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Edmund J. Karnes

Edmund J. Karnes

Oct 25, 2021

Houghton --- Edmund J. Karnes of 9876 Luckey Drive and a former resident of Rochester died Monday, October 25, 2021 in the Houghton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He was born on October 29, 1938.

Mr. Karnes has no surviving family members.

There will be no visitation or services.

Neil A. Phillippi

Neil A. Phillippi

Oct 24, 2021

"You are not forgotten loved one, nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last we will remember thee."

Centerville --- Neil A. Phillippi of Centerville passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on December 13, 1936 in Freedom, a son of the late Norris and Vivian Chase Phillippi.

He...

Eugene R. Christie

Eugene R. Christie

Oct 23, 2021

Dalton --- Eugene R. Christie, a former resident of Dalton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Olean General Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1941 in Dansville, a son of the late Lovearn and Hazel Parks Christie.

Eugene was a member of the Hunt Baptist Church and...

Richard Kolakowski

Richard Kolakowski

Oct 17, 2021

Centerville --- Richard “Uncle Richard” Kolakowski of 9595 Findlay Road passed awaySunday, October 17, 2021.  He was born on July 6, 1924, in Buffalo, the last remaining son of Polish immigrants, the late Edmund and Mary Lipska Kolakowski.

“Uncle Richard” was an intelligent, ambitious, industrious and productive farmer nearly all of his life. He took great pride...

James Dean Mowers

James Dean Mowers

Oct 14, 2021

Centerville --- James Dean Mowers of 8935 County Road 3 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on his birthday, Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Olean General Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Hornell, a son of the late Dean and Nicoli Caprarulo Mowers. On August 11, 1956...

Teresa Anne Mayer

Teresa Anne Mayer

Oct 10, 2021

Canaseraga --- Teresa Anne Mayer, 42, of Canaseraga passed away on October 10, 2021 in her home.  She was born on September 11, 1979 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Donna Cardone Almeter and is survived by her father David (Cheryl) Mayer of Pike.

She graduated from Attica High School in 1998. Afterwards, she began working...

Elaine (Purdy)  Paulsen

Elaine (Purdy) Paulsen

Oct 2, 2021

Elaine Paulsen passed away peacefully Saturday, October 2, 2021, at The Gardens of Hendersonville assisted living facility in Hendersonville, NC, surrounded by loved ones. Elaine was born April 7, 1929, in Fillmore, to Reed and Mary Leet Purdy. On September 14, 1946, she married Donald Paulsen who predeceased her in 2003.

Elaine was a loving and devoted...

Evelyn Margaret (Milbrandt)  Heil

Evelyn Margaret (Milbrandt) Heil

Sep 3, 2021

Houghton --- Evelyn Margaret Milbrandt Heil, educator, supportive wife, loving mother, grandmother and faithful believer, peacefully passed away in Houghton on September 3, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1925 in Scranton, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Melba Hartman Milbrandt.

A native of Rochester, Evelyn was the first from her family to attend...

Evelyn A. (Greene)  Folts

Evelyn A. (Greene) Folts

Aug 31, 2021

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Fillmore --- Evelyn A. Folts of 51 S. Genesee Street died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in the Wyoming County Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Warsaw. She was born on June 30, 1928 in Pikeville, a daughter of the late Clayton and Ella Gordon Greene. On May 22, 1955 in the Wellsville Methodist...

Phyllis M. (Davis)  Osgood

Phyllis M. (Davis) Osgood

Aug 30, 2021

Houghton---Phyllis M. Osgood of 9663 Route 19 died Monday, August 30, 2021 in the Houghton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.  She was born on June 3, 1925 in Shinglehouse, PA a daughter of the late LeRoy and Mary Clark Davis. On January 26, 1951 in Cuba she married Charles “Ted” Osgood who predeceased her on April 23, 2005.

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Wanda Jean (Howell)  Pruonto

Wanda Jean (Howell) Pruonto

Aug 17, 2021

Hunt --- Wanda Jean Howell Pruonto of 9908 Short Tract Road passed away peacefully at home in her bed surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 17th 2021. She was born on May 13, 1953 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Gordon and Betty Carmer Howell.

Wanda retired from Kodak. She enjoyed helping people, shopping, spending...

David G. Barnett

David G. Barnett

Aug 13, 2021

Angelica --- David G. Barnett of 172 Olean Street went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Nunda. He was born on October 18, 1964 in Warsaw, a son of the late Gordon and Joan VanOcker Barnett. He married his High School sweetheart Suzanne Borden who survives.

David was a...

Glenn M. Smith

Glenn M. Smith

Aug 9, 2021

Short Tract --- Glenn M. Smith of 5569 Crotty Road died Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1947 in Rochester, a son of the late Glenn C. and Harriet M. Smith. On March 18, 1993 in Henrietta he married Stella A. Rogalski who survives.

Glenn was a former law enforcement...

Gail A. (Grice)  Hewitt

Gail A. (Grice) Hewitt

Aug 7, 2021

Cuba --- Gail A. Hewitt of 3 Bristol Street and a former resident of Centerville passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in her home. She was born on December 1, 1972 in Lackawanna, a daughter of John Grice and Pamela Mauerman.

Gail was an avid reader, loved collecting all types of lighthouses and enjoyed going to...

Donald M. Hennard

Donald M. Hennard

Aug 5, 2021

Belfast --- Donald M. Hennard of 7921 Route 19 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in his home. He was born on December 23, 1938 in Buffalo, a son of the late Lindzey and Mable Tidd Hennard. He married Linda Cole who survives.

Don was a veteran of the...

Levi Adelbert Martin

Levi Adelbert Martin

Jul 30, 2021

Portageville --- Levi Adelbert Martin of 7581 Ringo Road passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on May 18, 2021 in Batavia, a son of Carl and Chelsea Eshbaugh Martin.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings, Lillie, Duane, Beau and Roger Martin, his paternal grandfather,...

Carol-Jean (Metzger)  Smith

Carol-Jean (Metzger) Smith

Jul 24, 2021

Hunt --- Carol-Jean Smith of 11387 Weaver Settlement Road died Saturday, July 24, 2021 in her home. She was born on December 17, 1934 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Jean Myer Metzger. She married Bruce P. Smith who predeceased her on January 6, 2016.

Carol was the owner and operator of a...

William D. Steadman

William D. Steadman

Jul 19, 2021

Hume --- William D. Steadman of 10975 Mills Mills Road passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 17, 1988 in Belfast, a son of Alden “Buck” and Sharon Freeman Steadman.

William was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting, canoeing and kayaking. He loved spending time with friends and...

Nicholas Andrew Perham

Nicholas Andrew Perham

Jul 11, 2021

Hunt --- Nicholas Andrew Perham, a former resident of Hunt, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1984 in Warsaw, a son of the late Albert and Sally Walker Perham.

Nicholas was a self-employed tattoo artist and enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed drawing, animals, especially dogs and working...

Lois Irene (Gillette)  Fancher

Lois Irene (Gillette) Fancher

Jul 4, 2021

Fillmore --- Lois Irene Fancher of 93 W. Main Street died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on July 3, 1928 in Fillmore, a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Maxson Gillette. On August 27, 1949 in Cuba she married Lowell B. Fancher who predeceased her on May 10, 2018....

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