Brown & Powers Funeral Homes

01/07/2026

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01/06/2026

Ronald D. Aultman
Canisteo
Ronald D. Aultman 69, resided on State Route 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (Dec. 31, 2025) at his home.
Ron was born in Hornell on June 4, 1956, the son of Olean and Veronica Pyer Aultman. He had resided in the area nearly all his life. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School and had been employed for several years at Ken Backers Collision.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Roberta Norton and his brothers, Raymond and Roger Aultman.
Surviving is his long time companion, Polly Carbone of Canisteo, his daughter, Jennifer (Kenny) Jackson of Canisteo, his son, Cody Aultman of Almond, and his sister, Rita Kame of Fremont. His grandchildren, David Lee, Schuylar (Dakota) Mix, and Cameron Aultman, great grandchildren, MaKenna Mix and Zayden Mix. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours or services. A celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
The family is being assisted by Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Canisteo.

01/02/2026

Shelly Ann White, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2025, at her home in Midway, Georgia. She was born on April 17, 1967, in Hornell, New York.

Shelly resided in Georgia for the past ten years, where she met the love of her life, Edwin White, and built a life rooted in love and companionship. She found joy in caring for others in simple, meaningful ways. Shelly loved cooking and baking for family and friends, walking along the beach, camping, thrifting, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

Shelly is survived by her devoted husband of nine years, Edwin White; her father, Donald E. Lewis Sr; her daughter, Danielle Leibach, and son-in-law, Blake, of Weslaco, Texas; and her cherished grandchildren, Ivie and Carter, who brought her immense joy and fulfillment. She is also survived by three stepchildren and five step-grandchildren.

She is further survived by her siblings: Constance Rollins (Douglas) of Hornell, New York; Barbra Martin (James) of Woodhull, New York; Donald Lewis II (Laura) of Canisteo, New York; and Christine Lewis of Arkport, New York and several nieces and nephews.

Shelly is also lovingly remembered by her best friend, Kylee Bates, and Kylee’s sons, Blake and Trent Adams, whom Shelly loved as her own.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Jean Lewis (Harwood), and her grandparents, Warren and Barbara Harwood, and Edward and Nora Lewis.

Shelly’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed.

Calling hours will be January 31st, 2026 from 1-4 at Brown and Powers Funeral Home, Hornell, NY with a Celebration of Life following at the Hornell Moose Club, Hornell NY from 4-8.

01/02/2026

Christopher Allan Sharrett left this world far too soon on December 31,2025 at the young age of 37, leaving behind a deep sense of loss in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Christopher was a gifted and creative soul. He had a remarkable mind for computers and technology, and he expressed himself beautifully through both music and writing. Music was one of his greatest passions, and he was an amazing guitarist whose talent and dedication could be felt in every note he played. Through his music, he found a way to share his emotions and connect with others in a way that words alone could not.

He also found peace and joy in the outdoors, where he felt most at home. Whether spending time in nature or simply enjoying the quiet of the world around him, these moments brought him comfort. Above all, he deeply loved his dog Ozzy, who was a constant companion and a source of unconditional love.

Though his time here was brief, Christopher's impact was lasting. He will be remembered for his creativity, his passion, and the love he gave so freely. His memory will live on in the music he played, the words he wrote, and the hearts of those who will never forget him.

He is survived by his mother Cherrie Sharrett of Alfred Station, his brother Shane Sharrett (Cassi Sharrett) of Andover, and a niece and two nephews, Aliyah, Ayden, and Ashtyn Sharrett.

Christopher is preceded in death by his father Stewart Sharrett, half-sister Stacia Marlatt, and half-brother Joseph Lecceardone.

He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

The family has chosen to remember Christopher privately at this time. No calling hours or funeral services will be held, with a celebration of life to take place at a later date.

12/31/2025

James Alan Spike
North Hornell
James A. Spike age 82 of Cleveland Avenue, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday (December 29, 2025) at Elderwood Nursing Home.
He was born in Nunda, NY on October 19, 1943 the son of Leon Spike and Orsina Underwood Spike. In 1963 he married Donna Gordon Spike who predeceased him in 2015. He had worked for Pattons Busy Bee for many years, and later retired from the City of Hornell working for the DPW. James enjoyed playing cards, going out to eat, endless road trips, and boating excursions on the Finger Lakes.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Donna Spike, his son in law Joseph Haynes 4 brothers Carl, William, Thomas, and Howard Spike, 5 sisters Ruth Willett, Betty Scott, Joanne Spike, Carolyn Spike and Mary VanSkiver.
He is survived by his 4 daughters Carolin (Michael) Campbell of North Hornell, Lindsay Haynes of Arkport, Amber (Kevin) DuBois of Canisteo, Christina (James) Rawleigh of Hornell, 2 sons Leonard (Kim) Spike of Lamoka Lake, James Spike of Nebraska, 3 brothers Richard, Charles and Daniel Spike, 2 sisters Barbara Spike and Geraldine Hess, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday (January 6, 2026) from 10-11am at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00am with Pastor Doug Jones officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery in Hornell.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

12/27/2025

12/25/2025

From our families to yours...

During Holidays like this, we hope you know,
every loved one lost holds a special place in our hearts.
Cherish those memories so they are never lost,
Especially here on Christmas day.

Merry Christmas to all!

Sincerely,
Chet, Gerry, Katharine, Glenn & Karlee

12/23/2025

Stewart A. Sharrett

Alfred Station

Stewart A. Sharrett, 75, a resident of Burdick Road, passed away Thursday (Dec. 18, 2025) at St. James Hospital in Hornell. Born in North Hornell, August 17, 1950, he was the son of Charles and Violet Bell Sharrett. Stewart had resided his entire life in the Almond- Alfred Almond area. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, and attended Wellsville Tech, to further his career in carpentry. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

After serving his country, he pursued his lifelong passion for carpentry, holding various positions before building a rewarding career as a carpenter at Alfred State college, from which he retired after years of dedication, hard work, and service.

Stewart loved living in the valley and was happiest spending time in his garage, always tinkering, fixing, or working on a new project. Working on cars was more than a hobby- it was a passion he proudly passed down to his family. He enjoyed teaching them the many skills he had learned over the years, sharing not only his knowledge, but also his work ethic and love for hands-on learning.

Stewart loved life's simple pleasures-enjoying coffee with friends, the excitement of the races, and working on projects with friends and family. Known for his generous and caring spirit, he was always ready to help anyone in need.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother John Sharrett, his step daughter Stacia Marlatt and step son Joseph Lecceardone.

Surviving are his wife Cherrie Mullikin Sharrett, his sons, Shane (Cassi) Sharrett of Andover, and Christopher Sharrett of Alfred Station, his brother, Thomas (Linda) Sharrett of North Hornell, grandchildren, Aliyah, Ayden, and Ashtyn Sharrett.

There will be no calling hours. The family will observe a private celebration of life at their convenience. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.

Friends wishing to remember Stewart, are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843, The American Cancer Society, 1400 'Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14609, or to the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Patient Recreation Fund, Bath New York 14810.

12/23/2025

RuthAnn Bebout, 81, of Hornell passed away peacefully in her home with
her children by her side early Sunday morning, December 21st, 2025.
RuthAnn, known as "Rudy" to her best friends, was born on March 12th,
1944. She was the daughter of Roy and Doris (Reynolds) Schoonover. She
graduated from Hornell and stayed in the area her whole life, residing
in Alfred and Hornell. RuthAnn worked at Acme Markets for 25+ years
until they closed their doors. At 50 years old after a lifetime of
taking care of her family she decided to go back to school and became an
LPN, where she went to work at the Hornell Gardens to continue her life
of caring.
RuthAnn was an amazing mother, grandmother and a faithful friend. She
loved to cook and make meals for everyone and would do anything for her
loved ones!
RuthAnn was an avid traveler and loved to travel with her many friends
to her two favorite places in the world, Galveston Beach and Las Vegas.
She was a lifetime member of the Hornell Association and the AMVETS.
RuthAnn was predeceased by her parents Doris and Roy, her sister Joanne
Cartwright and her brothers, Homer (Butch) and Neil Schoonover.
Surviving is her daughter, Bobbi (Joshua) Morgan of Greenwood, her son,
Keith Cartwright of Hornell and her three grandchildren, Mikayla
Gardner, Maddux Schwartz and Cassidy Cartwright.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Saturday January
3rd,2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Bender, Brown and Powers at 354
Canisteo St. Hornell.
Friends wishing to remember RuthAnn are asked to make a contribution to
St. Judes Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place Memphis, TN 38105-99959

12/22/2025

Raymond D. Champlin
Alfred Station
Raymond D. Champlin, age 87, of Terbury Road, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Elderwood Nursing Home.
Raymond was born in North Hornell on January 22, 1938, the son of Reed D. Champlin and Lottie Terribury Champlin, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School.
Raymond was retired from the Town of Alfred Highway Department, where he had worked as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked for Allegany County Highway Department for several Years. Raymond had been a part-time farmer his entire life. He enjoyed restoring Allis Chalmers tractors, hunting, and the outdoors.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Arlene Roberts, and brother Dale Champlin.
He is survived by his daughter Corinne (Brian) Harrison of South Carolina, his son Randy Champlin of Alfred Station, his brother Verge Champlin, and nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service for Raymond will be held in the spring at Maplewood Cemetery in Alfred Station.
Funeral arrangements are with the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

12/22/2025

Betty Ann Boyd Weaver
Belfast
Betty Weaver age 92 of East Hughes Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday (December 21, 2025) at Olean General Hospital.
She was born in Pembroke, NY on May 2, 1933 the daughter of George Boyd and Gertrude Hanft Boyd, and moved to Belfast at 3 years old with her family. She started school in a one room schoolhouse at the top of Gleason Hill in 1938, and in 1939 started at Belfast Central School, graduating “Class of 1951”. Not long after graduating she married Harold J. Weaver on August 11, 1951, and was predeceased by him in 2017. Betty started her career at Harringtons Grocery, and started driving School Bus at Belfast Central School in 1963-1998, and then took on a Teachers Aide position from 2000-2015. She was a devoted member of the Belfast Free Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, and participated in many committees. She loved to play cards and Bingo. Traveling was her favorite thing to do. She’d visited all 50 states, and also the countries of England, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, and Wales. Her children and grandchildren fondly remember how she always made time for each of them. The community still shares fond memories from her long-time employment at Belfast Central School, a true Belfast Bulldog at heart.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Harold on October 3, 2017, her sisters Corinne Crosby, Dorothy “Dot” Zuver, and Jodi Boyd.
She is survived by her children: Trudy Dorsey, George Weaver, David (Wanda) Weaver, William (Vicki) Weaver, Lori (Nate) Olcott, Margaret Young, and Harold (Pam) Weaver, her sister June Lamonski, 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephew, church friends, and community friends.
Calling hours will be on Saturday (December 27, 2025) from 11am-1pm at the Belfast Free Methodist Church 11 Chestnut Street in Belfast, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm with Pastor Joshua Lehman to officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Belfast.
Donations can be made to the Belfast Free Methodist Church 11 Chestnut Street Belfast NY 14711.
To send a condolence please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.

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12/21/2025

Esther Helen Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 19, 2025.
She was born on August 21, 1927, in Hornell, New York, the daughter of Bert Hosmer and Bessie Hosmer (White). On June 29, 1946, she married the love of her life, Frank T. Smith, and together they shared a devoted marriage until his passing on November 23, 2008. Esther spent her married life in Almond, New York, where she and her husband built a loving home and raised their family.
Above all else, Esther cherished her family. She was the proud mother of six children, and all of them carry countless cherished memories of their mom—her kindness, her generosity, and the quiet, steady ways she showed her love every day. Family was always at the center of her life, and her greatest joy came from time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
For several years, Esther worked at Stern and Stern Textiles, where she was known as a friend to all, and everyone who knew her could not say enough about how kind and sweet she was.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert Hosmer and Bessie Hosmer (White); her beloved husband, Frank T. Smith, in 2008; her sisters, Ethel O’Dell and Eloise Northrup; her brothers, Harold Hosmer, Willis Hosmer, and Lawrence Hosmer; her son-in-law, Brett Brewster; her granddaughter, Elaine Liddel; and her grandson, Franklyn “Frankie” George.
She is survived by her children (so blessed to have been able to call her Mom, whom she loved deeply):
Helen Taylor (Joe), Frank Thomas Smith Jr. (Judy), Edward Smith (Betsy), Roberta DuFrane (Henry), Jack Smith (Tammy), Pamela Brewster (Brett [deceased], and Mike).
Grandchildren (a great source of joy in her life):
Sharon Yoder (LeLand), Shauna Kudray (Robert), Stephen Fay (Elizabeth), Katrina McMichael (Mark), Thomas Smith (Samantha), Eddie Smith, Erica Giallella (Anthony), Elaine Liddel [deceased], Erin Smith (Shawn), Michael DuFrane (Barbara), David DuFrane (Ruth), Franklyn George [deceased], Danielle Kosek (Matthew), Chad George (Nicole), Dustin DuFrane, Brandon DuFrane (Jessica), Chad DuFrane (Margaret), Jack Smith II (Karrie), Craig Smith (Laura), Travis Smith (Jaclyn), Michael Brewster (Dana), Stacy Brewster, Taelor Malinowski (Lou [deceased]), Cody Brewster (Danielle), Brett Brewster II (Sara).
Great-grandchildren (also a great joy in her life, who lovingly called her “Grandma-Great”):
Nicole Blauvelt (Brett), Marissa Pershall (Tyler), Ryan Yoder (Daryn), Timothy Yoder, Kailee Seward (Jed), Jordan Yoder (Natalie), Kenadi Fay, Laurin Fay, Makenzie Tappen (Jacob), Aubrey Yoder (Byron), Chloe Fay, Blake McMichael, Kylie McMichael, Dylan Cragg, Scarlett Smith, Bobby Smith (Breanna), Dalton Smith (Elizabeth), Keelan Smith (Alexa), Rylan Burley, Eliana Smith, Ceci Giallella (Dominic), Claudia Giallella, Coletta Giallella, Anthony Giallella, Joseph Giallella, Gavin McCumiskey (Camryn), Derek McCumiskey, Collin McCumiskey, Allison Liddel, Hunter Geer, Isabella Geer, Wyatt Geer, Tahlia Kosek, Jett Kosek, Kaleigha Kosek, Courtney Mead, Porter DuFrane, Justine Smith (Corbin), Angela Smith, Hunter Smith, Alexis Barnes, Peyton Barnes, Chloe Smith, Kevin Smith, Andrew Smith, Tyler Smith, Olivia Smith, Landon Smith, Alexander Brewster, Olivia Brewster, Lexy Brewster, Chase Malinowski, Stella Brewster, Rowan Brewster.
She is also survived by several great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren, a testament to her enduring legacy of family and love.
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell, from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM, where funeral services will be held following the calling hours. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, New York.
Esther was the best, most caring mom anyone could ask for, and she lived her life with an open heart and generous spirit. She always said,
“If there is anything you need and I have it, you’re welcome to it,” and she truly meant it.
Her kindness, warmth, and gentle presence will live on in the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed every day and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.