All Obituaries

Cheryl L. Ellsworth     Williamson:  Entered into rest on October 4, 2022 at age 78. Predeceased by her husband: Ronald Ellsworth; sister: Martha W. Stahl. Cheryl is survived by her loving extended family. All services will be private at the convenience of the family. Private burial will take place in Beech Valley Cemetery, PA. Online condolences can be expressed at www.youngfuneralhomeny.com

David I. VanHoover     Williamson:  David went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2022 after his short battle with cancer. He was married to his loving wife, Mary Jane of 62.5 years and they raised 4 loving children: Scott (Beth) VanHoover, Kim (Tom) DeStefano, Kris (Paul) DiSanto and Jeff (Katrina) VanHoover; grandchildren: Elijah and Marianna VanHoover, Bailey and Drew DiSanto, Abram (Mariah) and Simon VanHoover; (2) great grandchildren. David proudly...

Lawrence R. Bixby   Williamson:  Entered into rest on September 21, 2022 at age 85. Predeceased by his parents: Raymond and Johanna DeMaree Bixby, brother: Paul Bixby. Lawrence proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a passionate farmer, member of the Orphix Fraternity in Williamson and an avid league bowler at the Sodus Bowling Center. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Karen Bixby; children: Larry (Lisa), Christopher (Tammie) and Jeffrey...

Marilyn R. Covey   Williamson: Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband: LaVerne Covey; her sons, Stephen and Dale Covey; grandson: Jason Covey. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Scott) Hulburt; daughter-in-law, Bridget Covey; grandchildren: Geoffrey and David (Morgan) Hulburt, Joyce and Jacob Covey, Jennifer (John) Regan, Chelsea Covey and Cassandra (Jon) Covey; 5 great-grandchildren, many extended family members and...

John B. “Jack” Dobson III   Williamson: After living a long and fulfilling life, Jack Dobson entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2022, one month shy of what would have been his 93rd birthday. Predeceased by his wife Joan L. Dobson, parents Rev. John B. Dobson Jr. and Dorothy Dobson, son-in-law Matthew Warnick and daughter-in-law Dawn Dobson. Born in Ithaca, New York on October 15, 1929, Jack spent his early years growing up in Skaneateles, New York. After...

Alice G. Curatolo   WILLIAMSON, NY – Alice G. Curatolo, 90, passed away September 11, 2022. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Gerard and Marie Antoinette Gerstner; sisters, Geraldine and Barbara; brothers, Thomas, Justin and Paul; son-in-law, Richard Hu. Alice is survived by her husband of 69 years, Anthony; daughters, Christine Curatolo, Joyce Urban (Cliff DeMay), Mary Ruocchio (Richard), Patricia Burlee (Bob), Laura Ladd; son, Scott Curatolo; grandchildren, Justin...

Gladys K. Byron   Newark:  Went home to her Heavenly Father on September 5, 2022 at age 84. Predeceased by her parents; (2) sisters and (1) brother. Gladys loved spending time with her family especially grandchildren.  She loved her animals and was a devoted parishioner of the Lighthouse Baptist Church. Survived by her loving children: Brenda Camacho, Carol (Drue) Schell and Robert and Russell (Sokkhim) Doyle; (8) grandchildren; (18) great grandchildren; sisters: Clara...

Thomas “Tom” E. Bowman   Williamson:  Entered into rest on September 2, 2022 at age 41. Predeceased by his daughter: Rylee Bowman Tom was a very charismatic and loving individual.  He would help anyone in need and loved to make others laugh.  “He would literally give the shirt off his back…”  Tom lived and breathed BUFFALO BILLS. Survived by his loving wife: Heidi Bloss Bowman; parents: Timothy and Doreen (O’Shea) Bowman,...

Joyce A. Wentz     Joyce A. Wentz, age 85, of Lemoyne passed on August 20th, 2022, from stage 4 COPD. She had resided with and is survived by her only daughter, Tena M (Wentz) Hood, and her son-in-law, Calvin H. Hood, of Williamson, New York. She retired from Footlocker in 2002 after 30-plus years of service and moved to New York in 2006 to be with her daughter. She was an avid sports fan of tennis, football, soccer, baseball, and ice hockey as well as the Olympics. She was...

Joann M. Peets, 84, of Ontario and Williamson, NY, passed away on August 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Joann was born on November 13, 1937, to Elton and Edna Mosher in Rochester, NY. After graduating from Wayne Central school, she married Richard, her husband of 48 years. Joann and Richard went on to have two children, Rick, and Sandee. In 2012, Joann retired and spent her time reading, gardening, shopping, and at her cottage and camp with her favorite people. She was known for...