Obituaries

Marian C. Seymour

Marian C. Seymour

Aug 18, 2025

CASTILE – Marian C. Seymour, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw, NY, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on November 3, 1930, in Warsaw, NY, Marian was the daughter of the late Robert Rae Cottrell and Cora Stevens Cottrell. A devoted lifelong resident of Castile and proud...

Carl J. Richards

Carl J. Richards

Sep 9, 2025

Age 70, of Silver Springs, passed away at home on September 9, 2025.

He was born on August 30, 1955, in Warsaw, son of the late Gordon and Lucile Shaw Richards. Carl graduated from Perry Central School, class of 1974. After high school, Carl joined the family dairy farm with his father and brother, Jim. Although he worked on the family...

James Robert "Jamie" Cummins

James Robert "Jamie" Cummins

Jul 11, 2025

Age 54, of Warsaw, passed away on July 11, 2025 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 26, 1971 in Warsaw, the son of Kathy Colombo Cummins and the late Frank J. Cummins. Jamie was a graduate of Warsaw Central School, class of 1990 and was a Regional...

Debbra L. Sharman

Debbra L. Sharman

Sep 9, 2025

Age 69, of Warsaw, passed away on September 9, 2025 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born August 21, 1956 in Warsaw, daughter of Shirley Emery Safford of Mt. Morris and the late Robert Sharman. Debbra was a graduate of Warsaw Central School Class of 1975. She was employed for many years with JN White Designs in...

Kimberly Ann Walters Prial

Kimberly Ann Walters Prial

Sep 6, 2025

Age 55, of Perry, passed away on September 6, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

She was born in Warsaw, NY on October 24, 1969 to the late David and Beverly McRae Walters. Kimberly was a lifelong cook, working at various restaurants in the area, including the Silver Springs Dairy Bar for many years.

Kimberly’s life was dedicated to her...

Roger C. Raplee

Roger C. Raplee

Sep 5, 2025

Age 68, of Warsaw, passed away on September 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.

He was born on August 25, 1957 in Warsaw, son of the late Claire and Beatrice Snyder Raplee. Roger loved his community and enjoyed helping out in any way he could. He brightened the days of many, working various carnivals over the years, including the Warsaw...

Marjorie J. Ballew

Marjorie J. Ballew

Aug 22, 2025

Age 94, of Warsaw, passed away on August 22, 2025 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on February 18, 1931 in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Faye and Ethel Scott. Marjorie worked for Chloride Power Electronics in Caledonia, NY. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Predeceased along with her parents is her husband, Gerald Ballew.

She is...

Sean P. Salmon

Sean P. Salmon

Aug 17, 2025

Age 54, of Varysburg, passed away on August 17, 2025 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born on November 30, 1970 in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Thomas and Holly Keane Salmon. Sean worked as a cook at Byrncliff Golf Resort and Banquets. He got his start in food service as a busboy in Naples, FL...

Irene F. Thompson

Irene F. Thompson

Aug 17, 2025

Age 98, of Castile, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at her home in Castile.

She was born on May 23, 1927 in Perry, daughter of the late Benjamin and Frances Czaja Rynkowski. Irene attended Perry Central School, but due to World War II, she joined the work force and did not graduate. At the age of sixteen, Irene got...

Debra Jean Heale

Debra Jean Heale

Aug 11, 2025

Debra Jean Heale (Paprocki), passed away peacefully on August 11th, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Rod, her cherished brother, David, and her loving sister, Donna. She also leaves behind her dear nephew, Steven, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, whose lives she touched deeply. Her legacy is one of...

Marsha Elaine Redden

Marsha Elaine Redden

Aug 10, 2025

Marsha Elaine Redden went home to be with her Lord, peacefully on August 10, 2025.

She was predeceased by her daughter, April Dawn Marie Stocker, her parents, Robert and Elna Redden, her paternal and maternal grandparents and many family relatives.

Marsha graduated from SUNY Morrisville and spent many years working at Rite Aid in both Warsaw and in Perry, retiring as store...

Richard A. Williams, Sr.

Richard A. Williams, Sr.

Aug 9, 2025

Age 81, of Warsaw, passed away on August 9, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a short illness.

Richard was born July 4, 1944 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Edward and Ruth Hitchew Williams of Wyoming, NY.

Dick worked at the LeRoy Steel Chest for several years before moving on to Eastman Kodak for a short time....

Beverly A. Herman

Beverly A. Herman

Aug 9, 2025

Age 87, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Eastside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, NY.

Beverly was born November 8, 1937, in Batavia to James B. and Evelyn W. (Mooney) Lennon.

She graduated from Warsaw Central and married David Deen Herman in 1957. They were divorced in 2000.

She was a longtime member of the Roman Catholic Church,...

Eugene "Gene" Loomis

Eugene "Gene" Loomis

Aug 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 - We mourn the passing of Eugene Loomis on August 4th. Born on February 15, 1950, Eugene was an accomplished educator and car enthusiast who left a lasting impact on many throughout his career.

Eugene taught industrial arts at the New York State School for the Blind until 2005 also taught driver education at numerous local schools until...

Jeremy M. Jett

Jeremy M. Jett

Jul 25, 2025

Age 46, of Gainesville, passed away on July 25, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

He was born on September 4, 1978, in Warsaw, son of Melinda Mehlenbacher and the late Harvey Jett Sr. Jeremy enjoyed fishing and cooking. He also volunteered his time helping at a soup kitchen in Batavia.

Jeremy is survived by his son, Jonathan Jett of Warsaw;...

Angelo J. Lamitina, Sr.

Angelo J. Lamitina, Sr.

Jul 14, 2025

Age 95, of Gainesville, NY, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

He was born January 22, 1930 in Warsaw, NY son of the late Philip and Mary Salamone Lamitina. Angelo was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps having served during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer while also working...

Ruby Blakeslee

Ruby Blakeslee

Jul 7, 2025

Age 93, of Warsaw, passed away on July 7, 2025 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on December 1, 1931, in Batavia, daughter of the late Prentice Huron Fleming and Fava Andrews Fleming Smith. Ruby was an excellent student in school and graduated from Wyoming Central in 1948 at the age of sixteen. She would...

Joan M. Coffey

Joan M. Coffey

Jul 1, 2025

Age 90, of Silver Springs, passed away on July 1, 2025 at Eastside Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on April 23, 1935, in Castile, daughter of the late John E. Coffey Jr. and Catherine Schroeder Coffey. Joan worked for many years as a medical secretary in Sarasota, FL. She was a long-time member of the Castile...

William J. Heubusch

William J. Heubusch

Jun 30, 2025

Age 88, of Warsaw, passed away on June 30, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.

He was born on July 4, 1936 in Buffalo, son of the late William J. and Erma Horvath Heubusch. Bill was a dairy farmer until 1975 when he sold the farm. He then went on to work for the town of Wethersfield before proudly becoming a...

John A. Beck

John A. Beck

Jun 29, 2025

Age 85, of Pavilion, passed away on June 29, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a brief illness.

He was born on September 14, 1939 in Mackeyville, PA to the late Ray E. and Sara H. Lucas Beck. John was a graduate of Pavilion Central School. He married Karen Callaro on February 14, 1970.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening,...