All Obituaries

Mindy Jean Soule, 65 of London, Ontario, Canada: passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Parkwood Institute, Palliative Wing.  Born July 28, 1955 in Mineola, New York. She was the daughter of the late Wyman Albert Soule and Marjorie Jean Soule.  She is survived by her three daughters, Margaret Jean Brandon, Melinda Jane Arcari and Molly Anne Greaves; her three grandchildren; as well as her brother, Wyman Thayer Soule.  Mindy attended Siena College in Loudonville NY...

PALMYRA: Fernaays, Robert L.; died suddenly on Thursday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 35. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at a future date. Rob was born on February 5, 1986 in Rochester, NY the son of Guy and Geanine Crouse Fernaays. He and the former Jessica Wendel were married on August 3, 2013. Rob was an avid fisherman who loved the water and boating. He enjoyed cooking and loved spending summers with his dad at the marina in Sodus Point. Rob is survived by his wife...

Macedon: Goodwin, Betsy J.; died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the age of 65. Please join the family for Betsy’s funeral at 11am on Saturday, March 20 at Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra. Covid protocols must be followed. In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to Dollars for Scholars Pal-Mac Chapter, Eric Goodwin Memorial Scholarship, 151 Hyde Parkway, Palmyra, NY 14522 or to Family Promise of Wayne County, 3 Holley St., Lyons NY 14489. Betsy was born on August 3, 1955 in...

Palmyra: Sloan, Robert A. "Andy": died suddenly on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the age of 78. Andy was born September 10, 1942 in Utica, NY, the son of Robert and Eleonore (Ziegler) Sloan. He and Carol (Walton) Sloan were married on November 16, 1966 and enjoyed 54 happy years of marriage. Andy held a bachelors degree from Colgate University, where he served as president of the Sigma Chi chapter and subtly shifted to Sigma Chi Delta to allow a variety of brothers to join. He also...

Oliver Whelehan Courtney, beloved son of Margaret and Daniel Courtney, was born sleeping at Highland Hospital at 7:21PM on March 8, 2021. Oliver is survived by grandparents Peter and Elizabeth Whelehan, Mary Courtney, and Daniel (Marcelina) Courtney Sr, as well as great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends too numerous to list. Oliver was 5lbs 14oz and 21” long. In his short stay on this world, he has known a lifetime of love, caring, and friendship, and has touched our...

PALMYRA: Shifflet, Debra J.; died on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 65. Per Debra’s wishes there will be no services at this time. Please consider donations in her memory to ARC of Wayne County, 150 Van Buren St., Newark, NY 14513. Debra’s family spoke of her as a great mother and grandmother who made everyone she met laugh. She will be missed dearly. Debra was predeceased by her daughter Amee Marie Scheetz. She is survived by her daughters Emily (Alex Karam) and Amanda...

Penfield/Palmyra; Robson, Thomas; died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 70 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie (Rosenquist), son Brian (Brandy), daughter and caregiver Catriona Guthrie (Brian), granddaughters Emma & Charlotte Guthrie, brother Peter (Marie), sister-in-law Valerie Rosenquist, brothers-in-law Kerry (Wanda) Rosenquist & Jeff (Mary) Rosenquist, nephews Stewart (Karen), Kenneth, Ryan, Mark, &...

Webster: Allen, Lewis A.; 84, Feb. 6, 2021. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 -11am on Thurs., Feb. 11 at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc., 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A prayer service will follow at 11am. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Please consider memorials in Lew’s name to civil Air Patrol, 1305 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. Lew was born on Feb.16, 1936 in Rochester, Ny the son of Bernard and Leta Smith Allen. He was a veteran of the United States Army...

PALMYRA –  Linda A. Breed, 61, of Palmyra, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, following a brief battle with cancer. Linda is survived by her son, Cory Breed and his girlfriend, Jessica Wilson of Palmyra; grandson, Aydrian of Palmyra; mother, Rosemary DeRuyter of Palmyra; father, Lloyd (Joan) Breed of Hudson, Fla.; brother, Dennis Breed of Palmyra; and step-brother, Jamie Carter of Florida. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, a loyal elderly rescue mutt,...

PALMYRA: Nash, Patricia Beal; died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 98. Please join the family at 10am on Saturday, February 13 in Palmyra Village Cemetery for graveside committal prayers. A memorial service may be held at a future date. Memorials in Pat’s memory may be directed to the Palmyra Community Library (formerly King’s Daughters), 402 E. Main St., Palmyra, NY 14522.      Pat was born on August 31, 1922 in Palmyra, NY the daughter of...