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OBITUARY: Thomas Peter Rath

OBITUARY: Thomas Peter Rath
Thomas Peter Rath, 33, had a smile that would light up a room. Unfortunately, that light was dimmed at the hands of others, and he left his family and friends behind on May 21st, 2023.   ... more
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Longtime CNY country radio host Becky Palmer from “Tom and Becky’ passes away from cancer

Longtime CNY country radio host Becky Palmer from "Tom and Becky' passes away from cancer
Longtime country radio host Becky Palmer, known for hosting the "Tom and Becky" morning show on B104.7 with Tom Owens, has passed away at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. Palmer, who ... more
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Local broadcasting legend Harold Weber passes away after lengthy battle with illness

Local radio legend Harold Weber passes away after lengthy battle with illness
Local radio legend and FingerLakes1.com broadcaster Harold Weber, of Seneca Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 10 after a lengthy battle with illness. His broadcast career, which began at WSFW in Seneca Falls in 1969, ... more
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Obituary: Joyce A. Klemann

OBITUARY: Connie Richardson, who gave her all to Seneca County passes away at 67
Joyce A. Klemann (Valder), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the "Mean and miserable" age of 86. She often joked with close friends ... more
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Memorial service announced for Geneva football coach Larry Guererri

Memorial service announced for Geneva football coach Larry Guererri
Friends, family, and community will gather to remember Geneva Varsity Football Coach Larry Guererri who passed away unexpectedly last week. Calling hours will happen Thursday at Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home from 1-4 p.m. A memorial service ... more
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Longtime Schuyler Sheriff Michael Maloney dies at 82

Longtime Schuyler Sheriff Michael Maloney dies at 82
Former Schuyler County Sheriff Michael Maloney has passed away at the age of 82. Maloney began his career in law enforcement in 1968 and was appointed undersheriff three years later. He would go on to ... more
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State trooper identified as victim in fatal drowning accident

State trooper identified as victim in fatal drowning accident
On Monday, Mar. 6, the Tioga County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of Norman O'Neil, an Endwell man who drowned in an accident at Alexander Pond in Newark Valley. O'Neil fell through the ice while ... more
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Funeral service set for 9-year-old who died in fatal Rt. 89 crash

Funeral service set for 9-year-old who died in fatal Rt. 89 crash
Funeral services have been set for the fourth grader who died in a car accident late last week. Ella Mae McLaughlin died from injuries after her mother lost control of the vehicle they were in ... more
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Seneca Falls teacher passes away unexpectedly: District offers support to students, staff

Seneca Falls teacher passes away unexpectedly: District offers support to students, staff
The Seneca Falls Central School District is mourning the loss of one of its newest teachers, Mary Ouderkirk, who passed away on Friday. A third-grade elementary school teacher, Ouderkirk was hired by the district in ... more
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World War II vet who called Penn Yan home passes away at 101

World War II vet who called Penn Yan home passes away at 101
Yates County residents are mourning the loss of World War II veteran Richard 'Dick' Gillespie. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 101. Dick was born in Fulton, NY on August 14, 1921 ... more
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Timothy Dean: Elmira Southside grad, former Seneca Falls resident and ACC wrestling champion passes away at 62

Timothy Dean: Elmira Southside grad, former Seneca Falls resident and ACC wrestling champion passes away at 62
Timothy Donald Dean, 62, passed away peacefully at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. surrounded by his loving family on Monday, (January 9, 2023). Tim was born in Elmira, N.Y. on May 26, 1962, to ... more
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Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78, reps say

Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78, reps say
Jeff Beck, one of the most iconic rock guitarists of the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 78. Beck's representative confirmed in a statement that the legendary musician died after contracting an illness ... more
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Calling hours for Macedon fire chief happening from 4-7 p.m.

Calling hours for Macedon Fire Chief Adam Weinstein. He passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day. It will be held at Murphy Funeral and Cremation Chapels in Macedon from 4-7 p.m. Weinstein was described as a ... more
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Longtime Canandaigua City Councilor Nick Cutri passes away days after resigning

Nick Cutri Canandaigua City Council in Cropped Group Photo
Longtime Canandaigua City Councilor Nick Cutri has passed away. City officials and community members mourned the loss of the steadfast supporter of Canandaigua over the last two days. City Councilor Nick Cutri He served the ... more
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Judy Coughlin, wife of legendary NFL coach Tom Coughlin, dies after lengthy battle with rare disease

Judy Coughlin and NFL coach Tom Coughlin
Judy Coughlin has died. The wife of two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin died following a lengthy health battle. She was 77-years-old. Tom Coughlin is a Waterloo native, and led the New York Giants to ... more
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Bloomfield veteran who served in three wars dies at 100

Richard Albert Lucas
A local veteran who served in three wars is being remembered for his service and love of family. Richard Albert Lucas, a Bloomfield resident, who served in three wars died on Friday, October 14th at ... more
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Former executive director of Smith Opera House passes away

Former executive director of Smith Opera House passes away
The former executive director of the Smith Opera House has passed away. Richard Erwin, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 25th, according to family members. Calling hours are taking place Friday from ... more
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OBITUARY: Richard Murney, 65, of Oswego

OBITUARY: Richard Murney, 65, of Oswego
Richard F. Murney, 65; of Oswego, NY passed suddenly Sunday, August 7th at his home. He was born in Waterloo, NY to the late George and Shirley (Lautenslager) Murney He has been a longtime resident ... more
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Reception commemorating life of Dr. Judith Pipher set for May 21

Reception commemorating life of Dr. Judith Pipher set for May 21
A reception honoring the life of Dr. Judith L. Pipher, an internationally acclaimed astronomer and National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee, will be held May 21, 2022 at the National Women’s Hall of Fame, 1 ... more
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