Obituaries Archives - The Times of Wayne County - Waynetimes.com (2024)

Leonard, Sr., Richard A.

Richard A. Leonard, Sr. entered into rest August 12, 2024 at Newark Manor Nursing Home after a valiant battle with health issues at the age of 94. Richard was born February 14, 1930 in Endicott, NY to Albert J. Leonard and Valentine Mathieu Leonard. He lived in Savannah most of his life and most […]

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Tusch, John L.

4/5/1944 – 8/13/2024 CLYDE: John passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Gerard & Helen (Cooley) Tusch. John was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Garreth Smith. John is survived by his sister, Carole Smith; brother, Gerard “Jerry” (Linda) Tusch; uncle, Claire (Judi) Tusch; and several cousins […]

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Vermeulen, Thelma Frances

NEWARK: Thelma Frances Vermeulen, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY. Thelma was born on August 27th, 1928, in Marion, NY. She was the daughter of Hector and Irene Gobeyn. She graduated from Marion High School in 1946 and was proud to be the president of […]

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Griepsma, Peter J.

SODUS POINT, NEW YORK/PALMETTO, FLORIDA: Peter J. Griepsma, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. In keeping with Peter’s wishes, calling hours will be from 10 AM – Noon at the Norton Funeral Home, 48 W, Main St. Sodus, NY, Saturday, August 24, 2024. Burial to follow […]

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Muilwyk, Marinus

LYONS: Marinus Muilwyk, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2pm, Saturday, August 17th at Elmwood Cemetery, Lyons. Contributions may be made to the Wayne County EMS in Marinus’s memory. Marinus was born June 28, 1931, in Brandwijk, Holland. He was the son of […]

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DeCracker, Joanne C. (Salata)

WILLIAMSON: Entered into rest peacefully on August 13, 2024 at age 78. Predeceased by her husband: Gary DeCracker; parents: Joseph and Sophie Salata; beloved aunt and uncle: Victoria and Paul Faker. Joanne was a secretary at Williamson Central Schools for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survived by her loving son: […]

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Pettis, Jean

SODUS: Mother Jean Pettis passed away peacefully at Newark Wayne Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Jean was born January 3, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of the late Frank and Thelma (Williams) Brown. At the age of two, after the death of her mother, she moved to DeLand, Fl. where […]

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VanDeWalle, Daniel (Grit)

NEWARK: Entered into rest on August 8, 2024 at the age of 69. He is predeceased by his father, Fred VanDeWalle. Survived by his loving wife, Kimberly; sons, Danny and Kevin; stepdaughter’s, Kelly and Heather; mother, Evelyn Penisse; brother, Jeff; sisters, Debbie and Jodi; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Grit enjoyed riding his […]

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LeClair, Denise M.

MARION: Entered into rest on August 9, 2024 at the age of 60 after a year long battle with cancer. Predeceased by mother, Doris; sister, Della;. Survived by her loving husband, Gary of 36 years; son, Nathan; father, Melvin Briggs; brothers, Dennis and Jim; sisters, Deanne, Dorothy, and Debbie; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. […]

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Wright, Cheryl

WATERLOO: Cheryl Wright, 76, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo, New York. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of their lives, Cheryl and James, Sunday, August 25, at American Legion, Post 881, 10675 Ridge Road, Wolcott, from 2 to 5pm. Cheryl was born Friday August […]

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PALMYRA:Died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Family and friends are invited to call from 4-6pm on Thursday, August 15 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. Audrey was born on March 31, 1956 the daughter of Hollis and Mary Ann Schutt Powell. She was […]

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Bush, Robert W.

PENFIELD: Robert W. Bush, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Friday, August 2, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time. Please visit www.johnsonkennedy.com to see the complete obituary.

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Stirpe, Peter Santo

LYONS: Peter Santo Stirpe, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd, peacefully in his home. Peter was born February 26, 1933 in Lyons, N.Y., son of Dominick and Mary (Lisi) Stirpe. He worked as a police officer (Lyons and Palmyra), Investigator for the Wayne County Public Defender, and County Personnel Officer. He was also the […]

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Hanagan Lynch, Nancy Carol (Jeffery)

SODUS: Nancy Hanagan Lynch (87) passed away Wednesday, July 31st at Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, Clifton Springs New York. Nancy was born on June 17, 1937, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Harold Edmund Jeffery and Helen Mae (Bush) Jeffery. She grew up in Palmyra, New York, where she graduated from high […]

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Lancy, Diane D. (DeRight)

WOLCOTT: Diane Lancy, 79, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital with her family by her side. Diane was born on December 22, 1944 in Williamson, the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Ruffel) DeRight. She enjoyed spending time with her family, music, reading, and was active in her local […]

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Morgan, William J.

MANCHESTER: William J. Morgan, 80, of Manchester, NY, passed away on July 29, 2024. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1pm at the American Legion in Shortsville, NY. To read the full Obituary, share a memory or express condolences to the family, please visit fullerfh.com.

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Jinks Jr., Vernon F

LYONS: Vernon F Jinks Jr, 71, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Vernon, better known as Frank, was born on Wednesday, March 11, 1953, in Beckley, WV, to the late Vernon and Gertrude (Hundley) Jinks. He spent his life in the area and attended Newark […]

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Smith, Charles Laverne

FORT MYERS, FL, FORMERLY OF NEWARK, NY Charles L. Smith, 93, of North Fort Myers Fl., formerLy of Newark, New York was carried away by Angels on July17, 2024. Charles was born on June 25, 1931 in Sodus, New York to Edmund C. and Freeda L. Smith. He was an active member of the SW […]

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Compton, Nancy J.

Age 76, of Big Flats, New York, passed into the gentle arms of her Savior, loving and much loved parents, Donald and Jessie (Cole) Compton and grandparents Simeon and Nancy (Robinson) Cole, and George and Mertie (Wescott) Compton on Friday, July 26, 2024. She is survived by many much loved and loving former students, teaching […]

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Diakogiannis, John

October 13th 1964 - July 29th 2024. John was a beloved person who took on multiple roles, a father, a husband, a brother, a papou, an uncle and a friend to many. His reputation was built on his kindness and generosity towards all. Survived by his children Tommy Diakogiannis, Nick Diakogiannis, Sarah Oeschger and Anna […]

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