Obituaries

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...

Jane R. Dunn

Jane R. Dunn

May 13, 2024

1931-2024, passed away 5/13/2024 in Hollywood, FL after a brief illness.

Born in Bradford, PA, she is pre-deceased by her husband Earl Dunn, and her sister and best friend Lena (Angelo) Marchase. Jane is survived by sons, Rick (Marie) Dunn of FL, Jeffrey (Paula Jorgensen) Dunn of NY, daughter, Brenda (Alfred Higgins MD) Dunn of WA, favorite brother, Alan (Anita) Roggenbaum...

Elizabeth A. Cichocki

Elizabeth A. Cichocki

May 11, 2024

Age 97, of Castile, passed away on May 11, 2024 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on July 25, 1926 in Batavia, NY to the late Julius and Genevieve Dunham Weldgen. Elizabeth was a member of St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Mary’s Church site in Silver Springs. She was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society,...

James N. Stothers

James N. Stothers

May 10, 2024



Age 82, of Warsaw, passed away on May 10, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born on March 14, 1942 in Warsaw, NY to the late James D. and Doris Gillan Stothers. Jim was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose #560, Warsaw. 

Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking part...

Thomas J. Alfieri

Thomas J. Alfieri

May 2, 2024

Age 91, of Silver Springs, passed away at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility on May 2, 2024.

He was born on January 5, 1933 in Warsaw, son of the late John and Tina Palumbo Alfieri. Tom worked for many years at Morton Salt in Silver Springs, first as a laborer before becoming an electrician. He was a devoted member of...

Frances J. Browne

Frances J. Browne

Apr 29, 2024

Age 109, of Penfield, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on April 29, 2024 at home.

She was born on April 8, 1915 in Silver Springs, NY to late Thomas and Kathryn Kuretich Broderick. Frances was a longtime employee of the former Mallory Timers Co., in Warsaw. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw and was extremely...

Berdena M. "Bernie" Merrill

Berdena M. "Bernie" Merrill

Apr 25, 2024

Age 99, of Warsaw, formerly of Perry, transitioned into heaven on April 25, 2024 with her daughter by her side.

She was born August 26, 1924 in Hanover, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Stafford Matteson. Bernie was a graduate of Gowanda High School. She was employed at Bell Aircraft in Kenmore following graduation and she served as the...

James M. "Kim" Regan

James M. "Kim" Regan

Apr 8, 2024

Age 71, of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on April 8, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He was born on January 4, 1953 in Warsaw, NY to the late Cletus J. Regan, MD and Reba D. Webster Regan.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Wendy Hendrickson.

Kim is survived by his wife, Catherine C. Regan of Erie, PA;...

Ronald Carl Eichenberger

Ronald Carl Eichenberger

Apr 4, 2024

Age 68, of Wyoming, passed away on April 4, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born in Batavia, NY on August 21, 1955 to the late Ralph Eichenberger and Donna Dutton Eichenberger of Wyoming.

Along with his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Wendy Jean Eichenberger of Wyoming, Penny Sue Meeder of Wyoming, Richard (Nancy) Eichenberger...

Timothy J. Rutherford

Timothy J. Rutherford

Mar 30, 2024

Age 65, of Pavilion, was received by our Heavenly Father on March 30, 2024.

Tim’s greatest joy was Jesus and his family.

Tim leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Cheryl Rutherford; his children, Dawn (Rob) Marsceill, Sara (Amy) Rutherford-Bluhm, Ryan (Abby) Rutherford, Beth (Steve) O’Shea, Cathi Zimmer, Tim Rutherford, Sarah (Jase) Riggi, Chris (Heather) Rutherford, Ben (Jacquie) Rutherford, Lee Rutherford; 18 grandchildren,...

Patricia Anne Safford Mayer

Patricia Anne Safford Mayer

Mar 22, 2024

Age 93, of Warsaw, formerly of Pike, passed away on March 22, 2024 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Peter Mayer Jr., whom she married September 18, 1949; her children, David (Cheryl) Mayer, Susan (Robert) Harcleroad, John (Marcia) Mayer, Peter (Joan) Mayer, Sandy (Robert) King, Patrick Mayer, Cindy Mayer; her brother, Bill...

Charles R. Galton

Charles R. Galton

Mar 14, 2024

Age 74 of Perry, passed away on March 14, 2024 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.He was born July 12, 1949 in Nunda. Charles lived a simple life working as a truck driver for Waste Management. He was a proud member of the Nunda Fire Department, a well-known handyman, and enjoyed camping and going to the races.Charles is survived...

Ariadna Pearl Scheffler

Ariadna Pearl Scheffler

Mar 10, 2024

Ariadna Pearl Scheffler left the world on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in her Warsaw home surrounded by family.

Age 13 ½, Aria was born on August 31, 2010 in Buffalo, NY.

Survived by her mother, Amy (Nelsen) Scheffler, her father, Matthew Sheffler, her sister, Isadora, her brother, Cain, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, her dog, Doctor Mister Michael Wong, her cat, Elliot...

Velma O. D'Angelo

Velma O. D'Angelo

Mar 8, 2024

Age 93, of Warsaw, NY passed away on March 8, 2024 at the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

She was born May 30, 1930 in Gainesville, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Edna Harry Vallance. Velma was a graduate of Letchworth Central School Class of 1947. She was a longtime member of St. Michael’s Church in Warsaw.

Velma...

William M. (Bill) Heidt

William M. (Bill) Heidt

Feb 24, 2024

4/15/47 – 2/24/24

Born in Buffalo, NY to Noel and Henrietta (Stevens) Heidt.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Rebecca; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Wendland and Cheryl (Peter) Glaus; grandchildren, Christina (Joe) Heidt and Ryan Glaus; great grandchildren, Madyson, Landen, Aliyah and Brianna; siblings, Robert, Carol, and Linda; two brothers-in-law and their families whom he highly regarded, Clyde (Verna) and Richard...

Dolores A. Morello

Dolores A. Morello

Feb 11, 2024

Age 84, of Warsaw, passed away on February 11, 2024 at East Side Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

She was born on February 23, 1939 in Wayland, NY to the late Elton, Sr. and Nancy Mosher Bricks. In her earlier years Dolores worked at the Rochester Telephone Co., in Geneseo, NY as a telephone operator. Dolores married Nicholas Morello in...

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