Obituaries

Joanne M. Simkins

Joanne M. Simkins

Aug 16, 2025

Joanne M. Simkins, age 73, of Perry, NY, formerly of Nunda, NY passed away on Saturday August 16,2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo, New York on February 3, 1952, a daughter to the late Daniel and Eleanore (Rybicki) Tomczak. Joanne worked for the former Rite Aid in Perry. She was a...

Kathleen J. Hutcherson

Kathleen J. Hutcherson

Aug 13, 2025

Castile – Kathleen J. Hutcherson, 77, of Castile, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home. Kathy was born on April 27, 1948, in Columbia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Russell and Janet (Habel) Frey. Kathy had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved, whether it was while meeting her friends at El Giro’s...

Lois D. Sardina

Lois D. Sardina

Aug 10, 2025

Lois D. Sardina, 100, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born in Clifton Springs, NY the daughter of Clifford J. and Hilda (Cortwright) Datthyn. Lois attended and graduated from Shortsville High School, Class of 1943, and Cornell University with a B.S. in Home Economics 1947. After graduation she moved to Perry, NY...

Howard C. Wood

Howard C. Wood

Jul 26, 2025

Howard C. ”Woody” Wood, age 94 of Perry, NY passed away peacefully Saturday July 26th, 2025 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where he had been residing.

He was born on January 8th, 1931 in Rochester, New York to the late George A. and Margaret E. (Grover) Wood.

Howard was a 1948 graduate of Livonia Central High School. He...

John E. Moag

John E. Moag

Jul 24, 2025

Covington - John E. Moag, 78 of Covington passed away on his 44th wedding anniversary, July 24, 2025 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw. Mr. Moag was born April 30, 1947 in Warsaw, a son of the late Alfred and Elsie (Falkner) Moag. A lifelong resident of Wyoming County, John was a dedicated farmer and family man who...

Michael J. Appleby

Michael J. Appleby

Jul 15, 2025

Michael Appleby, age 54 of Warsaw, NY passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2025 his home. He was born on June 25,1971 in Rochester, NY a son to Susan E. Appleby of Warsaw and the late Gary W. Appleby. Michael was a graduate of Lima Christian School Class of 1987. He attended the Baptist Church of Perry. Mike was a...

Roxanne L. Tuttle

Roxanne L. Tuttle

Jul 3, 2025

Roxanne L. Tuttle, age 71, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 3, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Warsaw, New York on October 27, 1953, a daughter to the late Estella Berneice “Bea” (Roberts) and Everett G. Walton.

Roxanne was owner and operator of the former Fashion Emporium in Arcade. She worked for many years at Even...

Florence L. Rice

Florence L. Rice

Jun 22, 2025

Florence L. Rice, age 94, of Perry, passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where she was residing.

She was born in Silver Springs, New York on November 10, 1930, a daughter to the late Ralph and Ella Woodworth Irwin.

Florence worked for the former Perry Dry Cleaners, cleaned for the Perry Vets Club, sold Avon...

Michael "Ryan" Button

Michael "Ryan" Button

Jun 12, 2025

Michael “Ryan” Button, 38, of Perry, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025 at The Vincent House in Wayland after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease.

He was born in Warsaw, New York on March 24, 1987, a son to Marcia R. Aaron and the late Michael R. Button.

Ryan was a graduate of Perry Central High School class of 2005. He...

Helen J. Kunselman

Helen J. Kunselman

Jun 7, 2025

Helen J. Kunselman of Avon, passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris on her 88th birthday. She was born in Wolcott, New York on June 7, 1937, a daughter to the late Frank and Mildred (Chase) Lewis. Helen was a graduate of Wolcott Central High School and attended...

Audrey B. Eberstein

Audrey B. Eberstein

May 20, 2025

Audrey Burne Eberstein, 79 of Perry, NY passed away on Tuesday May 20th at Suzanne Comfort Care Home in Perry, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Audrey was born on September 15, 1945 in Batavia. The daughter of Perry W. Burne and June (Butler) Burne of Brockport. Audrey spent her early years on the family farm, until her father’s...

Edward N. James

Edward N. James

May 18, 2025

Edward N. James-Castile

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward James, age 79, who left

us after a brief illness.

Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked

by service, community engagement, and a love for adventure. He was predeceased by

his parents, Ed and Lou James; his half-brother, George Ahl; and his mother-in-law,

Patricia Johns.

A...

Eugene J. Hourihan

Eugene J. Hourihan

May 9, 2025

Perry - Eugene J. Hourihan, 77 of Perry passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Hourihan was born July 13, 1947 in Elmira, a son of the late Eugene J. and Eileen (Hanrahan) Hourihan.

Gene was a man whose deep love for music, photography, nature, and books shaped a life filled with curiosity and creativity. He found...

Kathryn K. "Kathy" Salada

Kathryn K. "Kathy" Salada

May 1, 2025

Kathryn K. “Kathy” Salada, age 69, of Fillmore formerly of Perry, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Warsaw, New York on January 22, 1956, a daughter to the late Nelson and Bernardine C. (Yohon) Mehlenbacher. Kathy worked for the former Champion Products in Perry, Bush Hill Florist...

Walter James Gee

Walter James Gee

Apr 30, 2025

Walter James Gee, 78, of Perry, passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025 at Eastside Nursing Home where he had been residing. He was born in Wellsville, New York on August 19, 1946, a son to the late Gertrude (Gee) Jones. Walter worked for the former Almor Co. in Warsaw, Robeson Cutlery in Perry and Castile, Champion Products in Perry...

Margaret L. Comstock

Margaret L. Comstock

Apr 23, 2025

Margaret L. Comstock, formerly of Penn Yan, New York, passed away on her 98th birthday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Home in Warsaw, New York, surrounded by family. She was born in Buffalo, New York, on April 23, 1927, to the late Paul Cornell Dunning and Doris Gorke Dunning. Margaret was a graduate of Nottingham...

Marilyn R. Hubbard

Marilyn R. Hubbard

Apr 20, 2025

Marilyn R. Hubbard, age 96, of Perry, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2025 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

She was born in Albion, New York on August 12, 1928, a daughter to the late Artemis and Eva (Plummer) Filer.

Marilyn was a graduate of Albion High School and received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary education from SUNY Brockport.

She was a...

Donald E. VanBuren

Donald E. VanBuren

Apr 19, 2025

Donald Eugene VanBuren, age 85 of Perry, NY passed away peacefully Saturday April 19th, 2025 at Hart Comfort Home in Wellsville.

He was born on March 6th, 1940 in Warsaw, New York to the late Raymond and Doris Barry VanBuren

Don was a 1958 graduate of Perry Central School and proudly served with the United States Army.

He was a well-known meat cutter...

Roland C. Van Allen

Roland C. Van Allen

Apr 14, 2025

Roland C. “Reggie” Van Allen, 81, of Nunda went home to be with his Savior on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Reggie was born on July 13, 1943 in Warsaw, a son of the late Delbert and Geraldine J. (Wright) Van Allen. He was a graduate of Wyoming Central School and attended the...

John T. Scaccia

John T. Scaccia

Apr 6, 2025

John T. Scaccia, 65, of Perry, passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Warsaw, New York on September 18, 1959, a son to the late James and Helen M. (Jacobs) Scaccia.

John was a graduate of York Central School. He was the owner/operator at Jimmy’s...