GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo released a statement addressing the passing of one of their students. The statement from Lenny Sancilio, SUNY Geneseo's Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community is as follows: Dear campus community members, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the unexpected passing last night of Alexandra Marie Ciarcia, Class of 2018, due to a pre-existing medical condition. Alexandra was a 2014 … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Student Passes Away
GENESEO – A SUNY Geneseo student passed away Thursday night at an off-campus apartment on Wadsworth Street. The GeneseeSun.com will not be identifying the student until the College makes a formal statement on the incident. SUNY Geneseo Media Relations Director David Irwin confirmed that the 21-year-old female was enrolled at the College. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian confirmed that no foul play or criminal activity is suspected. The … [Read more...]
Driver in Geneseo Truck Rollover Passes Away
Note: The text below is an update to the above on-scene video coverage from Tuesday morning. GENESEO – The driver who was involved in Tuesday morning's truck rollover passed away from his injuries. According to a press release from New York State Police, the deceased is Trent Mott, 56, from Rochester. On Aug. 29 at approximately 8:48 a.m. the truck was southbound on Groveland Road and drifted over the center of the roadway, near the … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Treasured ‘Granny Keane’ Bids Farewell at 71
GENESEO – The following is an obituary by the family of Janice F. Keane: Janice F. Keane, 71, passed peacefully on Aug. 12, 2017 surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her father, Seward C. Fisk and her nephew Walter 'Wally' White both of Cazenovia, N.Y. Survived by her mother Bernice (Wilsey) Fisk of Cazenovia, her four sisters, Darleen Fisk of Manlius, Peggy Ralph (Jon) of Lucerne Valley, Calif., Carol Nagel of Cazenovia and Bonnie … [Read more...]
Woman Passes Away after Avon Crash
AVON – The injured driver in Wednesday's collision on Rte. 15 (Lakeville Road) passed away late Friday night. According to a press release from New York State Police, Norma Miller, 75, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital. State Police said that the investigation into the collision is ongoing. They were assisted at the scene by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. At the scene on Wednesday, State Police said that the driver of the … [Read more...]
Local Heroes Bid Farewell to Chief Tom Linsner
GENESEO – The following is adapted from an obituary published by Rector-Hicks Funeral Home: Thomas J. Linsner, 70, of North Road in Piffard, formerly of Geneseo, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at his residence. He was predeceased by his daughter, Tammy, and his parents, Melvin and Jane Linsner. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Linsner, his children, Brian (Laura) Linsner of Fredericksburg, VA, Janna (Terry) O'Brien of Geneseo, Brian Augustus … [Read more...]
Man Struck by 2 Cars in Leicester Passes Away
LEICESTER – The man who suffered serious injuries after lying in Rte. 36 and being struck by two vehicles has died. According to a press release from New York State Police, on Aug. 9 at approximately 3:20 a.m., the State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on Rte. 36 in the Town of Leicester. NYS Police said that a 35-year-old male was lying partially in the southbound lane and was struck by a southbound vehicle. He then … [Read more...]
‘Frankie the Barber’ Passes Away at 92
CALEDONIA – Frankie the Barber has passed away on Wednesday after cutting generations of Livingston County hair. Frankie Antinore, 92, had as many friends as customers at his shop on West Main Street in Avon. In September 2015, he decided he would not drive anymore and closed up shop for the final time. Antinore was a fabled hunter and fisherman who traveled to every state in the U.S. with his wife of 70 years, Marion. Frankie served … [Read more...]