John R. “Jack” Kohnke passed away with his family at his side on November 10, 2010, following a brief stay at the Leesburg Memorial Hospital.

Formerly of Hornell, N.Y., Jack was born in Pittston, PA, on December 3, 1923, to Robert Russell Kohnke and Mary Catherine King. He was the oldest of three sons.

Jack graduated from Hornell High School in 1941 and was a member of the Hornell High School Basketball Championship team. He was a long time supporter of the Hornell Alumnae Association. As a youngster, he was active in numerous sports; as a parent, he coached his children in a number of sports over the years.

He served his country during WW II in the United States Navy in the Pacific theater and returned to Hornell after VJ Day. He married Edna A. Bash on February 15, 1947, and together they built the “American Dream.”

Margery A. Stephens – 69 – of 1244 Maple Court, Hornell, died early Sunday morning (December 5, 2010) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on August 6, 1941, she was the daughter of Leo & Kathryn (Mosher) Watkins.

Margery grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1959).  She later earned her beautician’s license from Hornell BOCEES.  She was employed for a time at Donna Beaver’s Hair Salon in Hornell and for several years owned & operated The Beauty Mark out of her own home.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and had been a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church and later St. Ann’s Church.  Margery was a life member and past officer of Alpha Zeta Beta (AZB) Sorority.  She was also an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Angela “Angie” Wheeler-Caldwell – 78 – of 9 East Ave., Arkport, died Tuesday afternoon (November 30, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on December 24, 1931, she was the daughter of Nicholas & Mamie (Vegard) Sciotti.

Angie spent her early years in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School.  Her family moved to Arkport during her teenage years and she was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1949).

While in high school, Angie worked at the Arkport Inn, a local restaurant owned & operated by her parents.  She was also employed at the former Argentieri’s Meat Market.  During the construction of Route 17, she was employed as an accounting clerk for several of the construction companies, including Brown Engineers, S.J. Groves & Sons and Cold Spring Construction.

Catherine B. “Bridget” Quartz – (84) – a resident of McAuley Manor, formerly of Churchville, NY, died Monday morning (November 29, 2010) at McAuley Manor following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on August 12, 1926, she was the daughter of Gerald & Ruth (Donlon) O’Connor.

Bridget grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School (class of 1944).  She graduated from James School of Nursing in 1947.

She resided in Churchville for most of her adult life.  She had been employed at the Jewish Nursing Home in Rochester and later for the American Red Cross, retiring in 1996.

Joreen A. Young – 28 – of 49 Stephens St., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Saturday (November 27, 2010).

Born in Hornell on January 12, 1982, she was the daughter of Lynn Mallery and Kevin Griffin.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Joreen attended Hornell High School and later earned her GED diploma.  She later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Corning Community College.

She had been employed for several years as a legal secretary for Pulos & Rosell in Hornell and most recently worked as a home health assistant for the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) in Hornell.

Joreen enjoyed photography and spent countless hours scrapbooking and creating beautiful collages of her family & friends.

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.