Obituaries

Gerald  L. Kelsey

Gerald L. Kelsey

Apr 17, 2023

Age 71, of Warsaw, passed away at home on April 17, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

He was born December 6, 1951 in Warsaw, son of the late Lewis Gerald and Janice M. Comstock Kelsey. He was a graduate of Warsaw Central School Class of 1969 and received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia in...

Sandra  L. Carney

Sandra L. Carney

Apr 10, 2023

Age 76, of Warsaw, passed away on April 10, 2023 at the Rochester General Hospital.

She was born on October 18, 1946 in Warsaw, NY, daughter of the late Donald Perkins and Audrey Brown of Perry, NY.

She enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. Sandra also loved all things John Wayne.

Along with her father, Sandra was predeceased by her siblings, Jim...

Arnold Robert Ward, Sr.

Arnold Robert Ward, Sr.

Apr 3, 2023

Age 85, of Castile, passed away at Wyoming County Community Hospital on April 3, 2023.

He was born on July, 25 1937, son of the late Warren and Minnie Burkart Ward. Arnold was a farmer all his life working with the family business, Ward Bros. Dairy Farm. He loved attending the Wyoming County Fair and the tractor pulling in particular. Arnold...

Lillian  M. Bellaire

Lillian M. Bellaire

Mar 23, 2023

Lillian M. Bellaire, born April 5, 1948 to Lillian M. and Howard E. Bellaire, Sr. of Wyoming, NY passed away peacefully at the Wyoming County Community Hospital after a short illness.

Lillian was a longtime resident at North Maple St. Intermediate Care of Warsaw. Lillian went to be with her CREATOR & LORD on the 23rd day of March 2023. Lillian...

Pauline L. Timothy

Pauline L. Timothy

Mar 20, 2023

Age 95, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home, on March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 22, 1927, in Nunda, NY, daughter of the late Alvin and Iva Morse Lee. Pauline graduated from Nunda High School in 1945 with “top-of-class” honors. Pauline was a homemaker but had a busy life away from home as...

Terry J. Schell

Terry J. Schell

Mar 19, 2023

Age 60, of Silver Springs, passed away on March 19, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center.

He was born on December 13, 1962 in Bossier City, Louisiana to the late Richard and Anna “Bea” Schell.

Terry enjoyed working on vehicles, and riding his Harley. He also loved fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, and spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, he...

Nicholas J.  Santullo, Sr.

Nicholas J. Santullo, Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

Age 78, of Warsaw, passed away on March 17, 2023 at the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Houghton.

He was born on June 22, 1944 in Penn Yan, NY to the late Augustine, Sr. and Beulah Brink Santullo. In his early years, Nick attended St. Michael’s School in Penn Yan. Nick worked at Lapp Insulators in Leroy as an inspector...

Willy P. Weber

Willy P. Weber

Mar 13, 2023

Age 65, of Bliss, NY, passed away at his home on March 13, 2023.

He was born on October 2, 1957 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Anna Reisinger Weber. Willy was a member of the Wiscoy Rod and Gun Club and was a self-employed mechanic most of his life before becoming a farmhand during his later years.

Along with his...

Patricia A. Tisdale

Patricia A. Tisdale

Mar 12, 2023

Patricia A. (Rutherford) Tisdale of Castile, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 12, 2023 at “The Charlotte House” in North Java. She was born March 6, 1951 in Warsaw, NY to the late Harland and Irene (Lyon) Rutherford.

Patricia was a caregiver for most of her life, doing private caregiving as well as working as...

Becky J. Pettigrew

Becky J. Pettigrew

Mar 12, 2023

Age 52, passed away on March 12, 2023 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on January 13, 1971 in Warsaw, NY to the late Henry Ford Pettigrew and Lucille Edna Clester Falkner.

Becky was a chef at the Silver Lake Country Club in Perry. She loved cooking. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.

Along...

Deborah A. Sachanowski

Deborah A. Sachanowski

Mar 12, 2023

Age 61, passed away on March 12, 2023.

She was born on November 21, 1961 to the late Alfred, Sr., and Beverly Short Sachanowski.

Friends may call on Tuesday, March 21st from 3-5 pm at Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where Deborah’s funeral service will be held immediately following at 5pm. Burial will take place in the...

Harlan  O. Allen

Harlan O. Allen

Mar 10, 2023

Age 82, of Silver Springs, passed away peacefully at Eastside Nursing Home on Friday, March 10, 2023, where he had been a resident for a few months.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Kenneth Allen; his sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Lynn Washburn; his brothers, Gordon and Keith Allen. Also, his brother-in-law, Dennis Slusser and father-in-law, Ray Wood.

He is...

Eugene Mcdonald, Jr.

Eugene Mcdonald, Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

Eugene McDonald Jr. (also known as Mac) age 76 of Pike passed away March 2nd after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Warsaw on February 20, 1947 to the late Eugene Sr. and Lillian Jerow McDonald.

After graduating from Letchworth Central School in 1966, Gene joined the U.S. Army and after a tour in Vietnam was honorably discharged in 1968 as SPC 5...

Diana L. Wilson

Diana L. Wilson

Mar 1, 2023

Age 65, of Castile, NY passed away on March 1, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

She was born April 28, 1957 in Dansville, NY to the late Arthur and June Hillier. Diana was a wonderful wife, to her husband, Randy, mother, and grandmother. She will be sadly missed.

Private burial will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville.

Loletta Mae Hollister

Loletta Mae Hollister

Feb 22, 2023

Age 73, a resident of the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on February 22, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

She was born January 25, 1950 in Warsaw, daughter of the late Lloyd and Genevieve Petherick Hollister. Loletta was employed for many years as a house manager for the New...

Ray Marvin Lafferty

Ray Marvin Lafferty

Feb 17, 2023

Age 63, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on February 17, 2023.

Born on March 8, 1959, son of the late Leland and Fern Mack Lafferty Sr. Ray worked for many years as a farmer, most recently for Kent Fisher Farms in Gainesville. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting but what Ray loved most was spending...

Martin A. Pratt, Sr.

Martin A. Pratt, Sr.

Feb 15, 2023

Martin A. Pratt, Sr, 79, died at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility on February 15, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born February 4th, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY. He was an active member of St. Michael’s Church in Warsaw, NY and with the Knights of Columbus. Martin loved to volunteer at St. Michael’s and be around his family. He enjoyed...

Deborah P. Rease

Deborah P. Rease

Feb 14, 2023

Age 63, of Castile, NY, passed away at her home on February 14, 2023.

She was born August 9, 1959 in Warsaw, NY, daughter of the late Volney and Joan Wickens Poole. Debbie spent 37 years working at Wyoming County Community Hospital as a medical technician, retiring while in charge of the blood bank. She was a loving, caring person who...

Shirley Schallert

Shirley Schallert

Feb 14, 2023

Age 88, of Sheldon, NY and Sun City Center, Florida passed away on February 14, 2023 under hospice care.

She was born April 4, 1934 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Barber Freyburger. Shirley was a member of St. John Neumann Parish. She was a former 4-H leader, was an avid swimmer and enjoyed sewing. Over the...

Timothy Robert Frazier

Timothy Robert Frazier

Feb 9, 2023

Age 63, a resident of the Wyoming County Nursing Facility passed away on February 9, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born December 14, 1959 in Warsaw, son of Virginia Ackerman Frazier of Gainesville and the late Stephen Frazier. Tim attended Silver Lake Day Treatment for many years. He enjoyed attending church and going bowling. Tim...

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