in death by her 6 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, David Ferris, her children: Michelle Schaffer, Billy Schaffer, Jackie Schaffer,...

Joyce W. Cranmer

Joyce W. Cranmer

Jun 13, 2019

Joyce Wright Cranmer, of Kanona, NY passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her parents Wendell and Olive Wright Ostrander, and her husband Norman Earl Cranmer. She is survived by her loving children, Melanie Lamotte of Wellsburg, NY, Dale Cranmer of Bath, NY and Bruce (Kelly) Cranmer of Prattsburgh, NY; grandchildren Garrett...

William S. Townsend

William S. Townsend

Jun 10, 2019

William S. 'Bill' Townsend, age 88, of Bath, NY died Monday June 10, 2019. He was born December 1930 in Hammondsport, NY the son of Joseph M. and Rose M. (Walker) Townsend. Mr. Townsend retired from Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bath and former member of the Bath...

Kevin Fagan

Kevin Fagan

Jun 8, 2019

Kevin J. Fagan, age 65, of Washington, DC, passed away on June 8, 2019. He was born in Corning, NY April 24, 1954, the son of the late Bernard J. and Sara (Cooper) Fagan. He was also predeceased by his sister Anne M. Fagan, brother, James M. and infant brother Bernard Jr. Kevin is survived by his brother Pat (Kim)...