OBITUARIES

Lucile S. Clarke

Lucile S. Clarke

Dec 30, 2025

Lucile S. Clarke

Newark---Lucile S. Clarke (Besaw) passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 30, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was born February 23, 1937, in Henderson, NY. She is survived by her son Timothy Clarke (Marie) and her daughter Karen L. Czaja (William) and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in death by her husband Keith of...

Richard Charles Mitchell

Richard Charles Mitchell

Dec 23, 2025

Richard C. Mitchell

Newark---- Richard C. Mitchell, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 2 to 4 PM at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street in Newark. A Funeral Service will follow at 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Mitchell was born in...

Gary Lee Colgrove

Gary Lee Colgrove

Dec 20, 2025

Gary L. Colgrove

Phelps-Gary L. Colgrove, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home in Phelps.

No funeral services are planned at this time. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps.

Mr. Colgrove was born in Canandaigua the son of the late Harold and Phyllis English Colgrove. He started his career as a mechanic and transitioned into an Inspector...

Barbara J. Brunner

Barbara J. Brunner

Dec 13, 2025

Barbara J. Brunner

Newark-Barbara J. Brunner, 90, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Newark Manor.

Friends are invited to a reception at noon on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct. in Newark. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be made to Honor Flight Rochester, Inc., PO Box 23581, Rochester,...

Arthur Lee Harris

Arthur Lee Harris

Dec 5, 2025

Arthur Lee Harris

Lyons---- Arthur Lee Harris, 69, Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home in Lyons.

Friends may call on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3 to 5:30 PM at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street in Newark. A Funeral Service will follow at 5:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will...

Ralph Carl Annechino

Ralph Carl Annechino

Dec 3, 2025

Annechino, Jr., Ralph Carl

Honeoye/Lyons---Ralph Annechino, Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the DeMay Living Center in Newark, New York.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ralph was born on March 26, 1942, the son of the late Ralph C. Sr. and Jennie Cuccaro Annechino, in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the United...

Linda Joy Hixson

Linda Joy Hixson

Nov 24, 2025

Linda J. Hixson

Newark—Linda J. Hixson, 78, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Friends are in invited to call on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3-5 PM at Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, NY. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 29th...

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...