OBITUARIES

David C. Sloane

David C. Sloane

Apr 13, 2026

David C. Sloane

Newark---David C. Sloane, 73, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Geneva at a date and time to be announced.

David was born in Geneva, on June 21, 1952, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Scofield Sloane.  He was a graduate of Newark Senior High...

Scott A. Frank

Scott A. Frank

Apr 11, 2026

Scott A, Frank

Newark--Scott A. Frank, 66, passed away Saturday April 11th 2026. Born June 20th 1959, he was a lifetime resident of Newark and graduated from Newark High School in 1978. He spent 40 plus years working for Art Graf Inc., where he strived to provide exceptional service to the customers of the company. Many people knew him for his...

John Chambers

John Chambers

Apr 4, 2026

James Chambers

Rochester----James Chambers, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Wayne County Nursing Home.

All services will be private

James was born in Watertown on November 26, 1943, the son of the late Thomas and Ruth Williams Chambers.  He worked at Kodak for many years.

He is survived by his friend and caregiver Jaimie Kapitulik.

Robert A. Rapp

Robert A. Rapp

Apr 3, 2026

Robert A. Rapp

 Newark—Robert A. Rapp, 80, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Wayne County Nursing Home with family by his side. Family and friends may call from 11 AM -1 PM on Saturday April 11 at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark. A service will follow at 1 PM, with burial...

Michael J. Steve

Michael J. Steve

Mar 27, 2026

Michael J. Steve

Newark—Michael J. Steve, 74, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Friends may call from 3-5 PM on Thursday (Apr. 2nd) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home following calling hours at 5 PM.

Mr. Steve...

Harriet J. Farnsworth

Harriet J. Farnsworth

Mar 23, 2026

Harriet J. Farnsworth –

Newark – Harriet J. Farnsworth, 74, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital.

She is predeceased by her husband Justus T. Farnsworth, Sr, her parents Clarence M. and Gertrude (Kamminga) Brink of Newark, NY, her daughter-in-law Marisa Lumadue and former husband Allen Lumadue.

She is survived by her children, Clarence Lumadue, Beth (Thomas) Castle,...

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Mar 21, 2026

Mary Jo DeMeyers

Newark – Mary Jo DeMeyers, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She lived a beautiful life that has now come to an end, and she died as she lived—everyone’s friend. In our hearts, a memory will always be kept of one we loved and will never forget.

Mary Jo was born in Newark...

Elizabeth Jane Kouwe

Elizabeth Jane Kouwe

Mar 20, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” (DeWind) Kouwe

Newark---Elizabeth “Betty” (DeWind) Kouwe, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026.

No public calling hours will be held.  Family and close friends will gather  from 10-11:30 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St., Newark, NY. A committal service will follow at 11:30 AM at Newark...

Deborah J. Manno

Deborah J. Manno

Mar 15, 2026

Manno, Deborah J. 

Newark---Deborah J. Manno, 55, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by her family.

A private family service was held and a Celebration of Life for friends and family will be announced at a later date.

Deborah was born in Newark, on October 26, 1970, the daughter of Dennis and Gloria Ingraham Frey.  She graduated from...

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Mar 10, 2026

Joseph Ceravolo Jr.

Newark---Joseph Ceravolo Jr, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Geneva Living Center North.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, March 16th, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 401 S. Main St. in Newark.  Burial will be in Newark Cemetery.

Joseph was born in Newark on April 23, 1935, the son of...

Raymond Joseph Schmidhammer

Raymond Joseph Schmidhammer

Mar 6, 2026

Raymond J. Schmidhammer,

Newark---Raymond J. Schmidhammer, 66, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.

No services a planned at this time.

Ray was born in Kansas, MO, on October 27, 1959, the son of the late Robert and Elaine Jones Schmidhammer.  For many years he owned and operated Sullivan Auto Service in Williamson.  He loved working on cars and motorcycles in his spare...

Jane E. Devens

Jane E. Devens

Feb 26, 2026

Jane E. Devens, M.D.

Newark — Jane Emerson Devens, M.D., 87, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Seven Hills Living Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, closing a life defined by intellect, independence and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

She is survived by her three sons, Douglas Devens, Jr. (Jennifer Raeder), Gordon Devens (Laura), and F. Alex Devens V. She was...

Thomas William Ledbetter

Thomas William Ledbetter

Feb 24, 2026

Thomas W. Ledbetter

Newark — Thomas William Ledbetter, 70, loving husband, father and Grumpa, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, clergy and support staff at the FF Thompson ICU, who went above and beyond to care for Tom...

Cristine S. Kraham

Cristine S. Kraham

Feb 18, 2026

Cristine S. Kraham

Newark—Cristine S. Kraham, 71, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2026, at F.F. Thompson Hospital

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Sat., Feb. 28th, 2026, at New Life Assembly of God, 7608 NY-31, Lyons, NY. A reception will follow at the church. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.

Christine was born in Rochester the daughter of William...

Catherine Theresa Flock

Catherine Theresa Flock

Feb 12, 2026

Catherine T. Flock

Lyons/Newark---Catherine (Cathy) T. Flock, 85, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Clifton Springs Hospital, surrounded by her family. A strong Italian woman through and through, she bravely battled kidney disease, undergoing dialysis treatments for more than 18 years, along with several recent health challenges. In true Cathy fashion, she displayed her strength and courage in her decision...

Melissa A. Lindberg

Melissa A. Lindberg

Feb 8, 2026

Melissa A. Lindberg

 Newark—Melissa A. Lindberg, 57, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Huntington Living Center. 

Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday February 12, 2026, at Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E Miller St, Newark, NY 14513. A funeral service for family and close friends will follow at 7PM at the...

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Feb 8, 2026

Elizabeth L. Joseph

Newark---Elizabeth L. Joseph, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home in Newark.

All Services will be private.  

Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 13, 1931, the daughter of the late Theodore and Elizabeth Ebinger.  Over the years she worked for many companies in the area like Hallagan Furniture, JL Hammett and Sarah Coventry....

Christine Mott Klino

Christine Mott Klino

Feb 1, 2026

Christine Mott Klino

 Newark—Christine Mott Klino, 55, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Funeral services will be held privately.

Christine was born on October 7, 1970 in Newark, the daughter of George and Nancy Reeves Mott. She was a graduate of Newark Senior High School, Class of 1990. For many years she worked at Spinco in Newark. Becoming...

Ann E. Krebbeks

Ann E. Krebbeks

Jan 29, 2026

Ann E. Krebbeks 

Newark—Ann E. Krebbeks, 92, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Laurel Comfort Care House in Newark.

At Ann's request there will be no funeral services.

Memorials in her name may be made to Laurel House Comfort Care Home, 224 Fair Street, Newark, NY 14513

Ann was born in Palmyra, on July 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth...

James F. Kline

James F. Kline

Jan 25, 2026

James F. Kline

Newark---James F. Kline, 87, passed away at Newark Wayne Hospital on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Calling hours for Jim and his late wife Sue will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Paul L. Muphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller Street, Newark, NY 14513. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.

Jim requests memorials...