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07/24/2025

Donald F. Swisher
Olean-Formerly of Angelica
Donald F. Swisher age 75 of Olean, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 at Olean General Hospital.
He was born on May 19, 1950 in Buffalo, New York. Don had worked for the Big Elms Restaurant in Hornell, NY. He had attended the Angelica Baptist Church, and was a collector of many things.
He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy James Swisher, and his sister Sharon Thiel.
He is survived by his sister Cecelia (Wendell) Jones of Birdsall, and his nephew Mark Diaz of Cuba.
A private graveside service was held at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.

07/24/2025

Lois B. York
Canisteo
Lois B. York, 93, of South Elm Street, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) at St. James Hospital.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday (August 10, 2025) at 12 noon at the Canisteo Fire Hall. A luncheon will be served at 1PM.

07/22/2025

Lisa Ann Gaskin (Wagner) of Arkport went home with the lord on July 20,2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 26, 1963. She grew up in Almond and attended Alfred Almond Central School. She left for Texas briefly after meeting the father of her children Leo L Carbone and then returning to New York.
She was skilled in several trades throughout the course of her life and most recently was employed at ATM in Hornell as a wire harness assembler.
She loved the outdoors especially walking her beagle Sammy through the local parks. She enjoyed yard sales, estate sales, and auctions. She enjoyed spending time with her children and spending time with her sisters playing board games and going to lunch.
Lisa was predeceased by her father Larry R. Wagner and her mother Flossie E Wagner of Almond. She was also predeceased by the father of her children and the love of her life Leo L Carbone. She is survived by her sons Justin (Scott Morin) Carbone of Syracuse , Nickalus (Renee Beyea) Carbone of Canisteo, one daughter Kristin (Robert Bradford) of Hornell. Seven grandchildren Gavin, Rebekah, Kortney, Bryson, Nathan, Ava and Brantley. Three sisters Colleen (Steve Cornell) of Alfred Cindy (Jim Herbert) of Hornell and Jennifer (Brad Hager) of
Almond, one brother Scott Wagner of Arkport. One aunt Kate and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her two fur companions Sammy So So and Jasmine Jazzers and a very dear friend Kathie Schrock.
Memorial contributions in Lisa’s honor can be made to the Hornell Area Humane Society or Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell, NY.
There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held for the family at Fairlawn Cemetery in Almond, NY. A celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date.

07/22/2025

Marjorie Ruth Mullikin
Almond
Marjorie Ruth Mullikin, 100, formerly of the Bishopville Road, passed away Sunday (July 20, 2025) at the Absolute Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post where she had resided the past 4 years.
Born in Cameron, NY, who died just days before her 101st birthday, was the daughter of Arthur and Florence White Spears. She spent her early life in Cameron but lived for many years in Almond. She was a graduate of Addison Central School, Class of 1942, and had been employed at the former Westinghouse Plant in Bath.
Marjorie was a member of the of the former Ivanhoe Chapter 210, Order of Eastern Star in Hornell, the former Almond Grange and had attended the Bishopville United Methodist Church for many years.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Ronald Mullikin in 2006, her sisters, Winifred Short and Barbara Jean Trocko, her brothers George and Vernon Spears, as well as an infant brother.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Ruth Page of Virginia and Janice (William) Haynes of Painted Post, 3 grandchildren Karen Page (Brian) Stevenson, Michael (Amy) Haynes, and Robert (Dinah) Page along with twin Great Grandsons, Aiden and Austin Page.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (July 24, 2025) at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell from 11 AM until 1:00 PM.
A graveside committal service will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond.
Friends wishing to remember Marjorie may consider a memorial contribution to the First Presbyterian Church, 1 East First Street, Painted Post, NY 14830.

07/17/2025

Gary David Cole
Hornell
Gary David Cole, 77, longtime Hornell resident passed away Tuesday (July 15, 2025) at St. James Hospital.
Born in North Hornell, March 16, 1948, the son of Lloyd and Georgia Barber Cole, he had attended Hornell High School and had been employed at the former Corbin Wood Products, Conrail and DYCO Electronics, all in Hornell. He resided in Hornell until moving in 2002 to Fairport , returning to Hornell in 2019. Because of illness, he became a resident of the former Hornell Gardens, and Maple City Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility.
Gary enjoyed camping and spending time with his family and friends at Kanakadea Park for many years.
He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers, Richard and Raymond Cole, and a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and John Burlingame, also nieces Charla (Burlingame) Keehn of Ohio and Catherine Irene Cone of Hornell.
Surviving are his daughter, Katie Cole of Hornell, his son, Gary Cole Jr. (Jeannette Donovan) of Plattsburgh, and his former wife and friend, Judy Winiarski of Hornell, Many nieces and nephews.
Honoring Gary’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a time and place to be announced.
Friends wishing to remember Gary, are asked to consider a memorial contribution to: Cozy Cats n Kittens Inc. Rescue, 80 Seneca Street, Hornell, NY 14843.
The family is being assisted by Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.

07/16/2025

April M. Bapst
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Friend, and Daughter of Yahuah
April 27, 1960 – July 13, 2025
April M. Bapst passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2025, leaving behind a deep emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Full of life, love, and wisdom, April was a woman of rare kindness a bright light in a world that desperately needs more like her. She was taken far too soon, with so much more to give.
April never met a stranger. Her warmth, compassion, and genuine care for others made everyone feel welcome in her presence. Whether it was lending a helping hand, sharing a word of encouragement, or offering one of her famous plant cuttings, she touched countless lives with her generous heart and open arms.
She had a deep love for the outdoors and felt most at peace surrounded by nature. Her passion for plants, herbs, and healthy living was more than a hobby, it was a calling. She was always experimenting, propagating, and nurturing new life from the soil. She delighted in sharing this passion with others, often gifting her creations and encouraging others to connect with the earth and its healing gifts.
Above all, April had a profound love for Yahuah. She never missed an opportunity to speak His Name or share His truth. Her faith was her anchor, and she lived to impart wisdom and truth to those she loved especially her family.
April was the proud and devoted mother of Ashlee Bigelow (and husband Tom), John Bapst (and wife Krista), and Betsie Bapst (and soulmate Andy), she spoke often of how proud she was of her children. Her greatest joy came from her role as a grandmother, and she adored her grandchildren: Hayley, Arianna, Jason, Lily, Ella, Eli, Elsie, Gracie, and Hunter.
She also cherished her large extended family, including Bill, Paige, Joel, Brittany, Derek, Dawson, Tiffany, Brooke, Kaii, Timmy, Baylor, Gunner, Hannah, Fallon, Harley, Sofie, Wyatt, Sammy, Taten, Axl, and many more whose lives she touched with her love.
Her best friend Renee remained by her side through all seasons of life—a true sister. Their bond was one of laughter, strength, and unwavering loyalty.
Though she is gone from this world, April’s legacy lives on in the gardens she nurtured, the lives she touched, and the family she so dearly loved. Her absence is felt deeply, but her love remains with us rooted in our hearts like the many plants she so lovingly tended.
She will be forever missed.
Forever loved.
Forever remembered.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday (July 21, 2025) at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica at 11:00am.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.

07/14/2025

Darlene (Dar) Schurr
Loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 11, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Darlene was born on January 3, 1960 in Hornell NY to Arthur L. & Aletha E. Tyler Jr.
Darlene attended Friendship Central School. During her high school career Darlene met and fell in love with her soul mate Kenneth Schurr. Although life took them down different paths, their paths intertwined again and they were reunited and married on July 7, 2019.
Darlene enjoyed various hobbies, from sewing, scrapbooking, and bird watching with her late husband. They also loved watching her flowers bloom. Her favorite way to spend time was with her family and friends that she loved immensely.
Darlene worked in various fields throughout her life. This allowed her to meet and form special bonds with a lot of people. Some prominent ones were home health aid, waitressing at the Belmont truck stop, Strezlec Dairies, and Cuba Lake Gas and Smoke Shop from which she retired.
Darlene is survived by her three children. Gail Babbitt of Wellsville, Bradley Bliven of Friendship, Nikki (Josh) Hint of Friendship. Eleven Grandchildren that she adored, Camron Blouvet, Conner Blouvet, Andrea Hint, Huntar Hint, Alivia Hint, Jenna Hint, Owen Hint , Zander Babbitt, Zakkary Babbitt, Megan Babbitt and Gabriel Babbitt. Two Great Grandchildren, Journey Morehouse and Remi Morehouse. Nine Brothers, Kenneth (Darlene) Tyler (Friendship), Dale Tyler (Friendship), Max (Linda) Tyler (Cuba), Don Tyler (Belmont), William (Bill) Howard ( Wellsville), Kevin Tyler (Wellsville), Randy Tyler (Friendship), Jay (Patricia) Tyler (Wellsville), Mark (Melissa) Tyler (Tennessee) . Four sisters, Terry Levee (Canaseraga), Lori (Morris) Washburn (Tennessee), Valerie (Darryl) McCrary (Tennessee) and Sheila (Jonathan) Gates (Tennessee). Along with Several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her Mother, Aletha E Tyler, Father, Arthur L Tyler Jr.
Her loving husband and soul mate Kenneth Schurr.
Three Brothers, Glen James Tyler, Alan Lawerence Tyler, Arthur L. Tyler III, Two Sisters, Becky Tyler, Stacy(Jason) Birchard one granddaughter Karlie Hint and a niece Kristin Tyler.
Calling hours for Darlene’s Family and Friends will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Funeral and Graveside burial immediately following. Brown and Powers Funeral Home
101 West Avenue Angelica NY, 14709. Pastor Kirk Kirch will be presiding.
Dinner will follow at the residence of her brother Dale Tyler
6547 County Rd 20 trlr 4Friendship NY,14739.

07/13/2025

Robert Joseph “Bob” “Clarky” Clark
Hornell
Robert Clark, age 71 of West Street, passed away peacefully on Friday (July 11, 2025) surrounded by his wife, children and other family members, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Rochester, NY on August 22, 1953, the son of Robert D. Clark and Gloria J. Greene Clark. He had worked for the foundry in Geneva, M&K, Bombardier, Siemens, TTA, White Knight Construction, KBH Construction, retiring from Corning Inc., and was the famous bartender at Lucy’s earning the name “Clarky” while working there.
Bob enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, shooting guns, card games, and riding motorcycles. He will be most remembered for being a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Family was everything to him.
He was predeceased by his parents, his infant twin brother Rob, his sisters Barbara Dean, and Jane Dodge.
His is survived by his loving wife Dawn Norton Clark, whom he married on July 20, 1996, his son Aaron Clark of Hornell, 2 daughters Colleen Eason of Hornell, Taylor Clark of Canisteo, his 3 sisters Carol Monaghan of Hornell, Rosalie Teller of Hornell, and Susan Green of Hornell, his grandchildren Nicholas, Brittany, Chelsea, Nevaeh, Owen, and Mariah, 2 great grandchildren Trevon, and Zaevion, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will be present on Saturday (July 19, 2025) from 11am-2pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, where a Funeral Service will take place at 2:00pm with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Canisteo.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

07/09/2025

Faith E. Orth
Hornell
Faith E. Orth, 90, former resident of Hornell, passed away Saturday (July 5, 2025) at the Corning Centers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she had resided the last six years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. June 10, 1935, she was the daughter of Richard Ehrler Sr. and Carmen Boudwin Ehrler. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Ministerial Studies and while living in Pennsylvania, pastored United Methodist Churches in Ulysses, Mills, Middlefield, Rose Bloom, and Pleasant Brook. She had been employed as a secretary for over 10 years at Alfred University and taught Adult Education at the BOCES Campus in Hornell for several years. While residing in Hornell she was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church.
Faith was predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Carmen and Linda Ehrler, and Janice Gausline, as well as her brother, Richard Ehrler Jr. and longtime friend, Helen Terry of Hornell.
Surviving is her son, Joseph A .Orth Jr. of Elkland, PA., her daughter, Hope McLauighlin of Westfield, PA, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Faith’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery, Mills, PA. at the convenience of the family. Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell is assisting the family with arrangements.

07/03/2025

David Michael Masterson
Hornell
David Masterson age 69 of Webster Street, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday (June 30, 2025) at his home that he shared with his sister and brother in law Donna and Rex Depew and niece Rachel for 37 years.
He was born in Hornell, NY on August 20, 1955 the son of Donald Masterson and Gloria Pulkowsky Masterson. He enlisted in the US Navy out of High School and served at Pearl Harbor and was recognized for his service during part of the Cold War era. David was retired from Elderwood in North Hornell in 2000, and after retirement he cleaned the VFW and Southside. He was a member of the Hornell VFW and Hornell Association, and loved the Dodgers and Rams, and was very involved with the Gloria Masterson pool tournaments.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Richard, Daniel, and Robert Masterson.
He is survived by his children Regina Masterson of Hornell, and Shannon Masteron of Honeoye, sisters Bernice Ann (Jeff) Mulhollen, Donna (Rex) Depew, 4 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 3 great grandsons, his 60/40 brutha Matt Testani, his niece Rachel Depew, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At David’s request, no services will be held, and burial will be at Bath National Cemetery.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Funeral arrangements are with the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.

06/26/2025

Keith “Beaker” Conner
Hornell
Keith “Beaker” Conner, 52, of Madison Avenue passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (June 24, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in North Hornell, January 9, 1973, he was the son of Charles Conner Jr. and Jacquelyn Palmer Conner. He was a life long Hornell resident. He was a graduate of Hornell High School and was employed as a Union Carpenter for several years. He later joined the Janitorial and Maintenance Department at Alfred State College. Beaker enjoyed attending his children’s sporting events, following the Pittsburg Steelers, camping, and watching NASCAR. He will be remembered for having the cleanest truck in the city, washing it almost daily.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Alan Conner.
Surviving is the love of his life, Katie Senear, his son, Dakota (Gabby) Conner of Florida, his daughters, Madyson and Chloe Conner of Hornell, his sister, Kathy (Jerry) Schmitt of Hornell, his brother, Thomas (Kathy) Conner of Andover, his sister-in-law, Terry Conner of Florida, Mother and Father-In-Law, Jonathan and Chris Senear of Hornell, Sister and Brother-in-law, Tricia (Earl) Lewis of Hornell, close friends Marc Dineen of Hornell, David Lemen of Canisteo and Bob Alexin of Hornell, and his special canine friend and companion “Nova”. Nieces and nephews, Michele Conner, Brett Conner, Eric Conner, Chad Conner, and Angela (James) Cain. Along with several Great Nieces and Nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Celebration Of Life will be held Saturday September 27,2025 at 1 PM at the Hornell VFW on Canisteo Street. Those wishing to remember Beaker are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, 510 State Street, Unit 5, Rochester, NY 14680 or the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.

06/24/2025

Robert M. Houghtaling
Hornell
Robert Michael Houghtaling, 61, a resident of Edgeview Estates, passed away Thursday (June 19, 2025) at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Born in Hornell, January 31, 1964, he had resided in Hornell his entire life, He had been employed at A.L. Blades as a driver and equipment operator for the last 26 years.
Bob was very active and community minded. He was a member of the Greenwood, North Hornell, and South Hornell Fire Departments.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his daughter, Emily Houghtaling.
Surviving are his loving wife of 39 years, Linda (Kinne) Houghtaling, who was the love of his life, daughters, Alyssa Houghtaling , Angela Vanderhoef, and Anna (Chris) Davis of Canisteo, his brother- Richard “Ricky” (Polly) Mc Daniels of Canisteo and brother-in-law, Patrick (Patsy) Kinne of Jerrell Texas, his grandchildren, Cody Houghtaling, Olivia Perkins, Payton Perkins, Paisley Davis, Owen Davis and Kyler Houghtaling, cousins, Michael Phillips, Sharon Phillips and his Uncle Chuck, Many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at Rural Cemetery in Hornell.
Those wishing to remember Bob, are asked to consider a memorial contribution to any Volunteer Fire Department.

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