Hornell, New York

Todd M. Amidon 58 of 68 Hartshorn St., Hornell, died December 9, 2025, following a long illness.

Born in Florida on March 1, 1967, he was the son of Steve & Bonnie (Loper) Amidon.

Todd grew up in Arkport and was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1985).  Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and served his country from 1985-1992.  Todd valued this service highly and attained the rank of Sargeant.  While in the Marines, Todd was stationed in several locations throughout the country, including Tennessee, North Carolina and eventually at the West Point Military Academy in Newburg, NY.  He was also proud to have served during Desert Storm.

Following his honorable discharge from the military, Todd continued his education and attended several colleges.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and project management from Florida Gulf Coast University. He had been employed as Project Manager for Frontier Communications in Rochester, NY.  Because he was a “Fan of the Sun — Not Cold Weather”, Todd resided in Florida for the past 20 years.  He loved keeping up with current events and watching the news stations on TV.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve & Bonnie Amidon.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Lauren (Jim) Beaver of Hornell and Haley (Josh) Withrow of Hornell; 4 sisters, Kim (Mark) Betker of Arkport, Karen Amidon (John Goff) of Cairo, GA, Tammy (Guy) Sick of Hornell and Beckie Amidon-Austin of Hornell; 2 brothers, James Stephen Amidon (Carl Rost) of Hornell and James Scott Amidon of Syracuse, NY; 6 grandchildren, Gavin Beaver, Jayla Beaver, Kayden Owens, Harper Withrow, Priesly Withrow and Ayla Withrow; along with many nieces & nephews.

Family was very important to Todd.  When he found out how sick he was he let his family know that his wish was to get all his siblings together and to spend as much time with family as possible.  In May of this year (2025) Todd and all 6 of his siblings gathered for first time in many years.

Todd loved to advise his siblings, children, grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews on topics ranging from managing their finances, getting an education, career paths, and relationships.  The kids could always count on him to impart words of wisdom and engage in thoughtful conversations.  He was passionate about leaving the world a better place and knew that the future lay in the hands of our kids and grandkids.

The family of Todd M. Amidon will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM at which time family & friends will have an opportunity to share stories & memories of Todd.  Final interment will be in the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.

Todd’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to The Arc Allegany Steuben, 1 ARC Way, Bath, NY  14810 or to CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

In recognition of Todd’s service to his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp., 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.

Almond, New York

Gerald L. “Jerry” Drake – 77 – of County Rd #2, Almond, NY, died unexpectedly early Monday morning (December 8, 2028) at his home, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on December 13, 1947, he was the son of Lavern Drake and Wilma (Mullen) Drake Root and the step-son of Theodore “Ted” Root.

Jerry grew up in Almond and was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School (class of 1967).  Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam era.  Throughout the years he was stationed in many locations, including Texas (Basic Training), New Jersey and eventually Vietnam.  After returning from Vietnam, he was stationed in South Carolina, Okinawa, Idaho, Germany, Massachusetts, New Mexico and finally returning to Almond, NY.  Jerry was honorably discharged in 1987 with the rank of Tech Sergeant (TSGT) following a 20 year military career.  From 1987 – 1993, Jerry served as a furnace technician for Agway, cleaning & repairing furnaces.

He was a member of the Hornell American Legion and a life member of the Hornell VFW.  Jerry was a former Pittsburg Steelers fan but currently loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills.  Jerry also was a NASCAR entheusiest with his favorite driver being Kevin Harvick.  He also enjoyed taking his mother to the local casinos.

He was married on July 5, 1969 to the former Kathleen “Kathy” Sweeney who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Paul Edward (Terri) Drake of Silver Springs, FL; his daughter, Mary Bess Clark of Almond; his brother, Guy Drake of Wellsville; his step-sister, Terri Jean Root Jackson of Olathe, KS; his grandchildren, Cody (Christina Canniff) Clark, Hunter Clark, Nicholas (Katie Sirianni) Clark, Paul Drake, Jr., Jamie (Josh) Knight and Racheal Clayton; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, T. Donald Root, Jr. and his sister-in-law, Eileen Drake.

At Jerry’s request there will be no calling hours.  A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family.

Family & friends are invited to a “Celebration of Life” to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Hornell VFW, Canisteo St., Hornell, NY.  All are welcome to attend and share stories and memories of Jerry.

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

Jerry’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.

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

Hornell, New York

Margaret A. “Sissy” Mahoney lived a life defined by compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing others. Whether caring for the sick, inspiring the minds in young students, or crafting works of art, Sissy approached everything with purpose and grace.  She died Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at the Vincent House in Wayland, after a furious battle with cancer.

Born in Hornell on April 22, 1950, to Mark and Eleanor (Gould) O’Neil, The family lived in Hornell until she was 10, then Buffalo, and finally Geneseo, where she graduated from Geneseo Central School in 1968.  She pursued her calling to care for others, earning her Associate’s Degree in Science and Nursing from Alfred State College and later her Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Nursing from Alfred University.

From 1971 to 1978, Sissy worked as a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, primarily in the Medical Surgical Department.  In 1978, she became an ICU nurse at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.  In 1986, she was asked by Father Elmer Schmidt to become a teacher at St. Ann School in Hornell.

For 19 years, Sissy was a beloved third-grade teacher at St. Ann’s.  Sissy had an extraordinary gift for recognizing an individual’s talent and fostering the growth of that talent.  She was especially great at discovering a student’s “artistic side.”

After retiring from teaching in 2005, Sissy returned to nursing at Hornell Gardens.  There, she resumed caring for patients including her Mother, Eleanor, until her retirement in 2010.

She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Parish Council.  She worked with adult converts through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program, welcoming newcomers to the faith.  As a member of the RENEW Program, she helped increase participation in daily and weekly Masses.

With her husband, “Mony,” she worked with Worldwide Marriage Encounter of Rochester.  There they helped to further strengthen good marriages.

An accomplished artist, Sissy enjoyed painting & sketching along with general crafting.  She especially enjoyed creating “beaded flowers” along with beautiful stained glass wall hangings.

In addition to her parents, Sissy was preceded in death by her son, Thomas John Mahoney; her sister, Brigid Martusewicz; and her brother-in-law, Jimmy Mahoney.

Sissy was married on March 10, 1973, and is survived by her husband Daniel (Mony) Mahoney.  Also surviving are her daughter, Sheila (Zachary) Stephenson of Fernandina Beach, FL; two sons, Daniel (Vanessa) Mahoney of Superior, CO and James (Kristine) Mahoney of Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Beth “Honey” (Craig) Ohlhorst of Newport News, VA, Patty (Roger) Dodington of England, and Kathryn “Kitty” (Eric) Hepler of Richmond, VA; three brothers, Mark “Bucky” (Ann) O’Neil of Philadelphia, PA, Timothy (Linda) O’Neil of Canandaigua, NY, and Brian (Julie) O’Neil of Victor, NY; six grandchildren, Kayla Mahoney, Phineas Mahoney, Loretta Stephenson, Sara Mahoney, Delilah Stephenson, and Celia “Oona” Mahoney; along with several nieces and nephews.

Sissy’s family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sissy’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to The Vincent House, PO Box 566, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572 or by visiting https://vincenthouseny.org/sponsor .  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

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

Hornell, New York

Richard E. “Rick” Scott, Jr – 67 – of Hornell, NY, died unexpectedly on Saturday 9December 6, 2025) at his home.

Born in Shirley, Massachusetts on December 28, 1957, he was the son of the late Richard E. & Patricia (Krim) Scott, Sr.

Throughout his lifetime, Rick live all over the world.  As a boy, he lived in Germany, Alaska, Florida & New Jersey while his father served in the United States Army.

Rick himself enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1975 at the age of 17 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC.  He toured the European Theatre.  Upon his honorable discharge in 1978, Rick returned to New Jersey and then moved to Maine, Florida & Delaware before settling in New York State.  Hornell has been his home since 2018.

A self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, rick was employed in many capacities in the mechanical, carpentry, masonry and welding industries.  He was a truck driver for many years and most recently drove for Val’s express in Monroe Township, NJ.

Rick enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, auto racing and was a New York Mets fan.  He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing (lake, stream and occasionally deep-sea fishing).  He was a talented artist who loved sketching and working with water colors.

In addition to his father and mother, Rick was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick M. Scott of Brick, NJ.

Surviving are his loving sister, Debra (Thomas) Lardieri of Dover, DE; his sister-in-law, Melissa B. Scott of Brick, NJ; his daughter, Veronica K. (Antonio) Solorio of Washington State; his son, Leslie “Eddie” (fiancé, Dani Leeann) Scott of Oregon; along with 4 grandchildren.  Also surviving are his nieces, Myllisa (Jeremy) Kennedy and Rosann (fiancé, Mark Wallcott) Levkovski; his nephews, Bryan (Jill) Scott, Andrew (Cassie) Scott and Timothy (Emily) Scott; along with great-nieces & great-nephews.

To honor Rick’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

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

Rick’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his 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 or www.facebook.dagonfuneralhome.

Hornell, New York

Nelson E. Hoffman – 86 – of 1190 County Route 66 (The Woodland Community), Hornell died late Thursday evening (November 27, 2025) at his home, following a brief illness.

Born in Sparta, NY on December 18, 1938, he was the son of Howard & Bertha (Henry) Hoffman.

Nelson grew up in Nunda, NY and lived on the family farm.  He was married on February 6, 1960 to the former Jean Zigenfus and together they resided in the Loon Lake / Cohocton area for over 50 years.  They have lived in the Hornell / Arkport area for the past 12 years.

A lifelong carpenter by trade, Nelson was employed at the Local Carpenters Union #276 out of Rochester, NY.  Throughout the years he worked on countless construction sites building commercial buildings, bridges, stores & even cemetery mausoleums.  He retired about 24 years ago.

Nelson was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting (deer & small game) and fishing (lake & stream).  He especially loved his time spent salmon fishing and halibut fishing in Alaska. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and watching westerns. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by two stillborn children, Janice (1961) and Jakie (1980); 4 sisters, Leota Gardner, Juanita Snyder, Shirley Hoffman and Ellen Tisdale; 1 brother, Howard Hoffman.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Jean; 5 children, Lori (Scott) Holcomb of Alaska, Nelson (Sharlene) Hoffman of Dansville, Linda (Pat) Smith of South Dansville, Mark (Trish) Hoffman of Cohocton, Larry (Jorge Vargas) Hoffman of Pottsville, PA and Robin Hoffman (daughter-in-law) of Henrietta, NY; 1 sister, Virginia Cartwright of Short Track, NY; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; several nieces & nephews.

At Nelson’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at future date.

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

Nelson’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870 or to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790.

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

Hornell, NY  /  Middlesex, NY

Richard H. “Rick” Yates – 82 – formerly of Middlesex, NY, died Thursday evening (November 20, 2025) at Maple City Rehab & Nursing Facility (Hornell Gardens) where he had resided for the past 8 months.

Born in Rochester, NY on October 1, 1943, he was the first son of John & June (Shorthouse) Yates.

Rick, affectionately known as “The Count,”  grew up in the Rochester area and was a graduate of Gates-Chili High School (class of 1962).  He later received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Hobart College in Geneva, NY.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the mid 1960s.  Rick briefly resided in Virginia and in the early 1970s returned to the Rochester area.  He moved to Canandaigua, NY in the 1980s and resided in Middlesex, NY from 1990 until moving to Hornell in March, 2025.

He had been employed as an Information Technologist (IT) for the Ontario County Department of Social Services in Hopewell, retiring about 18 years ago.  Rick was very “technology minded” and a self-proclaimed “loner” who lived a solitary life.  He was an avid reader particularly interested in science, technology and astronomy— always striving to “work his mind.” Rick also had a passion for music.

Rick was a “history & military buff” who enjoyed studying battle ships and attending military air shows with his lifelong friend, Tom Melanson.  He was also passionate about politics and public affairs and was not afraid to share his views on nearly any subject.  Rick shared his mother’s artistic touch and was a talented artist and was known for painting military ships.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Yates.

Surviving are two brothers, Steven Yates and Christopher Yates both of Greece, NY; along with his sister in law, Pat Yates and several nieces & nephews.

At Rick’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a future date.

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

Rick’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of his name be made to the Veteran’s Administration.

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

Arkport, NY  /  Hornell, NY

Clarence J. “Bub” Robinson – 954 of North Almond Valley Road, Arkport, died Thursday morning (November 13, 2025) at his home with his loving family.

Born in Hornell on January 29, 1951, he was the son of Forrest & Gloria (Gallagher) Robinson.

Bub grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1970).  Following high school, he worked as a welder on the bridge crew at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).  For several years, Bub worked as a skilled welder/fabricator at Foster-Wheeler Corporation in Dansville and Morison-Knudson (M-K) in Hornell.  Residing in New Orleans for about 2 years, he continued to work as a welder/ fabricator, working on ships in the harbor.  Bub returned to the Hornell area and for about 23 years served as a corrections officer at Groveland Correctional Facility in Sonya, NY, retiring about 14 years ago.  In his retirement years, Bub worked for the City of Hornell.

An avid motorcyclist, Bub had a lifelong passion for Harley Davidson’s, owning many throughout his life.

Having a deep love of dogs, it was Bub’s vision to combine motorcycle riding with raising money to help dogs.  Putting his idea in motion, he was one of the founding members of Bikers for K9s Riding Club which raises money to help animal shelters, help animal owners with veterinary care costs, and help Veterans receive service animals.

Bub was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing (especially with his son, Tom).  He enjoyed stream fishing, lake fishing, ice fishing —- pretty much anywhere that there was a puddle of water!!  Bub also enjoyed hunting (deer, rabbit & turkey) and was an exceptional turkey caller.  He also loved spending time in his log cabin which he built.  Bub’s greatest joy, however, was simply spending time with his family — especially his granddaughter, Ellie.

In addition to his parents, Bub was preceded in death by his brother, Edward “Ed” Robinson.

He was married on June 19, 1982 to the former Bridget Parks, who has remained a lifelong friend.  Also surviving are 3 daughters, Debbie (Bryan) Raffa of Lakeville, NY, Sarah (Michael) Bracken of Almond and Kaity Robinson of Alfred Station; 1 son, Tom Robinson of Arkport; his granddaughter, Ella “Ellie” Bracken; 3 brothers, Matt (Patty) Gambino of  South Carolina, Pete (Candy) Gambino of Hornell, and Michael (Bill Booth) Gambino of NYC; 1 sister, Belle Steiner of Florida; several nieces & nephews.

The family of  “Bub” Robinson will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Sunday (November 23rd) from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Arkport American Legion where family & friends will have a chance to share stories of Bub’s amazing life.

Bub’s family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to “Bikers for K9s,” C/O James Hover, DVM, Almond Veterinary Hospital, 27 South Main St., Almond, NY 14804.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

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

Mt. Morris, NY / Dansville, NY

Elaine M. (Norton) Smith – 86 – of Murray Hill in Mt. Morris, formerly of Dansville, NY, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025.  She was surrounded by love and under the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Murray Hill who cared for her so kindly in her final days.

Born in Dansville, NY on June 11, 1939, Elaine was the beloved daughter of the late Willard and Onnolee Norton.

Elaine grew up in Dansville, NY and graduated from Dansville Central School with the class of 1957.  After spending a short time in Wayland, NY, she returned to Dansville where she built a beautiful life and raised her family.  Elaine worked for many years as a waitress at local favorites including the Busy Bee and the Coffee Cup, where her warm smile and kind heart touched so many.

Her deep love for children led her to open an in-home daycare where she created a nurturing, joyful and nature-filled environment for countless little ones.  Families who entrusted their children to Elaine always felt her genuine care and gentle spirit.

In the early 2000s, Elaine followed her adventurous heart to the sunshine state, living in Florida for several years before returning home to Dansville.

Elaine found peace in nature and joy in life’s simple pleasures.  Her long walks with at least 4 dogs, square dancing and ballroom dancing, long bike rides into town to frequent GC Murphy’s 5&10 as well as thrifting brought her much joy.  She was an avid collector of any item (including animals) that her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many children that crossed through her door could play with.  She always kept herself busy while listening to her country music.

Elaine had a profound love for her family; her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and any person that she had the chance to know.  Her love did not discriminate and did not judge.

Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Lewis Strick; her former husband Gary Strick; and her brother, Duane Norton.

She is survived by her loving son, Gerry Strick (Bradi Sherer, Elizabeth Randall) of Hornell; her daughter Yvonne Strick of Florida; cherished grandchildren Tiffany (Jeremy) Colon & Jack Colon of Springwater, Corey Strick (Kaitlin Conklin, Addison Musto and Milania Musto) of Dansville, NY; Adam Koester of NY; daughter-in-law Christine Strick and Brandon Pyer of Hornell; her dear niece Duanne Norton of Mt. Morris, nephews Willard (Marie) Norton of Conesus, NY and Rodney (Gayle) Norton of Texas.

To honor Elaine’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.  Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday  (November 22, 2025) at 10:00am at the West Sparta Oak Lawn Cemetery, 4287 Redmond Road, Dansville, NY 14437.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Union Hose Club Rooms, 66 Elizabeth Street, Dansville, NY 14437 immediately following.  All are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elaine’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America by visiting https://alzfdn.org/.

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

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

Hornell, New York

Curtis Jerry Jones, Sr. – 76 – of 67 Platt St., Hornell, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning (November 12, 2025) at his home.

Born in Piper, AL on October 7, 1949, he was the son of Charles & Eva Jane (Coleman) Jones, Sr.

Curtis grew up in Birmingham, AL and Montevallo, AL was a graduate of Montevallo High School (class of 1967).  He later attended Grambling University and the University of Alabama earning an Associate’s Degree in Psychology.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country from 1972-1977.  While in the Air Force, Curtis was stationed in several locations including Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY and was also stationed for a time in England.

Following his honorable discharge from the military, Curtis resided in Detroit, MI for over 20 years and had been employed at the South East Michigan Transportation Authority.  He moved to New York State and has resided in Hornell for the past 20 years.  He enjoyed basketball and cooking.

Curtis was employed as a Certified Medical Assistant and the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY.  A lifelong Jehovah Witness, he was a member of Kingdom Hall of Canisteo.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters & 7 brothers.

Surviving are his son, Curtis (Bonnie) Jones, Jr. of Lakewood, CO; his former wife, Maria (Wayne) Sherman of Colorado Springs, CO; 1 sister, Gaynell (Edward) Jenkins of South Carolina; 1 brother, Clayton Jones of NYC; 2 grandchildren, Dreyke Jones and Daphnie Jones; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.

At Curtis’ request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) at 7:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1162 Airport Road, Hornell, NY.

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

Curtis’ family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to Faith in Action Steuben County, 20 Broadway Mall, Hornell, NY  14843.

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

Hornell, New York

Sally A. Mastin – 54 – of Albion St., Hornell, died Saturday morning (November 8, 2025) at Olean General Hospital in Olean, NY, following a long illness.

Born in North Hornell on November 16, 1970, she was the daughter of Raymond & Carolyn (Clark) Towner.

Sally grew up in Towlesville, NY (Town of Howard) and attended Avoca Central School.  She later received her General Education Development (GED) Diploma.

A resident of Hornell for many years, Sally enjoyed spending time on her computer playing games (especially Minecraft), watching shows and Facebook.

Surviving are her son, Jordon Maston of Hornell; two brothers, Clayton (Linda) Towner of Hornell and Eric Towner of Hornell; and she will be sadly missed by her “canine companion, Mooney.”

At Sally’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.

Sally’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.