Craig D. Neu SR

Craig D. Neu SR – 47 – of 2810 Gravel Run Road, Canisteo, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning (June 7, 2020) at his home.

Born in Hornell on February 3, 1973, he was the son of Daniel & Dona (Martin) Neu and the step-son of Veronica “Ronnie” Neu.

Craig resided in Hornell during his early years and, because his father was a member of the US Air Force, lived in many locations during his teen years, such as California, Massachusetts and North Carolina.  He returned to the Hornell-Canisteo area in 1992.

Throughout his life, Craig enjoyed fishing and watching football & basketball on TV, always rooting for the San Francisco 49ers and the LA Lakers.  In his younger years he loved playing basketball.

Surviving are 5 children, Brenden (Summer) Cammilleri, Craig Neu JR, Khristian Neu, Heavena Neu and Mystyca Neu; 1 granddaughter, Giavanna Cammilleri; his father & step-mother, Dan & Veronica “Ronnie” Neu of Hornell; his mother, Donna Mulhair of Canisteo; 1 sister, Ryan Elizabeth Neu; 3 brothers, Richard Neu, Zane Swarts and Joseph Pulvino; several aunts, uncles & cousins.

At Craig’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.

Craig’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to any mental health charity or program of their choice.

Irene M. Mauro

Irene M. Mauro, 90, formerly of Pine Street in Hornell and for the last several years, a resident of Updyke’s Willow Ridge, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 following a lengthy illness.

Born in Troupsburg, NY on February 12, 1930, she was the daughter of Joseph & Hazel (Paul) Moore.

Irene grew up in the Hornell – Canisteo area and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1947).  She had been employed for several years as a telephone operator for the former New York Telephone Company.

When her children were younger, Irene spent many busy years as a Cub Scout Den Leader, Homeroom Mother for classes at Lincoln School, Blue Bird and Camp Fire Leader, religious education teacher, and was also active in the Lincoln School PTA.

In later years, Irene babysat the children of several teachers at Lincoln School and then babysat her own grandchildren for several years.

Irene was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, attending countless concerts, recitals, plays, and sporting events over the years.  She loved to bake and cook for her family, especially apple pies and raviolis. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting and gardening.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and for many years had been a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church, where she served as sacristan and was active in the operation & maintenance of the Church. More recently, she was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Irene also made and donated countless rosaries to Father Bill Brown for his missions in Peru.

Irene had been a member of the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Ignatius Church, Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies of Columbus.  Throughout the years, she also enjoyed playing cards with her friends.  Irene loved spending her summer months with her family at their cottage on Waneta Lake.

She will be fondly remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed and forever loved by those whose lives she touched.

She was married on October 16, 1948 to Salvatore “Tootie” Mauro who died February 26, 2008.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; her step father, James Soble; her sister, Barbara Kelly; her brother, James Soble, Jr.; brothers-in-law Dale Lamphier and Carl Mauro; and sisters-in-law Jean Mauro, Anne Mauro and Marguerite Mauro.

Surviving are 3 sons; Thomas (Ann) Mauro of Cohocton, Ronald (Suzanne) Mauro of Almond and Robert (Pauline Shaw) Mauro of Arkport; 1 daughter, Teresa (Andy) Williams of Hornell; 1 sister, Genevieve Lamphier of Canisteo; 9 grandchildren, Angela (David) Trautman, Michael (Jenn Fish) Mauro, Raymond (Shelby Hosmer) Mauro, Dr. John (Yihong) Mauro, Daniel (Dr. Vivian Shaw) Mauro, Dr. Marisa (Charley Howe) Mauro, Nicholas (Jerry Walsh) Mauro, Meghann Williams and Kristen Williams; 8 great-grandchildren: Joseph Trautman, Nathaniel Trautman, Baylie Mauro, Bentley Mauro, Sofia Mauro, Rhys Howe, Rhett Howe, Torin Howe; and several nieces & nephews.

Irene’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Updyke’s Willow Ridge who took such great care of her and treated her like family during her time there.  They would also like to thank the staff of Care First for their loving care over the last several months.

Because of the COVID19 pandemic there will be no public calling hours. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell at the convenience of the immediate family followed by committal prayers and interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.

The Funeral Massl for Irene Mauro will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook  page on Tuesday at 10:00 AM by visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.  The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days.  

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

Irene’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 27 Erie Avenue, Hornell,NY 14843, Golisano Children’s Hospital, 150 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester, NY 14642 or The Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.

 

 

 

Lawrence M. “Larry” Carroll

Hornell, New York

Lawrence M. “Larry” Carroll – 74 – of 22 Fulton St., Hornell, died Wednesday morning (June 3, 2020) at his home, following a long illness.

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

Nancy Jane Drake

Nancy Jane Drake – 70 – of Hornell, NY, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hornell Gardens Nursing Home, due to complications from COVID-19.

Nancy was born in Arkport, NY on August 8, 1949, the daughter of  Franklin and Joy (Wilson) Haynes. She attended school and graduated from Arkport Central High School. She later in life went on to attend college at Alfred State College, for computer and office management training.

Soon after high school Nancy married Paul Fisk and was later married to Richard “Doug” Drake (deceased).  She lived most of her life in the Hornell area except for a few years when she lived in Buffalo, NY after attending college. She worked for many years as a waitress and bartender in local Hornell area establishments such as the Big Elms, Sunset Inn, Muhleisen’s and Lucy’s Tavern.

Nancy was an avid fisherwoman and loved being outdoors and around a good campfire. She was quick to laugh and was known for her fun-loving personality and for her feistiness in her later years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Joy Haynes.

Nancy is survived by daughter Kimberly Fisk (Larry Humphreys) of Tampa, FL, son Jody and Jennifer (Cook) Fisk of Honeoye, NY, daughter Corianne Covert (Freeman Covert) of Folsom, CA, and her grandchildren Michael, Glen, Autumn, Melinda, Kyla and Hunter. Nancy also has two surviving brothers Bill (Janice) Haynes and Alan Haynes.

Due to the Caronavirus Pandemic, there will be no calling hours.  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Heritage Hill Cemetery with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.

The Graveside Service for Nancy Drake will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook  page on Saturday at 1:00 PM by visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.  The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days.  

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

Louise R. Walsh

Louise R. Walsh – (87) – of Clarence, NY, formerly of Hornell, died early Monday morning (June 1, 2020) at the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) in Buffalo, following a long illness.

Born in Scranton, PA on October 15, 1932, she was the daughter of Francis & Florence (Leeming) O’Brien and the adopted-daughter of Harry & Florence Wright.

Louise grew up in Nicholson, PA and attended Nicholson High School.  She resided in the Hornell area throughout the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s and had been employed for many years as a Nurse’s Aide at Hornell Gardens.  In the mid-1980’s, she moved south and for the next 30 years, divided her time by living in Florida, North Carolina and New York State to be near her family.

While living in Hornell she had been a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.

Louise was married on November 20, 1947 to Daniel Walsh who died in 1988.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Walsh who died in 2015 and her sons-in-law, Jack Emo, Dale Baker, and Roy Thomson.

Surviving are 6 daughters, Mary Ann Emo of Hornell, Peggy Baker of Trenton, FL, Roseleen (Dale) Butler of Trenton, FL, Patricia Thomson of Clarence, NY, Eileen Walsh of Hornell and Maureen Walsh of Hornell; 6 sons, Danny Walsh of Sayre, PA, Jim (Trish) Walsh of North Pole, AK, Patrick (Lita) Walsh of Greenville, SC, Michael Walsh of Scottsville, NY, John (Diane) Walsh of Hornell and Barry (Margaret) Walsh of Knoxville, TN; 50 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic there will be no calling hours.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church with Father Stan Kacprzak officiating.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Louise Walsh will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook  page on Thursday at 10:00 AM by visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.  The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days.  

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

Louise’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Ann’s Church, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY 14843.

John E. Dunkley

Hornell, New York

John E. Dunkley – 91 – died Sunday evening (May 31, 2020) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY where he had resided for the past 3 years.

He was born in Rochester, NY on November 12, 1928 where he resided for much of his life.  He also resided in Arkport for several years.

John was married to Wilhelmina M. “Billie” (Erdin) Dunkley who died December 26, 2016.

Surviving are five children; 1step-son; several grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.

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

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

Audrey M. Ahearn

Hornell, NY  /  Redlands, CA

Audrey M. Ahearn – 93 – of Redlands, CA, formerly of Hornell died Friday (May 29, 2020) at her home, following a long illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dagon Funeral Home.

James L. “Jimmy” Gleason

James L. “Jimmy” Gleason – 84 – of 6 Sheldon Court, Hornell, died Friday afternoon (May 22, 2020) following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on April 6, 1936, he was the son of James & Mildred (Hyland) Gleason.

Jimmy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1954).

Following high school graduation, he began a 50 year career working for the railroad.  Through the years Jimmy worked in many capacities for the Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railroad, Conrail and CSX Railroad, the final 30 years as an engineer, retiring in July, 2005.  During those 50 years with the railroad, he also served the City of Hornell as a Call Fireman and as a Hornell Ambulance driver, continuing his service to the Hornell community until he was nearly 80 years old!

Jim was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and had been a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church and later St. Ann’s Church.  He had been a member of the Hornell Knights of Columbus, the Hornell American Legion, the G. Carducci Lodge (Sons of Italy), the Hornell Association and the Hornell AMVETS.

An avid golfer, Jimmy played numerous rounds of golf at Twin Hickory Golf Club and was a member of the Hornell Golf Club.  In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting and quail hunting.  He loved rooting for the New York Yankees and also watching football on TV.  Jimmy had a special relationship with his granddaughter, Anna Updyke.  He attended all of her sporting events and truely was her “Biggest Fan.”

A true & loyal “Family Man”, Jimmy was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather & uncle.  He will be remembered for his easy-going personality and his ever-present smile.  To know him was to love him!!  He will be sadly missed by his loving family and countless friends!!

Jimmy was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Gleason who died in 1972; 2 sisters, Eileen Connors and Ann Smith; and his nephew, Trooper Larry Gleason.

He was married on July 19, 1969 to the former Linda Smith who survives.  Also surviving are 2 daughters, Bridget (Steve) Minisce of Raleigh, NC and Kate (Chris) Secondo of Hornell; his son, Tim Gleason of Ft. Myers, FL; his brother, Larry (Rosemary) Gleason of Canandaigua, NY; his grandchildren, Anna Updyke and Scotty Minisce; several nieces & nephews.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there will be no calling hours.  A private graveside service for immediate family will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Fr. Stan Kacprzak officiating.  A Memorial Mass along with a “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.

The Graveside Service for Jimmy Gleason will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook  page on Tuesday at 2:00 PM by visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.  The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days. 

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

Jimmy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either St. Ann’s Academy, 41 Genesee St., Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843.

William Henry Hyland, JR

William “Bill” Henry Hyland Jr – 83 – of 7475 Seneca Road North, Hornell, died on April 28th, 2020 at Hornell Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation center following a long illness.

Born in Rochester, NY on January 31, 1937, he was the son of Kathryn Bell (Clark) and William Henry Hyland Sr.  He had several step siblings, a brother, Robert E. Hyland and a sister Carolyn (Hyland) Sargent of Delray Beach, Florida.

Over the years Bill held various jobs including working for The Coca Cola Company and The Salvation army.

He loved spending time with friends and family and could often be found walking around the neighborhood chatting with neighbors about the weather.  Bill also enjoyed old movies from Hollywood’s golden age, especially if it was a good western.

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic there will be no calling hours at this time.  A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

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

 

 

Jamie D. Travis

Jamie D. Travis – 16 – of 69 Bennett St., Hornell, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning (May 20, 2020) at his home.

Born in Hornell on June 4, 2003, he was the son of James & Karen (Congdon) Travis.

Jamie grew up in Hornell and attended Bryant School, Hornell Middle School and Hornell High School.  For the past two years he has been attending BOCES – Elmira, NY Bush Campus.

He loved spending countless hours on the Internet, especially Facebook, Snapshot & Instagram.  Jamie also considered himself the “King of the Selfie” and loved taking photos of himself with his family & friends.

For most of his life, Jamie absolutely loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed swimming.  He would immediately jump into any pool, pond, lake or creek that he came upon.  He also enjoyed wearing Nike & Adidas Sportswear.

Jamie will be remembered as a young man who “wore his heart on his sleeve”.  He was a true & loyal friend who would help anyone in need at any time.  As a son, brother, grandson, cousin or nephew, he was simply a joy to be around.  He will be sadly missed by everyone that was fortunate enough to have known him!

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles “Chuck” Congdon; his paternal grandfather, James Travis.

Surviving are his parents, James “Jimbo” & Karen Travis; 2 brothers, Mikey Schultz and Stanley Schultz; his sister, Marimargaret Travis; his maternal grandmother, Doris Congdon of Hornell; paternal grandparents, Roberta & Florentino Gonzalez of Bath; 1 niece; 1 nephew; several aunts, uncles & cousins.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic there will be no calling hours.  A private Memorial Service will be held at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY at the convenience of the family with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a future date.

The Memorial Service for Jamie  will be streamed via Facebook Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook page on Wednesday at 12:00 (Noon) by visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.  The video will remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days. 

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

Jamie’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name be made to any Suicide Prevention Program or Mental Health Program of the donor’s choice.  Remember, the dollar that you give may save a life!!