Obituary Listing

Mar 23, 2024

Susan Y. "Young" Ver Plank

Marion:  Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family and loving husband Dale. Her family recently celebrated her 75th birthday together.  Susan was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1949 to Howard and June "Robertson" Young in Rochester, New York. On  Saturday, May 4, 1968 Susan married her...

Mar 20, 2024

Palmyra – Tom passed away on March 20, 2024 at age 73. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Elma Rolland and sister-in-law, Linda Rolland.

Tom is survived by his wife, Diane Rolland; children, Lisa (Tim) Moon, Kevin (Kelly) Day, and Sarah (Nick Keller) Day; grandchildren, Ashley, Timmy, Bethany, Wyatt, Utah, and Lexington; brothers, Richard and...

Mar 20, 2024

Charles John Perry

Perry:  Passed away at 102 years of age, on March 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. Charles was born June 24, 1921 to his parents Leo and Catherine "Schwab" Perry.  Raised on a farm in North Java, New York with 10 brothers and sisters.  He had farming in his blood working for several local...

Mar 14, 2024

Palmyra - Ramona (Goulden) Collins was born December 18, 1930, in Potsdam, NY. Growing up in the North Country, she enjoyed tapping maple trees and making syrup. She loved being a Girl Scout and had fond memories of hiking, camping, canoeing, volunteering at blood drives during WWII, and earning badges – especially woodworking. In 1947, she earned the Curved...

Mar 13, 2024

Sarah Louise Langer:

Accord, NY:  Age 29, departed from this world and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She is survived by her devoted parents, Carl and Margaret Langer; her cherished sister Caroline Langer; her beloved brothers, James (Patricia) Langer and Jonathan Langer.  Sarah was a dearly loved "auntie" to her baby nephew and a...

Mar 11, 2024

Betty R. Packer

Ontario: Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Betty was a woman with no filter and her main purpose was to make people laugh and smile! Betty was a fun loving homemaker and very active in the community.  She was active in the neighborhood acting company for 15 years, a...

Mar 10, 2024

John C. Sampson

Palmyra/Macedon: Passed away at home on Sunday March 10, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born on May 10, 1961 to the late Charles and Betty "Mindich" Sampson. Also predeceased by his brother Thomas C. Sampson. John is survived by his wife Laura J. Sampson; Children, Jason T. (Jasmine Douglas) Sampson, Ronald...

Mar 8, 2024

Ruth Barr

Fairport: Ruth Barr, age 85 of Fairport NY, passed away March 8, 2024 after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruth was born April 6, 1939 in Lyons NY.  She was an extremely hard worker and loved to play her accordion.  She was a loving mother who raised six...

Mar 7, 2024

Macedon – Helen passed away on March 7, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert DeMay; siblings, Robert Doyle, James Doyle, and Jean Roets.

Helen is survived by her children, Steven (Carol), Randy (Elizabeth) and Daniel (Lesley) DeMay; grandchildren, Bradley (Meredith), Caitlin (Stephan), Andrea (Buckie), Jessica (Derek), Scott, Matthew and Josh (Chelsea); 6 great grandchildren; sister,...

Mar 6, 2024

Doris H. Lanning

Victor:  Passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the age of 93.  She was born Doris Helen Hawkes on Monday, February 9, 1931 in Yardville, New Jersey.  Doris is survived by her husband Carl of 70 years; sons Brian (Erica) of Springdale, Arkansas; David (Karen) of Victor, NY and James of Skaneateles, NY;...

Mar 5, 2024

James "Jim" Almekinder passed away on March 5th at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his parents,  Edward and Myrtle,  wife Linda,  sister Ruby Leavitt, brother in law  Ron Johnson, and daughter Christine Warner.

Jim is survived by daughters: Melissa (Rick) Bigler and Denise (Jay) Smith. Sisters: Jean Johnson,  Connie (Ken) Young,  Joanne Almekinder.  Brothers:...

Mar 5, 2024

Williamson – Shirley passed away on March 5, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jan Leaty.

Shirley is survived by her four children, Mary Jane (Butch) Bills, Jan (Julia) Leaty, Stephen (Debbie) Leaty and Laura Leaty; grandchildren Abby, Alicia, Ashley, Katherine, Michael, Michelle, Shannon, Stephen; great grandchildren Alyssa, Austin, Brayden, Emani, Ella, Kobe, Leaha, Landon, Luis...

Mar 4, 2024

Walworth - Bruce Edwin Thorp, a loving husband, father and Dairy Farmer, passed away on March 4th, 2024, from surgery complications after living in Walworth for over 50 years.

Bruce is survived by his faithful wife of almost 60 years, Mary Ann Thorp; his children, Robert, Mark, Timothy and Brian; his grandchildren, Jacob (Kayla), Joshua (Claire), Rebekah,...

Mar 3, 2024

Minnamon, Norman W. Jr.

Walworth:  Passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 86.  Norman was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Beverly Ann Minnamon.  He is survived by a son Norman W. Minnamon, III; Stepdaughter Jamie L. McDonough; Sister, Gloriann (Chuck) Gruschow; brother, Richard "Dick" Minnamon; 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, extended family...

Mar 2, 2024

Marjorie Jean Wohlabaugh passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 80 after a long illness.  Marjorie was born on April 9, 1943, in Lackawanna, NY and was the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth Lang.  Marjorie was raised in Blasdell, NY where she attended Frontier Central School when it opened in 1955.  Marjorie also attended Bryant and...

Feb 28, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our sister, Bonnie M. Kleisle Rodman, age 67 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 after a brief illness. Bonnie was the daughter of Margaret & Richard Kleisle. She grew up in Lyons, New York and graduated from Lyons Central High School in 1974. Bonnie was known for her love of family and...

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald A. Spencer April 12th, 1950 - February 22nd, 2024 Ronald is predeceased by parents George and Margret Spencer.  He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Karen J. Spencer, son Jacob (Rebecca), daughter Rhonda Lee (Nate); grandchildren Zachary (Zachman), Courtney (Marcus), Jordan (Ray), Benjamin, Joshua, and Ashley; nephew Spencer (Melita,Otto); siblings Leila (Reid 02/10/2023) Terry, Scott (Brenda),...

Feb 22, 2024

Macedon – Phyllis passed away on February 22, 2024 at age 90.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; son, Gregory; and several siblings.

Phyllis is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Karyn) Bock; grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon), Casey (Julia), Dylan (Lindsay), Logan (Gillian), Cullen (Gianna), and Ella; great grandchildren, Paysen, Charlotte, Aliyah, Maisey, and Jolene.

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Feb 21, 2024

Born July 13, 1956, to William C. And Phyllis (Brooks) Benedict of Marion, NY and died February 21 surrounded by her loving family.

Survived by her sons Jason (Amy) Ellsworth and Nicholas (Melanie) Flugel. Adored Nanie to Laney Ellsworth, Kaylee, Baker and Audrey Flugel. Sister to Sherry Verstraete, Dawn (Robert) Auerhahn, William (Jennifer) Benedict, and Wendy Miller....

Feb 18, 2024

In loving memory of Cathleen S. Kaufman

Palmyra:  Cathleen, beloved wife of Melvin Kramer, Passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the age of 68. She is survived by her devoted husband Melvin; sons, Brian Kramer and Jason (Erika) Kramer; Brian's children Hailey and Brandon; Jason's children Madeleine and Coraline; and her sister, Grace.   Cathleen was...