In defense of my cell phone…
In his column this week, my husband Ron gave a long tyrade on why he hates, and does not use, a cell phone. Here is why I do… My husband asks: “What time is the play/show/game/movie?” I can find the...
View ArticleThumbs Up, Thumps Down
Thumbs up to Peyton Manning for going out on top. I’m glad that a player like Manning got one more chance to play in the big game and leave the game with no regrets. Hopefully, he’ll skip the Favre...
View ArticleHerman, Harold R.
EAST PALMYRA/PORT GIBSON: Harold passed away on February 9, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1937 to the late William and Elsie Herman. He is predeceased by his companion of 37 years, Jean Kranz....
View ArticleWayne County Wrestlers Advance to SuperSectional State Qualifier
The Section V, Class BBB/BB1 wrestling championships were held on February 6 and 7. The top six finishers in each weight class moved on to compete in the state qualifying tournament at SUNY Brockport...
View ArticleThe Independent Pharmacy Holding Out…Holding On
In the past, it wasn’t uncommon for communities to have both an independent primary care physician and an independent pharmacist. Over the years though, many primary care practices have been acquired...
View ArticleNewark woman charged with theft of cans of compressed air for inhaling
It is nothing new to police and health officials and the danger it can cause is clearly printed on the cans by manufacturers. Regardless of the health risks, it does not stop people from buying, or...
View ArticleRamsey, Francis Carol
Marion: Peacefully entered into rest with her family around her on February 9, 2016 at the age of 82. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John W. Ramsey, Jr. (Jay); sons, John W. III...
View ArticleSchram, Bernard H.
LYONS: Age 84, of New Pre-Emption Rd., passed away, Saturday, February 13, 2016. Bernard was born April 29, 1931 in Clifton Springs, a son to late William and Minnie Finewood Schram. He was predeceased...
View ArticleSpencer, Lynn P.
PALMYRA: Died on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 65. Lynn is survived by her daughter Llisa Spencer; sister Diana Kelly; brother Steve Almond; grandchildren Samantha, Lindsey and Joseph Card...
View ArticleBonetti, Anthony “Tony”
MARION: Passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2016 at the age of 74. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Carmella. Survived by his loving wife of 50 yrs, Kay; his daughter, Diana Renee (David)...
View ArticleRugenstein, Todd J.
PALMYRA: Entered into rest suddenly February 14, 2016 at his home in Palmyra. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Joyce. He is survived by his sisters, Janet Miess of Davie FL.; Kim Rugenstein of...
View ArticlePodaski, Robert A.
LYONS: Age 65, of Old State Route 31, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Pines of Peace in Ontario. Bob was born November 14, 1950 in Bronx, NY, a son to Joseph and Anna McDonough Podaski. He is...
View ArticleCalviera, Victor J.
NEWARK: On Feb. 16, 2016 at age 81. Mr. Calviera was born on December 30, 1934 in Newark, the son of the late Peter John and Pauline Morganti Calviera. He was a graduate of Newark High School and the...
View ArticleDeSain, Nancy Ann
VENICE, FL/LYONS: Age 79, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Friday, February 12, 2016. Nancy was born on October 11, 1936, in Schenectady, daughter of the late Gino and Lena...
View ArticleSkeels, Lester F.
PALMYRA: Died on Thurs., Feb. 18, 2016 at the age of 88. Les was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Palmyra VFW and the James R. Hickey American Legion Post 120....
View ArticleCrum, Jean E.
MARION: Entered into rest on February 15, 2016 at the age of 63. Predeceased by her mother, Janett Sharp; son in law, Richard Abbey;. Survived by her husband, Daniel, daughter, Jennifer Jo Abbey of...
View ArticleFrank, Jacob E. “Jake”
NEWARK/LYONS: Age 82, died Wednesday (February 17, 2016) at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mr. Frank was born on January 8, 1934 in Phelps the son of the late Elmer and Lucille Orbaker Frank. He...
View ArticleTellier, Hazel M.
Newark/Hammondsport: Age 87, died Thursday (February 18, 2016) at her home in Lyons. Hazel was born on May 18, 1928 in Newark, the daughter of the late William and Ada Hinkley Tellier. She was a 1947...
View ArticlePalone, Beverly Ann
LYONS: Age 75 of Lasher Road died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the House of John in Clifton Springs. Bev was born in Palmyra November 27, 1940, daughter of Lewis and Louise Dickinson. Survived by her...
View ArticleGlory Days
It’s sectional time for winter sports and I get a little nostalgic every time I cover a game. It brings me back to old high school sport memories. I was a three-sport athlete….which would be an...
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