Obituaries

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...

Lois L. Gyr

Lois L. Gyr

Sep 4, 2023

Lois Ann Lachnicht Gyr passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023. Lois was born on May 10, 1933 to Jerome Lachnicht and Veronica Mooney Lachnicht. She grew up in LeRoy, New York, and continued her education at Syracuse University. Lois was also a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She married Rudolf Gyr in 1955. Lois is survived by...

Marvin C. Smith

Marvin C. Smith

Sep 2, 2023

Marvin C Smith Marty, 85, of Tyrone, NY, passed away peacefully September 2, 2023, at the Guthrie Medical Center with his loving family and friends by his side. Marty was born in Corning, NY to Helen and Clyde Smith on September 18, 1937. He attended North Side high school in Corning, NY. He then went on to serve in the...

Robert James Cartwright

Robert James Cartwright

Aug 29, 2023

Robert James Cartwright, age 80, of Bath, NY died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born May 27, 1943 in Bath, the son of Francis Charles and Anna (Urban) Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright retired from the Bath VAMC. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by...

Robert S Brundage

Robert S Brundage

Aug 26, 2023

Robert Shepard Brundage, age 93, passed away August 26, 2023 in the early morning hours at his home in Bath, NY surrounded by his family. He was the son of Grattan H. and Cora (Carrol) Brundage born on July 22, 1930. He just celebrated his 93rd birthday. Robert is survived by his loving wife JoAnn Brundage whom he married on...

M. Jane Johnson

M. Jane Johnson

Aug 14, 2023

Marcella Jane Johnson, age 94, of Corning, NY, died peacefully at the Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY, on Monday, August 14, 2023. Jane was born in Renovo, PA on October 4, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward Thomas and Margaret (Summerson) Wagner. She graduated from Renovo schools prior to attending Mansfield State University, where she met her future...