ROCHESTER/FLORIDA: Passed away quietly September 16, 2018 at the age of 90. Predeceased by his daughter Beverly and son Robert. Bernie is survived by his loving wife, Eileen of 48 years; her children and grandchildren;  his grandson Daniel Burke and granddaughter Jewell Burke; sister Alice Baker , brothers:  John, Clarence (Lorna), and Robert (Mary). A  WWII veteran,  Bernie served in the U.S.Army and was stationed in Japan.  He worked at Xerox Corp. until he retired.  For a time, he  and Eileen lived in the Rochester area, but then moved to Florida until his death. Friends are invited to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY for a funeral mass at 11:30a.m. Saturday, October 27. A  private interment with military honors will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be directed to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or to ASPCA at aspca.org. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com

SAVANNAH: Age 73, passed away at home on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his father, Earl (Ivy) Kellam; mother, Juanita (William) Snyder; brother, David; sister, Erlene Selarno. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Melody; children, Tina M. Kellam (Calvin) of Clyde, Paul O. Kellam (Erika) of Clyde, Anita S. Kellam (Scott) Zephyrhills, FL, Paul O. Donnelly of Savannah, Robert A. Donnelly (Tina) of Savannah; step-children, Paige M. Snyder (Jim) of Lyons, Jody L. Donnelly of Panama; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Sue) Kellam of Massachusetts. Friends and family are invited to call 3:00pm-6:00pm, Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at the Norton Funeral Home, 13081 W. Church St., Savannah, NY 13146. Where his funeral service will start promptly at 6:00pm. Reception to follow at the Clyde VFW, 26 Sodus St, Clyde, NY 14433. Interment with military honors will be 10:00am, Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 at Crusoe Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online a hsnorton.com

WOLCOTT/FAIRPORT: Age 42, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 20, 2018. Gregory was born April 13, 1976 in Rochester, a son to Marvin and Kathleen Kieliszak Cathy. He was a veteran of the Marines and was employed by the US Post Office in Fairport. He is survived by his parents; son, Sam Ward and his mother, Lee Ward; sister, Michelle (Andrew) Jason: 2 nephews, Cain Jason and Sihlus Jason; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Family and friends may call Saturday (Oct. 27) from 11 am to 2 pm at Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, 5025 Main St., North Rose, where a funeral service will follow at 2 pm. keysorfuneralhomes.com

PALMYRA: Died on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 89. Helene was born on June 30, 1929 in Englewood, NJ the daughter of Eugene and Dagny Bjornstad Weste. She was married to Robert F. Scribner on May 5, 1954. Helene was a longtime member of the women’s association of Western Presbyterian Church and a valued member and supporter of the church choir. She was an alumni of the University of Rochester and a member of Palmyra’s Kings Daughters. Helene had a long career in nursing and had served as the Director of Nursing for the Wayne County Nursing Home prior to retirement. Helene was predeceased by her husband Robert; daughter Kristine Magno and sister Dagny Crowley. She is survived by her son Kurt (Donna) Scribner; grandchildren Patrick T. (Lindsey Greketis) Magno and Zachary R. and Noah R. Scribner and great-grandchildren Amelia Kristine Magno and Henry Thomas Magno. Family and friends are invited to call from 5-7pm on Sunday, October 28 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 West Main Street, Palmyra. Burial will be at 10am on Monday, October 29 in Palmyra Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11am at Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra, 101 E. Main St. followed by a reception in fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the Choir Fund or the Church General Fund at Western Presbyterian Church. Online condolences @ rlyostfuneralhome.com

MARION: Age 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Marie was born July 4, 1940 in Richmond, NY, a daughter to late George and Dorothy Rice Hutchinson. She retired from Garlock Co. in Palmyra. Predeceased by her son, Lloyd E. Markel, Jr., grandson, Randy Markel, 3 siblings, Cora Davis, Frank Lang and Chuck Hutchinson. Survived by her husband, Gerald; 4 children, Tammy Egbert, Sandy Ayers, Scott Markel and Tiffany Markel; 3 grandchildren, Cristy Egbert, Jamie Liberty and Danielle Pacer; several great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson; brother, Edward Hutchinson, sister, Pat Parlett; several nieces, nephews and extended family. Family and friends may call Saturday (Oct. 27) from 2 to 4:30 pm at Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, where a funeral service will follow at 4:30 pm. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery at a later date. Contributions may be made to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY  14623 in Marie’s memory. keysorfuneralhomes.com

CANANDAIGUA: Frances Maria Walton, 97, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at MM Ewing Center in Canandaigua, NY. Frances was born the daughter of the late Stefano and Maryanna (Gualtiere) Marra on Sunday, May 29, 1921, in Ferrozzano, Italy. Frances was a homemaker and raised 6 children.  She enjoyed cooking and baking for all occasions. Frances and her husband Richard enjoyed square dancing. Frances will be remembered by her children, Rick (Debbie) Walton, Ethel (Lenny) Castle, Kenneth (Gayle) Walton, Jean (George) Whittaker, Judy Walton, and Mary Ann (Michael) Nielson; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lena Marra. Frances was predeceased by her Husband, Richard Walton; brothers, Frank and Jim Marra. At the request of the family, all services will be private. Please join the family on Saturday (Oct. 27th) at 1:00 PM at Farmington Fire Station Number 1, 135 Hook Road, Farmington, NY 14425 for a reception. In lieu of flowers donations in Frances’ memory may be made to the MM Ewing Center, 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting halstedpatrickfuneralhome.com

NEWARK: Edna Elizabeth Keukelaar, 95, passed away on Tuesday (October 23, 2018) at the home of her loving daughter, surrounded by her family. Edna was born on August 27, 1923 the daughter of the late Harry and Lucia Lane O’Brien.  She was a lifelong resident of Newark and loved her daily walks.  She was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Edna is survived by three daughters, Kathryn (John) Dibert, Susan (Clifford) Jones and Judith (Edward) Ross; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; two sisters Pauline Thurston, and Doris Piechota; many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husbands John Keukelaar and LaVerne Chatfield; three sisters Flossie, Hazel and Ethel. Rest in peace Edna, you will be sadly missed by all. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in the East Newark Cemetery. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com

WALWORTH: Passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the age of 74. Bill was born in Plattsburgh, NY on July 28, 1944 to the late Lena “Rivers” and Augustus Anagnos. He is predeceased by his siblings Beverly, Dick and Augustus. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Anagnos; daughter, Lisa (Chris) Podgorski; sons, Michael and Kevin Anagnos; grandchildren, Bryan, Eric, Kayla and Carlie; sister, Shirley Curry; brother, Jim Anagnos; several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Bill adored his grandchildren and enjoyed making them laugh.  He was employed by Wegman’s Foods as a baker for 35 years. He had been a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He had coached soccer and baseball when his children were young and had also been a boy scout leader. Bill was an avid outdoors man.  He enjoyed camping in the Thousand Islands, and especially at Sampson State Park on Seneca Lake. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing and had participated in the Seneca Lake Fishing Derby for more than forty years. He loved his Trophy fishing boat. Bill will be missed by all who knew him but remembered fondly. Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1040 State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502; where a celebration of Bill’s life will follow at 3PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider a donation to a go fund me account that is being established to offset the large medical expenses that built up over the duration of Bill’s health struggles that required extensive medical care and treatment. To leave a condolence, light a candle, or upload a photo, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.

 WILLIAMSON: Passed October 21, 2018 at age 61 after enduring 2 years of indignities from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

SODUS/NEWARK: Amber Monique Washburn, 24 and Joshua Edwin Niles, 28 entered eternal rest Monday, October 22, 2018, holding hands as they did in life. Amber was born the daughter of Christopher and Marsha (Sawyer) Washburn on Saturday, July 16, 1994, in Sodus, NY. Josh was born the son of Gene P. and Barbara (Koch) Niles on Saturday, January 27, 1990, in Canandaigua, NY.  Both attended Newark High School. Amber was a devoted mom and step-mom. She loved the outdoors and gardening. She always was looking to learn new things. Her main employer was Wegmans in Newark where she worked in the Bakery Department. She attended Cross Creek Church with her parents. Josh was the proprietor of Niles’ Landscaping. He enjoyed working on machinery, lawnmowers and snowblowers. He enjoyed the outdoors and cooking. Together, they loved the three children and making a home for all of them. They will be remembered by their children, Joshua Jr., Gabriella and Bently; Amber’s parents, Chris and Marsha Washburn; Josh’s parents Gene P. Jr., and Barbara Niles; Amber’s sister, Angeline (Jason) VanHalle; Josh’s brothers and sisters, Bradley (Nicole) Niles, Kenneth (Ingrid) Niles, Randi (Antwione) Williams, Andrea (Dan) Kephart, Shannon (Bryan) Bray, Nicole (Scott) Gunkel, and Amanda Niles (Cody Carr); Amber’s maternal grandmother, Janice Sawyer; paternal grandparents, Dawn (Richard) Wilcox; Josh’s paternal grandmother, Barbara Niles; both had many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Amber was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Phillip Sawyer; paternal grandfather, Clinton Washburn; Josh was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Edwin, and Martha Koch; paternal grandfather, Gene P. Niles Sr. Family will greet friends on Saturday (Oct. 27) from 12 to 3:30 PM at the Cross Creek Church, 3700 State Route 31, Palmyra. A celebration of their life will follow calling at 4 PM at the church. A reception will follow at the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department, if you wish to help, please bring a dish to pass. In memory of Amber and Josh, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Autism Council of Rochester, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester, NY 14623. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com

SOUTH BUTLER: Age 88, passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2018. He was predeceased by many brothers and sisters; and son, Daryl. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Linda Rose of Florida, Ronald Rose of Savannah, Mark (Pamela) Rose of Savannah; daughter-in-law, Johanna Rose of Savannah; step-children, Mike (Karen) Kelley of Weedsport, Christina (Thomas) Studley of Palmyra, Jeffery (Nancy) Kelley of Ontario, James (Robin Griffiths) Kelley of Martville; 8 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Robinson of N. Rose, Wanda Fellows of Rochester, Beatrice Champlin of Ohio, Marian (Scott) Sutherland of Rose; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends and family are invited to call 4:00pm-6:00pm, Monday, October 29th at the Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St., Wolcott, NY 14590. Where funeral services will start promptly at 6:00pm. Interment at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be expressed at .hsnorton.com

WILLIAMSON: Passed peacefully on (Thursday) October 25, 2018 at age 76. Predeceased by his parents: Orald and Jane Brunswick; sister: Nancy Brunswick. Bill was an avid outdoors man who loved fishing and hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, June; sons: Billy (Christine) Grosodonia and Jason Brunswick; daughter: Cherie (Bob) Potter; step-daughter: Melissa (Lynwood) Toor; 9 grandchildren; sisters: Linda (Don) Hedderick and Susan Clements; brother: Bobby (Robin) Brunswick; sisters in law: Linda (Doug) Julius, Becky (Harry) Hilbert and Gail (Bill) Drapper; many extended family members and friends. Calling hours will be held on (Wednesday) October 31, 2018 from 5-7pm at Young Funeral Home.  A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on (Thursday) November 1, 2018 at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church of Williamson. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com

SODUS: Age 72, passed away on October 24th, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Colon Cancer. He was born in Adams Center, New York on 9/13/46 to parents Mildred and Robert Snyder. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Linda Schrader. He moved to the Sodus area, where he lived for 54 years. He is survived by his wife and partner of 25 years, Donna Snyder, beloved dog Sadie, brother Randy Snyder of Winter Garden, Florida, his children, Sam (Lourdes) Snyder Jr., Sandra (Charles) Young, Stacy (David) Morse, Tara Snyder, and Adam (April) Snyder. He is also survived by three step daughters, Tammy Thrash, Lisa Thrash, and Lisa Fraley. He has eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren. Sam worked for the Hanson Aggregate Company as a welder and heavy equipment operator for forty years.  He was a lifelong volunteer firefighter and Commissioner for the Wallington Fire Department. He was member of the Wolcott Elks Club for over 30 years. Sam was an avid fisherman, hunter, licensed gunsmith, agate, and coin collector. The family wishes to thank his dedicated and caring caregivers at Rochester General Hospital, especially at the Lipson Cancer Center and wings 5200 and 5500. Friends and family are invited to call 12:00pm-3:00pm, Sunday, October 28th at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus, NY 14551. Where funeral services will be held promptly at 3:00pm. The family invites everyone to the Wallington Fire Dept. after the service for a time of remembrance and refreshments starting at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Wallington Fire Dept., P.O. Box 57 7863 Ridge Road, Wallington, NY 14551 or Lipson Cancer And Blood Center, 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621.Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be expressed at hsnorton.com. 

WOLCOTT: Age 65, died unexpectedly at home, Sunday, October 21, 2018. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Roger) Weishaar-Peabody of Wayland and her children, Catherine, Alora, Dakota and Kaleb, then Amanda (Lance Purdy) Meyers of Wolcott, Jennifer Patterson of Rochester; sisters, JoAnn Weishaar of Victor, Alice Juby of Walworth; close friends, Randy Wright of Wolcott, Andy Wologievicz of Naples; longtime friend, Katherine Schmidt of Rochester; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Owen Weishaar and Blanche Kase-Weishaar of Rochester. He was a loving father, brother and friend. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a chef prior to becoming disabled and was an animal lover who rescued dog’s when needed. Friends and family are invited to attend a “Celebration of Life”  at 3:00pm, Sunday, November 11th at the Wolcott American Legion, Post #881, 10675 Ridge Rd, Wolcott, NY 14590. Contributions may be made in his memory to Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450.

TULLY: Age 83 years, passed away after a long illness on October 23, 2018 in Syracuse, NY. Ruth was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, George O. Cook of Otisco, NY; her daughter, Nancy (Cook) Lajoie, of Tully, NY; her son Ronald (Cindy) Cook of Holland, PA; her granddaughter Andrea Lajoie of Hector, NY; her granddaughter Melissa (Paul) Woodward of Collegeville, PA; her granddaughter Danielle Cook of Holland, PA; her sister Esther (Nevelezer) Deys of Palmyra, NY. Ruth is best known for her welcoming smile behind the counter of Cook’s Recreation in Otsico, NY, where she worked during her retirement years with her husband George Cook. Previously, Ruth was employed by the Tully Central School District as the District Treasurer. To her family, she was the warm heart that offered love and care to everyone. Ruth loved to sing, play with her grandchildren, host family dinners, and rock on her patio swing in the backyard. Calling hours will be held at Hartwell Funeral Home in Tully, NY on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. There will be a private funeral and burial on Monday October 29, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to support Alzheimers and Dementia research and family support groups. 

PALMYRA: George was born on November 15, 1927 and died on October 25, 2018 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. He was a current resident of the Wayne County Nursing Home.  George attended East Palmyra Grade School and the Newark Central School District. After graduating he served in the United States Army and drove a tank in World War II. He was a member of the Excalibur’s Drum Corp of Palmyra and the Palmyra Masonic Lodge and founder/president of the Snow-Drifters Snowmobile Club.  George was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Margaret; twin brother, Gene (Marge) Tilburg, and his beloved dogs, Daisy, Patches and Mickey. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Sadler) Tilburg; daughter, Julie (Jerry) Locey of Macedon, NY; sister, Carol (Dean) Jordan of Victor, NY; grandchildren, Jessica and Jeffrey Locey; several nieces and nephews.  Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation on Sunday (October 28) from 2-5 PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, NY 14522, where George’s funeral service will be held on Monday (October 29) at 10 AM.  Interment in Palmyra Village Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.  

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  Marc Molinaro did not want to run for governor. At least not at first.

“It’s just not the right time,” he wrote in an email to supporters in January announcing he would stay out of the race.

The 42-year-old moderate Republican cited his family and his current position as county executive in Dutchess County. He could have also listed a few other reasons not to run: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his re-election war chest, and a Democratic base eager to punish Republicans for President Donald Trump.

In less than two weeks Molinaro will find out whether his initial reluctance was well-founded, or whether he can buck the odds, the polls and an overwhelming financial disadvantage to take down a popular two-term Democratic incumbent in what many presume will be a Democratic year.

“I’m running for governor of the state of New York because there are ordinary people who don’t have a voice,” Molinaro said during a campaign stop in Albany last week. “And the reason they don’t have a voice is because this state government, and I blame both parties for generations, has ignored them and allowed government to be about them.”

Molinaro was the youngest mayor in the country when he was elected mayor of his hometown of Tivoli at age 19. He talks about growing up in a working-class family that relied on food stamps to get by. In person he’s affable, with a telegenic young family.

For Republicans eager to win their first statewide office in New York in 16 years, Molinaro brings a lot of potential to the race. He’s a former state lawmaker who has twice been elected leader of a county with more Democrats than Republicans. It’s a recipe they hope he can replicate on a grander scale in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 2 to 1.

Enter Cuomo. The son of the late Gov. Mario Cuomo, he’s also a former U.S. housing secretary and a former New York attorney general who doesn’t exactly have to worry about name recognition. He’s also a prodigious fundraiser who in September easily dispatched a spirited primary challenge from the left from former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon.

While Molinaro sought to make the race about taxes, crumbling infrastructure and rampant corruption in Albany, Cuomo touted accomplishments such as same-sex marriage, gun control, paid family leave, free state tuition at public colleges and major renovations at New York City airports and rail stations. And he immediately tried to frame the race around the commander-in-chief, mocking Molinaro as a “Trump Mini-me” and linking him to the president’s views on immigration, health care and women.

“He is an extreme conservative,” Cuomo said on New York City radio last week. “There is no substance from him. It’s all ad hominem attacks, it’s all nasty, and it’s all this ultra-conservative diatribe. Anti-woman, anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-diversity.”

Molinaro says he didn’t vote for Trump in 2016 and instead penciled in the name of Chris Gibson, a well-liked former congressman who many Republicans had hoped would challenge Cuomo this year.

During a particularly nasty debate Tuesday, Cuomo demanded that Molinaro say whether he supports the president; Molinaro credited the president’s handling of the economy but declined to answer Cuomo’s question. He noted that Cuomo and Trump have known each other for decades, and that Trump donated to Cuomo’s campaigns years ago.

Polls suggest it’s Cuomo’s race to lose. A head-to-head Quinnipiac University survey released last week found the incumbent is beating Molinaro by 23 percentage points. A Siena College poll this month gave Cuomo a similar lead even when Libertarian Larry Sharpe, independent Stephanie Miner and Green Party nominee Howie Hawkins were included.

The polls find that Cuomo leads among women, minorities, independents and, critically, residents in both New York City and its suburbs. Molinaro outperforms Cuomo when it comes to upstate voters.

Molinaro’s biggest challenge may be name recognition. The Quinnipiac poll found that 48 percent of likely voters surveyed haven’t heard enough about him to form an opinion.

“You can’t win unless people know who you are,” said Luke Perry, a professor and political scientist at Utica College who noted that’s just one of the challenges facing Molinaro. “Cuomo has tried to nationalize the race and I think that’s been effective. … In another political climate his chances would be higher.”

Imagine it’s 1991. For some of you, imagine it’s January 28, 1991. You may have lived it. This writer did.

You just woke up from the nightmare that ended a dream season. Only, it wasn’t a dream. And you were looking for a silver lining for the near miss that cost the Buffalo Bills their only Super Bowl championship.

One of those things you’ll tell yourself is, ‘mayyybe it’s better to lose one, that way they’ll stay hungry for next year.’ Or, ‘This is a great team. There will be plenty of chances.’

Yeah. Just like Miami Dolphins fans believed after losing Super Bowl XIX to the 49ers.

Then imagine Miss Cleo looking into your Bills future. The good Miss Cleo. The TV Miss Cleo. Not the income tax-evading psychic who didn’t see the IRS in her tarot cards.

And what she has to say will spook you.

It may as well be October 31, 1991.

The Bills will, indeed, go back to the Super Bowl. Three more times, in fact. In a row, too. But, teams like the then lowly New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, LA Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and two cities that didn’t even have franchises all will hoist Lombardi trophies and host parades before this AFC powerhouse ever will, if they ever will.

That there would be no replacement for Jim Kelly for at least two decades (maybe longer.), and that the only QB from the 1983 draft class who would win a title and break the AFC’s 16-year drought would do it the year after Kelly retired. Twice.

That they would fire the greatest general manager in team history in the midst of their Super run…

That the franchise’s greatest rusher–the smiling, camera-loving, autograph-signing, affable, gregarious OJ Simpson–would commit the country’s most infamous crime and be at the center of the biggest trial in history…

That the team’s owner would get old and paranoid and cheap and single-handedly prolong a curse of loserdom…

That the team would play home games in Toronto, that marketing gurus and team treasurers would be commandeered to make football decisions…

That the man whose defense stifled the Bills’ best chance at a Super Bowl would return in the form of a Jets defensive coordinator and do it to a then-CFL quarterback (a super phony named Flutie) and then again put a hex on the Bills and the rest of the NFL with five Super Bowl wins in eight appearances behind a passer drafted in the sixth-round…

See, whether it was the aftermath of Wide Right, or the following Halloween, given the state of the NFL then, when the Patriots, Colts, Bengals, Bucs, Rams,  Jets took turns drafting at or near the top, you’d think there would be no way this Buffalo Bills franchise would implode to those ghoulish depths while a handful of teams who couldn’t get anything right would be resurrected (well, the Jets almost were and the Bengals are much better off than what they were).

The truth is, the Bills are those teams.

They are the Rod Rust/Dick McPherson Patriots.

They are the Bruce Coslett/Pete Carroll/Rich Kotite Jets.

They are the “Bungles.”

They are the Lindy Infante Packers. The pre-and-post Ravens Browns. The Jim Everett Rams. The Jeff George Colts. The Vinnie Testaverde Yuccs.

They’re just dressed like Bills.

Meanwhile, today’s Patriots, Chiefs, Rams, Saints, and even the Falcons resemble those Bills teams that featured a guy like Thurman Thomas, who’s hours away from getting his number 34 retired.

He may be the last one in Bills history to receive that honor.

Scary, huh?

Meanwhile, while the rest of the league’s head coaches trick opposing defenses by treating their fans and signal-callers to aerial assaults that would make Kelly, Dan Marino and John Elway jealous, the Bills are coached by the ground-and-pound-your-head-against-the-Wall-of-Fame Sean McDermott.

You know: The guy who insults his fans intelligence in interviews, depriving them of the party, like Jehovah’s Witnesses kids looking out their windows every 10/31…

Different warden; same punishment.

Josh Allen will be back next year and the suffering will continue. In 2019, the Bills may be bad enough to select either Tua Tagavailoa from Alabama (the so-called next Steve Young), or Oregon’s Justin Herbert, who may stay in school one more year.

Hopefully, someone will be hired to fix the problem and finally get it right after hitching their wagons to the draft’s version of Mr. Hyde.

Yeah. Hopefully.

But, that would require a full-out implosion for the next 25 games, and nothing less. And that’s combined with the understanding that Allen isn’t the guy, and that the team finds the right people to get the quarterback right.

Scary, ain’t it?

Veronica E. Guszcza

State Police, in conjunction with the Wayne County District Attorney’s office reported the arrest on Monday (10/22) of Veronica E. Guszcza, age 25, formerly of Leeward Circle in Walworth.

Guszcza was first arrested for Driving While Intoxicated by Macedon Police and convicted in 2013.

Guszcza was arrested again by State Police in June of 2017, after a complaint of an erratic driver on Waterford Road in Walworth and found passed out in her driveway in a smashed up car with a flat tire. She was again arrested and indicted for Felony DWI.

Guszcza fled to Coconut Creek, Florida and was located and arrested on October 4 and eventually extradited to Wayne County. She was arraigned in County Court and remanded to jail on No Bail. She appeared in County Court on Wednesday (10/24) where her bail was reduced to $2500 cash/$5000 bond to reappear in County Court on January 9, 2019.