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This page includes obituaries of people with connection to our three counties but not buried in them or cemetery not identified. If local cemetery is known, see the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site. |
BAILEY Alfred J. "Al"
Age 67, of Elmira, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, December
27, 2008, at Elderwood Health Care at Tioga. Al was born October 2, 1941,
a son of the late James H. and Avis Kentch Bailey. He served his country
honorably with the US Air Force and worked as a corrections officer at
Southport. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Elmira Elks, and
the Elmira Heights American Legion. Al enjoyed his friends, traveling and
his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol J. Rock
of Elmira; his children, Robin (Kris) Bailey of Surprise, AZ, Terri Zummak
of Elmira, and Jay L. (Tina M. Simmons) Bailey of Gowanda, NY; eleven grandchildren;
sisters, Virginia (Bob) Lewis, Carlene (Cliff) Freeman; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's
Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St., Horseheads, NY on Saturday, January
3, 2009, from 1-2 p.m. Al's Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. with
Pastor Abigail Hoffman. Full Military Honors will accord Al at the convenience
of the service. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the
family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/1/2009
BARTON Daniel J.
Age 65, died on December 29, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. Dan
was born on May 15, 1943 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Daniel N.
Barton and Elsie Huhta Barton of Van Etten, NY. He is survived by his wife
of 46 years, Sandra Severance Barton; children, Timothy (Shonna) Barton,
San Antonio, Tracey Bender, Levittown, PA; seven grandchildren, Patrick,
Jordan, Caleb, Joshua, Sean, Carol, and Tyler; brother, Robert (Chris)
Barton, Van Etten; sister, Lois (David) Pelto, Statesville, NC; mother-in-law,
Margaret Severance, San Antonio; a brother-in-law, George (Mary) Severance,
New Braunfels, Texas; and many extended family members. Dan was a trucker
much of his life until he fell ill from lung disease in 1994. He graduated
from Van Etten Central School in 1961. He leaves us now with many memories
of better times. A memorial service will be held for Dan in Van Etten at
the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being seen to by Sunset
Memorial Park and Funeral Home in San Antonio. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/31/2008
BEDIENT Richard C. "Dick"
Age 59, of 95 Ward Ave., Osceola, PA, died December 27, 2008
at his home. He was born August 20, 1949 in Corning, NY, the son of Arthur
and Helen McIntosh Bedient. He worked at Corning Inc. and was a member
of the Elkland Moose. He is survived by wife, Augusta "Sukie"; daughters,
Marta (David) Steffenhagen, Summerville, SC, Melena Harmon, Summerville,
SC; grandchildren, Jason (Catrina) Steffenhagen, Justin Steffenhagen, Kaleb
Steffenhagen, Megan McIntyre, Autumn McIntyre; great-grandson, Adin; sister,
Sheila (Alan) Croy, Monticello, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins;
special aunt and uncle, Ruth and Bill McIntosh, Woodhull, NY. Friends are
invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA,
Wednesday, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held following
calling hours at 2:00 p.m., Robert Treat officiating. Memorial donations
may be made to the Elkland Moose. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/29/2008
BIRCH Gordon A.
Age 77, of Melbourne, FL, died December 29, 2008. He was born November
4, 1931, in South Hampton, England to Hilda Sherwood and George Birch.
He was a member of the Elks and had retired from Chemung Canal Trust Company,
both in Elmira, NY. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the British
Army, and was a POW for 2 ½ years. Following his release, he came
to the USA. He was a member of the Ascension Catholic Church. Surviving
are his wife of 36 years, Theresa Birch; daughters, Graceann Clendenen,
Donna Hafler, and Terri Janicki; sister, Yvonne Uhler; and six grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, Melbourne, FL.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/1/2009
BRIMMER Charles E. Sr.
Age 79, of Pine City, NY, died on Monday, December 29, 2008,
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on November 25, 1929 in
Elmira, NY. Charles was predeceased by his son, John Brimmer; grandson,
Jeremy Purvis; granddaughter, Heather Szymanski and her son, Benjamin,
his great-grandson. Survivors include his wife, Gladys (Bailey) Brimmer
of Pine City; children, Mary McDonald of Bruce, FL, Charles (Hoot) Brimmer
Jr. of Pine City, NY, Connie (Gary) Rabey of Wellsburg, Michael Brimmer
of Millerton, PA, William Brimmer of Elmira, Edward Brimmer of Millerton,
PA, and Tammy (Terrence) Miller of Elmira; many grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Family and
friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Charles on Sunday,
January 4th at 2 p.m. at Chapel Park, Personius Road, Pine City, NY. Arrangements
have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/2/2009
BROWNELL David J.
Of Corning, NY, 57 years of 195 Steuben Street, died Monday, December
29, 2008, at Corning Hospital. He was born February 3, 1951 in Corning,
NY, the son of the late Donald and Mary Curreri Brownell. A lifetime resident
of Corning and a graduate of Corning/Painted Post School District, East
High School (Class of 1968). David was a baker and a longtime employee
of the Foodmart in Corning. He enjoyed woodworking and playing the guitar.
Surviving: his sister, Diana Cleary of Elmira, NY; aunt, Concetta Curreri
of Horseheads, NY; and two nieces, Melissa Palinkas Wichtowski and Colleen
Cleary Campbell. He was predeceased by an uncle, Joseph Curreri. Friends
may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY, Friday,
January 2, 2008, from 1-3 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m.
Deacon Ray Defendorf officiating. Interment and Committal Prayers will
be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY at a later date. The family
would appreciate memorial donations be given in David's name to the charity
of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/31/2008
CARD - FRIENDS, Mary R.
Formerly of Millerton, PA - Age 87, died peacefully Thursday,
December 18th, 2008, at the Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY, into the Lord's
home, to the waiting arms of her late husband, Wilber, for the holidays;
because in that belief, we know that the end of this life brings a new
life free from pain, suffering and worry. She was born January 20, 1921
to the late Noel and Cecelia (Peterson) Card of Millerton, PA. She was
valedictorian of her 1938 graduating class from Millerton High School,
and then graduated from Elmira Business Institute in 1941. She was the
widow of Wilbur L. Friends who died July 13, 2006, a few weeks after
their 64th wedding anniversary. Mary was a loving daughter, sister, wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She excelled at gardening,
cooking, baking, sewing, crafts and caring for her family. She was a former
member of West Jackson Baptist Church and more recently attended the Millerton
United Methodist Church. Mary was also preceded in death by a sister, Cecelia
(William) Wakeman; and her brother, Rexford (Fannie) Card. Surviving are
her siblings, Hilda Allen and Josephine (Marion) Smith, Nils (Pat) Card,
and her loving children, LaVerne (Carolyn) of Orlando, FL; Edward (Mary
Ann) of Horseheads, NY; Lynn (Colleen) of Millerton, PA; Nancy (Ron) Young;
cherished grandchildren, Teresa, David (Carol), Ron (Lisa), Kirk (Christy),
Brian (Stephanie), Steve, Maggie, Christopher, Andrew and Aaron; great-grandchildren,
Kevin (Katie), Shannon (Alex), Jennifer, Steven, Amanda, Shayna, Abigail,
Gavin, Samantha, and Zachary; great-great-granddaughter, Giana; along with
several nieces and nephews. A gathering and celebration of Mary's life
will take place at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009, from 1:00 to 4:00
p.m. with a service of celebration at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Jennifer Wolf will
celebrate Mary's services. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's
Disease Research 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or by
visiting www.ahaf.org. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for her family
in obituaries at www.olthof.com. A Life Tribute video celebrating Mary's
life can be viewed at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/ 44975. Leave a Loving
Legacy, Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Thank You: The Friends family
wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff
at Bethany Village who treated Mary and Wilbur with such compassion and
loving care while they resided there. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/2/2009
CUMMINGS-RUSSEL - Landen Joseph Cummings-Russell, infant son of Teresa M. Cummings and Tyler J. Russell of Elkland, lost his courageous battle with premature birth complications on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2008. He was born Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. He is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Daniel Russell of Elkland, Deborah Russell of Elkland; paternal great grandparents, Beverly Witter of Addison, N.Y., Hartford and Doris Ann Russell of Corning, N.Y.; maternal grandparents, Colonel Eldon L. and Maria del Carmen Cummings of Middlebury Center; maternal great grandmother, Teresa Guzman de Hernandez of El Salvador. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. -Wellsboro Gazette, December 23, 2008
FOLTS - OAKLEY, Mary Ann
Age 75, of Millport, NY. She was born October 24, 1933 in Ischua, NY,
daughter of the late George W. and Mildred (Everetts) Folts and died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased
by her husband of 57 years, Orrin P. Oakley, Jr. in 2007; son, Thomas Oakley
in 1969; brother, Maurice E. Folts; and sister, Harriet Jane Henon. She
is survived by her children and their spouses, Terry and Rhonda Oakley
of Millport, Tracy Oakley of Campbell, CA, Tamra and John Jankowski of
Watkins Glen; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn
(Folts) Murillo of Hinsdale, NY; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary Ann was a former employee of Montgomery Wards in Olean, NY. Family
and friends are invited to her memorial service on Saturday, January 17th,
at 11 a.m. at the Hinsdale United Methodist Church, Hinsdale, NY. Interment
will take place in Maplehurst Cemetery, Hinsdale at the convenience of
the family. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/6/2009
FORSYTHE - HOOD, Betty
Betty Hood, formerly of Elmira, NY and now known as Elizabeth Forsythe
Lewis, 87, of Charlottesville, died at her home on Friday, December
19, 2008. She was born July 6, 1921 in Elmira, New York, the daughter of
the late Basil and Eloise Garrison Forsythe. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Oliver C. Lewis. Survivors include her sons, Victor A.
"Al" Hood and his wife Patricia, of Charlottesville, Gary A. Hood, of Minneapolis,
MN; two stepsons, Steve Lewis and Bill Lewis and his wife Sandy, all of
MA; a granddaughter, Lisa Cannell and her husband Paul, of Charlottesville;
a grandson, Michael Hood, of Winston-Salem, NC; three step-granddaughters,
Mackenzie, Stephanie and Shannon Lewis; and two great-granddaughters, Kathleen
and Colette Cannell, of Charlottesville. Services will be private.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/24/2008
HALL David D.
Age 54, of Elmira, NY, died on Saturday, December 27, 2008,
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. David was born on May 23,
1954 in New York, NY, son of the late Gilbert and Thelma (Davidson) Hall.
David will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was well known
in the local music community as a great drummer. He will also be remembered
as a great athlete. David is survived by his longtime companion, Kelly
Covell of Elmira; sons, Darryl, Tiko, David and Devin, all of Elmira; sister,
Diane (Debbie) Williams of Elmira; brother, Darryl Hall of Corning, NY;
cousins, Peggy Bright Berhannan, David Bright and Teddy Bright; grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to
call on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there at 4 p.m. Interment
will be private to the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/30/2008
HUHTA - HARTMAN, Regina C.
Age 41 of 761 John St., Elmira, NY. She was born January 7, 1967 in
Elmira and died Friday, December 26, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was predeceased by her mother, Bonnie (Groom) Huhta on June 7, 2007
and her father, Bernard L. Huhta, Sr. on December 7, 2008. Regina is survived
by her children, Tabatha Batrony, Jamie Hartman and James Hartman, Jr.,
all of Elmira; four grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Rusty) Huhta of Elmira
and Bernard Huhta, Jr. of FL; several aunts, uncles and cousins in the
Groom family along with many friends. Regina was a member and chaplain
of the American Legion Post 443 Auxiliary. A memorial service will be held
at a later date to be announced. Those wishing to remember Regina may do
so through donations c/o Rosalie Krauss-Shepherd, American Legion #443,
316 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14901. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting
the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2008
HUNTER - STOUT, Alverta L.
Age 87, of Elmira, NY. She was born October 12, 1921 in Wellsboro,
PA, daughter of the late Albert and Matilda (Gearhart) Hunter, and died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at Elcor Health Services. She was predeceased
by her husband, Fay W. Stout, in 1970; stepdaughters, Mary Ellen Goodsell
and Claire Stout; and her infant great-grandson, Gregory Michael Knaus.
Alverta is survived by her daughter, Linda Koeppel of Wellsboro, PA; son,
Zachary Stout of Hammondsport, NY; stepdaughter, Faye (Jim) Dougherty of
Jacksonville, NC; grandson, Michael (Lisa) Knaus; great-granddaughters,
Amanda and Kimberly Knaus, all of Morris, PA; stepgrandson, Jimmy (Jamie)
and Guy (Tracy) Dougherty; step-great-granddaughter, Alexandra Dougherty,
all of Jacksonville, NC; sisters and brothers, Florene Benedict of Wellsboro,
PA, Ann Krause of Inverness, FL, Arnold (Barbara) Hunter of Santa Rosa,
CA and Milford (Mary Lou) Hunter of Inverness, FL; along with several nieces
and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Private services will
be held at the convenience of the family. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is
assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/21/2008
INGERSOLL - BROUSE, Bernita J. (Ingersoll) Ball
Age 75, died in Horseheads, NY on December 29, 2008. She had
been employed by Westinghouse in Bath, NY, A & P Food Plant in Horseheads,
NY and for Toshiba in Horseheads, NY. The family will welcome relatives
and friends for calling hours on Saturday, January 3, 2009, from 12 p.m.
to 2 p.m. at Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison, NY. Mrs.
Brouse's funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sandra Olmstead.
Interment will be held in Addison Rural Cemetery immediately following.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/1/2009
JAYNE Kenneth, Jr.
Age 48, of VanEtten, NY, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at home. He
was born on January 24, 1960 in Waverly, NY, the son of Kenneth A. and
Beverly Jean (Preset) Jayne. He is survived by his fiancee, Ruth Ann Bailey,
and her children; two sisters, Tacy (David) Larison, Sidney, OH and Shirley
(Ronald) Dawes, Lowman; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased
by his parents; and a sister, Sandra Murms. Friends may call on Tuesday,
December 30, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer,
NY.
JOHNSTON Merle L. Jr.
Age 60, of Sabinsville, PA, died Monday, January 5, 2009, at his home.
Born November 10, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA, he was a son of Merle L. Sr. "Mike"
and Betty E. (Colbath) Johnston of Sabinsville. On November 19, 1966 he
married the former Eleanor Haskins. Merle was a truck driver for many years
and enjoyed playing softball. Surviving besides his parents are a son,
Steve Johnston, Whitesville, NY; a daughter, Laura L. Johnston, Whitesville;
three grandchildren, Danny, Trevor and Rebecca; two brothers, Harold "Sonny"
(Jean) Johnston, Coudersport, PA, and Charles (Clara) Johnston, Wellsville,
NY; three sisters, Janet (Basil) Tubbs, Ulysses, PA, Peggy (Tom) Bell,
Sabinsville, and Barb (Stephen) Davis, Sabinsville; and several nieces
and nephews. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Sabinsville Ambulance
Association Building, Locust Street, Sabinsville, on Saturday, January
10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Clymer Hose Company. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA.
KELLEY Earl J.
Age 85 of Chemung, NY, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at the
Chemung County Nursing Facility. Earl was born on August 10, 1923 to the
late Robert and Anna (Slater) Kelley. Earl retired from the A&P Plant
after many years of service. He was fond of the outdoors, especially fishing,
and was a member of the Gillett Senior Citizens. Survivors include his
loving wife of 57 years, Anna; daughters, Teresa (Howard) Moore of Goshen,
AL, and Laura (James) Cole of Waverly, NY; son, Vincent (Ruth) Kelley of
Waverly, NY; son-in-law, Jimmy Coe of Cedar Park, TX; grandchildren, Angela
and Alan Cole of Waverly, NY, Emily Coe of Lubbock, TX, and Sean Kelley
of York, PA. Earl was predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Coe in 1998.
In accordance with Earl's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services
held. Earl's remains will be in a place of his choosing. Memorial contributions
can be made to the Chemung Volunteer Fire Dept., in appreciation of their
response to Earl's needs over the last several years. Sincere thanks to
Rev. William Wells for his prayers and visits as well as the outstanding
staff of the 6th floor of the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Arrangements
are under the direction of the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 12/24/2008
KELSEY George L. Jr.
Navy/Army Veteran - Age 81, died on Sunday, January 4,
2009, peacefully at Seneca View in Montour Falls, NY. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 1/6/2009
KENNY Clarence "Shawn"
Age 18, leaves behind his mother, Pamela Penfield; brother, Andrew
Penfield; sisters, Mikayla, Carroll, Jessica Allen, Jillian and Nicole;
along with many grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. "Shawn" loved
country music, football and making friends. For the past three years, "Shawn"
lived at the ARC Residential Home in Elmira Heights, visiting home frequently,
and had many friends on Pal Talk, My Space as well as a number of Indy
Country Artists. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, December
29, 2008, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will follow
the visitation at 4 p.m. Fellowship will follow at the 8th Street ARC Residential
Home, 260 8th Street, Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Published in the
Star-Gazette from 12/24/2008 - 12/26/2008
KENT - CATLIN Heidi M.
36, of Clay Street, Frazeysburg, died 8:35 a.m., December 16,
2008, at Genesis Hospice, Morrison. Heidi was born January 14, 1972 in
Elmira, NY, daughter of Ken Kent of New York and the late Dianna (Allen)
Kent. She worked for D & K Manufacturing. She is survived by her husband,
Kevin Catlin whom she married February 18, 1989; daughter, Samantha Catlin;
and son, Noah Catlin; a sister, Andrea Terwilliger; mother-in-law, Carol
(Jerry) Vargeson; father-in-Law, Larry (Suzie) Catlin; brother-in-law,
Bryan (Tara) Catlin; grandmother, Dollie Bernas; uncles, aunts and several
nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death
by her great-grandfather, John Bernas. A visitation will be from 10 to
11 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008, at the Thompson-Farus Funeral Home,
where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Sturman Moore.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions for Noah's college
fund, c/o Wood Forest Bank, 2850 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/18/2008
KICHMAN Helen Irene
Age 92 formerly of Morrowfield Avenue in Elmira, NY died on
Wednesday November 5, 2008. Helen was born August 14, 1916 in Elmira, NY
the daughter of the late Paul G. and Irene L. Black Kichman. Helen was
a former employee of The Elmira Knitting Mills and a bookkeeper for Fawn
Beverage in Elmira Heights, NY. Helen was an avid reader and worked at
the YWCA and the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira, NY for many years.
Helen is survived by her niece Gail McDaniel of Homestead, Florida and
her nephew W. Paul Coon of Winter Haven, Florida. She is also survived
by several grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and many neighbors and
friends. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad
Street Horseheads, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/29/2008
LUCARELLI Peter T.
Age 92, of Wilmington, formerly of Elmira, NY, died on Thursday, January
1, 2009, in the Wilmington Hospital. Mr. Lucarelli was a toolmaster for
the Hilliard Corporation in Elmira, NY for 33 years, retiring in 1975 as
a foreman. During his time at Hilliard's, he owned and operated an electronics
repair business and an import/export business. He also ran a local weekly
newspaper. He was preceded in death in 2000 by his wife, Helen A. He is
survived by his two sons, Peter John Lucarelli and his wife Marjorie of
Leesburg, FL and Wayne F. Lucarelli and his wife Martina of Wilmington;
four grandchildren, Caryl Lucarelli and her husband Randy Deniero of Tampa,
FL, Patrick Lucarelli and his wife Christine of Elmira, NY, Julie Feldman
and her husband Glenn of Media, PA and Anthony Lucarelli of Milford, DE;
and three great-grandchildren, Marley Deniero, Ari Feldman and Gehrig Lucarelli.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009, at
the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, where friends
may call from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date in
Elmira, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, 1414 N. King St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/3/2009 - 1/4/2009
LYONS - FRAWLEY, Helen Annastacia Lyons
Of Addison, NY - Helen Annastacia Lyons Frawley, 83 years old, of County
Route 2, Addison, NY, died on Christmas Day, 2008, at Northside
Hospital in Forsyth, GA, from complications due to pneumonia. She was born
October 21, 1925, the youngest of five children to Mary Margaret "Minnie"
and Thomas Lyons, Addison, NY. Her siblings are Mary Kane, Addison, NY,
Thomas Lyons (deceased), Addison, NY, Katherine Griffin, Painted Post,
NY, and Anne Lyons (deceased at infancy). She graduated from Addison Central
School in 1943. She went to work at Nordon Bombsite in Elmira, NY directly
after graduation in support of our nation. She married Francis Raymond
(Pat) Frawley on June 24, 1950, who predeceased her in 1984. She was an
active parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Addison
her entire life. She worked as the Medical Staff Secretary at Corning Hospital
for 21 years, retiring in 1984. Her four daughters survive her. Mikelene
F. (Mike) Whitmore, San Diego, CA, Deborah J (G. Eric) Whaley, Cumming,
GA, Patricia M. Frawley, New York, NY, and Kathleen F. (Chris) Miller,
Webster, NH. Helen has four grandchildren who also survive her. They are
Matthew Patrick (Leia) Whitmore and Meghan Kathleen Whitmore, San Diego,
CA, Patrick Gerald Whaley and Erica Annastacia Whaley, Cumming, GA. She
also dearly loved and enjoyed the multitude of nieces and nephews she was
blessed with as "Auntie Helen". Calling hours are Sunday, December 28,
2008 at Flint's Funeral Home, 10 Wall St., Addison, NY from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Frawley's Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine
of Siena Catholic Church in Addison, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be sent to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church at 51 Maple St.,
Addison, NY 14801, in Helen Frawley's name. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/27/2008
MASON - Robert James Mason, 82, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, died on Monday, July 23, 2007, at his home from pulmonary fibrosis. He is the husband of Doris [Fulboam] Mason, to whom he married on January 17, 1948, and loved dearly for more than 60 years. Robert, who was better known as Bob, was born in Mount Horeb, NJ, and was the son of the late William and Mabel [Nelson] Mason. Bob retired 20 years ago from Loft’s Pedigreed Seed Company where he worked for 38 years as a mechanic. He was a member of the Martinsville Fire Company and the Mount Horeb Methodist Church where he will be buried. He took great pride in his home and beautiful gardens, his tractors, anything John Deere, and his collection of farm implement seats. He especially loved gabbing with his good friends. Bob wanted to be remembered as loving his wife, his two daughters and their husbands, his grandson and his wife, and his two great granddaughters. Bob is survived by his wife, Doris; his daughters, Carol Schoenig and her husband Joe of Vermont, Doreen Hale and her husband Billy of North Carolina; his grandson, Chris Schoenig, his wife Jen, and their two daughters, Cheyenne and Lily of Vermont; and his beloved cocker spaniel, Cori. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Mason of New Jersey; his sister, Elsa Calaway of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Albert Mason, and sisters, Alice Cramer, Florence Durwitz, Helen Parr, Dottie Dilts, and Esther Kingman. Services are private and are at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place with the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A time for family and friends to gather and celebrate Bob’s life was held at Bob and Doris’ home in Columbia Cross Roads on Thursday, July 26, 2007, from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848. - Troy Gazette-Register, August 2, 2007
McCAFFREY John G.
Age 81, of Covington, PA, died at his residence on Sunday, January
4, 2009. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, PA, is assisting the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/7/2009
John G. McCaffrey, age 81, of Covington, PA, died at his residence on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Born on March 26, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, and raised in Manhasset, NY, he was the son of the late George and Vitus (Galvin) McCaffrey. Mr. McCaffrey was a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point in 1948 and traveled all over the world in that service. Later he served with honor as a Lieutenant, J.G., in the U.S Navy, stationed in the Pacific. Following his discharge from service, he was an engineer with Combustion Engineering in New York. He designed and built a replica of a 17th century New England farmhouse, which was featured in various publications. He was an FAA certified private pilot and a member of the Raritan Yacht Club for many years. He piloted his own hot air balloon. His father was the chief accountant for the 1939 World's Fair in New York. His great grandfather was known as the "Hay King" and was the President of the Mercantile Feed and Grain Exchange in Pittsburgh in the late 1800s. Throughout his life, Mr. McCaffrey had a great affection for animals and nature and devoted time to the care and enjoyment of both. He extended that care to humans when he served as a member of the Martinsville Rescue Squad. He was an avid reader across a wide range of topics, and was interested in sharing the knowledge he gained. Mr. McCaffrey is survived by his four children, Michael J. McCaffrey of Union Twp., NJ, Thomas McCaffrey of Lebanon, NJ, Marianne Gehman of Nazareth, PA, and Lisa Carden of Whitehouse, NJ. Also surviving are his former wife, Janet Freeh McCaffrey of Lebanon, NJ, niece, Linda Lawrence of Manhasset, NY, and 10 grand children. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, is assisting the family.
MEADE Matthew Thomas Sr.
Beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, friend, and neighbor
died Saturday, December 20, 2008. He was born on December 15, 1957,
in Elmira, NY to the late Mortimer and Mary Waneta (Shiefen) Meade. Matt
was a passionate man who loved many things. He was an admirer of beauty,
and he found that beauty in the vibrant colors and deft strokes of paintings,
the grace and technique of talented athletes, or the soul of great musicians.
He also cherished the beauty in the people around him and with his precise
language, inquisitive nature, his warm spirit and his creative soup, he
made many strong connections throughout his life. In addition to his parents,
Matt is predeceased by his brother, Michael Meade. Matt is survived by
his wife, Sheila (Collins) Meade; sons, Matthew Jr. of Chicago, IL, and
Patrick of Schenectady; siblings, Martin (Brenda) of Virginia, Donna (James)
of Newburgh, NY, Daniel (Karen) of Horseheads, NY. Calling hours will be
Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605
Helderberg Ave. Funeral services will begin Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from the
funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception
Church in Schenectady, NY. DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg
Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306, (518) 355-5770. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/24/2008
MILLER Douglas
Age 66, of 4310 Tannery Rd., Campbell, died Thursday, December
18, 2008, at home in Campbell. Doug was born September 15, 1942 in Rocky
Mount, NC. He is the son of the late Grant and Mary (Evans) Miller. He
married Janice Benson on April 11, 1986 at Addison, NY. He served in the
Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Dresser-Rand, Painted Post
as a Supervisor. Doug enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping, working around
the yard. He enjoyed being around family. Doug was a Life Member of Robert
N. Austin Post 1279, Campbell, finance officer of the Post, and member
of the Board of Directors. Doug loved traveling and was a member of Bath
V.F.W., Past Pres. of P. Post Little League Assoc., Coach of the Moose
little league team, Past Pres. of Dresser-Rand Service Assoc., Past Pres.
of P. Post High School Alumni Assoc. He was employed for 43 years at Dresser-Rand.
Doug drove a school bus for Birnie Transportation, the former Bob Watson
Bus Co. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Benson) Miller; two daughters,
Brenda (Lloyd) Payne of Manchester, NH, Mary (Alan) White of Waterloo,
NY; and four sons, Grant Stephen Miller of Hornell, NY, Patrick Daniel
Miller of Corning, NY, Scott (Melissa) Patrick of Millerton, PA, James
Patrick of Campbell, NY; his mother, Mary (Evans) Miller; brother of one
sister, Ann (Larry) Smith of Campbell, NY; and one brother, Frank (Emma)
Miller of Alverdo, TX. He also had eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild;
granddaughters, Alexandria Galligan, Trisha Galligan, Jessica Payne, Jamie
Patrick, Brittany Patrick, Elisha Patrick; grandsons, Robert Payne, Christopher
Patrick; great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Liam Scott; mother-in-law, Pearl
Benson of Millerton, PA; sister-in-law, Dena and Wayne Daugherty of Millerton,
PA; brothers-in-law, Charles and Ronda Benson of Addison, NY, Benjamin
Benson of FL; Eric Evingham of Campbell, a very close family friend. He
was predeceased by his father, Grant Miller; father-in-law, Charles G.
Benson; former wife, Elizabeth Miller. Calling hours will be Saturday,
December 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC,
14 East Pulteney Street, Corning, NY. The funeral will be held 4:00 p.m.
on Saturday, December 20, at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney
Street, Corning, NY with Alan Tubbs officiating. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11571 East Corning Rd., Corning,
New York 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/19/2008
MURRAY Richard P.
65, of Moravia, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Murray was born January 4, 1943 in Ludlowville, a son of the late Philetus
L. and Leona (Bennett) Murray. Dick was a resident of Newfield for many
years, prior to moving to Moravia in 1999. He had been employed as a Millwright
for Akzo Salt Co. in Watkins Glen for 37 years, before his retirement.
Dick was a 37 year member of the King Hiriam Masonic Lodge of Newfield,
and had also been a member of the Elks, Moose and Eagles Clubs, the Hibernians,
and the VFW Dads. Dick enjoyed his home carpentry projects, bicycle riding,
and wintering in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ellen
(Clark) Murray; a son, Brian of Newfield; a daughter, Bridget (Bogdan)
Popescu of Bucharest, Romania; four brothers, Phil (Kay) of Alpine, Bill
(Ethel) of Groton, Jack (Nancy) of Brooksville, FL, and Gerald of Cortland;
three sisters-in-law, Pam (Joe) Grady of Inman, SC, Laura (Allan) Travis
of Houston, TX, and Roberta Karn of King Ferry; a special nephew, Eric
(Jennifer) Thurston; two special great-nephews, Nicholas and Nathan Thurston;
several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Mike; and his father and
mother-in-law, Milton and Dorothy Clark. A memorial service will be held
at a later date and will be announced. There are no calling hours. Contributions
may be directed to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Dr., Auburn,
NY 13021 or to Four Town Ambulance, Box 28, Moravia, NY 13118. Arrangements
are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home of Genoa. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 12/20/2008
MYAL Dr. Edward T., DO
64, of Troy, PA, died on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at the
Troy Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of Connie (Judson) Myal.
The couple had over 25 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome
to gather from 3:00-6:45 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2008, at the Gerald
W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. Masonic
rites will be given at 6:45 p.m. on Friday night by Trojan Lodge # 306
of Free and Accepted Masons. The Mass of Christian Burial to honor Dr.
Myal's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2008,
at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 24 North Washington Street, Canton, PA,
with Msgr. Steven McGough officiating. Dr. Myal was born on August 8, 1944
in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. He was the son of the late Edward
and Bertha (Topolnak) Myal. He was a graduate of South Huntington High
School near Greensburg, PA, St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, and the
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA. After medical
school, he practiced medicine for 7 years in Lower Bucks County at Delaware
Valley Hospital in Bristol from 1970-1977. In 1977 Dr. Myal moved his practice
to Troy, PA, where he later became Chief of Staff at Troy Community Hospital.
In Troy, he did everything from assisting in surgeries to delivering babies.
When Troy Hospital ran into financial hardship, Dr. Myal could be found
working long shifts in the emergency room for no pay. Up until recently,
he was still making house calls for sick patients. Dr. Myal was dedicated
to his patients and the Troy Community, and was an organ donor. His presence
will be missed in his community for many years to come. Dr. Myal was an
avid sportsman. As a Boy Scout he achieved the highest honor a scout could
receive, Eagle Scout. He played baseball for both his high school and college
teams. Dr. Myal went on to coach the local American Legion team and became
the Troy High School Athletics physician. He loved fishing and hunting
with his close friends at his hunting camp, and belonged to the Troy Rod
and Gun Club. He was member of the American Trapshooters Association (ATA),
shooting locally and at the national "Grand American" ATA shoot in Vandalia,
Ohio. His association and club memberships include: the American Osteopathic
Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, the Croatian
Fraternal Union of America, the Troy Vets Club, the Moose Lodge of Bristol,
PA, the Wheel Inn Club, and Fur, Fin, and Feathers of New York. He was
a passionate model train collector and belonged to the national Train Collectors
Association. He was a member of the Trojan Lodge # 306 of Free and Accepted
Masons, was a 32nd degree mason of both the Valley of Towanda and Williamsport
Consistories, was a proud member of the NRA, and a former member of the
Troy Lions Club. Dr. Myal was a man of faith; he was a member of St. John's
Catholic Church of Troy. Dr. Myal loved his family and will be missed by
them greatly. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; his son, Nate
(Angie) Judson of Columbia Crossroads, PA; his brother, Walter (Bonnie)
Myal and children, Walter and Christina of Ruffsdale, PA; his uncle, George
(Doris) Topolnak of Yukon, PA; his mother-in-law, Ellen M. Judson; his
brother-in-law, Louis R. (Vicki) Judson of Athens, PA and their children,
DeEtta (Denny) Murray, Louis (Jennifer) Judson, and Matthew and Michael
Davidson; several cousins; and his dear friends, Dan and Darlene Close.
Dr. Myal was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may
be made in Dr. Myal's memory to the American Heart Association, 1019 Mumma
Road, Wormleysburg, PA 17041. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 12/22/2008 - 12/23/2008
O'BRIEN Timothy William
Timothy William O'Brien, Sr. of 54 Route 17 C, Waverly, NY, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was 71-years-old.
The family will receive friends at St. James Catholic Church, 503 Clark
Street, Waverly, NY at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31st, followed by
a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/29/2008
ORZECHOWSKI - BARRY, Jennie S.
Age 89, of Elmira, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. Jennie was born October 23, 1919 in Pawtucket,
RI, the daughter of Albert and Mary Olszak Orzechowski. She is predeceased
by her husband, Leo Barry; son, Spencer Barry; and granddaughter, Kristin
Cloke Erbach. Jennie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharyn
A. and Edward Cloke of Elmira; grandchildren, Amy (Jimmy) Scaramucci of
Littleton, MA, Matthew Cloke of Boulder, CO, Edward L. Cloke of Horseheads,
NY, Sarah (Peter Keenan) Cloke, and Megan Cloke, both of Dorchester, MA;
great-grandchildren, Samantha Erbach, Gabriella and Cassandra Cloke, Jack
and Nina Scaramucci. Also surviving is her sister, Alice Gazda of Wakefield,
RI; along with several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held
at St. Mary's Church, Elmira on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.
Donations in Jennie's memory may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Schools,
1012 Davis Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
Jennie's family extends a special thank you to the 5th Floor Staff at the
Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care given to her the
last two years. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/21/2008
OWEN - ROSS, Patricia Ann
78, of Horseheads, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, Elmira, NY. She was born in Batavia, NY on February 13, 1930, the
daughter of Edward and Margaret (Crowley) Owens. Patricia is survived by
her husband, Richard L. Ross; son, Richard J. (Kristie) Ross, Maine, NY;
grandson, Christopher M. Ross; brother, John E. (Peggy) Owens, Hockessin,
DE; sister, Margaret (Charles) Pettinella, Batavia; sister, Dorothy (George)
Buckenmeyer, Brooksville, FL; sister-in-law, Lorna Owens, Batavia; nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Lou Ross; and brother,
Walter F. Owens. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Van
Etten. Thank you for the loving care of the nursing staff at 4D Arnot Ogden,
ELCOR, and hospice. Friends may call on Monday, December 22, 2008 from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Van Etten. The funeral
mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Newark
Valley, NY. Memorials may be directed to Arnot Ogden Auxiliary, 600 Roe
Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. Arrangements are with the Allen-Manzer Funeral
Home, Spencer, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/20/2008
PARKER Edwin Merle
Age 90, of 320 Airline Drive, Cogan Station, PA, formerly of Westfield,
PA, died Monday, December 15, 2008, at Valley View Nursing Home,
Montoursville, PA. He was born January 27, 1918 in Brookfield, PA, the
son of Plummer and Lena Simmons Parker. Edwin worked for 44 years for the
Eberle Tanning Co., Westfield, PA. He was a life member of the Crary Hose
Company, Westfield, PA. Edwin loved bird watching and enjoyed traveling
and antiques. Survived by son, Robert (Valerie) Parker, Rochester, NY;
daughter, Joanne (David) Snyder, Cogan Station, PA; grandchildren, Angela
Parker, Rochester, NY, Jennifer (Joseph) Minnela, Montoursville, PA, Chris
Van Dusen, Little Marsh, PA, Kevin (Vonda) Treat, Elmira, NY, Kirk Payne,
Woodhull, NY, Scott Payne, Woodhull, NY; great-grandchildren, Zoie Minnela,
Montoursville, PA, Tabbitha Piper, Little Marsh, PA, Kylie Carson, CT;
special stepdaughter, Dorothy Payne, Woodhull, NY; several cousins. Edwin
was preceded in death by wives, Ruth in 1963 and Eileen in 1999; and daughter,
Louise and son-in-law, Gary Treat. A Memorial Service will be conducted
Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brookfield United Methodist
Church, Brookfield, PA. Pastor Deborah Watkins officiating. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brookfield United Methodist
Church. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West
Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/18/2008
PETERSON Richard S.
Richard S. Peterson, age 65, of Johnson Hollow Rd., Beaver Dams, died Friday, December 26, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Dick was born February 23, 1943 in Elmira, NY. He
was the son of Serafino and the late Bernice (Weller) Peterson. He married
Dawn Easling on September 3, 2005 in the Town of Catlin. He served in the
Army during the Vietnam era from 06-11-1962 to 5-11-1965. He was employed
by Williard DTC as an NYS Dept. of Corrections Officer. Dick enjoyed hunting,
fishing, and Nascar with Dale Earnhardt #3 as his favorite. He was an avid
body builder and exercised on daily physical fitness. He took great pleasure
being with his children and grandchildren. Dick will be greatly missed
by his dogs, Shiloh and Taz. He was a member of NYSCOPBA. He is survived
by his wife, Dawn (Easling) Peterson; three daughters, Kimberly (Steven)
Moore of Beaver Dams, NY, Kerry (Allan) Peterson-Doig of Painted Post,
NY, Jessica (Angel) Cruz of Horseheads, NY; and one son, Blaze Richard
Peterson of Corning, NY; stepchildren, Gary and Sam Koseba, and Rachel
Nielsen and Lori Baxter; his father, Serafino Peterson. He also has grandchildren,
Heather, Shane Dustin, and Jared Moore, Alex and Sarah Peterson, Lexus,
Cadance and Aaliyah Cruz; brothers, Thomas (Darlene) Peterson of Elmira
Heights, NY, and Robert (Tina) Peterson of Christmas, FL; and several nieces
and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Bernice; sister,
Patricia; brother, Joseph; and infant son, Joshua. At Dick's request, there
will be private services and burial at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dick's name to Founders Pavillion,
205 E. First St., Corning. Carpenters Funeral Home, LLC is entrusted with
arrangements. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2008
REIDY Paul F.
Age 83, of Elmira, NY, died Friday, January 2, 2009 at home.
Mr. Reidy was born January 21, 1925, the son of the late Paul H. and Margaret
(Montgomery) Reidy. He is also predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Crouse)
Reidy (2004). Paul was CFO for Charles F. Evans Roofing Company. His children,
Nancy (Marczyk), Shawn, David, and Kevin; and 8 grandchildren survive him.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 23, 2009, their
wedding anniversary, at a time to be announced in St. Peter & Paul's
Church, on East Market St., Elmira, NY.
REMPE Joseph Henry Richard
Age 67, died with his family at his side on Monday, December
22, 2008, in Newark, DE after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was
born February 22, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Joseph
and Anastasia Rempe. Joe grew up in Elmira, NY, where he graduated from
Notre Dame High School and married Connie Raniewicz. He graduated from
Niagara University as an English major. Joe served as a navigator in the
Air Force from 1962-1967. He flew on the KC-135 refueling tankers during
the Vietnam War and was awarded the Air Medal before he was honorably discharged
as a Captain in 1967. Joe was employed by Armstrong World Industries for
25 years in Labor Relations and Human Resources. He also worked as a sports
writer for the Lancaster Sunday News. Joe was a member of St. John Neumann
Catholic Church in Lancaster, PA. One of the things that defined Joe's
life was the amount of volunteering that he did. He was an altar boy, a
camp counselor, a Little League coach and a volunteer with children. He
held a variety of church positions, worked for Easter Seals, and worked
for the Fulton Opera House. Joe spent the last 12 years of his life in
Sand Key, FL. He is survived by his four children, Scott, husband of Natalie,
Kernersville, NC, Glenn, husband of Barbara, Olney, MD, Karen, wife of
Bob Ehemann, Newark, DE, Eric, Lemon Grove, CA; his six grandchildren,
Brittany, Kyle, Ashten, Kate, Abby, and Tanner; and his brothers, Tom of
Sarasota, FL, and Bill of Bradenton, FL. He requested that, in lieu of
flowers, donations be sent to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington,
DE 19810; or Monica's Manor, c/o Rev. Paul Wood, Transfiguration Church,
64-14 Clinton Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday,
December 30, 2008, in Wilmington, DE. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/5/2009
ROBBINS - FREEMAN, Norma R.
Age 80, of Horseheads, died Mon., Dec. 29, 2008, at Elcor Health
Services Center in Horseheads. Norma was born in Bath, NY March 5, 1928,
the daughter of the late Joseph K. and Ethel Knowles Robbins. Norma was
a devoted homemaker. She had worked at the V.A. Center and the County Clerks
office in Bath, NY before her marriage. Norma was also in real estate sales
in the Elmira area for 8 years after moving there. She was a longtime member
of the Horseheads First United Methodist Church, past President of the
Horseheads Women's Club, member of the Lioness Club, Red Hat Society, Horseheads
Historical Society and the Curtis Museum of Hammondsport. She spent 22
years in Bradenton, FL and made it her home for 18 years. She was an associate
member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Sunday School. Norma was
an avid card player, her favorite being bridge. She is survived by her
stepchildren, Kathie Myers Todd, Alaire Myers Cordeiro and Millicent Freeman
Self, all of Texas; Sherrill Freeman Edminster, Pamela Freeman Ray and
George E. Freeman Jr., all of Atlanta, GA; and Georgiana Freeman French
of California. She is also survived by three brothers, Joseph, Albert,
and Harold Robbins of Bath, NY; two sisters, Thelma Robbins Covert of Orchard
Park, NY, and Gretta Robbins Preston of Hector, NY; many step grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
first husband, William W. Myers in 1976; and her second husband, George
E. Freeman in 2006. She lived in Horseheads, Keuka Lake, Bath, NY and Bradenton,
FL during her married life. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Friday, January
2, 2009, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be celebrated in the
First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads on Saturday,
January 3, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Nondaga Cemetery
in Bath, NY. Those wishing may remember Norma with memorials to the Living
Memorial Endowment Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad
St., Horseheads, NY 14845; or Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm &
Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/31/2008
SANDERS - Charles R. Sanders, [SRGP 68387] aged 61 years, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.C. Gelder of 223 North Third Street. He was a member of the Hedding Methodist Church and the Elmira Council of United Commercial Travelers. He is survived by his wife [Mira] and another daughter, Mrs. A.J. Pratt of Buffalo. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Gelder residence, Rev. G.R. Williamson, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mount View cemetery. - Olean Evening Herald, October 18, 1922
SEAL - BREITENBACH, Mary Josephine (Seal)
Age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, died December 20, 2008 at her home. Mary's
wishes were to have no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, is
handling the arrangements. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/22/2008
SHOEMAKER Kent Perry
Age 74, of Minneapolis. died on December 21 from complications
of Parkinson's disease. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Shoemaker.
Survived by his children, Bruce, Glenn (Nancy), Douglas; grandchildren,
Avery, Marlena; wife, Maria Grifoni, her sons, Alex (Rosanna) and Victor
(Jen) and her grandchildren, Marco, Julia, and Lydia; Kent's siblings,
Linda Wolfberg, Karen Fitzgerald, and Craig Shoemaker. Kent is dearly remembered
for his generosity, kindness, love of family and friends, thoughtfulness,
creativity, innovation, and gentle humor. Born in Elmira, New York, Kent
loved the outdoors and was an avid sailor, fisherman, and tennis player.
He was an engineering graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
and a holder of a Certificate of Transportation from Yale University. Kent
had a distinguished lifelong career of innovation and leadership in the
American railroad industry. He first worked with the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad and had a wide-ranging variety of responsibilities in operations,
engineering and planning. In 1965, he moved to Minneapolis and joined the
locally-headquartered Soo Line Railroad, where he held a sequence of management
positions. Tapped at the unusually young age of 40 for such a position,
he accepted the presidency of the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad
in 1974. In 1978, he was asked to lead the Delaware and Hudson Railway
in Albany, New York, at a time of critical transition in the eastern American
railroad industry. Kent returned to Minnesota in the late 1970s. He then
became a leader in the emerging regional railroad movement, helping to
found and lead both the Red River Valley and Western and Twin Cities and
Western railroads. The formation of these two companies revitalized hundreds
of miles of track in Minnesota and North Dakota, preserving and improving
the ability of the region's farmers and agricultural-based businesses to
more efficiently market their products. Under Kent's direction, both railroads
gained reputations as industry leaders, pioneering new operating and management
practices and garnering national awards for excellence and innovation.
Funeral service and interment Monday, December 29th, Noon, at Lakewood
Cemetery Memorial Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Visitation Saturday,
December 28th, 2-5 p.m., at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale
Ave. S., Minneapolis. Memorials to American Cancer Society or donor choice.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/27/2008
SINGERHOFF Donald
of Gulfhamock, FL - Formerly of Elmira, age 70, died on December
8, 2008, after a battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1938 to the
late Bertrum Anna Singerhoff. He is survived by his wife, Sue; and his
children, Betty (Clayton) Mitstifer of Cayutaville, Mike Singerhoff of
Horseheads, Anna (Tim) Craven of Elmira, Bertha (Steve) Stevens of Horseheads,
Bert (Ann) Singerhoff of Horseheads; sister, Bevurly Cerio of Horseheads;
several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/21/2008
SMITH - Anna Myra [Smith] Rogers, age 69, died Friday, September 2, 2005, at home in Sylvania, PA. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Houlton, Maine, a daughter of Herbert L. and Grace [Fortier] Smith. Anna had been employed by the Paper Magic Group in Troy, PA. She was a member of the Sylvania Church of Christ, American Legion Auxiliary of Troy; Troy Women’s Bowling Assoc.; Tuesday Night “C” Bowling League; and Once a Month Supper Club. She is survived by her husband, Paul “Jack” Rogers; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Cheryl Rogers of Sylvania, Paul “Bub” and Bonnie Rogers of Mansfield, PA Brett Rogers of Sylvania; two daughter and a son-in-law, Dawn Rogers of Sylvania, Sherry and Joe Estep of Sylvania; 14 grandchildren - Ashley Rogers, Michael Rogers, Zachary Rogers, Brandon Jayne, Brianna Jayne, Shaina Rogers, Sterling Rogers, Ben McClure, Jeremy Renzo, Jared Renzo, Brittany Estep, Travis Rogers, Derek Rogers; sisters, Laura Dalrymple of Freeport, Maine, Rosa Burnell of Portland, ME, Jean Bathras of Orlando, FL, Berry Tridle of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law, Allen Crist of Armenia Mountain, PA; sisters-in-law, Betty Boyles of Sylvania, PA, Margie Smith of Kittery, ME. She is also survived by a niece, Eilene Tedesco of Columbia Crossroads, special friends, Lyne Becker of Granville, PA Karen Northrup of Troy, PA; cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Nellie and Burrell Rogers; brother, Herbert C. Smith and Larry Smith; a grandson, Dee Jay McClure; brothers-in-law, Fred Dalrymple, Bob Tridle, Fletcher Burnell, Jim Bathras, Raymond Rogers, Curt Boyles; sister-in-law, Ruth Crist; two nephews, Kirby Starr, Sonny Boyles; and special friends, Lloyde and Judy Schweighart. Family and friends are invited to a gathering to celebrate Anna’s life on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Sylvania Church of Christ. Services will follow the gathering at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor George Ogden officiating. Arrangement have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel in Mansfield, PA. Donations may be made in memory of Anna to a hospice or cancer organization of their choice. - Troy Gazette-Register, September 8, 2005
SMITH John R. III
Age 64, of Canton Street, Troy, PA, died Monday, December 15,
2008, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Family and friends are invited
to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2008, at the Gerald W. Vickery
Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main Street, Troy, PA. John was born July 11,
1944 in Elmira, New York, son of the late John R., Jr. and Florence Evelyn
Heath Smith. He was retired from the Pennsylvania State Police where he
was Station Commander. He also worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for
Tioga County. John was a member of the Unitarian Church in Towanda, PA
and a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Free and Accepted
Masons. Survivors include his children, Sean and Denise Smith of Morganton,
NC, Susan and Timothy Lentz of Newport News, VA, Sara and Moises Robles
of Tampa, FL; stepchildren, Kelly and Scott Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads,
PA, Freal "Allen" and Yuko Moore of Japan, Paul Moore of Covington, PA;
a sister, JeanAnn and Doug Elvidge of Huber Heights, OH; 11 grandchildren,
one niece, one nephew, numerous cousins, friends and his canine buddy "Goofy".
John was preceded in death by his parents. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/16/2008
SMUTZINGER Harold L.
Age 96, formerly of W. Gray St., Elmira, NY, died on Thursday, December
18, 2008. There will be no calling hours. A graveside funeral service will
be held on Monday, December 29, at Philipsburg Cemetery Philipsburg, PA
at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Krum officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Those wishing may make memorials to a charity of one's choice. Harold is
survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Eleanor Smutzinger
of Elmira; nieces, Linda Peterson, Barbara Cacciotti, Sherry Hancock, all
of Elmira, and Gwendolyn Colegrove of Bethlehem, PA; nephews, Ronald Hancock
of Bellephonte, PA and James Hancock of Chevy Chase, MD; many great nieces
and nephews. He was one of eight children of Jacob and Ann Smutzinger.
Harold was a former employee of Merchants Delivery of Elmira.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 12/21/2008 - 12/22/2008
STEELE - UPDEGRAFF, D. Virginia Steele
Age 89, of Hockessin, DE, formerly of Hazelton, PA, died on Sunday,
December 28, 2008, after an extended illness. Survived by her nephew, Jan
(Mimi) Updegraff of Elmira; and grandnieces, Karen (Vince) Stalker of Corning
and Jill (David) Balderson of Basking Ridge, NJ. She was predeceased by
her husband, Robert G. (Bob) Updegraff in 2004; and nephew, Derek C. Updegraff
of Elmira on November 26, 2008. Dr. Updegraff held the Doctor of Osteopathy
degree from Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
and practiced for many years in her hometown of Hazelton, PA. She and Bob
spent treasured summers on Martha's Vineyard, MA, and eventually relocated
first to Lancaster, PA and subsequently to Hockessin, DE. It was her request
that there be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements by Fred F. Groff, Inc., Lancaster, PA. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2008
STEVENS Allen R.
of Westfield, PA, Age 48, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Arrangements
(1-800-942-2258) will be announced by the OLNEY Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Ulysses, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/17/2008
STEVENS Winfield H. [SRGP 13337]
Age 76, of Mansfield, PA, died December 26, 2008 at Towanda
Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1932 in Elmira, NY, the son of Warren
and Maysel Hulslander Stevens. Winfield was a retired appliance repairman
and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Canoe Camp
Post 6757 VFW and was an Explorer Scout leader. Winfield enjoyed hunting,
fishing, trapping and gardening. He is survived by his twin brother, Winthrop,
of Mansfield, PA; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Carter; and a niece, Stephanie
Carter, both of Buffalo, NY. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Lynn Carter
and Marjorie Colby. In keeping with Winfield's wishes, there will be no
funeral services. A service of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.
STICKLER Terry Ross [SRGP 83313]
Age 57, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died November 26, 2008, at
his home in Glendale, AZ. He was born March 21, 1951 in Wellsboro, PA,
the son of Raymond and Arlene Sours Stickler. Terry was employed in Environmental
Sales and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. In addition to his mother, he is
survived by his sister, Tondelayo Stickler Bressette of Mansfield; an uncle,
Byron Stickler in NC; and several cousins. Friends are invited to attend
a memorial service for Terry to be held at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro,
PA, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Dressler
officiating. A service of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/2/2009
SWEELY Gordon G. Sr.
Age 66, of Green Valley Drive in Big Flats, NY, died Thursday, December
11, 2008, at Corning Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gordon was
born in Jersey Shore, PA on March 11, 1942, the son of the late H. Gayle
and the late Elizabeth (McConnell) Sweely. He retired from Dresser-Rand
in 2005 where he had worked as a Manager of Information Systems, North
America. Gordon was an avid golfer, but first and foremost a loving and
compassionate man who was extremely proud of his family. He enjoyed golf,
dancing, cruising, and spending time with his family and friends. He was
a dedicated coach for Small Fry Football for which he received the Coach
of the Year Award and Volunteered with the LPGA for 14 years. Those who
remember him will remember Gordon as an incredibly proud man with a striking
concept of family reinforced throughout his lifetime. He is survived by
his wife, Maryann; a daughter, Wendy (Scott Jackson) Sweely of Elmira;
a son, Gordy (Kim) Sweely of Fair Haven, NJ; a brother, Dennis (Susie)
Sweely of Williamsport, PA; two grandchildren, Amanda and Garrett; several
nieces and nephews; and by his mother-in-law, Ann Martz of Reading, PA.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Phillips
Funeral Home in corning with Rev. Jack Bunde and Father Boniface Ewah officiating.
Gordon took his blessings in stride and carried himself with a quiet pride.
Memorials may be made in Gordon's name to the Corning Guthrie Cancer Center,
114 Columbia Street, Corning, NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/18/2008
SWEENEY - HARRIS, Sharon Ann
Age 61, of Graduate Drive, Ithaca, NY, died Tuesday, December
30, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY, after a long illness. Sharon
was born January 6, 1947 in Corning, NY, a daughter of Andrew Sweeney of
North Carolina and the late Hilda Sweeney. Sharon was graduated from the
Continental School of Beauty Culture in 1986 and later from Tompkins Cortland
Community College. She served her barbering apprenticeship in Ithaca and
Syracuse and worked in the Grand Way Beauty Salon in Horseheads eventually
becoming the manager. Later she had her own station in Mary Belle's Salon
in Elmira Heights. After relocating to Ithaca, she worked in Pierre's and
at Anna Marie's Beauty Salon. She had also been employed at the Ithaca
Credit Bureau, CFCU, Cornell University, Office of Materials Management
and at Cornell Information Technologies. Survivors include her siblings,
Pamela and Michael, both of Hartford, AL; her father, Andrew Sweeney of
NC; and friends, George (and Sandra) Trutt, Jr. of Ithaca. She was predeceased
by her mother, Hilda Sweeney; and her adoptive parents, Sally Lakes and
Cart Hamblin. A poem by Helen Steiner Rice, "The End of the Road is but
a Bend in the Road" describes her feelings. A celebration of her life will
be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2009, at the Perkins Funeral Home,
55 West Main Street, Dryden. Burial will be at a later date. Friends are
asked to consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association,
356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/1/2009
TOWER - BROWN, Eileen
Age 42, of Troy, PA, died December 28, 2008. She was born August 17,
1966 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Patricia (Strickland) Cowl of Troy and
the late Charles Tower. Besides her mother; she is survived by her beloved
husband, Earl; children, Ashlie Yellenic, Muncy, Pa., Sarrah Myers, Granville
Summit, Pa., and John Myers at home; a grandbaby, Morrigan; a sister, Kass
Saxon,Troy; and many other extended family members. A brother, Steven,
predeceased her. Friends may call 12 to 1 p.m., Wednesday at Pepper's in
Canton. Services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to The
Stepping Stones Foundation, P.O. Box 452, Bedford Hills, NY 10507.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2008
TUTTLE - Alice J. [Tuttle] McKean, 87, of Marionville, MO died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the Ozarks Methodist Manor after a long illness. Alice was born December 17, 1917 in Burlington, PA, the daughter of Frances and Clay Tuttle. After marrying Milton McKean of Burlington in 1939, they moved to Auburn, NY, then Scotia, NY and Springfield, OH. In 1976 they moved to Springfield, MO to be near their children. After the death of her husband Alice worked with the Widowed Persons Service, becoming a national trainer and traveling to various cities to help them start organizations. Alice us survived by four children and ten grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton; a son; all of her siblings, Katherine Rabenold, Frances Maw McKean, Phyllis May, Clay [Pete] Tuttle and Harry Tuttle. Alice was cremated under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home of Springfield, MO. The ashes of both Alice and Milton will be returned to Pennsylvania to be placed near their family members there where a service will be held at a later date. - Troy Gazette-Register, July 7, 2005
URKEWICH Catherine
Age 72, of Elmira, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center – SNF. Catherine was born May 28, 1936, a daughter of Wasel and
Anna Repella Urkewich. She is survived by her sisters, Sophie Norman of
Elmira Heights, and Dorothy Gonnella of St. Petersburg, FL; along with
several nieces and nephews. Catherine was retired from Thatcher Glass where
she had worked as an inspector for over 38 years. Private services were
held. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 12/24/2008
VANKURIN Donald E., Sr.
Age 79, of Painted Post, NY, died Monday, January 5, 2009, at Chemung
County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. Don was born in Corning, NY on October
13, 1929 to Ivan Glen and Gladys (Hubbard) VanKurin. He served in the United
States Navy during World War II. He married Marylou Schoonover in 1949
in Corning, NY and was employed by Corning Glass Works as an air conditioning
and refrigeration mechanic and pipe fitter. He is survived by his wife,
Marylou; three daughters, Susan (John) Hendrickson of Pottstown, PA, Nancy
(Paul) Braun of Lexington, KY, and Heidi (Rick) Vary of Elmira, NY; two
sons, Donald (Chrysis Cesaretti) VanKurin of Dallas, TX and Leon (Brenda)
VanKurin of Corning; six sisters, Eloise Jacobus of Corning, Winifred Beebe
of Corning, Jan (Carly) Crooker of Caton, Evelyn (Morris) Gridley of Lindley,
Leslie (Ernest) Bliss of New Castle, PA and Caroyln Bates of Cameron Mills;
six brothers, Ken (Carolyn) VanKurin of Oregon, Richard (Jeri) VanKurin
of Georgia, Gerald VanKurin of Wellsville, Maynard (Barb) Wellington of
Avoca, David Wellington of Corning, James Wellington of Corning; a sister-in-law,
Ruth VanKurin of Painted Post; 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter,
many nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his sister, Glenora
Martin; and by a brother, Benjamin VanKurin. Calling hours will be Thursday,
January 8th, from 3 until 5 p.m. and on Friday, January 9th, from 10 -
11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney
Street in Corning, where funeral services will follow calling hours at
11:00 a.m. with his grandson Reverend John Hendrickson officiating. Burial
will be in Chapel Knoll Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Don's
name to the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/7/2009
WALRATH - RIZZO, Arline Louise
Arline Louise Rizzo, 79, of Mansfield, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008,
at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. Born March 17, 1929 in Jasper, NY she was the
daughter of Mavis E. Parker Walrath and Levi J. Walrath. She was married
April 26, 1953 to Michael E. Rizzo Sr., who survives. Arline retired from
her job as a bookkeeper for Kingdom Company, Mansfield, in 2003. She will
be dearly missed by all who loved her. In addition to her parents, she
was predeceased by two brothers, Robert in 1987 and Clair in 2005. Surviving,
in addition to her husband, are her four children, Cheryl (Maison) A. Clarke
of Mansfield, Marc (Antoinette) A. Rizzo of Diamond Bar, CA, Lori J. Bowers
of Syracuse, NY, Michael E. Rizzo Jr. of Syracuse NY; nine grandchildren,
Aaron (Sara) Clarke of Mechanicsburg, Micah (Rachael) Clarke of East Norriton,
Tamara (Peter) Dearborn of Brighton, MA, Nicholas Rizzo of Diamond Bar,
CA, Dominic (Deanna) Rizzo of Chino Hills, CA, Nathan Bowers of Syracuse,
NY, Diana (Joshua) Petlock of Wyalusing, Leah Rizzo of Syracuse, NY, Malachi
Rizzo of Syracuse, NY; one great-grandchild, Damian Rizzo of Chino Hills,
CA; and two great-granddaughters due in February, 2009; a sister, Shirley
(Henry) Ford of Kent, NY; brothers, Reed (Carol) Walrath of Corning, NY,
Charles (Alice) Walrath of Addison, NY, Norman Walrath, of Wildwood, FL;
sisters-in-law, Anna Walrath of Apopka, FL, Joyce Walrath of Chiefland,
FL, and Lucia Bowles of Geneseo, NY; brother-in-law, Thomas (Marion) Rizzo
of Buffalo, NY; and several nieces and nephews. At her request, there will
be no services. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society
or American Lung Association. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2008
WERNER Mark
Age 38, of 3720 Cummings Creek Road, Lawrenceville, PA, died
December 22, 2008. He was born December 16, 1970 in Stratford, NJ, the
son of Karl H. and Ursula Birkholz Werner. He worked for Corning Inc. at
the Diesel plant, was a member of the Lodge #434 I00F, Nelson, PA. He enjoyed
farming, computers, music, reading and Legos. He is survived by wife, LaRenda;
daughters, Heather Werner, Heidi Werner, Wendy (Ron) Pfunter, Elmira, NY;
grandchildren, Jesse and Jordan; parents, Karl and Ursula Werner, Lawrenceville,
PA; brothers, Michael (Kathleen) Werner, Mechanicsville, MD, Eric Werner,
Wellsboro, PA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends
are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland,
PA, Saturday, December 27, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. where memorial
services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dorothy
Densmore, officiating. Family will furnish the flowers. Memorial donations
may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 12/24/2008 - 12/25/2008
WILCOX - Martin H. Wilcox, 89, of Canton, PA, died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at his residence. Born December 6, 1915 in Stanley, NY he was one of seven sons in the family of Ralph and Bertha May [Sellard] Wilcox. During his youth the family moved to Canton and he graduated from Canton High School in 1934. He was employed as a pressman for Moore Business Forms in Elmira for nearly 30 years. He was a World War II veteran of the UN Navy. He was a life member of Roaring Run Memorial VFW Post in Gillett, the American Legion Post in Morris Run and attended the Church of Christ [Disciples of Christ] in Canton. In recent years he and his wife Elsie were residents of the McCallum Manor in Canton. Martin is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elsie Sriven Wilcox; daughters, Cynthia [Richard] Dean of Troy and Patricia Handley of Buffalo, NY; two granddaughters and a great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by brothers, Arnold, William, Sellard, Emerson, Clarence and Lawrence Wilcox. Services were slated for September 28th at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with calling hours from noon to 1 and services following at 1 p.m. with close family and friend Richard Pratt officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial in Martin’s name may be directed to Memorial Hospital Hospice Services, 1 Hospital Blvd., Towanda, PA 18848 - Troy Gazette-Register, September 29, 2005
WRIGHT - Richard J. “Rick” Wright died at age 54 on Friday, July 1, 2005. He was a lifelong member of the Mosherville, PA community. He was born in Elmira, NY, August 12, 1950, the son of Carolyn [Card] Wright and the late Rexford Wright. Rick was a private school bus contractor for the Troy Area School District. He was a lifetime member and former Fire Chief of the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department, a United States Air Force Veteran and member of the Clarence Oliver Post #154 American Legion in Elmira Heights, NY. Rick is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jenny Wright; son, Michael Wright of Mosherville; mother, Carolyn [Card] Wright, also of Mosherville; sisters, Candice [Curt] Tofts of Troy, PA, Penny [Randy] Crane of Millerton, PA; brothers, Edgar [Cheryl] Wright of Millerton, PA, David [Dawn] Wright of Gillett, PA; uncle, Harry [Ann] Card of Lakeland, FL; aunt, Ida Murdock of Lime, NY; several nieces and nephew whom he adored. Extended family include Richard [Bonnie] Edwards of Palmyra, VA; Jeri Anne Edwards of Elmira, NY; Donna [“Dale”] Edwards of VanEtten, NY; Jim [Kate] Edwards of Golden Glow, NY; Steve [Trina] Edwards of Temple, TX; Joe [“Michelle”] Edwards of Elmira, NY. Rick is predeceased by his father, Rexford; brother, Michael; sister, Patricia. Funeral services for Rick will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by the Olthof Funeral Home. At the conclusion of the calling hours July 5th the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department conducted a memorial service to honor the life and service of their former Fire Chief, Richard J. Wright. Please make memorials in Rick’s name to the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 249, Millerton, PA 16936 - Troy Gazette-Register, July 7, 2005
? FREEMAN Norma R.
Age 80, of Horseheads, died Mon., Dec. 29, 2008, at Elcor Health
Services Center in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to call at
the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Friday, January
2, 2009, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be celebrated in the
First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads on Saturday,
January 3, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Nondaga Cemetery
in Bath, NY. Those wishing may remember Norma with memorials to the Living
Memorial Endowment Fund of the First United Methodist Church 1034 W. Broad
St., Horseheads, NY 14845 or Roswell Park Cancer Research Center, Elm &
Carlton Sts, Buffalo, NY, 14263. Published in the Star-Gazette from
1/1/2009 - 1/2/2009
? GUINTA Mary A.
Mary A. Guinta, age 93, of Deltona, died, January 1, 2009. She was
born January 8, 1915 in Syracuse, NY. She married Anthony Guinta June 17,
1939. They operated the Dixie Lanes Bowling Alley, Elmira, NY, for over
20 years. Her husband preceded her in death in November, 2000. Mary attended
both Our Lady of the Lakes and St. Ann's Catholic Church, where she was
very active in Grandma's Attic. She loved to collect dolls. Mary was a
very loving wife and mother. She is survived by son, Nicholas A. Guinta
of Celebration, FL; daughters Roseanne Solomon of Liverpool, NY, Mary Anne
Forbes of Celebration, FL., and Barbara Mashburn of Deltona; 14 grandchildren;
and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, at
Baldauff Family Funeral Home, 1233 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. Friends may
call at the funeral home 1-2 p.m., Sunday. Entombment will follow in Deltona
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's name
may be made to Alzheimers Association or Vitas Hospice. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/4/2009
? JONES Pauline L.
Age 81, of Cowanesque, PA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December
30, 2008, at her home. Arrangements will be announced in the Friday edition
by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 12/31/2008
? STERMER Patti J.
Age 56 of Wellsburg, NY died very unexpectedly, Thursday January
1, 2009. She is survived by longtime companion, Bob Baker; son, Tom Stermer
Jr.; daughter, Lori (Jim) Dempsey; granddaughter, Brynne Torie-Marie Stermer;
and grandson, Parker Stermer Thomas. There will be a private service held
at the convenience of the family. Patti loved her dog, "Maxie" and all
animals. So in her memory those wishing may make donations to the Chemung
County SPCA. Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/4/2009
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