Adrian, New York
Billie E. Creeley – 88 – of County Road #119, Canisteo, NY (Town of Adrian) died early Sunday morning (June 22, 2025) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Atlanta, New York
Sandra L. “Sandy” Ramsey – 72 – of 12 Wayland St., Atlanta, NY died unexpectedly on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) at her home, following a long illness.
Born in Valencia, NM on March 5, 1953, she was the daughter of Dudley & Ester (Chavez) Ramsey.
Sandy grew up in Palms Springs, CA and was involved in the “Food Industry” most of her adult life. She was known as a disciplined hard worker, who was always had a smile on her face and was friendly to both staff & customers. While living in California, Sandy worked in several bars & restaurants and served as manager of The Sundowner.
Moving to Rochester, NY in her early 40’s, Sandy was employed as a cook, bartender & waitress for several restaurants including manager of the Wishing Well Party House. In 2001, she moved to the Hornell area and served as manager of Rupert’s Restaurant (Coachlite Motel).
She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy on TV. Her greatest joy in life, however, was simply spending time with her family — especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sandy will be remembered as having a great sense of humor and it was always easy to talk to her. She was very much loved and will be dearly missed by everyone that had the good fortune of knowing her!
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey; her great-grandson, Adonis Michael-Zachariah George.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Christine Valentic of Ukiah, CA, Roxanne Fuller of Hornell and Angela Cuevas of Modesto, CA; 2 brothers, Allen Ramsey of Palm Springs, CA and Philip Ramsey of Arizona; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
At Sandy’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.
Sandy’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
Joanne L. Hawkins – 90 – formerly of 32 East Van Scoter St., Hornell, died peacefully late Friday evening (May 30, 2025), surrounded by her loving family at Elderwood Hornell Nursing Facility in North Hornell, where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years in the memory care unit.
Born in North Hornell on January 26, 1935, she was the daughter of Alco & Louise (Gibson) Lawrow.
Joanne grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1952). While in high school, she served as a class officer, participated in many sports, her favorite being a part of the HHS Cheerleading Team which would serve her well later in life.
Following high school graduation Joanne was employed briefly as a secretary at Maple City Savings & Loan. For over 30 years she served as a switchboard telephone operator at the former New York Telephone Company in Hornell, retiring as a supervisor.
After retirement and having a love of children, Joanne owned & operated “Grandma’s Day Care” for over 30 years, starting with her grandkids to then serve the community as a licensed & certified day care provider for local children. She also served as a “Foster Mom” for many Hillside and Steuben County Pro-Action children along with special needs children.
Joanne was a longtime member of St.
Ignatius Loyal Church (Our Lady of the Valley Parish) and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. She later attended St. Brendan’s Church of Almond and St. Mary’s Church of Dansville. Joanne was a devoted follower of Christ and a spiritual guide to her children. Joanne’s father helped build the wooden pews at St. Ignatius Loyal Church. All her children were baptized in the church, attended mass regularly, religious instruction class, participated in the church choir, were altar boys and helped with church grounds. Joanne’s unwavering faith in God was shown by her daily wearing of many crosses.
Having a deep love of nature, Joanne enjoyed taking long drives around the countryside admiring God’s beauty. She especially loved the beauty of the sunshine and sweet smell of flowers. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and had been a member of several bowling leagues. She was a previous member of the Hornell Moose Lodge, Hornell VFW and the Hornell Association. She was also a dancer of the Mothers Class of John Ox Dance School.
Joanne will fondly be remembered as being dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She could be described as a “Super Fan” and was not afraid to show her enthusiasm and cheerleading ability while watching their games. She could always be seen driving with her Red Raider gear and matching hair bows that earned her name “Grandma Bow-tie.” She was always holding up traffic honking her horn and/or sharing her goodie bag she had in her car with all of her angels. She was always the loudest fan and never missed a sporting event to cheer on her kids, grandkids, families and all of her loved ones. Although she was a lifelong super fan of Hornell, she loved to travel to Florida and Texas to stay with her kids and grandkids when she was able to.
She will be reunited in heaven with her 2 brothers, twin brother Jack (Val) Lawrow and Bill (Arlene) Lawrow; 3 sisters, Jacqueline Lawrow, Mary VanAllen and Betty (Joe) McKee; her sons-in-law, Brian Flaitz and Larry Brasher.
Surviving are her beautiful “Angels” – 3 daughters, Cathy (Greg) Rollins of Hornell, Karen (Dan) Schu of Arkport and Mary Christine Brasher of Inverness, FL; 3 sons, David (Mercedes) Stiles of Dallas, TX, Michael (Teasha) Stiles of Hornell and Richie (Brenda) Hawkins of Mesquite, TX. Also surviving is her former spouse Richard K Hawkins of Dunkirk, NY; Grandchildren, Sherri (Greg) Helmer, Samantha (Chris) Hopkins, Greg Jr (Sara) Rollins, Kevin (Kim) Rollins, Candace (Dennis) Westfall, Eric Roosa, Sara Sapalo, Mike (Bri) Stiles, Trevor (Brooke) Stiles, Josh (Ashley) Stiles, Patty Pritchard, Stephanie Dashnaw, Tyler (Haygan) Hawkins, & Lexi (Jason) Aguilar; Great-grandchildren, Kaden, Justin, Kyle, Jake, Nolan, Noah, Ian, Emma, Sophia, Cohen, Connor, Cade, Juliet, Olivia, Ryleigh, Madison, Aniyah, Jazlynn, Mac, Parker Kate.
The family of Joanne L. Hawkins will receive friends on Monday, (June 23, 2025) from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, (June 24, 2025) at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fremont, NY.
Joanne’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to all the wonderful caregivers and staff at the Memory Care Unit at Elderwood of Hornell.
As she would always say its not a good bye, it’s until we meet again. God Bless.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Hornell, NY
Eleanor J. “Ellie” (Trowbridge) Hillman – 95 – of Pardee Street, Hornell, died peacefully Monday morning (June 16, 2025) at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hornell on February 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William & Winifred (Cullinan) Trowbridge.
Eleanor grew up in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1949). She enjoyed working summers and holidays at the former MacBride’s Clothing Store. While living in Scranton, PA, she was employed in the accounting department at the Erie Railroad before moving back to Hornell in the 1960s. She retired as a bank teller at First State Bank in Canisteo, NY. Most importantly, however, she was a devoted stay-at-home mother and homemaker for many years while her children were young.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Ellie found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed good conversation and was happiest at home, spending time with her family.
She was married on April 25, 1964 to Robert “Bob” Hillman, who predeceased her on September 19, 2018. Eleanor was also preceded in death by her son, James “Jim” Hillman on March 14, 2024; 3 sisters, Norma (Edward) Hartford, Dolores (Raymond) Chapman, & Mary Margaret (William) Havens; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Leo (Isabelle) Hillman & John (Mary) Hillman.
Surviving are her son, David (Kathleen) Hillman of Hornell; daughter, Kim (John) Weyand of Hornell; grandchildren, Sara (Derek) Ras, Robert “RJ” Hillman, Ren Hillman, Shawn (Heidi) Hillman, Jacob Weyand, & Spencer Weyand; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Juliann “Ellie J” Ras; sister-in-law, Rosemary Walton of Ashville, NC; many nieces & nephews.
To honor Eleanor’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at St. Ann’s Cemetery with Father Stan Kacprzak officiating.
Eleanor’s family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402, New York, NY 10018 or by visiting https://hdsa.org/hdsacoeuofr/.
Ellie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful care she received from her team at Tender Loving Home Care, especially Lena, Heather, Aimee, Heidi, Kim, Brynn, and Bobbie Jo.
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 www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.
Painted Post, NY
Blaine H. “Abe” Chambers – 75 – a resident of Three Rivers Nursing Facility in Painted Post, NY, died early Monday morning (June 16, 2025) at Corning Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Baltimore, MD on June 19, 1949, he was the son of William & Mary (Seibert) Chambers.
Abe grew up in the Baltimore area and attended Dundalk High School. During his senior year, he left school to join the US Army, wanting to serve his country during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Vietnam, Abe served as a helicopter pilot and would pick up wounded soldiers and transport them to military hospitals. While flying, Blaine was constantly under fire from the enemy who knew that if they took down a US Army helicopter that the wounded soldiers could not get medical care. Having been wounded himself, Blaine received a Purple Heart Medal and, during his military service, saved countless lives. He also received the Bronze Star Medal.
After receiving his General Education Development Certificate (GED) through the GI Bill and later earned his Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. For nearly 30 years, Abe was employed at Lockheed Martin Corporation, retiring in 2004 as Chief Aerospace Engineer.
Following his retirement from Lockheed Martin Corporation, Abe resided in Terra Alta, WV for several years, moving to New York State about 12 years ago. He always had a love for nature and the outdoors. Blaine enjoyed cutting grass, wood carving as well as watching old western TV shows. In his younger years, he also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing although he didn’t have the best of luck. He had a deep love of family and especially loved spending time with his grandkids attending their sporting events and other activities.
Blaine was married for 40 years to Nancy Chambers who died in 2010 and later was married to Kathy Chambers who died earlier this year.
Surviving are his daughter, Kelly Chambers of Sebastian, FL; his son, Jason (Shonna Wikel) Chambers of Avoca; his grandchildren (who affectionately called him “Pop”), Gavin Chambers, Grace Linde and Jesse Linde; along with several siblings (who called him “Sonny”); nieces & nephews.
At Blaine’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.
Blaine’s family request 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.
Nashville, TN
Nancy Lee (Kull) Glynn, age 84, passed away November 14, 2024 while in Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
She was born in Hornell on November 27, 1939 and was the daughter of Walter and Leah (Fay) Kull.
Nancy was the cherished cornerstone of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Nancy’s greatest joy was the deep connections she nurtured with her family. She was a proud grandmother to 10 and great-grandmother to 10, her love extending across generations and spanning the country from California to New York.
Born and raised in upstate New York, Nancy and her husband, Thomas W. Glynn, raised their four children in Avon, NY which was her cherished home, but life eventually led her to Tennessee, Florida, and finally to Nashville, where she continued to create lasting memories with her family.
Nancy would want to be remembered not for the recent challenges she faced but for the love and joy she brought to those around her. She was happiest in her garden, sharing laughter and stories with her beloved older sister Norma, or sitting at the table playing a game of Dominos—especially Mexican Train—with her grandchildren.
In her later years, Nancy discovered a talent and passion for painting, creating watercolor portraits of birds and nature that became treasured gifts for her family. Her great-grandchildren eagerly awaited the hand-painted holiday and birthday cards she crafted with love. Nancy also found joy in simple pleasures—cheering on her beloved Buffalo Bills, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and witnessing her children and grandchildren grow, thrive, and build beautiful lives of their own.
Nancy’s legacy is one of unwavering love, creativity, and devotion to family. Her proudest moments were seeing her family flourish, and her greatest accomplishment was the love that will continue to bind them together.
She is survived by daughter, Colleen (Stephen) Heyman of Nashville, TN; her sons, Thomas (Julie) Glynn of Canandaigua, NY, Shawn (Julee) Glynn of Durango, CO, and Dan (Kelly) Glynn of Longmont, CO . She was blessed with ten grandchildren Tyler, Caitlin, Kevin, Shayla, Anna Rose, Mandi, Sam, Emily, Riley and Abbey. She was doubly blessed with 10 great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Olivia, Keegan, Xander, Darby, Roree, Wyatt, Sawyer, Goldie, Rowan and Willa. She is also survived by her brother James Kull of Hornell, NY. After her death, we were saddened by the death of her sister, Norma Crooks, whom she loved dearly.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband Thomas, her sisters Renee Towner, Barbara Flint, and Mary Dineen, her brothers Bill Kull, Richard Kull, Bob Kull and Chris Kull, nieces Tammy Flint and Peggy Towner Cooper and nephew Randy Harkenrider. Following her death, we were saddened by the death of her sister, Norma Crooks.
A Memorial Mass and “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday (June 20, 2025) at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY, with final interment in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Arkport, NY
Betty C. Dresser – age 81 of Oak Hill St., Arkport, died on June 8, 2025, at home after having one last “great day” going out for ice cream with her great grandchildren, watching them play in the mud puddles with ice cream cones in their hand.
Born in Hornell on March 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Floyd & Aletha “Ruth” (Bossard) Kame.
A lifelong resident of Arkport, Betty attended Arkport Central School and the Continental School of Beauty. As a licensed cosmetologist, she opened “Betty’s Beauty Bar in her home in Arkport. Betty was always up to giving someone a haircut! On August 18, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Dresser with whom she shared 56 wonderful years before his passing on December 12, 2018.
Betty was a cosmetologist by trade, she worked at the Hornell Area Humane Society for many years and had a love for cats, but her true passion was her family. Betty loved watching children. Betty cared for her nieces, nephews, neighbor children, and her grandchildren. Betty was happiest when children were in her home and she could bake them pies, cake, and cookies. Betty was an amazing baker and cook and was behind many of the meals served at her grandson’s wine bar – The Brute.
Betty was the type of mom who traveled to her son Steve’s professional motorcycle events, supported Wendy’s horse, dog, and cat adventures, traveled to every sports event her grandchildren had and cheered with gusto in the stands.
In addition to her beloved husband, Betty was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Kame & Vincent Kame, a niece Terry Kame, three nephews Randy Tychi, Tim Tychi, and Raymond Tychi.
Betty leaves behind her family: Steve & Nicole Dresser, Danica Dresser, Hannah Dresser, Wendy & Mark Recktenwald, Justin & Kyleigh Recktenwald, Hudson, Cody & Katie Recktenwald, Colton and new baby boy coming in July, Julie & Gordy Koester, Jenna Koester, John Koester & Brittany Reinard, Nate and Nicolle Matthews, Nolan Matthews, Nessa Matthews, Nevelyn Matthews, and Nixon Matthews. Betty will be leaving behind her cat Stanley, and a feral colony she cared for in her barn. Betty leaves her sister, Irene Tychi, two sisters-in-law, Patricia Kame and JoAnn Kame, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her grandchildren must know how proud she was of each of them. She loved her time spent with her family and had great memories of the Bossard Cabin, Tychi farm, and times spent with family at our own farm winery.
Betty had one wish as she battled Super Nuclear Palsey- a rare form of Parkinson’s. She wanted to stay in her home, in the house her father built. This would not have been possible without the amazing health care professionals who loved her as much as the rest of us did. We owe so much gratitude to Thelma Canfield, Amy Wilhelm, Cassie Feenaughty, Kat Harrick, Kristen Quinlin, RayAnn Mann, Sasha Jones, Sherry Schneider, Yulanda Wilhelm, Ava Mayer, Emily Webster, Regan Hooker, and Nikki Liberati. These women became both friends and family to us all. Special thank you to Care First and Dr. Kluger URMC, and Canisteo Valley Family Practice. A special thank you to Jodi Testani who came to the house to cut her hair.
The family of Betty C. Dresser will receive friends on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11:00 AM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be made to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the funeral home.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.
Hornell, New York
Rose E. Ashley – 86 – of 373 Canisteo St. (Lincoln Gardens), Hornell, died Friday afternoon (June 6, 2025) at St. James Hospital following a brief illness.
She is survived by her son, Terry Ashley of Bath, NY.
At Rose’s request there will be no call hours or services.
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.
Campbell, New York
Roberta K. Clark – 88 – of Campbell, NY died Thursday morning (June 5, 2025) at her home where she resided with her granddaughter, Katherine (Dakota) Beauvier-Thomas, surrounded by her family, following a long illness.
Born in Blossburg, PA on June 26, 1936, she was the daughter of Leland Niles & Mary (Richardson) Graves.
Roberta grew up in the Blossburg, PA & Lawrenceville, PA area where she attended high school, later receiving her General Education Development (GED) Diploma in 1996.
A resident of the Campbell area for the past 45 years, Roberta worked as a “Line Person” at the former A&P Plant in Horseheads, NY. For over 40 years she served as manager of Campbell Estates Mobile Home Park which later became Colonial Coach Mobile Home Park. She also owned & operated a small convenience store within the home park for several years.
Roberta had been a member of the Coopers Plains Methodist & Baptist Church and served as a volunteer for Catholic Charities in Bath, NY years ago. She enjoyed crocheting and was an active member of Prayer Shall Ministries, creating & donating blankets and prayer shawls to hospitals, nursing homes and anyone in need.
She was married on February 5, 1977, to Lawrence Clark who died February 19, 2017. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Alice Mae, Virginia Coffee & Carol Strauss.
Surviving are her children & step-children, Larry (Sandra) Buman, Jerry & Sue Clark-Buman, Jimmy & Robin Clark-Buman, Mary (Kevin) Buman-Kirkham, Audrey Clark, Clara “Diane” Jackson, Cindy (Ed) Sheppard, Terry (René) Buman, Randy (Beth) Buman, Kenneth (Patty) Freeman and Donna (Chris) Beauvier; she is survived her half-sister Cathy Vogel and half- brothers Bruce Niles, and Larry (Mary-Lou) Burd; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews who will sadly miss her contagious smile.
The family of Roberta K. Clark will receive friends/family for a “Celebration of Life” on Thursday (June 12, 2025) from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Thurston Christian Church, 7511 County Route 333, Campbell, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM with Rev. David Beck officiating.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Roberta’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. “Someday you will hear that I have died. Don’t believe a word of it, I’ll Be More Alive than I am now — I will be with God.” Billy Graham.
The Family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the amazing staff with CareFirst NY especially Kelly (RN) for the dedicated care and support during this difficult time. You have been a blessing to our family. Thank you.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Horseheads, New York
Pamela S. “Pam” Nicholson – 71 – died Wednesday evening (June 4, 2025) at the Alcor Nursing & Rehab facility in Horseheads, where she resided for the pasts 2 years.
Born in Hornell on March 27, 1954, she was the daughter of Nelson & Thelma (Stephens) Norton.
A resident of the Hornell area for most of her life, Pam enjoyed playing Lotto and trying her luck with “scratch-off” tickets.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Norton.
Surviving are 3 sisters, Lana (Al) York of Canisteo, Sheila (Mark) Hess of Canisteo and Karen Gardner of Canisteo; 3 brothers, John (Linda) Norton of Hornell, Michael Norton of Hornell and Mark (Cindy) Norton of Bath, NY; along with several nieces & nephews.
At Pam’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.
Pam’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Canisteo Fire & Ambulance, 14 Main St., Canisteo, NY 14823
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.