Timothy P. “Tim” Mahany – 60 – of New Jersey, formerly of Arkport, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning (May 8, 2014) at his home.
Born in Hornell on September 27, 1953, he was the son of Patrick & Phyllis (Milliard) Mahany.
Tim grew up in Arkport and was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1972). Following high school, he began working in the family potato farm (Patrick E. Mahany & Sons Inc) and was involved in the day-to-day operation of the business.
After working on the family farm for a few years, Tim enlisted in the US Army and served his country for 4 years. While in the Army, he was stationed in Germany for about a year. Following his discharge from the military, Tim returned to Arkport and for several years continued working with his father & family on the potato farm.
For the past 35 years, Tim was employed primarily as a truck driver and resided in several locations, including Colorado, Maine, Florida and New York. For the past 14 years, Tim has lived in New Jersey and served as a Transport Driver for Delta Automotive Service as a car carrier.
Tim was a former member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. He was member of the Arkport American Legion. Tim was an avid Ford Mustang Enthusiast and extremely proud of his 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible. He also had a love of music, especially rock & roll and classical music and was a fan of Andrea Bocelli. One of Tim’s favorite pastimes was simply enjoying a beer, gazing at the stars and sitting around a campfire with family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony “Tony” Mahany who died in 1999 and also his mother, Phyllis Mahany who died in 2002.
Surviving are Violeta Iannuzzi with whom he resided; his daughters, Nicole (Mark) Berry of Syracuse and Danielle (Ryan) Bartorillo of Syracuse; his father, Patrick E. Mahany of Arkport; 3 brothers, Patrick (Karen) Mahany, JR of Silverthorne, CO, Sean (Nancy) Mahany of Scottsdale, AZ and Kevin (Christine) Mahany of Arkport; his sister, Michelle (Alan) Eddison of Stuart FL; 5 grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.
The family of Timothy P. “Tim” Mahany will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at
10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with Father John Cullen officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Tim’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Arkport American Legion, West Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
In honor of Tim’s service to his country, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
Veronica Dionne Hornell Veronica Dionne, 63, formerly of County Route 29, passed away Saturday (May 10, 2014), at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Kansas City, MO, July 2, 1950, the daughter of Joseph and Blanch Young Dionne, she had resided several years in the Buffalo area and was employed as a health care aide. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by a longtime friend Kenneth Cope of Buffalo as well as several other relatives in the Buffalo area. Honoring Veronica’s wishes, there were no calling hours or services. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, director at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo St. Hornell NY.
Alfred L. Chapman “Al” Hornell Alfred L. Chapman, 89, a resident of the Bath VAMC formerly of Cleveland Avenue passed away peacefully Friday (May 16, 2014) at Bath VAMC. Born in Hornell, May 12, 1925, the son of Roblee and Fern Chapman, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. He had served twice in the US Navy once during World War II from 1942-1945, and a second time during the Korean Conflict from 1949-1954. Al had previously worked as a police officer for the City of Hornell, and later was the owner and operator of Chapman’s Center in North Hornell for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, leather crafting, and cross stitching. Al was also a member of the Hornell K of C and was also a founding father of the Finger Lakes Chapter of the K of C. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his wife Lucy DeSanto Chapman in 2001, whom he married on September 10, 1949, he was also predeceased by his sister Ramona Brody. He is survived by his son Robert (Pamela) Chapman of Hornell, 2 sisters Decla Phelps of CA, and June of Fla, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will be present on Tuesday, May 20, 2014,from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Ann’s Church on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St Mary’s Cemetery, Fremont, with military honors. To send a remembrance or light a candle please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com Friends may make memorial contributions to: CareFirst Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning NY 14830 or the Bath VAMC 1 San Juan Ave. Bath NY 14810.
Richard S. “Bud” VanDuser Almond Richard S “Bud”. VanDuser, 79, of 30 Main Street, passed away suddenly Sunday (June 1, 2014) at St James Mercy Hospital. Born in North Hornell, July 24, 1934, the son of Howard and Bernice (Townsend) VanDuser, he was a lifelong area resident. Bud was retired from Buffalo Crushed Stone in Alfred, holding many positions including mechanic, welder, and supervisor. He was a member of the Almond Fire and Ambulance, and a former member of the Hornell Eagles, and Hornell Moose Lodge. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Jeanine Watson VanDuser whom he married August 31, 1957 and was predeceased by her in 1991. He is also predeceased by his sister Alberta Lewis, and his brother Paul Binder. He is survived by 3 daughters Monica (Dale) Montgomery of NC, Debbie (Eric) Smith of VA, Teeka (Michael) Sherman of West Almond, 2 sons Terry (Sherry) VanDuser of Hornell, Richard VanDuser of Hornell, his dear close friend and caretaker Rose Acor of Almond, 2 sisters Nancy Griffin of Almond, Doris Mullen of Almond, 2 brothers Donald (Bonnie) VanDuser of FLA, Kenneth VanDuser of Almond, 22 grandchildren and numberous great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. To send a remembrance or light a candle please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com A Graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Alfred Station. Friends may make memorial contributions to: Almond Fire Department
Cynthia L. (Cindy) Polanowski Angelica Cynthia L.(Cindy) Polanowski, 53, of 65 East Main Street, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2014) at St James Mercy Hospital in Hornell as a result of injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident in Angelica. Born in North Hornell, September 2, 1960, the daughter of William and Louise Strait Spicer, she was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1978. Cindy received her LPN degree from BOCES, and her RN Degree from Alfred State College. She had been employed as a registered nurse in the emergency department at St. James Mercy Hospital Hospital and at the time of her death was Senior Vice President of Clinical and Program Services for the Allegany ARC, where she had been employed since 1995. Cindy was a member of Chapter 620, Hornell Moose Lodge and had recently received the title College of Regents. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, golf, bowling, but will be best remembered for her love for her family, She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Spicer. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Polanowski of Angelica, her father, William Spicer of Hornell, 3 daughters, Megan (Cody) White of Angelica, Brenna (Joshawane Ivey) Polanowski of Georgia, Nikki (Logan Ost) Polanowski of Hornell, 2 brothers, Bradley (Patti) Spicer of Hornell and Steven (Victoria) Spicer of Illinois, her mother-in-law, Norma Polanowski of Belfast, grandchildren, Saige Olivia White, Joshawane Ivey, Jazmyne Ost, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Cindy’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Chester A. Gosper IV. The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Friday from 7-9 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM until 2 PM and 4PM until 6 PM. A Moose memorial service will be held at 6 PM at the funeral home followed by the Funeral services with Rev Donald Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Fremont Cemetery, Stephens Mills. Friends wishing may make contributions to the “Friends of the Allegany ARC”, 240 O’Conner Street Ext. Wellsville, NY 14895.
Mavis O. Hija Wellsville Mavis O. Hija, 86, a resident of Highland Healtcare Center in Wellsville, a former resident of Angelica, passed away peacefully Thursday (June 12, 2014). Born in Friendship, June 12, 1928, the daughter of DeForest and Martha (Scott) Crandall, she was a lifelong area resident, returning from Michigan in 1961.She was a member of the Angelica United Methodist Church. Mavis enjoyed knitting, crocheting, painting, reading, Ice Hockey, and the New York Yankees. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Hija in 1967, her daughter Alice Hija Horton in 1968, as well as her 3 brothers Harold, Robert, and Clayton Crandall, and 2 sisters Elizabeth Crandall Bentley, and Mary Decker. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Jerry) Phelps of Tioga, PA, 2 sons Thomas Hija of Osceola, PA, and Raymond Hija of Campbell, 2 grandchildren of which she raised Donita Cryer of LA, and Stephen Horton of NC, her sister Laura (Walter) Fuhrer of Elkland, PA, her sister in law Delores Crandall of Angelica, 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will be present Monday, June 16, 2014, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Avenue Angelica, from 12-1pm, where funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Tim Middleton officiating. Burial will be in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com Friends may make memorial contributions to: Angelica United Methodist Church PO Box 6 Angelica NY 14709.
Donald E. Fuller Hornell Donald E. Fuller, 80, of Reservoir Rd., passed away Friday (June 20, 2014) at his daughter’s home following a lengthy illness. Born in Shinglehouse, PA, August 25, 1933, the son of Burrell and Florence Chapman Fuller, he had resided in Hornell the majority of his life. Donald served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956, serving in the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Donald Fuller & Son Contracting in Hornell and was also a truck driver for many years. Donald was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church and enjoyed driving stock car. Donald and his wife Florence had been foster parents for over 25 years, caring for over 67 children. The Fuller’s were the emergency placement home for Steuben County, taking responsibility for many children in emergency situations. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Florence on April 4, 2014 and one son Donald B. Fuller. He is survived by three daughters, Bonnie (Darryl) Barth of North Carolina, Joy (Mitch) Weaver of Hornell and Robin (Chris) Fuller-Jones of North Carolina, three sons, Randy (Patti) Fuller of North Carolina, Brion Fuller of Hornell and Daniel (Tina) Fuller of Pennsylvania, many grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, brothers, Carl Fuller of Stannards and Robert (Buena) Fuller of Wellsville. To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Don’s memory please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director. The family will be present to receive friends from 5Pm until 8Pm on Sunday (June 22, 2014), at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11Am at the Hillside Baptist Church, Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. Friends may make memorial contributions to: Care First, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Carlyle E. “Carl” Mills Jr. Jasper Carlyle E. “Carl” Mills Jr., 63, of 2469 Hunter Hill Road, passed away Saturday (June 21, 2014) at his home. Born in Wellsville, January 18, 1951, the son of Carlyle E. Mills Sr. and Anna (Guild) Mills he had resided most of his life in the Hornell-Canisteo area and in Jasper since 1987. Carl had served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era serving aboard the USS Shangri-La and the USS Laffey. He retired in March 2014, after over 30 years of service with Phillips Lighting in Bath. One of Carl’s favorite hobbies was his participation in the Japanese Martial Arts, “Hakko-Ryu Ju-Jutsu”. He had been awarded the 2nd degree black belt status, and had received the rank of Sensai. He had also been an instructor in martial arts in the area for several years. Carl loved horses and was a member of the Morgan Horse Association. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association in Canisteo and served as superintendent of grounds at the cemetery for several years. He will be fondly remembered for the excellent care he gave to the cemetery during those years. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Nye Mills of Jasper, his daughters, Angela (Gregory) Greene of Hampton Virginia, Heather Mills of Canisteo and Andrea Mills of Jasper, his sons, Cory (Jennifer) Mills stationed with the US Navy at the Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia Beach, and Jacob (Holly) Borden, stationed with the US Army at Ft. Drum in Watertown, his brother, Justin Mills of Horseheads and his sisters, Lois (Steven) Olix of Hornell, Cathy (Sy) Thomas of North Carolina, Sue Diaber of Ohio and Jessica Mills of Mt. Morris, 13 grandchildren, Chandler Greene, Christopher Greene, Kady Mills-Lewis, Kristian Rice, Kameron Mills, Jacob George, Kendra Fullmer, Brandon Mills, Leila Mills, Kailynn Mills, Pheobe Borden, Keira Borden and Destiny Campbell as well as several nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Carl’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director. The family will be present to receive friends at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo on Monday from 1 PM until 3 PM and 6PM until 8PM where Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11AM. Burial with Military Honors will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo. Friends may make memorial contributions to: The American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790, to the Care First Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830-3657, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.