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The Honorable Todd G Smith

The Honorable Todd G Smith

Dec 24, 2025

Wiscoy --- The Honorable Todd G. Smith, Town Justice for the Town of Hume passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025 in his home. He was born on December 12, 1967 in Lakenheath, England, the son of Floyd Smith and Clara Skinner. On September 9, 1989 in the Town of Eagle he married Kelly Cornell who survives.

Todd was a member...

Daun M. Weierheiser

Daun M. Weierheiser

Dec 24, 2025

Fillmore --- Daun M. Weierheiser of 28 Emerald Street passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in her home. She was born on April 5, 1966 in Rochester.

Daun was a former coordinator for Coopervison in Scottsville until her retirement.

An avid fan of the Buffalo Bills, Daun enjoyed the thrill of game days. In addition to her passion for the...

Wayne Richard Roberts

Wayne Richard Roberts

Dec 16, 2025

FILLMORE – Wayne R. Roberts of 60 Emerald St. Fillmore, left this earthly life to be welcomed by his Lord and Savior, to join loved ones in eternity, Tuesday December 16, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 29, 1937 in Eagle, the son of the late Kenneth...

Nancy Darlene Crane

Nancy Darlene Crane

Dec 10, 2025

Houghton --- Nancy Darlene Isaman Crane of Houghton ended her earthly mission on December 10, 2025, with her loving family by her side, experiencing a surprisingly rapid decline of health, following a rare illness. She was supported by her loving fiancé, James Totsline, of Castile and her daughters, Billie Jo Crane (Brent) Bedford, of Ephrata, WA, and Tammy Newville, of...

John B. Duman

John B. Duman

Dec 5, 2025

Hinsdale --- John B. Duman of 4040 Union Hill Road passed away on December 5, 2025 due to injuries sustained in a traffic collision. He was born on June 3, 1955 in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Modestus and Grace McFeely Duman.

John was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1975- to 1976.

Surviving are two...

Terry L. Hodnett

Terry L. Hodnett

Dec 4, 2025

Portageville --- Terry L. Hodnett of 11945 Wiscoy Road, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2025 in the Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born July 21, 1959 in Warsaw, a son of the late Richard and Jeanette Bliss Hodnett. On July 9, 1994 he married Wendy Clinton, who survives.

Terry was a farmer all his life. His love for...

Joel Keith Armison

Joel Keith Armison

Dec 3, 2025

Fillmore --- Joel Keith Armison, 80, of Palm Desert, California, passed away on December 3, 2025 at home. Born on July 12, 1945 in Fillmore, Joel was the son of DeVere and Estella Armison, who preceded him in death.

At age 8 he moved to California, 1953, and graduated from Santa Ana Valley High School in Orange County, class of 1963.

In...

Mary L. Mountain

Mary L. Mountain

Dec 2, 2025

Mary Lucy Burr Mountain of 125 South Main Street, Belfast, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her home. She was born May 9, 1936, to Alanson Andrew Jackson and Lucy Patterson Burr III. She married James Afton Mountain on August 22, 1953, who predeceased her on December 21, 2023.

Mary attended Belfast Central School and served as Postmaster of...

Gail Helen Trail

Gail Helen Trail

Dec 2, 2025

Higgins --- Gail Helen Mitchell Trail, 86, went to be with the Lord peacefully at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her home in Higgins. She died of a sarcoma (cancer) of the sinus cavity after a battle of several months.

She was born August 27, 1939, in Cuba, New York to Kenneth and Thelma Scott Mitchell. Her father Kenneth...

Butch James

Butch James

Nov 27, 2025

Hunt --- Harlan D James, lovingly known as "Butch," passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on August 27, 1948, Butch lived a full, hardworking, and big-hearted life—one defined by dedication to his family, his craft, and the outdoors he loved so deeply.

An avid hunter, Butch found joy and peace in nature throughout...

Leisa G. Thomas

Leisa G. Thomas

Nov 25, 2025

Belfast --- Leisa Gay Stives Thomas of 104 S Main Street died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in her home. She was born on November 10, 1957, in Seminole, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Harold Stives and Patricia Welt-Stives.

Leisa earned her nursing degree in 1995 dedicating her life to caring for others. She was very proud to be a nurse....

LaVern Charles Wolfer

LaVern Charles Wolfer

Nov 22, 2025

Centerville --- LaVern Charles Wolfer of 8616 County Road 3 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Centerville, a son of the late Kenneth and Joyce Wilcox Wolfer. He married Kathleen Lemke who survives.

LaVern was a veteran of...

Bonnie S. Chechele

Bonnie S. Chechele

Nov 13, 2025

Hume --- Bonnie S. Chechele of 10829 Claybed Road went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2025 in Olean General Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1958 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, a daughter of the late Stephen and Veronica Homza. She married Michael L. Chechele who survives.

Bonnie was a graduate of the Wyoming Area...

Evangeline Goldie Osgood Grant

Evangeline Goldie Osgood Grant

Nov 8, 2025

Houghton --- The ultimate mom and caregiver, Evangeline “Vangie” Goldie Osgood Grant, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, while in the Wyoming County Hospital Nursing Facility where she had been in attendance since August 9th. In the previous 4 years, she was in residence at the Field of Dreams Assisted Living Facility in Allegany, NY; a place that had become...

Gordon Earl Wendt

Gordon Earl Wendt

Nov 5, 2025

Short Tract ---- Gordon “Gordy” Earl Wendt of 10186 County Road 15 died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville. He was born on January 22, 1939, in Hinsdale, a son of the late Henry and Florence Grimes Wendt.

Gordy was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1957 to 1959 and was a former Machine Operator...

Donald Harold Fegley

Donald Harold Fegley

Oct 31, 2025

Fillmore --- Donald H. “Sarge” Fegley of Fillmore died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Eastside Nursing Home, Warsaw, after a lengthy illness. He was 93. Don was born July 12, 1932, in Galeton, PA, the son of the late Harold and Elaine Olson Fegley. On July 10, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty C. Pickett of Addison.

Donald served...

Louis F. White

Louis F. White

Oct 23, 2025

Short Tract --- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis F. White, our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend on October 23, 2025.

Louis was born on February 3, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, a son of the late Roger and Wilma Curry White. Louie lived a life full of love, laughter, and hard work....

Jane Ellen Roeske

Jane Ellen Roeske

Oct 21, 2025

Fillmore – With deep sadness and steadfast faith, the family of Jane Ellen Gregg Roeske, 86, of Fillmore, previously of Caneadea, announces her passing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend whose life reflected grace, kindness, and an unwavering trust in God. A member...

Linda Lee Roth

Linda Lee Roth

Oct 11, 2025

Fillmore --- Linda Lee Miller Roth of 11003 Merwin Road went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on May 2, 1946 in Fillmore, a daughter of the late Melvin and Betty Cronk Miller. On July 31, 1965 she married Paul J. Roth who survives.

Linda...

Howard Max Armison

Howard Max Armison

Oct 3, 2025

Fillmore --- Howard Max Armison, known simply as “Max” to everyone who loved him, of 11576 Armison Road entered his eternal home with the Lord on October 3, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born and raised on the family dairy farm on Armison Road to Merton and Alta Armison, Max’s roots ran deep in the Fillmore community. From an early...

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