Obituaries

Paul J. Acri

Paul J. Acri

Jan 17, 2025

Paul J. Acri, a beloved member of his family and friends, passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 83. A dedicated senior financial analyst at Delphi Auto Systems in Rochester, NY. Paul's career was marked by his commitment to excellence and his unwavering work ethic at Delphi and part time job at Home Depot 1273. He was...

Donald Kale Pearce

Donald Kale Pearce

Jan 17, 2025

Donald Pearce of Big Flats passed away on Jan. 17, 2025. Don was born to the late Donald and Ruth (Gould) Pearce. Don served in the Navy on the USS Midway. He worked on the flight deck and continued his career working om airplanes at NADEP, Timco and Schweizer Aircraft. Besides airplanes, Don loved his family, friends and Harley Davidson...

Frank Lee Rounsville

Frank Lee Rounsville

Jan 13, 2025

Frank Lee Rounsville passed away on January 13, 2025, in Bath, NY. Born in Blossburg, PA, on December 30, 1948, Frank's journey through life was one marked by love and service. Frank was a graduate of Cohocton Central School and then he honorably served his country as a member of the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. His work ethic...

Richard J. Palmieri

Richard J. Palmieri

Jan 11, 2025

Richard J. Palmieri, known to kin and comrades as Rich passed away on January 11, 2025 in Corning, NY. He was born in Hoboken, NJ on August 19, 1954, the son of Ugo and Doris Palmieri. Rich, whose life was as full and profound as the ocean he so cherished, was a steadfast member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in...

John H. Billmeyer

John H. Billmeyer

Jan 4, 2025

John H. Billmeyer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Bath, NY on January 4, 2025, at the age of 69, following multiple health complications. Born on August 20, 1955, in Danville, PA, John, an intelligent man. A graduate of Canton highschool and Williamsport, PA schools, John's thirst for knowledge and his pursuit of excellence were evident...

Gregory H. Makitra

Gregory H. Makitra

Dec 24, 2024

Gregory Makitra passed away at home, on December 24th 2024. Greg was born in Bath NY on April 16, 1957 to Harry and Barbara Snell Makitra. He was a 1975 graduate of Haverling Central School. Greg was a long time employee of Acme Markets. In 1996 he enrolled in college and received his Bachelors of Arts and a Bachelor of...

Richard H. Knowles

Richard H. Knowles

Dec 19, 2024

Richard "Dick" Knowles of Campbell, NY passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 19, 2024, at the age of 90.Born on November 24, 1934 andraised on a dairy farm , on his 9th birthday Dick was given the responsibility of milking 3 cows every morning at 5am. That's when his life of hard work began . After graduating from...

Freida D. Fiordo

Freida D. Fiordo

Dec 13, 2024

Freida D. Fiordo, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. Born on February 19, 1937, in Bath, NY, Freida's life was a tapestry of dedication, service, and joy that touched all who knew her. Freida's early life in Bath was marked by academic excellence. She graduated from Haverling...

Herbert N. Bonsor

Herbert N. Bonsor

Dec 12, 2024

Herbert "Herb" Bonsor passed away peacefully at his home in Bath, NY, on December 12, 2024. Herb was born on February 20, 1931, to his parents Albert and Doris Bonsor and was the younger brother to Dick and Joe. Herb was a proud graduate of Haverling High School class of 1949.Being a patriot at heart and following in his brothers'...

Raymond S. Kolodziejczak

Raymond S. Kolodziejczak

Dec 1, 2024

Raymond Kolodziejczak, known affectionately to friends and family as "Ray," took his final, gentle bow from this world on December 1, 2024, at the ripe age of 87. Born on a sunny Friday the 13th in 1937, in the cozy town of Hammondsport, NY, Ray decided to hang his hat one last time in the very place he first tipped...

Carrie Jayne (Sprague) Olds

Carrie Jayne (Sprague) Olds

Dec 1, 2024

Carrie Jayne (Sprague) Olds Born June 1st, 1973 in Pensacola, Fl. to Pete and Katherine ( Honeyman )Sprague. Carrie graduated from Haverling Central School in 1991 and currently lived in Illinois. Carrie passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 1st, 2024, at 51. Carrie is pre- deceased by her maternal grandparents Kenneth and Jayne Honeyman, paternal grandmother Florence Early...

Clyde Gerald Teifer Jr.

Clyde Gerald Teifer Jr.

Nov 28, 2024

Clyde Gerald (Jerry) Teifer Jr. 02/02/1932-11/28/2024 Jerry Teifer, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11/28/24 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Binghamton, NY with his loving family by his side. He is predeceased by his loving wife Miriam (Vaillancourt) Teifer, parents Clyde Gerald Teifer, Sr., and Mabel (Kuster) Teifer of Trenton, MI., brother Richard (Jack) Teifer, Trenton, MI., and cousin...

Gary L. Waldo

Gary L. Waldo

Nov 27, 2024

Gary L. Waldo of Bath, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 27, 2024, in Towanda, PA. He celebrated his 91st birthday with his three children in October at Brookdale Assisted Living, Painted Post. He is known for his sense of humor, his smile, his ability to visit with friends and strangers on a multitude of topics, and to...

Deborah L. Tally

Deborah L. Tally

Nov 27, 2024

Deborah Lee Tally, age 73, of Bath, NY, passed away on November 27, 2024 at Sayre Hospital. She is survived by her loving devoted husband of 29 years, Rev. John Gould of Bath, NY, her mother Janice Slack of Canandaiqua, NY; step children, Amanda Karns, Nate Gould (Natalie Hall) and Julia Gould (Melissa) and a step brother James Slack. She...

Bonnie Ann Parmelee

Bonnie Ann Parmelee

Nov 26, 2024

Bonnie Ann Parmelee, 81, passed away peacefully on November 26 , with her loving daughter, Michelle by her side, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Known for her boundless kindness, Bonnie brought warmth, humor, and compassion to everyone she met. Her thoughtful nature left a lasting impact on friends, family, and colleagues alike. Bonnie was predeceased by her...

Joyce E. Jacquier

Joyce E. Jacquier

Nov 24, 2024

JOYCE E. JACQUIER Born 7/5/1933 in Stamford Conn. to James and Valina Clark, she died peacefully on November 24, 2024. Joyce married Donald Jacquier October 4, 1952 in Chatham, NY. She had 4 children Donna Lee, Raymond (Andrea) of Fla., Richard Clark (Debbra) of Bath and Ronald James (Debra) of Hammondsport. She is a grandmother to 10, great grandmother to...

Richard D. Yarka

Richard D. Yarka

Nov 19, 2024

Richard Yarka, 71, of Bath, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on 11/19/24 surrounded by hisfamily. Born on July 11, 1953, in Bath, NY, Richard was the beloved son of Chester Yarka and Beverly(Yarka) Ashcraft. Richard's life was defined by his unwavering love for family, his strong work ethic, and his ability to bringjoy and comfort to everyone around...

Helen W. Slayton

Helen W. Slayton

Nov 9, 2024

Helen Gerych Slayton, age 91, of Bath, NY passed away on November 9, 2024 with family by her side. She was born November 2,1933 in Cameron, NY, the daughter of Andrew Janick and Anna Kulig. She is survived by her children: Cherie Gerych, Rochester, NY; Joseph Jr. (Deborah) Gerych, Ocala, FL, Rick Gerych, Bath, NY; Pamela (Anthony) Lisefski, Chenango Forks,...

Chester Leroy Dowdle

Chester Leroy Dowdle

Nov 5, 2024

Chester L. Dowdle, a man of kind spirit and thoughtful nature, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on August 8, 1946, in the Town of Urbana, NY, Chester grew up to become a pillar of his community in Bath, NY, where he eventually said his goodbyes surrounded by the love of his family....

Helen M. Buck

Helen M. Buck

Nov 4, 2024

Helen Marie Buck, known affectionately as Helen to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 69, in Elmira, NY. Born on August 20, 1955, in Hornell, NY the daughter of Calvin and Helen (Wood) Manry. Helen was a beacon of kindness and warmth throughout her life. After graduating from Haverling High School,...