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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...

Shirley Anne (Ferris) Barone

Shirley Anne (Ferris) Barone

Sep 30, 2025

Hume --- Shirley Anne Barone, a former resident of Hume and a kind gentle soul, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in her home surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October, 16, 1934 in Perry, a daughter of the late Charles and Erma Bartlett Ferris. She married Louis P. Barone who predeceased her.

Shirley grew up...

Arthur Eugene Drew

Arthur Eugene Drew

Sep 27, 2025

Pike --- Arthur Eugene Drew, a former resident of Pike, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Avon Nursing Home. He was born on July 8, 1940, in the Town of Willing, a son of the late Elwin and Emma Rose Drew. On May 21, 1966, he married Kathleen A. Cronk who survives.

Art was a...

Donna (Brown)  Fuller

Donna (Brown) Fuller

Sep 7, 2025

Fillmore --- Donna Brown Fuller of 10139 Dutch Hill Road was called home on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in St. James Hospital, Hornell. She was born on April 4, 1969 in Richmond, VA, a daughter of James and Brenda Wade Brown. She married Wayne Fuller who survives.

Donna was a former customer service representative for several area...

Stella (Rogalski)  Smith

Stella (Rogalski) Smith

Sep 5, 2025

Fillmore — Stella Smith of Fillmore died Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1949, in Germany, a daughter of the late Jan and Helena Rogalski. She is now reunited with her late husband, Glenn M. Smith. The couple was married on March 18, 1993.

Stella was a talented artist, music enthusiast, gardener, and...

Joy Ann (Ossont)  Mientkiewicz

Joy Ann (Ossont) Mientkiewicz

Sep 4, 2025

Rushford --- Joy Ann Mientkiewicz, age 65, of Rushford died on Thursday September 4th at her home. She was born on March 7, 1960, in Rome the daughter of the late Robert and Jean Cooper Ossont.

Joy graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 1982 with a degree in Education. Shortly after, she met the love of her life,...

Carol Sue (Ellsworth)  Downing Dannaher Peterson

Carol Sue (Ellsworth) Downing Dannaher Peterson

Sep 3, 2025

Houghton --- Carol Sue Ellsworth Downing Dannaher Peterson, 77, of Houghton, previously of South Otselic, Vernon Center and Wells Bridge, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at ECMC, Buffalo.  She was born March 4, 1948, in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of Phyllis (Kalbach) and Richard Ellsworth.

Raised in New Jersey, Carol Sue graduated from Ramsey high school, Ramsey,...

Frank F. Vosburgh Jr.

Frank F. Vosburgh Jr.

Sep 1, 2025

Centerville --- Frank F. Vosburgh of Centerville died Monday, September 1, 2025, in his home. He was born on September 3, 1928, in Lockport, a son of the late Frank and Ruth Stillman Vosburgh Sr. He married Sharon Hermann who predeceased him. Later he married Berneata Vosburg who predeceased him.

Frank was a veteran of the United...

Jay W. Stevens

Jay W. Stevens

Aug 21, 2025

Short Tract --- Jay W. Stevens, a former resident of Short Tract, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Olean General Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1934, in Buffalo, a son of the late Kenneth and Florence Stevens. He married Sophia Stevens who predeceased him on May 27, 2016....

Linda S. (Bowen)  Edwards

Linda S. (Bowen) Edwards

Aug 21, 2025

Houghton --- Linda S. Edwards of 9885 Seymour Street died Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was born on December 3, 1956, in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Gordon and Mary Bean Bowen. On August 11, 1979, she married David E. Edwards who survives.

Linda received her bachelor’s degree from Houghton College...

Kimberly Sue (Clark)  Pellegrino

Kimberly Sue (Clark) Pellegrino

Aug 19, 2025

Rushford --- Kimberly Sue Pellegrino of Rushford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by people she loved.

Kimberly spent the majority of her adult life in Tampa, Florida with her two daughters, Victoria and Julianna Pellegrino. She returned home to her parents, Gerald and Dawen Clark in 2024....

John Fredrick Hanna

John Fredrick Hanna

Aug 13, 2025

 Bliss --- John Fredrick Hanna of Bliss passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Wyoming County Community Hospital SNF, Warsaw. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Howard, a son of the late Jackson L. and Mary Brooks Hanna. 

 John was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. Afterward he moved to DeFuniac Springs, FL and...

Violet Rosalea "Rose" (Vandruff)  Cox

Violet Rosalea "Rose" (Vandruff) Cox

Aug 9, 2025

Fillmore --- Violet Rosalea “Rose” Cox, age 96, a former resident of Fillmore and Nunda, died peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility, Mt. Morris with her family by her side.  She was born on February 23, 1929, in Olean, the daughter of the late Leroy and Doris Haynes Vandruff.  Rose was the eldest of...

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