All Obituaries

**NEW SERVICE DETAILS** Fillmore --- Barbara L. Evans a former resident of Fillmore died Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo. She was born on April 12, 1935 in Arcade, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Eleanor Vanvalkenburg Crosby. On January 14, 1955 she married Harlan C. “Demp” Evans who predeceased her on August 14, 2015. Barb enjoyed camping in different areas across the country and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are...

Rushford --- Daniel Roy Simons of 9227 Route 243 died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born on August 19, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James and Lorraine Yoder Simons. On March 23, 1979 in Germany he married Elisabeth Nagel who survives. Dan was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1975 to 1979. He enjoyed studying different sciences especially astrology, wood working and visiting with his friends. Surviving in addition to his wife are...

Houghton --- Robert L. Cummings of 9881 Seymour Street died Saturday, June 13, 2020 in the Houghton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He was born on February 12, 1923 in Clayton, a son of the late Malcolm and Charlotte Robinson Cummings. On July 31, 1948 in Hubbardsville he married Marion E. Thornton who predeceased him on January 5, 2011. Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II. He was also a former professor at Houghton College where he taught German. He was...

Rushford --- Helen Marie Alderman Lewis of 9065 Upper Street died Friday, May 15, 2020 in the Houghton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on October 25, 1934 in Centerville, a daughter of the late Raymon and Shirley Covert Irish. Helen attended the Rushford United Methodist Church and she was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Club. She was an officer for the Rushford Historical Society where she was in charge of the museum and she operated their ice cream stand...

Rushford --- Jane Marlene Gilbert of 8060 Sand Hill Road went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in her home. She was born on November 12, 1947 in Cuba, a daughter of the late Howard and Beulah Taylor Edwards. On October 2, 1971 in the Portville Baptist Church she married Edward Gilbert who survives. Jane was always active in her church family and loved teaching Sunday school classes and making meals for others. She invested her time in her family,...

Rushford---Dewey John Perry Jr. of 8958 Lower Street, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Cuba Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 24, 1930 in Oakland, a son of the late Dewey and Ruth Pennock Perry Sr. On Dec. 23, 1948 he married Bernice Sylor who survives. Dewey was a Veteran of the United States Army serving from 1948 to 1952.  During his first years in the Army Dewey was stationed in Occupied Japan until he returned to the United States in April of 1950. On October 22, 1950 he...

Hume --- Tim Alan Ackerman of 7217 County Road 3 died Friday, April 24, 2020 in his parent’s home. He was born on February 16, 1967 in Cuba, the son of Clayton and Diana Payne Ackerman. Tim loved farming, his farm animals and using his farm tractors and equipment. Most of all he loved his granddaughters and playing games, skating and sledding with them.   Surviving in addition to his parents is a son, Bruce (Alicia) Beaudette of Machias, three granddaughters, Savannah, Janessa...

Fillmore --- Timothy Miles Worthington Sr. of 10909 Dugway Road died Thursday, April 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Cuba, a son of the late Harold and Carrie Park Worthington. Tim was a Vietnam Veteran serving in United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967. During the Vietnam War he was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, National Service Medal and two Good Conduct medals. He...

Geneseo --- Phyllis R. Ludwig Bogardus of 202 Clayton Heights and a former resident of Nunda died Monday, March 30, 2020 in her home. She was born on February 29, 1936 in the Town of Grove, a daughter of the late Philip and Norma Maynard Isaman. In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Phyllis was an extraordinary woman who loved fiercely. She dedicated her life to caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. Her kitchen was always open and you never...

Nunda --- Lois “Billy” Nancy Parker, a former resident of Nunda and East Bloomfield, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Nunda, a daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude Henry Parker. Lois was a life member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she was baptized on April 20, 1935. She was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School, class of 1945, and in 1952 she graduated from the State University Teacher’s...