Obituaries

Helen June Wilhelm

Helen June Wilhelm

Jul 1, 2016

Helen June Wilhelm, age 90, passed into the loving arms of her late husband, Charley, on July 1, 2016 following a short illness. Born in Nelson, PA on January 14, 1926 she attended Campbell Central School. A long time resident of Thurston, Helen was well known for her love of flower gardening, her daily walk in all kinds of weather,...

Bernard Ray 'Sonny' Hamblin

Bernard Ray 'Sonny' Hamblin

Jun 29, 2016

Bernard "Sonny" Hamblin, aged 77, passed away at his home in Kanona, NY on June 29, 2016. He was born July 18, 1938 in Wheeler, NY. He is survived by his sister Shirley Reinhart, of Kanona, NY and his son Steven R. Hamblin (Carrie) and his granddaughter Madison Grace Hamblin all of Orlando, FL. He was predeceased by his father...

Pearl M. Lewis

Pearl M. Lewis

Jun 29, 2016

NAME OF DECEASED: Pearl M. Lewis AGE: 84 HOME ADDRESS: Bath, NY DATE OF DEATH: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 PLACE OF DEATH: Steuben Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care of Bath, NY SERVICE INFORMATION: TIME & PLACE SERVICE: A graveside service will be held on July 16, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Coopers Plains Cemetery Fagan's Funeral Home of...

Eva V. Simmons

Eva V. Simmons

Jun 28, 2016

NAME OF DECEASED: Eva V. Simmons AGE: 91 HOME ADDRESS: Bath, NY DATE OF DEATH: June 28, 2016 PLACE OF DEATH: Taylor Health Center of Bath, NY SERVICE INFORMATION: CALLING HOURS: Calling hours will be Saturday, July 2 from 11:00-12:00 at Fagan's Funeral Home, 31 West Morris St., Bath, NY. TIME & PLACE SERVICE: The funeral will follow at 12:00...

Patricia G. Matthews

Patricia G. Matthews

Jun 17, 2016

Patricia G. VanPatton Matthews passed peacefully on Friday evening, June 17 at home. Pat was born on March 8, 1936 in Bath, New York to the late Harmon G. and Marian Stakel VanPatton. She attended Cohocton Central School and Eastman School of Music. She earned a BA in History and Education at Keuka College in 1958 and continued graduate work...

Richard James Palmer

Richard James Palmer

Jun 2, 2016

Richard J. Palmer, age 82, of Bath, NY died June 2, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Dick, as he was known to those close to him, was born January 19, 1934, in Bath, NY, the son of Walter and Maude (Platt) Palmer. Dick met his high school sweetheart , Joann Kish, and they married on...

Martha I. Watson

Martha I. Watson

May 25, 2016

Martha I. Watson, age 76, of Bath, NY, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born November 3, 1939 in New York City, the daughter of Joseph L. and Regina (Winkler) Watson. Martha had worked at Westinghouse and retired from Philips Lighting in Bath after many years of service. She loved to read,...

Lois M. Geyer

Lois M. Geyer

May 22, 2016

Lois M. Geyer, age 95, of Bath, NY, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born December 16, 1920 in Bath, NY the daughter of Washington and Nina (Sitterly) Divens. She was married in Bath, NY on January 29, 1942. Lois retired from Haverling Central School in 1991after 34 years as a...

Robert A Barrows

Robert A Barrows

May 16, 2016

Robert A Barrows, 96 of 10 William Street, Mount Morris , New York, died May 16, 2016 at Bath Veterans Hospital in Bath, New York. He was born on April 18, 1920 in Perry New york to the late Arthur and Ruby( Watson ) Barrows. He married Teresa ( Branciforte) on March 20, 1942. He was a resident of Mount...

Richard A. Bocek

Richard A. Bocek

May 14, 2016

Richard Albert Bocek, 87, of Longmont, CO, died May 14, 2016 at Louisville Hospice Care. Richard was born in Scranton, PA to Michael and Mary Bocek on January 28, 1929. He went to high school at Bradford Central School and graduated in 1948. He was self-employed as a roofing and siding contractor. His greatest joy came from taking care of...

Vicki L. King

Vicki L. King

May 13, 2016

Vicki L. King, age 65, of Bath, NY, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sayre, PA May 18, 1950 the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Swarthout) Sprague. Vicki had worked at Murphy's Lobster House and the Lakeview Mini Mart in Bath. She was known for her quick wit and ability to...

Donald C. 'Dutch' Hoag

Donald C. 'Dutch' Hoag

May 11, 2016

Donald C. "Dutch" Hoag, 89, of Spaulding Drive, Bath, NY died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was born in Naples, NY on November 2, 1926, to Carl and Olive Hoag. Dutch was a racing legend through the 1950's, 60's and 70's. He won the Langhorne National Open a record of five times. He...

Richard G. Pruner

Richard G. Pruner

May 1, 2016

Richard G. Pruner, age 79, of Bath, NY died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Steuben Center in Bath, NY. He was born October 3, 1936 in Dansville, NY the son of John and Flossie (Steffey) Pruner. Mr. Pruner was a Teacher at the Bath Central School for 33 years retiring in 1992. He coached the Haverling Football Team for...

Margaret Ann Evans

Margaret Ann Evans

Apr 27, 2016

Margaret Ann (Peggy) Evans passed away peacefully on April 27, 2016. Peggy was born in Bath, NY on December 13, 1948 to Frank and Margaret (Peg) Evans. A graduate of Haverling (Bath) Central School, Peggy continued her education at Corning Community College. A 25 year work association with Steuben County was culminated by serving as Steuben Family Court clerk under...

Mitchell E. Fuller

Mitchell E. Fuller

Apr 27, 2016

Mitchell E. Fuller, age 64 of Prattsburgh, NY died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center of Elmira, NY. He was born February 27, 1952 in Newark, NY the son of Jack and Mary (Davis) Fuller. He was a Chef at many different restaurant's in the Rochester area and then owned and operated the Country Kitchen Restaurant in...

Viola Katherine Russell

Viola Katherine Russell

Apr 26, 2016

Viola Katherine Russell, age 94, of Bath, NY, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care of Bath, NY. She was born in Bath, July 5, 1921 the daughter of Jesse and Nellie (McKenzie) Palmer. Mrs. Russell worked in the local vineyards for many years. She was predeceased by her husband of 76 years...

Katherine Theresa Cripps

Katherine Theresa Cripps

Apr 25, 2016

Katherine Theresa (Madigan) Cripps, 60, of Rochester, lost her battle with cancer on Monday, April 25, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 15, 1955 in Buffalo, NY to parents Janet M. (English) and Thomas J. Madigan, Kathy grew up in Corning NY and graduated from Corning East High School (1973) and Corning Community College (1975). She married Michael...

Patti Millhouse

Patti Millhouse

Apr 22, 2016

Patti Millhouse, age 50, of Bath, NY died April 22, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born in Phoenix, AZ December 21, 1965, the daughter of Donald and Patricia Millhouse. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Herbert Orrin Russell

Herbert Orrin Russell

Apr 21, 2016

Herbert O. Russell, age 95, of Bath, NY, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Bath, NY. He was born May 9, 1920 in Hammondsport, NY the son of Peter G. and Julia (Thomas) Russell. Mr. Russell worked at M.J. Ward & Son's in Bath for over 40 years, retiring from there. He was a former member...

Joyce Ann Brown

Joyce Ann Brown

Apr 10, 2016

Joyce Ann Brown, age 78, of Bath, NY, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She was born October 3, 1937 in Bradford, NY the daughter of Barnett R. and Merle Elizabeth (Parsnow) Taylor. Joyce retired from Philips Lighting in Bath and she also worked at several local restaurants. She was a life member of the Hammondsport American...