Obituaries

Karin M. Machuga

Karin M. Machuga

May 30, 2017

Karin Marie Machuga, 51 of Bath New York passed away May 30, 2017 peacefully at home. Karin was born at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath NY to George and Louise Machuga on May 24th 1966. She attended Haverling Central School and graduated in 1984. She went on to earn her Bachelors in Education at SUNY Geneseo and her Masters in...

John A. Fisher Iii

John A. Fisher Iii

May 28, 2017

John A. Fisher age 69 of Bath, N.Y. passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer on May 28, 2017. He was born Oct. 3, 1947 to John Fisher Sr and Josephine Milillo. He graduated from Haverling Central School, Bath NY in 1967. He was employed at Steuben -Allegany BOCES and would like to thank all of his coworkers for...

Julie A. Vansile

Julie A. Vansile

May 26, 2017

Julie was born on November 9th, 1958 and that was the beginning of her life-long love, for life itself. This love never wavered even as she battled a short illness which on May 26th, 2017 dimmed the light of our world, forever. Julie is survived by her Mother and Best Friend, Elizabeth VanSile Benson, Loving Son and Dedicated Caregiver, Jonathan...

Julie A. Vansile

Julie A. Vansile

May 26, 2017

Julie was born on November 9th, 1958 and that was the beginning of her life-long love, for life itself. This love never wavered even as she battled a short illness which on May 26th, 2017 dimmed the light of our world, forever. Julie is survived by her Mother and Best Friend, Elizabeth VanSile Benson, Loving Son and Dedicated Caregiver, Jonathan...

James R. Belcher

James R. Belcher

May 20, 2017

James R. Belcher, age 89, of Canisteo, NY died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1928 in Greenville, NY the son of Harry and Ruth M. (Mason) Belcher. Mr. Belcher was an US Army Veteran. He was the Property Manager for Trail Blazer Camps in Montague, NJ. He is survived by...

William L. Rice Sr.

William L. Rice Sr.

May 14, 2017

William L. Rice, Sr., age 90, of Bath, NY passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born March 4, 1927 in Jasper, NY the son of Earl and Hazel Rice. He attended Woodhull School and left school to join the US Navy in 1944. He served in the Asiatic Pacific...

Anne 'Dusty' Spear

Anne 'Dusty' Spear

May 1, 2017

Anne "Dusty" Spear, age 86, of Hammondsport, NY passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born July 1, 1930 in Canton, NY the daughter of Amos and Lydia Goodbout. Mrs. Spear was a History Teacher and then a Third Grade Teacher at V.E.W. Primary School in Bath for many years,...

Margaret Barbara Thomas

Margaret Barbara Thomas

Apr 25, 2017

Margaret B. Thomas,76, of Bath, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2017. Margaret was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Frank and Margaret Thomas on September 15, 1940. She went to high school at William MacFarland High School in Bordentown, New Jersey and graduated in 1958. She was one of two people (and the only...

Dorothea M. Lysyczyn Klick

Dorothea M. Lysyczyn Klick

Apr 24, 2017

Dorothea M. Lysyczyn Klick age 96, of Avoca, NY died April 24, 2017 at home. Dorothea was born March 26, 1921 to Effie Towner and Ernest Pierce. She was predeceased by her parents, husbands Frank Lysyczyn in 1967 and Jack Klick in 2005, two brothers, five sisters and one grandson. Dorothea is survived by four sons; Edward (wife Patricia) Lysyczyn,...

Clair C. Shoemaker

Clair C. Shoemaker

Apr 22, 2017

Clair C. Shoemaker, age 95, of Bath, NY died on April 22, 2017 at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY. Clair was born in Himrod, NY on November 11, 1921 to Gerald and Florence Shoemaker. Clair was a well-known transmission mechanic at his home on Route 333 in Campbell. Clair has a daughter Joan (Henry) Knowles...

Ann Marcoski

Ann Marcoski

Apr 22, 2017

Ann F. Marcoski, age 95, long time resident of Albany died April 22, 2017 in Bath, NY after a brief illness. She was a Navy Veteran of World War II. She is survived by five nieces. There will be no calling hours or services.

Bernard C. Miller

Bernard C. Miller

Apr 21, 2017

Bernard C Miller - June 11, 1941 to April 21, 2017. Bernard (Bernie) was a very special man loved by many. Bernie retired from Kodak and was self-employed for many years doing what he loved the most working with his hand, carpentry. Bernie was survived by his wife Jean Miller, daughter Bonnie Scott (Miller), son Randy (Pat) Miller. Bernie's life...

Phyllis M. Gurnsey

Phyllis M. Gurnsey

Apr 17, 2017

Phyllis M. Gurnsey, age 74, of Campbell, NY died Monday, April 17, 2017 at home. She was born March 11, 1943 in Corning, NY the daughter of Wilbur and Pauline (Dobson) Gee. Phyllis loved visiting with her family and spending time outdoors. The family would like to thank Frank Brown and Care First for helping care for Phyllis. She is...

Stephen C. Kellogg

Stephen C. Kellogg

Apr 9, 2017

Stephen C. Kellogg, age 66, of Bath, NY, died Sunday April 9, 2017 at his home. He was born January 6, 1951 in Bath, NY the son of Donald H. and Sally J. (Sager) Kellogg. Mr. Kellogg was an avid stock car racing fan. He worked as the Head Starter at Woodhull Raceway for many years and also at Black...

Donna G. Skelly

Donna G. Skelly

Apr 6, 2017

Donna G. Skelly, age 91, of Bath, NY died April 6, 2017 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. She was born in Galeton, PA on August 17, 1925, the daughter of Lawrence and Josephine (Mattison) Gordiner. She was a graduate of Galeton High School in 1943 and also graduated from the Elmira Business Institute. Her career as a Secretary...

Judy A. Lewis

Judy A. Lewis

Apr 6, 2017

Judy A. Lewis, age 74, of Bath, NY, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born March 26, 1943 in Hammondsport, NY the daughter of Clair and Fannie Fries. Judy worked at the Canteen at the Bath VA. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her...

Charlotte E. Clayson

Charlotte E. Clayson

Mar 27, 2017

Charlotte Evelyn Clayson Charlotte Evelyn Clayson passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at home. She was 97 years old. Calling hours will be held on Monday April 3, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Fagan's Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Eleanor Collinsworth officiating. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery...

Barbara Ruth Shipman

Barbara Ruth Shipman

Mar 25, 2017

Barbara Ruth Shipman was born April 22, 1950 in Elmira, New York to Dr. William L. and Ruth W. Shipman and passed away March 25, 2017 at the age of 66, at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY. Barb attended Hendy Avenue School, Elmira Free Academy, Syracuse University, Corning Community College and Alfred University obtaining a Master's Degree....

Ronald E. King

Ronald E. King

Mar 25, 2017

Ronald E. King, age 85, of Bath, NY passed Saturday, March 25, 2017. Ron was born May 4th, 1931 to Warren and Inez King. Ron was predeceased by his loving wife, Elizabeth A. King of 59 years. Ron was also predeceased by son Mark King, brother Daniel (Ruth) King and sister Agnes (Derv) Rowland. He is survived his children, David...

Gene I. Simpson

Gene I. Simpson

Mar 24, 2017

Gene I. "Poppy" Simpson, age 70, of Bradford, NY died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born April 28, 1946 in Bradford, NY the son of the late Ivan and Sophie (Lewis) Simpson. He graduated from Bradford Central School in Bradford, NY. Mr. Simpson was a Vietnam Army veteran. He had worked at MJ Madisons in...