Month: March 2019

CAMERON: Gary D. Sherer, 72, of Oak Hill Rd. passed away unexpectedly, peacefully Monday morning, March 11 at his home.

Gary was born March 25, 1946 in Bath to the late Douglas and Louise (Zeh) Sherer. On November 9, 1970 in Buena Vista, he married the Cameron former Linda Judd who survives and resides in Cameron.

Gary was a life-long resident of Oak Hill where he grew-up farming and
continued working the family farm until his passing. He enjoyed attending many farm auctions in the surrounding area and loved to tinker in his shop. Gary enjoyed hunting with family and friends and was always ready with a good joke, a quick smile and hearty laugh. He was a very proud grandfather who adored his grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. Gary was a good hard- working man who did everything for his family and friends out of love and adoration.

In addition to his wife Linda, Gary is survived by a son William (Erika)
Sherer of Cameron, a daughter, Terri (William) Stewart of Canisteo, five
wonderful grandchildren: Cole, Faith and Trig Sherer, Matthew and Troy Stewart. Gary is also survived by two brothers: Larry (Janet) Sherer of Cameron, Kenneth (Patricia) Sherer of Bath, a sister: Juanita Baker of FL. and his “adopted son” Cliff Kent, Jr. who spent countless time on the Sherer Farm. He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Welch.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday and 10: 00 am to Noon Friday at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, County Route 69, Canisteo, where a memorial service will take place immediately following calling hours Friday at 12:00 pm.

Memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be made to the Buena Vista
Wesleyan Church, 6034 County Route 69, Canisteo, N.Y. 14823 or to the immediate family to assist in expenses.

Arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at
hpsmithandsonfuneralhome.com.

CANISTEO-Samantha S. Peters Smith, 36, of Greenwood St., went to be with Jesus on Sunday (March 10, 2019) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.

Born in Hornell, October 8, 1982, the daughter of Daniel and Susan (Munro) Peters, she had resided in Canisteo her whole life. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 2001, she then attended Alfred State College, St. John Fisher and obtained her law degree from Regent Law School in Virginia Beach. Sam loved to spend time with her son James and was very involved with all his of sports. Sam enjoyed wrestling, baseball and basketball. For the past several years Sam has been a public defender for Steuben County where she worked in Family Court, she had a great passion for working with and defending children.

She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents; Ralph and Tina Peters and maternal grandparents; Piers and Marjorie Munro.

She is survived by her son; James Kevin Smith III of Canisteo, parents; Daniel and Susan Peters of Canisteo, fiancé; Glenn Forsythe of Canisteo, 1 brother Bryan (Melissa) Peters of Canisteo, nieces and nephews; Zachary (McKenzie), Jordan and Peyton Peters and Caleb Jaconski as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.

The family will be present on Thursday (March 14, 2019), from 4-8PM at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held on Friday (March 15, 2019) at 11AM at the Canisteo-Greenwood Elementary School Gymnasium, Greenwood St. Canisteo, Rev. Shannon Brumfield officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow at the Canisteo Wesleyan Ministry Center on Greenwood St. in Canisteo. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Canisteo.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Canisteo Ambulance Corps.

HORNELL-James L. “Jim” Bacon, 72, of 160 East Avenue, Hornell, died Friday afternoon (March 8, 2019) following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Hornell on August 25, 1946, he was the son of Frederick and Mildred (Hann) Bacon.

Jim grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1964, and served his country for 21 years. He is a Vietnam Veteran and was stationed in several places around the world, including Vietnam and Germany. During his years of service, Jim received many awards and decorations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Devices, and the Expert Badge (Rifle) Medal. He retired as Staff Sergeant E6 in 1986.

Following his honorable discharge from the US Army, Jim returned to Hornell and began working for John Giles in Arkport as a delivery truck driver. He retired in 2008. Since that time, Jim has enjoyed his retirement years watching NASCAR and especially enjoyed rooting for Tony Stewart.

Jim first married the former Sharon (Townsend) Coleman on September 8, 1973. Years and circumstances pulled them apart, but on April 13, 2002, they were remarried and were fortunate to spend four years together before her death on July 11, 2006. Jim was also predeceased by his parents and two brothers, infant Jeff Bacon and Charles Bacon in 2011.

Surviving are his daughter Regina Darrin of Hornell; two sons, James Bacon and Mike (LeeAnn) Bacon; grandchildren, Shelby (Ben) Dewey of Hornell, Bethany (Sean Kellogg) Darrin and Payton Darrin of Hornell, Cheyanne Bacon of Hornell, Mason Drew and Breydon Drew of Hornell, and Jessica & Christopher; his beloved great-granddaughter, Nora Dewey; 6 brothers, William Bacon, Roy (Debbie) Bacon, Ron (Wanda) Bacon, Larry (Diane) Bacon, Richard (Donna) Bacon, Philip (Joan) Bacon; sister, Elaine Bacon; sister-in-law, Debbie Bacon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family of James L. “Jim” Bacon will receive friends on Friday, (March 15, 2019) from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38  Church St., Hornell, NY. A funeral service with military honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM. Final interment will be in Rural Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.

In recognition of Jim’s service to his country, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.

HORNELL – Nancy K. Bartell, 77, of Pearl St., passed away late Friday afternoon (March 8, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester in the presence of her loving family.

Born in Binghamton, N.Y. on November 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Attorney Donald W. and Gladys (Dorion) Kramer. On August 19, 1967, she was married at St. Patrick’s Church in Binghamton to John R. Bartell; they remained married for 51 years. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her brother Phillip and sister Susan.

Nancy spent her younger years in Binghamton where she graduated from Binghamton North High School; she graduated from Dunbarton of the Holy Cross in Washington, D.C., and received a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. Her professional career began in Binghamton with the City Welfare Department. In 1969, after coming to Hornell, she became the first individual with a MSW to work at St. James Mercy Hospital as a Discharge Planner and in other capacities in social work at the hospital and outreach clinics. In addition, she taught courses at the former School of Nursing at St. James Mercy Hospital. Also during that time period, she served as a consultant at the former Bethesda Community Hospital in North Hornell and Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. In later years she was in charge of the Adult Day Care program at St. James. She retired after 37 years with the hospital.

She belonged to several professional organizations including NASW (National Association of Social Workers).

Nancy became the first Woman President of the Hornell Rotary Club and served as Newsletter Editor for the “Hub” for several years. She was also a recipient of the Paul Harris Award.

For many years she was active with the St. James Hospital Auxiliary serving as President, Vice-President, and Secretary (for one year, she held all three positions.) She also was a member of St. James’ Properties Board of Directors for several years.

Nancy was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church and 51-year member of the choir. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, the opera, and musical theater.

Her loving family includes two daughters, Mary (Edward) Shutes of Lima, N.Y. and Patrice (Matthew) Keville of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one son, Kevin (Mary Liz) Bartell of Hornell; two grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Shutes; two sisters, Cecily (Alex) Bodnar of Canandaigua, N.Y. and Carole Kramer of Binghamton, N.Y.; one brother, Chalres (Chalotte) Kramer of Binghamton, N.Y.; also one sister-in-law, Barbara Kramer; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Nancy K. Bartell.

Calling hours are 4–6 p.m. Friday (March 15, 2019, at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to join her family at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday (March 16, 2019). Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to St. James Hospital Foundation, 411 Canisteo St., Hornell or to St. Ann’s Academy, P. O. Box 446, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.

Online condolences or remembrances of Nancy are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

HORNELL-Francine Colón, 54, of Hornell passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2019 following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in the Bronx on November 11, 1964, she was the daughter of Daniel & Sylvia (Robello) Colón.

Francine grew up in Plattekill, NY and attended Wallkill High School. She later graduated Arlington High School in Poughkeepsie, NY (Class of 1982). After graduation she attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie where she majored in social work.

She was an accomplished dancer and was employed for many years as a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She had also been employed as a fitness coordinator at All Sport Fitness Center in Poughkeepsie. She resided in Los Angeles, CA for many years and held various jobs from working for a match making service to a sales clerk at Nordstrom Retail Store, was an office manager at Blockbuster, and later as an office administrator.

In 2012 Francine became a resident of Hornell and had been employed for a time at Tractor Supply as a sales clerk. She enjoyed dancing & cooking.

Francine was preceded in death by her father Daniel Colón and her sister Stephanie Feringa. She is survived by her brother, Daniel (Michelle) Colón of Fultonville, NY; her sister, Joyce Colón of Maryland; several nieces, nephews & cousins.

At Francine’s request there will be no calling hours. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Francine’s family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Noyes Memorial Hospital and CareFirst Hospice for their attentive care and affection.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

REXVILLE-Mary A. Ogorzalek, 65, of 1840 Loomis Road, Rexville (formerly of Canisteo), died Monday (March 4, 2019) at Highland Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Middletown, CT on May 25, 1953, she was the daughter of Joseph and Stacia (Jagoda) Ogorzalek.

Mary grew up in Rockfall, CT and attended Middletown High School. She lived in Rockfall until moving to the Canisteo/Rexville area about 20 years ago to be closer to her brother and family. She worked as a receptionist at Comfort Inn hotels in both Connecticut and New York. Most recently, she was employed as a cashier at Shurfine (the former
Big M) in Canisteo. Mary truly enjoyed working at Shurfine where her coworkers and customers became her dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by one brother, Thomas Ogorzalek.

Surviving are her brother, Larry (Lorraine) Ogorzalek of Rexville; nephews, Chris (Kim) Ogorzalek of Arkport, Shane (Monica) Ogorzalek of Howard, Jason (Rachael) Ogorzalek of Arkport; and her beloved great-nephews and great-nieces, Krystian, Alaina, and Reaghan Ogorzalek and Vincent and Joseph Capluzzi Mary is also survived by her dear friend, Pat (Martin) Gaffney & family of Portland, CT; and many family members in Connecticut.

Mary enjoyed scrapbooking and loved the time spent with Pat working on scrapbooks, crafting, and making cards. Their special lifelong friendship was a treasure to Mary.

At Mary’s request, there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Middletown, CT.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.