Barbara Mary Husted Hornell Barbara Mary Husted, 94, formerly of 381 Canisteo Street, passed away December 1, 2014 at the Hornell Gardens. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell. Burial will be at St Mary Cemetery in Fremont.
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Donald Jewell
Donald Duane Jewell Hornell Donald Duane Jewell, 81, of the Airport Rd., passed away Wednesday (December 10, 2014) at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wellsville, December 11, 1932, the son of Clarence Wade and Erma Sears Jewell, he had resided in the Hornell area since 1975, having come from the Allegany County Area. Donald was a graduate of the Belfast Central School and served his country in the United States Army Signal Corps. during the Korean Conflict. During his childhood Donald loved being a member of the Boys Scouts and was a member of the former Oramel Methodist Church, past president of the Oramel Cemetery Assoc., and retired as a Rural Mail Carrier for the Hornell Post Office. Donald was a member of the Arkport American Legion Post 1248 and loved fishing, gardening, animals, feeding and watching the birds, and was an avid outdoorsman. He will be remembered for his great love of his family. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by one brother, Jay Ell Jewell. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Griffin Jewell to whom he was married on April 19, 1975, one son, Nelson Wade (Shelley) Jewell of Livonia, one daughter, Dona Joi (John Kralles) Freeman of Rochester, one brother, E. Harvey (Mary E.) Jewell of Sioux Falls SD, one sister, Gloria R.(Roger C.) Griffin of Bishopville, four grandchildren, Michael, Alyssa and Samantha Jewell, Jewell Freeman, brother-in-law, Franklin (Corrinne Miller) Griffin of Fremont, sisters-in-law, Nancy Griffin of Almond, Mary Lou Jewell of Memphis TN, many nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Donald’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 on Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014) from 2-4Pm and 6-8Pm and also on Monday from 2-3Pm, at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will follow calling hours on Monday at 3PM at the funeral home, Rev. Pam Carey officiating. Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery in Arkport. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Care First, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830, Faith in Action, PO Box 117, Hornell, NY 14843, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Clara Clark
Clara L. “Peg” Clark Arkport Clara L. “Peg” Clark, 94, of 5 Brush Street, Arkport, passed away Monday (December 15, 2014) at the Hornell Gardens. Born in Hornell, April 9, 1920, the daughter of Conrad and Louise Knopf Hilsdorf, she had resided in Arkport nearly all her life. She was a graduate of the former Almond Union School, and a member of the Arkport United Methodist Church. Peg enjoyed gardening, all plants and flowers, crafts and boating. She and her husband traveled several waterways in New York and Canada. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who always placed the needs of others before her own. Her caring and giving ways will live on as an inspiration. Her favorite saying was “Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life”. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Carl G. Clark in 1998, as well as her sisters, Mable Shuster, Celia Lons, and Ether Diehl , her brothers, infant Robert Hilsdorf, George Hilsdorf, Herman Hilsdorf and Charles Hilsdorf. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Catherine) Clark of Arkport and Hamilia (Vincent) Vogt of Cohocton, her sister, Mary (Otis) Preston of Arkport, and her brother, Conrad (Eloise) Hilsdorf of Canisteo, 3 grandchildren, Suzanne (Todd) Kesel, Christine Vogt, Carl (Heather) Clark, and 4 great grandchildren, Dan Clark, Shawn Kesel, Kevan Kesel and Ryan Kesel, several nieces and nephews, To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Peg’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 on Thursday, December 18, 2014, from 2 PM until 4 PM at the Bender – Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will follow calling hours at 4:00 PM with Rev. Pam Carey officiating. Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport. Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Arkport United Methodist Church, West Ave. and Main Street, Arkport, NY 14807.
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Charles Jones JR
Charles “Charlie” Jones, JR – 81 – of 7 Hakes Ave., Hornell, died Friday morning (December 12, 2014) at his home, following a brief illness.
A native of Piper, AL, he was born February 10, 1933 and was the son of Charles & Eva Jane (Coleman) Jones.
Charlie grew up in Piper, AL and was a graduate of Bibb County Training School in Centerville, AL (class of 1950). At the age of 17, he joined the US Air Force and served his country for about 10 years. While in the Air Force, Charlie was stationed in several places including Japan, Guam & Panama.
Living most of his adult life in Brooklyn, NY, Charlie was employed for about 30 years as a Union Representative for the AFLCIO, retiring in 1998 after 30 years of service. He has resided in Hornell for the past 10 years.
Charlie was a member of the Jehovah Witness Organization and a member of Kingdom Hall in Canisteo. He enjoyed watching sporting events and was a Chicago Bears Football Fan and an LA Lakers Basketball Fan.
He was married to the former Lillian Whitehall who died 15 years ago. Charlie was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Surviving are 4 brothers, James, Sylvester, Clayton & Curtis; 2 sisters, Gaynell & Alma; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.
At Charlie’s request there will be no prior calling hours. A private Memorial Service was held at Kingdom Hall.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
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Amy Drake
Amy M. Drake Angelica Amy M. Drake, 43, of 113 North Street, passed away Friday (December 19, 2014) after a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Wellsville, March 18, 1971, she was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Angelica Central School “Class of 1989”. She was a member of the Angelica Baptist Church, and was previously employed at the former Steuben Educators, Bath National Bank, and the Evening Tribune in Hornell. Amy’s calling in life was to be a wife and mother. She cherished every moment that she had with her husband, children and her entire family. They truly were the center of her life, and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Jason Drake, whom she married September 3, 1999, her daughter Alexis Drake, her son Spencer Drake, her mother Betty White Patterson of Angelica, her sister Tiffany (Mark) Gordon of Belmont, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be present from 4-7pm Sunday, December 21, 2014, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Avenue, Angelica, where Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 12:00 PM, with the Rev. David Ford, and Rev. Marc Chamberlain 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: Roswell Park Cancer Hospital
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Marianne A. Sivertsen
Marianne A. Sivertsen – (70) – of 9255 County Road 15 B, Canaseraga, passed away early Friday morning (December 26, 2014) with family at her side at her home in Birdsall, NY following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on December 6, 1944, she was the daughter of Louis & Marian (Nicholson) Albert.
Marianne lived in the Hornell – Almond area until the sixth grade when her family moved to Marion, OH. She graduated from Marion Catholic High School (class of 1963) and later attended (2 years) at Ohio State University. Moving to California in 1966, Marianne received her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Alan Hancock College in Lompoc, CA.
For about 4 years, she was employed at Anaconda Aluminum in Columbia Falls, MT, primarily in the Service Department. She also served as manager of the Kalispell Bar & Grill and as a bartender & waitress at the Outlaw Inn, both in Kalispell, MT.
In 1979, Marianne moved back to the Hornell area and briefly worked in Real Estate. From 1979 – 1988 she was employed at the former SKF Industries. She was the first woman hired in the Union and worked as a Master Scheduler and Production Planner.
In 1993, she decided to return to college and earned her BA Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree in Education in Counseling Psychology from St. Bonaventure University.
For the past 15 years, Marianne was employed at various jobs, including Outreach Manager of Allegany ARC and Kinship Care Coordinator. During 2001 until 2004 she lived in New York City working for Phoenix House Foundation to obtain her credential as a substance abuse counselor (CASAC) and from 2007 until the present time as Addiction Counselor at Loyola Recovery Foundation at the Bath VA Hospital.
She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church of Canaseraga where she was past Director of Religious Education (DRE), a member of the Pro Life Committee, and served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. She enjoyed the outdoors, and especially loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens.
In addition to her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her brother, David Albert and also her brother-in-law, John Guyton.
Surviving are her son, Joseph (Shena) Sivertsen of West Chicago, IL; 2 daughters, Julianna (Craig) Parsons of Choteau, MT and Mamie (Brian) Brewster of Choteau, MT; 5 sisters, Virginia Guyton of Pinnacle, NC, Barbara Albert of Birdsall, Patty (Jonathan Sulyma) Lupo of Almond, Eileen (Glenn) Pennington of Lexington, NC and Rita Nicholson of Hamilton, MT;
7 grandchildren, Karina Sivertsen, Colton Parsons, Cecilia Parsons, Cooper Parsons, Katherine (Drew) Inzinna, Autumn (Brandon) VanSkiver & Jacob Brewster; 1 great-grandson, Dominic Inzinna; many nieces & nephews.
The family of Marianne A. Sivertsen will receive friends on Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 10:00 AM at
St. Mary’s Church in Canaseraga with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.
The Family will hold a “Celebration of Life” following the burial, located at the Canaseraga American Legion for all family and friends who would like to attend.
Marianne’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Mary’s Church, 6 North St., Canaseraga, NY 14822. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
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Dieter Kramer
Dieter Kramer Bishopville Dieter Kramer, 77, passed away suddenly on December 22, 2014. Born in the village of Kochendorf in the Schwabenland of Germany to the late Sophie and Eugene Kramer, he moved with his family to the United States as a young teenager during the aftermath of the Second World War. The Kramers soon settled in Bishopville, NY, where Dieter would lead a life that would endear him to the people around him. While a student at Arkport Central School he worked at Crowley’s Dairy at night to help support his family, exampling a work ethic he would always be known for, and beginning an employment he would continue for 44 years. Following graduation, he spent two years in the United States Army and married Lois (Bash) Kramer, his wife of 54 years. Dieter started every day early and made every moment count. He cared for the people and animals around him, and little for material possessions. He was a genuine and enthusiastic outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, gardenin gand being in the woods. He especially loved horses and could often be seen on the roads of Bishopville in a buggy pulled by haflingers or with percherons and a cart. Other hobbies included woodworking and wine-making, and he often helped his son, David, on the farm that Dieter’s father had owned. Most of all he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and spending time with his family. He only ever smiled, and had a natural passion for life that affected those around him. In addition to Lois, Dieter is survived by his three sisters Lydia (John) Donnelly, Edith (Melvin) Bash and Marlene (Peter) Sirianni, and five children, which include David (Kim)Kramer, Lorri (Derrick) Dennis, Dan (Rebbeca) Kramer, Tim(Bernadette) Kramer, and Rosie (Craig) Lattin. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Bishopville United Methodist Church at the convenience of the family. To send a rememberance to the family or to light a candle in Dieter’s memory please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, director at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
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Vera L. Lisi
Vera L. Lisi, 99 years old, of Napa, CA (formerly of Hornell) died on December 5 following a long illness.
Born in England on January 4, 1915, she was the daughter of William & Ethel (Watson) Littlefair.
At the age of 15, Vera’s family left England and eventually settled in Buffalo, NY where she resided for 30 years. Vera graduated from high school and later attended cosmetology school. While living in Amherst, she owned & operated a hair salon for many years.
She married Arnold Febrey who died in 1957. She was the mother of three daughters, Jane (David) Leue, Anne Febrey and Judi DeSantis. In 1960, she married Anthony “Tony” Lisi and they lived in Hornell, NY for over 30 years.
For several years Vera was a cosmetician at Key Drug and later worked as a real estate agent for Real, Inc. While living in Hornell, she served on the Board of Directors of the Hornell Public Library and was a member of the Hornell Fortnightly. Vera was a former member of Christ Episcopal Church and had also attended St. Ann’s Church.
Her husband, Tony, died in 1993. In 2000, Vera moved to Napa, California with her granddaughter, Beth (Brian) Dunn. She lived with them and her great-granddaughter, Erin, until June 2013. During that time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and attending many of Erin’s school and extracurricular activities.
Vera, known as “Nana” to many people throughout her life, was a very loving and caring person who enjoyed doing for others. She had a strong work ethic and always wanted to keep busy, whether it be working outside her home or taking care of her family, whom she loved very much. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and knitting. Nana was loved by many, including her granddaughter Beth, who thought of her as her second mother.
Vera was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Judi DeSantis and Jane Leue; her brother, William Littlefair; her granddaughter, Cathy Leue; and her former son-in-law, Peter DeSantis.
Among the surviving are seven grandchildren; Beth (Brian) Dunn, Debbie (Pete) Fokos, Krista Leue, Becky (Jeff) Roth, Emily (Spencer) Williams, Paul Leue and Bonnie (Tim) Brock; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
At Vera’s request there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday at 11:00 AM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Final interment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Vera’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation, 1000 Trancas Street, Napa, CA 94558 (phone 707-257-4044).
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W. Bertch
W. Dean Bertch Canisteo W. Dean Bertch, 77, of 11 Russell Street, passed away peacefully, Monday (December 29, 2014) at his home. Born in Troupsburg, March 22, 1937, the son of Walter A. and Gladys Scott Bertch, he had resided in Canisteo since 1950. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1956, and for several years was the owner of Canisteo Furniture and Appliance. Dean served in the New York Army National Guard in Hornell, and was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Canisteo where he served as deacon and trustee. In later years, he was active in the maintenance of the church. He was a member and past president of the Maple City Lions Club, the Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy in Hornell, the Canisteo Fire Department and Ambulance Corp, the Canisteo American Legion Post, and was a school bus driver for the Canisteo –Greenwood School District. Following his retirement, Dean was employed at Brown & Powers Funeral Homes, where he maintained all of their automobiles as well as the lawns and flowers. Dean was always willing to help out anyone in need, and was never afraid to mow a lawn for anybody who needed it. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Linda Wells Bertch, and his second wife, Kathy Fry Bertch. He is survived by his friend and companion, Connie Welty of Canisteo, his daughters, Laurie Bertch (Roger Beyea) of Canisteo and Vicky Fry of Canisteo, his sons, Andrew (LeSandra) Bertch of Canisteo, and Daniel Fry of Rochester, his sisters, Nena Kelley of Troupsburg and Arnet Warriner of Arkport. Six grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Dean’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes,com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Canisteo. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, January 2, 2015, from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo. Friends may make memorial contributions to: Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
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Joan M. Speca
Joan M. Speca – (81) – of 110 Elizabeth St., Hornell, formerly of Alfred, died Friday afternoon (December 26, 2014) long illness.
Born in Buffalo, NY on August 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Ralph & Edith (Ludwig) Slaven.
Joan grew up in Snyder, NY where she graduated from high school. She attended Alfred State College (SUNY Alfred) and years later returned to Alfred State College to complete her education.
She was employed for about 25 years as a secretary in the Registrar’s Office of SUNY Alfred.
Joan loved to travel, enjoyed working in her flower garden and was an avid reader (mostly novels). For many years she enjoyed going on her daily walks, long before it became fashionable.
She was married to William Speca who died in 2002. Joan was also preceded in death by her son, James “Jamie” Speca who died in 1984 and her brother, Neil Slaven.
Surviving are 1 son, Michael (Nancy) Speca of Calgary Alberta, Canada; 1 daughter, Sharon Pierce; 1 brother, Terrance (Chris) Slaven of Phoenix, AZ; 1 sister, Mary Slaven of Buffalo, NY; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Russ) Thomas, Sean (Lynn) Pierce, Lucas Pierce and Riley Pierce; her dear friend, Tony Hawkins; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Joan M. Speca will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where funeral & committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Joan’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
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David Ohara
David M. Ohara Alfred Dr. David M. Ohara of Alfred, NY, died on Saturday, 27 December 2014, at home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on 10 March 1927 in Hiroshima, Japan and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Graceland University, Indiana University, University of Hawaii, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Pennsylvania where he received his PHD in English Literature. He was in the Honor Society at Graceland College, honor roll at Indiana University, and inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Hawaii. David Ohara served as a Specialist Third Class in the Armed Forces at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He became a Professor of English and Film at Alfred University, Alfred, New York. He was inducted into the Alfred University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. David won both the Excellence in Teaching Award and the Alumni Association’s Faculty Friend Award. He was asked to chair a David Ohara Lecture Series which hosted prominent speakers on Film and Literature. He was the founder of the Nevins Campus Theatre. Upon retiring he continued as an Emeritus Professor. David inspired many whether they be his students, fellow colleagues, family, community or even strangers while on his traveling adventures with his beloved wife, Maggie. He was a creative intellectual who embraced the written word yet lived and shared its great knowledge, wit, and humor through his eloquent lectures, his Noel Coward banter, his Sinatra crooning, or even a dance, whirling with Maggie in Astaire and Rogers style. He was a strong advocate of education and culture, believing that they opened a person’s horizon to fully appreciate the world and understand people. He felt that discipline, hard work, and a desire to achieve were important yet, in the pursuit of those goals, one must enjoy the day because “you could be struck by lightning any moment!” David possessed that unique charisma, charm, and style that made him memorable and a stand-out in a crowd. He was a cultured man with a great aesthetic sense of film, music, art, and fashion. His doctors and nurses would make comments on his chic ensembles during visits. He was a voracious eater, a “foodie”, who loved seafood, ethnic food, and he had a sweet tooth. David could chomp on a crab leg, feast on sushi and sashimi: eel was one of his favorites, and eat ice cream everyday. During his later years, he watched all the cooking shows and created numerous dishes from a variety of chefs: Ina Garten mainly, Childs, and Drummond and poured through the family’s cherished recipe books that had Hawaiian, Japanese, and Chinese dishes. David Ohara will be greatly missed by the countless students he taught who remember him with fondness and respect, his colleagues, and especially his family. He is survived by: daughter Stacey Kiyo Ohara of Los Angeles CA; son Darren and his wife Deb of Almond NY; grandson Justin and his wife Kirsten of Hornell NY; and great granddaughters Mackenzie and Jaden. According to David’s wishes, there will be neither a viewing nor a memorial service. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Alfred Ambulance Company or the Homecare Hospice-Wellsville Office. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in David’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com.
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Eunice Ellis
Eunice Reniff Ellis Hornell Eunice Reniff Ellis, 91,of Hungry Hollow Rd. passed away Monday (January 5, 2014) at St. James Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. She was born February 25, 1923 in Birdsall the daughter of the late Frank and Idell (Hollenbeck) Reniff. Eunice attended Angelica Central School, where she was valedictorian of her graduating class. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alfred University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and did graduate work at Middlebury College in Vermont. She later received her Masters Degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo. In the 1940’s she taught French at Canisteo Central School and after her children were grown she taught at Savona, Bradford, and Avoca Central Schools. Mrs. Ellis was active as a 4-H leader with the Green and White Sisters Club and as a 4-H dog obedience leader. She was also a Literacy Volunteer. She enjoyed reading, quilting, sewing, gardening, and spending time at her winter home in FL. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, son-in-law, Kenneth Taggart and five siblings, Nettie Kemp, Francis Reniff, Kathryn Sturdevant, Matilda Comstock, and Neil Reniff. Eunice married the late Robert Monroe Ellis of Hornell on June 30, 1945. The couple had four children, Bonnie Taggart of Hammondsport, Robert (Gail) Ellis of Cohocton, Norman (Connie) Ellis of Hornell, and Holly (James) Gleason of Bath. Mrs. Ellis is also survived by grandchildren William, Kevin, and Megan Taggart, Brady and Jay Gleason, Griffin, Audrey, and Benjamin Ellis, and Julie and Laura Ellis, as well as two great grandchildren, Samantha and Kyle Taggart, several nieces nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Eunice’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 11AM-12PM on Saturday (Jan. 10, 2014) at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St. Hornell, NY 14843. Funeral services will follow calling hours at the funeral home at 12PM, the Rev. Eleanor Collingsworth of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bath officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be directed to the Hornell Public Library, 64 Genesee St. Hornell, NY 14843.
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Ellen Shultz
Ellen L. Shultz Almond Ellen L. Shultz, 78, of Whitney Valley Heights, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born in Bemus Point, NY on May 7, 1936, she was the daughter of William and Thelma Irwin Lipsey. She attended Alfred University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Reading. Ellen married Charles Shultz in Bemus Point on June 27, 1959 and began her teaching career that fall at Jamestown High School, teaching English and Theatre. In 1965, she and Charles moved to Almond, to raise their family. Ellen worked for several years at the Hornell Gardens Nursing Home as the Director of Recreation, but was drawn back into the classroom by her love of teaching and working with kids. She joined the faculty at Alfred Almond Central School in 1980, teaching English and Theatre and directing musical and dramatic plays. She shared her love of language and theatre with her students for seventeen years and retired from teaching in June of 1997. She continued on at Alfred-Almond as Theatre Director for an additional two years and then left the high school stage after directing more than 34 musicals and dramas with her terrifically talented students. An active member of the Union University Church, Ellen also volunteered at the Alfred-Alfred Station Food pantry and the Box of Books Library in Alfred, NY. After her retirement, Ellen was one of the founding members of the Alfred Community Theatre, helping to raise funds for the renovation of the theatre in the Alfred Town Hall and serving as Director for numerous summer musicals and British Pantomimes. She was an avid reader, loved outwitting crossword puzzles and working in her flower gardens, and was an adventurous and talented cook. She shared her culinary creations and the stories behind them in a weekly recipe column for the Alfred Sun. In addition to her parents, Ellen was predeceased by one brother, William Lipsey, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles; one son, David (Stacey) Shultz of Canisteo; one daughter, Christina (Wesley) King of Carrollton, OH; two grandchildren, Connor and Erin King; one brother, David Lipsey, of Bemus Point; and many nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Ellen’s memory please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, director at the Bender-Brown and Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 2:00pm at the Union University Church, Rev. Laurie DeMott officiating. Friends may make memorial contributions to The Alfred Community Theatre or to The Alfred-Alfred Station Food Pantry.
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Doris Guthrie
Doris D. Guthrie Almond Doris D. Guthrie, 95, formerly of Almond, passed away Friday (January 9, 2015) at the Villages of Orleans in Albion. Born in Hornell, July 23, 1919, the daughter of Floyd and Edith Halbert Dunning, she had resided most of her life in the Almond area. Doris was a graduate of the Almond High School and was employed in the Cafeteria at the Alfred-Almond Central School. In addition to her parents Doris was predeceased by her husband Norman Guthrie in 2003 and one sister, Marie Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Don Moore) Jimerson of Holley, and one son, Floyd (Chari) Guthrie of Almond, four grandchildren, Joseph Jimerson, Kelly (Mike) Quinn, Norman (Kim) Guthrie and Rachel Guthrie, six great grand grandchildren, Crystal Jimerson, Kaile Jimerson, Kyle Jimerson, Joan Marie Quinn, Dylan and Drake Guthrie, four great great grandchildren, MacKenzie, Brett, Allison and Peyton, as well as one niece. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Doris’s name please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday (January 15, 2015) at 1pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St. Hornell, NY 14843. Friends may make memorial contributions to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Rd. Hornell, NY 14843.
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William Sheeley
William John Sheeley Canisteo William John Sheeley, 93, of 42 Greenwood Street, passed away Friday (January 9, 2015) at the Bath VAMC. The family will be present 2-5pm Monday, January 12, 2015, at the Canisteo Wesleyan Church, where a funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM, with Rev. Donald Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. To send a remembrance visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s edition.
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Donald Davidsen
Dr. Donald R. Davidsen Canisteo Dr. Donald R. Davidsen, 78, of Greenwood St., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Jan. 10, 2015) Rochester General Hospital. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday (Jan. 14, 2015) from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St. Canisteo NY 14823. Funeral Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo on Thursday at 11AM. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the Hornell Evening Tribune.
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Michael Anesko
Michael A. Anesko Canisteo Michael A. Anesko, 73, of Burt Hill Rd. passed away Friday (January 9, 2015) in Lima. Born in Oswego, March 24, 1941, the son of Joseph and Hazel Dumas Anesko, he had resided in Canisteo since 1995 having come from the Oswego area. Michael was employed with the Carpenters Local Union #747 as a millwright and worked on many projects throughout the area. He was an avid outdoors who loved hunting, fishing, camping and was a creative man who discovered a love of metal sculpture later in life. Michael loved animals and had a small farm at his home. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Shill Anesko in 2013. He is survived by one son, Michael S. (Brenda Stebbins) Anesko of Hannibal, two daughters, Adele (Eric) Cronk of Minetto and Renee (Robert) Straub of Oswego, two step-daughters, Gennette Wachala of Oswego and Stephanie Wachala of Canisteo, three brothers, Joseph (Carol) Anesko of CA, Allan Anesko of Fl, and Paul (Gary Ann) Anesko of TN, three grandchildren, Ethan, Brittany and Jolene, several nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance or to light a candle in Michael’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 2-4PM on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo, 14823. Funeral services will follow calling hours at 4PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to a college fund for Ethan Michael Straub, make checks payable to the rep payee, Adele Cronk.
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Ann Hansen
Ann M. Hansen Canisteo/Depew Ann M. Hansen, 94, formerly of Canisteo passed away Tuesday (January 13, 2015) at her son’s home in Depew. Born in Phelps, she had resided in Depew with her son since 2004. Ann and her husband Arthur were instrumental in starting the ARC of Steuben and was a former member of the Canisteo First Presbyterian Church. She was active in Home Bureau, The Grange, the Presbyterian Church ladies group and the ARC, and enjoyed sewing, baking and working in her flower gardens. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Hansen in 2000, a daughter, Nancy Ross, a son, Carl Fairman, and a brother, Edwin Manktelow. She is survived by six children, Allyn (Linda) Fairman of Post Falls, ID, Carole Maronza of Mahopac, Kathleen Rose of Dansville, Richard (Una) Hansen of Depew, Karen (James) Mayers of Friendsville, PA, and Sherry Hansen of Hornell, one brother James Manktelow, 18 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Ann’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 2-4PM on Saturday (Jan. 17, 2015) at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo, NY 14823. Funeral services will follow calling hours at 4PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may make memorial contributions to ARC of Steuben Foundation, 1 ARC Way, Bath, NY 14810, www.arcofsteuben.org.
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