Obituaries

Margaret Ann Comstock

Margaret Ann Comstock

Jun 27, 2024

Age 86, of Warsaw, NY passed away on June 27, 2024.

She was born on July 16, 1937, daughter of the late Alden and Dorothy Northrup.

She married Matthew Comstock on July 29, 1955.

Her passion was breeding and raising Scottish terrier dogs and collecting all Scottish terrier memorabilia. She worked at Mallory Timers in Warsaw for many years. After leaving she babysat...

Robert S. Johnston

Robert S. Johnston

Jun 27, 2024

Castile - Robert S. Johnston, 69 of Castile, passed away on Thursday (June 27, 2024) at Wyoming Co. Community Hospital in Warsaw. Mr. Johnston was born September 27, 1954 in Buffalo, a son of the late Robert T. and Margaret (Beal) Johnston. He was a member of the Silver Lake Rod & Gun Club and greatly enjoyed attending the races...

Michael James Murdie, Sr.

Michael James Murdie, Sr.

Jun 25, 2024

Michael James Murdie, Sr., 70, of Castile, New York, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 surrounded by family.

Son of James and Jean Murdie, he was born on December 1, 1953 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Mike graduated from Kenmore East High School in 1972 and attended the University of Akron where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications.

He began...

Norris R. Rowley

Norris R. Rowley

Jun 24, 2024

Age 72, of Silver Springs, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2024 at Wyoming County Community Hospital.

Norris was born May 20, 1952 in Dansville, NY, son of Norris and Carol Miller Rowley. He worked for the NYS Department of Corrections, earning his way up the ranks through the years before retiring in 2008. Norris was an avid outdoorsman who loved...

Charles Brayton Smith

Charles Brayton Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Born October 9, 1932 to Lynn and Bernice (Nutting) Smith in Bliss, NY. He grew up on the family farm, with a childhood he described as idyllic – surrounded by beloved family, friends, and animals. In high school he played French horn, learned to play piano by ear and engaged in multiple sports.

At age 18, he started working for Eastman...

Jonathan S. Rauth

Jonathan S. Rauth

Jun 12, 2024

Varysburg - Jonathan S. Rauth, 53 of Varysburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (June 12, 2024) at home. Mr. Rauth was born November 9, 1970 in North Tonawanda, a son of Bernice (Mitrowski) Rauth of Varysburg and the late John A. Rauth. Jonathan loved his home in the country and playing video poker. Surviving along with his mother are his...

Tracy S. Helmer

Tracy S. Helmer

Jun 8, 2024

Age 59, of Warsaw, passed away on June 8, 2024 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry.

He was born on April 26, 1965 in Warsaw, son of the late Donald Helmer and Barbara Deiter Lee. Tracy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a man of many trades. Over the years Tracy worked for...

Karen Starkweather

Karen Starkweather

Jun 7, 2024

Age 81, of Piffard, NY, passed away in June 2024.

She was born in Portland, OR in December 1942, daughter of Clark and Doris Kniss.

In her 30s she moved to New York. She was known for her exceptional work ethic and dedication to The Barn Restaurant. This was more than a workplace, her co-workers were family and made it a second...

Craig Traynor

Craig Traynor

Jun 7, 2024

Age 76, of Warsaw, passed away on June 7, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

He was born on January 4, 1948 in Warsaw, NY to the late William and Nora Callahan Traynor. Craig was a member of the Wyoming County Veteran’s Club and a former member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge #560. 

Craig loved watching baseball, especially his son’s teams. He also enjoyed coaching Little League teams...

Hugh Alexander MacCallum

Hugh Alexander MacCallum

May 26, 2024

Of Warsaw, NY. He was a graduate of Warsaw Elementary School, the Hotchkiss School and Hobart College. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, John and Nancy MacCallum; nephew, Gordon (Stephanie); cousins, Stephen, Sandra, Lisa and Harry.

Friends may call Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 2 – 6 PM at the Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. 

Linda A. David

Linda A. David

May 21, 2024

Age 80, of Dansville, NY, passed away on May 21, 2024 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.

She was born on November 13, 1943 in New Rochelle, NY, daughter of the late John Davis and Violet Donkin Harris. After graduating high school, Linda worked as a bursar for SUNY Geneseo until her retirement. She enjoyed supporting various charitable causes through...

Robert R. Calkins

Robert R. Calkins

May 16, 2024

Age 85, of Varysburg, passed away on May 16, 2024 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

He was born on March 28, 1939 in Warsaw, son of the late Eldon and Bernice Collister Calkins. Robert had a love for farming at an early age. He worked on the family farm and was a member of the Future Farmers of...

Jane R. Dunn

Jane R. Dunn

May 13, 2024

1931-2024, passed away 5/13/2024 in Hollywood, FL after a brief illness.

Born in Bradford, PA, she is pre-deceased by her husband Earl Dunn, and her sister and best friend Lena (Angelo) Marchase. Jane is survived by sons, Rick (Marie) Dunn of FL, Jeffrey (Paula Jorgensen) Dunn of NY, daughter, Brenda (Alfred Higgins MD) Dunn of WA, favorite brother, Alan (Anita) Roggenbaum...

Elizabeth A. Cichocki

Elizabeth A. Cichocki

May 11, 2024

Age 97, of Castile, passed away on May 11, 2024 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on July 25, 1926 in Batavia, NY to the late Julius and Genevieve Dunham Weldgen. Elizabeth was a member of St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Mary’s Church site in Silver Springs. She was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society,...

James N. Stothers

James N. Stothers

May 10, 2024



Age 82, of Warsaw, passed away on May 10, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born on March 14, 1942 in Warsaw, NY to the late James D. and Doris Gillan Stothers. Jim was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose #560, Warsaw. 

Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking part...

Thomas J. Alfieri

Thomas J. Alfieri

May 2, 2024

Age 91, of Silver Springs, passed away at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility on May 2, 2024.

He was born on January 5, 1933 in Warsaw, son of the late John and Tina Palumbo Alfieri. Tom worked for many years at Morton Salt in Silver Springs, first as a laborer before becoming an electrician. He was a devoted member of...

Frances J. Browne

Frances J. Browne

Apr 29, 2024

Age 109, of Penfield, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on April 29, 2024 at home.

She was born on April 8, 1915 in Silver Springs, NY to late Thomas and Kathryn Kuretich Broderick. Frances was a longtime employee of the former Mallory Timers Co., in Warsaw. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw and was extremely...

Berdena M. "Bernie" Merrill

Berdena M. "Bernie" Merrill

Apr 25, 2024

Age 99, of Warsaw, formerly of Perry, transitioned into heaven on April 25, 2024 with her daughter by her side.

She was born August 26, 1924 in Hanover, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Stafford Matteson. Bernie was a graduate of Gowanda High School. She was employed at Bell Aircraft in Kenmore following graduation and she served as the...

James M. "Kim" Regan

James M. "Kim" Regan

Apr 8, 2024

Age 71, of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on April 8, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He was born on January 4, 1953 in Warsaw, NY to the late Cletus J. Regan, MD and Reba D. Webster Regan.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Wendy Hendrickson.

Kim is survived by his wife, Catherine C. Regan of Erie, PA;...

Ronald Carl Eichenberger

Ronald Carl Eichenberger

Apr 4, 2024

Age 68, of Wyoming, passed away on April 4, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born in Batavia, NY on August 21, 1955 to the late Ralph Eichenberger and Donna Dutton Eichenberger of Wyoming.

Along with his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Wendy Jean Eichenberger of Wyoming, Penny Sue Meeder of Wyoming, Richard (Nancy) Eichenberger...