Obituaries

Anna M. Hazzard

Anna M. Hazzard

Apr 2, 2024

Anna May Hazzard, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Facility in Bath, NY. Born on November 5, 1926, Anna's life was marked by her kind-hearted nature and unwavering dedication to her family and home. Anna was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Sadie House, her stepfather,...

Barbara M. Shader

Barbara M. Shader

Mar 31, 2024

Barbara M. Shader, 91 of Bath, NY has gone home to be with her family on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, She was born on May 9, 1932 to Sophie (Oleneacz) and Julian Ostrowski in Jersey City, NJ. She graduated from Prattsburgh Central School and business school of Elmira. She was married to Robert L. Shader in 1950 and celebrated...

Brian E. Clark

Brian E. Clark

Mar 30, 2024

Brian Edward Clark, age 60, of Prattsburgh, NY died March 30, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He is survived by his wife Deseree Clark; three sons, Joshua, Tylor and Corey Clark; step son Bryan Jones and step daughter Alisa Jones; grandchildren, Melanie, Alannah, Elijah, Jace and Brooklyn Clark, Bryson Edger and Lydia and Jahmier Jones. Brian...

Gail N. Havens

Gail N. Havens

Mar 26, 2024

Gail Noel Havens, passed away surrounded by love on March 26, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on December 2, 1946, in North Adams, MA, she was pre-deceased by her father, Neil Robare, mother Gladys Noel Robare, and a beloved brother, Craig Robare. Her family traveled all over the country before settling in Brooklyn, NY when Gail was a...

Audrey J. Northrup

Audrey J. Northrup

Mar 17, 2024

Audrey J Northrup, known affectionately as Naughty Auddie to her friends and family, passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 79 after a brief illness surrounded by her sons Timothy Tompkins and Kim Clark. She was born in Corning hospital on 8/27/1944 to the late Ann and Horace Allen. Audrey was predeceased by her infant daughter Kelly;...

Joseph Vrooman Smalt Jr.

Joseph Vrooman Smalt Jr.

Mar 13, 2024

Joseph Vrooman Smalt Jr., known affectionately as Joe to his friends and family, passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 60 in Bath, New York, After a brief illness Surrounded by his children . Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 3, 1963, to the late Barbra Clark and Joseph Smalt Sr., Joe grew up with a love...

Dennis F. Kropp

Dennis F. Kropp

Mar 8, 2024

Dennis Frank Kropp, 58, of Bath, NY, passed away on March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis was born in Bath, NY to Dean and Janice (Dickinson) Kropp on July 15, 1965. He graduated from Savona Central School in 1983 and served in the United States Army following graduation. He worked as a maintenance/handyman for several years. He...

Melissa S. Dunham

Melissa S. Dunham

Mar 7, 2024

Mellissa S. Dunham, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 75 in Bath, NY. Born on July 17, 1948, in Avoca, NY, Mellissa was a beacon of light and warmth to all who knew her, illuminating the lives of many with her creativity and kindness. Mellissa's life was one of active engagement and service, as evidenced...

John Kotlarski

John Kotlarski

Feb 29, 2024

John J. "JJ" Kotlarski, age 85, of Savona, NY, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth of his wife, Annette. Born in Buffalo, NY on August 8, 1938, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his community, and a legacy of love that will be fondly remembered by all...

Robert Lyle Simons

Robert Lyle Simons

Feb 14, 2024

Robert Lyle Simons, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, in Elmira, NY. Born on June 7, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, Bob lived a full life characterized by service, laughter, and an immense capacity for kindness. Bob's early years in Bath were filled with the joys of childhood and the strong...

David J. Wilson

David J. Wilson

Feb 9, 2024

David Jay Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1937 in Bath, NY to the late John and Marguerite Wilson. David is survived by his partner Betty Oliver; his children, Danny (Kelly) Wilson and Kem (Cathy) Wilson; his grandchildren, Vicky (Luke) Simth, Curtis (Taylor) Wilson, Tyler (Alexis) Wilson and Kyle...

Donna Lou Walther

Donna Lou Walther

Feb 2, 2024

Donna Lou Walther, age 94, of Hornell, NY and formerly of Bath, NY, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Elderwood at Hornell. She was born February 21, 1929 in Cohocton, NY, the daughter of Stanley E. and Beulah (Schaefer) Brown. Growing up, she loved working on the family farm. D.L. worked at Westinghouse and retired from Philips Lighting in...

Terrence A. Lynch

Terrence A. Lynch

Feb 1, 2024

TERRENCE ANDREW PATRICK LYNCH Bath, NY - Terrence Andrew Patrick Lynch, age 68, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Terry was born on June 2, 1955, in Washington, New Jersey, the son of Francis A. and Bernice Traynor Lynch. He was a graduate of Haverling Central School in the class of...

Marjorie M. Rumsey

Marjorie M. Rumsey

Feb 1, 2024

Marjorie Williams Rumsey died peacefully at home on February 1, 2024. She was born May 3, 1936 in Seneca Falls, NY to the late William Williams Sr. and Wilma Wolff. Marjorie married the love of her life Gerald Rumsey on April 14, 1956, and they were married 52 years. They had three children; Timothy (Karen) Rumsey of Bath, Kelly (Danny)...

Corrine M. Sorge

Corrine M. Sorge

Jan 29, 2024

Corrine Sorge, 74, of Corning, NY, passed away peacefully January 29, 2024. Corky was born November 4, 1949 in Corning, NY to Frank and Kathryn Miller. She was a graduate of Corning East High School and Corning Community College. She married her high school sweetheart in August of 1969. Corrine worked alongside her husband, Joe, at their family owned restaurant,...

Mary Lou Cartwright

Mary Lou Cartwright

Jan 29, 2024

Mary Lou Cartwright, age 72, of Bath, NY died Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mary Lou was born in Bath on November 7, 1951. She was a Beautician in Bath for over 50 years, working at Anne's Beauty Salon for many years. Mary Lou was an active Board Member of the Pamona Grange. She loved...

Nancy Ann Schoeffler

Nancy Ann Schoeffler

Jan 27, 2024

Nancy Anne (Walling) Schoeffler passed away January 26, 2024 at Taylor Health, Bath, NY. She was born January 2, 1947 and was the daughter of Richard and Sophia Walling of Bath, NY. Nancy was a graduate of Haverling High School and Pauldines Beauty School in Elmira, NY. She was a self-employed beautician in the Bath area for 25 years and...

Joshua M. Christiansen

Joshua M. Christiansen

Jan 26, 2024

Joshua M. Christiansen 51, of Bath, New York passed away on January 26, 2024, from a courageous battle with cancer. Josh was born on May 8, 1972, in Corning, New York. He is survived by his parents Harold Christiansen and Bonnie Morrison, Daughter Shelly (Aaron) Long, Grandchildren Bryson, Mia & Alison, Siblings Heather, Paul (Chrystal), Jared (Billie Joe), Destiny and...

James F. Poust Jr.

James F. Poust Jr.

Jan 18, 2024

James F. Poust Jr. age 72 of Savona NY passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Born February 3, 1951, in Allentown, PA, the son of James F. Sr. and Emily Jean (Wilson) Poust. Jim graduated in 1969 from Northwestern Lehigh School in New Tripoli, PA. Jim had many different jobs over the years and lived in...

Ruth J. Musenga

Ruth J. Musenga

Jan 17, 2024

Ruth J. Lindsey Parker Musenga, age 85, of Bath, NY died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Ruth is survived by her children; George T. Parker, Mitchell A. (Tina) Parker, William L. (Margaret) Parker all of Bath, NY, John P. (Krissy) Parker of Woodhull, NY, Vicki S. Mosgrove (Craig Pruden) of Bath, NY, Kathy J....