Obituaries

Adeline G. Piraino

Adeline G. Piraino

Oct 25, 2022

Adeline G. Piraino, age 90 of Perry, NY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 25, 2022.

She was born on April 16, 1932 in Kimmelton, Pa. a daughter to the late Merle and Emma (Clapper) Lockard.

Adeline worked for Curtis Burns in Mt. Morris, the former Mallory Timers in Warsaw and retired from the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw...

Veronica "Nicki" Rose Bump

Veronica "Nicki" Rose Bump

Oct 20, 2022

Veronica “Nicki” Rose Bump, age 80, of Perry passed away at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry on Thursday October 20, 2022.

She was born on February 13,1942 in Rushford, NY a daughter to the late Donald Francis Sr. and Carmelita (Swain) Rose.

Nicki was a Para Professional working at the School of the Holy Childhood in Rochester. She had also worked...

Lyle R. Wolcott

Lyle R. Wolcott

Oct 20, 2022

Lyle R. Wolcott, age 76, of Perry, NY passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital.

He was born on September 2, 1946 in, Warsaw, New York a son of the late Morgan and Betty (Kelly) Wolcott Sr.

Lyle enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 and was a paratrooper in the 101st Airbourne First Air...

Bruce Peter Tillapaugh

Bruce Peter Tillapaugh

Oct 16, 2022

Bruce P. Tillapaugh, age 71, of Perry, NY passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 16, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Cobleskill, New York on June 12, 1951 a son to the late Irving M. and Marjorie A. (Stinover) Tillapaugh.

Bruce grew up in the Cobleskill area, and graduated from Cobleskill Central High School, he received his associates degree from SUNY...

Geraldine Caudill

Geraldine Caudill

Oct 10, 2022

Geraldine Caudill, age 90 of Leicester, NY passed away peacefully at home .

She was born on September 14, 1932 in Kodak, Kentucky

a daughter to the late John and Maude (McIntyre) Amburgey.

Geraldine was a homemaker who loved to go play bingo and watching soap operas. Her biggest joy was her family, raising her seven children, spoiling her sixteen grandchildren and pampering...

Nina M. Howe

Nina M. Howe

Oct 9, 2022

Nina M. Howe, age 78 of Perry passed away on Sunday October 9, 2022 at the Wyoming County Community hospital in Warsaw.

She was born in Leicester, New York on February 19, 1944 a daughter to the late John and Jeannete (Carr) Forbes.

Nina was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School.

She worked for the former Champion Products in Perry for many...

Melvin G. Shields Jr.

Melvin G. Shields Jr.

Oct 7, 2022

Melvin G. Shields Jr., age 55, of Buffalo, NY passed away on Friday October 7, 2022 at the home of his sister Regina and Robin in Perry.

He was born on October 27, 1966 in Silver Creek, New York a son of the late Melvin G.

Shields and Roberta J. (Young) Shields-Panfil.

Melvin served with the US Navy.

He worked for the Laborers Union...

Laurie L. Bennett

Laurie L. Bennett

Oct 7, 2022

Laurie L. Bennett , age 61, of Leroy passed away at the home on Friday October 7, 2022.

She was born on February 9,1961 in Warsaw, NY a daughter to the late Arthur and Pearl (Sushereba) Elliott.

Laurie worked for the former Fitch Farm in Perry and Baker’s Greenhouse in Mumford. She enjoyed flowers, doing dried flower arrangements, gardening, fishing, loved animals...

Richard F. Kelly

Richard F. Kelly

Oct 6, 2022

Richard F. Kelly, age 71, of Perry, NY passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022 at the Highlands at Brighton where he had been residing.

He was born in Warsaw, New York on August 6, 1951 a son to the late Lyle and Joyce (Anderson) Kelly.

Rich was a 1970 graduate of Perry Central High School. He was an occupational therapist assistant...

Joseph H. Koson

Joseph H. Koson

Sep 30, 2022

Joseph H. Koson, age 85, of Warsaw, formerly of Perry, NY passed away on Friday September 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born on October 26, 1936 in Perry, New York a son of the late Valentine and Mary (Osiakowski) Koson.

Joe served with the US Navy from 1954-1957.

He was a Zone Sergent for the New York State Police Department working...

Kenneth R. Walker

Kenneth R. Walker

Sep 28, 2022

Kenneth R. Walker, age 100, of Perry, NY passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Perry, New York on January 2, 1922 a son to the late Roy A. and Florence “Edith” (Harris) Walker.

Ken worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill, Robeson Cutlery, Durcraft, Pavilion Gas Company and retired from RG&E in 1984.

He proudly...

Marilyn J. Riley

Marilyn J. Riley

Sep 25, 2022

Marilyn J. Riley, age 79 of Rochester, NY formerly of Perry passed away on Sunday September 25, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital.

She was born on September 26, 1942 in Warsaw, NY a daughter to the late Roy and Merle (Rutherford) Handy.

Marilyn was a 1960 graduate of Perry Central High School.

She was a cashier for the former Star Market in Perry.

Marilyn...

Patricia "Sue" Dumbleton

Patricia "Sue" Dumbleton

Sep 21, 2022

Patricia”Sue” Dumbleton , age 85, of Castile passed away at the home of her daughter.

She was born on March 6,1937 in Warsaw, NY a daughter to the late William W. and Corinne M. (Bannister) Wilson.

Sue was a graduate of Letchworth Central School. She worked many years in the family business, the former Marion and I Restaurant on Castile, the former...

Jane L. Garrett

Jane L. Garrett

Sep 18, 2022

Jane L. Garrett, age 73 of Avon, NY passed away on Sunday September 18, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after injuries suffered from an automobile accident.

She was born on August 1, 1949 in Warsaw, NY a daughter to the late Frederick S. “Cookie” and Janet L. (Cornwell) Cook.

Jane was a 1967 graduate of Perry Central High School and...

Marion E. Baker

Marion E. Baker

Sep 13, 2022

Marion E. Baker, 80, of Pike passed away peacefully at her home on September 13, 2022. She was born in Warsaw on December 10, 1941 to the late Ellsworth and Evelyn (McCall) Flint. In addition to her parents, Marion is predeceased by her sister; Marilyn (Gerald) Fuller and grandson; Eric Flint.

She is survived by her spouse; Paul V. Wagner of...

Beatrice E. Cicero

Beatrice E. Cicero

Sep 11, 2022

Beatrice E. Cicero, 100 of Leicester, joined her husband in heaven on September 11, 2022. She was born in York, June 15, 1922 to the late Bernard and Rose (Spezzano) Brock. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanley E. Cicero (1997), brothers Bernard “Bernie” and Vincent Brock.

Bea married Stanley June 24, 1948, they spent the next 49...

Marjorie E. Hance Cowie

Marjorie E. Hance Cowie

Sep 2, 2022

Marjorie E. Hance Cowie, age 86, of Castile, Perry and then Warsaw passed away on Friday September 2, 2022 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Home in Warsaw.

She was born in Rochester, NY on January 28, 1936 a daughter to the late Thomas Claire and Phyllis Gertrude (Packard) Hance.

Marge was number four of six children, living on Pickett Street in...

Stephen M. Hotchkiss

Stephen M. Hotchkiss

Aug 25, 2022

Stephen M. Hotchkiss, 72, of Middle Reservation Road, Castile, passed away at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw on August 25, 2022, following a lengthy battle with a debilitating illness. Steve was born in Warsaw, N.Y. on January 25, 1950 to the late Richard and Marion (Lutz) Hotchkiss. He grew up on the family farm on the Middle...

J. Bruce Coles

J. Bruce Coles

Aug 12, 2022

J. Bruce Coles, age 71, of Perry, NY passed away on Friday August 12, 2022 at home. He was born in Rochester, New York on November 22, 1950. Bruce was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School. He was a bus driver for many years for the Warsaw Central School District. He enjoyed golfing and reading. He is survived by...

Edward Krzysica

Edward Krzysica

Aug 7, 2022

Edward Krzysica, 95, of Perry passed away on Sunday August 7, 2022 at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was born on January 27, 1927 in Perry to the late Ambrose and Magdalina Krzysica. In addition to his parents, Edward is predeceased by his brothers; Walter and Joseph Krzysica and sisters; Alice (Stanley) Kisiel and Helen Krzysica. Mr....