Obituaries

Shirley E. Blekkenk

Shirley E. Blekkenk

Jun 3, 2019

Shirley Davis Barnes Blekkenk – 88 yrs. & 360 days, passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones on June 3, 2019. Born June 8, 1930 at the homestead on Groveland Hill, New York. She was the daughter of Charles and Lois Davis. Married to Philip Barnes on March 26, 1950 who predeceased her. Her second marriage to Carl...

Pearl C. Keller

Pearl C. Keller

May 30, 2019

Pearl Christensen Keller, a long time resident of Perry, New York, died on May 30, 2019, surrounded by family members, after a lengthy illness. She was 94. Pearl was born in Kaleva, Michigan February 17, 1925, the second of four daughters of Chris Christensen and Ethel Olsen Christensen. In 1936, the family moved to Ithaca, New York, where Pearl’s father...

Anne S. House

Anne S. House

May 29, 2019

Anne S. House, 84 of Leicester, formerly of Mt. Morris, went to her heavenly home on Thursday May 29, 2019 to welcome her home was her beloved husband Charles of 63 years, parents Rev. J. David and Alma Hitt Simpson. She was born in Pensacola, Fl. on Dec. 8, 1934. Anne graduated Northside High School, class of “53 in Fort...

Adam L. Waugh

Adam L. Waugh

May 29, 2019

Adam L. Waugh, 35 of Perry passed away on May 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Greenville, SC on September 24, 1983 a son to Patricia D. Berkes and the late William Allen Waugh. Adam enjoyed gaming, watching and playing hockey, watching movies, listening to music and was very active with his children. He is survived by...

Marion E. (Gaffney) Sturm

Marion E. (Gaffney) Sturm

May 25, 2019

Marion E. (Gaffney) Sturm, 90 of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday May 25, 2019 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Albans, NY on May 15, 1929 a daughter to the late Francis and Eleanor (McMahon) Gaffney. Marion was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, reading , baking and...

Cecil William Beardslee-West

Cecil William Beardslee-West

May 21, 2019

Cecil William Beardslee-West, age 21, of Perry passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from a work related accident in Mt. Morris. He was born in Olean, NY on May 27, 1997 a son to Elizabeth “Marlene” West and Gerald Morgan. Cecil was a 2016 graduate of Perry Central School. He was on the Perry football, wrestling and chess teams....

Patricia A. Mazzarella

Patricia A. Mazzarella

May 18, 2019

Patricia A. Mazzarella, 72 of Perry passed away on Saturday May 18, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Pat was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1946 a daughter to the late Blair and Helen (Ritz) Askey. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Parish (St. Joseph’s Church in Perry), the Women of the Church, Perry Garden...

Rose G. Lageorgia

Rose G. Lageorgia

May 14, 2019

Rose G. LaGeorgia, 92 of Perry passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial hospital in Rochester. Rose was born in Perry, NY on June 20, 1926 a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Massa) Sardina. Rose worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill and in the Dietary Department at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw....

Rachel Caitlin Lafferty

Rachel Caitlin Lafferty

May 11, 2019

Rachel Caitlin Lafferty, age 30, of Perry passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Warsaw, NY on April 13, 1989 a daughter to Gloria J. Altoft and Ray M. Lafferty. Rachel was currently attending Genesee Community College studying to be a vet tech and was a shift leader for Subway Restaurant in Warsaw....

Diana Lemley Kneeppel

Diana Lemley Kneeppel

May 7, 2019

Diana Lemley Kneeppel, 78 of Perry passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at the Wyoming County skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she had been residing. Diana was born in Warsaw, New York on June 10, 1940 a daughter to the late Frank Clyde and Evelyn Marie (Ellis) Lemley. She was a 1958 graduate of Perry Central School and...

Laura W. Richards

Laura W. Richards

Apr 30, 2019

Laura W. Richards, 77 of Silver Springs, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester under Hospice Care. She was born in Warsaw, NY on March 27, 1942 a daughter to the late Alvin Sr. and Emma (DeVinney) Wood. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son: Paul Richards, brothers: Alvin Jr....

John E. Walega

John E. Walega

Apr 27, 2019

John E. Walega, 71 of St. Cloud, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Osceola, Florida with his wife by his side. John was born in Warsaw, New York on January 29, 1948 a son to the late John and Rose (Renz) Walega. John was a graduate of Perry Central School and...

William Joseph Ward

William Joseph Ward

Apr 14, 2019

William Joseph Ward, 87 of Perry, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 at his home. He was born in Hume, NY on April 4, 1932 a son to the late Warren and Minnie (Burkart) Ward. He was a graduate of Castile High School. Bill worked for the Conable and Southview Farms in Castile for many years retiring at the...

Joseph M. Cobb

Joseph M. Cobb

Apr 13, 2019

Joseph M. Cobb, 25 of Perry passed away on Saturday April 13, 2019 at his home. Joseph was born in Dansville, NY on June 15, 1993 a son of Monique (Veilleux) Welch and James M. Cobb. He was a graduate of Wayland-Cohocton High School. Joseph was employed by Creative Foods in Perry and had previously worked for a greenhouse in...

Nicole M. Kopczynski

Nicole M. Kopczynski

Apr 12, 2019

Nicole M. Kopczynski, 47 of Perry passed away on Friday April 12, 2019 at her home. Nicole was born in Schenectady, New York on March 9, 1972 a daughter to the late John Raymond Keenan and Luella (Baker) DeVarnne of Schenectady, NY. Nicole was a homemaker who loved taking care of family and friends, the joy of her life was...

Colleen M. Falgiano

Colleen M. Falgiano

Apr 8, 2019

Colleen M. (Palmer) Falgiano, age 50, of Perry formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Carmel, NY on April 15, 1968 a daughter to Sharon (Cipolla) Hoerle and Leonard K. Palmer. Colleen was a receptionist and the kitchen manager for many years for Hyatt...

Flossie E. Flint

Flossie E. Flint

Mar 30, 2019

Flossie E. Flint, 67 of Perry passed away on Saturday March 30, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Flossie was born in Warsaw, NY on July 17, 1951 a daughter to the late Lorne A. and Blanche (Earl) Bennett. She worked for over 26 years for the former Champion Products in Perry, a...

Edith M. Pukos

Edith M. Pukos

Mar 17, 2019

Edith M. Pukos, 89 of Perry, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in the Town of Portage on January 10, 1930 a daughter to the late Spencer B. and Evelyn (Gross) Hunt. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Joseph W. Pukos...

Marvin J.  Vallance

Marvin J. Vallance

Mar 13, 2019

Marvin James Vallance, age 83, of New Port Richey, FL., passed away on March 13, 2019 under hospice care in Florida. He was born in Pike, New York on May 28, 1935 the son of the late Robert and Edna (Harrey) Vallance. Marvin worked for the former Retsof Salt Mine, Kaustine and was a carpenter and painter while living in...

Judy Howland/Curley Webster

Judy Howland/Curley Webster

Mar 9, 2019

Judy (Howland/Curley) Webster,76 of Perry, passed away on Saturday March 9, 2019 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 23, 1942 a daughter to the late Charles and Lillian (Zuber) Larosa-Howland. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a stepfather; Phillip LaRosa and brother; Robert Howland. Judy graduated...