Obituaries
William H. Shumaker
Sep 11, 2021
Age 72, of Orangeville, passed away on September 11, 2021 in the Town of Machias, NY from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 21, 1949 in Warsaw, son of the late Alfred and Pauline Beaumont Shumaker. Bill was a graduate of Warsaw Central School Class of 1967; received his Associates degree from Alfred State College and...
Hayden Elizabeth Meyer
Sep 10, 2021
Hayden Elizabeth Meyer died in her parent’s loving arms at Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, MA on September 10, 2021, after a long fight with congenital heart disease. Hayden was born on May 30, 2021, to Mason and Alyssa Meyer. During her brief visit on earth, she enjoyed being held close by her parents, her stuffed animals, and being read...
Jane Marie Shetler
Sep 6, 2021
Jane Marie Shetler, 68, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 6, 2021. Born April 27, 1953 in Warsaw, NY, she was a daughter of the late Erwin L. and E. Martha (nee Lemley) Shetler. Jane attended the first Special Needs program in Leceister New York and first to graduate at age twenty-one with honors. Jane worked as a socialite...
Betty J. Beaumont
Sep 6, 2021
Age 91, a resident of Greenfield Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, formerly of Marilla, passed away on September 6, 2021 at the nursing facility. She was born August 1, 1930 in Perry, NY, daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Higgins Beaumont. Betty received her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from the State University of New York at...
Rose E. Schaub
Sep 5, 2021
Age 84, of Warsaw, formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away on September 5, 2021 at home, under the loving care of her family following a lengthy illness. She was born June 15, 1937 in Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen Minahan Sypniewski. She worked for many years at the former Mallory Timers Company in Warsaw. Rose was...
Susan G. Herrnstein
Sep 5, 2021
Susan Herrnstein passed away on September 5th, 2021. Susan was the beloved wife of Richard J. Herrnstein, dear mother of Max and James, and grandmother of eight, who affectionately called her “Grandma Susie”. She was the daughter of Edward V. Gouinlock and Ruth S. Gouinlock and the youngest of four siblings. Susan was born on March 26th, 1938 and grew...
Patricia A. Weiser
Aug 29, 2021
Age 89, of Warsaw, passed away August 29, 2021 at East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born July 10, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Marshall Turner. Patricia worked as a secretary at J.H. Williams in Buffalo and was active in cooking fish fries at the VFW in Buffalo. She enjoyed...
Bruce G. Largey
Aug 24, 2021
Age 61, of the Town of Gainesville, passed away August 24, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born November 5, 1959 in Warsaw, son of the late James Largey and Connie (Eddie Almeter) Frank Largey of Rock Glen. Bruce worked as a corrections officer at the Wyoming Correctional Facility for 25 years. Bruce belonged to the Oatka Valley...
Lois A. Kelly
Aug 13, 2021
Age 88, of Perry Center passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on August 13, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born on November 9, 1932 to Earl E. and Laura Patroni Amidon in Corfu, NY (Town of Darien). She was a graduate of Corfu Central School Class of 1950. Lois enjoyed gardening, music, watching birds and most...
Gregory S. "Cos" Baker
Aug 13, 2021
Age 68, of Warsaw, passed away August 13, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a brief illness. Greg was born July 5, 1953 in Warsaw, NY, son of the late Stuart and Betty Downing Baker. He worked at Markin Tubing for over 30 years before his retirement. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed watching all...
Joey R. Tatro, Sr.
Aug 11, 2021
Age 63, of Warsaw, died August 11, 2021 at home. Joey was born September 8, 1957 in Malone, NY, son of the late Raymond and Irene Larche Tatro. He was employed by Boxler’s Dairy Farm and other area farms at different times. He is survived by two sons, Joey III and Abraham; his brother, Raymond Tatro of Maryland; his sisters,...
Michael Clester
Aug 11, 2021
Age 57, of Pike, NY passed away at home on August 11, 2021. He was born April 6, 1964 in Warsaw, NY, son of William Sr. and Adrianne J. Bielewicz Clester. Michael was an avid music lover and enjoyed collecting advertisement buttons. Along with his parents, Michael is survived by his daughters, Deidra (Vincent) Roberts of Springville, Rachel (Andrew) Colantino...
Clara Lorraine Mcmaster
Aug 11, 2021
August 11, 2021 Clara was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on January 3, 1933. She lived most of her life in the Warsaw, New York area. She touched so many lives by her gift of giving herself to others, which made her admired and respected in her community. She would offer her home, support, guidance, time, and her last penny...
Irene B. Rutherford
Aug 10, 2021
Age 89, of Castile, formerly of Silver Springs, passed away on August 10, 2021 at the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born January 2, 1932 in Fillmore, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Washburn Lyon. Irene was a caregiver for most of her life, doing private caregiving as well as working as a...
David J. Leitten
Aug 3, 2021
Age 39, of Warsaw, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born June 10, 1982 in Warsaw, son of Tom and Chandra Cross Leitten of Warsaw. Dave was a carpenter and a member of the Carpenter’s Union #276 in Rochester. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his time hunting with family and...
William R. Bell
Aug 2, 2021
Age 83, of Warsaw, passed away on August 2, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was born July 30, 1938 in Independence, NY son of the late William I. and Florence Drew Bell. Bill was employed for many years with the Dohler Jarvis Company in Batavia prior to his retirement. He attended the Wyoming Methodist Church...
Evelyn M. Reynolds
Aug 2, 2021
Age 97, a resident of the Wyoming County Nursing Facility, formerly of Bliss, NY, passed away on August 2, 2021 at the nursing facility. She was born November 13, 1923 in Eagle, NY, daughter of the late John and Emma Day Washburn. Evelyn worked in the cafeteria at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw for several years. She was...
Mona D. Willard
Jul 19, 2021
Age 89, of Attica, NY, passed away on July 19, 2021 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw, reuniting with her beloved husband, Wayne. She was born March 28, 1932 in Warsaw, NY daughter of the late Theron and Clara Kirsch Dohse. Mona was an avid card player who belonged to several card groups over the years. She loved...
Donald W. Stevenson
Jul 18, 2021
Age 62, of Castile, NY, passed away on July 18, 2021 at Absolut at Houghton in Houghton, NY. He was born May 24, 1959 in Tonawanda, NY. He was employed for many years as a quality inspector for Quality Inspection Services, Inc. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. Surviving are...
James Bryan Pac
Jul 15, 2021
Of Almond, NY. On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Jim Pac, devoted son and loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 58. Jim was born on May 19, 1963 in Warsaw, NY to Richard and Barbara Hoffman Pac. He raised two daughters with former partner, Annette Forgnone. Jim worked in the area as a respiratory therapist for...