OBITUARIES

Michael James Case

Michael James Case

Jul 23, 2021

Michael J. Case

Sodus/Newark—Michael J. Case, 55, died on Friday, July 23, 2021 in a motor vehicle accident.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court in Newark. Burial will be in the Brick Church Rural Cemetery in Sodus, New York.

Mr. Case was born on March 26,...

Kenneth John Deppen

Kenneth John Deppen

Jul 6, 2021

Kenneth J. Deppen

Newark—Kenneth J. Deppen, 76, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

Memorials, in his name, may be made to the American Cancer Society, ATTN. Memorials, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14620.

Kenneth was born on February 7, 1945 the son of the late Kenneth...

Dawn Starr Cowley

Dawn Starr Cowley

Jul 6, 2021

Dawn Starr Cowley

Palmyra-- Dawn Starr Cowley, 63, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home.

A private graveside service was held at Marion Cemetery.

Dawn was born in Newark, NY on August 23, 1957 the daughter of the late Alfred and Linda Stevenson Dion. She was graduate of Newark Senior High School, Class of 1975. She retired...

Michael G. Youngs

Michael G. Youngs

Jul 5, 2021

 

Michael G. Youngs

Newark— Michael Youngs 78, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved 

ones, on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial 

Cemetery.

Michael was born May 6, 1943, son of the late John and Isabel Lanphear Youngs, in Geneva, NY. He served in the U.S. Army...

Edward J. Greco

Edward J. Greco

Jun 16, 2021

Edward J. Greco

Newark, Edward J. Greco, 95, died on Wednesday (June 16, 2021) at his home.

Friends may call on Tuesday (June 22nd) from 4-7 PM at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday (June 23rd) at St....

Ann F. Davison

Ann F. Davison

Jun 10, 2021

Ann F. Davison

Newark/Williamson— Ann F. Davison, 81, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 1-4 PM at the American Legion, August Mauer Post #286, 200 East Union St., Newark, NY..

Memorials in her name may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society,...

Mary Catherine Gilligan

Mary Catherine Gilligan

Jun 9, 2021

Mary Catherine Gilligan

Newark—Mary Catherine Gilligan died peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the DeMay Living Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at St. Michael Church, 401 S. Main St., Newark, NY. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

Mary was born in Clifton Springs the daughter of...

Paul L Staples

Paul L Staples

May 26, 2021

 

Paul L. Staples , Jr.

NEWARK--Paul L. Staples, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the home of his son Peter,, surrounded by family.

Friends may call on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5-7 PM at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Richard J. Griffin

Richard J. Griffin

May 26, 2021

Griffin, Richard J.

Rochester—Richard J. Griffin, 89, passed peacefully into Glory Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Laurel House Comfort Care Home in Newark.

A private memorial service will be held later this summer.

Richard was born in Rochester, NY on September 6, 1931 the son of the late Edward and Leona Haegel Griffin. From 1950 until 1954 he...

Joseph W. Whitcomb

Joseph W. Whitcomb

May 22, 2021

Joseph W. "Papa Joe" Whitcomb

Newark—Joseph W. "Papa Joe" Whitcomb, 89, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

Friends may call on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5-7 PM at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St. in Newark. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May...

Cody James Luther

Cody James Luther

May 9, 2021

Cody J. Luther

Newark— Cody J. Luther, 17, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home.

Friends may call from 2-6 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark, NY.

He was born in Newark, New York on January 20, 2004. Cody was a Junior at...

Joseph Ambrose Mitchell

Joseph Ambrose Mitchell

May 1, 2021

Joseph Ambrose Mitchell

Newark— Joseph Ambrose Mitchell, 37, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home in Newark.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials in his name may be made to his son Jordan Mitchell, 411 Murray St., Newark, NY 14513.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Auburn, NY on October 10, 1983 the son...

George  Schwartz

George Schwartz

Apr 16, 2021

George Schwartz

Port Gibson-- George Schwartz, 77, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home in Newark surrounded by family.

Friends may call on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 6-7 PM at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will...

Jack Preston Bedette

Jack Preston Bedette

Apr 13, 2021

Jack P. Bedette

Newark/Rochester-- Jack P. Bedette, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Highland Hospital.

A graveside Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at East Newark Cemetery.

 

Jack was born in Newark, NY on April 18, 1946 the son of the late Allyn and Jessie Benjamin Bedette. Jack served...

Merlyn "Merle"  Casselman Sr.

Merlyn "Merle" Casselman Sr.

Apr 12, 2021

 

Merlyn Casselman Sr. “Merle”

Newark— Merlyn Casselman Sr., 82, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital.

Friends may call from 1-3 PM on Sunday (Apr. 18th) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Face masks will be required. Funeral services will be held on Monday, (Apr. 19th) at...

Lloyd Burton Littlefield Jr.

Lloyd Burton Littlefield Jr.

Apr 12, 2021

 

 

Lloyd B. Littlefield Jr.

Port Gibson--Lloyd B. Littlefield Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at FF Thompson Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

A private graveside service will be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Lloyd was born in Elmira, New York on October 6, 1947 the son of the late Lloyd and...

Marian J. Chetney

Marian J. Chetney

Apr 9, 2021

 

 

 

Marian J. Chetney

Newark—Marian Jean Chetney, 89, died Friday (April 9, 2021) at the Wayne County Nursing Home.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. John Cemetery in Clyde.

Marian was born in Lyons on May 31, 1931, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Rose Mary Janto...

Joseph Thomas Lombardi Jr.

Joseph Thomas Lombardi Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

 

Joseph T. Lombardi Jr.

 

Newark—  Joseph T. Lombardi Jr., 70, entered eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

All services will be private.

Joseph was born on January 31, 1951, the son of  Elizabeth (Ebinger) and Joseph Lombardi Sr. and in Philadelphia, PA. A man of faith and heart, Joseph struggled with life’s...

Carole Jolley Nary

Carole Jolley Nary

Mar 18, 2021

Carole Jolley Nary

Newark—Carole Nary-78, died Thursday(March 18, 2021) at Rochester General Hospital.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday, March24, 2021 at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, South Main Street,...

Marie Judith Wemesfelder

Marie Judith Wemesfelder

Mar 15, 2021

 

 Marie J. Wemesfelder

Newark—Marie J. Wemesfelder, 82, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home in Newark.

A private graveside service will be held in Marion Cemetery.

Memorials, in her name, may be made to St. Michael Church, 401 S. Main St., Newark, NY 14513.

Marie was born in Newark, NY on February 10, 1939 the daughter...