Hornell, New York

Barbara M. “Barb” Makeley – 83 – died Monday evening (January 12, 2026) at the Maple City Rehab Nursing Facility (formerly Hornell Gardens) where she had resided for the past four years.

Surviving are six children, David (Debbie) Jones, Jerry Jones, Jennifer Cotton, Jim Perry, Dale Perry and Bill Perry.

At Barb’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience or the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Barb’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Wayland, New York

Karen A. “Kimmy” Tuttle – 70 – formerly of Wayland, NY, died Monday afternoon (January 12, 2026) at the Maple City Rehab Nursing Facility (formerly Hornell Gardens), where she had resided for the past two years.

Born in Canandaigua, NY on June 28, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert & Martha (Lapham) Willson.

Kimmy grew up in the Honeoye Falls / Conesus area and was a graduate of Livonia High School (class of 1973). She resided in Mt. Morris for about 20 years and lived in Colorado for several years. After returning from Colorado, Kimmy lived in Wayland for about 9 years.

She had been employed as a bus driver for ARC in Mt. Morris, NY.  A self-proclaimed “home body”, Kimmy enjoyed arts & crafts, sewing, painting and making
beautiful hand-made ornaments.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Tuttle; her sister, Cindy Johnston and her brother, Wally Willson.

Surviving are her twin sister, Katherine “Kate” Willson of Wayland; several nieces & nephews, including Andrea Burns of Rochester, Amanda Burns of Rochester and Rusty Johnston of Rochester; along with her great-niece, Elizabeth Nassivera.

At Kimmy’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Kimmy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Hornell, New York

Our loss was Heaven’s gain when “Our Little Angel” was called by Our Lord to join Him for eternity in Paradise.

Precious baby boy of Jessica Miller & Jeremiah Cartella was born into the “Arms of Angels” on January 8, 2026 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY.

Although he never spent any time with us on earth, he was very much loved and touched many lives.

Waiting to greet him at Heaven’s Gates are his maternal grandfather, Harold Miller and his paternal grandfather, Joseph Cartella.

In addition to his parents, Jessica & Jeremiah, survivors include his sister, Julia Lowery; his brother, Jackson Cartella; his maternal grandmother, Denise Miller; his paternal grandmother, Heidi Jamison.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Bath, New York

Betty A. Snell – 87 – of 5800 Turnpike Road, Bath, NY died Friday afternoon (January 9, 2026) at her home, following a long illness.

Born in Bath, NY on February 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Kenneth & Nellie (Sprague) Snell.

Betty grew up in Bath and was a graduate of Bath-Haverling High School (class of 1956).  She was employed for about 15 years as a secretary for the Steuben County Planning Board and later the Steuben County Welfare Department.  For over 20 years, Betty served as an Executive Secretary for the New York State BOCES Program and later as a part-time substitute teacher BOCES Wildwood Career Center in Hornell and the BOCES Career Center in Coopers Plains, NY.

In her younger years, Betty was a member of the Baptist Grange and in recent years was a member of the International Order of Kings Daughters & Sons (IOKDS), a non-denominational charitable Christian organization.

She enjoyed bird-watching & bird-appreciation and loved reading and also enjoyed working on cross-word puzzles.  She had a deep love of cats and, throughout the years owned and cared for countless feline-friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Snell and her sister, Doris Copp.

Surviving are her son, Paul (Rebekah Bishop) Snell of Bath, NY.

At Betty’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Hornell, New York

Nicholas A. “Nick” Arce – 32 – of 456 Bennett Parkway, Hornell died Saturday (December 27, 2025) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.

Born in Allentown, PA on December 28, 1992, and was the son of Joseph Arce and Anita (DeMarco) Arce and the step-son of Steven Smith.

Nick’s family resided in Ulysses, PA but moved to the Hornell area when Nick was about 3 years old.   He attended Hornell High School and later earned his General Educational Diploma (GED).

Affectionately known as “Narce” to his friends, was a self-employed painter who painted both interior & exterior homes.  He also worked for several “House Flippers” in the Rochester area.

In his younger years, Nick was very into collecting Pokémon cards and was an excellent “Video Gamer,” who often played against world-wide competition.  He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing in streams, creeks & lakes.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Arce who died in 2019.

Surviving are his step-dad, Steven Smith of Canisteo; 3 brothers, Anthony “Tony” Arce of Allentown, PA, Joseph “Joe” Arce of Canisteo and Tyler (Hannah) Smith of Scottsdale, AZ; several aunts, uncles & cousins.

At Nick’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Nick’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY  14843

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Hornell, NY / Clifton Park, NY

Lawrence J. “Larry” Gleason, 87, of Clifton Park, NY died Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a long illness.

Born in Hornell, NY on July 26, 1938, he was the son of James V. and Mildred Hyland Gleason of Hornell.

He was a resident of Hornell for most of his life before moving to Canandaigua and Clifton Park. Larry was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School (class of 1956) and later attended Alfred State College. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Army Reserves for six years.

Larry completed a 37-year career with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), District 6, working as an engineering tech and soils supervisor. During this time, he formed close friendships with several of his coworkers that lasted the rest of his life.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish at St. Ann’s and had been a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. Larry was also a member of St. Mary’s Church while living in Canandaigua. He had been a member of the Hornell Knights of Columbus as a 4th Degree Knight; the Hornell Association, and the Canandaigua American Legion.

Larry was an avid hunter and golfer. He especially treasured the times he spent hunting with his son. He played golf most of his adult life and spent many winters in Florida playing golf. One of his greatest joys was boating and fishing on Canandaigua Lake with his family, especially his grandchildren. Tubing with them on ‘Big Mable’ was the highlight of the summer. Larry even rode with them in his early eighties. He was one of the four founders of the Hornell Vince Lombardi Youth Football and Cheerleading, and served as treasurer for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Trooper Lawrence P. Gleason; his brother and sister-in-law James and Linda Gleason; two ‘sisters,’ Eileen Gleason Connors and Ann Gleason Smith; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Carol Stone; brother-in-law John McGregor; and special friends, John Tobin and Bill McMordie.

Larry was married 59 years to Rosemary Stone Gleason who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Tracy Kneer of Endwell, NY and Shannon (James) Kuhn of Clifton Park, NY; four grandchildren, Lauren Kneer, Patrick Kneer, Larry Kuhn, and Nate Kuhn; sister-in-law Kathleen McGregor; nieces and nephews; special friends, Rich Rauber, Ray and Maddie Capuano, Caryl Ann Gershbash, Audrey and Ralph Blum, and George and Colleen Kenyon.

Larry will be remembered for the legacy he leaves behind of how to be a great son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will also be remembered for his keen sense of humor and engaging smile. Being that he was very social, he loved a party. Getting together with family and friends was a significant part of his life.

There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday (January 2, 2026) at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, 27 Erie Avenue, Hornell, NY. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Larry’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to The Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Donation forms will be available at St. Ann’s Church.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Hornell, NY  /  Rochester, NY

Charles A. “Chuck” Kaye – 74 – formerly of Rochester, NY, died early Friday morning December 26, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 4, 1951, he was the son of Peter & Aphrodite “Dotty” (Gerogiannis) Katsafouros.

Chuck grew up in Brooklyn, NY & New Jersey and eventually his family moved to Penfield, NY.  He was a graduate of Penfield High School (class of 1968) and later graduated from Alleghany College in Meadville, PA.  He received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Rochester in 1977.

He was employed for many years as a financial & budget analyst for Eastman Kodak in Rochester and later for the Rochester City School District.  He retired in 2013.

In his younger years, after earning his private pilot’s license, Chuck enjoyed flying small airplanes.  He enjoyed golf and was an avid New York Yankees fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Diane Odenbach.

Surviving are 2 sons, Alexander Kaye and Adam Kaye of Rochester, NY and a daughter, Veronica Kaye of Philadelphia.

At Chuck’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Chuck’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.

Hornell, New York

Ann Marie (Wilcox) Cudoni – 70 – of 58 Fulton St., Hornell, died Wednesday morning (December 24, 2025) at St. James Hospital, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on November 9, 1955, she was the daughter of John & Elizabeth (O’Loughlin) Wilcox.

Ann Marie grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and later Hornell High School (class of 1974).  For several years she had been employed as an optician’s assistant at the former Guarglia’s Opticians in Hornell.  Ann Marie also worked at ACES Dining Hall at Alfred State University (SUNY Alfred) and most recently as an optician’s assistant at the Vision Center at Wal-Mart in Hornell.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church where she was a former member of the St. Ann’s Choir.  Ann Marie was also a member of the Hornell Moose Lodge.  She enjoyed knitting & crocheting and was proud of the many beautiful Afghans and other items that she created and gave to family & friends.

Ann Marie enjoyed traveling and taking vacations (usually with her sister) and visiting different locations throughout the United States and Canada.  She had a deep love of animals and throughout the years had several dogs & cats that he made part of her family.  She also loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills — especially during the Super Bowl years.

In addition to her parents, Ann Marie was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Wilcox; her granddaughter, Savanna Rose Dugo-Coots; her niece, Erin Carey; and her nephew, Andrew Wilcox.

Surviving are her daughter, Alicia Dugo of Hornell; her son, Benjamin Dugo II of Hornell; her former husband, Ben Dugo; 2 brothers, Stephen Wilcox of Hornell and Dennis (Peggy) Wilcox of Rochester; her sister, Sarah Wilcox-Carey of Tampa, FL; 3 grandchildren, Kaylee (Bryant) Rivera, Dylan (Myah VanOrder) Coots and Clayton Coots; 4 great-grandchildren, Sandra Henshaw, Matilda Coots, Amelia Rivera and Oliver Rivera; her nieces & nephews, Abby, Stephanie, Alana, Emma, Barbara, John & Graham.  Ann Marie will also be sadly missed by her canine-companion, “Louie.”

At Ann Marie’s request there will be no calling hours. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Hornell Moose Lodge in Hornell.  All are welcome to come and share a story or memory of Ann Marie’s beautiful life.  

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Ann Marie’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY  14843.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com 

Hornell, NY

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Crist passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 74.

A resident of Hornell, Kathy was born on July 9, 1951 to Lucille and Robert House, the middle of her two siblings.

Sharp-witted and thoughtful, Kathy was an avid collector of jewelry, antiques, and decorations. She spent her days putting together puzzles and watching birds, playing Euchre and Bridge, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. Kathy was known for her incredible memory of the past, her sarcasm and sense of humor, and her one-of-a-kind laugh.

She is survived by her partner of nearly 50 years, Melvin Gay; one sister, Cheryl Lussier; one brother, Thomas House; four children, Christopher (Aya) Crist, Erin (Paul) Laffrenzen, Justen (Katherine) Gay, and Keegan Gay; 7 grandchildren, Riley, Allegra, Daynen, Caidan, Emma, Eli, and Elizabeth. Kathy was predeceased by two children, Devin and Angharad.

Kathy graduated from Hornell High School and was a member of the Hornell Association, American Legion, VFW, and the Moose Lodge. She was also former Sr. Regent of the Moose.

A celebration of life will be held on her birthday, July 9, 2026, with arrangements to be made in the coming months.  Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hornell Humane Society by visiting https://www.hornellanimalshelter.org/.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.

Hornell, New York

Joseph C. “Muzzy” DiCosimo, 92 of Hornell, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. James Hospital surrounded by people who loved him.

Muzzy was the youngest child of Augusto and Mary (Catania) DiCosimo and the brother of Augie DiCosimo (Darlene), Tony DiCosimo (Gert), Nuncio “Bute” DiCosimo (Mary), Jenny Zarvis (George), Margaret Stevens (Art) and Marion Capo (Frank) all who predeceased him. Muzzy was also predeceased by his mother- and father-in-law, Antonio and Carmella Colomaio and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Maggie and Tony Montemarano, Harold Robbins, Peter and Betty Colomaio, Matt and Mary Colomaio and Ezio Fiacco.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosie (Colomaio) DiCosimo; son, Joseph DiCosimo and his wife Elizabeth; and the granddaughter he adored, Adriana; as well as sisters-in-law Helen Robbins and Mary Fiacco; many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Johnny.

Muzzy was a 1952 graduate of Hornell High School and a member of the United States Army, serving as a prison guard in Dachau, Germany during the Korean War.  During his time in the Army he attained the rank of Corporal and received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal as well as being an Army sharpshooter.  Upon his honorable discharge in 1955, Muzzy moved to Los Angeles, California where he became a Master Barber, a trade he would practice for nearly 70 years.

In addition to barbering, Muzzy and his brother Nuncio “Bute” owned and operated Margaret’s Grocery Store, serving the east side of Hornell from 1965-1988.  Generations of kids spent countless hours at Margaret’s drinking Coke out of glass bottles and buying candy with their pennies.  Upon Bute’s retirement in 1988, Muzzy returned to barbering, opening Muzzy’s Barbershop in Hornell.  He retired in 2024 at age 92.

Muzzy loved nothing more than a game of Craps at a casino, NFL football and a “good dish of spaghetti.”  He was a devout Catholic who was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and attended St. Ann’s Church.  He remained faithful through all of his challenges.

The family of Joseph C. “Muzzy” DiCosimo will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, Erie Avenue, Hornell, NY.   Burial will be in the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.

Muzzy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

In recognition of Muzzy’s service to his country as a member of the US Army, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.