Dorothy Ormsby Argentieri,76, of 5495 Elm Valley Road, Alfred Station, died Monday, November 19, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hornell on August 14, 1936, she was the daughter of Rowland and Guinevere (Wilcox) Ormsby.

Dorothy grew up in the Alfred area and was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School.  In 1958, she graduated from Alfred University with a degree in Psychology.  She received her Master’s Degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo in 1962.

She was married on November 28, 1959, to William “Chop” Argentieri.  Together they resided in Hornell for many years and have lived in Alfred Station since 1997.

Her teaching career began in Pittsford, NY where she taught kindergarten. She also taught kindergarten in Canisteo and Hornell.  For many years Dorothy was employed at SUNY Alfred, first as a reading specialist and later as Director of Human Resources.  She retired in 2002.

Dorothy served as a volunteer and member of many organizations, including: the American Association of University Women; Planned Parenthood; Camp Fire Girls, where she also served as a group leader for her daughter; the Hornell Library Board; Sigma Chi Nu Sorority of Alfred University. She was a Life Member of Baker’s Bridge Historical Society.  She was a “die-hard” New York Yankees fan and also an avid Buffalo Bills fan – having been a season ticket holder for many years.  Dorothy was a phenomenal Bridge player, recognized as a Life Master by the American Contract Bridge League.  She also enjoyed playing golf and tennis.  She loved to travel, especially to visit her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Heinz Zydor and Robert Argentieri.

Surviving are her husband, William “Chop” Argentieri; 2 daughters, Judy Argentieri (Ben Watts) of Champaign, IL and Kate (Kevin) Nawracaj of Chicago, IL; a son, Matt, of Hornell; 4 sisters, Adele Zydor of New Jersey, Elizabeth Hall of Hornell, Alberta (Dick) Brown of Clarence Center and Eleanor (Bob) Rink of North Hornell; 2 brothers, Rowland (Ginny) Ormsby of La Grange, IN and William (Teddy) Ormsby of Hornell; her in-laws, Francis (Mary Ann) Argentieri, James (Phyllis) Argentieri, Mary Agnes (Don) Crosby and Ginny Argentieri, all of Hornell; 5 grandchildren, Olivia Watts, Samuel Watts, Ella Nawracaj, Ethan Nawracaj and Elise Nawracaj; many nieces and nephews.

At Dorothy’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held at United Presbyterian Church, 150 Main Street, Hornell, at 10:30am on Friday, November 23, 2012.  Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to “Alfred University” and will be designated to the University’s Baccalaureate Scholarship Program in memory of Dorothy.  Checks should be made payable to “Alfred University”, and sent to University Relations, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Please include a note stating that your gift is in memory of Dorothy Ormsby Argentieri ’58. Gifts may also be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Patricia A. “Pat” Kull – (69) – of 1190 County Route 66, Hornell, NY, died Saturday morning (November 17, 2012) at her home following a long illness.

Born in North Hornell on January 15, 1943, she was the daughter of Leo & Alberta (Patton) Fisher.

Pat grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1961).  Throughout the years she resided in several locations, including Colorado (5 years), Wyoming (5 years), Alaska (17 years) and Florida (10 years).  She returned to Hornell in 2011.

Over the years, Pat had been employed as a cook for several restaurants & sororities, including Sigma Chi Nu Sorority in Alfred.  She enjoyed reading both novels & biographies and in her younger years she enjoyed working in her flower garden.

She was married on March 2, 1963 (47 years) to Robert E. Kull who died April 1st, 2010.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leo Fisher.

Surviving are 1 daughter, Trudy L. McKenzie of Wasilla, Alaska; 1 son, Robert W. Kull of Wasilla, Alaska; 1 sister, Jackie Ellis of Arkport; 2 granddaughters, Lindsey McKenzie and Lauren McKenzie; several nieces & nephews.

At Pat’s request there will be no calling hours or services.  Arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Rose M. Marino – (103) – formerly of 348 Cleveland Ave., North Hornell, died Wednesday (October 31, 2012) at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Horseheads, following a brief illness.

Born in Sharon, Pa., on July 30th, 1909, she was the daughter of Michael & Louise (Bello) Milanese.  She has resided in the Hornell area for most of her life.

Rose had been employed for several years at the former Huegets Textile Company in Hornell and for 18 years, she worked as a seamstress at the former Hickey Freeman’s in Hornell.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  Rose had also been a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies of Columbus and a life member of the Italian – American Woman’s Club (Sons of Italy).  She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting.

Theresa M. Hendee – 48 – of 11449 Nickles Road, Prattsburgh, NY died unexpectedly Monday (October 15, 2012) at her home.

Born in Hornell on May 26, 1964, she was the daughter of Daniel & Mary “Betty” (Gallagher) Sexton.

Theresa grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1982).  She later earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Jamestown Community College.  She resided in Fremont for about 8 years and has lived in Prattsburgh for the past 21 years.

While in high school and before going to college, Theresa was employed in the dietary department at Hornell Gardens.  Following her college graduation, she was employed as a secretary at Crowell Insurance in Arkport.  She later served as a substitute teacher at Naples High School for about 6 years.

Theresa enjoyed watching football on TV and loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills.  She and her husband, Joe, loved spending time on their pontoon boat on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake.  They also enjoyed vacationing in Florida.

She was married on October 14, 1989 to Joseph Hendee who survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Daniel Hendee, a student at Clarkson University and Matthew Hendee, a student at SUNY Alfred; 3 sisters, Cathy (Jerry) Clark of Arkport, Margaret (Dave) Fletcher of Avoca and Patricia “Pat” (Stan) Faryna of Howard; several nieces & nephews.

The family of Theresa M. Hendee will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM until  7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.

Vivian M. (Glover) Gallese – (84) – of 1190 County Route 66 (Green Acres Trailer Court), Hornell, died after a brief illness Wednesday afternoon (September 12, 2012) at Rochester General Hospital.

Born in Hornell on September 24, 1927, she was the daughter of Roy and Wanda (Howe) Glover.

Vivian grew up in Arkport and attended Arkport High School.  She was married on May 5, 1950 to Francis “Peep” Gallese and moved to Buffalo, NY where she was employed by Westinghouse Corporation.  In 1971 she moved with her family to Hornell and later became employed by the Hornell School District where she worked until her retirement in 1992.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.

Kenneth R. “Ken” Diehl – (83) – formerly of 449 Canisteo St., Hornell, died early Tuesday morning (September 11, 2012) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, following a brief illness.

Born in Buffalo on December 29, 1928, he was the son of Robert J. & Theresa (Jaremboski) Diehl. 

Ken attended Seneca Vocational High School in Buffalo and was a graduate cum laude of Franklin School of Science & Arts in Philadelphia, PA where he was president of his class. 

He was employed as senior technician at the former New York State T.B. Hospital Laboratory in Mt. Morris for several years.  In 1958 he moved to Hornell and began his employment by the former Steuben County Medical Laboratory at the former Bethesda Community Hospital where he served as laboratory supervisor.  In 1968, he accepted a position in the laboratory at St. James Mercy Hospital from which he retired as chemistry department supervisor in 1990.

Nancy A. Whiteman – 75 – of 12 Ransom St., Hornell, died early Sunday morning (September 2, 2012) at Rochester General Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 5 days.

Born in Erie, PA on February 25, 1937, she was the daughter of Gerald & Elizabeth (Ranwand) Kepner.

Nancy grew up in the Canaseraga area and attended Canaseraga Central School.  She has resided in Hornell for most of her adult life.

She had been employed as a production line worker for several years at the former Corbin Wood Products in Hornell and had also worked at the former Ontario Industries of Hornell and Birdseye Corporation in Avon, NY.  She later was employed as a cook at the Sunset Restaurant.

Nicholas B. “Nick” Gangemi – 90 – of 73 Pine St., Hornell, died Thursday evening (August 23, 2012) at Hornell Gardens.

Born in Galeton, PA on July 17, 1922, he was the son of James & Josephine (Federico) Gangemi.

Nick was a lifelong resident of Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1941).  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Air Force. 

Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Nick was employed as a diesel mechanic at the former Erie Railroad.  He later began working at the Mobil Service Station on Main St., Hornell and in 1960 purchased the business and re-naming it Nick’s Mobil.  He owned & operated Nick’s Mobil on Main Street for many years and eventually moved the business to Seneca Street and where he continued to serve his many customers for many more years.  Following his retirement he served as a volunteer in the Radiology Department at St. James Mercy Hospital.

Walter J. Cook, Jr – 84 – of 314 Chemung St., Waverly died early Sunday morning at Hornell Gardens where he had resided since January, 2012.

He was born in Rock Royal, NY on August 19, 1928 and was the son of Walter & Edna (Kipp) Cook.

He had been as a postal worker in Deposit, NY for many years.

There will be no calling hours or services.  Arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Sharon E. Ferland – 66 – of 19 Bostwick Pl., Hornell, died unexpectedly Saturday morning (August 25, 2012) at her home.

Born in Wellsville on November 23, 1945, she was the daughter of Calvin & Mary (Hough) Robbins.

Sharon resided in Angelica in her younger years and has lived in Hornell since her teenage years.  She had been employed at the former Marion Rohr Corporation in several capacities, including seamstress, tagging & folding.

On October 3, 1971 she married David R. Ferland who survives.  Also surviving is her daughter, Edith M. Ferland of Hornell.

At Sharon’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.