Obituaries

Joseph T. Passamonte

Joseph T. Passamonte

Sep 6, 2023

Joseph T. Passamonte, age 80 of Perry, NY passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility after a short illness.

He was born on May 4, 1943. A son to the late Charles and Phyllis (Sodaro) Passamonte, Joe was a 1962 graduate of Perry Central High School where he played baseball and football. He then went...

Shirley H. Grant

Shirley H. Grant

Aug 29, 2023

Shirley H. Grant, age 78 of Perry passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw of an aggressive cancer of only 2 months.

She was born in Margaretville, New York on August 10,1945 a daughter to the late Anna (Mayes) and William Mead.

Shirley was a former school bus driver for Cobleskill Central School and...

Shae A. Ebner

Shae A. Ebner

Aug 26, 2023

Shae A. Ebner, age 28 of Rochester, NY, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2023 in Austin, PA.

He was born on March 16, 1995 in Warsaw, NY a son to Dawn M. (Herbert) Ebner and John C. Ebner.

Shae was a 2013 graduate of Letchworth Central High School. He attended Keuka College and transferred to Finger Lake Community College where he...

Douglas L. Slocum

Douglas L. Slocum

Aug 13, 2023

Douglas L. Slocum, age 83, of Perry, NY passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

He was born in Rochester, New York on March 21, 1940 the only child to the late Leon R. and Lida A. (Whipple) Slocum.

Doug was a 1958 graduate of Perry Central High School.

Doug was a truck driver his entire life retiring at the age of 78....

Fay L. Clark

Fay L. Clark

Aug 6, 2023

Fay L. Clark, age 82 of Silver Lake, NY, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

He was born on April 16, 1941 in Rochester, NY a son to the late Carl E. and Edith (Wright) Clark.

Fay was a graduate of Edison Tech. and received his associates degree at Monroe County Community College.

He...

Loralyn M. Yunker

Loralyn M. Yunker

Aug 1, 2023

Loralyn M. Yunker, age 92 of Perry passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry.

She was born in Perry, New York on September 2,1930 a daughter to the late Harold and Margaret (Moag) Altoft-Harding.

Loralyn was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, traveling and reading. Her biggest joy was her family, spending time with her children...

Timothy R. Lindsey

Timothy R. Lindsey

Jul 30, 2023

Timothy R. Lindsey, age 60, of Castile, NY passed away on Sunday July 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Warsaw, NY on June 3, 1963 a son to Theodore R. and Rose Anne (VonGunden) Lindsey.

Tim was a 1981 graduate of Letchworth Central School. He was a drywall finisher. He worked for the Painters...

Albert "Al" Vlietstra

Albert "Al" Vlietstra

Jul 29, 2023

Albert “Al” Vlietstra, age 74 of Geneseo, NY, passed away on Saturday July 29, 2023 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

He was born on January 18, 1949 in Patterson, NJ to the late Berend and Lammigje (Hagen) Vlietstra.

Al was a self employed mason, owning and operating Al’s Masonry for 45 years. He left a lasting legacy in many of his...

Sara Jane "Sally" Vanarsdale Bliss

Sara Jane "Sally" Vanarsdale Bliss

Jul 14, 2023

Sara Jane “Sally” VanArsdale Bliss age 77, of Castile passed away on Friday July 14th at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 23,1946 in Buffalo, New York a daughter to the late William Gouinlock and Georgianna (White) VanArsdale.

Sally was a graduate of Letchworth Central High School. She attended The University of Buffalo and Cornell University as...

C. Edward Vanzandt

C. Edward Vanzandt

Jul 8, 2023

C. Edward VanZandt, age 71, of Castile, NY passed away on Saturday, July 8th at home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on September 2, 1951 in Albany, NY a son to the late Charles R. VanZandt and Frances A. (Butler) VanZandt.

Ed was a 1969 graduate of Colonie Central High School and received his Bachelor’s degree in music from the...

Frank J.  Sardina

Frank J. Sardina

Jul 7, 2023

Frank J. Sardina, age 72, of Perry, NY passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Warsaw, NY on April 30, 1951 a son to the late Frank “Chic” and Mary “Grace” (Pero) Sardina.

Frank was a 1969 graduate of Perry Central High School and...

Sheila J. Parrinello

Sheila J. Parrinello

Jul 4, 2023

Sheila J. Parrinello, age 67 of Silver Springs, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.

She was born on January 9, 1956 in Nunda, New York a daughter to the late Alvin F. and Edna J. (Gill) James.

Sheila was a graduate of Keshequa Central High School. She worked many years at the...

Wenceslao "Winston" Torres

Wenceslao "Winston" Torres

Jun 26, 2023

Wenceslao “Winston” Torres died peacefully on June 26, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. “Wence” was born on October 15, 1937 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico to Santiago and Isabel Torres.

While growing up in Puerto Rico he worked in agriculture, road construction and hospitality. In 1955, he moved to New York State where he continued work...

William F. Chamberlain

William F. Chamberlain

Jun 20, 2023

William F. Chamberlain, age 82, of Silver Springs, NY passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris.

He was born in Warsaw, New York on November 20, 1940 a son to the late Floyd and Beatrice (Anderson) Chamberlain Jr.

Bill was a 1958 graduate of Perry Central High School. He was...

William D. Goewey

William D. Goewey

Jun 15, 2023

William D. Goewey, age 77, of Silver Springs passed away on Thursday June 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Troy, NY on March 31,1946 a son to the late William F. and Doris Harriet (Jordan) Goewey Jr.

Bill was a 1964 graduate of Columbia High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree at Cornell University in 1968 majoring in Agriculture...

Michael E. Mcguire

Michael E. Mcguire

May 29, 2023

Michael E. McGuire, age 72, of Perry, NY passed away on Monday May 29th at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

He was born on June 29, 1950 in Warsaw, NY a son to the late Richard and Barbara (Bremer) McGuire.

Mike was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Central High School. He was Class President at SUNY Geneseo college before joining the Navy...

Roberta Louise "Robby" Sardina

Roberta Louise "Robby" Sardina

May 28, 2023

Roberta “Robby” Louise Sardina, age 77, of Silver Springs, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw surrounded by her family.

She was born in Warsaw NY on October 10, 1945, a daughter to the late Bradfield and Elizabeth (Smith) Clark.

Robby was a graduate of Perry Central High School Class of 1963.

She was an...

Laura Marie Barrett

Laura Marie Barrett

May 25, 2023

Laura Marie Barrett, age 75 of Perry formerly of Geneseo passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023 at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

She was born in Olean, New York on May 22,1948 a daughter to the late Morris and Ethel Marie (Borden) Olyer.

Laura worked for Hilltop Industries in Mt. Morris and prior with a workshop thru ARC in Niagara Falls, She...

Catherine A. Bzduch

Catherine A. Bzduch

May 25, 2023

Catherine A. Bzduch, age 89, of Perry passed away at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw on Thursday May 25, 2023.

She was born on September 15,1933 in Rochester, New York a daughter to the late Ethan S. Sherwin and Grace A. (Smith) Colby.

Cathy worked for the former Champion Products as a processing clerk in Perry where she retired in 1996.

She was...

Edward Gerald Bennett Sr.

Edward Gerald Bennett Sr.

May 22, 2023

Edward Gerald Bennett Sr., age 87, of Perry passed away at the Absolute Care of Houghton on Monday May 22, 2023 where he had been residing surrounded by his family.

He was born in Groveland Station, NY on December 9,1935 a son to the late Samuel McNair and Ester Irene (Taylor) Bennett.

Ed served with the US Army from 1956-1958 and with...