Obituaries

Ruth E. Grasby

Ruth E. Grasby

Jun 5, 2025

Age 75, of Gainesville, passed away at her home on June 5, 2025.

She was born on March 28, 1950, in Warsaw, daughter of the late Elmer and Josephine Potter Billings Sr. Ruth was one of nine children in her family. She attended Perry Central School and graduated with the class of 1968. After high school, Ruth wed Richard J. Grasby...

Wayne V. Venezia

Wayne V. Venezia

Jun 3, 2025

Age 60, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at his home.

Affectionately known as “Papi” to his grandchildren, Wayne was born on April 6, 1965, in Cheektowaga, NY, son of the late Vincent and Carol Dembik Venezia Sr. Wayne worked as a dietary supervisor at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was a sports enthusiast and avid Buffalo Sabres...

John M. Ryan

John M. Ryan

May 22, 2025

John Ryan, 62, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Warsaw, New York, on May 22, 2025. Born on December 18, 1962, in Warsaw, John remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved and served so deeply.

A proud graduate of Warsaw Central School, John went on to build a career as a skilled tradesman before retiring from...

Evelyn L. Santullo

Evelyn L. Santullo

May 21, 2025

Evelyn L. (Hainsworth) Santullo passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Eastside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, NY.

Evelyn was born on August 30, 1943, to Tracy and Sara (Briggs) Hainsworth in Penn Yan, NY.

She was a childcare provider for several years while her children were young. She later worked for 37...

Gertrude W. Caryl

Gertrude W. Caryl

May 3, 2025

Age 96, of Webster, NY, passed away on May 3, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

She was born on February 8, 1929 in Nunda, NY, daughter of the late Henry and Florence Borgus Willey. After attending high school, Gertrude received a degree in cosmetology. She worked at Mallory Timers in Warsaw for twenty-two years. Gertrude enjoyed birding, reading, knitting,...

Thomas R. Irwin Sr.

Thomas R. Irwin Sr.

Apr 30, 2025

Thomas Robert Irwin Sr. of Warsaw NY, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025 at Absolute Care of Aurora Park. He was the son of the late Donald Irwin and Elizabeth VanBuren Amburgey.

Tom served in the United States Army from February 3, 1971, to January 31, 1973. Tom was employed with Specialized Printed Forms in Caledonia as a Machine Operator...

Melissa L. Ziegenbein

Melissa L. Ziegenbein

Apr 29, 2025

In loving memory of Melissa Lee Ziegenbein

February 6, 1990 – April 29, 2025

Melissa Lee Ziegenbein came into this world like a beautiful star on February 6, 1990, in Santa Rosa, CA, bringing light, laughter, and boundless love to all who knew her. She was the beloved daughter of Ron Ziegenbein (wife Candy) and Carol Crandal (husband Ken).

Melissa shared a close...

Joan R. Sherman

Joan R. Sherman

Apr 28, 2025

Age 66, of Wyoming, passed away at home on April 28, 2025.

She was born on September 14, 1958 in Warsaw, NY to the late Edward Relf and Doris Relf Elliott. Joan was a graduate of Wyoming Central School Class of 1976. She was a devout parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Pavilion. Joan loved gardening.

Along with her parents, Joan is...

Charles L. Earsing, Sr.

Charles L. Earsing, Sr.

Apr 28, 2025

Age 84, passed away on April 28, 2025 in Warsaw.

He was born on July 17, 1940 in Buffalo, son of the late Leroy and Marion Weaver Earsing. Charles worked as a farmer all of his life taking care of the family farm in Alexander, NY. Farming was his first love but he also enjoyed tractor pulling and boating. Charles was...

Daniel I. LaPoint

Daniel I. LaPoint

Apr 26, 2025

Age 86, of Pavilion, passed away peacefully at The Hurlbut Care Facility on Saturday evening, April 26, 2025.

Dan was born on January 29, 1939 in Madison County, NY, son of the late John and Mabel Guthrie LaPoint. He graduated from Pavilion Central School in 1957 and earned and associates degree at Alfred Ag & Tech. Dan was an active member...

Barbara C. Neeley

Barbara C. Neeley

Apr 26, 2025

Age 91, of Warsaw, NY, passed away on April 26, 2025 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born August 29, 1933 in Varysburg, NY, daughter of the late Louis and Ella West Cornish. Barb was a graduate of Attica High School Class of 1951. She was employed as a Business Office Representative for several years at the...

Alfred Bernd Von Sanden

Alfred Bernd Von Sanden

Apr 24, 2025

Wyoming - Alfred B. von Sanden, 93, passed away peacefully at home Thursday April 24 2025. Alfred was born February 21, 1932 in the district of Darkehmen, East Prussia, Germany. Al was the son of the late Alfred W. von Sanden and Elma (von Dewitz) von Sanden. Al spent his childhood on the family farm in East Prussia before heading...

Catherine L. "Midge" Ball

Catherine L. "Midge" Ball

Apr 23, 2025

Age 89, of Warsaw, passed away at home on April 23, 2025.

She was born August 17, 1935 in Orangeville, NY, daughter of the late William and Carrie Brenner Amberger. She was employed for over thirty years at the former Mallory Timers Company in Warsaw; owned and operated several small retail businesses and worked at Walmart in Warsaw for several years...

Hattie Marie Graham

Hattie Marie Graham

Apr 23, 2025

Age 96, of Salamanca, NY, passed away on April 23, 2025 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on March 28, 1929 in Sutton, WV to the late Amma E. Hamric and Newton V. Wilson. Along with her parents she is predeceased by her siblings; a brother, Arlen Wilson and two sisters, Lucille (Robert) Winship and...

Douglas M. Potter

Douglas M. Potter

Apr 22, 2025

Age 63, of Pike, passed away on April 22, 2025 at his home in Pike.

He was born on August 31, 1961 in Warsaw, son of the late Stephen and Judith Armison Potter. After graduating high school, he worked most of his life as a truck driver, most recently for T.J. Marquart and Sons in Gainesville. Doug lived his life fast...

Douglas McVean

Douglas McVean

Apr 21, 2025

Age 81, of Pavilion, passed away on April 21, 2025 at Rochester General Hospital.

He was born on October 13, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Hugh and Ruth MacIntyre McVean. Doug was a graduate of Pavilion Central School, class of 1962. Shortly after high school, Doug took a job with Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion, where he worked for sixty...

Judith A. Barton

Judith A. Barton

Apr 15, 2025

Age 73, of Warsaw, NY passed away on April 15, 2025 after a lengthy illness.

Judy was born February 15, 1952 to the late Joseph and Rita Barton.

She was a graduate of Warsaw Central School, class of 1971. She worked for several years for Mallory Timers as a quality control analyst. After the closing of the plant she went on to...

Lorne J. Gay

Lorne J. Gay

Apr 5, 2025

Age 47, of Warsaw, passed away on April 5, 2025 at his home.

He was born on January 16, 1978 in Warsaw, son of the late Douglas and C. Marie Harrington Gay. Growing up, Lorne was involved in Boy Scouts, proudly attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of Warsaw Central School, class of 1996. Lorne went on...

Peter C. Werth

Peter C. Werth

Apr 3, 2025

Age 83, of Pike, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 16, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late Clifford and Grace Richelieu Werth. Peter was a proud, Navy corpsman for twenty years. After leaving the service he went to work as a waste water treatment operator. He was a member...

Roberta M. Rogacki

Roberta M. Rogacki

Mar 24, 2025

Age 68, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

She was born on April 22, 1956 in Clarkson, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Merrill Armer. Roberta worked as a teacher’s aide at Attica Central School and helped take care of the family farm with her husband Joseph Rogacki who passed away...