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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. |
BIENER - BARRETT Wilhelmina B. (Biddy)
73, of Montour Falls, NY, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,
left this world to rejoin her beloved husband, Kenneth, on Saturday, December
5, 2009. Wilhelmina was born on May 5, 1936 in Burdett, NY, the last of
three children to August and Dona Biener. She attended school in Watkins
Glen and married Kenneth L. Barrett on October 8, 1955. She was predeceased
by Kenneth, her husband of 48 years, on December 28, 2003. She is survived
by son, Stephen (Rachel) Barrett of Odenton, MD; daughter, Donna (Donald)
Marshall of Savona, NY; sons, William (Terri) Barrett of Montour Falls,
Christopher W. Barrett and Diane Angle of Montour Falls, and Brian A. Barrett
of Horseheads, NY. Mrs. Barrett had nine grandchildren, Melissa Kay, Jessica,
Melissa Anne, Rebecca, Adam, Megan, Alexandra, Logan and Cheyenne; and
eight great-grandchildren, Albany, Sherridian, Steven, Montana, Brandi,
Anaiya, Devon, and Ryleigh. She is also survived by one sister, Elizabeth
Goodier of Utica, NY. Wilhelmina worked many years in the Odessa-Montour
Central School cafeteria and was a member of the Odessa Baptist Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral
Home, 122 N. Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY on Tuesday, December 8,
2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience
of the family. Interment will take place at Glenwood Cemetery in Watkins
Glen at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to the Southern Tier Hospice of Corning, NY or to an
animal shelter of your choice. Published in Star-Gazette on December
6, 2009
BRAMBILLA - PAGANO, Rena B.
93, of Galeton, PA, died Monday, December 7, 2009, at Charles Cole
Hospital, Coudersport. Born January 21, 1916 in Galeton, she was a daughter
of the late Zefferino and Carmela (Larese) Brambilla. In November 1933
in Galeton, she married Carmine J. Pagano, who predeceased her on February
26, 2009. Rena worked at Galeton Production for 23 years. She was a member
of St. Bibiana's Catholic Church in Galeton and enjoyed the opera, reading,
gardening and politics. All those that had the privilege of knowing Rena,
knew that she was a devoted mother and gave to every charity that she could.
Surviving are two sons, Charles (Bonnie) Pagano, Bradford, PA, Carmine
R. (Joyce) Pagano, Galeton; a daughter, Grace (William) Murray, Santa Fe,
NM; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Richard
Buck, Wellsville, NY and Max Huber, North Ridge, CA; and several nieces
and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband of 75 years, Rena
was predeceased by two daughters, Toni Huber and Carmela Buck; a brother
and two sisters. Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton on Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 6:00-8:00
p.m. and at St. Bibiana's Catholic Church on Friday, December 11, 2009,
from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00
a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty as Celebrant. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Bibiana's Catholic Church, Galeton or to the Potter
County Hospice. Published in Star-Gazette on December 9, 2009
BROWN - CARTER, Frances M. (Brown)
Age 99, of Corning, formerly of Addison, died on Tues., Dec. 1, 2009
in Founders Pavilion. A complete obit will be submitted later. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, PA. Service
will be held at the Church Of The Redeamer, Addison, NY; Final Disposition
- Addison Rural Cemetery, Addison, NY. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 3, 2009
CALCOTE Paul E. "Gene"
73, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Friends may call
Friday, December 4th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Genesee Volunteer Ambulance, Genesee, PA 16923. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 3, 2009
CELDON - WILDE, Anne Mausell Celdon
Age 88, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Seneca View Nursing
Facility, Montour Falls, NY. Miss Celdon is predeceased by her parents,
Lyndwood C. and Elsie M. Packard Celdon. Ann was born in Elmira, NY; her
burial will be private at the Summit Park Cemetery, Spring Valley, NY on
Monday, December 14, 2009. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vedder
and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 12, 2009
CHALK Michael A.
Age 60, of Baldwinsville, New York valiantly ended his almost 4 year
battle with pancreatic cancer on December 7, 2009. He will be remembered
for his caring compassion of people, his cheerfulness and love of God,
Family & Country. Born in Elmira, NY, Mike was a University of Buffalo
Alumni. In 1997, Major Chalk retired from the USAF after 28 years and received
the Air Force Reserve Intelligence officer of the year award during Desert
Storm. A realtor since 1983, Mike was a Broker/Owner of Chalk Team Realty.
Mike will be remembered forever by his wife, three daughters, three sons
(in-laws) & six Grandchildren! His Family requests donations in Mike's
memory to: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.
CLANCY - Robert A. Clancy, 75, of Ambler, Pa., died on Nov. 27, 2009 at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pa. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Forte) Clancy. He was born in Towanda, Pa. on Sept. 24, 1934, the oldest son of the late Robert A. and Genevieve BRENNAN Clancy of Towanda. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1952. Mr. Clancy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he was a Naval Aviator during the Cold War. He was a graduate of American University and Washington College of Law where he achieved his J.D. He was employed as a corporate counsel for the Aydin Corporation for 18 years until his retirement. He was also a retired commander in the USNR. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Gen, and was a Docent at the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association. In addition to his wife Christine, he is survived by three children: Robin Laufer (Robert) of Hatboro, Lisa Clancy of North Wales, Michael Clancy (Christine) of Conshohocken, five grandchildren Erica, Scott, Emma, Ryan, Sarah, and a brother John Clancy of Denville, N.J. He was pre-deceased by a brother Thomas Clancy. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association, Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, PA 19090, www.dvhaa.org, are appreciated Towanda Daily Review.
COLE - JULIA LUELLA TOWNSEND (COLE) (1919-2009)
Julia Luella Townsend (Cole), formerly of Wellsboro, died Monday, Nov.
16, 2009, at the Hospice of Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach, Fla., at
the age of 90. She was born July 2, 1919, and was the last
surviving child of Thomas and Jessie Cole of Mansfield. She was married
for 65 years to the late Ernest A. Townsend and is survived by sons, Robert
E. Townsend (Gail DeRosa) of Palm Bay, Fla., William L. Townsend (Bonnie
Maxwell) of Boynton Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Robert E Townsend, Jr.
(wife Sheryl) of Milton, Vt., Nicole Townsend Vedder (husband Scott) and
Justin Townsend (wife Cathy) both of Tallahassee, Fla. Memorial donations
may be made to your local hospice.
CROSBY Harry C. Jr.
Age 84, of Crosby Rd. in Cayuta, died at home Mon., Nov. 30, 2009.
He was born Mar. 11, 1925 in Norwich, CT, the son to the late Harry and
Rose (Glasbrenner) Crosby Sr. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years,
Joy Douglass Crosby; daughter, Mary Susan (Robert Greene) Crosby of Kemerer,
WY; son, John (Thumy) Crosby of Walworth, NY; grandchildren, John Paul,
Joseph, Maria, James and Grace Crosby. Harry had a career as a freelance
writer publishing over 100 short stories and novels under the pen name
Christopher Anvil. His writings consisting mainly of Science and Fiction
including "Pandoras Planet" and "The Problem Solver and the Spy". He left
Williams College to enlist in the US Army and upon his discharge completed
his education at Juanita College. He enjoyed quiet conversations, reading,
time spent at home with his family, quiet walks in the woods. Harry was
also a past member of the Cayuta Town Council, a proud supporter of the
Sheriff's association and Republican Party. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Thursday,
Dec. 2, 2009, from 7-9:00 p.m. His service will take place in St. Matthews
Episcopal Church, 403 S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with
the Rev. Jeffery Hoffman officiating. Interment will take place at a later
date in Comstock Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.
Published in Star-Gazette from December 2 to December 3, 2009
DUBROSKY - ALICE F. DANUCK
Alice F. Danuck, 86, of Grangers Lane, Morris, died Tuesday, Dec. 1,
2009, at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late John
Danuck who died in 1998. Alice was born May 5, 1923, in Belford, N.J.,
the daughter of the late Alexander and Julia Benchko Dubrosky. She was
a retired seamstress. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and
Eugene Goellner of Morris; son, John Danuck of Nice, Calif.; several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, John, Joseph,
Anna, Edward, Stella, Frank and William. Friends and family are invited
to Alice's Life Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 3,from 9 to 10 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Central Avenue, Wellsboro, with the Rev. John Chmil officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Middletown, N.J. Published
in The Wellsboro Gazette from December 1 to December 8, 2009
DUNAISKI - Mark Thomas Dunaiski, 56, died Nov. 19, 2009, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. after a valiant fight with cancer. His love, hope and faith during this struggle inspired so many leaving a legacy for friends and family alike. He was born on Jan. 17, 1953 in Schenectady, N.Y. to Marilyn Dunaiski and the late Raymond Dunaiski. He was married to Leslie Ann SPENGLER on Dec. 13, 2003 in Parker, Colorado. Solider, businessman, devoted husband and father; Mark lived a life founded on the principles of "Duty, Honor, Country" devoting himself to God, family, friends and his profession. He was a 1975 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer with subsequent graduate degrees from Murray State University, Murray, Ky. and Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif. He served his country with honor and distinction in the United States, Germany, Bosnia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Korea and El Salvador. During his career he earned numerous medals, awards and badges to include: the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2001 and subsequently continued serving his country as a defense contractor, working towards the development of a missile defense shield to protect the American homeland. He is survived by: his wife, Leslie; mother, Marilyn; sister, Barbara; brother, Paul; daughters, Shea, Alexandra, and Elizabeth; and granddaughter, Alivia. He was preceded in death by his son, Adam. A memorial service and reception will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 at Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus, 8292 Woodmen Valley View, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 80908 In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mark Dunaiski's honor to: The Colorado Neurological Institute Center for Brain and Spinal Tumors, 701 East Hampden Ave., Ste 330, Englewood, CO 80113. 01 Dec. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
DUNKLEBERGER Dale Allen [SRGP 24422]
Age 54, of Covington, PA, died Friday, December 11, 2009 in New Jersey.
Dale was born January 7, 1955 in Elmira, NY, the son of Harris and Myrtle
(Hewitt) Dunkleberger. He was the husband of Pamela (Wilcox) Moyer. Dale
was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Servidone Construction of
New Jersey. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church and
attended the Covington United Methodist Church. Dale was a NASCAR fan,
enjoyed motorcycle riding, black powder hunting, and cooking. He was a
member of the Arnot Sportsmen's Club and the Mansfield VFW. Dale is survived
by his wife, Pamela of Covington, PA; his mother, Myrtle, of Millerton,
PA; two sons, Jamey (Caren) Dunkleberger of Elmira, NY, Tyler Dunkleberger,
stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC; a daughter, Nisa (Lynn) Kshir of Mansfield,
PA; four grandchildren, Allison, Sean, Mariah, Alexia; one great grandson,
Kaleb; a step-son, Bradly Moyer, stationed at Fort Riley, KS; a step-daughter,
Amanda Tweady of Abilene KS; a step-grandson, Austin Tweady; a sister,
Kay (Ken) Robertson of Hilton, NY; two nephews and a niece; three great
nieces. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 18,
2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 11:00
A.M. to Noon at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory &
Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be
held on Saturday following the viewing at Noon with Pastor Michele Sumner
officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dale's memory
to the PA SPCA, 11765 Rt. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 13, 2009
ELSTON James E.
Age 73, died
on December 9, 2009 at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1936 in Elmira, son of the late Samuel
and Florence Elston. It was his request that all services be held privately.
Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Published in Star-Gazette
from December 12 to December 13, 2009
EVANS Marshall Eugene
Age 77, of Tioga, PA, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Marshall was born August 21, 1932 in Galeton,
PA, a son of Stanley and Helen Evans. He was the husband of Viola (Hoffman)
Evans. Marshall retired from Corning, Inc. in 1992. He was a 1998 Garden
Contest winner and won the 1984 International Chili Society Contest. He
was an avid NASCAR fan, and a die-hard Penn State fan. Marshall enjoyed
hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. He was a U.S. Army veteran having
served in the Korean War. Marshall is survived by his wife, Viola; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Jim (Tammie) Evans of Lawrenceville, PA, Keith
(Kay) Evans of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan
(Ken) Pilgrim of Okeechobee, FL; a step son, John Young of FL; two step-daughters,
Karen (Tom) Ford of Rock Stream, NY, Suzanne (Michael) Savino of Lafayette,
LA; numerous grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a brother-in-law,
Francis Murphy of Tioga, PA; half-sisters, Florence Evans of Chicago, IL,
Julie (Jeff) Diermeier of Chicago, IL; special friends, Kevin and Pam Costley
of Tioga, PA. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Evans in 1995. Family
and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 4:00
to 6:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory &
Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be
held immediately following the viewing at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home
with the Rev. Douglas Hodge officiating. Published in Star-Gazette
December 6, 2009
FINCH - Waverly, NY, June 21, 1916 - Amasa Finch, a highly respected citizen and the oldest native born resident of Waverly, died at his home on Cayuta avenue, Monday evening at 7 o'clock. He was born on upper Cayuta avenue, May 6, 1836, the son of Philip and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Finch and grandson of Seely Finch who came to this locality before 1800 and was one of its first surveyors. Mr. Finch was a member of the Board of Education ten years, served as village president one year, was a member of the Excise Commission three years and was also a member of the Republican County Committee for several terms. In the death of Mr. Finch, Waverly loses one of its most honorable and upright citizens. He is survived by his widow, who was Elizabeth Sawyer, a native of Orange county; one daughter, Miss Mary Finch and one brother, Wilbur Finch. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. - Middletown Times Press [Middletown, NY], June 21, 1916
GENUNG Charles R.
Age 73, of Elmira, died Friday, December 4, 2009, at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Charlie was born April 21, 1936 a son of Raymond and Effie Olson
Genung. He is predeceased by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara
J. and Joseph E. Murphy. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 43 years
Eleanor S. Parda Genung; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory W. and Laura
Warren of Southwest Ranches, FL, Charles E. and Adriana Genung of Margate,
FL; grandchildren, Gina M. Warren, Lance G. Warren, Athena Araujo, Meghan
B. Sambrook, Brenna M. Sambrook. Also surviving are sister and brother-in-law,
Mary and Robert Lienhard of Madison, CT, with son Robbie; niece and nephew,
Kelly Jo and Bryan Sambrook; aunt, Dorothy Olson; cousins, Carl Olson,
Sandy Olson, Karen Rainey, Betty Mahosky and Lisa Miller, along with several
other cousins; special friends, Sandy Edger, Debbie Allington, Kathy Agan
Herrick, Sandy Wolf, Ellie Smith; and faithful canine companion, Suzie.
Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country from 1958 – 1962. He
was a retired NYS Correction Officer at the Elmira Correctional Facility.
After retiring from corrections he worked for several years at Associated
Radiologists of the Finger Lakes. Charlie was a member of the Elmira Heights
American Legion Post #154. He enjoyed playing Santa Clause and playing
golf. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and
Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A
funeral service will then be held at 5:15 p.m. Military honors will be
accorded at the conclusion of the service. Donations in Charlie's memory
may be directed to one of the following, SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14902,
Christ the Redeemer Parish, 304 Demarest Parkway, Elmira, NY 14905, or
Meals on Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 6, 2009
GLEASON Bruce D.
Age 90 of Wellsboro, PA, died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Green
Home.. Arrangements are incomplete, will be announced at a later date by
The .Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Creamatory & Monuments,
Mansfield, PA. Published in Star-Gazette on November 21, 2009.
St. James Episcopal Church. Born March 5, 1919
HARRIS - Mr. James R. Harris Jr., 66, of Wyalusing, Pa., died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Jim was born on March 27, 1943, in Doylestown, Pa., a son of the late James R. and Mary R. DREAVER Harris. He graduated from Central Bucks High School, Doylestown, Pa., class of 1961. After graduation he worked locally at the A&P Grocery store. Jim met and married the former Gloria PEPE of Lansdale, Pa., on May 23, 1964. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey, Pa., on Sept. 16, 1965. He served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper and as a Criminal Investigator for 21 years. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 8, 1986. Jim and Gloria moved to the Wyalusing area in June of 1996. Jim was a member of St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Wyalusing, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors. He had an affinity for cars, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren. Jim was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Surviving are: his spouse Gloria, at home; sons and daughters-in-law James and Dorothy Harris III of Sebring, Fla., Arthur and Lisa Harris of Cresco, Pa., Theodore Harris and Suzanne Hege of Blakeslee, Pa., and Bernard and Kristine Harris of Coatesville, Pa.; grandchildren Kimber, Arthur Jr., Douglas, Devon, Courtney, Allison, Aaron, Michael, and Emily Harris; sisters and brother-in-law Mary Koons of Jonas, Pa., and Patricia and David Lewis of East Stroudsburg, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A transferal service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph J. Manarchuck, his pastor, presiding. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa. 03 Dec. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
HATCH George
69, of Watkins Glen, died at Schuyler Hospital on December 4, 2009.
There are no prior visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Wednesday
at 11:00 a.m. at St James' Episcopal Church in Watkins Glen. George was
born in Sayre, PA. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Kaminski Hatch;
sons, Mark (Wendy) Hatch of Watkins Glen, and Kyle (Lori) Hatch of Millport;
daughter, Renee Hatch of Watkins Glen; grandsons, Scottie Hatch and Jonathon
Hatch; granddaughters, Alexis Hatch and Brianna Hatch; also several sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews and cousins. George was predeceased by his parents, Donald
and Priscilla Hatch; brothers, James, Donald II, Richard, Ronnie and Terry
Hatch; and a sister, Janice Harrian. George was a 40 year employee of the
construction trades. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union #436
of Elmira and later the Local Iron Workers Union #60 of Syracuse. He was
an ornamental, Structural and Rod Buster Iron Worker for 30 years before
he retired. In 1997, George and Jeannine owned and operated Hatch's Tavern
on 4th Street in Watkins Glen until sold in 1990. George sponsored slow
pitch softball teams and won many trophies. He also sponsored bowling teams,
stock car racing and started the Dart League in Watkins Glen. Hatch's Bar
and Restaurant was the home of good food and sportsmen. George was an active
hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors, including gardening and all
animals. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Humane Society of Schuyler
County or St. James' Episcopal Church. George will be missed by his family,
friends and everyone who had any good association with him. You may sign
a guestbook online at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com. Arrangements by Royce-Chedzoy
Funeral Home. Published in Star-Gazette on December 6, 2009
HENDERSON - Dr. Robert Meredith Henderson, 76, of Stow, Ohio, died Nov. 1, 2009. He was born in Towanda, Pa. Robert and Susan MEREDITH Henderson. He was a graduate of Towanda High School, 1951, and attended Penn State before joining the Marine Corps. After serving his country, he graduated from Wilkes College, Wilkes Barre, Pa. He received his D.O. degree from Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine completing his internship at Grand Rapids Hospital in Michigan. He was a radiologist. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 43 years, Mary Colleen MADDEN, the love of his life. She passed in February 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Shelly (Ken) Kamlowsky and Kelly (Kevin) Tubbs of Stow, Ohio; son Tim of Warrenton, Va.; five grandchildren; brothers Smedley (Jean) of Jacksonville, Fla., Jack (Patricia) of Bayhead, N.J. and several cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held Nov. 4, 2009 at Redmon Funeral Home in Stow, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333. 08 Dec. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
HEUSER Gary Jon
Virginia Beach, VA - 65, of Virginius Dr., died on Sunday, December
13, 2009, at a local hospital. Born in Corning, NY to the late Beatrice
and Gorden Heuser, Gary was a retired 1st Class Petty Officer in the U.S.
Navy and also retired from Civil Service. He was a member of Holland Road
Baptist Church. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary E. Heuser; a daughter,
Kathryn McNally and fiancé, Kenneth Brewington of Merrill, Wisconsin;
a sister, Judy Bradley and husband, Don of Horseheads, NY; three brothers,
Clark Heuser and wife, Elsie of Earp, CA, Ernest Heuser of Forksville,
PA, and Tracy Heuser and wife, Joyce of Elmira, NY; two grandchildren,
Brittany Heuser and Sully Pierce, both of Virginia Beach; and an aunt,
Beverly LeVesque of Arlington, TX. A memorial service will be conducted
at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at Holland Road Baptist Church with Rev. Robert
F. Pittman officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel is
in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to Holland Road Baptist Church Building Fund. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 15, 2009
HEYMANN - PEALER Norma H.
83, died on Monday, Nov 30 after a brief unexpected illness.
A memorial service is planned for Friday Dec 4 at Trinity Church in Geneva
at 3:30 pm. Norma was born in West Chester N.Y. to William and Lela Heymann.
She attended Elmira College and was a high school math teacher in Elmira
and Penn Yan school systems, from which she retired from in 1991. Norma
was pre-deceased by her husband Grant N. Pealer Jr in 1991, She is survived
by her four sons Grant N. Pealer III and wife Dora; William W. Pealer and
his children Jennifer Barnard and Billy; David R. Pealer, wife Pauline,
and children Stephen and Angela; Robert B. Pealer, his children Robert
and Holly, and grand children Jayden and Jordan. Norma continued teaching
as a substitute until 2008. She led a very active volunteer life giving
a lot of her time to the Trinity Church as part of the parish life committee,
in the vestry, as a Lector, a member of the Women of Trinity, and treasurer
of the Linden Exchange. She also volunteered at the free lunch program
at the Methodist Church, and the Yates County Arts council. Norma also
enjoyed traveling with her best friend Helen Stewart. She has been to all
7 continents. She loved the arts, and was an avid miniature maker, going
every year for miniature making classes and instruction in Maine. She enjoyed
painting in water colors and oils, and drawing in pencil and pastels. Instead
of flowers, donations can be made to the Trinity Church, earmarked for
the Community Lunch Program. Published in Star-Gazette on December
2, 2009
HILL - Frank C. Hill, 74, [SRGP 82871] of Mansfield RD3, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1963. survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Hill; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Hults, Mrs. Thelma Miller, Mrs. Ella Turner, Mrs. Alta Zukas, all of Elmira, Mrs. Beatrice Hoose of Wellsburg, Mrs. Fredia Garland of Van Etten, Mrs. James Shutter of Tioga, Mrs. Sophia Shumway of Ithaca, Mrs. Mary Wilbur, at home; son, Gerald Hill of Arkport; sister, Mrs. Lucy Finnemore of Penn Yan; brother, Ray Hill of Sodus Point; 40 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Raymond Valimont will officiate. Burial will be in Galeton Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, September 1963
HILL Wade T.
A lifelong resident of Elmira, died on Monday afternoon, December 7,
2009 at his Pennsylvania Ave. home with his loving family at his side at
the age of 71. Born on April 5, 1938, Wade was the son of the late Marvin
Hill & Mildred Hill Roberts. He retired from J.F. & J.P. Wenzel
Contractors Inc. Wade loved his family very much. He also loved animals,
especially, "Clancy" who was his constant canine companion. Surviving are
his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Hubbard Hill; daughters, Melissa (Bob)
Ostrander, Julie (Ed) Walton, Felicia (Brian) Barr and Kristie (Jason)
Baldwin; grandchildren, Mathew, Robert (Nikki), Casey, Nikki (Scott), Jason,
Courtney, Mitchell, Angela, Brian, Kayla, Jaymie, Alyssa, Alexis and Jaylin;
great grandchildren, Zachary, Lenny Ray, Caleb and Kole; sisters, Marilyn
Levack and Yvonne Strait; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, Wade was predeceased by his brother, Nolan Hill and sister, Barb
Gaughan. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home
& Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday, December 12, 2009
between the hours of 3-5 pm. Funeral and committal services will follow
the visitation at 5:15 pm with the Reverend James Payne officiating. Memorials
may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Mr. Hill's memory.
Published in Star-Gazette from December 8 to December 9, 2009
HOFFA - BUTLER, Lucille H.
Age 92, of 45 Walnut St., Apt. A, Wellsboro, PA, died December 11,
2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was
born July 24, 1917 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Charlie and Maude King
Hoffa. She was a graduate of Mansfield University; earned her Master's
degree from Vanderbilt University; taught in Knoxville schools; was a librarian
at Johns Hopkins Medical School and Addison Central Schools; was a member
of the Wellsboro Presbyterian Church; volunteered at Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hospital; and was a member of the hospital auxiliary. She is survived
by sons, Ronald Butler, Wellsboro, PA, Robert (Bari) Butler, Lincolnwood,
IL; grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Butler, Lincolnwood, IL, Alison, Lauren
and Jacob Butler, Palmyra, PA; sister, Onalee Johnson, Green Valley, AZ;
several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Franklin; and sons, Charlie and Richard. It was her request that
services be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations
may be made to the Laurel Health System, 22 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA or
a Public Library of the donor's choice. Arrangements are in care of the
Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 13, 2009
HOOVER Robert E.
85, of 210 Red Oak Drive, Manheim, PA went home to his Savior, Jesus
Christ, on Wednesday evening, December 2, 2009 at Moravian Manor, in Lititz,
PA. He was born in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Flora Briggs Hoover.
He graduated from Sidwell Friends High School in D.C., attended George
Washington University, and graduated from King's College. Following his
graduation from high school, he enlisted for three years in the Army Air
Corp during World War II where he received training as a radar operator
in India. Following a call to enter the ministry, he graduated from the
Conservative Baptist Seminary in Denver, CO. He was assistant pastor for
four years at Grace Baptist Church in D.C. where he married Dorothy A.
Major in 1950. They celebrated 59 years of marriage on August 19. They
have three children, Rebecca, married to Ken Holderman, Jr. of Goshen,
IN, and Susanne married to John Fisher of Dingman's Ferry, PA and Stephen,
married to Su Yu Ku of Toufen, Taiwan. He also has six grandchildren, Aaron,
married to Heidi Holderman, Mark Holderman, 1st Lt. Bryan Fisher, married
to 2nd Lt. Pao Mei Fisher, Jennifer, married to Seb Klein, Daniel Hoover,
and Ezra Hoover. Robert was a planter of churches in needy areas. He founded
Calvary Baptist Church in Horseheads, NY in 1957. That church recently
merged with another growing congregation to form the present Lighthouse
Baptist Church. He was also active in expanding the ministry at Wantagh
Baptist Church on Long Island where he was pastor for 25 years. Pastor
Hoover's delight was to witness to the new life that is possible in Christ.
His life verse was I Cor. 15:58... "Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord in as much as you know your labor is
not in vain in the Lord." A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December
5, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Moravian Manor Chapel, 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz,
PA. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery in Brickerville, PA. There
will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends at the chapel
on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. The family
requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, contributions may
be made to Ribbon of Hope , 600 East Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514. Arrangements
by Spence Funeral Services, Manheim, PA. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 5, 2009
HOYT - SCHRIER, Maureen (Rene) Hoyt
Age 74, of Hammondport, NY died Saturday, November 28th, at the Ira
Davenport Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1935 in Hammondsport,
the daughter of Maurice and Martha Hoyt. Rene was a devoted mother, instilling
the love of life, good health, learning, and happiness into her children
and grandchildren. She also demonstrated her caring and nurturing self
through her 30 year profession as a nurse at Ira Davenport Hospital and
working as a school nurse in local school districts after retirement. Rene
loved to be with her family and friends, playing cards, reading a book,
and enjoyed the views of Keuka Lake. She was a "lake girl" at heart, born
and raised in Hammondsport, NY, and raised her children in Bath. She is
survived by her four children, Steven (Jean) Schrier of Carthage, NC, James
(Cindy) Schrier of Roanoke, VA, Thomas (Mary) Schrier of Houston, TX and
Deborah (Gary) Weber of Buffalo, NY; eight grandchildren, Lyndsey, Matthew,
Kelly, Colleen, Megan, Christian, Macy and Natalie; great-grandchild, Cole;
sisters, Betty (Bill) Bailey and Jeanette (Spud) Kuhlmann; and several
nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving companion, Ray Kolo
and his children and grandchildren. Friends may call on Tuesday, December
1st, from 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Fagan's Funeral Home in Bath.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Mary's Church in Bath with Reverend James Jaeger as celebrant. Burial will
be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Published in Star-Gazette on November
30, 2009
HUDSON Gary
ABSTRACT ARTIST DIES AT 73 - Gary Hudson, an American abstract painter,
died of heart failure at the Veterans' Memorial Hospital Spinal Cord Unit
in Augusta, Georgia on December 1, 2009. He was 73. He is survived by his
loving wife, Christie Youngman Hudson; his sister, Gail Hudson McCarthy;
his stepson, Shaun Ferro; and his many friends in the art world. Gary Van
Voorhees Hudson was born on January 21, 1936 in Auburn, NY. His father
and mother were Howard Henry Hudson and Joyce Voorhees Hudson of Elmira,
NY. After completing high school, Mr. Hudson entered the United States
Marine Corps in 1955. While serving in the Marines he was critically injured
in an accident which resulted in his being a paraplegic. He was honorably
discharged from the Marine Corp in 1956. Mr. Hudson's creative spirit,
which found expression even while he was a youngster, led him to become
a painter, a profession he embraced for the remainder of his life. Hudson
migrated to New York City after his release from the hospital where he
began the long process of becoming a painter. He studied at the New York
School of Social Research and soaked up the cultural world of the city
- art, music, and literature. This education through exposure continued
as he moved back and forth between the creative communities of California
and New York. Then he was off to Europe for a period, with Paris being
the last place before he returned to the United States in the early 1960's.
In 1964, Mr. Hudson decided to seek academic credentials in order to teach
at the collegiate level. To achieve that objective he entered the School
of Art and Architecture at Yale University. Gary Hudson received both the
B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Yale in 1966. His academic career consisted
of appointments as an instructor at Yale University; Instructor, Southwestern
College; Assistant Professor, University of California, San Diego; and
a one year appointment in 1974 as Professor at Yale University. His academic
pursuits subsided as his paintings began to be appreciated through a series
of one man and group shows in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Among the
first one man exhibitions were those at the La Jolla Museum of Fine Arts,
La Jolla, CA in 1969 and two shows at the Reese Paley Gallery, Soho, New
York in 1970 and 1972. Perhaps one of the most important events for Mr.
Hudson was the selection of his acrylic Red Rim for the Whitney Museum
of American Art, Annual Painting Exhibition, 1969-70. In rapid succession,
his works were included in a number of important shows, including the Aldrich
Museum of Contemporary Art, "Lyrical Abstractions," April, 1970; "American
Painting 1970," Indianapolis Museum, Wichita Museum, and Cleveland Museum,
1970; "Out of Sight" Museum of Fine Art, San Diego, California, 1972; Four
Painters, Berthot, Hudson, Whitten, Quaytman, Poidexter Gallery, New York,
1973; Monumental Paintings of the 60's, San Diego Museum of Fine Art, California,
1974; and 34th Biennial Exhibition of Contemportary American Painting,
Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C., 1975. Vassar College of Art Gallery,
Poughkeepsie, New York, 1976 was the site of another one man show during
this period. Gary Hudson was among a group of artists in the 1960's and
1970's who were identified as "lyrical abstractionist" painters. The characterization
developed from the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition of April,
1970. Peter Schjeldahl in a New York Times, December 12, 1971 review of
Hudson's Resse Paley Gallery one man show identifies Hudson as a "lyrical"
artist and says "Hudson is one of the many gifted young painters who have
rebelled in recent years against the former hegemony of geometric and color-field
abstraction, turning their hands to more eclectic techniques and effects."
After living and working in New York for many years, Gary and Christie
Hudson moved south to Jefferson, GA in 1988 in search of less harsh winters
and new inspirations. He immediately set up a studio and returned to painting.
In 2001 he moved to Madison, GA. A recent one man show of Gary Hudson's
paintings was "Passionate Abstractions", Brenau University Galleries, Gainesville,
GA, June-September, 2002. The Swan Coach House Gallery did an exhibition,
"Celebrating the Abundance of Color, Six Georgia Abstract Painters," April-June,
2009. Prior to his death, Gary Hudson had agreed to exhibit at the Madison
Morgan Cultural Center in Madison, GA a new series of paintings he was
producing. The exhibition will be held and will be titled Lyrical Abstractions,
Works by Gary Hudson, 1936-2009. The exhibition will be April 16, 2010
through July 9, 2010. The opening of the exhibition on April 16 will be
a special celebration of the life of Gary Hudson and a memorial service
for him. The celebration will be open to his friends and those who admire
his artistic talents. Gary Hudson's paintings are in the collections of
the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; San Diego Museum of Fine
Arts, San Diego, CA; Republic Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa; Greenville
County Museum of Art, Greenville, SC; Worchester Museum, Worcester, MA;
and in numerous private collections in New York, Chicago, Seattle, San
Diego, Atlanta, Athens, and Madison, GA. William U. Eiland, Director of
the Georgia Museum of Art, Athens, Georgia said of Gary Hudson in his essay
in the catalog of the Brenau Exhibit, "His is an austere aesthetic, and
he has chosen the most difficult means of expressing it, through images
abstracted from memory. His works of art conjure personal but universal
realms where paint dances to the music of an otherworldly, spiritual light."
Although not of the same intensity as his love of painting, Gary Hudson
was a strong advocate of historic preservation. He practiced preservation
in the numerous buildings he bought, restored and revitalized for personal
and business use by others. He was head of the Historic Preservation Commission
in Kingston, NY and helped lead the community to put 400 houses back on
the tax rolls through renovation. When he moved to Georgia in 1988 he bought
a Victorian house and renovated it as a residence and a studio for his
wife, Christie, who is a custom clothing designer. He repeated the process
when he and Christie bought an old hardware/furniture store in Madison,
GA which housed their residential loft, his art studio, and her studio.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16,
2009, at the Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson,
GA (phone 706-367-8072). Donations in Gary Hudson's name may be made to
the Madison Morgan Cultural Center, 434 South Main St., Madison, GA 30650.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 13, 2009
JERONIMO Michael
33, of E. 8th St., Elmira Heights, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009,
at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1976 in Summertown,
TN, the son of Claudious Greenfield and Angela Jeronimo. Michael is a veteran
of the U.S. Marines and was employed by Schweizer Aircraft Corp. in Elmira,
NY. Michael is survived by his mother, Angela Jeronimo; father, Claudious
Greenfield; son, Noah; fiancée, Shelby Ames; sisters, Tamica, Tanya
and Tarsha Greenfield; also survived by Don and Emma Jackson; brothers,
Brian, Don, Jr. and Glen Jackson. He was predeceased by grandmothers, Orine
Didwell and Agatha Jeronimo. The family will receive friends at the Anawim
Community Center, 122 E. 1st St., Corning, on Sunday, November 29, 2009,
from 3 until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on
Monday, November 30, 2009, at St. Mary's Church, 155 State St., Corning.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Acly-Stover Funeral
Home is entrusted with arrangements. Published in Star-Gazette on
November 27, 2009
JONES - Services were held Wednesday for Benjamin Jones, 64, of Indiana, a former resident of Arnot who died at his home on Sunday Nov. 18, 1962. Mr. Jones formerly operated a grocery store in Blossburg for several years. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Jones; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Pequignot, also of Indiana; two sons, Donald of Reading, and Robert of Ohio; a brother, Thomas Jones of Indiana; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services and burial were held in Indiana. - Mansfield Advertiser, December 5, 1962
KARHAN - CRAWFORD, Mary Jo (Karhan)
48, of Omaha, NE, unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Born March
19, 1961 in Elmira. Predeceased by her father, Leo Karhan. Survived by
her mother, Anne (Serosky) Karhan; brothers, William (Nancy) Karhan, Ashburnham,
MA and James of Elmira; sisters, Jean (Cliff) Folk of Millerton, PA, Dorothy
(John) Burge of Elmira, Elizabeth (James) Wheaton of Clayton, NY. Also
surviving are many nieces and nephews. Mary Jo is survived by her loving
husband, James Crawford; and stepson, Mitchell of Omaha, NE. The family
will have a private service at a later date at St. Mary's Church.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 10, 2009
KNAPP Laverne Edward I. "Ed" (Knappy)
Formerly of Pauline Ave. Pine City, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Born on August 9, 1930 in Schenectady, NY. He is the son of the late Ernest
L. and Hazel Reed Knapp. He was employed at American LaFrance for 37 years
and then by ABB Traction. He enjoyed resorting his 1928 Model T Dord. He
was a talented carpenter and built his home. Ed was a devoted and loving
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ed is predeceased by
his wife, Anna L. KnappTaylor; daughter,Deborah Golightly; two sisters
and ten brothers. Ed is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Allen W.)
Sick, FL; Mary (Bob) Austin, RI; Lora (John) Roupp, Elmira Heights; Michelle
(Joe) McGovern, RI; and son, Laverne E. Knapp II and his fiancé,
Yvonne Palmer, Lowman; brother, John A. Knapp, Wellsburg; sisters-in-law,
Ida Knapp, Rochester; Ruth Knapp, Millerton, PA; Rheubenna Knapp, Canisteo;
Carol Knapp, Elmira Heights; several grandchildren, great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and cousins. A very close and loyal friend, Robert McDermott,
East Smithfield, PA. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday December 6, 2009
between the hours of 2-4 pm. Funeral services will follow the visitation
at 4:15 pm. The family would like to thank the staff at the Chemung County
Nursing Facility 6th floor and Arnot-Ogden Medical Center 3rd and 4th floor
for his care. Published in Star-Gazette from December 3 to December
4, 2009
KOZLOWSKI - KRASZEWSKI, Violet "Vi"
Age 89, of Elmira, NY, died peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility in Elmira and went home on Monday, December 7, 2009. Violet was
born on February 26, 1920 in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and
Basia (Gubernat) Kozlowski. Violet moved to Elmira with her family in 1933.
In 1941 she and her father bought a farm outside of Elmira. During WWII
Violet worked at the Eclipse Plant and received an award for perfect work.
She enjoyed dancing, especially at Rorick's Glen. In 1946 Violet married
Leon Kraszewski. Violet and Leon held down many jobs, along with running
the farm. From 1954-1967, Vi owned and operated Vi's Inn on Davis St.,
in Elmira and was well known for her potato salad, pizza and Friday fish
fries. Violet was a waitress at several local restaurants, including Lib's
Supper Club, and she cooked at Vic's Diner in Elmira. She also worked at
Notre Dame High School's cafeteria, Artistic Greetings, and ran the Sip'
N' Snack Shack in Elmira. After her retirement, Vi earned her High School
GED and rummaged at yard sales with her sister, Stella. She enjoyed watching
cooking, travel and game shows, especially "The Price Is Right"; and feeding
the neighborhood birds and squirrels. In her last year and a half, while
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Violet enjoyed joking with staff,
going to physical therapy and exercise class, and winning at bingo. She
will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her
son, Leon and special daughter-in-law, Karen (Van Sickle) Kraszewski and
their children, Jessica, Andrew and Stephen Kraszewski; daughter, Agnes
Reed and her son, Joshua Kraszewski; and many nieces and nephews. Violet
was predeceased by her husband, Leon in 2005, along with sisters, Victoria
Morse, Stella Niekras and Mildred Webster, and brothers, Robert, Julius
and Emil Kozlowski. The family would like to thank the 5th Floor staff
and the support staff at CCNF for their compassionate care and support
for Vi. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Violet's name to the
charity of one's choice. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday,
December 12, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will be at the convenience
of the family. Published in Star-Gazette on December 10, 2009
KRUGMAN Thomas A.
Age 48, of Painted Post, New York, formerly of Munday, West Virginia,
died November 27, 2009 in Grantsville with his family at his side following
an extended illness. He was born in Elyria, Ohio, March 31, 1961 and was
a son of the late Norman and Betty Maze Krugman. He was a graduate of West
Virginia University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Tom was a Project Manager in the Green Lazer Division of Corning, Incorporated
of Corning, New York. He was a former Mechanical Engineer at Corning Consumer
Products Division of Corning, Incorporated in Charleroi, Pennsylvania,
as well as for Anchor Hocking Glass Company of Lancaster, Ohio. Tom was
a devoted and loving husband and father who truly cherished the time he
shared with his family. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda L. Stump Krugman,
two sons, Zachary and Ethan and one daughter, Emily, all of Painted Post,
New York; one brother, Mark (Heather) Krugman of Little Hocking, Ohio;
three sisters, Gail Krugman of Grantsville, Marsha Krugman of Pennsboro
and Linda Mackey of Lexington, Kentucky; his maternal grandmother, Nona
Maze of Columbus, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and their families;
and faithful golden retriever and companion, Cooper. Funeral services will
be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville. Rev.
William Law and Rev. Roger G. McKee will officiate. Interment will be in
the Maze Cemetery at Munday. Friends may call at the funeral home from
6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Published in Star-Gazette on December 1,
2009
KUJAWSKI - KAMAS, Josephine (Kujawski)
Was accepted into God's loving arms November 29, 2009. She is predeceased
by her husband, Max; her daughter, Elizabeth Gath; parents, Tekla and Charles
Kujawski; her brothers, Rev. Leonard and Edward Kujawski. Josephine is
survived by her children, Dorothy (Robert) Smith, Charles (Kathleen) Kamas,
Linda Nerges, Joanne (George) Juzwiak; grandchildren, Charles (Elizabeth)
Smith, Rebecca (Christopher) Griffith, Kenneth (Amy) Kamas, Mark Kamas,
Rachel (Brent) Housel, Holly (Charles) Upchurch, Sarah Nerges, Joseph Juzwiak
(and fiancée, Nicole Pengsen), Daniel Juzwiak; her brother, Casmir
(Louise) Kujawski; and sister, Pauline Agostinelli; eleven great-grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Josephine was the secretary for
St. Stanislaus Parish for over 25 years. She was an active member of St.
Stanislaus Parish, working on many events. Josephine was a member of the
Society's and committees of St. Stanislaus Parish. Josephine had a great
love for singing in the choirs. Friends may call Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at
the RICHARD L. FELERSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 570 Kings Highway South at
Titus Ave. Family and friends are invited to St. Stanislaus Church Thursday
morning at 9:30, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Polyphonic & Resurrection Choirs or the Memorial Fund of St. Stanislaus
Church. Published in Star-Gazette on December 1, 2009
LAMB - Mr. Charlie Lamb died Sept. 24, 1963. Survived by wife, Mrs. Charlie Lamb [shameful excuse for a name] of Scranton, PA; sister, Mrs. Evelyn Swan, Clark's Summit, PA; nephew, Arthur Swan, Laredo, Texas; niece, Hazel G. Green, Lyons, NY. All are formerly from Mansfield, PA. Other nieces who survive are Mrs. Unita Graves, Burdett, NY, Mrs. Christine Graves, Elmira, NY and Mrs. Thelma Graves, Tioga Center, NY. - Mansfield Advertiser, Sept. 1963
LANG - Edward J. "Roger" Lang, 62, of Overton Road, Dushore, Pa., died at his home on Friday, Dec. 04, 2009. Ed was born on Jan. 15, 1947, a son of the late Joseph M. and Dorothy A. McMAHON Lang of Mildred, Pa. He graduated from the Sullivan County High School, a member of the class of 1966. He married the former Ronna M. NICK of Brookville, Pa., on March 18, 1989. Ed worked as a truck driver for PennDOT, from which he retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, Pa., and a member of PARSE. Surviving are: spouse Ronna Lang, at home; son and daughter-in-law Rodger A. and Tara Lang of Duryea, Pa.; brother Joseph T. Lang of Mildred, Pa.; grandson Darrian J. Lang; aunt Beatrice Lang of Dushore, Pa.; and numerous cousins. A transferal service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., and will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, his pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home. The family will provide the flowers and ask that memorials be sent to St. Francis of Assisi Church, P.O. Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614. 06 Dec. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
MATHERS - FITCH, Joanne Mathers
Age 46 of Odessa, NY, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and a
woman beloved by many, died on Sunday, December 6, 2009 after a long battle
with cancer. Her loving and devoted husband, Mark A. Fitch, loving daughter,
Cassie Fitch of Odessa, NY and father, Robert Mathers Jr. of Corning, NY,
survives Jo. She is also survived by her sisters, Roberta (Daniel) Van
Skiver of Odessa, NY and Karen (Kevin) Kelley of Elmira, NY; brother, Gerald
(Gina) Mathers of Chesapeake, VA and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins. Jo was an Odessa-Montour Hall of Famer with great attributes
in Basketball and Track. She was known for her many hours of volunteering
for the Odessa-Montour Sports Boosters Club which she took much pride in.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling at the Odessa United Methodist
Church, Odessa, NY on Friday December 11, 2009 between the hours of 5 PM
to 7 PM. Her funeral service will be held following visitation at 7 PM.
Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen, NY on Saturday,
December 12, 2009 at 11 AM. Jo's wishes were that in lieu of flowers; please
make a donation to the OMCS or WGCS sports boosters club or to The Odessa
File. Arrangements under the direction of Vedder and Scott Funeral Home.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 9, 2009
MITCHELL Arik E.
Age 35, of Corning, NY, died Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Arik was born on September 26, 1974 in Elmira, NY,
son of Edward and Anita Mitchell. Arik worked for J & J Express out
of Rochester, NY. He loved music and has played in many bands, loved playing
X Box, but most of all loved his daughters. Survivors include his wife,
Amy Mitchell; daughters, Gillian and Gwendolyn Mitchell; parents, Ed and
Anita Mitchell; sisters, Hilary Smith, Heather and Pat Mitchell; brothers,
Adam, Dan and Ed Mitchell; in-laws, Robert and Pat Miller; many nieces
and nephews, along with many friends. Family and friends are invited to
call Wednesday, December 16, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James
D. Barrett Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment
will follow in West Hill Cemetery in Painted Post, NY. In lieu of flowers,
donations for Arik's daughter's education fund can be mailed to Amy Mitchell
at 2287 Butler Court, Lot 25, Corning, NY 14830. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 14, 2009
MORGAN Michael E.
Michael E. Morgan, age 45, of Lindley, died on Tuesday, December 1,
2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on July 16, 1964 in
Wellsboro, PA. Michael was a very loving and caring man. He enjoyed
cooking, gardening, and entertaining. Michael was the General Manager of
the Monkey Barrel Restaurant and was previously the General Manager of
the Holiday Inn in Erwin. He liked to cater weddings and special events.
He owned Medley's Cafe on Market Street in Corning, and liked farming and
horses. He is survived by his husband, Jerry Burlingame of Lindley;
mother, Marlene A. McCall of Elmira; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna
and Joel Daugherty of Elmira Heights and Pamela and Kirk Pepper of Addison;
mother-in-law, Arlene Burlingame of Lindley; best friends, Randy and Jeff;
and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his canine companion,
Strudel. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral
Home, 14 E. Pulteney Street, Corning, on Friday, December 4, 2009 from
5:00 to 7:00 pm, and again on Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Michael's
funeral services will follow there at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Hope
Cemetery in Corning.
OBOURN - Mrs. Elizabeth Obourn Maynard, 49, of Ridley Park, Pa., died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1962. Survived by husband, John W. Maynard; sons, John W. Jr. and David S. at home; brothers, William and Wilbur Obourn of Wellsboro, Herman Obourn of Mansfield, Nicholas Obourn of Corning. Funeral was held at Collins Funeral Home, Galeton on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Robert Fleck officiating. Burial was in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. - Mansfield Advertiser, October 1962
OLVER - C. Wey Olver, a former resident of Mansfield died at his home in Chester, Pa., on October 17, 1962. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Margretta Olver, and nieces, Mrs. Ida Kelly, Mrs. Lou O. Sine and Mrs. Carol Bates. - Mansfield Advertiser, October 1962
PALMER - PAYNE, Catherine Marie (Palmer)
Age 82, formerly of Breesport, NY, died November 26, 2009 at her residence
in Frostproof, FL. She was born July 6, 1927 in Elmira, NY and was the
loving and devoted wife of 59 years to James B. Payne. She was pre-deceased
by her husband and first son James Charles. Surviving children are Carl
Payne, Judith Payne of Corning, Glenn Payne of Horseheads, Gary Payne of
Florida, and Bruce Payne of Horseheads; along with three grandchildren
and great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her kind, and
loving demeanor as both a wonderful wife and mother. No services will be
held. Published in Star-Gazette on November 29, 2009
PASHKOFF William
Age 81, of 1 Cedar St., Watkins Glen, NY, died on Thursday, November
26, 2009, at Schuyler Hospital. William is survived by his many friends
and family at The Arc of Schuyler, as well as his good friend, LeRoy Schroeder.
William will be remembered by his friends as a man whose smile could light
up a room. He was a strong and quiet man who loved coffee and chocolate.
He enjoyed working with his hands and he particularly loved Christmas lights
and the holiday season. Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy
Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009,
from 3 to 6 p.m. His funeral service will be held following visitation.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen will be on December 3,
at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions in William's name may be made to The
Arc of Schuyler Endowment Fund, 203 Twelfth St., Watkins Glen, NY or to
the charity of one's choice. Published in Star-Gazette on December
1, 2009
POTTER Charles Lyman (Bud) Jr.
75, of Valois, NY, passed quietly into the arms of our Lord in the
early hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009, at the home of his
daughter in Maineville, OH and surrounded by many members of his loving
family. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 54 years, Lela
Scaptura Potter; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda Potter and Rick
and Ann Marie Potter of North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo
and Mike Gates of Ohio; grandchildren, Alexandria (Matthew) Oblinsky of
Georgia, Jake, Jaimie, Nikki and Richard Potter of North Carolina, Christine,
Elizabeth and Matthew Gates of Ohio; mother-in-law, Marian Scaptura of
Watkins Glen; sister, Joan (John) O'Mara of Honeoye Falls, NY; and sister-in-law,
Lana Potter of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Potter.
Charles, Bud or Buddy was an ever so wonderful husband, father and grandfather,
a friend to all of those he met and not a cross word could be said of the
way he lived his life and faith. A member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic
Church in Watkins Glen and retired from IBM Corp. after a 37 year career
as an engineer, Bud enjoyed his retirement years golfing with friends,
tennis with cousins, 'projects' around the house and "gorgeous" summer
days with his family on Seneca Lake. Services will be held at St Mary's
of the Lake Catholic Church in Watkins Glen, Monday November 30th, with
visitation prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at the Link, followed by a
funeral mass at 11 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations
be made to St Mary's Catholic Church or to the Hector Volunteer Fire Department.
Published in Star-Gazette on November 28, 2009
RICHARDS Arthur Harris III
Of Narragansett R.I., formerly of Glenmont, N.Y. died November 26,
2009. Raised in Watkins Glen, N.Y., he received a B.S. degree from Rochester
Institute of Technology and doctorate from University of Rochester School
of Medicine and Dentistry. He taught biochemistry at the University of
Dayton was affiliated with the Trover Clinic in Madisonville, K.Y., and
was with the New York State Health Department for 25 years. Lovingly, survived
by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Lader Richards, daughters Roberta (Paul)
and Robyn (Steve), and grandchildren Gabrielle, Nicholas, William, and
Courtney, also survived by a sister Sandra, brother Clayton, and many beloved
nieces and nephews. Funeral services to be held Thursday, Dec. 3 at Burrows
Memorial Chapel-Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles, N.Y. at 1 p.m. Lunch to
follow at Sherwood Inn. Arrangements: by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 1, 2009
ROCKWELL - MARTELLI, Bernice M.
Age 85, formerly of E. Miller Street in Elmira, died Tuesday, December
1, 2009 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Bernice was born May 1,
1924 in Waverly, NY, a daughter of Lloyd and Bernice Rockwell. She is predeceased
by her former husband Nicholas Martelli, son Nicholas "Bud" Martelli, twin
sister Beatrice Woodburn, and sister Dorothy White. Bernice is survived
by sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debbie Martelli of North Carolina,
Christopher Martelli of Ithaca, Joseph and Judy Martelli of Johnson City,
TN, Richard and Sandy Martelli of Elmira, Gary and Gail Martelli of Tempe,
AZ; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. After graduating high school
Bernice attended Pratt Unviersity in Brooklyn, NY as an art student. She
was known locally for her landscape and portrait paintings. Bernice had
been an active member of the Arnot Art Museum Art Club. She loved to travel,
enjoying trips to Canada, Europe, and Israel with her longtime friend Roy
Fox. Bernice was a woman of strong religious faith. She had been a member
of Horseheads Christian Fellowship and, later, Faith Tabernacle Church.
Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut
Sts., on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A funeral
service will follow. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Waverly.
Bernice's family thanks the second floor staff at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility for their care and kindness. Published in Star-Gazette on
December 3, 2009
ROGERSON John Thomas Jr.
80, naval officer, lawyer, Foreign Service officer, teacher, mentor,
runner and track coach, town supervisor, actor, director, choir member,
sonneteer, amateur playwright and novelist, beloved husband, father, grandfather,
uncle, brother, died Friday morning, November 27, 2009. Born in Miami,
FL on March 21, 1929, John Rogerson was the eldest of four children of
John Thomas Rogerson, Sr., a veteran Pan American Airways pilot who included
among his passengers Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Al Jolson and Humphrey
Bogart, and had barnstormed in Cuba, and Barbara Kendall Rogerson, a family
friend of aviation pioneer Glenn H. Curtiss. John, or Jack, as he was known
to many family members, grew up in Miami Springs and spent summers on Keuka
Lake, NY. Rogerson graduated from Miami Senior High School and received
both his B.A. and his J.D. (law degree) from the University of Florida
and was a member of Beta Theta Pi and Florida Blue Key. After law school,
he joined the Navy as an Air Intelligence Officer and, as part of his tour
of duty, spent six months in the Mediterranean aboard the USS Roosevelt
with Fighter Squadron 13 during the Korean War. A Lieutenant Senior Grade
when he left the Navy, he practiced law briefly, then took the Foreign
Service exam - and was one of only two people from the State of Florida
accepted into the program. He trained in Washington, DC, and served two
tours at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran, as a Protocol Officer and
in the political section, followed by a tour at the Consulate General in
Monterrey, Mexico. He was fluent in both Farsi and Spanish. While in Iran,
two experiences foreshadowed two future passions and professions: he taught
an English class at Tehran University and he caught the acting bug and
was active in the Little Theater of Tehran. In 1965, he left the Foreign
Service and moved to Keuka Lake, winterized a family lakeside cottage,
and began what would arguably be his most rewarding career: as a teacher
and mentor. He first taught English at Alfred University and then in Hornell
before moving to Hammondsport Central School, where he spent many happy
years teaching English and Spanish, coaching track, mentoring students
and running the drama club. Along the way, he was elected Wayne Town Supervisor
and, later, Town Justice. Drama club paved the way to Keuka Lake Players,
a community theater group based in Hammondsport that Rogerson helped form.
He was a charter member, served on the Board of Trustees, and fulfilled
his passion for theater by acting in, directing and mentoring many productions
over the past 22 years. As a child, he was a gifted cartoonist who created
his own comic strips, and an avid reader, especially of adventure and fantasy.
Childhood favorites included the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, Edgar Rice
Burroughs' stories about Tarzan and John Carter of Mars, and Rafael Sabatini's
swashbucklers; a recent favorite was Harry Potter. He also enjoyed biographies
and history, both historical and fictional, and was an enthusiastic fan
of Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander series. He wrote sonnets and
was currently working on a Celtic play and novel, "Brianna." He loved movies
- his extensive video and DVD collection included silent and animated films,
comedies, action, dramas, musicals, westerns, historical, foreign language,
and BBC adaptations - and for many years he organized the monthly movie
nights at his church. Music was a running theme throughout John Rogerson's
life. He played harmonica and piano. He sang in the church choir. His musical
tastes ranged from classical to Irish ballads, swing to Broadway, spiritual
to country. He listened to Enrico Caruso, Irish tenor John McCormack, Bing
Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Paul
Robson and Willie Nelson, to name a few favorites. A world traveler, sophisticated,
well-read, highly intelligent, John Rogerson was at heart a small-town
boy with a big imagination, at his happiest mentoring a student, discussing
a movie, listening to music, tinkering with his writings. He is survived
by his wife, Joan Tillman Rogerson; his former wife, Priscilla P. Rogerson;
his children, Priscilla Kathleen Rogerson, John Thomas Rogerson III (Leah),
Barbara Peiker (Henry) and Susan Pondish (Christopher); his granddaughter,
Tegan Rein; his brother, Thomas Rogerson (Arlene); his sister, Alice Barker;
his nieces, Lisa Bartlett (Marc Mason), Patricia Giles and Lori Sheldon;
and his step-grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron and Adam Prom. Calling hours
are Sunday, November 29, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the LaMarche Funeral
Home, 35 Main Street, Hammondsport, NY. Funeral services will take place
Monday, November 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church, Hammondsport,
NY, the Rev. Sandra Curtis officiating. Interment will be immediately following
at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Following the cemetery services, all are
invited back to the church for a light meal. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to: St. James Episcopal Church, the Curtiss Museum, or the
Keuka Lake Players. Published in Star-Gazette on November 29, 2009
SCHMOLL - Lillian VanNest, 78, of Largo, Fla., died on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. She was born in Carverton, Pa., the daughter of the late Allen F. and Marjorie SAXE Schmoll. In 1934, Lillian moved with her family to Durell, Pa., where she became a vital partner in the operation of her family's Rolling Acres Farm and developed a passion for horseback riding. Lillian was a graduate of Towanda High School, Class of 1949. On Sept. 30, 1950, Lillian and James William VanNest of Standing Stone, Pa., were married at the Schmoll Family Rolling Acres Farm. She was employed by DuPont de Nemours in Towanda, Pa., where she worked until retirement. Lillian and "Bill" enjoyed traveling together and soon settled in Largo, Fla., where she was an active member of Largo United Methodist Church and a volunteer for Suncoast Hospice. Surviving are: husband William "Bill" VanNest; daughter Debra VanNest Cole, her husband Norman, and their sons Kirk and Kyle Cole of Largo; son Robert VanNest, his wife Wendy Kelly VanNest, and their sons Sam and Ben of Easton, Md.; nieces Mary S. (Ralph) Martin of Towanda, Pa., and Margaret S. Brecher of Monroeton, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Rachel W. Durand of Durell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: her parents; brothers Amos S. Schmoll in 1964 and Allen Schmoll in 2008; and by her niece, Sylvania Schmoll Holder in 2004. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Oak Manor Senior Living Community Club house in Largo, Fla., with Eric McCrae officiating. A memorial service and burial will take place in Pennsylvania at the Standing Stone United Methodist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to Standing Stone United Methodist Church, in memory of Lillian. 14 August 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
SCHOONOVER - James “Jack” Schoonover, age 84, died on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at home. He was born on July 7, 1925 in Nelson, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Mansel and Minnie Schoonover Gardner. Jack and his wife, Wilma, have been together for 55 years. He worked for the City of Corning for many years and later worked at Hope Cemetery in Corning. Jack is survived by his wife, Wilma Youngs Schoonover, daughters, Elizabeth (Jesse) Bolt of Lawrenceville, Violet Fail of Plaston, GA, and Linda (David) VanDusen of Bath, sons, James (Kelly Babcock) Schoonover, Larry (Sabrina) Schoonover, and Randy (Ann) Schoonover all of Bath, daughter-in-law, Tina Schoonover of Bath, sister, Katherine (Frank) Ameigh of Seneca Falls, brother: Robert (Mary) Gardner of Bath, special niece (daughter), Arloine Cook of Corning, and numerous grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 am at the South Corning Fire Hall in South Corning. Burial will take place at Hedgesville Cemetery in Hedgesville, NY at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Carpenter’s Funeral Home.
SEELY - ISZARD Vieva
Age 70, of Elmira, whose proper name was Vieva Woodworth Seely Luce
Austin Iszard, died at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Vieva was
born April 16, 1939, a daughter of the late John Madison Seely, Sr. and
Julia Dow Seeley Luce. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by
her brother Baird L. Seely, and Torry J. Luce, who adopted her. Vieva is
survived by her dear husband Robert F. Iszard; daughters and sons-in-law,
Cathryn and John Maczko of Vestal, NY, with children, Julia, Jack, and
Thomas; Amy and Christopher Pietrofesa of Elizabeth, CO, with "special
grandson" Bear; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Patrick Kane
of Horseheads; brothers and sister-in-law, John S. and Joanne Luce of Elmira,
the "pillars of the family", Dr. T. James Luce, with Marvin Mandlebaum,
of Tinton Falls, NJ; step-children, Robert F. Iszard, with wife Martha,
of Glenora, NY, Karen E. Brinton, with husband Buck, of Towson, MD, Barbara
I. Hislop of Horseheads; several step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren;
extra special niece Molly Bailey; along with other nieces and nephews.
Also surviving are former husband, and good friend, Louis W. Austin, very
special friends, Mary Booth Roberts, her life long friend, Pam and Fred
Seither, Alberta Mase, and Susie Smith. Vieva was a life long member of
Grace Episcopal Church, where she was active in the Altar Guild. She was
also a long time volunteer at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, where Sue VanSickle
gave her a place and an opportunity to serve, which enriched Vieva's life.
Friends are invited to a Requiem Mass, for Vieva, on Friday, December 11,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, with Reverend Father Donald
Matthews presiding. The family will provide flowers. Donations in Vieva's
memory may be directed to either, Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Avenue,
Elmira, NY 14905, Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, 104 Home Ave.,
Alexandria VA 22301, or Grace Episcopal Church, 375 W. Church Street, Elmira,
NY 14901. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 8, 2009
SEELYE Suzanne Marie
Suzanne Marie Seelye, a lifelong and well-known resident of Canton,
died Tuesday morning, December 1st, 2009, at Williamsport Hospital following
a lifelong battle with diabetes. She was 50 years of age. Suzie was born
August 21st, 1959 in Sayre, PA, one of three children in the family of
the late Herman A. and Elizabeth (Rumsey) Seelye. She graduated Canton
Area High School with the Class of 1976 and continued her education at
Mansfield University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education, a Reading Specialist certificate and eventually a Master of
Science degree in Education. After brief stints at the Troy, Wellsboro
and Lock Haven school districts, Suzie settled in as a teacher at Canton
Elementary School. An extremely dedicated educator, Suzie could be found
nightly and on weekends in her classroom, preparing for the students she
adored. In addition, she was actively involved with the Canton Area Education
Association, serving two terms as President. Suzie was a member of the
Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) in Canton, where she served many
years as Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. You could frequently
find her at the Rialto Theater enjoying a film with her dear friends. She
also enjoyed board games and was a collector of clowns and bears. Suzie
is survived by her brothers, Carl (and Ann) Seelye of York and Gary (and
Mary) Seelye of Brownsville, PA; nieces, Jill (and Brett) Cowan and Bethany
Seelye; nephews, Joel (and Amanda) Seelye, Craig (and Kara) Seelye, Joshua
Seelye and Nathan Seelye; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 4th, at Morse &
Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. A celebration of Suzie's
life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Bonnie
Browning officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be
directed to the Green Free Library, 14 N. Center St.; the Church of Christ
(Disciples of Christ), 40 N. Minnequa Ave., (both in Canton) 17724; or
the American Diabetes Association , PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 33212.
Published in Star-Gazette on December 3, 2009
SEVERANCE - ISABEL CAREY (SEVERANCE)
Isabel Severance Carey, 95, of Zephyrhills Fla., formerly from Canton,
died in her home Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. She is survived by step-daughter,
June Harden of Mansfield; step-son, Kenneth (Patricia) Carey of Mansfield;
several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Seymour
Carey; her son, Carl Dell; step-daughter, Mary Ellen Terry and step-son,
James Carey. Buriel was made in Dade City, Fla. with a memorial service
in Zephyrhills, Fla. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from November
30 to December 8, 2009
SHEETS Leon Owen
Of Millport, NY - Was born July 17, 1930 in Muncy, PA, the son of the
late Owen and Hazel Sheets, died peacefully at his home on Friday, November
27, 2009, at the age of 79. His sisters, Rachel (Joe) Hutter, Gladys (Lawrence)
Shaw and Marie (Richard) Purvis also predeceased him. Leon is survived
by his beloved children, Linda Getz of Denver, CO, Edward (Gale) Sheets,
Suzanne Christian, Sherri Sheets, Penny (Alvin) Roberts, Sandy Coleman,
Victoria (William) Payne, Paula Durgin and Brenda Sheets, all of Elmira,
NY; brother, Richard (Donna) Sheets of Cocoa, FL; sisters, Doris Stone
and Shirley Rarick, both of Troy, PA; along with 20 grandchildren, numerous
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In 1990, Leon retired
from Schweizer Aircraft Corp. after 28 years of dedicated service. He was
an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. At his request, there
will be no be prior services. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc, 1050 Pennslvannia Ave, Elmira New York. Published
in Star-Gazette on December 1, 2009
STAGE - ABIGAIL ESAIAS (1986-2009)
Abigail Esaias 23, of Troy, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 7,
2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health.
Abigail R. "Abby" or "Abs," as she was known by family and friends, was
born Oct. 29, 1986, in Elmira, N.Y. She was a daughter of George II and
Diana Leonard Stage. Abby was a graduate of Pennsylvania High School and
later received certification from Penn Foster as a Para-Legal. Abby's life
encompassed the love she shared for her family, especially her three year
old son Dylan. She loved family outings, traveling and camping, Tanglewood
near Covington was always a favorite. She was a talented young woman who
enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking and reading to her son. Shopping trips
and "the girl's day out" were very special times for Abs. She was a member
of the North Union Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Surviving
is her beloved husband, Robert "Rob" Esaias of Troy; a son, Dylan Tyler
Esaias at home; stepdaughters, Ashley Esaias of Troy, Kaitlynn Esaias of
Canton; her parents, George II and Diana Stage of Mansfield; a grandmother,
Anna "Doris Jackson Stage of Tennessee; a brother, George Stage III; a
sister Samantha Stage, both of Mansfield; father and mother-in-law, Robert
and Mickey Esaias of Troy; uncles and aunts, James (Sandy) Stage of Tioga,
Richard (Alice) Stage of Horseheads, N.Y., Mary Ann (Pete) Sundin of Tennessee,
Joanne Stoddard of Waverly, Judy (Bruce) Smith, Roxanne (Michael) Bobby
all of Elmira, N.Y.; brother in law, Sean (Tamie) Esaias; a sister-in-law,
Kasey Esaias all of Troy; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded
in death by her grandparents on both the Stage and Leonard families. A
memorial service and celebration of Abigail's life will be held at 11 a.m.
on Friday, Dec. 11, at the North Union Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ)
with her pastor, the Rev. Duane Taylor, officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will provide flowers and request your consideration of a memorial
directed to the Guthrie Federal Credit Union, 163 Canton St., Troy, Pa.
16947 in trust for Abby's son, Dylan's college education. The Pepper
Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from December 8 to December 15, 2009
THOMPSON Florence
Wellsboro Agitator - January 14, 1931
Middlebury Center, Jan. 7 - Mrs. Florence Thompson Layton, of Watkins,
N.Y., while coasting with her small brothers on Steuben Street in Watkins,
was fatally inujured. She was on the sled alone at the time and no
one saw the accident. The sled left the road, jumped into the ditch
and threw her head first into a stonepile. Her skull was fractured
in two places. She was well known in Middlebury and Wellsboro and
was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was always ready to
lend a hand to help others. She is survived by her mother and step-father,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hazen, of Sherman, N.Y.; her father and step-mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Thompson, of Watkins; two brothers, Joseph, of Wayne,
N.Y., and Jessie, of Sherman; her aged grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
Brown, of Middlebury, R. D. 1, and her husband, Lynn Layton, and several
uncles and aunts. She was born August 21, 1910, in Middlebury, where
she lived untl her parents moved to Bradford. About three years ago
she was married to Lynn Layton, of Bradford. After the accident she
was rushed to the Good Shepherd hospital at Montour Falls but she never
regained consciousness.
TUCKMAN - Samson G. Tuckman, 66, of Pearl Street, Wellsboro,
died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.
He was the husband of Marion Katzman Tuckman whom he married May 5,
1965. Samson was born Jan. 14, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the
late Victor and Sally Horowitz Tuckman. He received an associates degree
in textile technology and was a construction supervisor for various construction
firms in the building industry, retiring in 2006. He was a very avid stamp
collector with an extensive collection. Surviving are his wife, Marion;
nephews, Scott Tuckman of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Brian Tuckman of Las Vegas,
Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ray Tuckman.
If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to a charity of ones choice.
Burial will be made in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, N.Y. Arrangements
by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St.,
Wellsboro. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from December 6 to December
15, 2009
TROWBRIDGE - MATTESON, Cheryl T.
Age 62, of Tioga, PA, died December 5, 2009, at home. She was born
May 12, 1947, in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle Smith Trowbridge.
Cheryl was a retired teacher at Williamson Jr. Sr. High School and a member
of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA. Cheryl is survived
by her husband of 42 years, Carl; her mother, Myrtle Trowbridge Kennedy
of Burlington, PA; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Karen Matteson
of Corning, NY; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Gary Tas of Painted
Post, NY, Kelly and Roger Sherman of Covington, PA; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Robert and Mary Lee Trowbridge of Wellsboro, PA, Donald and Brenda Trowbridge
of Blossburg, PA; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held
for Cheryl at Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA, on January
9, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Please omit
flowers. Memorial contributions in Cheryl's memory may be made to the Memorial
Fund at Calvary United Methodist Church, PO Box 237, Lawrenceville, PA
16929. Published in Star-Gazette on December 7, 2009
WAKEFIELD - PATRICIA FORD (WAKEFIELD)
Patricia Wakefield Ford, 58, of Wellsboro and formerly of Quakertown,
died on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,
Wellsboro.
Patricia was born on June 28, 1951, in Albany, N.Y., the daughter of
Edward L. and Shirley Kinsey Ford. A graduate of Quakertown High
School, Patricia was a licensed practical nurse. She loved animals, especially
horses, dogs and cats. Her family meant a lot to her and was a source of
great strength through trying times. Patricia is survived by two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward N. and Barbara Ford of Coopersburg,
Robert H. and Geralyn Ford of Allentown; one sister and brother-in-law,
Eleanor F. and Dennis A. Hallman of Quakertown; one nephew, Kevin E. Hallman
and one niece, Melissa S. Ford. A memorial service will be held on Dec.
19, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Yerger Building, Erie and
Hellertown Ave., Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
in Patricia's name to the Pennsylvania SPCA, Mansfield Road, Route 6, Wellsboro,
Pa. 16901 or the Lion's Eye Bank of NE PA. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC
637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from
December 1 to December 8, 2009
WALLING - BAUER, Isabelle "Billie" (Walling, Carpenter)
Of Elmira, NY, died Friday, December 4th, 2009. "Billie" was born to
Floyd and Cleda (Gregory) Walling September 13, 1915 in East Corning, NY.
She was predeceased by husbands, Harold Carpenter (1958) and Arthur Bauer
(2000). She is survived by children, Sharon Wheeler, FL and Gerald (Dovie)
Carpenter, AZ; stepchildren, the late Arlene (Carl) Mustico and Douglas
(Barbara) Bauer; grandchildren, Becki (Thomas) Iamaio, FL, Bonnie (Wayne)
MacBeth, Laurie (Peter) Johnson, MA, Bethany (Christian) Durys, FL, Karen
Carpenter-Palumbo, Christine (William) Stewart, CHINA, Colleen Carpenter,
Connie Carpenter, NJ, Gerald Carpenter, Nicole (Aric) Howland, and the
late Lanette Price, FL. Also predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
She was a homemaker and later in life she became the second school crossing
guard appointed (1954) in Elmira. "Billie" was a child and dog lover. Family
and friends will be received at Olthof' Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, December 7, 2009, from 1:00 to 3:00
p.m., with Funeral Services there Monday at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Billie's name can be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000,
Boone, NC 28607. Published in Star-Gazette from December 5 to December
6, 2009
WASOWICZ -Mrs. Celia Wetzel, wife of Charles Wetzel of Reading, died Tuesday after a brief illness. She was a former resident of Arnot. Born in Arnot 46 years ago she was the daughter of Walter and Antoinette Stempeck Wasowicz. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Reading. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Dahlgren and Mrs. Marie Kirkendall of Arnot; three brothers, Stanley Wasowicz and Francis Nelcoski of Blossburg, and Daniel Nelcoski of Covington. Funeral services and burial was held in Reading. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 27, 1962
WORDEN Spencer Eugene (Gene)
Age 81, of Castleton, NY, died Friday, November 20th, at Evergreen
Commons, East Greenbush, NY. Locally he was employed by Hankins Container
(1951-1957), Elmira, NY, Corning Packaging Corp, Corning (1957-1967). Friends
and family are invited to call at the First United Methodist Church, 1034
W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY on Wed. Dec. 2, 2009 from 10-11:00 a.m. His
funeral service will follow there at church at the conclusion of calling
hours at 11:00. Suggested memorial donations can be made to the National
Kidney Foundation , the American Heart Association , or the National Stroke
Association. Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads. A complete
notice will appear in Sunday's edition. Published in Star-Gazette
on November 26, 2009
YODER - George D. Yoder, 79, of Covington, died Saturday, Feb.
14, 1970, at the Blossburg State Hospital. A self-employed merchant and
basketmaker, he resided here for the past two years. Born Jan. 24, 1891,
in Fritztown. Mr. Yoder was the son of Adam and Sally Eames Yoder. Surviving
are his wife, Mrs. Iva Schaeffer Yoder; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Houser,
Middletown; two sons, George D. Jr., also of Middletown; and Harold of
Stony Creek; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dick, Tacoma Park, Md., and
Mrs. Betty Seitz of Germany; a step-son, Christian Baum, Pottstown; a sister,
Mrs. Sarah Whitehead of Wellsboro RD6; two brothers, Paul of Reading; Irvin
of Stonersville; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The
funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lutz's, Reading. Burial was in
the Audenbach Cemetery, Reading. The Rev. Robert A. Hoffman, of the Wellsboro
Seventh-day Adventist Church officiated. The Kuhl and Spink Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 19, 1970
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