OBITUARIES

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...

Ralph Carl Annechino

Ralph Carl Annechino

Dec 3, 2025

Annechino, Jr., Ralph Carl

Honeoye/Lyons---Ralph Annechino, Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the DeMay Living Center in Newark, New York.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ralph was born on March 26, 1942, the son of the late Ralph C. Sr. and Jennie Cuccaro Annechino, in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the United...

Linda Joy Hixson

Linda Joy Hixson

Nov 24, 2025

Linda J. Hixson

Newark—Linda J. Hixson, 78, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Friends are in invited to call on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3-5 PM at Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 29th...

Karl Wilhelm Schantz III

Karl Wilhelm Schantz III

Nov 14, 2025

Karl W. Schantz III

Newark----Karl W. Schantz III, 81, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

Mr. Schantz was born in Buffalo, on January 2, 1944, the son of the late Karl W. Schantz II and Dorothy Emma Cleland Schantz. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hobart and his master’s degree from Long Island University. He retired...

Lewis Charles Ross Jr.

Lewis Charles Ross Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

Lewis C. Ross Jr.

Newark---Lewis Charles Ross, Jr., 93, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Michael Church, 401 South Main St., Newark, NY. Burial with miliary honors will be held at East Newark Cemetery.

Lewis was born in Newark, NY...

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Nov 13, 2025

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Newark-Tina K. Novosel, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Advent House in Fairport.

A private family service will be held.

Tina was born in Clifton Springs, on December 9, 1953, the  daughter of the late Anthony and Louise Minonno DeJohn. She was a graduate of Newark Senior High School, class of 1971.

She is survived by two...

Judith E. Gullo

Judith E. Gullo

Nov 10, 2025

Judith E. Gullo

Newark—Judith E. Gullo, 85, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025, at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo, NY.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday November 15, 2025, at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark, NY 14513. Burial will follow at Newark Cemetery.

Judy was born in Penn Yan,...