Obituaries

Genevieve Jo Shaffer

Genevieve Jo Shaffer

Nov 7, 2013

History: Genevieve Jo Shaffer, of Perry passed away on November 7, 2013 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born November 6, 2013 to Chad M. (Hillary T. Beaumont) Shaffer of Perry. Survived By: Along with her parents Genevieve is survived by her grandparents Ward (Barb) Beaumont; Dave (Dawn) Borden; uncles Matt Beaumont; Shane Shaffer; William (Heather...

Richard W. Boyle

Richard W. Boyle

Nov 6, 2013

History: Richard W. Boyle, 73 of Perry, passed away November 6, 2013 at Crossroads House in Batavia. He was born in Rochester on May 12, 1940 to the late Lloyd (Jane Garland) Boyle. Mr. Boyle was a United States Army Veteran, member of the American Legion and the Perry Vets Club. He belonged to St. Isidore’s Parish in Perry. Mr....

Alicia M. Halpenny

Alicia M. Halpenny

Nov 5, 2013

History: Alicia M. Halpenny, 23 of Portageville, passed away on November 5, 2013 at Highland Hospital after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was born November 3, 1990 in Warsaw to John F. (Lucinda M. Piper) Halpenny of Portageville. Alicia was a Registered Nurse, working at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville and also at Rise and Shine Baby Home...

Leah E. Kelly

Leah E. Kelly

Nov 3, 2013

History: Leah E. Mattoon Doneburg Kelly, 90 of Perry, passed away November 3, 2013 peacefully at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Avoca on December 18, 1922 to the late Harley (Pearl) Mattoon. Mrs. Kelly was a long standing resident of Perry, New York who loved her family and was embraced by many. To...

Elwood R. "Al" Claud

Elwood R. "Al" Claud

Nov 1, 2013

History: Elwood R. Claud was born in Dansville, NY a son of the late Paul and Susan Moultroupe Claud. Al retired from the Rochester Carpenters Union Local #85, he also helped out his late brother Robert Claud with his construction business. He was a member of the Perry VFW, Perry Vets Club, Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, and Dom Polski’s. He...

Gladys M. Graham

Gladys M. Graham

Oct 30, 2013

History: Gladys was born in Perry, New York a daughter of the late Clair and Jessie Lines McBride. She was a register nurse for several years before her marriage to Robert Graham in 1945 then stayed home on the farm to tend to her family. She was a member of the Portageville Baptist Church where she was active in many...

Dr. Anne Marie Guthrie

Dr. Anne Marie Guthrie

Oct 29, 2013

History: Dr. Anne Marie Guthrie, 49, passed peacefully in her home on Oct. 29th surrounded by her family and friends after an 8 year struggle with breast cancer. Anne Marie graduated from Perry H.S. in 1982, earned her B.A. and Masters degree at University of Buffalo, delivered two education symposiums overseas while working at Florida International University in Miami and...

Agnes B. Kelly

Agnes B. Kelly

Oct 17, 2013

History: Peg was born in Pike, New York a daughter of the late William and Margaret Fahey Armour. She retired from Champion Products in Perry where she was a printer for 30 years. She enjoyed baking, sewing and being around her family. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Perry Center for over 58 years. Survived By:...

Lois (Tyler) Gibson

Lois (Tyler) Gibson

Oct 17, 2013

History: Lois was born in Batavia, NY on August 29, 1929 a daughter of the late Leonard H. and Genevieve Lois Steffen Tyler. Survived By: She is survived by a cousin who she was raised with Jeannine Wright of Dundee, a sister-in-law: Ruth Gibson of Perry, and 4 nieces and nephews: Mark (Marie) Gibson of Rush, Mary Ann Fegert od...

Karl Fischer

Karl Fischer

Oct 3, 2013

istory: Karl Fischer, 85 of Perry, passed away on October 3, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Rappendorf, Germany on September 8, 1928 to the late Anton (Victoria Neumier) Fischer. Mr. Fischer was a retired Dairy Farmer having owned Fischer Farms in Perry for many years. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and...

George H. Naschke

George H. Naschke

Sep 4, 2013

History: George was born in Bradley, Wisconsin on June 7, 1931 a son of the late Rudolph and Martha Rotz Naschke. Mr. Naschke was a farmer before moving to New York State in 1952. He retired as a Merchant Marine Officer in 1997 where he worked in the Buffalo District, he had also worked from 1984-1988 with the US Army...

Barbara E. Schnabel

Barbara E. Schnabel

Aug 22, 2013

History: Barbara was born in Millport, Pa. on May 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Thomas and Carrie Shock Brooks. Survived By: SURVIORS: She is survived by 2 sons; Hazen “Terry” (Elizabeth) Pratt of Filer, Idaho and William (Judith) Pratt of Perry, 4 grandchildren, several step grandchildren , great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. PRECEDED IN DEATH: along...

Lyle H. Osborne

Lyle H. Osborne

Aug 6, 2013

History: Lyle was born in Newark, New York on October 19, 1953 a son of the late Lowell and Ella Mae Willover Osborne. Mr. Osborne worked for Sabin Metal in Churchville as a machine operator, he had also worked for the former CID and Waste Management in Chafee. Lyle was a member of the Perry Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed...

Wayne T. Smith

Wayne T. Smith

Jul 20, 2013

History: Wayne T. Smith, 58 of Castile, passed away on July 20, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Charleston, SC on March 28, 1955 to the late Edward J. Smith and the late Madeline M. Murphy. Wayne was a longtime member of the Perry Vets Club; Sportsman’s Club and Dom Pulski. He was an avid...

Nellie M. Baker

Nellie M. Baker

Jun 29, 2013

History: Nellie M. Baker age 89 formerly of Perry,NY died Saturday morning June 29, 2013 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. She was born in Avon, NY on March 21, 1924, daughter of the late Stewart (Ethel) McMaster. Nellie was self-employed doing housekeeping for many homes in the area. She was a member of the First...

Norman J. Cicero

Norman J. Cicero

Jun 18, 2013

History: Norman was born in Warsaw, New York on June 13, 1940 a son of the late Francis and Helen (Cygan) Cicero. Norm was a graduate of Perry Central School. He was a construction worker all his life, he retired from Rochester Laborers Local #435 working for the Pike Co. in Rochester. He served with the US Army. He was...

Alice K. Bzduch

Alice K. Bzduch

Jun 12, 2013

History: Alice was born in Perry, New York on April 24, 1924 a daughter of the late George and Hazel Gould Totten. Alice was a graduate of Perry High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, reading, doing puzzle books, watching soap operas and the Katie show. Her biggest accomplishments was raising her 11 children. Survived By: She is...

Raymond E. Riley

Raymond E. Riley

Jun 10, 2013

History: Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend Raymond E. Riley lost his 3½ year battle with bile duct cancer on June 10, 2013. Ray was born in Depauville, New York on June 16, 1938 a son of the late Thomas and Flora Hatch Riley. Ray worked for the Cook Iron Store in Rochester. He was an avid...

Frances P. Allen

Frances P. Allen

Jun 5, 2013

History: Frances was born in Castile, New York a daughter of the late Gordon and Edna Parker. She graduated from Perry High School class of 1934 and attended Geneseo Normal School. She worked for the former Perry Knitting Mill, Agway Feed Store, JJ Newberry’s all in Perry, SUNY Geneseo, and Perry Central School in the cafeteria. Frances was a member...

Barbara M. Keller

Barbara M. Keller

May 30, 2013

History: Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA. on January 14, 1931 a daughter of the late Ralph and Esther Cake Mucher Sr. She worked for the former Robeson cutlery in Castile, the Perry Central School and retired from the former Champion Products in Perry. Barbara was a member of the Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society and Aqua...