OBITUARIES

Harriet J. Farnsworth

Harriet J. Farnsworth

Mar 23, 2026

Harriet J. Farnsworth –

Newark – Harriet J. Farnsworth, 74, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

She is predeceased by her husband Justus T. Farnsworth, Sr, her parents Clarence M. and Gertrude (Kamminga) Brink of Newark, NY, her daughter-in-law Marisa Lumadue and former husband Allen Lumadue.

She is survived by her children, Clarence Lumadue, Beth (Thomas) Castle,...

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Mar 21, 2026

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Newark – Mary Jo DeMeyers, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She lived a beautiful life that has now come to an end, and she died as she lived—everyone’s friend. In our hearts, a memory will always be kept of one we loved and will never forget.

Mary Jo was born in Newark...

Deborah J. Manno

Deborah J. Manno

Mar 15, 2026

Manno, Deborah J. 

Newark---Deborah J. Manno, 55, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by her family.

A private family service was held and a Celebration of Life for friends and family will be announced at a later date.

Deborah was born in Newark, on October 26, 1970, the daughter of Dennis and Gloria Ingraham Frey.  She graduated from...

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Mar 10, 2026

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Newark---Joseph Ceravolo Jr, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Geneva Living Center North.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, March 16th, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 401 S. Main St. in Newark.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

Joseph was born in Newark on April 23, 1935, the son of...

Raymond Joseph Schmidhammer

Raymond Joseph Schmidhammer

Mar 6, 2026

Raymond J. Schmidhammer,

Newark---Raymond J. Schmidhammer, 66, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.

No services a planned at this time.

Ray was born in Kansas, MO, on October 27, 1959, the son of the late Robert and Elaine Jones Schmidhammer.  For many years he owned and operated Sullivan Auto Service in Williamson.  He loved working on cars and motorcycles in his spare...

Jane E. Devens

Jane E. Devens

Feb 26, 2026

Jane E. Devens, M.D.

Newark — Jane Emerson Devens, M.D., 87, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Seven Hills Living Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, closing a life defined by intellect, independence and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

She is survived by her three sons, Douglas Devens, Jr. (Jennifer Raeder), Gordon Devens (Laura), and F. Alex Devens V. She was...

Thomas William Ledbetter

Thomas William Ledbetter

Feb 24, 2026

Thomas W. Ledbetter

Newark — Thomas William Ledbetter, 70, loving husband, father and Grumpa, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, clergy and support staff at the FF Thompson ICU, who went above and beyond to care for Tom...

Cristine S. Kraham

Cristine S. Kraham

Feb 18, 2026

Cristine S. Kraham

Newark—Cristine S. Kraham, 71, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2026, at F.F. Thompson Hospital

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Sat., Feb. 28th, 2026, at New Life Assembly of God, 7608 NY-31, Lyons, NY. A reception will follow at the church. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.

Christine was born in Rochester the daughter of William...

Catherine Theresa Flock

Catherine Theresa Flock

Feb 12, 2026

Catherine T. Flock

Lyons/Newark---Catherine (Cathy) T. Flock, 85, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Clifton Springs Hospital, surrounded by her family. A strong Italian woman through and through, she bravely battled kidney disease, undergoing dialysis treatments for more than 18 years, along with several recent health challenges. In true Cathy fashion, she displayed her strength and courage in her decision...

Melissa A. Lindberg

Melissa A. Lindberg

Feb 8, 2026

Melissa A. Lindberg

 Newark—Melissa A. Lindberg, 57, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Huntington Living Center. 

Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday February 12, 2026, at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E Miller St, Newark, NY 14513. A funeral service for family and close friends will follow at 7PM at the...

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Feb 8, 2026

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Newark---Elizabeth L. Joseph, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home in Newark.

All Services will be private.  

Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 13, 1931, the daughter of the late Theodore and Elizabeth Ebinger.  Over the years she worked for many companies in the area like Hallagan Furniture, JL Hammett and Sarah Coventry....

Christine Mott Klino

Christine Mott Klino

Feb 1, 2026

Christine Mott Klino

 Newark—Christine Mott Klino, 55, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Funeral services will be held privately.

Christine was born on October 7, 1970 in Newark, the daughter of George and Nancy Reeves Mott. She was a graduate of Newark Senior High School, Class of 1990. For many years she worked at Spinco in Newark. Becoming...

Ann E. Krebbeks

Ann E. Krebbeks

Jan 29, 2026

Ann E. Krebbeks 

Newark—Ann E. Krebbeks, 92, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Laurel Comfort Care House in Newark.

At Ann's request there will be no funeral services.

Memorials in her name may be made to Laurel House Comfort Care Home, 224 Fair Street, Newark, NY 14513

Ann was born in Palmyra, on July 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth...

James F. Kline

James F. Kline

Jan 25, 2026

James F. Kline

Newark---James F. Kline, 87, passed away at Newark Wayne Hospital on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Calling hours for Jim and his late wife Sue will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Paul L. Muphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller Street, Newark, NY 14513. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.

Jim requests memorials...

John Abram Schoonerman

John Abram Schoonerman

Jan 2, 2026

John A. Schoonerman

Newark/Rochester----John Schoonerman, 93, passed away at his home in Rochester on January 2, 2026.

A private family funeral was held.

Mr. Schoonerman was born on November 3, 1932, in Marion, NY to the late Abram Schoonerman and Jacoba Herman DeFouw Schoonerman. John graduated from Marion High School in 1950. He worked on the family farm on the Owls Nest Road...

Lucile S. Clarke

Lucile S. Clarke

Dec 30, 2025

Lucile S. Clarke

Newark---Lucile S. Clarke (Besaw) passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 30, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was born February 23, 1937, in Henderson, NY. She is survived by her son Timothy Clarke (Marie) and her daughter Karen L. Czaja (William) and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in death by her husband Keith of...

Richard Charles Mitchell

Richard Charles Mitchell

Dec 23, 2025

Richard C. Mitchell

Newark---- Richard C. Mitchell, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 2 to 4 PM at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street in Newark. A Funeral Service will follow at 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Mitchell was born in...

Gary Lee Colgrove

Gary Lee Colgrove

Dec 20, 2025

Gary L. Colgrove

Phelps-Gary L. Colgrove, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home in Phelps.

No funeral services are planned at this time. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps.

Mr. Colgrove was born in Canandaigua the son of the late Harold and Phyllis English Colgrove. He started his career as a mechanic and transitioned into an Inspector...

Barbara J. Brunner

Barbara J. Brunner

Dec 13, 2025

Barbara J. Brunner

Newark-Barbara J. Brunner, 90, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Newark Manor.

Friends are invited to a reception at noon on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct. in Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be made to Honor Flight Rochester, Inc., PO Box 23581, Rochester,...

Arthur Lee Harris

Arthur Lee Harris

Dec 5, 2025

Arthur Lee Harris

Lyons---- Arthur Lee Harris, 69, Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home in Lyons.

Friends may call on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3 to 5:30 PM at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street in Newark. A Funeral Service will follow at 5:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will...