Obituaries

Thomas James Gell

Thomas James Gell

May 16, 2022

Age 72, of Warsaw, formerly of Silver Springs, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 16, 2022 at East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was surrounded by his family who will miss him dearly. He was born December 27, 1949 in Warsaw, NY to the late Lloyd “Dean” and Audrey Smith Gell. Tom was a graduate...

Edgar L. Kepfer

Edgar L. Kepfer

May 11, 2022

Age 69, of Orangeville, passed away on May 11, 2022 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born October 27, 1952 in Buffalo, NY to that late Edgar H. and Mary S. Stenabaugh Kepfer. Edgar was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a past member of the New York Field Archers and Bowhunters, Compton Traditional Bowhunters,...

Ann K. Corwin

Ann K. Corwin

May 9, 2022

On Monday, May 9th, Ann K. Corwin, 90 of Varysburg, NY died in Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Ann was born to George and Jeanette Hewson Knab on September 19, 1931 in Warsaw, NY and grew up on the family farm on Thomas Rd. in Varysburg. Ann was a payroll clerk for many years at Sylvania in Buffalo...

David Nasca

David Nasca

May 3, 2022

Age 58, of Silver Lake, passed away May 3, 2022 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born March 31, 1964 in Brockport, NY to the late Donald and Betty Tillotson Nelson-Nasca. David taught at Royalton-Hartland Central School, Medina Central School and Spencerport Central School. He then became administrator at Medina and later on at Perry Central...

Judith  E. Hendrickson

Judith E. Hendrickson

May 1, 2022

Age 80, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on May 1, 2022. She was born March 6, 1942 in Dansville, NY to the late Kenneth and Louise Beman Fitzsimmons. Judy worked at the Wyoming County Community Hospital for several years, but the most important job she had was being a grandma. Nothing brought her more...

Edward Anthony Stores

Edward Anthony Stores

Apr 28, 2022

Age 79 of Wyoming passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30, 1942 in Utica, NY, son of the late Edward Charles and Anna Manigrossi Stores. Ed graduated from Clinton High School in 1959, where he was a star athlete in three sports. After high...

Lyle E. Copeland

Lyle E. Copeland

Apr 23, 2022

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday April 23, 2022. Lyle was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, living the majority of his life in Gainesville, NY. He was born January 14, 1947 in Warsaw, NY to the late Carl and Thelma (Pierce) Copeland, one of six brothers. He spent his early...

Joy Drew

Joy Drew

Apr 22, 2022

Joy Drew was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend with a wonderful zest for life. On April 22, 2022, with family by her side, her beautiful soul left this world. Joy was born to Harold and Alma Shaffer on October 28, 1937 in Webster Springs, WV. She moved to New York, where she met the love of...

Clifford "Butch" Mower

Clifford "Butch" Mower

Apr 21, 2022

Age 66 of Warsaw, passed away on April 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 17, 1955, in Warsaw, NY, son of the late Clifford and Hellen Courtox Mower. Shortly after graduating from Warsaw Central High School, Cliff joined the Army Reserve and was a veteran of the National Guard as well, serving from 1976-81. He would...

Samuel M. Martin

Samuel M. Martin

Apr 16, 2022

Age 45, of Hamilton, NY passed away on April 16, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1976 in Warsaw, NY, son of Clyde Martin and Laura & Ron Raona. Samuel started and owned a sportsman’s guide business where he would lead people on outdoor adventures which included activities such as, white water rafting, hiking, camping, caving, climbing, and bouldering....

Amanda Flint

Amanda Flint

Apr 14, 2022

Age 33, of Bliss, passed away on April 14, 2022 at home. She was born March 19, 1989 in Warsaw, NY, daughter of James and Susan Nichols Flint of Gainesville. Amanda was an animal lover. She received her Associates in Zoology and went on to become a self-employed animal caretaker. Amanda loved the outdoors. She enjoyed hiking, fishing, scuba diving,...

Lawrence T. Brennan

Lawrence T. Brennan

Apr 5, 2022

Age 84, of the Town of Pike, passed away suddenly on April 5, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born October 10, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Edward and Reta Sherman Brennan. Larry was employed for many years with the Buffalo Sewer Authority prior to his retirement. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Carolyn M. Shelnut

Carolyn M. Shelnut

Apr 3, 2022

Aged 90, passed away at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY on April 3, 2022. She was born April 16, 1931, in Lindenhurst, NY. Carolyn graduated from Babylon High School in 1948 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree at Providence Bible Institute in Rhode Island. In 1953 she married William Shelnut and there followed many years...

Max G.  Fisher

Max G. Fisher

Apr 1, 2022

Age 93, of Castile, NY, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at his home. He was born March 14, 1929 on Mote Road, Wethersfield, NY son of the late Glenn and Elgia Griffen Fisher. Max was a graduate of the former Pike Seminary Class of 1946; the year the school burned. He was first employed at Conway’s Garage in...

Eleanor "Elly" G. Hobel

Eleanor "Elly" G. Hobel

Mar 30, 2022

Age 95, of Bliss, passed away on March 30, 2022 at The Cloisters in Warsaw. She was born April 8, 1926 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Elmer and Matilda Thompson Brauer. Elly’s life revolved around her family. She was never happier than when she was spending time with her children and grandchildren. In earlier years she enjoyed crocheting...

Bonita R. "Bonnie" Rissinger

Bonita R. "Bonnie" Rissinger

Mar 28, 2022

Age 88, of Warsaw, passed away on March 28, 2022 in Annapolis, MD while visiting her daughter, where Bonnie spent her winters. She was born April 28, 1933 in Short Tract, NY to the late Morris and Ruth Van Duser Voss. Bonnie was a graduate of Wyoming Central class of 1950. She was employed at Archway Cookies for 7 years...

Ruth A. Prefontaine

Ruth A. Prefontaine

Mar 24, 2022

Age 95, of Alden, formerly of Castile, passed away on March 24, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. She was born February 14, 1927 in Castile, NY to the late Roy and Gladys Guest Chasey. Ruth worked at Robeson Cutlery in Castile for 13 years working various positions. She later went on to work at the East Side...

Vincent Hilton

Vincent Hilton

Mar 22, 2022

Age 63, of Orangeville, NY, passed away at his home on March 22, 2022. Vince was born July 17, 1958 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Vincent and Dorothy Molak Hilton. He worked construction for many years, mostly renovating high-rise apartment buildings. Vince was an animal lover and enjoyed tinkering with the many cars he had over the years....

Margaret P. "Peg" Armendinger

Margaret P. "Peg" Armendinger

Mar 21, 2022

Age 94, of Warsaw, passed away on March 21, 2022 under the loving care of her family at her daughter’s home in the Town of Greece. She was born May 6, 1927 in Warsaw, daughter of the late George and Estella LaWall Smith. Peg was employed for twenty years as a production worker at Archway Cookies in Perry. Peg was...

Mary  L. Hall

Mary L. Hall

Mar 18, 2022

Age 79, of Warsaw, passed away March 18, 2022 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born January 29, 1943 in Perry, NY to the late Donald and Evelyn Follett. Mary worked at both Mallory Timers and the Valley View Lanes in Warsaw. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Warsaw Fire Department...

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