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Karl Wilhelm Schantz III

Karl Wilhelm Schantz III

Nov 14, 2025

Karl W. Schantz III

Newark----Karl W. Schantz III, 81, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

Mr. Schantz was born in Buffalo, on January 2, 1944, the son of the late Karl W. Schantz II and Dorothy Emma Cleland Schantz. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hobart and his master’s degree from Long Island University. He retired...

Lewis Charles Ross Jr.

Lewis Charles Ross Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

Lewis C. Ross Jr.

Newark---Lewis Charles Ross, Jr., 93, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Michael Church, 401 South Main St., Newark, NY. Burial with miliary honors will be held at East Newark Cemetery.

Lewis was born in Newark, NY...

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Nov 13, 2025

Tina Kathleen Novosel

Newark-Tina K. Novosel, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Advent House in Fairport.

A private family service will be held.

Tina was born in Clifton Springs, on December 9, 1953, the  daughter of the late Anthony and Louise Minonno DeJohn. She was a graduate of Newark Senior High School, class of 1971.

She is survived by two...

Judith E. Gullo

Judith E. Gullo

Nov 10, 2025

Judith E. Gullo

Newark—Judith E. Gullo, 85, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025, at Seneca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo, NY.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday November 15, 2025, at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark, NY 14513. Burial will follow at Newark Cemetery.

Judy was born in Penn Yan,...

Evelyn Hayslett

Evelyn Hayslett

Nov 8, 2025

Evelyn Hayslett 

Newark---Evelyn Hayslett, 103, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Wayne County Nursing Home.

All services are private

She is survived by a son John Hayslett; a granddaughter Mallory Hayslett; four great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John R. Hayslett Jr. in 1972.

Kathryn S. Williams

Kathryn S. Williams

Nov 8, 2025

Kathryn S. Williams

Newark – Kathryn S. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November

8, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A private graveside service was held at East Newark Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM December 14th at the Fairville Fire Hall.

Kathryn was born in Newark on March 27, 1946, the daughter of the late Wesley

and Helen...

Michael Colasurdo

Michael Colasurdo

Nov 7, 2025

Michael Colasurdo

Newark – Michael Colasurdo, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the DeMay Living Center.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at East Newark Cemetery.

Michael was born in Newark on July 2, 1940, the son of the late Charles and Mary DeBois Colasurdo. He honorably served...

Raymond E. McIntyre

Raymond E. McIntyre

Nov 4, 2025

Raymond Edward McIntyre

Newark – Raymond McIntyre, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A private service will be held for the family at a later date.

Memorials in his name may be made to DeMay Living Center, Activities, 100 Sunset Dr., Newark, NY 14513.

He was born in Newark, on February 22, 1948 the son of...

Patricia D. Spencer

Patricia D. Spencer

Nov 3, 2025

Patricia D. Spencer

Palmyra/Fairport--Patricia D. Spencer, 86, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Newark Manor.

A private burial will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.

Patricia was born in Ithaca, New York on March 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen Decker.  For many years, she worked for NYSEG in various administrative positions. 

She is survived...

John F. McKay

John F. McKay

Nov 2, 2025

John F. McKay

Newark-John F. McKay, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Newark Manor.

Friends are in invited to call on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY.

Memorials in his name may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Rd.,...

Tracy L. Elliott

Tracy L. Elliott

Nov 1, 2025

Tracy L. Elliott

Newark---Tracy L. Elliott, 60, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, after years of health problems

Friends and family are invited to call from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, November 8th at Paul L. Murphy & Sons funeral Home, 127 E Miller St, Newark, NY 14513. A funeral service will be celebrated at Noon on Sunay, November 9th at...

M. Glenn Moore

M. Glenn Moore

Oct 31, 2025

M. Glenn Moore

North Rose—Glenn Moore, 83, died peacefully on October 31, 2025, after a long illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, between 1 and 4pm at Captain Jack’s, 8505 Greig St, Sodus Point, NY. All are welcome to attend.

Memorial donations may be made to Make A Wish or St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Born in Hornell,...

Jorie Nicolas Cruz

Jorie Nicolas Cruz

Oct 31, 2025

Jorie N. Cruz

Newark---Jorie N. Cruz, 32, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, due to a seizure, he had been plagued by seizures due to sustaining a head trauma seven years ago.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 6th at Paul L. Murphy & Sons funeral Home, 127 E Miller St, Newark, NY...

Stephen B. Rease

Stephen B. Rease

Oct 30, 2025

Stephen B. Rease

Palmyra-Stephen B. Rease, 77, passed on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home in Palmyra.

Friends are in invited to call on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 – 1 PM at Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY.

Stephen was born in Newark on September 4, 1948, the son of the late George...

Bernice Goebert

Bernice Goebert

Oct 24, 2025

Bernice Goebert

Newark---Bernice Goebert, 83, of Newark passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 29th at Paul L. Murphy & Sons funeral Home, 127 E Miller St, Newark, NY 14513. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Thursday, October 30th...

Regina M. Sparks

Regina M. Sparks

Oct 20, 2025

Sparks, Regina M.

Newark--Regina M. Sparks, 73, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.  

A celebration on life is being planned for a future date.  

Memorials in her name may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, New York 14489.

Regina was born in Clifton Springs, on December 4, 1951, the daughter of...

Ronald J. Ceravolo

Ronald J. Ceravolo

Oct 16, 2025

Ronald J. Ceravolo

Newark---Ronald J. Ceravolo,76, He’s talking basketball with Jesus now—probably debating the best way to defend the pick and roll and explaining how the three-pointer has completely changed the game since he first started coaching 57 years ago. Ronald James “Coach Ron” Ceravolo could talk hoops forever, and brag about his beloved family and now he has eternity to...

Lawrence W. Parker

Lawrence W. Parker

Oct 10, 2025

Lawrence W. Parker

Port Gibson—Lawrence Parker, 66, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home in Port Gibson, NY.

At the family’s request, the funeral services will be held privately.

Mr. Parker was born in Whitehall, NY on April 16, 1959. He was a high school graduate and worked as a truck driver for Wadhams Trucking.

Lawrence is survived by his wife,...

Susan R. DeBottis

Susan R. DeBottis

Oct 6, 2025

Susan R. DeBottis

Newark – Susan DeBottis, 68, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at her home in Newark, NY.

All funeral services will be held privately.

Susan was born on October 31, 1956 in Rochester, NY the daughter of James H. DeBottis and Ruth Liebenow DeBottis. She was a high school graduate and worked at for IEC for many years.

Susan is...

Joyce D. Smith

Joyce D. Smith

Sep 30, 2025

Smith, Joyce D.

Victor---Joyce D Smith, age 73, Of Victor NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Family and friends may call on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, from 4–7 pm at Paul L. Murphy & Son’s Funeral Home, 175 E. Miller Street, Newark, NY 14513. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the...