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LYNDEN C. (STUB) BAILEY age 70 of Box 152-158 Main St., Wellsburg, NY died Monday October 10, 1988. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral & committal services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Elmira Wesleyan Church. The Rev. James Waddell, Rev. David Rees and the Rev. I. Leslie Connelly officiating. Burial at the convenience of the family at Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. The family will furnish flowers. Contributions may be made in Stub’s name to a Memorial Fund at the Elmira Wesleyan Church. Survived by his wife, Helen Draucker Bailey; sons and daughters-in-law, Edgar and Beverly Bailey of North Kingsville, OH, Fred and Carol Bailey of Elmira, Duane and Lois Bailey of North Royalton, OH, Charles and Patricia Bailey of Ravina, OH; daughter, Mrs. Margene Kieger of CA; step-son and wife, Edward and Patricia Draucker of Oak Harbor, WAS; step-daughters and husbands, Alice and Theodore Smith of Waldorf, MD, Sarah and Milton Jordan of Waynesboro, PA and Marjorie and Ronald Millard of Orlando, FL; brother, William Bailey of Mansfield, PA; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Dolores and Nathan Burley, Betty and William Mosher, both of Columbia Cross Roads; brother-in-law, Walter Chase; sister-in-law, Gertrude Chase; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was a retired employee of American Bridge Company, he operated a Dairy farm for many years, he was also a school bus driver for the Elmira School District and a member of the Elmira Wesleyan Church. –Elmira Star Gazette
INFANT DAUGHTER BEAN of Mr. and Mrs. James Bean of Erin, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1953. Survived by parents; sisters, Betty Jane and Doris Kay Bean at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson of Erin; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bean of Elmira; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body is at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Horseheads. Burial in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin at convenience of the family. Elmira Star-Gazette 11/3/1953
BENNETT - STRUZINSKY Kathryn B. (Bennett)
Age 90, a longtime resident of Erin, died Sat., Feb. 16, 2008, at St.
Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer on September
16, 2002. Surviving are her six children, daughters, Carol (Robert Paul)
Struzinsky of Campbell, NY, Kathy (Orlo) Doane of Erin, NY; sons, Lynn
(Doris) Struzinsky of Erin, NY, Karel (Sandra) Struzinsky of Big Flats,
NY, Bruce (Linda) Struzinsky of Erin, NY, Ronald (Cheryl) Struzinsky of
S. Wales, NY; grandchildren, Sandra Pearce, David (Kathy) Bailey, Cindy
(Scott) Evenden, Lynn (Jolene) Struzinsky Jr., Michelle (Mark) Taber, Steven
(Haleh) Struzinsky, Christine (Donald) Garris, Diane Doane, John (Tasha)
Doane, Lisa Struzinsky, Mark Struzinsky, Shawn (Faye) Struzinsky, Shannon
(Ted) Hills, Jennifer (Chip) Joans, Jean (Greg) Koski, Amanda Struzinsky
and James Struzinsky; 32 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Kathryn was born Sept. 13, 1917 in Muncy Creek, PA, the daughter of the
late Albert and Inez (Guild) Bennett. She was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. Family and friends are invited to attend her service to take
place at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Sat.,
Feb. 23, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Private interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in
Erin will take place at a later date, announced in the spring. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Erin Vol. Fire Company, Rt. 223,
Erin, NY 14838; or the charity of your choice in memory of Kathryn. Special
thanks to the staff on the 5th floor of the Skilled Nursing Facility at
St. Joseph's Hospital for their extraordinary care. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 2/19/2008.
BLAUVELT - SMITH
Marguerite B. Age 89 of Church Street, Erin died unexpectedly in her
sleep on Wednesday, December 19th, 2001, at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing
Facility in Montour Falls, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond
C. Smith in 1988, her parents James and Ellen Park Blauvelt, brother Cameron
Blauvelt and sister Virginia Portzline. She is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Jacquelyn & Sterling Emerson of Erin, NY; grandchildren,
Kathleen & Edward Britton of Spencerport, NY and Brian & Claudine
Emerson of Bar Mills, ME. She was happily anticipating the arrival of her
first great-grandchild in June 2002. She is also survived by her sister,
Marian Knapp of Ithaca, NY; sisters-in-law, Emma Blauvelt of Elmira, NY,
Arlene Smith of Oriskany, NY, and Jeanette Smith of Coeur d'Alene, ID;
and many nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy was her family. She also
enjoyed sewing and growing African Violets. She was a graduate of the Geneseo
Normal School and a former one-room school teacher. She was a member of
the Erin United Methodist Church and the Erin Senior Citizens. It was Marguerite's
wish that there be no calling hours. Her funeral service will be held at
the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Saturday, December
22, 2001 at 11AM with the Rev. Mari Rockwell officiating. Interment Scotchtown
Cemetery, Erin, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may express their
sympathy through memorials in Marguerite's name to the Erin United Methodist
Church, Church St., Erin, NY 14838.
BLAUVELT Kenneth W.
Age 81, of Breesport, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center following a brief illness. Ken was the son of late Cameron
and Emma Mae (Hubbard) Blauvelt. Ken is survived by his loving wife of
60 years, Marian (Howe) Blauvelt; sons, Wesley (Margaret Corbit), David
(Deborah Stermer); daughter, Lois (David) Struble. He is also survived
by his grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Kyle, Emily, Andrew and Anne; one
great-grandson, Jakob; brother and sisters, Betty (Thomas) Lindsay, Doris
(Charles) Kline, Velma Lindsay, Dorothy (Theodore) Lepley; brother-in-law,
Philip Liberatore. He was also predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Liberatore;
brother-in-law, William Lindsay; and brother-in-law and close friend, Earl
Howe. Ken was a lifelong resident of Erin and Breesport communities, where
he was a poultryman, real estate broker and charter member of the Breesport
Volunteer Fire Department. In his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, restoring
Cub Cadets, and watching his grandchildren grow and develop. Family and
friends will be invited to call at the Breesport United Methodist Church
on Sat., April 28th, 2007, from 1:30-2:00 p.m., where a celebration of
his life will take place there at 2:00 p.m. and burial service to follow
in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Those wishing to honor Ken's life may make
a donation in his name to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Ave.,
Elmira, NY 14905. Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads.
P.C. BLAUVELT
Peleg C. Blauvelt, of Erin, died Tuesday morning, aged eighty-five
years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. F.C. ROSEKRANS; a son A.J. BLAUVELT,
and a granddaughter, Gladys BLAUVELT. The funeral will be held Friday at
12 o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church at Erin, and burial will
be in the Scotchtown cemetery. Source: Pg. 7 c5 May 13, 1914 Elmira Star
Gazette
BLENCOWE - McKIBBIN, Donna M.
Age 54, of Spencer, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at Robert Packer
Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born in Elmira, NY, on May 6, 1953. Donna
is survived by her husband, Robert M. McKibbin; son, Robert (Ginger) McKibbin,
Spencer; daughter, Tara McKibbin and Scott Talada, Van Etten; five grandchildren,
Dylan, Lacey and Nathan McKibbin, Jamie and Elizabeth Talada; mother, Marie
Stansfield, Van Etten; sisters, Linda Ann (Duane) Card, Erin and Gail Blencowe,
Van Etten; stepbrothers, several nieces and nephews. Her father, Basil
Blencowe predeceased her. Donna had worked as a cashier for Williams Oil
Company in Van Etten. Friends may call on Saturday, December 29, 2007,
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer with services
following at 7 p.m. Inurnment will be in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Allen-Manzer Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 458, Spencer, NY 14883. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/28/2007.
BOWMAN William L.
Age 62, of Horseheads, NY, died peacefully Monday morning, November
19, 2007, in the comfort of his home. Bill was born June 9, 1945, a son
to the late Floyd and Frances Patterson Bowman. He worked as a maintenance
worker with Gough Holding Corp. in Horseheads. His sons, William, Michael;
and sister, Mildred, predeceased Bill. Survivors include his loving wife,
Donna Schoener Bowman, who married Bill on June 19, 1980; his children,
Donald (Shelly) Bowman of Horseheads, NY, Lisa (Bruce) Herrick of Bath,
NY, David Corbett of Atlanta, GA, and Holly Corbett of Horseheads, NY;
grandchildren, Kendall Winslow, Alisa Bowman, Andrea Corbett and Loralie
Corbett; brothers and sisters, Kathie (Albert) Wood, Thomas (Crystal) Bowman,
Floyd (Lisa) Bowman and Paul (Tammy) Bowman; and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's
Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, 607-739-2035,
on Friday, November 23, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. Bill's Funeral Service will
take place at the conclusion of calling hours with Rev. William Wells.
Interment will take place at Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience of
the family. The family will provide their own flowers. Those wishing to
remember Bill may do so through charities of one's choice.
BRINK - CUMMINGS
Thelma Grace (Brink) Age 92, of Elmira and formerly a long-time resident
of Elmira Heights, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, John H. Cummings, in 1991;
and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Bonnie Cummings
of Erin, NY; grandchildren, Timothy, Jeffrey, Michael and Matthew Cummings;
great grandchildren, Blake, Hannah, Nathan, Kate and Kaela; as well as
many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother,
Harold Brink. Thelma was born Aug. 5, 1913 in Erin to the late Cameron
and Cora (Hummer) Brink. She was a member of Oakwood Ave. United Methodist
Church for over 50 years where she always appreciated the support and comfort
that her friends at the church provided. Thelma retired as a LPN, her career
started at the former Chemung County Infirmary in Breesport. She also did
private duty nursing. Thelma ran a rooming house in Elmira Heights providing
a clean, warm home for hundreds over the years. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Wed., Dec. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon where her service will
take place there at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. Dr. Larry Appenzellar will officiate.
Interment will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery at a later date. Those
wishing may also express their sympathy with memorials to Oakwood Ave.
United Methodist Church 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Special
thanks to the staff of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful
care they provided. Also, thanks to Dr. Corbalon, Dr. Terry, Tina Burt,
Dr. Gibson and Dr. Nevin for their comforting care over the years.
BROWN James W. "Pedro" Age 64 of Erin, NY, died Friday evening, June 23, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. James was born October 2, 1941 in Caton, NY, a son of the late James and Edna Davies Brown. He retired as a bricklayer for Robert Blunt Contractors in Big Flats, NY. James was pre-deceased by his brother, Donald; sisters, Marjorie and Marlene; and his daughter, Crystal. Surviving him is his loving wife of 38 years, Evelyn J. Alexander of Erin, NY; son, Shain (Cindy) Brown of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren Johnathan, Jenna, Marcus and Michelle; brothers, Robert (Beulah) Brown of Elmira, NY, John (Linda) Brown of Commerce City, CO, and Gerald Brown of Big Flats, NY; sister, Joan (Gerry) Tuttle of Garfield, NJ; "special brother", Bob Blunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, 607-739-2035, on Friday, June 30, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. James' Funeral Service will be held at the conclusion of hours with Rev. David Sullivan. Interment will take place at Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY, immediately following.
GEORGE H. BUCHANAN age 84 of Church Road, Erin died on Saturday, July 17, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira. His surviving family includes his loving wife of over 60 years, Mae (Little) Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, Richard 9Verna) Buchanan of Riverview, FL; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene (Kenneth) Swartwood of Pine Valley, NY, Shirley (Raymond) Urbaniak of Elmira, NY; granddaughters, Barbara Perry and Ida Bailey; grandsons, Douglas, Duane and Daryl Perry, Richard Buchanan Jr. and Steven Urbaniak; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clair (Marion) Buchanan of Elmira Heights, NY, William (Peggy) Buchanan of Lowman, NY; sister-in-law, Marion Buchanan of Horseheads, NY and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Buchanan was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice, Jessica, Evelyn and brothers, Charles, Elitt, Ransford Jr., Ernest and granddaughter, Irene Mae Buchanan. George was retired from maintenance at Thatcher Glass where he was employed there for over 25 years. A devoted husband, father and grandfather. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and all aspects of auto mechanics. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral home 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Monday, July 19 from 7-9:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 11:00-10 noon. His funeral service will take place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 12:00 noon with the Rev. Vince Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
BURCZYNSKI Stella Mary
SWIFT Stella Mary Age 84, formerly of Wellsburg, NY, died Tuesday,
March 28, 2006, in Altoona, PA. Stella was born in Elmira Heights, NY,
daughter of the late John and Victoria (Genolski) Burczynski. Survivors
include daughters, Sally (Earl) Wright of Horseheads, NY, Constance (James)
Snow of Altoona, PA, Vicki (Richard) Swift-Naylor of Dundee, NY, and Mary
Swift-Jordan of Pine City, NY; sons, John (Judi) Swift of Aurora, CO, Charles
(Anne) Swift of Erin, NY, and James (Connie Frisbie) Swift of Elmira, NY;
13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Burczynski Deyo;
brothers, Joseph (Daisy) Burczynski of Millport, NY, and Stanley (Joyce)
Burczynski of Elmira, NY; numerous nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased
by her husband, Charles E. Swift in 1994; and brother-in-law, Charles Deyo.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 31, 2006; at 8:30
a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held
there at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.
in Sts. Peter & Paul Church with Rev. Walter Wainwright as celebrant.
Interment will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY at the convenience
of the family.
Oakley C. BUSH, Sr. age 76, of 4953 Ithaca Rd., Horseheads, May 21, 1987 at his home, where he had been a life-long resident. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 113 S. Main St., Horseheads, Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services will be held there Sunday evening at the conclusion of calling hours, 8:30 pm, the Rev. John E. Martin will officiate. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Mrs. Winona (Nichols) Bush; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Campbell of Horseheads, Nelda and Tim Donnelly of Erin, Marcia and Roland Newcombe of Heuvelton, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Oakley Claude and June Bush of Horseheads, Ira Keith and Peggy Bush of Liberty, Pa., 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; twin sisters, Mrs. Doris Shore of Horseheads and Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Washington State; numerous nieces and nephews. Oakley was a retired foreman with the GE Foundry and a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was also a retired farmer. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 5c, Sat. 23 May 1987)
CARSON Helen F. Age 69, of Cheryl St., Horseheads, died very unexpectedly on Wed., Aug. 30, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Helen was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Erin, NY, the daughter of the late Erastus "Rusty" and Clara (Howard) Carson. Her surviving family includes her daughters and sons, Terry (Betty) Murdock of Newark, OH, Todd Murdock Williamsburg, VA, Tammy (Francis) Altilio of Pine City, NY, Tonya Pannell of Rochester, NY; sister, Joanna Patterson of Erin, NY; brother, George (Grace) Carson of Newfield, NY; dear friend and longtime companion, Gene Bennett of Lowman, NY, with his daughter, Vicki Kendrick; former, son-in-law, Harold Pannell of Rochester, NY; former, daughter-in-law, Karen Murdock of Wilkes Barre, PA; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several special friends and her devoted neighborhood family on Cheryl St. in Horseheads where she resided for nearly 50 years and who were always there for her. In addition to her parents, Helen was also predeceased by her brother, Harold Carson in 2004; and brother-in-law, George Patterson in 2000. Helen was a longtime figure in the food service industry. She worked at Pierce's 1894 Restaurant in Elmira Heights, Horseheads Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson's. More recently, Helen was an aide at the Courtyards at Bethany Village. Helen was also a member of the Erin Senior Citizen group. She was a lover of all animals including her special feline friend, "Barney." Known as the "Candy Ladies," Helen, with her sister, Joanna Patterson owned and operated the Chocolate Patch in Hanover Square for over 12 years. In addition to the happiness she felt from the love of her grandchildren, her love of family, dedication to her friends, and never-ending smile will be remembered by all who knew her. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. with burial services to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 09/01/06
CHEVALIER
Ronn Age 59 of Elmira, died Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at home surrounded
by his loving family. Ronn was born September 26, 1941 the son of Jeanne
Johnson Chevalier and the late Victor E. Chevalier. In addition to his
mother, Ronn is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Lynch Chevalier; children,
Ronni Porcaro of Hornell with husband Rick and children Joe, Amy and Katie;
Michael Chevalier of Elmira with children Brianne and Kayla; Neil Chevalier
of Hornell with wife Lisa and children Derek and Nicole; Van Chevalier
of Rochester NY; Michael Tierney of Arkport NY with wife Kelli and children
Alisha, Mikey and Corrine; Kimberly Tierney of Portsmouth VA; sister Sue
Harris of Elmira with husband Walt; special friends, John and Becky Bouille
of Elmira; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends
are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts.,
on Saturday, September 8, 2001 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
to 8:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling
hours with Father Patrick Connor officiating. Interment will be in the
Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Ronn was a correction officer with the New
York State Department of Corrections for over twenty years. He was an avid
Dodger Baseball fan. Donations in Ronn's memory may be directed to Southern
Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd, Corning NY 14830 or the American Cancer
Society, 627 W. Church St., Elmira NY 14905.
CORNELIUS EVA
Mrs. Eva Rosekrans, 53, of North Rose, Wayne County, Saturday, Oct.
27, 1951, after an illness of a few months. Survived by husband,
the Rev. Clyde A. Rosekrans; daughter, Mrs. Helen Messing of Pine City,
N. Y.; sons, Philip and Neil Rosekrans of North Rose; four grandchildren;
mother, Mrs. Ada Cornelius; sisters, Mrs. Eynor Scofield, Mrs. Murray Weysten;
aunt, Mrs. Lydia Hall, all of Poughkeepsie. Mrs. Rosekrans was pastor
of the Brown Memorial Church, Syracuse, before assuming the North Rose
charge in June 1951. Funeral will be held at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday
in the North Rose Methodist Church. The Rev. Elroy VanDyke of Geneva.
Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page16, Monday,
20 October 1951
CORNELL –MRS. MARY LOU (CORNELL) LANGEBARTEL age 67 of 129 Canterbury Dr., Biloxi, Miss., formerly of Erin, Sunday, October 10, 1982 after an extended illness. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Erin United Methodist Church on Thursday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert J. Clark will officiate. Interment Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. She is survived by her husband, Edward Paul Langebartel (Col. USAF Ret.), daughter, Miss Nancy K. Langebartel of Cherry Hill, N.J.; sons, Gary Wayne of Port Angles, Wash., Steven J. of Pasadena, Texas, Richard P. of McComb, Miss.; mother, Mrs. Debba Cornell of Erin; brother, Thomas Cornell of Zephyrhills, Fla., three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Langebartel was a native of Erin, a graduate of Cortland State Univ. and had taken additional training at Walter Reed Hospital. She was a veteran of WW II and the former chief of Physical Therapy at the VA Hospitals in both Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/12/1982
CORNETT - RK Cornett Sr.
RK, Sr. Age 55, of Erin, NY, passed away at home Wednesday, March 12,
2003. RK was born on June 2, 1947 in Elmira, son of Adella (Chrysler) Cornett
and the late Lonard Cornett, Sr. He was employed at Elmira Stamping as
a materials handler. His hobbies included playing poker, pitching horseshoes
and enjoying the outdoors. Survivors include his mother, Adella Cornett
of Candor, NY; his wife of 32 years, Hazel (Lewis) Cornett of Erin; daughters,
Rachel (Stanley) Campbell of Erin, Katrina (Veikko) Salmela of VanEtten;
sons, Charles (Natalie) Cornett of Erin, RK Cornett, Jr. of Erin; sisters,
June (Albert) Cornwell of Binghamton, Darlene (Kenneth) Washburn of Waverly;
brothers, Lonard (Tammy) Cornett, Jr. of Owego, Daniel (Mary) Cornett of
Candor, Mack Cornett of Oneonta, NY; his aunt, Ruth Chrysler of Candor;
grandchildren, Lisa, Lia, Katrina Marie, Michael A., Michael S., Veikko
Jr., Vincent, Cheyenne; one great-grandson; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday,
March 17, 2003, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral and committal
services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 a.m. with
Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will take place when weather permits
in Scotchtown Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/15/2003
CRANDALL Edward H. Age 81, of Wayne, NY, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1925 in Hornell, NY to the late Norman C. and Dorothy J. (VanAtta) Crandall. Edward was predeceased by his son, Jerry Crandall in 1960. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Davis) Crandall of Wayne, NY; son, Larry Crandall of Hamlin, NY; daughter, Darlene (Emery) Kelly of Dundee, NY; grandchildren, Shaun Gage of Dundee, and Shane Gage of Penn Yan, NY; great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Ryan Gage, both of Dundee, NY. Edward proudly served our Country in the Army during WWII. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights and a current member of the American Legion Post #1208 in Wayne, NY. There will be no prior services. Interment will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
ALBERT E. ENNIS, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Asher Ennis of Erin died Feb. 14, 1928 age ten days. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at the family home. The Rev. N. L. Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Scotchtown Cemetery at Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/21/1928
FAIRBANKS
Edward "Eddie" Age 74, of Millerton, PA. He was born August 4, 1930
in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late Theodore and Carrie (Campbell) Fairbanks
and died Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Norene Fairbanks in 1988; four brothers
and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Annie; children, Steven, Kathy,
Tyrone, Shawn and Eric; nine grandchildren; sister, Janice Anders; sister-in-law,
Phyllis Fairbanks; along with several nieces and nephews. Eddie was a veteran
of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of
the V.F.W. Post 901 and the American Legion Post 443 both in Elmira and
was formerly employed with Schweizer Aircraft. Family and friends are invited
to a Time of Sharing on Friday, September 24th, at 7 p.m. in Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St., at Washington Ave., Elmira. Interment
be in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience of his family.
FLINKMAN Carolyn S.
Age 64, of Erin, died on Tues., Oct. 16, 2007. She was born Nov. 10,
1942 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of George and Doris (Roe) Wood. She is
survived by her devoted husband of nearly 28 years, Robert Flinkman; sons,
Brett (Karen) Cobb of Lompoc, CA; Scott (Aislinn) Kelly of Corning, NY,
William (Belle) Davis Jr. also of Corning, NY; special daughter, Sherri
Thompson of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Corey Thompson, Connor and Kate
Cobb, Evan and Molly Cobb; brother, Donald Wood of West Virginia. She is
also survived by special friends, Norma Bennett and Linda Howard. Carolyn
was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Spencer, NY, active
with the Spencer Picnic Youth Outreach, and President of the Council of
Church at St. Paul's. She was a graduate of South Side High School, Class
of 1960, and was the Deli and Bakery Manager at the Spencer Big M. A special
lady, Carolyn left her mark on all those people she met. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Sat., Oct. 20, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Her funeral service
will be celebrated at the Funeral Home also on Sat., Oct. 20, 2007, at
1:30 p.m. with her friend and Pastor, The Rev. Laura Daly officiating.
Interment will immediately follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin.
GEORGE James L.
Age 27 of Elmira, NY, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at his home. James
was born on January 28, 1980 in Elmira, son of Robert George and Linda
Staples. James was a coach for the CVSA for several years. He loved the
Dallas Cowboys and WWE Wrestling. James will be deeply missed by those
that knew him. Survivors include his mother, Linda Staples of Elmira; brothers,
Cory and Eric Collins, both of Elmira; maternal grandmother, Clara M. Staples
of Montour Falls, NY; stepfather, Charles Collins of Elmira; uncle, Roger
Staples Sr. of Alpine, NY; cousins, Roger Staples Jr. and Kristin Staples,
both of Alpine, NY; special friends, James and Sheila Lazenby of Elmira.
Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, July 22, 2007, from 2 to
4 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 4 p.m. Interment will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience
of the family.
GORTON Naomi D. ROUPP, 63, of Elmira, NY died December 11, 1998 at home. She was born March 3, 1935 to the late Clifford L. and Laurie A. (Bates) Gorton. Naomi was a member of the Gillett Baptist Church in Gillett, PA. She worked and retired after many years with Artistic Greetings Co. Survivors include: daughters, Laura and Jame Ruckle of Horseheads, NY, Reene VanZile of Elmira, Sharon Roupp of OR; son, Terry and Tammy Roupp of Wellsburg; a stepson, Terrance and Jackie Roupp of Beaver Dams, NY; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren; a brother and two sisters; special friend Jim McConnell of Horseheads. Naomi was predeceased by her husband, Clayton H. Roupp in 1988. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on December 14 with the Rev. Robert Weaver officiating and interment to be in Scotchtown Cemetery in Breesport, NY.
GRIMES Gertrude A
MATEJKA Gertrude A. (Grimes) Age 81, of Horseheads and longtime
resident of Erin, NY
and FL, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 13th, 2006, at
the Manor at Bethany Village, Horseheads, NY. Mrs. Matejka was born July
5th, 1924 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Leland and Electa (Winters)
Grimes. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles "Gus" Matejka
in 1986. She was beloved mother of Karen (Jerome) O'Neil of Puyallup, WA,
Barbara A. Matejka (fiance, Jack Chlopecki) of Altamont, NY, James (Beth)
Matejka of Voorheesville, NY, Duane (Marco Jo) Matejka of Buckingham, PA,
Pam (Thomas) Waite of Lowman, NY, and Valerie "Teak" Matejka of Southport,
NY;
and her 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren;
sister, Wilma Fisher of Trumansburg, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Gans and Eleanor Fenner;
and brother, Joseph Grimes. Mrs. Matejka was a lifelong communicant
of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Horseheads and a self employed Real
Estate Broker who owned and operated Matejka Realty in Erin, NY. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., on Monday, April 17, 2006, from 2 to 3:00 pm. Her funeral service
will follow at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert Atkins
officiating. Private interment in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin at the convenience
of her family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express their sympathy
may do so with memorials to Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care,
11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Envelopes will be provided at
the funeral home.
GRIMES - GANS
Lillian M. Age 86 of Horseheads, NY died on Saturday August 6, 2005
at Elcor Health Services. Mrs. Gans was born on July 31, 1919 in Elmira,
NY the daughter of the late Leland and Electa Palmer Grimes. She was a
receptionist at Bethany Retirement Center in Horseheads, NY and worked
for Seaman's Institute for Merchant Sailors. She was a member of St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church in Horseheads, NY, and worked as a volunteer for the Zim
Center. Lillian was pre-deceased by her husband Robert B. Gans who died
on February 25, 1958; her daughter Deborah J. Gans who died on June 5,
1996; and her brother Joseph Grimes and her sister Eleanor Fenner. Mrs.
Gans is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: JoEllen and Larry Clark
of Horseheads, NY; son and daughter-in-law: Douglas and Patricia Gans of
Alabama; grandchildren: Stephanie Clark Thomas and Martin Thomas of Levittown,
PA; Gabrielle Clark Erway and Benjamin Erway of Horseheads, NY; great granddaughter:
Emily Erway of Horseheads, NY; sisters: Gertrude Matejka of Elmira, NY
and Wilma Fisher of Trumansburg, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and
a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at
the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday
August 11, 2005 from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Gans' Funeral Services will be held at
the conclusion of calling hours at 7 PM with the Rev. John Rafter officiating.
Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those
wishing may remember Lillian through memorials to the Horseheads Historical
Society 312 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845 or to the American Cancer
Society1318 College Avenue Elmira, NY 14901.
GRAY Lily Mae J.
Age 70, of Erin, NY, died Thursday, May 24, 2007, surrounded by her
loving family. Lily was born in Elmira, to Earl and Susan Hollenbeck Palmer.
She married Joseph Gray in 1958. Lily had a green thumb and loved to work
with flowers. She enjoyed crocheting and making plastic canvas crafts.
Lily was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Michalak. Her survivors
include her husband, Joseph at home; one daughter, Julie Perry of Horseheads;
one son, Jeffery (Luann) Gray of Erin; grandchildren, Jeff Jr., Joshua,
Justin, Amber, Ashely, and Jonathan; great-grandchild, Jordan Griffin of
Edgewater, FL; two brothers, Walter Palmer and Donald (Annabell) Palmer,
all of Erin; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Monday, May
28, 2007, from 1 until 4 p.m. at Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street
in Horseheads, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will be in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. Memorial donations may
be made in Lily's name to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road,
Corning, NY 14830.
Harold L. HALPIN age 71 of 1219 Woodbine Ave., suddenly at home, after an extended illness on Monday, December 29, 1980. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wed. time to be announced. Interment Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosamond Van Houten Halpin; daughter Mrs. Esther Mott of Elmira Heights; sons, Harold S. Halpin of Hamlin, NY and Lyle W. Halpin of Houston, Tx.; 5 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired employee of Remington Rand with 23 years of service. He was a long time member of the Elmira Beagle Club. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 6b, Tue., 30 Dec. 1980)
HAMMOND –MRS. IDA M. WOOD, 82, widow of Fred A. Wood, formerly of Erin, Sunday, Feb. 23, 1947. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Roy Dauman of Hornell; sons, Ivan of Mount Morris, LaRue of Syracuse, Edgar of Elmira; brother, J. W. Hammond of Lewisburg, Pa.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at the Barber Funeral Home. Rev. Leslie Simon. Scotchtown Cemetery. Southern Light Chapter, OES, 460 of Breesport will conduct services at the funeral home Tuesday at 8 p.m. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/24/1947
HANVILLE - WILMOT, Martha C. (Hanville)
Age 98, of Sun City, AZ, and formerly of Millport and West Hill Rd.,
Elmira, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday,
April 9th, 2007, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. where her service will take
place at 12:30 p.m. Graveside service will follow in Scotchtown Cemetery
in Erin. Expression of sympathy may be directed to Millport Vol. Fire Department,
2016 Crescent St., Millport, NY 14864.
TRACEY CHARLES HARRIS, 79, a resident of the Maryott-Elcore Health Center in Horseheads, N.Y. died May 12, 1985. Mr. Harris was born on Armenia Mountain Feb. 20, 1906 a son of the late Charles Harris and Ethel Harris Finch. Mr. Harris lived in Canton for many years before moving to the Elmira area. He is survived by a sister, Lena (Lee) Rapalee of Canton; brother, Loren Harris of Armenia Mountain; tow grandchildren, Tracey and Donald Harris; a stepdaughter, Betty Schmitt. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Elmira, N.Y. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Erin Cemetery, Erin, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review
HATTON LEVA J COWAN
Leva J. Age 90 of Norwich, NY formerly of Latta Brook Road Elmira,
NY died on Saturday June 24, 2006. Mrs. Cowan was born January 12, 1916
in Elba, PA the daughter of the late Irwin and Almina Brown Hatton. She
married her husband, Samuel B. Cowan, who pre-deceased her on July 18,
1969. She was also pre-deceased by step-sons Russell Cowan, Samuel L. Cowan,
and Roy S. Cowan. Mrs. Cowan is survived by her children: Alice (Bernie)
Hornbeck of Lake City, Florida, Patricia (Albert) Tuttle of Norwich, NY,
Carol Cowan of Watkins Glen, NY, and Benjamin C. & Marion Cowan of
Stuart, Florida; step children: Wesley (Barbara) Cowan of Horseheads, NY,
Marjory (Melvin) Hayes of Horseheads, NY, Thelma (Jack) Frost of Ithaca,
NY, Sarah (Mrs. Samuel L.) Cowan of Elmira, NY, Leone (Mrs. Roy S.) Cowan
of Mulberry, Florida, and Theodore (Carol ) Wilcox of PA; sisters: Irean
Thurston and Helen Spencer both of Norwich, NY; several grandchildren,
great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,
and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call
at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Tuesday
June 27, 2006 from 7-9 PM. Mrs. Cowan's Funeral Services will be held at
the Funeral Home on Wednesday June 28, 2006 at 11 AM with Pastor Bob Rundall
officiating. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. Flowers are
acceptable, or those wishing may remember Mrs. Cowan through memorials
to Hospice/Palliative Care of Chenango County 21 Hayes Street Norwich,
NY 13815.
HICKS Carlyle B.
Age 80, of Elmira and Horseheads and longtime resident of Ardsley,
NY, passed away May 27, 2009 at Elcor Health Center. He was born Feb. 24,
1929 in Andrews, NC, the son of the late John and Alice (Hill) Hicks. He
was raised in Breesport and a graduate and valedictorian of Breesport High
School. He was also an ROTC graduate of Syracuse Univ. in 1953. He was
retired from Gannett News as the V.P. of Advertising working from the NYC
office and also a veteran of the US Air Force. In addition to his two children,
he is survived by his sisters, Annette Courtright of Horseheads, NY, Cynthia
(Richard) Luce of Big Flats, NY, Carolyn (Leslie) Haller of Odessa, NY;
brother, Rev. John (Pat) Hicks of Pittsburg, PA; several nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by his brothers, Hill and Ray Hicks. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St.,
Horseheads today, Sat., May 30, 2009, from 10-11:00 a.m. His service will
follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment and Military Honors to follow in Scotchtown
Cemetery in Erin. Those wishing may make a memorial remembrance in his
name to the Newhouse Communications Center of Syracuse University, 215
University Place, Syracuse, NY 13244 or the Association for Vision Rehabilitation
and Employment, Inc., 174 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 5/30/2009
HOLLENBECK Mr. Elzie B.
Age 75, of Erin RD 1, formerly of Rochester, Sunday, March 9, 1968.
Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, Sunday
7 to 9 pm. Funeral there at 2 pm. Internment in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin,
Rev. Everette L. Duncan. Survived by daughter, Miss Jo Anne Hollenbeck,
sons William & Robert all of Rochester, sisters, Mrs. Daisy Hawkings,
Horseheads, Mrs. Gertrude Hill, Cayuta, brothers, Roy & James Hollenbeck,
both of Erin, several nieces & nephews. He was a retired employee of
the Bert Steel Co. of Rochester, veteran of World War I. Obituary, Elmira
Star Gazette, March 1968.
HOLLENBECK Roy, Retiree NY State Highway Dept.
Age 96 of Breesport, NY, Sunday, December 26, 1999 at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. His family includes his loving wife of 54 years, Belle
(Squires) Hollenbeck; daughters Dorothy Harris of Youngstown, Oh, Alice
Kelsey of Elmira, NY, Frances Riker of Elmira, NY & Roxanna Erskine
of Breesport, NY; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren & several
nieces & nephews. In his early years, Roy worked for the railroad.
Later, during his nearly 50-year tenure with the State, Roy worked for
the State Department of Public Works & Highway Department. Early on
he was first to work with the road patrol in the county. Towards his retirement
in the 60’s, Roy was Road Superintendent for the State Highway Department
out of Horseheads. He was a member of the Breesport Southern Light Lodge
#725 F. & A.M. Roy was also an avid hunter & gardener who also
enjoyed fishing & trapping. Friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Tuesday from 4-7:00 PM.
His funeral service will take place there on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. The
Rev. Donald Roe will officiate. Internment Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. -
Elmira Star-Gazette.
HUNTER –MRS. BESS ROSENCRANS of RD 1, Erin, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 13, 1966. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 1 p.m. Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Marion Clara Morey of Brooktondale, N.Y., Mrs. Edward Norine Fairbanks of Elmira; son, James Rosecrans of Erin; brothers, John Hunter of Elmira, Frederick Hunter of Erin, Wyatt Hunter of Odessa; sister, Mrs. Ira Dorothy Rosecrans of Elmira; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/14/1966
INGERSOLL
Robert E. Age 77 of Horseheads, NY, died on Saturday, February 11,
2006. He was born October 11, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Austin
L. and F. Irene (Housnick) Ingersoll. Bob received an Honorable Discharge
after serving four years in the US Navy and was a correctional officer
for 31 years with the NYS Department of Correctional Services. He was also
a former Town Justice in the Town of Veteran. His greatest love and joy
in life was encouraging and observing the many academic, professional,
social, religious and athletic achievements of each of the members of his
family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice M. (Rodabaugh) Ingersoll;
sons, Dr. Dale K. (Paula) Ingersoll, Dr. Barton R. (Maryruth) Ingersoll;
grandsons, Rev. Troy A. (Jennifer) Ingersoll, Jay A. (Suzanne) Ingersoll,
Lucas B. Ingersoll; granddaughter, Hilary A. Ingersoll; and great-grandchildren,
Seth and Ava Ingersoll. Bob was awarded a BS Degree Magna Cum Laude and
an MS Degree from Elmira College. He was proud of being a member of the
1946 graduating class of Odessa-Montour Central School. He was a 55-year
life member of the Watkins Glen BPOE 1546. Bob pitched horseshoes in World
Tournaments in Spearfish, SD, Perry, GA, Kitchner, Ontario, Canada, and
won a World Class Championship in Syracuse, NY. He was in numerous NHPA
Tournaments in New York State, winning a NYS Class Championship in horseshoes
and represented NYS in the Nationals in Baton Rouge, LA. Bob had other
successful tournaments in Florida, North Carolina, South Dakota, Pennsylvania,
North Dakota and Wyoming. It was Bob's wish that there be no services held.
Memorial donations in Bob's name can be made to Southern Tier Hospice,
11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. (Elmira Star Gazette, Monday,
13 February 2006)
JAGO Frank L. Sr.
Age 69, and longtime resident of Sullivanville, went to be with his
Lord after a brief illness Wed. Jan. 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife
of nearly 46 years, Marilyn (Swartout-Farwell) Jago; sons and daughters,
Marilyn Farwell of Horseheads, NY, Janet Farwell of Sullivanville, NY,
John (Judy) Farwell III of Cayuta, NY, Douglas (Patricia) Farwell of Corning,
NY, Frank (Christle) Jago Jr. of Sullivanville, NY; grandchildren, Thomas
Jr., and Rebecca Benedict, Leslie (Noel) Bennett, Jodi, John IV and Justin
Farwell, Beth, Jessica and Hannah Farwell, Jeremy Sincerbeaux, Jamie (Jeff)
Clark; great-grandchildren, Katie, Daniel, Camron, Samantha and Alyssa;
brothers, Joseph (June) Jago of Fysse, AL, Rodney (Nancy) Roe of Sullivanville,
NY, with their family. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Phyllis
Roe and Hazel Cratsley. Frank was born in Elmira, NY on May 16, 1938 and
raised as a son by the late Clarence and Minerva Roe in Sullivanville.
He was a devoted member of Sullivanville United Methodist Church, Lay Speaker
and Lay Member to the UMC Conference, and Choir member. He taught adult
Sunday School and was also a member of Chemung County Council of Churches.
Frank was instrumental in the development of the fellowship hall and stairwell
to the upper room of the church. He was an avid race car enthusiast who
also enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing. Frank was retired
as a project engineer/furnace engineer with Corning Inc. in 1995 where
he also continued to consult with them. Frank was devoted to his faith
and devoted to his family. He was a loving and caring husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call
at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Sat. Feb.
2, 2008 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His service celebrating his life will
take place in the Sullivanville United Methodist Church, 69 Old Sullivanville
Rd., Sullivanville, NY on Sunday Feb. 3, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will
follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Those wishing may also express their
sympathy with memorials to Sullivanville United Methodist Church, 69 Old
Sullivanville Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 1/31/2008 - 2/1/2008.
JONES - MCKIBBIN, Wilma I.
Age 79, of Church Street, Erin, passed away Fri., Oct. 30, 2009, in
the Bethany Manor in Horseheads surrounded by her family. Wilma was born
Feb. 26, 1930 in Elmira, NY, the daughter to the late Fred and Leona (Babcock)
Jones. Wilma was predeceased by her son, Rickey, and is survived by her
sons and daughter, Ronald McKibbin, Gary McKibbin and Roger McKibbin, all
of Erin, Nancy Wood of Horseheads; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Wilma was a gentle
lady and devoted mother. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads on Monday, Nov.
2, 2009, from 4-6:00 p.m. Her service will follow there at 6:00 p.m. Her
burial will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience
of her family. Our family would like to also express our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for the wonderful care provided by her many caregivers,
including those of Southern Tier Hospice. Published in Star-Gazette
on October 31, 2009
KNIGHT - MRS. DOLLIE K. BENNETT The death of Mrs. Dollie Knight Bennett occurred at the home of her son Floyd Scott Knight 509 West Hudson Street, after several weeks’ illness, Friday, June 7th. The decedent spent her girlhood in Erin, New York, where she was born. After reaching young womanhood she went to Michigan to reside with a sister and while there she was married to Walter Knight of that state. Mr. Knight died early in their married life, leaving his widow with four sons, all of whom have now reached manhood. They are Wallace, Ray and Floyd Knight of this city and Walter of Massachusetts. Later in life she married William Bennett of Erin. Mrs. Bennett was a consistent Christian and bore her suffering with great fortitude. The funeral services were held from the Erin Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. W. T. Fitzgerald officiating. The church choir sang three favorite hymns of the decedent. Burial was in the Scotchtown Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1912)
KREJCAR - TAYLOR, Virginia
Age 90, of Erin, NY, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008, in Hornell,
NY. Mrs. Taylor was born in Petersburg, VA, on July 31, 1918, the daughter
of the late Charles and Clara Root Krejcar. She loved traveling, making
jewelry, canning, gardening and was a talented seamstress. Mrs. Taylor
owned Taylor's Christmas Tree Farm in Erin, NY; she taught classes at Home
extension and worked for Remington Rand during WWII. She was predeceased
by her husband, Gerald Taylor; and also, Richard Kirscke, Lydia Elston,
Wilma Phytila and Bedrick Krejcar. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her sons
and daughters-in-law, Jim and Donna Taylor of Erin, NY, Jerry and Sandra
Taylor of North Chemung, NY; daughter, Joyce Taylor and Ken Ellison of
Erin, NY; grandchildren, Kathleen and Jeffrey Witt, Jim Jr., Taylor and
Brenda Frey, Terri Kirscke, Robert and Angie Taylor, Tiffany Taylor; great-grandchildren,
Nathan Taylor, Jessica and Derek Martin, and Michael Witt. Relatives and
friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 West Broad Street,
Horseheads, NY, on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, from 4 - 7 p.m. Mrs. Taylor's
Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August
13, 2008, at 10 a.m. with the Pastor Stuart Officiating. Interment in Scotchtown
Cemetery. Flowers are acceptable or those wishing may remember Virginia
through memorials to the Kidney Foundation, Western NY Area Chapter, 3300
Monroe Ave., Suite 100-D, Rochester, NY 14618. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 8/10/2008
LEWIS - HARRIGER, Florence J.
Age 75, Prescott Ave., died at home surrounded by her family on Oct.
4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter and sons, Mary Cornett
of Wellsburg, NY, Michael (Linda) Zuke and Frank Zuke, both of Elmira Heights,
John (Luann) Bentley of Wellsburg, Charles Bentley of Elmira Heights; stepchildren,
Charles Harriger and Willard Harriger, both of Groton, NY; sisters, Hazel
Cornett of Erin, Pauline Crum of Elmira, Mary Osgood of Brownsville, TX,
and Catherine Parker of Horseheads; brothers, Harry Lewis of Rochester,
Lester Lewis of Coplay, PA, and Jack Lewis of Cape Vincent; 36 grandchildren,
23 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased
by her parents, Charles and Charlotte Lewis; stepson, Thomas Harriger;
and brothers, Charles, Irvin, Arthur, Joseph, Franklin and George Lewis;
and sister, Sarah Fairchild. Florence was a caring and devoted wife and
mother. Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service
to take place in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008,
at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/16/2008
LYON James W. "small grandpa" Age 79, of Breesport, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Wheaton) Lyon in 1989. His surviving family includes his children, James (Darlene) Lyon Jr. of Horseheads, Sandra (William) McCormick of Lowman, Fred Lyon of Montour Falls, Michael Lyon of Elmira Heights, Sara (Gary) Harvey of Horseheads, Frances (Michael) Strong of Breesport with whom he resided, Carol (John) Combs of Riverview, FL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Jim was devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a retired Assembler with Ingersoll Rand in Corning and a longtime resident of Erin and Breesport. He was also a veteran WWII serving in the US Navy, member of the American Legion Post #601 in Muncy Valley, PA. As an avid outdoorsman, he was also a past member of the Chemung Co. Rod and Gun Club and North American Hunting Club. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday, June 5th, from 6-8:00 p.m. Closing words of remembrances will take place at 8:00 p.m. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin.
MACBLANE James M.
Age 86 of Erin, NY died on Thursday September 27, 2007. He was born
in Elmira, NY on April 10, 1921 the son of the late James M. and Catherine
Pavlok MacBlane Sr. Mr. MacBlane was a WWII Veteran serving his country
with the U.S. Navy. He was a Tool and Dye engineer for Hardinge Brothers
in Elmira, NY. James was a member of the Elmira Heights Legion. One of
his passions was tending to his gardens he loved flowers and planting.
He was pre-deceased by his parents; brothers and sisters: William MacBlane,
Agnes Bates, Catherine Coe, Anna Jane Kelly, David MacBlane. Mr. MacBlane
is survived by his loving wife Blanche Cernik MacBlane; sons and daughters-in-law:
James M. and Rose MacBlane III of Erin, NY; Robert M. and Julie MacBlane
of Preble, NY; Jacqueline and Robert Anderson of Elmira, NY; grandchildren:
Jody, Rebecca, Robert and Bradley MacBlane; Beth and Todd VanDeBussche;
Janet, Heather and James Anderson; great grandson: Anthony Castanzo; sisters:
Frances Gearing of Spencerport, NY; Betty Clark of Horseheads, NY; Margaret
Elliott of Watkins Glen, NY; Theresa Pettitt of Waverly, TN; Loretta Lynch
of Mesa, AZ; Mary Johnston of Elmira Heights, NY; Eleanor Folnsbee of Montour
Falls, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318
West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Monday October 1, 2007 from 2-4 and
7-9 PM. Mr. MacBlane's Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home
on Tuesday October 2, 2007 at 11 AM. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in
Erin, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. MacBlane. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 9/29/2007 - 9/30/2007.
MALLACOCCIO LaVern I., Sr. (Blacky)
Age 79, of Elmira, NY. He was born May 24, 1929 in Erin, NY, son of
the late Salvadore and Pearl (Wood) Mallacoccio and passed away Monday,
February 9, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by his brothers,
Raymond Douglas, Edward and Eugene Mallacoccio; sisters, Regina Trabbold
and Jeanne Dillon. He is survived by his sons, LaVern, Jr. (Joann) and
Ronald Mallacoccio, both of Elmira; sister, Marjorie Havlen of CA; brother,
Walter Mallacoccio of Horseheads; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to visit
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on
Thursday, February 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. His funeral and committal services
will follow at 5 p.m. Interment will be in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/12/2009
MANN MARIETTA L. BLACKWELL
Marietta L. (Mann) Age 81, of Horseheads, and longtime resident of
Breesport Rd., Erin, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Marietta was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, in 1991; she is survived
by her son, Clyde (Pat) Colwell Elkin, NC; stepsons, James (Delores) Blackwell
of Seven Valleys, PA, Charles (Bonnie) Blackwell of Northeast, MD; grandchildren,
Claudia and Chad Colwell, Shirlene Mase, Sharon Bottone, and J. Blackwell,
Mike, Chris, Danielle, Erynn Blackwell, James Blackwell and Barb Redding;
brother, Herbert Mann of New Castle, PA; step daughter-in-law, Paulette
(Robert) Newton of Pine Valley, NY; several loving great-grandchildren,
and many nieces and nephews. Marietta was also predeceased by her sister,
Lois Parker; brother, Rodney Mann; and stepson, Warren "Chum" Blackwell.
Marietta was born June 24, 1925. She was a longtime resident of Breesport
and Erin as well as a devoted member of Breesport Baptist Church. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, on Sunday from 6-9:00 p.m. Her service will be celebrated
in Breesport Baptist Church, 240 Church St., Breesport, NY, on Monday,
July 24, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Scotchtown Cemetery
in Erin.
McKIBBIN Kenneth L.
Age 63, of Erin, NY. Ken was born July 13, 1944 in Elmira, NY, to the
late William and Charlotte (Hollenbeck) McKibbin, and died unexpectedly
on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Gobrick)
McKibbin; daughter and sons, Dorsha (Jim) Moore of Elmira, NY, Dennis (Nicole)
McKibbin also of Elmira, NY, Daryl (Valerie) McKibbin of Erin, NY; grandchildren,
Joseph Sayers, Sara, Nicholas, Nolin, Emalyn McKibbin, David McCormick,
Micheall and Michael Hampton, Jaquie, Rebecca, Lianna and Shelly McKibbin,
Anthony Cruz, Shianne, Edward and Veronica Moore; brothers and sisters,
Richard (Marie) McKibbin of Horseheads, NY, Donald (Theresa) McKibbin Gaston,
NC, Russell McKibbin of Montour Falls, NY, Robert (Donna) McKibbin of Spencer,
NY; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ken was also
predeceased by his son, Andrew Kenneth McKibbin; brothers, William, Charles,
and John McKibbin, John Eskeli; sister, Velma Dininny. Ken was a graduate
of Van Etten High School and Corning Community College. He was a loving
and dedicated husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. Ken was strong
toward his faith as well as a devoted and active member of Erin United
Methodist Church. His time was always for his family. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads,
NY, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His service
will be celebrated in the Erin United Methodist Church, Church St., Erin,
NY, on Wed., Dec. 12, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dorothy-York Alloway
officiating. Interment to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Those
wishing may remember Ken with memorials to the Erin United Methodist Church,
PO Box 127, Erin, NY 14838. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/10/2007.
MESSING - Mr. Herman A. Messing age 78 of 350 Beckwith Rd., Pine City, Tuesday, June 6, 1989. Friends are invited to attend Funeral and Committal Services at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Thursday at 4pm, with no prior calling hours. The Rev. Donald Hoff officiating. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. Survived by wife of 53 years, Helen Rosekrans Messing; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Clayton Murphy of Erin, NY; son and daughter-in-law, David and Janice Messing of Pine City; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Eileen Messing of Daggett, PA, sister-in-law, Mrs. Virginia (Charles) Messing of Millerton, PA; several nieces and nephews. Herman was a member of the Webb Mills United Methodist Church and retired from the Elmira Pepsi Cola Bottling Works with 31 years of service (Having served as vice president and secretary-treasurer.) In January 1979. Flowers are appreciated. Those wishing may make contributions to the Webb Mills United Methodist Church in Herman’s memory. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 2 B, Wednesday, 7 June 1989)
MORRISON, Adolphus Adolphus MORRISON died Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Alice Williams on the Latta Brook road. The decedent was formerly a resident of Addison. He ms survived by his widow, Mrs. Christaini H. Morrison, a brother, John of Canisteo, also two nieces and one nephew. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Williams Wednesday at 1 p. m. Burial in the Scotchtown cemetery. Unnamed Elmira Newspaper. May 11, 1914. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net
NEWBERRY - CANNON Rebecca Age 57 of Millport and formerly of Pine Valley, NY, died unexpectedly at home Sat. Sept. 17, 2005. Surviving are her children, Ronda (Jay) Rogers of Breesport, NY, Albert Summers (Tammy) of Horseheads, NY, Whendy Simonson of Southport, NY, Donna (Mike) Silvia of Elmira, NY, William (Colette) Summers of Montour Falls, NY; grandchildren, Jamie, Aaron, Matthew, Justin, Rebecca, Dori, Amanda, Anastasia, Anthony Michael, Dakota, Dillon, Lillian, and Caitlin. Her family also includes her husband of 19 years, Michael Cannon; sisters, Hazel, Sarah, Beverly, Deborah; four brothers; and many dear friends. Predeceasing was her former husbands, Albert Summers in 1976, and Billy Miles in 1985; and recently her sister, Mary Sirois. Rebecca was born Feb. 26, 1948 the daughter of the late John and Ethel Newberry in Richmond, VA. Rebecca was a devoted wife, precious mother, grandmother and dear friend. She was always giving of herself despite her own hardships and challenges. Her faith in God and love from her children gave her strength and comfort. Along with her many cats. "Although your time with us was too short, we'll know you will always live forever in our heats and minds. We love you and will miss you dearly." Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed. Sept. 21, 5-8:00 p.m. with her funeral service to take place at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Christian Burial will follow where she will be laid to rest in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin.
NICHOLS, Winona N. Bush, age 80, a former longtime resident of Ithaca Rd., and more recently Veteran Hill Road, Horseheads, on Monday, December 2, 1996 at Elcor Health Services. She was predeceased by her husband, Oakley C. Bush in 1987; and her brother Benjamin Nichols. Mrs. Bush's surviving family includes her daughters, Linda L. Campbell of Pine City, Nelda (Tim) Donnelly of Erin, Marcia (Roland) Neucombe of Heuvelton, NY; sons Oakley C. (June) Bush of Horseheads, Keith (Peggy) Bush of Heuvelton, NY; grandchildren, Mark, Eric and Paul Campbell, Amy Tubbs, Todd and Dan Bixby, Lynell Donnelly, Laura Bush, Traci Vondracek, Melissa Rose, Ed Ryan and Clifton Bush; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bush was a devoted homemaker and mother. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and made socks and sweaters for her family. An excellent cook, she was known for her homemade butter. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads this evening Wednesday, December 4, 1996 fomr 7-9 PM and again on Thursday from 10-11 AM. Her funeral and committal services will immediately follow at the funeral home at 11 AM with the Rev. Donald Roe officiating. Interment will be in Scotchtown Cemetery at the convenience of her family. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 2b, Wed. 4 Dec 1996)
ORDWAY Daisy
Age 74, formerly of W. Clinton St., Elmira, New York, died on May 25,
2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Elmira. Funeral services will be private.
Interment will be in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. Daisy is survived by
three sons, James Wheeler of Elmira, Robert (Kim) Colbath of Pine City,
NY, William (Kim) Colbath of Elmira; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and
Howard Carl of Seagrave, NC; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
Daisy was predeceased by her husband, Robert Colbath.
OSTRANDER FRANCES E
RODABAUGH, Frances E. Age 91 died on Tuesday May 21, 2002. Mrs. Rodabaugh
was born November 13, 1910 in Groton, NY the daughter of the late Jerry
and Elva Sears Ostrander. She married her husband, George Washington Rodabaugh,
on September 15, 1932 and he pre-deceased her on February 4, 1977. Mrs.
Rodabaugh was also pre-deceased by her brothers George Ostrander and Ralph
Ostrander as well as her sister Clara Dense. Frances was a member of The
Sullivanville United Methodist Church for many years. Mrs. Rodabaugh was
a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished the time spent with
her family. Mrs. Rodabaugh is survived by her beloved children and spouses:
Janice & Robert Ingersoll, Harry & Marilee Rodabaugh, Phyllis &
Richard Kehoe, Dennis & Nancy Rodabaugh and Sherry & Norman Hultzman;
15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great - great grandchildren;
brothers and sisters-in-law: Rexford & Esther Ostrander, Leon &
Elaine Ostrander and Rose Ostrander and several nieces, nephews, cousins,
and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the
Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads,
NY on Tuesday May 28, 2002 from 6-8 PM. Mrs. Rodabaugh's Funeral and Committal
Services will be held at the Funeral Home at the conclusion of calling
hours. The Rev. Dr. Dale Ingersoll will officiate. Interment will take
place in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. The family will provide their
own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Rodabaugh through memorial
contributions to a charity of one's choice. (Elmira Star Gazette, 23 May
2002)
OTTEN Benjamin J. Age 63 of Elmira NY died Friday, December 16, 2005 unexpectedly at home. Ben, son of the late Charles R. and Alice (Carson) Otten was born in Covington KY on November 7, 1942. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Julia Rosekrans Otten; son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin A. and Jessica S. Otten of Berkley CA with their infant daughter Charlotte Laurel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Karen Otten of Cincinnati OH, Fred and Frances Otten of Taylor MI, Albert and Sarah Otten of Charlotte NC; several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and good friends. Ben was predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Margaret Otten. He was a graduate of Wilmington College in Wilmington OH. While at college Ben met Julia and they were married at the college chapel on August 22, 1965. He taught school in Defiance OH and worked for Defiance College before moving to Elmira. Ben retired this past September as the Director of Business Operations after 32 years of service with Elmira College. He was currently working part time at JC Penney. Ben has a long association with scouting in the Elmira area. He was cub master of Cub Scout Pack 101 and an assistant scout master of Boy Scout Troop 101. Ben served on the former Sullivan Trail Boy Scout Council in various capacities. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Monday, December 19, 2005 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 7:15 pm. Burial will be in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Donations in Ben's Memory may be directed to the Five Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America, 244 W. Water St., Elmira NY 14901 or the Stain Glass Window Fund, First United Church of Christ, 160 Madison Ave., Elmira NY 14901.
PADEN –KATHLEENE (KITTY) PADEN SCHANBACHER age 81, of Marsh Road, Erin, NY, died on Saturday, June 8, 2002. Kathleen was born in Schenectady, NY on July 1, 1920. Kitty was an accomplished seamstress, a former 4-H leader, an Erin Fire Dept. Aux. Member, and an Erin Town Historian for many years. She was also an avid painter, and belonged to the Horseheads Art Guild as well as running painting classes for Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Merton A. Schanbacher; son and daughter-in-law, William and Marlene Schanbacher, and daughter Val Ann Schanbacher; two grandchildren, Troy (Kathy) Schanbacher and Adam (Michelle) Schanbacher; and two great-grandchildren, Billy and Ben Schanbacher. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mrs. Schanbacher requested that there be no calling hours. There will be a gravesite service at Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY, with Rev. Donald Roe, on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mrs. Schanbacher may do so through donations to the Erin Historical Society, 53 Fairview Road, Erin, NY in her name. Arrangements are entrusted to VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
PALMER Charles H. Age 66, of Sullivan St., Elmira
and formerly of Breesport, NY, died after and extended illness Sat., Feb.
25, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Pierson) Palmer; daughter,
Sharon (Brian) Palmer of Elmira; grandchildren, Cody, Megan and Darlene
"Katie"; sisters, Louise (Charles) Talmage of Erin, Mary Weire/West and
Shirley (Bill) Frisk; brothers, Clyde (Irene) Palmer all of Horseheads;
and several nieces and nephews. Charles was born in Breesport, May 4, 1939
in Breesport, NY, the son of the late Furman and Elsie (Minturn) Palmer.
A longtime farmer in the Spencer Van Etten area, Charles was also a devoted
volunteer with the Breesport Fire Department. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed.,
March 1, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. where his service will also take place there
at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Deb Roe officiating. Interment in Scotchtown
Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a time of food and fellowship
immediately following the service to take place in the Breesport Vol. Fire
Department.
SPACE Janet A
PALMER Janet A. Erin, NY Janet A. Palmer died March 13, 2006 at Tioga Nursing Home, Waverly, NY. Janet was born November 9th, 1930 in Addison, NY. She was the daughter of Garfield F. Space and Mae (Towsley) Space of Addison. Janet valued her family and was a thoughtful, generous person. She wrote poetry, painted, embroidered, quilted, and crocheted and created beautiful mementoes for loved ones. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant at the age of 55. Janet always thought of others before herself. Her husband, Lew Palmer, predeceased her on January 17th, 1986. Janet is survived by two daughters, Norma Dorman and husband, Ralph, of Erin, Ann Stratton of Lockwood; and one son, Furman G. Palmer and wife, Jodi Mc Kibben Palmer, of Erin, NY; and six grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher Dorman, Melissa Stratton, Tyler Gable, Shawn and Lee Palmer. Janet was a past member of Erin Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary and a past 4-H leader at the Chemung Cooperative Extension. She attended Breesport Baptist Church. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2006, from 1-3:00 p.m. at Barber's Funeral Home in Horseheads, NY. A funeral service will follow immediately after calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Pastor David Ivy of the Hope Baptist Chapel in Elmira will officiate. Janet will be cremated and interred in the family plot in Erin, NY.
PARK Wilford M. "Parkie" Age 79, of Horseheads on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy (Beuter) Park at his side. Mr. Park is also survived by his daughters and son, Jeanette (Rudy) Cunningham of Elmira, Cindy (Joe) Rich of Elmira, and Tim Park of White Deer, PA; his grandchildren, Rich Thompson, Ryan & Jenelle Park,Mike Burt, Joe & Allison Rich, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and numerous other special family members. Born November 4, 1922, son to the late Manley & Verna (Hubbard) Park, in Erin, NY, Parkie had been a member of Teamster Local 529, retiring in 1976. A loving husband and devoted father, his greatest joys were the surrounds of his family and a good game of cards with his poker buddies. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Sunday from 4-6PM. His funeral service will take place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 6PM with the Rev. Earl Barfoot and the Rev. David Martin officiating. Interment Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. NOTICE Officers and members of Teamsters Local 529 will gather at the Barber Funeral Home on Sun. Jan 13, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. to conduct a memorial service for there departed brother
RICHARDS
- SEIDEL
Verna R. (Richards) Age 103 of Main St., Millport on Monday, October
15, 2001 at the home of granddaughter Kitty and Robert Becraft surrounded
by her loving family. Mrs. Seidel was predeceased by her husbands Archie
B. Shinebarger and George Seidel, daughter, Agnes Patterson and son, Richard
Shinebarger. She is survived by her son, Francis Shinebarger of Dundee,
NY; daughter, Betty Morgan of Millport, NY; Step children, Robert and Doris
Seidel of AZ; Bert and Lois Entrikin of Medina, NY; Robert and Lovella
Baynes of Sheffield, PA; Grandchildren, Lana (Cecil) Long of N. Canton,
OH; Frank (Marie) Patterson of Horseheads, NY; Eva (Tom Sweeney) Patterson
of Jacksonville, FL; Beth (Tom Leach) Patterson of Hotchkiss, CO; Iris
Walkley of Divide, CO; Amy Shinebarger of VA; Patricia (Roger) Bogart of
Millport, NY; Richard (Leanna) Morgan of Speedsville, NY; Kitty (Robert)
Becraft of Millport, NY; Harold Jr. (Linda) Morgan of Alpine, NY; Marie
(Sam) Yontz of Stone Mtn., GA; Daniel (Vicky) Morgan of Eatonton, GA; Philip
Morgan of Millport, NY; Leander Morgan of Millport, NY; David (Robyn) Morgan
of Millport, NY; Sister, Beulah Lewis, of FL; 34 great grandchildren and
28 great great grandchildren. Also predeceasing were her brothers, Charles
and Ellis Richards and Avis Walsh. She taught at 17 different schools for
over a 35 year period and after her teaching career worked with the offices
of Chemung County. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home,
413 So. Main St., Horseheads, today, October 18, 2001 from 2-4:00 p.m.
and 7-9:00 p.m. Her funeral service will take place there at the funeral
home on Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lew Baker officiating. Interment
Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Psalm 27: 11, Teach me thy way, O Lord, and
lead me in a plain path.
Darrell L. RODABAUGH Age 73 of 775 Ithaca Rd., Horseheads, Wed.
April 14, 1976. no prior calling hours. Private funeral at
the convenience of the family. Rev. John Bedzyk officiating, burial in
Scotchtown Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions to the
Heart Fund. Survived by wife, Marion Rodabaugh, sons, D. Norman and
Clark both of Horseheads, Leonard of Elmira; daughters, Mrs. Norman (Eudine)
Quinn of North Carolina, Mrs. Donna Reinhart of South Carolina, Mrs. Gail
(Sue) Malloy and Mrs. Edward (Kay) Orcutt both of Horseheads, brothers,
George of Cayuta, Frank and Daniel both of Horseheads; 16 grandchildren,
two great grandchildren. Mr. Rodabaugh was a retired farmer.
Arrangements by Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home.
ROSEKRANS, Rev. Clyde A. age 79 of Phelps, New York, March 1, 1973 at Newark, New York. Friends may call at the Packer Funeral Home, 104 East Main Street, Phelps, New York, Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services there Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Phelps, New York. Survived by wife, Mildred Rosekrans of Phelps, sons, Neil of Warners, New York, Phillip of Newark, New York; daughter, Mrs. Helen Messing of Pine City; brother, Fred of Florida; sisters, Mrs. Helen Hall of Erin, New York, Mrs. Mildred Armstrong of Erin, New York; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A retired Minister of Central New York Conference of United Methodist Church, he was ordained in 1930 and served in many churches throughout central New York, which includes Burdett, Millport, Pine Valley and Sullivanville, New York and also Millerton, Pa. He served as chaplain for many years for the Syracuse Police Department and Hospitals. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 15, Friday, 2 March 1973)
ROSEKRANS - PEET
Dorthea Formerly of South Avenue Age 93, went home to be with her Lord
and Saviour on Sunday, May 29, 2005, peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center Elmira, NY. She was born December 1, 1911 in Erin, NY, the daughter
of the late Wilson C. and Eliza E. (Goldsmith) Rosekrans. Her beloved husband,
Stanley Peet; three sisters and two brothers also predeceased Dorthea.
She is survived by her loving sons, William (Glenora) Peet of Pine City,
NY, Lyle Peet of Elmira, NY; along with seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren,
several nieces, nephews and her extended church family. Dorthea was formerly
employed by St. Joseph's Hospital and worked faithfully in housekeeping
for several dedicated years. She was the oldest member of the Elmira Christian
Center where she loved to worship her Lord. Throughout her entire life
she enjoyed cooking for her family and others. We will all miss those wonderful
pies she baked for various occasions. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY, on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring
Dorthea's life will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in the Elmira
Christian Center, 235 East Miller Street, Elmira, NY 14904 at 12:00 (noon).
The Reverend Belvy White will officiate. Interment will follow in Scotchtown
Cemetery, Erin, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the Elmira Christian
Center in Dorthea's memory. Envelopes will be provided by the Funeral Home
ROSEKRANS EUNICE STAMM
Eunice Rosekrans 81, formerly of Vestal, NY, died in Pinson, AL, September
27. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Stamm; and her grandson,
John Gregory Raley. She is survived by her son, William and wife, Sandra,
and daughter, Mary, Birmingham, AL; daughter, Carol and husband, Patrick
Raley, and daughter, Christina, Winter Park, FL; son, Edward and wife,
Jeri, and daughter, Anna, Lexington, KY. She was born July 8, 1925 in Erin,
NY, daughter of Gordon and Myrtle Rosekrans. She graduated from Elmira
College in 1946. Eunice was a recognized expert on the cheese industry
in New York, and was the author of "The History of Cheese Making in New
York State," published in 1991, and lectured at many cheese industry conventions.
She served several terms as president of the Vestal Historical Society
of Vestal, New York, and was also a member of the Women's National Book
Association. She was a member of Pinson United Methodist Church in Pinson,
Alabama. Services are to be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in
Trussville, Alabama, on Sunday, October 1, with a visitation at 2:00 p.m.,
and a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
October 7, at Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home in Endicott, New York,
with a visitation at 10:00 a.m., and a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Burial
will be at Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, New York immediately following
the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made
to Pinson United Methodist Church, 4507 Bud Holmes Road, Pinson, Alabama
35126; the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1053 N. Orlando Avenue, Suite One, Orlando,
Florida 32751; or the Vestal Historical Society, 605 Vestal Parkway West,
Vestal, New York 13850, in memory of John Gregory Raley.
ROSEKRANS M. HELEN
Mrs. M. Helen Messing age 73 of 1010 Beckwith Road, Pine City, NY,
Wednesday, July 29, 1992 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is
survived by her daughter, Suzanne M. (Clayton) Murphy of Erin, NY; son
David D. (Janice Hudson) Messing of Pine City, NY; beloved step-mother,
Mildred C. Rosekrans of Horseheads, NY; brothers, Phillip N. (Debbie) Rosekrans
of Florida and Cornelius A. (Patricia) Rosekrans of Warners, NY; grandchildren,
Pamela (David) Turner of Horseheads, NY, Jan C. (Eleanor) Hill of Elmira,
NY, Alva J. (Elizabeth) Hill of Lowman, NY, Thomas I. (Patricia) Hill of
Elmira, NY, Gwendolyn J. (Theodore) Marciniak of Oklahoma and Joshua D.
Messing of Pine City, NY; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Herman
A. Messing; father, Rev. Clyde A. Rosekrans and mother, Rev. Eva M. Rosekrans.
Helen was a retired Postal Employee with 35 years of service mainly in
the Pine City Post Office. She was a member of the Webb Mills United
Methodist Church. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, Saturday, 1 to 3:00 PM with Funeral and
Committal Services there, Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM. The Rev.
Donald Hoff, officiating. Interment Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Falck Cancer Center,
600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. the American Cancer Society/Chemung County
Unit, 627 W. Church St., Elmira, NY 14905 or the Webb Mills United Methodist
Church, 1623 Penna. Ave., Pine City, NY 14871. (Elmira Star Gazette,
Page 2 B, Thursday, 30 July 1992)
ROSEKRANS Leland V. Retiree General Electric Age 83 of Elmira, NY died Friday, June 30, 2000 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife: Mildred I. Rosekrans; daughter: Kim Rosekrans of Lowman, NY, Shari (Ronald) Huff of Weslaco, TX; sister: Dorothea Peet of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his three sisters and a brother. Leland was an active member of The Seventh Day Adventist Church. He served his country in the United States Army in World War II and he retired from the General Electric Company after 37 years of service. Although unable to do so in recent years, prior to his illness, Leland enjoyed the outdoors and kept himself busy with caring for his vegetable garden. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave on Wednesday, July 5, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM. with Funeral Service there on Thursday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Robert Mackay will officiate. Interment will be in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. Full military honors will be accorded at the grave.
MR. CLAYTON H. ROUPP age 75 of 120 Morris St., Blossburg, PA, formerly of Gillett, PA and Pine Valley, NY, Wednesday, Mary 25, 1988. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna Ave., Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. with funeral and committal services there at 4 p.m., the Rev. Larry Appenzellar officiating. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery. Survived by wife of 21 years, Naomi Gorton Roupp; sons, Terrance C. Roupp of Odessa, NY, Terry Lynn Roupp of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter, Sharon Smedley of Germany; stepdaughters, Laura and James Ruckle, Dorrain Hodge and Bonnie Thrasher, all of Horseheads; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Bertha Ostrander of West Burlington, Eldora Clark of Wellsboro. Clayton was a retired employee of Facet Enterprises, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 517 Elmira, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 942 Elmira, a member of the Painted Post Oddfellows. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/27/1988
RUMMINGS Albert L.
Age 71, of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Erin, NY, died October 30,
2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Louise; Children,
Lewis and Carmen Matthews of Copperas Cove, TX, Brenda and David Fagan
of Winston-Salem, NC, Scott H. and Julia Rummings of Stokesdale, NC, Thomas
and Kimberly Matthews of Pine City, NY, Novella and Dave Kinner of Port
Richey, FL, Henry and Terri Matthews of Horseheads, NY, Scott and Jessie
Matthews of Elmira, NY; Sister, Mildred Hill of Horseheads, NY; Brothers,
Robert and Mary Rummings and Glen Rummings all of Elmira, NY; Several nieces
and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Albert was a retired
truck driver for I Shulman & Son for 42 years. He was an avid fisherman
and a Korean War veteran. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St. Horseheads, on Mon., Nov. 3, 2008,
from 1-3:00 p.m. and again from 5-7:00 p.m. His service will take place
there at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with his nephew, Jack
Deyo, officiating. Interment to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin where
Military Honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may
remember Albert with memorials to Hernado-Pasco Hospice, 6801 Rowan Road,
New Port Richey, FL, 34653. Published in the Star-Gazette from
11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008
ELIZABETH RUMSEY, 78, of Van Etten, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1953. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Anna Lott of Van Etten, Mrs. Alvaretta Swayze of Ludlowville, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Arnold Funeral Home, Van Etten where friends are invited to call and where funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ernest Warren. Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/24/1953
SCHANBACHER
Merton A. Age 89 of 760 Marsh Road Erin, NY died on Tuesday December
7, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Merton was born October 2, 1915 in Charleston
Township, Tioga County, PA the son of the late Norman and Edith Passmore
Schanbacher. Mr. Schanbacher married his wife, Kathleen "Kitty" Paden Schanbacher,
who pre-deceased him on June 8, 2002. He was also pre-deceased by his parents
and his brother, Daniel W. Schanbacher who died on March 21, 2001. Mr.
Schanbacher was a veteran of WW II serving his country with The U.S. Navy.
Merton was a long-time farmer and served as the Town of Erin Supervisor
and the sexton of Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY for many years. He was
a founding member of The Erin Volunteer Fire Dept. and donated the land
for the Fire Station. Merton was an active member and Past President of
The Erin Historical Society and a member of The Senior Citizens. Mr. Schanbacher
is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: William & Marlene Schanbacher
of Lockwood, NY and his daughter: Val Ann Schanbacher of Erin, NY; two
grandchildren: Troy (Kathy) Schanbacher and Adam (Michelle) Schanbacher;
two great grandchildren: Billy and Ben Schanbacher; sisters and brother-in-law:
Ruth Batley of Elmira, NY and Nola & Frank Eiser of Huntsville, Alabama;
sister-in-law: Nellie P. Schanbacher of Elmira Heights, NY; several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Merton will be greatly missed
by his family and many friends. There will be no prior calling hours. A
Gravesite Service will be held on Thursday December 9, 2004 at 2:15 PM
in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY with the Rev. Donald L. Roe officiating.
Those wishing may remember Mr. Schanbacher through memorial donations to
The Erin Historical Society 53 Fairview Road Erin, NY 14838. Arrangements
are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 W. Broad St. Horseheads, NY.
SCHWAB Elmer C.
Age 98 of 330 Noble Street Elmira, New York died on Wednesday May 9,
2007. Mr. Schwab was born on August 14, 1908 in Germania, PA a twin son
of the late Godfred and Elizabeth Stahli Schwab. He was also pre-deceased
by several brothers and sisters including his twin brother Clyde Schwab
who died on May 22, 2002. Elmer was a veteran of WW II serving his country
with the US Army. He married his wife Catherine Crooker Schwab on September
1, 1956 and they would have celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary on
September 1, 2007. Mr. Schwab was a retired deliveryman for Hygeia Ice
Cream Company in Elmira, NY. Mr. Schwab is survived by his loving and devoted
wife Catherine Crooker Schwab; daughter and son-in-law: JoAnn Schwab &
James Vanderpoel of Horseheads, NY; brother and sister-in-law: Arthur &
Catherine Schwab of Fair Oaks, CA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at
the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday (Today)
May 11, 2007 from 1-4 PM. Mr. Schwab's Funeral and Committal Services will
be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 4 PM with the Rev. Lew Baker
officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Schwab following
his services at the funeral home. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin,
New York at the convenience of the family.
FRANK SHARP, 79 of Elmira RD 2, formerly of Erin. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1953. Survived by brother, William Sharp of Elmira; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home where friends are invited to call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles E. Corel. Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/191936
SHERMAN - Rodabaugh, Marion Julia Age 89 of Horseheads, NY died on Tuesday August 28, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. Mrs. Rodabaugh was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marion was an active life member of the Sullivanville United Methodist Church and member of the WSCS. She taught Sunday School for several years. Marion was born July 7, 1912 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Theodore M. and Mabel E. Smith Sherman and was the foster daughter of the late Homer F. Foster. As a young girl she lived at the Crane farm on East Hill in Elmira where her parents were tenant farmers for Mrs. Crane. She had many fond memories of those times on the Crane farm. Her parents Mabel and Homer Foster operated a successful dairy farm on the Foster/Vargo Road for many years. Marion married her husband, Darrell L. Rodabaugh, on January 17, 1931 and they raised a family of seven children. Mr. and Mrs. Rodabaugh took in Fresh Air kids from New York City during the Summer months in years past. Mrs. Rodabaugh was predeceased by her husband Darrell L. Rodabaugh on April 14, 1976. She was also pre-deceased by six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Rodabaugh is survived by children; Eudine (Norman) Quinn of Roswell, Ga., Donna Sheldon of Horseheads, NY, D. Norman (Anne) Rodabaugh of Horseheads, NY, Sue (Gail) Malloy of Horseheads, NY, Kay (Ed) Orcutt of Horseheads, Mick (Ada) Rodabaugh of Horseheads, NY and Leonard Rodabaugh of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Jon (Connie) Quinn of Westfield, Pa., Joel (Dollene) Quinn of Roswell, Ga., Kim Rodabaugh of Whitestone, S.C., Terri (Fran) Johnson of Horseheads, NY, Tim Rodabaugh of Horseheads, NY, Toni (Bob) Loveless of Hickory, N. C., Thomas (Diane) Malloy of Nashville, Tn., Jennifer Malloy of Homer, NY, Debbie (Duane) Clark of Elmira Heights, NY, Edward F. Orcutt III of Elmira Heights, NY, Lisa Rodabaugh of Elmira, NY, Christine (Jeff) Ryck of Sayre Pa., Tammy (Dean) Schaible of Kissimmee, Fl., Becky Rodabaugh of Kissimmee, Fl., Darrell L. Rodabaugh of Kissimmee, Fl.; great grandchildren: Jim Ennis of Locke, NY, Lonnie and Katie Quinn of Boston, Ma., Meghan Quinn, Erin Quinn, Kelly Quinn all of Roswell, Ga., Amanda Johnson of Horseheads, NY, Brian & Jessica Loveless of Hickory, NC, Sarah Malloy of Horseheads, NY, Morgan Clark of Elmira Heights, NY, Alecia Orcutt of Elmira, NY, Braedon Ryck of Sayre, Pa, Caitlin Wilkening of Kissimmee, Fl, Andrew Schaible of Kissimmee, Fl; brother-in-law Daniel Rodabaugh of Horseheads, NY; sisters-in-law: Frances Rodabaugh of Elmira, NY, Annis Tafaro of Horseheads, NY, and Hazel Foster of Elmira, NY; cousins Geraldine Hewitt of Troy, Pa, Shirley Wills of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Friday August 31, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Mrs. Rodabaugh's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 8 PM with the Rev. Donald L. Roe officiating. Interment will take place in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY on Saturday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers it was Mrs. Rodabaugh's request that those wishing remember her through memorials to the Sullivanville United Methodist Church c/o Rev. Donald L. Roe 406 Fletcher St. Horseheads, NY 14845 or the American Cancer Society 627 W. Church St. Elmira, NY 14905 (Elmira Star Gazette 30 Aug 2001)
SHOEMAKER - CAREY, Dorothy E.
Age 96, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009,
at the Wedgewood Nursing Facility in Amherst, NY. She was born on July
7, 1912 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Ray and Alice (Budde) Shoemaker.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Carey; brothers, Raymond and
Earl Shoemaker; sisters, Mary Houghtaling and Cora Willis. Survivors include
her sisters-in-law, Verna Shoemaker of Elmira and Audrey Shoemaker of Elmira;
along with several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Family
and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 17th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there
at 8 p.m. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in
Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be made to the SPCA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/16/2009
RAY T. SHOEMAKER of 231 W. 10th St., Elmira Heights, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1957. He was a retired employee of Eclipse Machine Division. Survived by wife, Mrs. Alice Budde Shoemaker; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Carey of Elmira Heights, Mrs. Harry Houghtaling of Elmira Heights and Mrs. Coral Willis of Horseheads; sons, Raymond and Earl Shoemaker, both of Elmira; sister, Mrs. Earl Fleming of Elmira; six grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home. Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. the Rev. Owen Barrett. Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/16/1957
SMITH John Joseph "Pop"
Age 76 of Erin, NY formerly of Lowman, NY died on Friday January 4,
2008. He was born on January 16, 1931 in Elmira, NY the son of the late
Howard and Rose Marie Driscoll Smith. John married his wife Janet Louise
Scrivens Smith on April 23, 1953 and were married for 47 years. John was
retired from the Chemung County Highway Department. He served his country
in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict on
board the U.S.S. Okanogan. He was proud to say he traveled around the world
and through the Panama Canal during his time in the Navy. He was a member
of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 62 and the Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Janet Louise Smith on November 23, 2000;
brothers: Howard Smith and William Smith and his son-in-law: James Riker.
John was a devoted father and is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law:
Cynthia (Earl) Stermer of Erin, NY; Christine (Robert) Sliger of Morristown,
TN; Cathie Smith Riker of Elmira, NY; grandchildren: Ashley Stermer (Ray
Richardson) of Erin, NY; Alissa Stermer (Jimmy Guinta) of Elmira, NY; Jeremy
(Brenda) Norton of Elmira, NY; Jesse (Becky) Norton of Wellsburg; great
grandchildren: Jessica, Christopher, Nicholas, Michael and Daniel Norton
of Elmira; Cody Norton of Wellsburg and brother Robert (Sylvia) Smith of
Wellsburg. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may remember John through contributions
to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830,
which would be greatly appreciated. Relatives and friends are invited to
call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on
Sunday January 6, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Mr. Smith's Funeral Services will be
held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 PM with the Rev. Donald Guiles
officiating. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY at the convenience
of the family where Full Military Honors will be Accorded Mr. Smith.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/5/2008.
WILMOT F. SMITH, 80 of Breesport died at the home of his son, Dr. Ralph W. Smith of Binghamton, Saturday, Dec. 7, 1940 after an extended illness. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Harding of Elmira and Mrs. Otis Kinley of Breesport; the son, Dr. Smith; a brother, Zopher B. Smith; four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Barber Funeral home, Horseheads, where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Harry Malick will officiate. Burial in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/9/1940
SQUIRES BELLE E. HOLLENBECK
Belle E. (Squires) Age 83, of Church St., Breesport, died Monday, Aug.
14, 2006, at home surrounded by her loving family. Belle was born in Erin,
NY, March 25, 1923, the daughter of the late Arthur and Olive (Burlingame)
Squires. Mrs. Hollenbeck was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was also affectionately known as "Mom," "Aunt Belle" and "Grandma"
to the many children she loved and cared for. She was an active member
of the Order of Eastern Star Southern Light Chapter for over 35 years.
Mrs. Hollenbeck was predeceased by her husband, Roy in 1999; brothers,
Garfield Squires, Levi Squires; sisters, Alberta Linderberry, Alma Bennett
and Ruth Hornbeck. Belle is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Harris of
Breesport, NY, Alice Kelsey of Elmira Heights, NY, Frances Riker of Elmira,
NY and Roxanna Erskine of Breesport, NY; sisters, Mae Delbarto of Geneseo,
NY, and Madeline Frock of Horseheads, NY; brother, Cassius Squires and
sister-in-law, Marge Squires of Elmira, NY; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Thursday, Aug. 17th, 2006, from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. where her service
will take place there at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Larry
Appenzellar officiating. Interment will follow in Scotchtown Cemetery,
Erin, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Roy. NOTE: Officers
and members of Southern Light Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will
gather at the Barber Funeral Home on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a
memorial service for their departed sister. Signed: Shirley Stage, matron.
SQUIRES Garfield R
Age 84 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday July 30, 2006. Mr. Squires
was born in Erin, NY on November 3, 1921 the son of the late Arthur &
Olive Squires. He was a retired truck driver for the NYS Highway Dept.
in Horseheads, NY. He was pre-deceased by his wife Emma June Dean Squires
on January 27, 1997; daughter Cora Mae Squires; sons-in-law: Douglas Baker
& Dealton Thurber; sisters; Alberta Linder berry & Alma Bennett;
brother; Levi Squires; brother-in-law; Phil Delabarto & Roy Hollenbeck;
sister; Ruth Hornbeck. Mr. Squires is survived by his daughters & son-in-law;
Gail & Curtis Loomis of Ovid, NY; Betty Thurber of Horseheads, NY;
grandchildren; Heidi & Brian Eno; Benjamin Thurber & Stacy Pronti;
Dealton Thurber Sr. & Christa Uhler; Hope Baker; Justin Baker &
Kelly Thurston; Ginger Baker & Danny Wood; sixteen great grandchildren;
brother; Cassius & Margaret Squires of Elmira, NY; Madaline Frock of
Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law; Gertrude Bonham of Olean, NY; several nieces,
nephews, cousins & a host of caring friends, special niece; Dorothy
Harris. Relatives & friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Tuesday August 1, 2006 from
12-1 PM, Funeral & Committal Services will be held at Scotchtown Cemetery
in Erin, NY immediately following. The family would like to thank all of
the staff at Elcor & St. Joseph’s Hospital for all of the care &
support that was given. - Elmira Star-Gazette.
STANSFIELD
Bernard H. Sr. Age 60 of 24 Church Street Erin, NY died very unexpectedly
on Sunday December 24, 2006 at home. Bernard was born May 12, 1946 in Elmira,
NY the son of the late Bernard H. and Helen M. Jestin Stansfield. He married
his wife Sharon L. Crawford Stansfield on May 8, 1970 and she pre-deceased
him on January 4, 1998. Mr. Stansfield was also pre-deceased by his brothers
Richard Stansfield and Ronald Stansfield. Bernie was an employee of Willow
Creek Golf Club in Big Flats, NY and also worked as a landscaper. He was
an avid NASCAR fan. Bernard loved his family and friends and cherished
the time he spent with them especially his grandchildren. He is survived
by his sons and daughters-in-law: Bernard H. & Gwen Stansfield Jr.
of Elmira, NY, John T. & Melanie Stansfield of Erin, NY, and Jimmy
& Tammy Hurd of North Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law: Robin &
Paul Sykora of Erin, NY, Sherry Matt of Virginia, and Natalie S. Hurd &
Charles Cornett of Erin, NY; grandchildren: Cory, Michael, Emily, RK, Aiyana,
and Hailey Rose; sisters and brothers-in-law: Bonnie & Tom Heasley
of Ulster, PA and Roseann & David Colton of Gillett, PA; brother and
sister-in-law: Darrell & Kathy Stansfield of Gillett, PA; mother-in-law
and father-in-law: Blanche & Jim Briggs of Gillett, PA brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law: Lee (Pam) Crawford of Horseheads, NY, Roy & (Shayna)
Crawford of Elmira, NY, Leslie (Chris) Crawford of Newfield, NY, Blanche
(Bo) Shock of Wellsburg, NY, and Rhonda (Art) Putnam of Troy, PA; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends including
a special uncle Tom Stansfield. Relatives and friends are invited to call
at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday
December 28, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Stansfield's Funeral Services
will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday December 29, 2006 at 1 PM with
the Rev. Deb Roe officiating. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin,
NY. It was Bernie's wish that in lieu of flowers he be remembered through
memorial donations for an educational scholarship for his grandchildren
c/o Mrs. Robin Sykora 1493 Breesport Road Lot 36 Erin, NY 14838.
STRUZINSKY, Thomas, 71, of Erin R. D. 2 died in a local hospital at 11:30 a. m. Friday, July 19, 1940 of injuries suffered in an accident Tuesday, July 16. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marie Struzinsky, a daughter, Miss Elma STRUZINSKY of Brooklyn, three sons, Frank of Ellenville, Joseph of Veteran and Elmer at home. The body will be removed from the Barber funeral home at Horseheads to the family home this afternoon. The funeral will be held there Sunday at 3 p. m. (EDT) with the Rev. Kenneth ANDERSON of the Breesport Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
STUMPFF Floyd E.
Age 68, of Himrod, NY, formerly of Corning, died Tuesday, June 26,
2007, unexpectedly at home. He retired from Corning Incorporated as an
Engineering Fellow in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Pierson
Stumpff; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen (Richard) Rebis of Corning, and
Kristan (Zachery) Schartner of Narragansett, RI; grandchildren, Noah and
Janelle Schartner and Matthew and Rachel Rebis; sister, Elsie Durham of
Penfield, NY; brother-in-law, Clarence Pearson of Horseheads; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Matthew; and sisters,
Grace Pearson and Arla Cooper. Floyd was buried at Scotchtown Cemetery
in Erin, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the Horseheads First
United Methodist Church on Broad Street on Tuesday, July 17, from 9:30
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. His memorial service will follow at 11:15 a.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made in Floyd's name to the American Cancer
Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 or www.cancer.org; or the
Salvation Army, 32 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements
are with the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 East Elm St., Penn Yan,
NY.
TADDER John C.
Age 52 of 105 Lily Drive Ithaca, NY died on Tuesday May 20, 2008. John
was born April 24, 1956 in Elmira, NY the son of Marion J.C. and Mary Jane
Barton Tadder. He was pre-deceased by his father Marion J.C. Tadder who
died on October 16, 1986 and by his sister Elvira Decker who died on January
3, 1993. John was an employee of Sodexo Food Service at Ithaca College
in Ithaca, NY. John is survived by his children Michael Tadder, Jennifer
Tadder, Christopher Tadder, Jonathan Tadder, Amanda Tadder, and Jasmine
Tadder; 7 grandchildren; mother: Mary Jane Barton Tadder of Erin, NY; brothers:
Joseph Tadder of Wilmington, NC and Paul Tadder of Burdett, NY; sister:
Betty (Craig) Woodruff of Elmira, NY; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited
to call the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY Friday
May 23, 2008 from 6-8 PM. John's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral
Home on Saturday May 24, 2008 at 10 AM. Interment in Scotchtown Cemetery
in Erin, NY will follow John's Services. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 5/23/2008.
TAYLOR JOANNA RUTH HOWARD
Joanna Ruth Age 91 of 54 Level Acres Drive in Horseheads, NY died on
Thursday September 7, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. She
was born on July 7, 1915 in Bassett, NE the daughter of the late Lawrence
Lincoln and Lillie Ruth Kennedy Taylor. Mrs. Howard was a Nurse's Aide
at the Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. She loved and trained dogs
for several years. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed going to Elmira
Pioneers games. She was pre-deceased by her sisters and brothers: Ellen
Taylor, Gladys Taylor, Theola Wood, Elmer Taylor, Gerald Taylor, son-in-law:
Harry E. Harvey Jr. on February 2, 2000. Mrs. Howard is survived by her
daughter Kathleen M. Harvey of Erin, NY; grandchildren: Harry E. Harvey
III and Nancy Rhode of Horseheads, NY; Gregory Harvey of Horseheads, NY;
Brenda and Al Falkowski of Horseheads, NY; Tim and Donna Harvey of Millport,
NY; great grandchildren: Tim and Jessica Harvey, Anthony and Stacy Falkowski,
Kim and Kyle Harvey; sister-in-law: Virginia (Mrs. Gerald) Taylor; several
nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends including a special
niece: Eunice Beach and her dog: Lady and cat: Sam. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Sunday September 10, 2006 from 7-8 PM. Mrs. Howard's Funeral Services
will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 PM. Interment in Scotchtown
Cemetery in Erin, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those
wishing may remember Mrs. Howard through memorials to the Town of Horseheads
Animal Shelter C/O Agape Veterinary Clinic 89 Colonial Drive Horseheads,
NY 14845.
FRED THOMAS, 63, died Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 8, 1933) at the family home on the Jackson Creek Road near Breesport after an extended illness. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Lenora of Elmira; two sons, Judson and Albert, Erin; three grandchildren, Clarabel, Fredbert and George Thomas of Erin. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial in the Scotchtown Cemetery, Town of Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/10/1933
DAVIS FRANK THOMPSON age 99 of 545 Veteran Hill Rd., Horseheads, NY, Sunday, April 14, 1985 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, NY Wednesday 12 noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours, the Rev. Frank Snyder officiating. Interment Scotchtown Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/17/1985
TOLBERT
Alton Dale (Tink) Age 63, of Elmira, NY. He was born April 22, 1942
in Elmira, the son of Jesse and Josephine (Ketchum) Tolbert and died
Thursday, April 28, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased
by his father; dear friend and companion, Linda Davis Rice in April 1999;
and granddaughter, Janet. He is survived by his mother; children, Charles
(Sue) Tolbert, Ellen (John) Hey, Peggy (Pete) Munson, Patty (Todd) Murdough,
Larry Tolbert; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Giles (Sharon) Tolbert, Vernon,
Dutch (Rose), Frank (Shirley), Melvin (Diane) Tolbert; along with many
nieces and nephews. Al was a retired Corrections Officer from the Elmira
Correctional Facility. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a member
of the American Legion, Clarence R. Oliver Post 154, Elmira Heights, and
the VFW Post 901, Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday,
April 29th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held
there on Saturday, April 30th, at 11 a.m. Deacon George Welch will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Scotchtown
Cemetery.
VanHOUTEN - Mrs. Rosamond Halpin age 78, of the Chemung County Nursing Facility , formerly of 1219 Woodbine Ave., Elmira, Sunday, December 18, 1988. Survived by daughter, Esther Mott of Elmira Heights; sons and daughters-in-law; Harold and Carole Halpin of Rochester, NY and Lyle and Janet Halpin of Caldwell, TX; 5 grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; sister, Gertrude Chapman of Elmira, brother, Willis Van Houten of Elmira, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harold in 1980. Mrs. Halpin was retired from Remington Rand after 25 years of service. Relatives and friends may call at the Don Kalec Funeral Home Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal there Tuesday 11 a.m., with the Rev. Horace Stoddard. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 2b, Mon. 19 Dec 1988)
JAMES NEWMAN WATERS SR., 68, of Sheshequin Twp., was called home to dwell with his Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004. He was born on Dec. 3, 1935 in Elmira, N.Y., a son of the late Joseph Patrick and Madeline R. (Newman) Waters. Jim, as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends, attended school in Elmira and was a retired employee of Leprino's Foods of Horseheads. On Nov. 30, 1985, he married his best friend, Sharon L. Shoemaker. Jim was a devoted Christian and member of the Abide in the Vine Fellowship Church, Owego, where he served as Elder. Jim lived each day to the fullest and each day would start with scripture. For many years, Jim and Sharon owned and operated the Montour Motel in Montour Falls. He enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, camping and being surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Sharon L. Waters, his children: James and his wife Theresa Waters, Jr., Elmira Heights, N.Y.; Pastor Mark and his wife Joy Waters of Sayre; Shawn Waters of Horseheads, N.Y.; his step children: Sheri and her husband Mark Braniff of Sandyhook, VA; Dena and her husband Sam Carrigan of Montour Falls, N.Y.; Sgt. Brent and his wife Jeannette Biddle of Elmendorf Air force Base, Alaska; his brothers and sisters in law: Thomas and Helen Waters of Horseheads, N.Y.; Robert and Joan Waters of Sebastian, Fla.; Martin and Flo Waters of Horseheads, N.Y.; brother in law: Clair "Pic" Pickering. His special grandchildren: Jim Waters III and his wife Pam; Elizabeth Waters, Steven Waters, Bethany Waters, Christopher Waters, Benjamin Waters, Timothy Waters, Shane Braniff, Lucas Braniff, Riley Braniff; Kyle Carrigan, Dale Carrigan, Kira Biddle, Jordan Biddle, Zachary Biddle and Mariah Biddle. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and his faithful canine companion "Sonny" also survive. Jim was predeceased by his brother Joseph Waters and sister Joan Pickering. A time of remembering the special gift Jim was to all of us will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at noon at the Abide in the Vine Fellowship Church, 1277 Taylor Rd., Owego, N.Y. (www.abide.org) with Pastor Fred P. Hoover, officiating. Spring interment will be in the Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, N.Y. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 20, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Abide in the Vine Child Care Center, c/o Ms. Diane Robinson, 1277 Taylor Rd., Owego, N.Y. 13827 in loving memory of James Newman Waters, Sr. ©Daily and Sunday Review 2004 submitted by Carol Brotzman
WILLIAM F. WEED age 66 formerly of Awad Trailer Park, Erin, NY, Tuesday, January 13, 1987 at the Bath Veterans Administration Center. Friends are invited to call at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. & Gr. Central Ave., Horseheads, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service there Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin, NY. Survived by mother, Mrs. Lena Weed of Ithaca, NY; sons, Thomas Weed of Sullivanville, NY, William Weed of Erin, NY; daughter, Carolyn Bellinger of Horseheads, NY; step-son, Ronald Dawes of New Berlin, NY; step-daughter, Christie Harbol of Homer, NY; sister, Mrs. Geneva Huffman of Elmira Heights, NY; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Weed was a retired welder at Shepard Niles Crane & Hoist Corp., Montour Falls, NY and a Veteran of World War II. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/15/1987
WELLER Lawrence R. Jr. "Red"
Age 82, of Hulett St. in Horseheads, died on Mon., Sept. 17, 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Helen (Hollenbeck) Weller; their children,
Delores (David) Welty, Gale (Connie) Weller, Sher Main, Arnold (Mary) Weller,
Darwin (Pam) Weller, Darrell Weller, Anthony Weller, Gabriel Weller, Wayne
Weller, Helen (Leroy) Staton, and Delia Weller; many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Rittenhouse. Red was retired from
the American Bride Works, where he was a plate shear operator. He was an
avid fisherman and hunter and supporter of wildlife preservation. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, on Friday from 1-3:00 and 5-7:00 p.m. His service will
take place at the funeral home on Sat. at 10:00 a.m. with interment to
follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. Expressions of sympathy may
be directed to the Federation of Fly Fishers, 115 Lemae Dr., Horseheads,
NY 14845, or the Chemung Co. Federation of Sportsman, 851 Chemung St.,
Horseheads, NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/19/2007.
WELLER Lawrence R. Jr. "Red"
Age 82, of Hulett St. in Horseheads, died on Mon., Sept. 17, 2007.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
So. Main St., Horseheads, on Friday from 1-3:00 and 5-7:00 p.m. His service
will take place at the funeral home on Sat. at 10:00 a.m. with interment
to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. Expressions of sympathy may
be directed to the Federation of Fly Fishers, 115 Lemae Dr., Horseheads,
NY 14845, or the Chemung Co. Federation of Sportsman, 851 Chemung St.,
Horseheads, NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/20/2007
- 9/21/2007.
WHEATON –MRS. FRANCES J. (WHEATON) LYON age 59 of the Wheaton Hill Rd., RD 1, Erin, NY, Saturday, October 7, 1989 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, Monday 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral and committal service will be held there Tuesday 11 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Smith will officiate. Interment, Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/8/1989
WILMOT
Martha C. (Hanville) Age 98, of Sun City, AZ, and formerly of Millport,
and West Hill Rd., Elmira, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Martha was born
April 9th, 1908 in North Chemung, NY, the daughter to the late Mark and
Coral (Rugur) Hanville. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Wilmot
in 1982; a son, Thomas "Tip" Wilmot in 1980; sister, Grace Griewisch in
1998; grandson, Donald Bowers also in 1998. Her surviving family includes
her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Richard Jones of Sun City, AZ, with
whom she had resided for nearly 22 years, Mark (Barbara) Wilmot of Millport,
NY; grandchildren, Mark (Denise) Wilmot of Horseheads, NY, David (Nancy
Webb) Bowers of Corning, NY, Lisa Bowers of Elmira, NY, Tom (Tina) Bowers
of Dundee, NY, Andy Wilmot of Forestville, NY, Shawn (Mindy) Wilmot of
Dunkirk, NY, Jan Clark of Forestville, NY, Nan (Marty) Pollard of Newfield,
NY; 17 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Martha had many diversified interests: traveling,
dancing, antiquing, playing cards, music, cooking, her church, and also
as an avid bird watcher, her friends and most importantly her family. Locally
she was a member of Westside United Methodist Church and in Arizona was
an associate member of First Christian Church. Family and friends will
be invited at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads for her services to
be scheduled and announced toward April 2007. Interment services will also
follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin.
WOOD - Arba J. Wood died Thursday at 5:45 p.m. at the home of Andrew Wood in the town of Veteran, aged sixty-six years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs Lydia Hummer of Grand Rapids, Mich. three halfbrothers, Andrew Wood, of Chemung; Floyd Wood of Erin Wella Wood of North Chemung; Three hat sisters, Mrs Charles Moore, of Elmira Heights, Mrs P. Halpin and Miss Edith Wood of Erin. The remains were removed to the VanBuskirk & Owen undertaking rooms at Horseheads where the funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. the Rev. A.P. Coman of Elmira Heights to officiate. Burial in the Scotchtown cemetery. (James Wilson Scrapbook)
WOOD Lawrence F. Jr. "Larry" "Woody"
Age 49, of Sand Bank Rd., Erin, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sat.,
June 6, 2009. Larry was born April 30, 1960, the son of Lawrence and Jean
(Simmons) Wood Sr. In addition to his parents, Jean and Larry Wood Sr.;
Larry is also survived by his brother, John (Kellie) Wood of Erin, NY;
nephew, Shawn Wood; aunts, Eunice Beach of Erin, NY, Rose Oldroyd of North
Fort Myers, FL, Nancy Wells of Tacoma, WA, Alice Smith of Stanley, NC;
many cousins, co-workers, and several close and caring friends including,
Larry and Sherry Park with their daughter, Riley Jane Park of Breesport,
NY, Jim Jewett of Erin, NY. He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents,
Henry and Ada Simmons; paternal grandparents, Percy and Theola Wood. Woody
was a graduate of Horseheads High School, Class of 1978. Larry was employed
at the GST Tire, the former Twin Tier Tire as their alignment specialist.
He was an avid Cincinnati Reds, Miami Dolphins, and NY Rangers Fan. He
also enjoyed Elmira College hockey; was a member of their College Booster
Club, enjoyed racing at Watkins Glen, hunting, fishing and the company
of his family and many friends. Family and friends are invited to call
at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Thursday,
June 11, 2009, from 2-4:00 p.m. and again from 6-8:00 p.m. His service
will be celebrated at the funeral home on Friday at 10:00 a.m. with interment
to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin, NY. Those wishing may also remember
Woody with memorials to the American Society, Relay for Life, c/o Aaron
Kelly, 225 Church St., Breesport, NY 14816. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/9/2009
? SMITH, Beverly E.
Age 71, of Philo Rd. West in Horseheads, died after a brief illness
on Fri., March 28, 2008. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday, April 4, 2008,
from 6-8:00 p.m. Family and friends are further invited to call at His
Tabernacle Family Church, 16 Level Acres Dr., Horseheads on Sat., April
5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. where her service in celebration of
her life will take place there in church at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr.
Michael Spencer officiating. A time of food and fellowship will immediately
follow at the Horseheads Moose Lodge, 1133 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY.
Interment will take place at a later date in Scotchtown Cemetery. Those
wishing may also remember Bev with memorials to His Tabernacle Family Church
16, Level Acres Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845 or at www.histabernacle.com.
NOTICE: Officers and member of the Ritual Staff of the Horseheads
Moose will gather at the funeral home on Friday at 7:45 p.m. to conduct
a Memorial Service for their departed member. Published in
the Star-Gazette from 4/3/2008 - 4/5/2008.
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