OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2024

David K. Harder

Newark—David K. Harder, 73, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the DeMay Living Center.

All services will be private. 

 David was born in Newark on February 28, 1951 the son of the late Kenneth and Phyllis Fitch Harder. He graduated from Newark Senior High School Class of 1969. He was the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Arcadia from 1985 until his retirement...

Jun 11, 2024

James C. O’Brien

Fairville—James C. O’Brien, 81, passed away at his home on June 11, 2024.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at East Newark Cemetery.

Memorials in his name may be made to: Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund, Inc., 20 Century Hill Dr. South Suite 3

Latham, NY 12110.

Jim was born...

Jun 10, 2024

Fairport/Newark – 

         Tim Van Dusen, 75, has consumed his last bite of news and written his last pages of analysis. Facing the world as he found it not as he might have wished it had been, Tim died on June 10th, 2024, of complications from cancer. His intelligence, wit, and wisdom will be remembered by all who...

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara H. Rugenstein

Newark—Barbara Rugenstein, 86, passed away on June 10, 2024, at Elm Manor in Canandaigua

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Barbara was born in Newark, on August 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Norley and Helen...

Jun 6, 2024

Noreen (Palmeri) Strong passed away peacefully in Mooresville, NC, on June 6th, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on December 22, 1947, in Newark, NY, to Florence (Menchetti) Palmeri and Dr. V. James Palmeri.

One of eight siblings, Noreen enjoyed a rich and wonderful childhood filled with family trips, large family parties, and a lot of...

May 7, 2024

Rebecca S. Cronin

Newark—Rebecca S. Cronin, 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be private.

Rebecca was born in Newark, on October 30, 1964, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Tyrell Dumas. She worked many places over the years but spent fifteen years working in the cafeteria at Newark Senior High School. In her spare time she loved playing computer...

Apr 20, 2024

Amy L. Stell

Newark— Amy L. Stell, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Clifton Springs Hospital.

Friends may call from 3-6 PM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark, NY.   A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in...

Mar 30, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia A. McKinney

Newark—81, Patricia A. McKinney, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

Friends and family can call from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, April 2nd at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St in Newark. A funeral service will follow calling hours at 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial...

Mar 22, 2024

Pam Van Dusen

Fairport/Newark---Pam Van Dusen, 73, Our gift from heaven has been taken from us, leaving a hole that never can be filled.

Pam died of a massive brain hemorrhage on 3/22/24.

Her kindness will be remembered fondly by everyone she touched in her 73 short years.

Pam was predeceased by her parents, Mildred and Franklin Hill, her sister Judy Tompkins and her...

Mar 22, 2024

Elaine Housecamp

Newark—Elaine Housecamp, 67, died on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Friendly Home in Brighton.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Mar. 27th from 4 to 6 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 Thursday, Mar. 28th at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. 

In lieu of...

Mar 19, 2024

Linda A. Havert

Newark—Linda A. Havert, 73, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Rochester General Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-5 PM on Apr. 28th at Whispering Winds Campground, 2 Country Club Lane, Newark, NY 14513. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Victor.

Linda was born in Canandaigua on April 28, 1950, the daughter of the...

Mar 15, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Myrtle C. Gates

Newark—Myrtle Carol Gates, 92, peacefully went home with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was devoted, loving wife to George for over 64 years. He Predeceased her in 2014, also at the age of 92.

Friends may call from 11 AM- Noon on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St. in Newark....

Mar 13, 2024

 Lancaster, Shirley A. 

NEWARK, NY:  Shirley Anne Lancaster born on July 2, 1952, in Corning, NY peacefully passed away on March 13, 2024, with her family by her side.

Shirley worked for many years at the Wayne County Department of Aging & Youth, and was proud of the services she provided to the aging.  Over the years Shirley was blessed to have...

Mar 8, 2024

Neil A. Finch

Newark— Neil A. Finch, 71, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Friends may join the family for a celebration at noon on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the American Legion Post #457, 1346 Rt-96, Phelps, NY 14532.

Neil was born in Clifton Springs the son of the late John and Thelma Finch Sr. He was...

Mar 1, 2024

Maurice E. Strobridge 

Newark--- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maurice E. Strobridge announce his peaceful passing at age 99. Maury was a practicing attorney and former Wayne County District Attorney and County Court Judge. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Jeanne. He was a devoted father of three children, Richard (Michele) of...

Feb 23, 2024

Donald E. Schiltz

Newark--- Donald E. Schiltz, 92, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

A graveside service will be held with Military Honors at 11 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Newark Cemetery, N. Main St. in Newark.

 Don was born in Newark, NY the son of the late Eugene and Mildred Spitler Schiltz He served his country in the US Air Force from 1950-1954. After...

Feb 18, 2024

Yolanda G. Stooks “Lonnie”

Newark----Yolanda G. Stooks “Lonnie”, 79, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Newark.

A Celebration of life will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Cornerstone Fellowship, 503 Murray St., Newark, NY.

Yolanda was born in New London CT., on January 18, 1945, the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Vezzose Green. Lonnie...

Feb 14, 2024

James J. Monje

Newark-- James J. Monje, 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Needham, MA.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at East Newark Cemetery.

 Jim was born in Newark, on December 12, 1933, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Brugge Monje. He graduated from Newark High School in 1953....