Obituaries

Rocco Augustus Angus

Rocco Augustus Angus

Nov 27, 2023

Rocco Augustus Angus, born on August 2, 1945, in Wayland, N.Y., passed away on November 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Augustus and Mary (Bottoni) Angus. Rocco graduated from Franklin Academy/Prattsburgh Central in 1963 and later pursued a career in mortuary science, graduating from the Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in 1965. A proud veteran,...

Andrew Peter Lukacko

Andrew Peter Lukacko

Nov 27, 2023

Andrew Lukacko, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, recently passed away at age 92. After graduating from Hammondsport Central School, he enlisted in the USAF, serving 20 years and retiring with honors. Andrew was stationed in many places throughout the United States and Europe, including Vietnam for which he received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious...

Tina Marie Sprague Monroy

Tina Marie Sprague Monroy

Nov 23, 2023

Tina Marie Sprague Monroy passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Tina was born in Penn Yan, NY on May 15, 1956 to the late Dorothy Swarthout Sprague Miller and Edwin Sprague. She was the youngest of their five children. She attended Horseheads Central School and graduated in 1974. She went on to work in various fields, including food...

Roger Alan Barned

Roger Alan Barned

Nov 17, 2023

Roger Alan Barned, 77, of Rochester, New York, died November 17, 2023 at his home in Bath, New York. Roger was born in Rochester, NY to Robert O. and Frances A. Barned on May 27, 1946. He went to high school at Benjamin Franklin High School in Rochester and graduated in 1964. He worked for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester...

Louanna Rowe

Louanna Rowe

Nov 7, 2023

LouAnna Rowe, age 71, of Bath, NY died Tuesday November 7, 2023 at the Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY. LouAnna was born July 6, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington and was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Shirley Cranmer. She retired from Steuben County after 30 plus years of holding many different positions. She was also involved with watering the...

Donna Bellomo

Donna Bellomo

Oct 28, 2023

Donna Jean (Sprague) Bellomo, age 92, of Bath, NY died unexpectedly Saturday, October 28, 2023. Donna was born January 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Walter D. & Julia (Stickney) Sprague in the town of Wheeler, NY. She graduated from Prattsburg CSD & began her career working for the Bell Telephone Company (Verizon) until she retired after 30 years...

Darlene Travis

Darlene Travis

Oct 26, 2023

Darlene Travis, age 65, of Bath, NY died Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Syracuse, NY. She was born in Bath on August 9, 1958, the daughter of LaVerne and Barbara Hough. Darlene had a special love for her partner Daniel Bowe and her dog Kane. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, and enjoyed spending time with her daughters...

Walter J. Blusewicz

Walter J. Blusewicz

Oct 24, 2023

Walter J. Blusewicz 1-12-1947 10-24-2023 Walter was married to his I dream of Jeanie for 53 years. That was one of his greatest accomplishments in life. He served in the Navy from 1966 to 1970 on the USS Franklin D Roosevelt during the Vietnam war. Upon his return, he worked at Bayway Refinery in Linden NJ, for many years. He...

Doreen M. Reynolds

Doreen M. Reynolds

Oct 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doreen Marie Reynolds, who left this world on October 20, 2023 at the age of 64. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Born on June 6, 1959 in Denville, New Jersey, Doreen Marie Reynolds was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Reynolds,Jr. and...

Helen Elaine Keefer

Helen Elaine Keefer

Oct 19, 2023

Helen Elaine Keefer, age 79, of Bradford, NY died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at home. She was born in Bath, NY on June 21, 1944. Mrs. Keefer retired from Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY after 33 years of service. She and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. Mrs. Keefer was an avid knitter and crocheter, and loved...

Stephen Samuel 'Steve' Caparco

Stephen Samuel 'Steve' Caparco

Oct 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Stephen "Steve" S. Caparco Stephen "Steve" S. Caparco, a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated brother, and an extraordinary man, passed away on October 18, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1948, to his parents Lewis and Jacqueline Caparco. Steve is survived by a loving family who adored him. He leaves behind his cherished wife of...

Vicki Dee Presley

Vicki Dee Presley

Oct 12, 2023

Vicki Dee Presley, age 77, of Kanona, NY died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born October 2, 1946 in Montour Falls, NY the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Mapes. Vicki owned and operated Sign's Plus of Kanona until her retirement. She was an avid reader. Vicki was an active member of the Kanona Volunteer Fire Department and...

Kenneth J. Reinhart

Kenneth J. Reinhart

Oct 9, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) J. Reinhart, 64 of Avoca, NY passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 after battling cancer for over 3 years. Born in Bath, NY on September 29, 1959, he was the son of Shirley J. (Hamblin) and Thomas A. Reinhart. After graduating from Haverling High School in 1977, he was a local contractor for over 40 years, taking pride...

William P. Hawk

William P. Hawk

Sep 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William P. Hawk. Bill was born July 15, 1938 to James and Margaret Hawk and he left us suddenly on September 29, 2023. He is survived by his siblings, Robert (Bonnie) Hawk and Marcia Stasch, his son Mark (Sara) Hawk. Although only one child shared his name, others were...

Kenneth A. Wright Jr.

Kenneth A. Wright Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

Kenneth A. Wright Jr, age 62, of Cameron Mills, NY died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, peacefully at home. He was born in Potsdam, New York on August 13, 1961, the son of Kenneth and Virginia Wright. He worked for L3 Harris Company of Rochester. Mr. Wright was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife...

Cynthia A. Mcconnell

Cynthia A. Mcconnell

Sep 18, 2023

Cynthia Ann McConnell age 80 passed away on September 18th, 2023 peacefully in her home after a brief illness. She was born in Batavia, New York on 12/22/1942 the daughter of Dominic and Dorothy (Hannah)Stephany. During her lifetime she was employed as a senior stenographer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation later with the New York State...

Shirley A. Stamp

Shirley A. Stamp

Sep 7, 2023

Shirley A. Stamp, 81, died peacefully in her home on Thursday 9/7. She was surrounded by family and her loving dog, Stella. Shirley was born in Bath, New York to Gladys Ruth Ferguson Gardiner and George Dewey Gardiner on October 5th, 1941. She was one of sixteen brothers and sisters. She attended Haverling High school and graduated in 1960. She...

William W. Bauer

William W. Bauer

Sep 6, 2023

William W. Bauer of Bath went to be with our Lord on September 6, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His mother and Aunt Sally by his side. William was born July 24, 1965 in Albion, NY to Robert and Jeanette Bauer. He was their shining star. William loved to draw spaceships, many different kinds. He was an avid Star...

Stanley H. Macdougal Jr.

Stanley H. Macdougal Jr.

Sep 4, 2023

Stanley H. MacDougal, Jr., age 85, and a lifelong resident of Prattsburgh and Wheeler, NY, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Ira Davenport Hospital from complications of long covid. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 20, 1938, where he received his nickname Tex, to parents Stanley H. MacDougal, Sr. and Joyce Allyn. Tex was preceded in death...

Gladys M. Stephens

Gladys M. Stephens

Sep 4, 2023

Gladys M. Stephens, age 84, of Campbell, NY died Monday, September 4, 2023 at home. She was born on May 13, 1939 in Addison, NY, the daughter of the late Frank John Chapin Sr. and Hazel Catherine Smith Chapin. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Thurston Christian Church. She had worked at Tractor Supply and also in Dietetics at...