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08/29/2025

Linda Stever Griffin
Arkport
Linda Stever Griffin age 74 of Bailey Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Friday (August 29, 2025) at her home.
She was born in North Hornell, New York on November 27, 1950 the daughter of George and Georgianna Kent Stever, and was a graduate of Arkport Central School “Class of 1968”. She married Thomas Griffin on April 16, 1983 and was predeceased by him on August 19, 2014. Linda had worked for Elmhurst and part-time for Wal-Mart, and retired from Steuben County with 31 years of service in the Department of Special Children’s Services,
She had a love of animals, especially her black cats and black dogs. Linda loved watching Buffalo Bills Football, and Syracuse Basketball.
Linda loved spending time with her family and friends, especially after retirement, she enjoyed getting together with her friends for lunch.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Tom, her mother in law Joyce Griffin, brothers in law Glen Lander, and David Griffin.
She is survived by her 3 daughters Hilary (Mark) Doulos of WA, Carly (Dustin) Counsil of PA, Ashley (Andrew Putman) Griffin of Arkport, 2 grandsons Gus Doulos, and Easton Counsil, her brother Al (Jean) Stever of Arkport, her sister Irene Lander of Hornell, her father in law Frank Griffin of Fremont, sister in law Audrey (John) Wilder of Liverpool, brother in law Robert (Kelly) Griffin of Hornell, her dog Keeta (who never left her side until the end), many nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.
The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) from 11am-1pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, where a Funeral Service will take place at 1:00pm with Paul Mess officiating. Burial will be at Heritage Hills Cemetery in Arkport.
The family would also like to send a huge heartfelt thank you to the nurses that came in to her home over the last two months. We can’t thank you enough and to us you are family.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

08/27/2025

Jodie Kathryn Dineen, 43, of Canisteo, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Born on July 23, 1982, she was the daughter of James Dineen and Jeanie Andrus. Jodie was a 2000 graduate of Canisteo Central School, where she excelled athletically and still holds the all-time scoring record for girls' basketball. She went on to earn both her bachelor’s degree and MBA with concentrations in accounting from St. Bonaventure University.

Jodie worked for many years as a Special Auditor and Investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Outside of her career, she found joy in sharing her love of sports by coaching neighborhood kids and cheering on young athletes. She will be remembered for her passion for the game, her caring heart, and her sharp wit.

She is survived by her parents, James Dineen and Jeanie Andrus; her sister, Marianne Dineen of Painted Post; brothers Jeremy (Bryan Straub) Dineen of Warsaw, Poland, and Josh (Natasha) Dineen of Geneseo; her special aunt, Linda (Charles) McCormick of Canisteo; her niece, Lorain Dineen of Virginia Beach; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Jodie was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Bonnie and Rich Andrus; paternal grandparents, Norma and Bernard Dineen; her aunt, Kathryn Andrus Bossard; her cousin, Dillen McCormick; and her best friend, Sam Peters Smith.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Rexville, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Jodie.

08/22/2025

Cynthia Porter
Hornell
Cynthia Porter, 68, a resident of State Route 21, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Aug. 16, 2025) at her home.
Born in Rochester, Dec. 17, 1956, she was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Evans Porter. She was a graduate of Dansville High School, Class of 1975, and spent most of her life in Dansville. Cindy moved to Hornell several years ago. She had been employed for several years as a receptionist at the Virdee Medical Group.
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Patricial Rogers and her nephew Brian Wood.
Surviving is her sister, Pamela (Dusty) Rhodes of Wellsville. Nephews, Greg Porter, Michael Wood, Dusten Rhodes, Ronald Rhodes, James Rodgers, Mark Rodgers, and her nieces, Kathy Galton, Crystal Fenti and Rhonda Rhodes. Several Great nieces and nephews, and her feline best friends, Chloe and Lacey.
Honoring Cindy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
Friends wishing to remember Cindy are asked to consider making a memorial contribution to the Almond Veterinary Hospital, 27 South Main Street, Almond, NY 14804
The family is being assisted by Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.

08/16/2025

Shirley Dugo Page Jackett

Hornell

Shirley Dugo Page Jackett’ 88, of East Washington Street, passed away Friday (Aug. 15,2025) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.

Shirley attended Hornell City Schools and St. Ann’s Church. On June 17, 1956, Shirley married the love of her life and the father of her children, the late Robet L. Page who was given to the Lord on March 12, 1977. On November 18, 1981, with her children’s blessings, Shirley remarried Kenneth W. Jackett of Elba, NY. Kenneth was given to the Lord on September 16, 1996.

Shirley was predeceased by three sisters, Elaine Rosemary who was given to the Lord at 26 days on October 10. 1935, Joann Dugo on March 15, 2014, Barbara J. Ordway on October 21, 2019, a brother, David B. Dugo on June 25, 2017, a daughter-in-law, Cindy Conner Page on January 24, 2018, and her beloved son, Frank E. Page on March 19, 2019. She was also predeceased by one granddaughter, Ashley Renee Aldrich on July 31, 201 as well as her parents, Dominic and Harriet Lorow Dugo.

In addition to raising her children, Shirley worked at numerous places including Minor Shoe Factory in Batavia, NY, Modern Cleaners of Hornell and also worked as an aide and housekeeper in several nursing homes and private homes.

Shirley was a Blue Bird leader and was also a life member of the Hornell VFW Post 2250, in which she was very active. In June of 2019, she was awarded her 50 year pin. She has served as a Post President and Secretary for many years. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose, IOOF, and Eagles Club formerly of Hornell. She was a member of the Jennie Rockwell Circle at the former Bethesda Hospital, a past President of the Washington School PTA, and the Women of the Moose “Pot’s and Pans Kitchen Band”.

Shirley enjoyed Genealogy and traced 5 family histories. She enjoyed camping and going to Bingo. She also, since 5th grade, wrote to pen pals from all over the world for over 50 years.

Family and friends were Shirley’s passion and delight, but most important to Shirley were her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her nonbiological children and grandchildren that were always in her life that she considered her own. Shirley has left many memories for us to cherish.

Shirley is survived by her wonderful and loving children, Scott Page (Natalie) of Due West South Carolina, Kelly Page of Hornell, Sally Page Brewer of Hornell and Kenneth Jackett of Wellsville. Her beautiful grandchildren, Randi Page Hauber (Bart) of Corning, Casey Page of Florida, Jason Page of Hornell, Emmanuel Borges of Hornell, Jessica Page of Hornell, Gregory Page of Flordia, Misti Bleu Carbone (Joey) of Hartsville, Ashley Myers of Hornell, Zachary Myers of Hornell, Teal Hults (Edward Jackson) of Hornell, Daniel Brewer, Krista Brewer and Jacob Brewer all of Hornell. Her beautiful great grandchildren,

Julia Stephens of Canisteo, Alexander Lockwood of Hornell, Dominic Lockwood of Hornell, Kaitlin Carbone of Hornell, Alivia Norman of Ulysses, PA, Branson Norman of Ulysses, PA, Noel Hauber of Corning, Natalie Hauber of Corning, Angela Stanford of Canisteo, Jaxon Brewer of Corning, Scarlett Jackson of Hornell, Amelia Broughton of Hornell, Natalie Broughton of Hornell and Maverick Jackson of Hornell, and her good and very close lifetime friends, Lillian Patterson of Hornell and Barbara Makeley of Hornell. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and nonbiological children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The children and grandchildren of Shirley would like to express their great appreciation to all the personal care givers, the Hornell Fire Department, and St. James Hospital for all their unwavering, exceptional care.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

Family and friends are invited to calling hour at the Bender-Brown &Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell on Thursday (August 21, 2025) from 11 AM until 1 PM and from 2 PM until 4 PM at which time the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 2250 will conduct a Memorial Service followed by a funeral service. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery in Hornell.

Friends wishing to remember Shirley are asked to consider a Memorial Contribution to St. Ann’s Church.

08/16/2025

DonLuray G. Gleason
Belmont
DonLuray G. Gleason, 55, of County Road 48, passed away Wednesday (August 13, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Dade City Florida, March 6, 1970, he was the son of Herbert and Margaret Collmer Gleason and had resided in the Belmont area since the 1970’s. Don was employed as a Home Health Aide for Venture Forthe for the past several years. He was a member of the Belmont Fire Company and the Amity Rescue Squad.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Surviving are his sons, Dustin (Hailey Herring) Gleason of Belmont, and Wyatt Gleason of Belmont, his sisters, Arlene (Benjamin) McCaslin of Belmont and Robbin Gleason of Wellsville, one granddaughter Kimber Gleason, his significant other, Billie Bushaw and her son Danny. Don was a father figure to 6 other children and loved them as his own. He is also survived by his nephew Chad (Amanda Ordway) McCaslin, a niece Rachel McCaslin and his great niece and nephew, Rylee Ordway McCaslin, and Henry Ordway McCaslin of Belmont.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday (August 23, 2025) starting at 12:00PM at the Off Duty Restaurant in Belmont, NY. Come and celebrate Don’s life and bring a story or even your favorite drink to share with his family.
The family is being assisted by Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Angelica.

08/16/2025

Ethel M. Denning
Belfast
Ethel M. Denning, 78, was reunited with loved ones on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cuba, NY on October 11, 1946, she was the daughter of Edward and Edith Clayson Gross. She had resided much of her life in Belfast. In her early years, Ethel was employed at Motorola and then DeRock’s in Belfast NY. She also co-owned Jockey Street in Houghton and the Sub Station in Belmont with the DeRock family. She ended her working career for Pioneer Food Service at Houghton College. After retirement, Ethel stayed busy by driving for Amish community.
Ethel was a member of the Belfast Fire Department Auxiliary for several years. Ethel’s biggest passion was organizing and developing the Children’s Gift Giving with her good friend, Gail DeRock, which is now know as “Lisa’s Legacy of Love”, in memory of her daughter Lisa Denning. Although she was always busy, she never missed an opportunity to attend any of Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren’s sporting events, go-cart racing, horse pulls, and school events. Ethel’s family was the most important blessing of her life.
Waiting for Ethel’s arrival were her parents, her husband, Richard Denning, and her daughter, Lisa Denning.
Surviving are her daughters, Kim (John) Ralyea of Belfast, Michelle (Mike) Wonderling of Wellsville, Tamara Denning of Belfast, and her son, Richard (Michelle) Denning of North Carolina, her sister, Bonnie Wilson-Chaney (Dale) of Niagara Falls, her brothers, Harry (Barb) Blossom Jr. of Scio, Stephen (Teresa) Blossom of north Carilina, Todd (Candy) Blossom of Olean. Also surviving are her Grandchildren, Ashley, Coty (Kelsea), Brokton (Christy), Bryson (Kayla), Kayla (John), Caleb (Lilly), Colden, Camille, Kyle (Nickie), Julianna, and Great Grandchildren, Owen, Brody, Hazel, Willow, Noah, Annamae, Mercedez, Paislee, Paxton, Weston, Wrenlee, Zane, Trinitee, and Landon.
Ethel also left behind close family friends, David and Gail DeRock along with many Amish families that called her “Grandma”.
Family and Friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) from 4 PM until 8 PM at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Ave. in Angelica. They are also invited to attend a graveside service on Wednesday at 12 Noon at Riverside Cemetery in Belfast. A celebration of life will follow the funeral at 7500 White Creek Road, Belfast.
Friends wishing to remember Ethel, are asked to consider a donation to the Belfast Rescue Squad, C/O Neal Green, 1 Merton Avenue, Belfast, NY 14711.

08/08/2025

Terry Duane Akins
Canaseraga

Terry Akins, age 74 of Canaseraga, entered into rest unexpectedly August 6, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, following complications from a hip replacement surgery.
Terry was born January 27, 1951 in Hornell to Harvey and Bettie (Kern) Akins.
Terry is predeceased by his parents Harvey and Bettie Akins and his son Ryan Akins.
Terry is survived by his children Jared (Aimee Sciotti) Akins and Brittany (Matthew) Simon, grandchildren Lyla Akins, Re*****on Akins, and Tristan Simon, his sister Darlene (Michael) Krupp and nephew Chad Krupp.
Terry was a graduate of Avoca Central School (1969) and earned an Associate degree from Corning Community College. Terry was employed at Gunlocke Company in Wayland for 39 years. In his younger years he was an avid hunter, bowler, and snowmobile racer and enjoyed researching genealogy. In addition, Terry was an organ and tissue donor, his final gift will touch the lives of many.
The family is requesting a private burial at Greenville cemetery in Avoca alongside his son Ryan. A public celebration of life will be on September 13, 2025 from 4-8pm at the Canaseraga American Leigon.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell, New York.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhome.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

08/04/2025

Tina M. Ange Canisteo
Tina M. Ange, 69 a resident of the Canisteo Manor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (July 31, 2025) at her home.
Born in Rochester, November 24, 1955, she was the daughter of Ike and Gladys Broughton Skellen. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, and had been employed as a CNA at the Lakeshore Nursing Home in Rochester for several years. She had resided in the Canisteo-Hornell area the past 30 years. While residing in Canisteo, she was employed at the former McNeu’s Restaurant.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Paul Ange, brothers, David and Jimmy Skellen, Grandson-In-Law, Trevor Ellis and her best friend Sally Ormsby.
Surviving are her sons, Dana Ange of Hornell and Shawn (Cassie) Ange of Rochester, former daughter-in-law, Amanda Davis of Hamburg, NY, Grandchildren, Paula Ellis, Ashley Ange, Kyla Parulski and Chloe Davis and Chelsea Ellis, 3 great grandchildren, Cylus Ellis, Baelee Ellis and Oliver Williams.
The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday August 6, 2025 from 4 PM until 6 PM at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell.
Friends wishing to remember Tina are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.

07/28/2025

Thomas “Mugger” James Dennis
Hornell
Thomas “Mugger” Dennis age 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday (July 26, 2025) at UR St James Hospital.
He was born in Hornell, New York on December 30, 1962 the son of James Lee Dennis and Cynthia Jamison Dennis, and was a lifelong area resident. Mugger enjoyed any and all sports.
He was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his daughter Jessica (Jake) Frawley of Avoca, his sisters Patricia George of Hornell, Penelope Flint of Hornell, Diane (Tim) Griffith of Hornell, Dawn (Tom) Jansch of Wayland, Jodi (Dave) DeCarlo of Avon, his brothers Timothy Dennis of Hornell, James Dennis of Avon, Jeffrey Dennis of Hornell, his favorite Aunt Ruthie VanSickles of Woodhull, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will be present on Friday (August 1, 2025) from 1-3pm at the Bender Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, where a Funeral Service will be held at 3:00pm with Rev. Dudley Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at Bennetts Creek Cemetery.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

07/28/2025

Patricia Ann “Patty” McGregor Jackson
Hornell
Patty Jackson age 63, of Stephens Avenue, passed away unexpectedly at her home.
She was born in Hornell, NY the daughter of Mark and Phyllis McGregor, and was a lifelong area resident. Patty had worked daycare, and at the Woodhull Raceway in ticket sales. She loved animals and was never afraid to take care of a stray, and also had enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Patty never turned down an opportunity to go to the races in Woodhull, however her proudest thing on earth was being a grandma.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Ben McGregor, and sister Sherry VanDuser.
She is survived by her daughter Jodi (Josh) Outman of Wellsville, her son Eric Hillman of Hornell, her sister Sandra Coogan of Hornell, her grandchildren Kyara Crooks, Alyssa Crooks, Xander Outman, Amaya Outman, Chad Hillman, Page Outman, her great grandson Joshua Giddings, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will be present on Saturday (August 2, 2025) from 11am-1pm at the Bender Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornel, where Funeral Service will take place at 1:00pm with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be at Rural Cemetery in Hornell.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

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.

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