Arnold M. Sherlock Jr.
Feb 8, 2026
Nunda --- Arnold M. Sherlock Jr. of 9361 Route 408 passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 85, at his home. He was born on March 3, 1940, a son of the late Arnold and Evelyn Allen Sherlock Sr. On March 3, 1962 he married Gail Dunham who survives
He was an avid auto racing enthusiast, often participating...
Mary Kay Myskiewicz
Jan 28, 2026
Caneadea --- Mary Kay Myskiewicz of Caneadea, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2026, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. She was born on June 1, 1956, in Buffalo.
Mary was a dedicated wife and mother, her heart overflowing with love for her family. It is through her cherished relationships that her legacy will endure. She...
Robert Bruce Hess Sr.
Jan 20, 2026
Houghton --- Robert “Bruce” Hess, a third-generation missionary, was born on September 19, 1936, in Zamboanga City, Philippines, to Robert and Viola Hess. His family served in the remote jungles of Mindanao amid turmoil. Bruce was just five years old when World War II began. He remembers hiding in the jungle for 13 months before the family was captured. For...
Paul J. Roth
Jan 20, 2026
Fillmore --- Paul J. Roth of 11003 Merwin Road went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on April 20, 1944 in Cheektowaga, a son of the late Elmer and Phyllis Estabrook Roth. On July 31, 1965 he married Linda Lee Miller who predeceased...
Phillip Ray Volk
Jan 17, 2026
Hornell --- Phillip Ray Volk of 131 Hornell Street and a former resident of Hume went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in St. James Hospital, Hornell. He was born on September 21, 1946, a son of the late Nathan and Jean Beardsley Volk.
Phil was a graduate of Fillmore Central School and a...
Janice L. Keiser
Jan 1, 2026
DeRuyter --- Janice L. Keiser of DeRuyter passed away on January 1, 2026, in her home. She was born on June 19, 1936 in the Fillmore, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Lee Gaus.
Janice was a graduate of Fillmore Central School. Her career in the food service industry began early and lasted throughout her life, where her talents...
Joan F. Crosby
Dec 31, 2025
Short Tract--- Joan Crosby, a former resident of Short Tract, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in the Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility, Mt. Morris. She was born on August 28, 1940, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Harold and Mabel Gardner Crosby.
Joan was a former clerk for Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester until her retirement and later...
Patricia A. Sandford Griffin Reilly
Dec 25, 2025
Hume ---Patricia A. Sandford Griffin Reilly, a former resident of Hume, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2025, in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born May 2, 1934, in Fillmore, to Etta and Cleland Sandford.
Pat was a graduate of Fillmore Central School and later completed her nursing degree from the University of Rochester in 1955.
Pat married the love of her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
