Elmer J. “Jack” Stocum – (81) – of 51 Wood St., Hornell, died unexpectedly early Friday morning (November 26, 2010) at his home.

Born in Canisteo on July 8, 1929, he was the son of Elmer & Reba (Hornburg) Stocum.

Jack was a lifelong resident of the Canisteo – Hornell area.  He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and later served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was employed for many years as a pipe fitter for the former Erie Railroad and Erie-Lackawanna Railroad.  He later worked for several companies, including Ingersol Rand of Painted Post, Worthington Turbine, SKF Industries of Hornell, and most recently as a machinist at Foster-Wheeler Corporation, retiring in 1987.

Jack was extremely active in Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts of America for nearly 60 years.  He was also an active volunteer for the Hornell Salvation Army.

John A. Falzarano – 90 – of County Rt. 66, Green Acres Trailer Park, Hornell, died Saturday evening (November 13, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital, following a brief illness.

Born in Susquehanna, PA on July 28, 1920, he was the son of Thomas & Solidea Falzarano and the step-son of Girolama Falzarano.

John was a graduate of Susquehanna High School (class of 1938).  He served his country during WWII as a member of the US Navy.

Following his discharge from the US Navy, John owned & operated Falzarano Produce & Beverage in Hornell.  For over 30 years he was employed in several capacities for the former Erie Railroad and Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, retiring about 30 years ago.

Dr. Rose-Andree Feuchtwanger – 90 – formerly of Hornell, died Thursday afternoon (November 4, 2010) at the Steuben County Health Care facility where she has resided for the past 2 years.

Born in the South of France on June 25, 1920, she was raised in the suburbs of Paris and was the daughter of Edouard & Anne (Noffke) Picamilh.

She studied in Paris and in 1939, at the age of 19, was married to Klaus Feuchtwanger.  In 1940 they moved to the United States and lived for about 3 years in Manhattan and later settled on Long Island.  For about 10 years she and her husband owned and operated their own business making wallet inserts.

When she was in her mid-30’s, she and her husband moved to Switzerland where they completed pre-med and then medical school earning their degrees in psychiatry.

Peter J. “Pete” Cartella – 76 – of 65 Watrous St., Perry, NY, formerly of Hornell, died Wednesday morning (November 3, 2010) at Highland Hospital in Rochester following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on February 13, 1934, he was the son of Angelo & Josephine (Marino) Cartella.

Pete grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1953).  Following high school, he owned & operated City Delivery Service, delivering groceries for many of the “Mom & Pop” grocery stores in the area.

Seraphina A. “Sarah” Fortuna – (94) – a resident of Hornell Gardens, formerly of 36 Sawyer St. Site, Hornell, died Tuesday evening (November 2, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She had resided at Hornell Gardens since 1998.

A native & live resident of Hornell, she was born June 29, 1916, and was the daughter of Dominic & Rose (Girondo) Carretto.

Sarah attended Bryant School in Hornell and was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a lifelong communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Italy.
She was employed for several years as a waitress at the lunch counter of the former Dunn’s Drug Store.  She worked many years at Loohns Dry Cleaners and volunteered her time as a “Foster Grandmother” at St. James Mercy Hospital for several years.

Edward F. “Ed” Morey – 92 – formerly of Church St. Court, Hornell, died Thursday evening (October 28, 2010) at the Wellsville Manor where he has resided for the past 2 years.

Born in Hornell on June 3th, 1918, he was the son of Rocco & Bess (Shearer) Morey.

Adrian W. Buisch – 72 – of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Hornell, died unexpectedly at his home.

Born in Hornell on February 8, 1938, he was the son of Louis & Elizabeth (Roosa) Buisch SR.

Adrian grew up and attended school in Hornell.  He was a graduate of Berkshire Prep School in New Hampshire and later attended Northwestern University.  He was a member of the US Army Reserves.

Catherine R. Solo – (88) – formerly of 314 Arlington Place, Hornell, died Wednesday afternoon (October 20, 2010) at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath where she has resided for the past three years.

Born in Hornell on August 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Carman & Frances (Beaird) Solo.

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.