Hugh C. Mortimer – 91- formerly of 7 Wightman Ave., North Hornell, died Wednesday evening (October 20, 2010) at McAuley Manor where he has resided for the past 2 years.

Born in Sparrow Bush, NY on August 19, 1919, he was the son of Charles & Catherine Mortimer.

Hugh grew up in the Sparrow Bush – Port Jervis area and was a graduate of Port Jervis High School.  He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy.

He was employed in several capacities, including master mechanic for 44 years at the former Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Conrail.  He was stationed in several locations, including Port Jervis, Hornell, Scranton, PA, Gerard Oh and Marion, OH.  He returned to Hornell in 1982 following his retirement.  While living in Port Jervis, he was a life member of the Masons Lodge #328.

William L. “Bill”  Kiley – 76 – of 55 West Ave., Arkport, died unexpectedly Monday evening (October 11, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital.

Born in Canaseraga on September 8, 1934, he was the son of William & Olive Kiley.

Joyce E. Kelly – 83 – of 291 Grand St., Hornell, died Sunday morning (October 10, 2010) at St. James Hospital, following a brief illness.

Born in Dansville on December 13, 1926, she was the daughter of Dillis & Florence (Wampole) Cramer.

Joyce grew up in Ossian, NY and was a graduate of Dansville Central School (class of 1945).  She resided in Canisteo for about 2 years and has lived in Hornell for the past 60 years.

Mary Elizabeth Hollenbeck – 94 – of Andover, formerly of Greenwood, died early Saturday morning (October 9, 2010) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a brief illness.

Born in the Town of Ward on June 20, 1916, she was the daughter of George & Carrollotta (Corwin) McAndrews.

Mary was a graduate of the former Alfred High School (Class of 1936) and later attended Geneseo Normal School.

She lived in Buffalo for several years where she was employed in the shipping departments at the Dunlop Tire Corporation.  She later resided in Lockport for several years.  While in Buffalo, she met Lloyd S. Hollenbeck.  They were married in 1939.  She has resided in the Alfred, Greenwood & Andover areas since 1948.

Dr. Maurice Rucker – 79 – of Maple St., Hornell, formerly of Alfred, died Wednesday (September 29, 2010) at McAuley Manor.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1931, he was the son of Joseph & Julia (Marks) Rucker.

Maurice was a graduate of S.J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Brooklyn College.  He enrolled in New York University where he earned his Master’s Degree and earned his PhD in Economics from Columbia University.

Sharon F. Perkins – 67 – of 2221 County Rt. 109 (Turnpike Road) died unexpectedly on Thursday (September 23, 2010) at her home.

Born in Cuba, NY on April 17, 1943, she was the daughter of Gladys (Conrad) Brown.

Sharon grew up in Belfast, NY and was a graduate of Belfast Central School (Class of 1960).  She has resided in the Hornell area for most of her adult life.

She had been employed for a time as a waitress at Pudgies Pizza in Hornell and for many years was employed at Crowley’s Dairy in Arkport, retiring in 1998.

Mary Bobownik – (91) – formerly 23 Hart St., Hornell, died Saturday evening (September 4, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.

A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born April 16, 1919, and was the daughter of George & Anna Bobownik.

Arthur J. “Art” Burdick – 65 – of 4 Tenth St., Canisteo, died Tuesday morning (August 31, 2010) at his home, following a brief illness.

Born in Hornell on April 13, 1945, he was the son of Arthur & Teresa (Sullivan) Burdick.

Art was a lifelong resident of the Hornell – Canisteo area and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School (class of 1963).  He was a graduate of SUNY Brockport where he earned his teaching degree and BA Degree in Science.

Lynn M.  Mallery – 52 – of 480 Maple City Drive, Hornell, died unexpectedly Monday morning (August 30, 2010) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born in Wellsville, NY on June 1, 1958, she was the daughter of William & Joreen (Sanzo) Mallery.

Lynn resided in Wellsville in her early years and has lived in Hornell for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1976).

Georgia S. Psyhos, 91, formerly of 83 East Washington St., Hornell, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 13, 2010.

Georgia was born on November 28, 1918 in Newark, NY to Nicholas and Katina Scarmoutsos of Koupia, Greece.

When Georgia was 3 or 4 years old the family moved back to Koupia Greece where she spent most of her childhood. Upon returning to America after the war in 1948, she spent her first days back in America living with an uncle in Corning, NY and worked in her uncle’s candy store, located in Watkins Glen, NY.