All Obituaries

Robert J. Williams Wolcott - Robert J. Williams, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.     In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a favorite charity of your own choice in memory of Robert. Robert was born on Saturday, August 29, 1936, in Rochester, NY. Robert spent his life in the Rochester area graduating from Edison Tech High School. Robert retired a Captain after thirty-one years with the Rochester City Fire Department....

Rodger Paul Buffett Newark - Rodger P. Buffett, 72, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, after a brief illness at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Roosevelt Children's Center, 848 Peirson Ave., Newark, NY 14513 in Rodger's memory. Rodger was born the son of the late John and Georgianna (Perkins) Buffett on Saturday, May 22, 1948, in Ogdensburg, NY. Rodger graduated from Ogdensburg High School class of 1967. In 1970 he enlisted in...

Colette Joy Bailey Newark - Colette Bailey, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday (March 4) at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. Colette's funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489, in Colette's memory. Colette was born the...

John W. Beha Port Gibson - John "Jack" Beha, 72, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday (February 27) at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. Jack's funeral service will be private. A celebration of Jack's life will take place this summer. Please note, for visitation all NYS social distancing and face covering guidelines must be...

Carol Ann Rust Newark - Carol A. Rust, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. The family will greet friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday (February 23) at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller St, Newark. Carol's funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday (February 24) at Cross Creek Church, 3700 NY-31, Palmyra, NY 14522. Carol was born the daughter of the late Stanley and June (Gutacker) Bulman on Tuesday, October 12,...

Marilyn J Mills Newark - Marilyn J Mills, 87, passed away after a brief illness at the Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Please join the family for Marilyn's graveside service at 11 a.m. (May 22) at Newark Cemetery, North Main Street, Newark, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a favorite Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Rd., Lyons, NY 14489 Marilyn's memory. Marilyn was born the daughter of the late...

Newark - Raymond J. Baker, 100, years young, was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Calling hours for family and friends will be from 4 - 6 p.m. on Friday (Mar. 5) at Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, 124 W. Miller St., in Newark. Please join the family on Saturday (Mar 6) at 1 p.m. for Raymond’s memorial service at the Southeast Bible Baptist Church, 1850 Fairport Nine Mile Road (Route 250) Penfield, NY. Spring burial will be in Glenview Cemetery in Pulteney,...

Hamilton Dawson Phelps - Hamilton Dawson, 52, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Geneva General Hospital. There will be graveside service at 11 a.m. on Thursday (March 4) at East Newark Cemetery, Vienna Street, Newark, NY.     Hamilton was born the son of Johnny and Lydia (Scott) Dawson on Monday, June 17, 1968 in Rochester, NY. Hamilton loved to eat his snacks, go on car rides, and food of all kinds. Hamilton enjoyed music therapy and he would tell everyone his...

John R. Oakes Newark - John R. Oakes, 89, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. John was born the son of John and Marie (Cunningham) Oakes on September 2, 1931, in Seneca Falls, NY. He was a graduate of Mynderse Academy in 1949 and graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in pharmacy. After graduation from college, and before working full time as a pharmacist, he served in the US Army as an X-ray technician. John worked many years...

David John DiBiaso Newark - David "DiBi" DiBiaso, 57, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, after a brief illness at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. David was born the son of the late Raymond "Tippy" and Carol (Gillette) DiBiaso on Monday, March 18, 1963, in Watertown, NY. David was a lifelong Mason, and a member of the Elks Lodge 1249 for 36 years. DiBi loved football, gardening, cooking, and the TCM channel. He enjoyed listening to "the oldies" and of course Led Zeppelin. ...