Obituaries

Joseph E. Salamone

Joseph E. Salamone

Jul 24, 2024

Age 97, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on July 24, 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife Marjorie and son Thomas.

Surviving are his children, James (Sandy) Salamone, JoAnn (Roger) Ikeler, Linda (Chuck Yueckstock) Salamone and David (April) Salamone. Also surviving are his ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, several nieces and nephews.

Joe was a...

Robert Carl Kilner

Robert Carl Kilner

Jul 23, 2024

Age 78, of Batavia, formerly of Henrietta, passed away on July 23, 2024 at the Western NYS Veterans Home in Batavia.

He was born on October 4, 1945 in Batavia, NY to the late Carl and Jeanette Confer Kilner. Robert was a graduate of Byron-Bergen High School and attended Clarkson University before enlisting in the United States Air Force. After his...

William W. Schurr Jr.

William W. Schurr Jr.

Jul 16, 2024

Orangeville - William W. Schurr, Jr. 71 of Warsaw passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Wyoming Co. Community Hospital. Mr. Schurr was born January 15, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late William W. Schurr Sr. and Lorraine (Jerger) Schurr. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Kathy Dominick. Bill, as he...

Timothy Page

Timothy Page

Jul 15, 2024

Age 71, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo.

He was born July 7, 1953 in Wyoming, son of the late Harry and Dorothy Wolcott Page. Over the years Tim worked at both Graham Manufacturing and Lapp Insulators. He was a proud member of the NRA and was also an avid...

Wendy Lee Reding

Wendy Lee Reding

Jul 5, 2024

Gainesville - Wendy Lee Reding, 69 of Gainesville passed away on Friday, (July 5, 2024) at East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Mrs. Reding was born August 2, 1954 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Walter and Yvonne (McClure) Williams.

Wendy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, riding motor cycle, and camping. Mostly however, she cherished time spent with children and grand-children.

She...

Hobert W. Williams Sr.

Hobert W. Williams Sr.

Jul 4, 2024

Wethersfield - Hobert W. Williams, Sr., 82 of Wethersfield passed away on Thursday, (July 4, 2024) at Olean General Hospital in Olean. Mr. Williams was born February 17, 1942 in Jollytown, Pennsylvania a son of the late James and Lulu (Church) Williams. Hobert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a gifted mechanic who could fix...

William P. Pratt

William P. Pratt

Jul 2, 2024

Age 63, of Perry, passed away on July 2, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

He was born on September 10, 1960 in Coudersport, PA, son of the late Hazen Pratt Sr. and Barbara Brooks Schnauble. William worked as a custodian at Warsaw Central School for fourteen years. He also worked as a chef at many different restaurants and was an...

Steven Grisewood

Steven Grisewood

Jun 29, 2024

Age 56, of Gainesville, passed away on June 29, 2024 at the Gateway Home in Attica, NY.

He was born in Warsaw, NY on November 20, 1967 to the late William Grisewood and Jerilyn Sanford Clark of Varysburg. Steve enjoyed fishing, canoeing, gardening, old cars, and feeding and watching birds.

Along with his father, he is predeceased by his stepfather, Bruce D....

Margaret Ann Comstock

Margaret Ann Comstock

Jun 27, 2024

Age 86, of Warsaw, NY passed away on June 27, 2024.

She was born on July 16, 1937, daughter of the late Alden and Dorothy Northrup.

She married Matthew Comstock on July 29, 1955.

Her passion was breeding and raising Scottish terrier dogs and collecting all Scottish terrier memorabilia. She worked at Mallory Timers in Warsaw for many years. After leaving she babysat...

Robert S. Johnston

Robert S. Johnston

Jun 27, 2024

Castile - Robert S. Johnston, 69 of Castile, passed away on Thursday (June 27, 2024) at Wyoming Co. Community Hospital in Warsaw. Mr. Johnston was born September 27, 1954 in Buffalo, a son of the late Robert T. and Margaret (Beal) Johnston. He was a member of the Silver Lake Rod & Gun Club and greatly enjoyed attending the races...

Michael James Murdie, Sr.

Michael James Murdie, Sr.

Jun 25, 2024

Michael James Murdie, Sr., 70, of Castile, New York, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 surrounded by family.

Son of James and Jean Murdie, he was born on December 1, 1953 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Mike graduated from Kenmore East High School in 1972 and attended the University of Akron where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications.

He began...

Norris R. Rowley

Norris R. Rowley

Jun 24, 2024

Age 72, of Silver Springs, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2024 at Wyoming County Community Hospital.

Norris was born May 20, 1952 in Dansville, NY, son of Norris and Carol Miller Rowley. He worked for the NYS Department of Corrections, earning his way up the ranks through the years before retiring in 2008. Norris was an avid outdoorsman who loved...

Charles Brayton Smith

Charles Brayton Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Born October 9, 1932 to Lynn and Bernice (Nutting) Smith in Bliss, NY. He grew up on the family farm, with a childhood he described as idyllic – surrounded by beloved family, friends, and animals. In high school he played French horn, learned to play piano by ear and engaged in multiple sports.

At age 18, he started working for Eastman...

Jonathan S. Rauth

Jonathan S. Rauth

Jun 12, 2024

Varysburg - Jonathan S. Rauth, 53 of Varysburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (June 12, 2024) at home. Mr. Rauth was born November 9, 1970 in North Tonawanda, a son of Bernice (Mitrowski) Rauth of Varysburg and the late John A. Rauth. Jonathan loved his home in the country and playing video poker. Surviving along with his mother are his...

Tracy S. Helmer

Tracy S. Helmer

Jun 8, 2024

Age 59, of Warsaw, passed away on June 8, 2024 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry.

He was born on April 26, 1965 in Warsaw, son of the late Donald Helmer and Barbara Deiter Lee. Tracy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a man of many trades. Over the years Tracy worked for...

Karen Starkweather

Karen Starkweather

Jun 7, 2024

Age 81, of Piffard, NY, passed away in June 2024.

She was born in Portland, OR in December 1942, daughter of Clark and Doris Kniss.

In her 30s she moved to New York. She was known for her exceptional work ethic and dedication to The Barn Restaurant. This was more than a workplace, her co-workers were family and made it a second...

Craig Traynor

Craig Traynor

Jun 7, 2024

Age 76, of Warsaw, passed away on June 7, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

He was born on January 4, 1948 in Warsaw, NY to the late William and Nora Callahan Traynor. Craig was a member of the Wyoming County Veteran’s Club and a former member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge #560. 

Craig loved watching baseball, especially his son’s teams. He also enjoyed coaching Little League teams...

Hugh Alexander MacCallum

Hugh Alexander MacCallum

May 26, 2024

Of Warsaw, NY. He was a graduate of Warsaw Elementary School, the Hotchkiss School and Hobart College. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, John and Nancy MacCallum; nephew, Gordon (Stephanie); cousins, Stephen, Sandra, Lisa and Harry.

Friends may call Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 2 – 6 PM at the Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. 

Linda A. David

Linda A. David

May 21, 2024

Age 80, of Dansville, NY, passed away on May 21, 2024 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.

She was born on November 13, 1943 in New Rochelle, NY, daughter of the late John Davis and Violet Donkin Harris. After graduating high school, Linda worked as a bursar for SUNY Geneseo until her retirement. She enjoyed supporting various charitable causes through...

Robert R. Calkins

Robert R. Calkins

May 16, 2024

Age 85, of Varysburg, passed away on May 16, 2024 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

He was born on March 28, 1939 in Warsaw, son of the late Eldon and Bernice Collister Calkins. Robert had a love for farming at an early age. He worked on the family farm and was a member of the Future Farmers of...

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