Obituaries

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...

Deborah Ann Shader

Deborah Ann Shader

Mar 23, 2017

Deborah Ann (Deb) Shader On March 23, 2017, our Lord decided Deborah Ann Shader, of Bath, would become his newest angel and took her home. Deborah was born October 17, 1952 to Robert L. and Barbara M. (Ostrowski) Shader. Deb started her life with a birth defect which created many challenges during her life. Even after many major and minor...

Deborah Ann 'Deb' Shader

Deborah Ann 'Deb' Shader

Mar 23, 2017

Deborah Ann (Deb) Shader On March 23, 2017, our Lord decided Deborah Ann Shader, of Bath, would become his newest angel and took her home. Deborah was born October 17, 1952 to Robert L. and Barbara M. (Ostrowski) Shader. Deb started her life with a birth defect which created many challenges during her life. Even after many major and minor...

Barbara C. Faker

Barbara C. Faker

Mar 15, 2017

Barbara C. Faker, age 77, of Bradford, NY died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Absolute Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post, NY. She was born in Sodus Point, New York the daughter of Calvin and Margaret (Schieble) Fowler. She is survived by her husband James W. Faker of Bradford, NY; children, John Faker of Philadelphia, PA, Stephanie (Casey) Wolfe...

Agnes V. 'Dutch' Eister

Agnes V. 'Dutch' Eister

Mar 13, 2017

Agnes V. "Dutch" Eister, age 89, of Shiremans Town, PA and formerly of Bath, NY went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2017. She was the daughter of Dewey and Mary (Curren) Scouten. She had worked at Corning Glass in her early years and she worked at the Bacalles Restaurant and the Baron Steuben Hotel in Corning, NY....

Sarah G. 'Sally' Pospiech

Sarah G. 'Sally' Pospiech

Mar 13, 2017

Sarah "Sally" G. Pospiech, age 99, of Bath, NY, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Taylor Health Center of Bath, NY. She was born October 21, 1917 in Cohoes, NY. Sally retired from the Bath VAMC after 25 years working in Food Service where she enjoyed spending time with the veterans. She also was a baker at the Chat-A-Whyle...

Margaret K. 'Peg' Markham

Margaret K. 'Peg' Markham

Mar 8, 2017

Margaret (Peg) K. Markham, age 95, of Bath, NY passed away after a short illness at the Ira Davenport Hospital on March 8. She was born on October 9, 1921 in Boalsburg, PA, the only child of John Harrison and Emma (Rowe) Kuhn. Her youth and young adulthood were spent in Williamsport, PA. While working as a secretary in 1943,...

Joseph George Cheplick

Joseph George Cheplick

Mar 8, 2017

Joseph George Cheplick, Jr., age 90 died on March 8, 2017 in Elmira. He was born on December 23, 1926 to Joseph and Helen Cheplick of Olyphant, PA. He is predeceased by his parents, his first wife Dorsey Schmellze and three brothers: Russell, John and Eugene, as well as two half-sisters. He is survived by two brothers: Tom (Millie) Cheplick...

Judith M. White

Judith M. White

Mar 8, 2017

Judith Ann Murphy White age 73, of Bath, NY died Tuesday, March 8, 2017 at home. Judi was born on April 15, 1943 in Corning to Gerald and Mary (Panyard) Murphy. Judi was a graduate of Savona High School and SUNY College at Cortland. She married Dale White in Corning on June 27, 1964. She was a fourth and fifth...

Jessie Wayne Perkins

Jessie Wayne Perkins

Mar 7, 2017

Jessie Wayne Perkins, age 35, of Wayne, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born October 22, 1981 in Orlando, FL. Jess will be missed by his family, who felt blessed to have such a special soul as a part of their lives. Jess loved music, rides in the country, and spotting...

Daniel Lyman Prescott

Daniel Lyman Prescott

Feb 28, 2017

Daniel L. Prescott, age 85, of Bradford, NY, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born in Rochester, NY on August 25, 1931, the son of Norton and Laura (Calkins) Prescott. Mr. Prescott retired from Corning Inc. in 1990 as a Steuben Glass Finisher, after 42 years of service. He was a...

Eugene Gilbert Aschettini

Eugene Gilbert Aschettini

Feb 23, 2017

Eugene G. Aschettini, age 84, of Rockwall, TX and formerly of Bath, NY died February 23, 2017 at Baylor Scott White Garden of Garland, TX. He was born in Bath, NY September 2, 1932, the son of the late Gilbert and Nina (Vollaro) Aschettini. Gene was a 1950 graduate of Haverling Central School in Bath and went on to obtain...

Mary Florence Hunter Reed

Mary Florence Hunter Reed

Feb 18, 2017

Mary Florence Hunter Reed, 80, of Elmira, NY, peacefully passed away on February 18, 2017. Mary Flo was born in Elmira, NY to James and Mimi Hunter. She went to high school at Elmira Free Academy and the MacDuffie School. She attended college at Wheelock College, Boston, MA and Elmira College. Mary Flo is survived by her sons Jim (Meg),...

Mary E. 'Betty' Day

Mary E. 'Betty' Day

Feb 16, 2017

Mary died on February 16, 2017 at Arnot Ogden Hospital after a lengthy illness. She fought hard and long. Mary was born May 30, 1934 to Howard Davall and Mildred Allen. She was fondly named "Betty" because of the many family members named Mary. She grew up living on a farm and helping with the many farm chores. Mary graduated...

Joseph A. Brisuda

Joseph A. Brisuda

Feb 2, 2017

Joseph A. Brisuda, Jr., age 93, of Bath, NY died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Czechoslovakia the son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Srogoncik) Brisuda. Mr. Brisuda was a Farmer. He is survived by; two sisters, Roseale Brisuda of Bath, NY and Ann (Frank) Machuga of Bradford, NY, niece, Kathleen...

Virginia H. Hyer

Virginia H. Hyer

Jan 29, 2017

Virginia H. Hyer, age 86, of Bath, NY, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bath, May 11, 1930, the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Florence M. (Towner) Allen. Mrs. Hyer was retired from Polly-O Dairy of Campbell, NY. She was a member of the Gateway Community Church in...