Nancy Lee Mallory – 58 – of 37 Main Street in Almond, died tragically in a fire at her home on Thursday, August 13^th, 2020.

Born in Hornell on December 22^nd, 1961, she was the daughter of Wayne & Marilyn “Myrt” (Recktenwald) Stuart.

Nancy grew up in Hornell & Thacherville and was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1980.

Nancy’s smile and infectious laugh could brighten even the darkest days. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She had a deep love for her friends and her family and enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was an avid Buffalo Bills, New York Mets, Bob Seger, and Dave Matthews fan. She was well-known in Almond for her beautiful flowers and hanging plants on the front porch of her home. Although her house was destroyed by the fire, her hanging plants miraculously survived. Nancy also had a deep affection for animals, especially her canine companions, Rex & Ruby and her beloved cat, Bella. She will always be remembered by everyone who loves her as one of the most giving and selfless people ever.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne & Myrt; her daughter, Jennifer Feenaughty; and her sister-in-law, Pamela Stuart.

She was married on May 5, 2006 to Harrison Clair Mallory who survives. Also surviving are her son, John (Allison) Feenaughty of Arkport; her step-daughters, Ashley (Steve) Wanamaker of Brighton, NY and Lindsay (Dallas Boylan) Mallory of Ashland, OR; 3 brothers, Richard “Dick” Stuart of Almond, Thomas Stuart of Almond and Robert Stuart of Almond; her grandchildren, Max Feenaughty, Isla Feenaughty, Natalie Wanamaker and Samuel Wanamaker; several cousins, nieces & nephews.

The family of Nancy Lee Mallory will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where family & friends will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Memorial Service for Nancy will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook page on Tuesday at 11:00 AM visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome. The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days. 

Nancy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

Joshua “Jolyne” J. Lapham – 28 – of 6 Apple St., Arkport, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon (August 12, 2020) at home.

She was born in Hornell, NY on May 6, 1992, and began her journey of coming out as a transwoman on June 24, 2020.

Jolyne grew up in Jasper and was a graduate of Jasper-Troupsburg Central School  (class of 2010).   She then graduated from Corning Community College with her Associates degree and later from Alfred University with a Bachelor’s Degree, evidence of her dedication to the scientific world.

As a lover of knowledge, learning, and the intellectual world, the only thing that gave her greater pleasure than studying a textbook, was spending every second possible with her children. When not studying and parenting, you could find her surrounded by her plants or off doing one of her newest scientific experiments.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Gilmore Creelman; and paternal grandparents, Leslie  & Dolores Lapham.

Jolyne married on May 2, 2014 to Lori Blake, whom is still surviving.  Also surviving are her 3 beautiful children that embody her best qualities: Emma, Lincoln & Julianna; her mother, Carol Lapham of Jasper; her father, James Lapham of Jasper; 2 brothers, Kevin Lapham and Justin Lapham, both of Jasper; maternal grandmother, Marcia Creelman of Jasper; along with many close aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

At Jolyne’s request there will be no calling hours.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Jolyne’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the National Black Justice Coalition, Post Office Box 71395 Washington,  DC  20024, mightycause.com/organization/nbjc

Hornell, NY

Nancy M. Hoyt – 70 – of 44 Catherine St., Hornell, died Sunday afternoon (August 2, 2020) at her home, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on July 2, 1950, she was the daughter of Frederick & Ellen (McIntosh) Evans.

Nancy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1968).  She resided in Burns, NY for about 4 years, returning to Hornell in 1978.

She had been employed in the custodial department of Alfred State College for over 30 years and also worked as a cashier at Walmart in Hornell for several years.

Nancy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, making sure that everyone got together for holidays and other important events.

She was married for 45 years to David J. Hoyt who died January 25, 2018.

Surviving are 3 sons, Darin (Gretchen) Hoyt of Hornell, Jasin Hoyt of Hornell and Michael (Clare) Hoyt of Hornell; 2 sisters, Mary Ann (Jim) Bagley of Arkport and Marie (Dan) Hegarty of Hornell; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.

At Nancy’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Nancy’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Lucy T. Scrocco – 97 – formerly of Hornell, died Friday evening (July 31, 2020) at the home of her daughter in Cortland, NY, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on June 20, 1923, she was the daughter of Anthony & Margaret (Miele) Ermy.

Lucy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School.  She later attended Hornell High School. For several years she was employed as a seamstress at the former Dolores Dress Factory in Hornell.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  She had been a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Italy.

Throughout the years, Lucy enjoyed walking & exercising, long before it became fashionable.  She love watching Television and especially enjoyed tuning into her favorite Soap Operas.  She enjoyed spending time cleaning her apartments and often took care of her extended family by cleaning their homes.

Lucy was married on August 24, 1946 to John Scrocco who died in 1986.  Lucy was also preceded in death by her brother, Anthony “Butch” Ermy; her sisters & brothers-in-law, Sophie (Dominic) Lisi, Mary Noble, Adeline (Joe) Schillaci and Mitzi (Pete) Cartella and Louis Bozzette.

Surviving are her daughter, Mary (Jeffrey Heliseva) Voorhees of Cortland; her sister, Ann Bozzette of Mt. Morris; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Ermy of Hornell; many nieces & nephews.

The family of Lucy T. Scrocco will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

PLEASE NOTE:  Everyone will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing both at the Dagon Funeral Home and at St. Ann’s Church!

Lucy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made toSt. Ann’s Church, 29 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

Martin J. “Marty” Pryor – 62 – of 2180 Stone Hill Road, Arkport (Town of Dansville) died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon (July 28, 2020) at his home.

Born in Hornell on July 23, 1958, he was the son of William “Bill” & Nancy (Fuller) Pryor.

Marty grew up in Arkport and was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1977).  He later received an Associate’s Degree in Business & Hotel Management from Delphi College.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy, who died December 2, 2006; his brother, Robert “Jay” Pryor who died in 1964.

Surviving are his father, William “Bill” (Kathie Pfaff) Pryor of Arkport; his daughter, Michelle (Richard Zimmerman) Pryor of Arkport; 3 brothers, Matt (Kelli Tierney) Pryor (son) of Arkport, Bill (Amy) Pryor of Philadelphia, PA and Todd (Yvonne) Pryor of Clifton Springs, NY; his granddaughter, Harper Zimmerman; 1 niece, Taylor Pryor.

At Marty’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with final interment in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, NY.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. 

Marty’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to either the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843 or the Fremont Fire & Ambulance, 8125 State Route 21, Arkport, NY 14807

Roger D. Amidon – 69 – of 7879 State Route 36, Arkport, died Saturday afternoon (July 25, 2020) at his home, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on April 19, 1951, he was the son of Walter & Tressa (Brown) Amidon.

Roger grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School.  Throughout the years he was self-employed, most recently re-cycling scrap metal.

He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing.  He also enjoyed visiting the casinos in Salamanca, playing “Lotto” and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

Roger was preceded in death by his father, Walter E. Amidon; his mother & step-father, Tressa & Paul Muchler; his step-brother, Gene Muchler; his brother-in-law, Wayne C. Woodworth.

Surviving are his son, Zachary Amidon; his daughter, Desi Rae Amidon of Oregon; 2 sisters, Sandra (Bruce) Davis of Michigan & Kay Flaitz of Florida; his brother, Steve Amidon of Hornell; his step-brother, Paul (Mary) Muchler of Arkport; his step-sister, Sandy Falco of Hornell; several nieces & nephews.

At Roger’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.

Please note that everyone entering the Dagon Funeral Home will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Roger’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Alfred Station, NY

Elsie Mary Cushing – 92 – of 1497 Water Wells Rd., Alfred Station, NY, died early Saturday morning (July 25, 2020) at her home, following a long illness.

Surviving are 2 sons, Mark (Janice Thies) Cushing of Ithaca and Eric (Eri) Cusning of Alfred Station; 1 daughter, Karen Cushing of Alfred.

There will be no calling hours or services.  A complete obituary will appear in the Alfred Sun Newspaper.

William R. “Bill” Remchuk – 68 – formerly of Madison Ave., Hornell, died Thursday morning (July 23, 2020) at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation in Corning, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on June 19, 1952, he was the son of John & Marguerite (Englert) Remchuk.

Bill grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1970).  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving his country from 1970 – 1973.  He later served as a member of the National Guard.

For many years, Bill had been employed in the sales department at Arkport Suzuki and in his younger years was an avid motorcycle rider.  He was also a “camera buff” and for a time took family and individual portraits at Walmart.

Bill was married on September 10, 1977 to the former Michelle “Mikki” McDonald who died August 14, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tabitha “Tabi” Remchuk Wang who died April 23, 2020; his brother, John Remchuk.

Surviving are his son, William “Bill” (Tanya) Remchuk JR of Corning; 4 grandchildren, Logan Remchuk, Breanna Remchuk, Evan Morse & Lexi Remchuk; several brothers & sisters.

At Bill’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. 

Bill’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Brian K. Morgan – 53 – of North Almond Valley Road, Arkport, NY (Bishopville), died Wednesday morning (July 22, 2020) at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY following a long illness.

Born in North Hornell on October 31, 1966, he was the son of Arthur & Doris (Hulett) Morgan.

Brian grew up in Bishopville and attended Arkport Central School.  From the age of 13, he enjoyed farming and for many years worked on several area farms including the Brown Family Farm in Bishopville, Sugar Creek Farm in Ossian and the Karr Family Farm in Fremont, NY.  He was a “Multi-Tasker” and could handle any farm related job.

For many years, Brian also was employed as a truck driver, driving for several area businesses such as Covered Wagon of Hornell, Scuba Construction of Almond and Leon Lacy Trucking of Arkport.  He was a self taught “Jack of All Trades” who was extremely mechanically minded and had a reputation of a man who could fix just about anything.

Having a deep love of the nature and the outdoors, Brian enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting (both shotgun & bow) and small game hunting.  He also had an affection for animals and throughout the years enjoyed the company of his many pet dogs.  Brian will be sadly missed by his canine friend, “Tibber”, a “Jack-A-Poo” (Jack Russell & Poodle mix) who helped comfort him through his long illness.  He was also a long-time member of the Arkport American Legion.

Brian was preceded in death by his step-son, Daniel Crane; his father, Arthur Morgan; and his sister, Sherry Woods.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 28 years, Mary, who he married on August 1, 1992; his son, Jacob (Samantha Smith) Morgan of Bishopville; his step-son, Murray (Erica) Crane of Dansville; his mother, Doris Morgan of Bishopville; 3 brothers, Richard (Gail) Morgan of Greenwood, David (Gertrude) Morgan of Canisteo and Kevin (Marcie) Morgan of Avoca; 4 sisters, Janice Kepner of Hornell, Sandra (Al) Eymer of Bishopville, Donna (Lani) Barros of Burns, NY and Shelby (Leo Seamon) Eymer of Bishopville; 3 grandchildren, Arika, David & Julius; several nieces, nephews & cousins.

At Brian’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. 

Brian’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.

Marilyn M. Grillo – 90 – of 49 John St., Hornell, died early Thursday morning (May 14, 2020) at Elderwood of Hornell Nursing Facility, following a brief illness.

Born in Hornell on May 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Frank & Camilla (Angel) McClary.

Marilyn grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1949).  While in high school, she began working, in many capacities, at the former Tuttle & Rockwell Store in Hornell, a job that she held from 1946-1950.  She later was employed for several years as assistant manager and buyer at the former Cameo Shop in Hornell.

In the 1970’s, Marilyn acquired her Real Estate License and for several years served as a real estate agent for Winter’s Real Estate in Hornell.  She later received her Broker’s License and began working for Real Inc. in Hornell.  She retired in 2017 at the tender age of 87.

Marilyn was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  She was also a member of the Ladies of Columbus, St. James Auxiliary, G. Carducci Lodge (Son’s of Italy) and the Hornell Alumni Association.

Having a deep love & affection for her family and many friends, Marilyn loved entertaining at her home and always enjoyed the company of others. One of her favorite times of year was Halloween inviting all the neighborhood children into her decorated home to give them candy, cider and doughnuts. She also enjoyed sketching pictures on the hill at Kanakadea Park.   She will be remembered as a genuine, giving, loving, compassionate woman who always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.  She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her!!

Marilyn was married on January 13, 1951 to Joseph “Joe” Grillo who died July 22, 2003.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Fahl who died September 5, 2019.

Surviving are her son, Michael “Mike” Grillo of Hornell; her daughter, Mary (Stephen) Westfall of West Palm Beach, FL; her sister, Betty Jean (Gene) Saville of Port Charlotte, FL; her son-in-law, James Fahl of Avoca; 4 grandchildren, Eric (Misty) Grillo, Jessica (Rhett) Snyder, Brian (Jessica) Fahl and Stephen (Brittany) Westfall; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

Family & Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass (Celebration of Life) on Saturday (July 25, 2020) at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with Father Stan Kacprzak officiating.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Marilyn’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY   14843

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