AVON – One of Avon's most distinguished community members, Korean War veteran and doctor Richard Collins, passed away on Monday. As many local families know and remember, Dr. Collins devoted his life to serving communities as close as his home in Avon as far away as Korea. "He truly was such an amazing man," said Rob Hayes, Collins' nephew and Avon Village Board member. "He meant so much and will be sorely missed by our family and … [Read more...]
Nunda Says Farewell to Teacher Ryan Almeter
The following is an obituary by W S Davis Funeral Home. NUNDA – Ryan R. Almeter, of E. Main St., Bliss, died Friday June 10, 2016 in the Town of Nunda at the age of 34. He was born November 6, 1981 in Warsaw a son of Gordon and Karen (nee Elliott) Almeter. He was a 1999 graduate of Letchworth Central School, Gainesville; a graduate of Genesee Community College, Batavia and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Geneseo State … [Read more...]
Geneseo Bids Farewell to Bill Brennan
GENESEO – Retired SUNY Geneseo professor Bill Brennan passed away on April 11. He remained involved in his community after retirement as hearing officer for the Livingston County Department of Health and was a candidate for Village Justice 2016. The following is an obituary published by Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home: April 11, 2016, at age 78 years, after a brief illness. Survived by his wife of 51 years Sandra F. Brennan and daughter … [Read more...]
Nunda and Geneseo Remember Susan Migliore
NUNDA – Susan Migliore tragically lost her life on Monday in a car accident on Rte. 36 in Mount Morris. The following is an obituary from Rector Hicks Funeral Home on Main Street Geneseo: Susan H. Migliore, age 67, of Vermont St. in Nunda, formerly of Geneseo, died suddenly Monday, April 4, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Mary Hubbell, sisters, Mary Ellison and Elizabeth Sommerfield. She is survived by her daughters, … [Read more...]
Ossian Salutes Former Supervisor George Weidman, 1927-2016
OSSIAN – The following is an obituary for George Washington Weidman published by Hindle Funeral Home in Dansville: Born February 22, 1927 in Stones Falls, Dansville, NY the youngest child of Glenn and Katherine (Sick) Weidman. He was a resident of Ossian for 64 years beginning in 1952 when he and his wife Mary bought the Elias Geiger Farm, where they raised their children, practiced small scale farming and had an open door policy to many … [Read more...]
Geneseo Says Goodbye to John M. Farmer at 58
GENESEO – Mayor Richard Hatheway began Monday night's Village Board meeting by announcing the passing of John M. Farmer, who served the Village's people and dogs for many years as parking enforcement and dog control officer. According to an obituary from the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, Farmer passed on Friday March 18, peacefully in his Center Street residence at the age of 58. Farmer was born Feb. 26, 1958 in Rochester. The son of John E. … [Read more...]
Dansville Bids Farewell to Golf Legend Jack Biddle
DANSVILLE – Dansville lost a legendary golfer and Korean War veteran in John 'Jack' Biddle on Wednesday. The following is an obituary written by his son, Kip: John A. Biddle, 84, passed away in his home in Dansville, NY on Thursday, March 16, 2016. Born on July 16, 1931 in Hornell, to Dorothy (Hunt) and Arthur Biddle of Cohocton. 'Jack' was an accomplished baseball player at Wayland Central School where he graduated in the Class of 1949. … [Read more...]
Geneseo Mourns Passing of Peter Bondi
GENESEO – The Village has lost one of its most devoted public servants with the passing of Peter Bondi. Monday night's meeting of the Village Board of Trustees began with a somber moment of silence, not only for those who lost their lives on Jan. 17 but for Bondi, who passed away on Jan. 19 at the age of 82. "It was a tragic week, but you can see the good that came out of it," said Hatheway. "From walking on the street, people seemed pretty … [Read more...]
Beloved Avon Supervisor Jim Steele Remembered in Moment of Silence
AVON – The Avon Town Board had a moment of silence Thursday night in memory of former Avon Town Supervisor, County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Avon Town Justice, and Avon Central School Board member Jim Steele. According to Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, Steele peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Sept. 7, 2015 at age 85, after a short illness. Born November 12, 1929, Steele was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathryn … [Read more...]
Obituary: John J. “Johnny Kelly” Maniscalco Sr.
John J. "Johnny Kelly" Maniscalco Sr. age 93, a resident of Geneseo passed away February 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife, Laura June in 1997. According to Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, he is survived by his children, June Stevens of Nunda, Fay (Tom) Wilson of Pike, Louise (Dennis) Dutton of Tavares, FL, Shirley (James) Ellis of Dansville, Tim Sick of Buffalo, John Maniscalco Jr., Rosemary … [Read more...]