WALTER LEE HALBERT
DESTIN, Fla. - Walter Lee Halbert, son of Roy and Ida (Stewart) Halbert, died Friday (June 27, 2002) in Destin, Fla., after a long illness.
He is survived by his children, Dana L. (Susan) Halbert of Maryland, Dean L. and Duane L. Halbert of Alabama, Suzanne M. (Terry) Hutten, and Sally M. (David) Schimpfi of New York. He has three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Walter was a past grand master of the Southernland Lodge and a WWII veteran.
Services will be held at the graveside in Canaseraga Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. He will then be laid to rest with his first wife, Mary (Allen) Halbert. Family and friends will then gather at Stonybrook State Park for a reception.
RONALD A. CUSHMAN
CANISTEO - Ronald A. Cushman, 66, of Third Street, entered into rest at his home Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) surrounded with the love and care of his family after a long battle with colon cancer.
Ron was born May 2, 1937 in Bangor, Maine, the only son of Henry and Dorothy (Goode) Cushman.
He had achieved a Ph.D. doctorate in marketing from Temple University and has resided in the Alfred and Canisteo area since 1967 where he was Dean of Special Academic Programs at SUNY Alfred, retiring in 1992. For many years he was owner of the Planesman, which was a business of selling and trading antique tools. His passion for collecting tools took him all over the world enabling him to become the fourth largest collector of antique tools in the world. He was also vice president of the Mid Western Tool Association. Ron's interest in cars was also a part of his life and until his illness had been a car salesman at Canisteo Auto Mart.
Ron is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cushman of Bangor, Maine; one son, Douglas Cushman of Andover; two daughters, Ronda Cushman of Almond and Jill (Reid) Hubbard of Downers Grove, Ill.; two grandchildren, Jessica Cushman and Jodi Hubbard; and special and dear companion, Elaine Pratt of Canisteo.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St., in Canisteo, where funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Chamberlain officiating.
To assist our community with colon cancer awareness, memorial contributions may be made to the Wellness Council of the Southern Tier, St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo St., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
ROBERT W. (BOB) HARRINGTON
BELFAST - Robert W. (Bob) Harrington, 62, a retail grocery store owner and Town Supervisor for many years, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at Strong Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
ELEANOR SCHETTINE
WELLSVILLE - Eleanor Schettine, 87, of 97 Rauber St., died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) in Ocala, Fla.
She was born June 23, 1916 in Franks, Ohio, the daughter of Aloysius and Amelia (Raufeisen) Casanova. In 1936 in Bowling Green, Ohio, she married Anthony Schettine, who predeceased her.
Eleanor is a former resident of Sandusky, Ohio and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and avid gardener who enjoyed cooking, canning and reading. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville.
She is survived by three sons, John Schettine of Wellsville, Robert Schettine of Richmond, Va., and William Schettine of Ocala, Fla.; four daughters, Sylvia Vetter of Rochester, Marlene Connor of Wellsville, Carol Schettine of Richmond, Va., and Janet Coppini of Wellsville; three brothers; three sisters; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Eleanor was predeceased by a son, James Schettine in 1966; one brother; and one sister.
Friends are invited to call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. There will be a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
HAROLD STOYLE
CANASERAGA - Harold Stoyle, 91, of 42 North Church St., died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at the Bath VAMC.
Born in Wales, May 10, 1912, the son of Harold J. and Gwen Stoyle, he had resided in Canaseraga for the past 18 years, coming from Springwater.
Harold served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had been a truck driver for most of his life working for various trucking businesses.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret (Scott) Stoyle, who were wed on Nov. 19, 1939; one granddaughter, Deborah (James) Jeffrey of Webster; one close and special friend, Patty Cunningham of Almond; one son; four daughters; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Monday at the Bath Veterans Chapel at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at the Bath National Cemetery, Bath.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell.
JAMES E. BALCOM
SCOTTSVILLE/DANSVILLE - James E. Balcom, 62, of Smith Road in Scottsville, passed away Saturday afternoon (Aug. 16, 2003) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville on July 3, 1941, a son of the late Thomas Balcom and Mabel Hartman. On Sept. 26, 1959, he was married to Lois George Balcom, who survives. He was also predeceased by a son, William George Balcom.
Jim was the vice president of engineering at Applied Energy Solutions in Caledonia. He was also a US Army veteran, serving from 1959 to 1962.
Jim was a member of the I Triple E Society, and a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, nature, auctions and helping anybody that needed a hand. Jim's true love was spending time with his wife, Lois, and his children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his dear wife, Lois, are two daughters, Debora (Ralph) Polzella of Chelsea, Maine, and Jacinda (Gary) Baker of Friendship; and a son, Marvin K. (Christine Bloye) James of Friendship; three grandchildren, James R. (Elizabeth Grimes) Balcom, William and Rebecca Polzella.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Scottsburg United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Hotchkiss officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scottsburg United Methodist Church, 7331 NYS Route 256, Scottsburg, N.Y. 14545; or the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. North, Rochester, N.Y. 14609-5896.
PAUL CAREY
COHOCTON - Paul "Rooster" Vincent Carey, born on Feb. 8, 1926, in Scranton, Pa., the son of James and Mary Cosgriff Carey, passed away peacefully on Sunday (Aug. 17, 2003) at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath.
A long time resident of Cohocton, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Ochs Carey; sons, Tom (Michaela) Carey, Tim (Rhonda) Carey, daughter, Nancy (John) Bennett of Cohocton; and son, Bill (Mila) Carey of Richmond, Calif.; grandchildren, Kala and Matt Carey; Katrina, Dylan and Krista Carey; John and Jessica Bennett; and Mark and Ethan Carey; brother-in-law, Kent (Kathy) Ochs, California; sister-in-law, Ann Carey, Cohocton; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Carey, Florida; sister-in-law, Judy Ochs Chelini, Nevada; sister-in-law, Marilyn Ochs, Owego; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beagle, Greta; and cat, Stripes. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Jim and Dick Carey; and brother-in-law, Reid Ochs.
Paul retired from the Bath VA Center in 1986 and continued to work for many years at Carey's Grocery, the store that he co-founded with Tim Carey in 1974. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of the Cohocton American Legion, Cohocton Volunteer Fire Department, and served as Village Trustee. Paul and family enjoyed camping and traveling throughout the United States and abroad.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Paul V. Carey to the Steuben County Office of the Aging, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, N.Y. 14810, to support their efforts to continue the operation of the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath.
In the Irish tradition, Paul's family will be receiving friends and relatives on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 6-9 p.m. at Sturmer Hall, Maple Ave., Cohocton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Paul at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in Cohocton. Rev. Steven Kraus will celebrate the mass. Interment will be at Mapleview Cemetery in Cohocton. Paul's funeral arrangements have been completed with the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland.
GERALD L. McGREGOR
DANSVILLE - Gerald L. McGregor, 68, of 1 North Clinton St., died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2003) unexpectedly at his home.
He was born in Hornell, July 28, 1935, a son of Lester and Avis Fisher McGregor. He had resided in the Troupsburg, Canisteo, Hornell and Dansville areas all his life. He had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and had been employed as a sanitation worker for Kraft Foods in Avon for 20 years prior to his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the Arkport American Legion.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Matt Rose and Charles McGregor.
He is survived by four daughters, Laura (Donald) Black of Canaseraga, Patricia (David) Scouten of Hornell, Debra (Max Sanford) McGregor of Adrian and Melissa (Brian Lander) Pearl of Hornell; one stepdaughter, Mary (Gary) Howell of Maryland; four stepsons, James (Rosetta) Osmin of Arkport, Robert (Tracy) Osmin of Arkport, Kevin (Stephanie) Cady of Alfred and Michael (Janeen) Cady of Canisteo; one brother, George McGregor of Hornell; one sister, Ida; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell, on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m., where funeral services will follow calling hours at 8 p.m., with Rev. Dudley Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Friends wishing to remember Gerald are asked to make a contribution to their local Humane Society or local Food Pantry.
JAMES F. FORRESTER
SPARTA - James F. Forrester, 88, of the Parker Hill Road, in Sparta, passed away Tuesday morning (Aug. 19, 2003) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, following a long illness.
TODD A. SAWYER
ATLANTA - Todd A. Sawyer, 41, died unexpectedly Sunday (Aug. 17, 2003) at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
GENEVIEVE M. "GEN" GRISWOLD
HORNELL - Genevieve M. "Gen" Griswold, 71, of 47 Bennett St. passed away peacefully Saturday morning (Aug. 23, 2003) at her home, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren.
A native and life resident of Hornell, she was born April 23, 1932, and was the daughter of Stanley and Marie (LaLoire) Hall.
Genevieve was best known for many years as an outstanding seamstress who sewed many wedding gowns, band and cheerleading uniforms and performed general clothing alterations for the community. She crafted a quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. But to her family, she was more than a sewer of clothes. She wove her amazing spirit, love and compassion for life into the lives of her family, church and community. She was happiest when giving and doing for others.
She was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1950) and later attended dietary school in Binghamton. She was a communicant of both St. Ignatius Loyola Church and St. Ann's Church where she had served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a dedicated rosary maker for the "Ten Million Rosaries" for the world project.
Gen had been employed as a cook at SKOEP, Mercycare and St. James Hospital and had also worked as a desk clerk at the Hornell YMCA.
She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, whose talents supported local and youth organizations. Gen was known for her countless hours of volunteer work throughout the community, especially with Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, Hornell YMCA and various church and youth activities. She, along with her husband, was instrumental in the formation of the Hornell Cinderella Softball League.
She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies of Columbus, Women of Moose, and a former member of Hornell Zonta Club.
Gen was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Griswold; one sister, Bernadette Mullen and two brothers, Charles Hall and Stanley Hall.
She was married on Aug. 26, 1950 to Robert Griswold, who survives. Also surviving are six sons, Dr. Robert (Peggy) Griswold of Staten Island, Terence "Terry" (Carol) Griswold of Rochester, Thomas (Pam) Griswold of Sudbury, Mass., David (Joan) Griswold of Holmdel, N.J., Dr. John (Amelia) Griswold of Buffalo, and Chris (Jennifer) Griswold of Oakland, Calif.; six daughters, Linda (David) Holevinski of Hemlock, Marie (Chuck) VanHeusen of Fayetteville, N.C., Margaret (George) Nobilski of Rochester, Patricia (Bruce) Covert of Eden, Jackie (Shawn) Day of Hornell and Kathy (Mike) Congdon of Richmond Hill, Ga.; two sisters, Yvonne Youll of Batavia and Jackie (Bill) Hawkins of Leesburg, Fla.; 38 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also "2nd Mother" of Kathleen (Oyer) Nash and Nora (Oyer) Casey.
The family of Genevieve M. "Gen" Griswold will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or to Catholic Daughters of America, C/O Peg Brewer, 65 Cedar Street, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
