Obituaries

John J. Naylor

John J. Naylor

Jul 1, 2024

John J. Naylor, age 81 of Perry, NY passed away on Monday July 1, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1943 in Ayers, Massachusetts a son to the late Joseph W. and Elizabeth (Nugent) Naylor. John worked for the Rochester’s Carpenter’s Union #276 through Robert F. Hyland and Sons LLC. retiring in 2002 after 35...

Hilda Louise Gantress

Hilda Louise Gantress

Jun 11, 2024

Hilda Louise (Behr) Gantress, 88, passed away June 11, 2024, in Granbury, Texas, days after suffering a stroke. Hilda was born in Buffalo, New York, on May 24, 1936, to Frank L. and Hilda R. (Jonczyk) Behr. She was the oldest of seven children. She graduated from the Girls Vocational High School in June 1953. She married Kenneth William Gantress...

Ted H. VanValkenburg

Ted H. VanValkenburg

Jun 5, 2024

Ted H. VanValkenburg

Ted was born on September 25th, 1948 in Warsaw, New York to Howard C. VanValkenburg and Berneida M. (Waite) VanValkenburg.  Ted passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 5th, 2024 at the age of 75.

 

Ted was a man of immense compassion and pride, cherishing the moments spent with his loved ones most.  His passion for farming,...

Charlotte R. Hurlburt

Charlotte R. Hurlburt

Jun 5, 2024

Charlotte R. Hurlburt, age 90, of Perry, passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where she had been residing. She was born in Bliss, New York on January 7, 1934, a daughter to the late Thomas E. and Blanche (Morgan) Hess. Charlotte was a registered nurse who started out her nurses training at the...

Christopher J. Englert

Christopher J. Englert

May 29, 2024

Christopher J. Englert

Christopher John Englert, age 73, of Perry, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at his home in Perry, NY, surrounded by his loving family.

Chris was born in the Town of Dansville, NY, on July 31, 1950, and grew up in Leicester, NY. He was the son of the late Neil and Violet (Young) Englert....

Fred B. Willis

Fred B. Willis

May 29, 2024

Fred B. Willis, age 82 of Perry, NY passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

He was born on March 14, 1942 in Italy, New York a son to the late Lyman and Emma (House) Willis.

Fred served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War.

Fred worked for the former Mallory Timers in Warsaw and retired in 2002...

Dolores A. Odymala

Dolores A. Odymala

May 24, 2024

Dolores A. Odymala, age 90, of Perry, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris.She was born in Clarion, PA on January 7, 1934, a daughter to the late Sylvester P. and Mary C. (Crate) Aaron.Dolores was a bookkeeper for the former R+S Agricultural Services and Comstock Foods. She...

Michael R. Gambino

Michael R. Gambino

May 22, 2024

Michael Richard Gambino, age 70 of Perry, NY passed away on May 22, 2024, after a brief illness.

He was born in Warsaw, NY a son to Teresa A. (Estruch) Gambino and the late Michael A. Gambino.

 Michael was a dedicated member of the Local 3 Bricklayers Union, where his commitment and skill were widely respected.

 In his free time, Michael was an...

Robert R. Folwell

Robert R. Folwell

May 10, 2024

Robert R. Folwell, age 77 of Silver Springs, passed away on Friday May 23rd, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born on July 17, 1945 in Rochester, NY a son to the late Edward and Dolores (Watkins) Folwell.

He is survived by his sister: Shelly Folwell of Rochester.

Along with his parents Robert is preceded in death by...

Shelley Clark Miller

Shelley Clark Miller

Apr 26, 2024

Shelley Clark Miller, age 58 of Warsaw, NY passed away on Friday April 26, 2024 at her home.

She was born on August 12, 1965 in Rochester, NY a daughter to Sarah (Welpe) Clark and the late Fay Clark.

Shelley was a trainer and manager of the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit for Cerebral Palsy of Rochester where she was a great caregiver...

Bruce A. Binder

Bruce A. Binder

Apr 24, 2024

Bruce A. Binder, age 52 of Pavilion, NY passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 25, 1971 in Dansville, New York a son to Greg J. Binder and Susan (Harcleroad) Barber.

Bruce was a 1990 graduate of York Central School. He served proudly with the...

Barbara Ruth Barnum Holmes

Barbara Ruth Barnum Holmes

Apr 18, 2024

Barbara Ruth Barham Holmes, 90, passed away on April 18, 2024 at the Wyoming County

Nursing Facility in Warsaw, New York following a brief illness.

Barbara was a resident of Perry, formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

She was predeceased by parents Dwight Barham and Ruth B. Barham and a brother, Roy

Dwight Barham.

Survivors include sons David Bishop and John Holmes and daughter Kathryne Albus:

grandchildren...

Paul H. Gebauer

Paul H. Gebauer

Apr 16, 2024

Paul H. Gebauer, age 86 of Castile, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born on September 10,1937 in Buffalo, NY a son to the late Henry and Grace M. (Michener) Gebauer. When Paul was a teenage his family moved to Castile.

He was a graduate of Letchworth Central School, class of...

Angela M. Chen

Angela M. Chen

Apr 16, 2024

Angela M. Chen, age 48 of Leicester, NY passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 16, 1975 in Canandaigua, NY a daughter to Charles E. and Linda K. (Scott) Metz.

Angela was a graduate of York Central School. She was an LPN and floral designer who worked for the...

Diane G. True

Diane G. True

Apr 13, 2024

Diane G. True, age 59, of Perry passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born on July 31,1964 in Rochester, New York a daughter to the late Clarence H. and Gladys C. (Beisheim) Ross.

Diane was a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School Class of 1982. She worked for JN White Designs, Pioneer Credit and was currently...

Sandra J. Moroz

Sandra J. Moroz

Apr 12, 2024

Sandra J. Moroz, age 71 of Perry, NY passed away on Friday April 12, 2024 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

She was born in Warsaw, New York on February 21, 1953 a daughter to the late Peter B. and Audrey H. (Ribstein) Kehl.

Sandra worked as a CNA for many years at the Wyoming County Community Hospital, Eastside Nursing...

Gail M. Hill

Gail M. Hill

Apr 6, 2024

Gail M. Hill, age 70 f of Perry passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024 at her home in Perry.

She was born in Rockland, Mass on October 17,1953 a daughter to the late Clarence Eugene and June M. (Paulding) Hill.

She was a graduate of Gates Chili High School.

Gail was employed at Marking Tubing in Wyoming for many years working in...

Brandy L. Deville

Brandy L. Deville

Apr 2, 2024

Brandy L. DeVille, age 37, of Warsaw passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at her home.

She was born on December 4,1986 in Warsaw, New York a daughter to Louisa E. (Lock) DeVille of Warsaw and the late Charles G. DeVille.

Brandy was a 2006 graduate of Perry Central Hish School. She had worked for the Country Kitchen in Perry, Perry...

Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Lawrence

Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Lawrence

Mar 26, 2024

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph Lawrence, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1953, in Oneida, NY, to Claude Joseph Lawrence and Ada Lawrence DeMauro.

Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Caldwell Lawrence, and their children Amanda (Christopher) Lawrence Schaus and Andrew (Tarah) Lawrence. He was a...

Marvin Carl Parker

Marvin Carl Parker

Mar 23, 2024

Marvin Carl Parker, age 80 of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23rd, 2024.

He was born on March 26, 1943 in Warsaw, NY a son to the late Carl and Elaine (Schleif) Parker.

Marv graduated from Perry Central High School class of 1961. He attended Fredonia State University to earn his degree in Education. He studied at Geneseo State College...