Gerald Roy Stephens Avoca Gerald Roy Stephens, 77, of 7 Charlesworth Street, passed away Saturday (June 28, 2014) at his home. Born in Dansville, January 15, 1937, the son of Lester and Evangeline Kemp Stephens, he had resided most all of his life in the Hornell- Arkport area and in Avoca since 2004. Gerald had worked for many years on the Auckland Farms in Arkport. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters, Marinda Lamphier, and Mary Stephens, as well as his brothers, Harold, Raymond, and Laverne Stephens. He is survived by his sister, Myra Stephens of Hornell and his sister-in-law, Beulah Stephens of Hornell, several nieces and nephews. Those wishing to remember Gerald or to light a candle in his memory, may visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. Honoring Gerald’s wishes there were no calling hours. The family observed a private graveside service today at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
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John F. Trentanelli
John F. Trentanelli – 83 – of 7 Mill St., Hornell, died Thursday afternoon (July 3, 2014) at his home, following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on February 14, 1931 and was the son of Salvatore & Rose (Capparino) Trentanelli.
John was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1949). He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1952-1953 in Korea.
He was employed for over 35 years as a clerk for the former Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Conrail, retiring in 1991.
John was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church where he served as an usher. Most recently he was a member of St. Ann’s Church. He was a member of the Carducci Lodge (Sons of Italy), Hornell American Legion, Hornell Knights of Columbus, Hornell Alumni Association, and the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration of St. Ann’s.
John was “family-man” in every sense of the word. He had a deep love for his wife, children, grandchildren, brother & sisters. He enjoyed hunting and gardening, but his favorite times were simply being with the ones that he loved!
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances Trentanelli and Josephine Schieder and his brother, Ignatius “George” Trentanelli.
He was married on July 6, 1957 (57 years ago today) in St. Ann’s Church to the former Ann Smith who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Stephen (Patricia) Trentanelli of Andover, NJ and Salvatore (Karen) Trentanelli of Corning; his sister, RoseAnn (Frank) Rizzuto of Arkport; his brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Schieder of Hornell; his grandchildren, Ann Marie (Dennis) Weaver, Stephen Trentanelli, Anthony Trentanelli, Ignatius Trentanelli, Nicholas Trentanelli and John Trentanelli; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family of John F. Trentanelli will receive friends on Sunday (today) from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at St. Ann’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors.
John’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to Care First Hospice (formerly Southern Tier Hospice), 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
In recognition of John’s service to his country, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
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Jerry R. Livingston, Sr
Jerry Richard Livingston, Sr. of Canaseraga, NY, passed away at home July 3, 2014, after a hard battle with cancer.
He was born April 6, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to Martin Luther and Esther (Jepson) Livingston.
Jerry lived the early years of his life on Grand Island, NY, where he was active in the Rod & Gun Club, the Rescue Squad, and Trinity Church. After moving to the Canaseraga area, he became a social member of American Legion Fawcett Post 1582, a member of the Hornell Moose Club, the Hornell Association, and was a Past Exalted Ruler (ER) of the Hornell Elks Club. He was also Past Master of the Keshequa Masonic Lodge.
He was a self-employed carpenter all his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports, fishing, boating and playing guitar.
Jerry was pre-deceased by his parents and 2 brothers, Charles and Martin, Jr.
He was married to the former Donnalee Wheeler who survives Also surviving are his children, Julie (Gregory) Swain, Jay (Noel) Livingston, Jody Schue, Jeff (Pam) Livingston, Renee Livingston, and Ryan (Leslie) Livingston, his grandchildren Jeremy (Angela) Swain, Jared (Laura) Pierce, Amber (Paul) Kehoe, Chad Pierce, Eric Swain, Kristen Livingston, Dillon Swain, Aaron Schue, Caleb Livingston, and Camden Livingston, and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Joan (Skip) Fred, his brother Ronald Livingston, his sister-in-law Gayle (Rich) Morley, and many nieces and nephews.
At Jerry’s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held July 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Birdsall Community Church, 8959 County Route 16, Angelica, NY.
Arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY
Jerry’s family request that donations in his memory be made to the Canaseraga Ambulance Service, PO Box 322, Canaseraga, NY 14822.
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Bruce Greene
BRUCE ROBERT GREENE Bruce Greene of Alfred Station, NY was born to Kenneth and Thedora Greene of Perry, NY on September 5, 1939. He died on July 5, 2014 in Wellsville, NY from the effects of an aggressive brain tumor diagnosed a few months earlier. Bruce is survived by his wife, Susan and his sole sibling, Charles W Greene of Clarence Center, NY. Well-known for over forty years as the potter-proprietor of Hillbottom Pottery on Main Street in Alfred Station, he is also fondly remembered as the junior and senior high school art instructor at Alfred-Almond Central School from 1971-1995. Upon graduation from Buffalo State College in 1961, Bruce taught elementary art in Corning, NY. In 1964 he received his MA in Art Education from the University of Illinois. For the next four years Bruce was an elementary art instructor in Oak Park, IL, a Chicago suburb. His last student teacher there, Susan Wiese of Oak Park, walked into his life forever. They married later that year and moved to Alfred where Bruce received his MFA in Ceramic Design at the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1971. Bruce took the position at Alfred-Almond, and was joined a year later by his wife who became the elementary art instructor. Along the way Bruce made pottery sold through Hillbottom Enterprises, which included also a modest antiques business and Susan’s short-lived hand weaving business. Upon his retirement from teaching in 1995, potting became his full time occupation. His work was available from select local and regional shops including his own. Hillbottom Pottery also reached the market through craft venues like the Clothesline, Allentown, and Waterfront shows. From its second year, Bruce was a member of Allegany Artisans, a guild of local craftspersons who sold directly from their studios in an annual “tour” event. After Bruce retired he also taught a summer Elderhostel art class at Alfred University. Later he and a fellow alum campaigned to preserve as much as possible of the original architecture of the historic Steinheim Museum there, during its transformation into the Career Development Center. He helped catalog the Paul Vickers Gardner glass collection. The Baker’s Bridge Historical Association has benefited from his support since its inception in 1976. He enthusiastically contributed to the scholarships awarded annually by the Alfred-Almond Fine Arts Boosters to college-bound arts students. The Greenes had no children but were keen partners in collecting American antiques to furnish their home. That interest branched out into household textiles and most notably, into the specialty of period clothing from about 1780-1880. The costume collection merged their interests in material and cultural history, and became so large that it ultimately went to the Genesee Country Museum & Village at Mumford, NY where it is presented as a major primary research resource. A quiet, peaceable, honest and generous man—always energetically busy—Bruce’s influence is enjoyed around the world as someone lifts one of his mugs, pushes flower stalks into an arranger, or switches on a lamp one more time. As professionals, artisans and dabblers, former students have passed on treasured skills and insights they acquired in his classroom. Visitors to the museum marvel at a slice of history made possible by Bruce’s eager participation in Susan’s later-life focus. Many of us, especially his wife, know we would not have been all we are without his inspiration, encouragement and support. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 14 at 11:00 AM at the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church in Alfred Station, followed with a buffet lunch and an open house at Hillbottom Pottery until 1:30 at which Bruce’s remaining stock will be offered for sale—all proceeds to go to the Hart Comfort House of Wellsville NY. In lieu of flowers please make any contributions to the Hart Comfort House or the Bakers’ Bridge Historical Association of Alfred Station, NY.
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Jerry Richard Livingston Sr.
CANASERAGA/HORNELL — Jerry Richard Livingston, Sr. of Canaseraga, N.Y., passed away at home July 3, 2014, after a hard battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1941 in Buffalo, N.Y., to Martin Luther and Esther (Jepson) Livingston. He lived the early years of his life on Grand Island, N.Y., where he was active in the Rod & Gun Club, the Rescue Squad, and Trinity Church. After moving to the Canaseraga area, he became a social member of American Legion Fawcett Post 1582, a member of [...]
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Charles Lockwood
Charles F. “Chub” Lockwood Jr. Almond Charles F “Chub” . Lockwood, 92, of 83 Main Street was hatched on July 31, 1921, attached on October 17, 1943 with his marriage to the former Marilyn MacMichael, and dispatched on July 6, 2014 after a short stay at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath. Born in North Hornell, the son of Charles F. and Amelia Mae Rogers Lockwood Sr., he had resided in Almond since 1950.Chub had served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1942-1945. He had been employed as an engineer for the former Erie and Erie Lakawanna Railroads as well as Conrail prior to his retirement in 1981 after 39 ½ years of service. He was a member of the Almond Union of Churches, the Almond 20th Century Club, the Almond Historical Society and a former member of the Almond Fire Department. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Marilyn in 1997 and his sister, Jean Ward, He is survived by his sons, Philip (Rochelle) Lockwood of Mass., David Lockwood of Pennsylvania, and William (Diane) Lockwood of Almond, 3 grandsons, Jared Lockwood, Matthew Lockwood and Dustin Kinney, one grand daughter, Amelia Mae Lockwood and 2 great grandchildren. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Chub’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. Honoring Chub’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond. Friends may make memorial contributions to: the Almond Fire Department or Ambulance Corp. in Mr. Lockwood’s memory.
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Eleanor Crane
Eleanor M. Crane Canisteo Eleanor M. Crane, 98, formerly of Union Street, passed away Tuesday (July 8, 2014) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell where she had resided for the past seven years. Born in Corning, September 20, 1915, the daughter of Harrison and Mary Mocker Crane, she had resided in Canisteo all her life. Eleanor had served her country as a member of the WAVES, in the United States Navy from 1944-1945. She had been employed as a secretary for the Steuben County Highway Department from 1939 until her retirement in 1980. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Marion Roffman and her brother Harold Crane. She is survived by her cousin, Doris Robbins of Horseheads. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Eleanor’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 at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo on Friday from 4 PM until 5 PM at which time military honors will be accorded followed by her funeral service with Rev. Donald Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.
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Martha Glynn Samiec
Martha Glynn Samiec – (74) – of 2221 State Rt. 248, Rexville (Town of Greenwood), died Tuesday evening (July 15, 2014) at McAuley Manor, where she had resided since 2005.
Born in Hornell on January 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Thomas & Mary Alice (Riefer) Glynn.
Martha grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School (class of 1958). She later earned her Registered Nurses License from St. James School of Nursing.
She was employed as a registered nurse for more than 30 years, working with people with developmental disabilities and retiring from Monroe Developmental Center.
Martha was a former member of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell and more recently was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Rexville. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, knitting & crocheting and was an avid golfer. She was a former member of the Ladies of Columbus. Most importantly, Martha had a deep love for her family!
She was married in 1988 to her ever-loving husband of 26 years, Robert “Bob” Samiec who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Mark (Chris) Saltsman of Mt. Morris and Bruce (Sandra) Saltsman of Arcade; 2 daughters, Lori (Jerry Meyer) Saltsman of Henrietta and Jane (Jeff) Walent of Henrietta; step-children, Mark (Ellen Clark) Samiec of Rochester, Dawn Brown of Newellenton, SC, Bonnie (Milo) Turner of Livonia, Terrie (Chuck) Sanford of Nunda and Lori Koerner of Perry; 1 brother, Tom (Nancy) Glynn of Ormond Beach, FL; 4 sisters, Mary Ann (Francis “Babi”) Argentieri of Hornell, Suzanne (Martin) Christensen of Hornell, Mary Helen (Mark) Huffsmith of Moorhead, MN and Peggy Cregan of Hornell; grandchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces & nephews.
The family of Martha G. Samiec will receive friends on Sunday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at St. Ann’s Church.
Martha’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
Martha’s family would like to thank doctors, nurses and the entire staff at McAuley Manor for the professional way that they took care of her these past years. Your kindness will never be forgotten!
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Maurice Hannon
Maurice J. Hannon Maurice J. Hannon, 75, of Angelica NY, passed away at Olean General Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2014 as a result of complications from pneumonia. He was born in Glenwood NY., the son of John and Loretta (Rogers) Hannon. He married the former Elizabeth (Betty) Murphy in Springville NY in 1965. After attending St. Aloysius grade school and Griffith Institute and Central High School, both in Springville, he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Richardson, AK. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there skiing and exploring the beautiful Alaskan landscape. One of his favorite stories was to relate his unique experience of marching in the celebration parade when Alaska became a state in 1959. After his enlistment ended, Maurice returned to Springville to work a few years on the family farm. He then attended Alfred Agriculture and Technical Institute and continued on to West Virginia University in Morgantown WV, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Education. From there, he and wife Betty returned to Western New York, buying a home in Angelica where they have resided for 45 years. Maurice was hired to teach at the new BOCES Career and Technical Center in Belmont NY in its inaugural year. As the Conservation and Heavy Equipment Operation teacher, he always felt fortunate that he had the “original hand” in the development of the 300 acre site at the school. Later, he facilitated the construction of the first operating sawmill at the Center. However, the professional accomplishment for which he was most known was the development of the maple syrup production operation there. Many evenings, weekends, and spring breaks were spent in the woods collecting and boiling sap. His students were very eager to also give of their time and participate in the experience, and many of them went on to establish sugar-making operations at regional farms. During several summers, Maurice directed the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a federally funded program for the implementation of pavilions and nature trails in various local state forests. As a teacher he touched the lives of so many students throughout Allegany County that the Hannons could never attend a public event or be at a restaurant or out shopping without some former student enthusiastically greeting Maurice with a “Hello, Mr. Hannon, remember me?” He thoroughly enjoyed all of these conversations. Maurice served in various public capacities in his lifetime. He was a member of the Angelica Village Board, the Conservation Department Soils and Natural Resources Committee, the Angelica Conservation Club, and the Angelica Boosters Committee, helping with many Heritage Days Weekends in the town park. His biggest contribution to public service occurred after he retired from teaching when he gave much time and effort to the merger committee for the former Angelica and Belmont Central Schools. After the establishment of the new Genesee Valley Central School in 1996, he served as its first School Board President. Mr. Hannon contributed his energies over the years as an usher, Parish Council President and the annual Catholic Charities Chairman for the former Sacred Heart Church in Angelica. Whenever a new priest was assigned to the parish, he would spend considerable time with Maurice getting acclimated to the parish operations. In retirement, Mr. Hannon was able to pursue two of his favorite activities. One was travel and he enjoyed revisiting the places of his Army deployment in Alaska. His interest in Genealogy allowed him time to do in depth research on his Hannon family line and also his wife’s Murphy family line. In connection with this interest, the Hannons were able to make several trips to Ireland to visit the exact sites/homesteads of their ancestors. Maurice was one of the true descendants who could regale all with that famous Irish story telling ability! He is survived by his wife, Betty, and three children: John is Associate Dean of Students at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh PA; Bart is an Allegany County Deputy Sheriff; and Colleen follows in her father’s footsteps working in education. He is survived by one brother, Michael Hannon, and two sisters, Margaret Keeney-Fink and Kathleen Lunders, and he was predeceased by one brother, James Hannon. Maurice’s recent pride and joy has been his only grandchild, Molly Rose Hannon, daughter of Bart and wife Kim. He was her first babysitter and had continued daily to enjoy her gifts of general joy and enthusiasm for life. She definitely inherited her grandfather’s humor and storytelling ability. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Maurice’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com Visitation will occur at Brown and Powers Funeral Home in Angelica on Tuesday, July 22 between 2 and 4 p.m. and between 7 and 9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church in Belmont on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. Co-Celebrants for the Mass will be Rev. Dennis J.J. Mancusco and Rev. William Bigelow, a cousin of Maurice. Burial will follow at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
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Donald Watson
Donald L. Watson Almond Donald L. Watson, 52, of Maple Ridge St., passed away Tuesday (July 22, 2014) at his home after a long battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. . Born in Wellsville, September 19, 1961, the son of Raymond K. and Joan Heuer Watson, he had resided all his life in the Almond Area. Don was a graduate of the Alfred-Almond Central School class of 1979 and was a flooring installer for Mullen Factory Direct Carpeting in Almond. He was an avid outdoors man and was a Miami Dolphins fan. Don’s big heart for children was shown by his kind loving patience. He was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Drew-Watson of Almond, mother, Joan Watson of Belmont, sons, Theodore (Sarah) Quant Jr. of Hornell, Vincent, Brandon and Nicholas (Tiara Brown) Quant all of Almond, daughter, Anna (Kenneth) O’Dell of Hornell, god children, Gavin, Lucas and Emma O’Dell, grandson, Wyatt Quant, brothers, Dean (Carrie) Watson of Belmont and Dale (Tiersa) Watson of Almond, sisters, Kathy (Russell VanNostrand) Hooker of Arkport, Laura (Spencer) Conklin of Bath, Sharon (Martin) Woodard of Canisteo and Diane Burdick of Hornell, several nieces and nephews, special friend Jeff Grantier. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Don’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. The family will be present to receive friends from 1Pm until 2Pm on Sunday (July 27, 2014) at the Canisteo Wesleyan Church, 25 Greenwood St. Canisteo, NY 14843. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2Pm at the church, Rev. Donald Maynard officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Almond Rod & Gun Club DEC Camp, PO Box 143, Almond NY 14804.
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Ethel Loh Strickarz
Ethel Loh Strickarz – 64 – of 880 North Almond Valley Rd, Arkport, NY (Town of Almond), also of Bradford, NY transitioned from this life on Wednesday afternoon (July 23, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.
Born in New York City on November 7, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of Huan Swee & Nelly (Wei) Loh.
Ethel grew up in Forest Hills, Queens NYC and was a graduate of Forest Hills High School class of 1966. She was a graduate of Monroe Community College in Rochester and later attended the University of Buffalo and worked in the Human Services Health Field for the majority of her life.
Ethel began working for Arc of Steuben in February, 1981 and was very instrumental in helping Arc of Steuben grow into what it is today. She was employed there for 29 years and retired from Arc in August, 2013 due to ill health. At the time of her retirement she held the position of Director of Development. She found love, joy and satisfaction in helping those who were developmentally disabled and less fortunate
She was an extremely artistic and talented person who expressed her creativity through doll making, painting, poetry and jewelry design. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, spending time with her family and being outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her father, Huan Swee Loh who died in 1985.
She was married on October 28, 1979 (34 ½ years) to David Strickarz who survives. Also surviving are her son, Daemian Friedman of Springwater, NY; her mother, Nelly Loh of Arkport; 1 brother, Raymond Loh of Canisteo; 1 sister, Eileen (Leon) Loh-Fontier of Dresden, NY; 1 granddaughter, Katie (Sean) Friedman; 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
At Ethel’s request there will be no prior calling hours. Her wish was to be cremated and, at a scheduled time to be announced, provide an opportunity for family members and close friends to celebrate her life.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Ethel’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Arc of Steuben, 1 ARC Way, Bath, NY 14810.
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Patrick E. Mahany
Patrick E. “Pat” Mahany – 88 – Poags Hole Rd., Arkport, died early Thursday morning (July 24, 2014) after living a long and full life.
Born in Easton, ME on August 6, 1925, he was the son of Eldon & Delia (Long) Mahany.
Pat grew up in Easton, ME where he graduated from Easton High School in 1943 with “honors.” He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army. While in the army, Pat was stationed in France, Luxemburg, and Belgium and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal along with numerous other medals. His dedication for his country and fellow patriots continued to run deep through his veins his entire life.
Moving to the Arkport area in 1947, Pat established Patrick E. Mahany & Sons, Inc., a potato and grain farm located in Arkport. He, along with his sons, operated the business until his “retirement” in 1981. Since 1996, he has been instrumental in the day to day operation of Sun Valley Campsites in Arkport (near Canaseraga). Since 1983, Pat has spent the winter months in Florida with his daughter, Michelle. While in Florida, he gave a valiant attempt to golf and play tennis – “not his cup of tea.”
Pat was a member of the Arkport American Legion for 66 years, a former member of the Hornell Knights of Columbus, and a member of National Infantry Association. In the mid 1970s, he served on the Board of Education of the Arkport Central School.
Pat was a lifelong horseman. As a boy, he worked with horses daily to travel and work his family farm in Maine. Pat enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the Belle Hollow Hunt Club and was “acting as Master of the Hunt.” Throughout the years, he also raised and owned several very successful race horses, both in harness and thoroughbred racing. Pat took pride in his ability to raise most of these horses from foals.
Pat was also an avid snow skier. He not only skied locally, but also traveled to places such as Colorado, Maine, Vermont, and Canada to ski with close friends and family. He enjoyed a nice warm cup of hot buttered rum and chili that his wife, Phyllis, would make for him to keep warm. He never wore anything other than his cowboy hat while skiing, so he needed all the help he could to keep warm. He was an active skier until he was 82 years young!
He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. In recent years, he was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Canaseraga.
Pat was married on November 26, 1947 to the former Phyllis Millard who died in 2002. He was also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Mahany who died May 8, 2014, his grandson Anthony “Tony” Mahany who died in 1999, his brothers Vincent Mahany and Joseph Mahany.
Surviving are three sons, Patrick (Karen) Mahany, Jr. of Siverthorne, CO; Sean (Nancy) Mahany of Scottsdale, AZ; and Kevin (Christine) Mahany of Arkport; daughter Michelle (Alan) Eddison of Stuart, FL; 1 brother, Murray (Reba) Mahany of Arkport; 2 sisters, Gertrude Thompson of Seattle, WA, and Sr. Joyce Mahany of Standish, ME; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family of Patrick E. “Pat” Mahany will receive friends on Sunday (today) from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with Father John Cullen officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors.
Pat’s family requests 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 or click here to print a form.
In recognition of Pat’s service to his country during WWII, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
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Eugene DiCaprio
Eugene R. DiCaprio Cohocton/Haskinville Eugene R. DiCaprio, 68, of State Route 21, passed away Friday (July 25, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, NY, August 8, 1945, the son of Eugene and Leona (Vickery) DiCaprio, he was a resident of the area for many years. He was retired from Andover Central School as a Chemistry & Physics Teacher. Eugene had also taught at Arkport Central School, and was a member of SS. Brendan and Jude Parish, and a communicant of St. Brendan Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing, and collecting and working on foreign cars. Eugene had also coached boys’ basketball in Arkport, and girls’ basketball and soccer in Andover. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his sister Johann StLaurent of Exeter, NH, 2 brothers Ralph (Linda) DiCaprio of Webster, NY and Nicholas (Maureen) DiCaprio of Bourne, MA, several nieces and nephews, and many many close friends. The family will be present 2-4 &7-9 pm Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St Brendon Church on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11am. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Fremont. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice is appreciated.
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Lucille Stewart
Lucille G. Stewart Canisteo Lucille G. Stewart, 91, formerly of South Elm Street, passed away Monday (July 28, 2014) at McAuley Manor. Born in Hornell, December 12, 1922, the daughter of Seth and Myrtle Amelia Haight, she had resided all her life in the Canisteo area. Lucille was a graduate of the former Canisteo Academy Class of 1941 and had been employed as a spinner & winder for the Stern & Stern Textiles. She was a member of the Canisteo Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents Lucille was predeceased by her husband, Watson W. Stewart in 1972, brother, Victor Haight and sister Marguerite Fallon. She is survived by two sons, Gerald Stewart and Kenneth Stewart both of Canisteo, one daughter, Mary (George Jones) Krisher of Canisteo, grandchildren, Scott Krisher, Kelli (Tim) Panter, Candice (Doug) Walker, Kathryn (Tim) Martin, Shawn (Melissa) Stewart, Heather (John) Adams, Todd (Bri) Stewart and Kyle (Samantha VanZile) Stewart, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Lucille’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director. The family wishes to thank the 2nd floor staff at McAuley Manor for their years of compassionate care. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday (July 30, 2014) from 6-8Pm, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11Am at the Funeral Home with Rev. Don Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Town Line Cemetery, Cameron Mills. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Canisteo Wesleyan Church, 25 Greenwood St. Canisteo, NY 14823 or to the Canisteo Volunteer Fire Dept. 33 Main St. Canisteo, NY 14823.
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James J. Keenan
James J. Keenan – (83) – of 7 Pine St., Hornell, died Saturday afternoon (July 26, 2014) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, following a brief illness.
Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 31, 1931, he was the son of James & Wilamena (Pritz) Keenan.
When he was 5 years old, Jim’s family moved to Rochester, NY. He was a graduate of West High School (class of 1948). He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country in the US Navy.
Jim was employed as a firefighter in Rochester for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He lived in Florida for about 17 years and has resided in Hornell since June, 2008.
He was married on May 4, 1957 to the former Jean Herzog who died January 18, 2014.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary Frances (Ronald) Spataro of Rochester, Wendy (Richard) Chapel of Geneseo and Kathleen (David) Hillman of Hornell; 1 son, James J. Keenan of Rochester; several grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter, nieces & nephews.
The family of James J. Keenan will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, NY where a memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with the Rochester Fire Department Chaplain officiating.
Local funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY
Jim’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.
In recognition to Jim’s service to his country during the Korean Conflict, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
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Francis J. Pollizi
Francis J. Pollizi – (77) – of 106 Hornell St., Hornell, died early Monday morning (July 28, 2014) at his home, following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on March 8, 1937, he was the son of Anthony & Rose (Changose) Pollizi.
Francis grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School. He was employed for 52 years in many capacities at the former Stern & Stern Industries, retiring in 2008 as a weaver.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church where he served as an usher for many years. For 10 years, Francis volunteered his time at the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner at Billy Schu’s Restaurant.
Francis will be remembered as a true “Family Man”. He was a caring and devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He was extremely proud of his entire family and in recent years took great joy in his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He always had a smile on his face and never had a cruel word to say. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Fran was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Gary Norton and Richard Norton.
He was married on May 4, 1956 to the former Barbara Norton who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Michael (Kelley) Pollizi of Hornell, Thomas (Margaret) Pollizi of Rochester and Timothy (Becki) Pollizi of Canisteo; 4 daughters, Deborah Stauffer of Ft. Myers, FL, Rose (Richard) Bartlett of Hornell, Mary Houghtaling of Hornell and Lori (Mark) Corso of Arkport; 1 sister, Carol (Mike) Terrigino of Rochester; his in-laws, Sandy & Joe Morey of Arkport, Jackie & Harry McChestney of Susquehanna, PA, Patricia Norton of Dansville, Nancy Norton of Scio and John & rose Hendrickson of Susquehanna, PA; 19 grandchildren, Anthony Pollizi, Joseph Pollizi, Sydney Pollizi, Melissa Stauffer, April Wheeler, Amanda Huckabee, Nicole Hayes, Shelby Bartlett, Jeremy Pollizi, Steven Pollizi, Rochelle Houghtaling, Ryan Pollizi, Brittany Pollizi, Justin Pollizi, Brooke Lovell, Brandon Pollizi, Bethany (Joe) Gayhart, Brandon Mills & Zack Mills; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Francis J. Pollizi will receive friends on Wednesday 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 Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with final interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Francis’ family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to Care First Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
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Andrew Ford
Andrew Michael Ford Mineral V.A. / Angelica Andrew Michael Ford, 16 completely healed on July 27, 2014. His life was full and he blessed his parents (Chris and Jenn) and siblings (Aaron, Megan, Michelle and Alex) with his smile and presence. He went to heaven ahead of his grandparents Jon and Donna Ford, Helene Mousseau, Allan and Linda Graham, Great Grandpa Bernie Piatt, and great grandmothers Fleurette Mousseau and Beverly Graham. He also leaves behind his uncle Bret and Aunt Teresa, Uncle Josh and aunt Kattie, as well as Aunt Stephanie. He loved spending time with his cousins Bret, Jon, Cassie, Austin, Noah and Hope. He will also be missed by his longtime nurse and second mom, Colleen McDonald, as well as many other family members and friends. Drew was a very special boy who fought a rare disease with courage and a smile, and brought people together wherever he was. We are so thankful for the time with him and that God blessed us with. To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Drew’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Angelica. A short celebration of his life will be held on Thursday (July 31, 2014) at the Angelica First Baptist Church at 7PM. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of the following organizations in his memory: the Lackey Foundation, (Olean, NY), Buffalo Ronald McDonald House, Buffalo Make A Wish or Noah’s Children (Richmond VA).
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Bernice Ordway
Bernice L. Ordway Canisteo Bernice L. Ordway, 98, of 67 Russell Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday (July 27, 2014) at her home of natural causes after living a long and full life. Born on the family farm in Greenwood , November 27, 1915, she was the daughter of John and Elsie York Rogers. She had been a lifelong resident of Greenwood and Canisteo. Bernice was a graduate of Greenwood Central School, class of 1933, as well as the former Hornell Business School. She had been employed as a clerk and bookkeeper for the GLF Store and later Agway in Canisteo for 35 years prior to her retirement in 1978. She was a 67 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo and had served as deacon and former treasurer of the Presbyterian Guild. She was an active member of RSVP, and had volunteered at both Bethesda Community Hospital, and St. James Mercy Hospital as well as Mercy Care from 1981 until 2001. She had also served as treasurer for the Canisteo Council of Churches. Bernice and her husband Robert enjoyed traveling ; especially visiting the Panama Canal, a cruise to Alaska, a train trip across all of Canada, Texas, Las Vegas and the wonderful time spent in Florida. They both treasured the time they spent at Keuka Lake. She enjoyed knitting, especially making special gifts for family and friends and working crossword puzzles. Every morning, Bernice could be found at the local coffee shop sharing news with her many lady friends in Canisteo, and of course, Friday night fish fries. And who could forget, her hosting some very spirited games of euchre at her home. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert in 1998, her sister Gertrude Cable, her step-daughter, Connie Weiler and her son Ronald Hurd in 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Houghtaling of Texas, her step-son, Robert Ordway of Holland Patent, her brother –in-law, Joe( Doris ) Ordway of Canisteo, as well as several grand children, great grandchildren, and step grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Renee Nolton, Bernice’s long time caregiver. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Bernice’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, director. Honoring Bernice’s wishes, the family will not be observing calling hours. A private family funeral service will be held at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Canisteo with Rev. Norma Bond officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo. Friends may make memorial contributions to: The First Presbyterian Church, 10 South Main Street, Canisteo, NY 14823. or to Steuben Rural Ministries, West Main Street, Canisteo, NY 14823.
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Edna Kemp
Edna M. Kemp Arkport Edna M. Kemp, 90, of Apple St, passed away Tuesday (July 29, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, May 21, 1924, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Chapman Lamphere, she had resided many years in the Arkport area. Edna enjoyed playing scrabble and hosting card parties, playing both euchre and poker. She also enjoyed visiting flea markets. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Clifford in 2011, two sisters, Florence Druzynski and Rosalie. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Jane Elks) Kerr of NC and Margaret (Steve) Ball of Rushville, one son, Clifford (Grace) Kemp Jr. of Pittsford grandchildren, Tina, Lori, Jimmy, Tony, Malinda, Jamie, Ryan and Gerrit, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Edna’s memory please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. Honoring Edna’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday (August 8, 2014) at 11Am at the Heritage Hill Cemetery in Arkport with Rev. Pam Carey officiating. Friends may make memorial contributions to the Hornell American Legion, 72 Seneca St. Hornell NY 14843or to the Hornell Area Humane Society 7649 Industrial Park Rd. Hornell NY 14843.
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Lois H. Furlong
Lois H. Furlong – 90 – of Smith Pond Rd., Avoca, formerly of Hornell, died Thursday evening at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on September 1, 1923, she was the daughter of Floyd & Lyda (Woodworth) Cline.
Lois grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School. She had been a member of the former Spence United Methodist Church.
She was married to William “Duke” Furlong who died in 1983. She was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen Furlong who died in 2011; 2 sisters, Beth Jones and Ruth Loohn.
Surviving are her children, William Furlong, JR of Chattanooga, TN, Sue Fenti of Avoca and David Furlong of Duluth, GA; 1 sister, Jean Van Wee of Canisteo; grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
At Lois’ request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at the Howard Union Church in Howard, NY with Rev. Don Lester officiating.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Lois’ family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Hart Comfort Care, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895.
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