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ADAMS Milton S. Adams
age 90, of Horseheads died
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Milton was born
in Hornby on September 18, 1920, the son of Clarence R. and Edith (Burnapp)
Adams. His wife, Betty Rhoda-Adams, predeceased him in 1998. He was retired from
the Department Of Defense, in 1980 where he had worked as an Industrial
Specialist. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He is survived by his three
nephews, Robert, Thomas, and John Rowley all of California, and one cousin
Bertram Rhodes of Florida. He is also survived by many close friends and
neighbors. Milton was predeceased by two sisters; Ruth Rowley and Lillian Adams,
and one brother John Adams. A committal service and burial will take place
in Goodsell Cemetery, Hornby on December 8th, 2010 at 11:00 am. Donations in
honor of Milton may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads,
1034 W. Broad St, Horseheads, NY 14845or the Chemung County Humane Society, 2435
State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Star Gazette - December 7, 2010
BELCHER Judy Diane Rude
66, of Montague, died
at St. Clares Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, after an eight-year-long
fight with stage IV breast cancer. Born on Sept. 9, 1944, Judy was raised in
Lafayette, N.J., then lived in Towanda, Pa., from 1978 until moving to Prescott
Valley, Ariz. in 1996, where she lived for two years before returning to
Towanda. She had been a resident of Montague since 2003. Judy was a lifelong
member of Lafayette Federated Church. A 1962 graduate of Newton High School, she
obtained her RN at East Orange Nursing School in 1965 and her Bachelor of
Nursing from Elmira College in 2005. Judy had a long and successful career as a
Maternal Health/Labor & Delivery/Pediatrics Nurse at Newton Memorial Hospital in
Newton, N.J., the Towanda area hospital in Towanda, Pa., and Yavapai County
Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. Judy was predeceased by her husband of 39 years,
Richard Rude, in 2004; Mom and Dad Belcher (Daisy and Sylvester); her father,
Jess Untalasco; her stepfather, Joe Hill; her brother, Fred Belcher; and
brothers-in-law, Richard Mertens, Jr., Bill Decker and John Larsen. She is
survived by her children, Diane Rude of Harleysville, Pa., Kyle and Julie Rude
of Williamsport, Pa., Kevin and Dyan Rude of Sayre, Pa., and Becky and Sheri
Staples of Rochester, N.H. She is also survived by her six loving grandchildren,
Lauren, Connor, Emma, Kaden, Keegan, and Karter; her mother, Helen Hill of
Lafayette, N.J.; her siblings, Sylvester and Shirley Belcher of Rapid City,
S.D., Ida and Mel Carpenter of Lafayette, N.J., Mabel Mertens of Tampa, Fla.,
Edith Decker of Middleburg, Fla., Joan and Ed Green of Lafayette, N.J., Margaret
Larsen of Lafayette, N.J., Ken and Joy Belcher of San Antonio, Texas, Jess and
Gloria Untalasco of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and Keith and Kelley Roberts of
Prescott, Ariz.; her sister-in-law, Grace and Jim Phillips of Towanda, Pa.; her
good friend, Bob Cutler of Sparta, N.J.; and a great number of loving nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the
Lafayette Federated Church, 180 Route 15, Lafayette. Interment will follow in
Branchville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday at the
Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure , 785 Springfield
Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 or the American Cancer Society , 7 Ridgedale Avenue,
Suite 103, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Daily Review - December 3, 2010
BENJAMIN Marian Jean (Benjamin) Barrowcliff
of Calhan, Colo., passed on Nov. 25. She was proceed in death by husband,
Harvey C. Barrowcliff and parents Walter and Ethel (Prymer) Benjamin. A loving
mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by: daughter, Cindy Saldana of
Calhan, Colo.; and sons, Alan of Broomfield, Colo. and Martin of Dublin, Calif.;
siblings, Donald Benjamin, Jim Benjamin, Walter Benjamin, Kay Few and Margene
Hickey. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at
Drennan School House in Ellicott, Colo. Daily Review - December 3, 2010
BENOIT Patricia A. Gillingham
79, of Forest Lake, Pa., died
, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 in Montrose, Pa. Born May 12, 1931, in Middlebury, Vt.,
she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (Sears) Benoit. Patricia loved
her family very much. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, needlepoint and
quilting. The family would like to thank Dr. Rucker and the wonderful caregivers
who were also her friends for all of their kindness and compassion. Survivors
include her husband, Allen Gillingham of Forest Lake, Pa.; daughters and
son-in-law, Susan A. and Kenneth Ross of LeRaysville, Pa., Dawn M. Gillingham of
Forest Lake, Pa.; sons and daughters-in-law, John A. and Sharon Gillingham of
Little Meadows, Pa., Edward J. Gillingham of Forest Lake, Pa., Michael S. and
Cheryl Gillingham of Montrose, Pa., Peter D. Gillingham and Kim Evans, Lawton,
Pa., Harold E. and Lynne Gillingham of Milford, Conn.; 18 grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Arnold Davis of
Ocala, Fla., Nancy and Carl Carleton of Willistown, Vt., Trudy Overland of
Willistown, Vt., Mary and Lynn Root of Colchester, Vt.; brothers and
sisters-in-law, John and Ruby Benoit of Colchester, Vt., Charles and Donna
Benoit of Milton, Vt., Richard and Brenda Benoit of Tallahassee, Fla. Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Morgan; brothers, Maxwell
and George Quigley and William and David Benoit. A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home Inc., Montrose, PA 18801.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service time on Tuesday at the
funeral home. Instead of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to
Montrose Minute Men, P.O. Box 461, Montrose, PA 18801. Towanda Daily Review -
December 5, 2010
BENTON Karen J. Benton Rumsey
Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, Karen J. Benton Rumsey, 64,
died
peacefully on December 2, 2010 surrounded by family. Karen was born on February
2, 1946 in Kew Gardens, New York. She was a 1963 graduate of Athens High School
and retired in 2002 after working many years as a legal secretary. She was
predeceased by her parents Jean E. Larson Benton and John T. Benton and her
sister Beth L. Benton. Karen is survived by her husband of 41 years Ronald,
daughter Marie (Alfred) Mack, son Seth (Danielle) Rumsey and her grandchildren
Nathan, Noah, Nevin Mack, Jared and Krianna Rumsey. She is also survived by
siblings Barbara (Larry) Nichols and Thomas (Karen) Benton, cousins Marjorie
Hall and David Hall, nieces Heather (Jamie) Westbrook, Jennifer (Louis) Judson
III, Jill (Michael) Hines and nephews Luke Nichols, Mark (Jennifer) Benton and
Todd (Elaine) Benton. Karen enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds, taking bus trips
to Canada and within The United States and spending time with her family. She
bowled regularly in two leagues and was a member of the Waverly 600 Club. Karen
bowled in several state and local tournaments and a couple national tournaments.
She was a member of the US Bowling Congress and the Cedar Chapter No. 400 Order
of the Eastern Star. She loved her grandchildren more than anything in the
world. Karen will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her corneas were
donated to The Rochester Eye Bank for the benefit of another person. Friends may
call from 1 - 3 p.m. at 24 Barnes Hill Lockwood on Sunday, December 5th.
Star Gazette - December 3, 2010
BROWN Susie B. Keltz
Susie B. Keltz, age 90, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 1st.
Mrs. Keltz was predecased by her husband, Paul, in 1985. She is survived by her
daughter, Donna Goodwin with whom she resided, son Steven (& Ileana) Keltz,
special grandson Mike Cadek, as well as three additional grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, "daughters" Shirley Mizener and Linda Peckally. Mrs. Keltz
was a member of the Elmira Seventh Day Adventist Church. Calling hours are 1 -3
PM Sunday at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton, Pa. Services
will follow at 3 PM with Pastor Gerald Small officiating. Star Gazette -
December 4, 2010
Susie (Brown) Keltz, 90, formerly of English Hill (Union Twp.), died at Chemung Co. Nursing Center. She was the widow of Paul Keltz. She is survived by her beloved family. Viewing will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton, with funeral services at 3 p.m. Williamsport Sun-Gazette - December 4, 2010
BRUSZEWSKI Clifford D. Bruszewski
78, went to be with his Lord and Savior whom he served faithfully on Monday,
Nov. 29, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital after a long battle with failing
health. Cliff was born in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 1932. Cliff served
in the United States Marine Corps for three years, serving his country in Korea.
For 25 years of his life he was employed by the city of New York Police
Department as an auto mechanic and manager for plant maintenance. Cliff retired
in 1988 and moved to Pennsylvania. Cliff is survived by: his wife of 56 years,
Alice (Eby) Bruszewski; sons Clifford Anthony of Troy, Pa., and Kevin of Center
Reach, N.Y.; and daughter Donna Marie Bruszewski-Tsiknas of Troy, Pa. Cliff was
blessed with seven grandchildren. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at the New Life Church, 299 McMurray Rd., Canton,
Pa. The funeral service to honor Cliff's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3
at the church with his pastor, Rev. Glenn Landis, officiating. The Gerald W.
Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa., has been entrusted
with arrangements. Contributions may be made in Cliff's memory to the New Life
Church, 299 McMurray Road, Canton, PA 17724. Towanda Daily Review -
December 1, 2010
CARPENTER Ralph E. Carpenter
71, of Sayre, Pa., died
on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at home following an extended illness. He was born
May 10, 1939, in Little Falls, N.Y., the son of the late Clarence and Alma Smith
Carpenter. Ralph served in the U.S. Army as an SFC for 20 years, having
served three years in Vietnam. He loved Syracuse and Notre Dame basketball, was
an avid golfer, and enjoyed doing family genealogies. Ralph was a member of
Shepherd Hills CC, Skiff Bower Post No. 1536 VFW, B.P.O.E. Lodge 1148, American
Legion, and Roma Madre Lodge No. 1342 Sons of Italy. He is predeceased by: his
brothers John Claude and Robert Donald Carpenter; and his sisters Bernice June
Zaffarano, Clara Mae Braccini and Eunice Roberta Braccini. Ralph is survived by:
his wife of 52 years, Andrea Elizabeth (Papaleo), at home; two sons and their
wives, Marque Lon and Anne Marie Carpenter of Waverly, N.Y., and Stephan Anthony
and Linda Ann Carpenter of Sayre, Pa.; daughter Monique Leith Carpenter of
Sayre, Pa.; and is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren Christian Everett Kovacs, Tiffany Laurel Kovacs-Dixon,
Juliette Nicole Carpenter, Jessica Lynn Carpenter, Katlyn Catheryne Kovacs,
Kaitlin Alicia Marie Carpenter, Liia Elizabeth Carpenter, Shane William
Carpenter, Keilen James Carpenter, Kylan John Draper Carpenter, Tristan Kenyon
Kovacs, Khloe Capri Kovacs and Tyler Eugene Dixon; and he is also survived by
two sisters, Blanche Arlene Guilboard and Karen Joanne Lorenzoni; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call from 4-6 p.m. on
Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St.,
Athens, Pa. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 6 p.m. with
the Rev. Vincent Langan from Epiphany Parish officiating. Memorial donations may
be made in Ralph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O. Box
1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Towanda Daily Review - December 1, 2010
CHANDLEE Kathleen L. Otruba Andrews
90, of Mansfield, PA, died
December 4, 2010 at Hospicare, Ithaca, NY. She was born May 9, 1920 in
Williamsport, PA, the daughter of Estella P. Chandlee. Kathleen was a retired
Notary and Tag Agent. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and
Karyl Otruba of Mansfield; a daughter, Sue Ellen Stuart of Ithaca, NY; four
grandchildren, Bobbi Lynn White of Mebane, NC, Jason Cole of Ithaca, NY, Victor
Otruba of Mansfield, and Ariel Otruba of Philadelphia, PA; three
great-grandchildren, Marie Cole, Brandon Sailor White and Ashley Grace White.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Otruba in 1967. Kathleen's funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, with Morgan Woodworth
officiating. Burial in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, PA. Memorial
contributions in Kathleen's memory may be made to the Laurel Home Health &
Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.
CLARK David B. Clark
Age 73 of Horseheads, NY died
on Tuesday December 7, 2010 unexpectedly. David was born July 22, 1937 in
Northampton, MA the son of the late Louis and Louise Spencer Clark. He was a
graduate of Northampton High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in
Electrical Engineering from The University of Massachusetts and his Master's
Degree from Syracuse University. He was a veteran serving his country with The
US Air Force from 1959-1963 attaining the rank of Captain. David married his
wife Lorraine Anderson Clark on April 3, 1959 and she pre-deceased him in April
1992 after 33 years of marriage. David was an engineer at Rome Development
Center at Griffiths Air Force Base in Rome, NY and retired as a Supervisory
Electrical Engineer from Rome Laboratory on June 3, 1996. He was a communicant
of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Horseheads, NY. David is survived by his
son and daughter-in-law: Timothy & Kathleen Gannetti Clark of Horseheads, NY;
daughter and son-in-law: Gillian Clark Jewell & Jason Jewell of Horseheads, NY;
seven grandchildren Anthony Rainone of CT, Michael Rainone of Long Island, Emma
Curreri, Elizabeth Curreri, Samantha Jewell, Taylor Jewell, and Anthony Jewell
all of Horseheads, NY; aunt Sophie Clark and several cousins, and a host of
caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday December 11, 2010 from 10
to 11 AM. A Memorial Eucharist Service will be celebrated at St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church 408 South Main Street Horseheads, NY at 11:30 AM following
visiting hours. The Rev. Robert F. Adkins and Rev. Nancy Lane will officiate. A
Memorial Eucharist Service will be celebrated in St. John's Episcopal Church in
Northampton, MA on Thursday December 16, 2010 at a time to be announced. David
will be laid to rest next to his wife Lorraine and his parents in Spring Grove
Cemetery in Northampton, MA where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr.
Clark. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Mr. Clark through memorials to The Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 96280
Washington, D.C. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
COLVIN Bruce E. Colvin
of Baldwinsville, NY., died
on Saturday December 4, 2010 at the age of 62. A longtime resident of Ulster
Park, NY, Bruce worked for IBM for 40 years. A graduate of Case Western Reserve
University and Syracuse University, Bruce was an enthusiastic gun hobbyist and
proud life member of the NRA. In addition, Bruce was a former Eagle Scout,
lifeguard, and an active member of the Amateur Radio Relay League. A dedicated
and highly respected computer programmer, Bruce also enjoyed spending time with
his family, and especially enjoyed playing with his young grandson, Christopher.
Surviving are his daughters, Tara (Michael) Page of Camillus, NY, Charisse
Colvin of Vestal, NY, brothers Kendal (Cynthia) Colvin, Keldon Colvin, Ted
(Karen) Colvin and a sister Candi Banks all of Ohio, a grandson Christopher
Page, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by
his parents, Don and Donna Colvin. He will be dearly missed by all. Quis
custodiet custodies ipsos? Si hoc legers scis nimium eruditionis habes. Services
will be held in Ohio. Contributions may be made in Bruce's memory to the
Longhouse Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2803 Brewerton Rd., Syracuse, NY
13211. Star-Gazette - December 12, 2010
CONOWALL David P. Conowall
62, of Greensboro, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at his home. A private
service will be held for the family and close friends. David was born November
21, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Joseph Conowall and Elizabeth Ann
Breslin Conowall. David was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam where
he became a recipient of the bronze star. He was employed as a consultant in the
travel industry and enjoyed entertainment, especially singing karaoke. Surviving
are his sister Shirley Loftus and husband Bob of Philadelphia, PA, and his
brother, Stephen Conowall and wife Kathy of Jacksonville, FL. Memorials may be
directed to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22538, Oklahoma City, OK
73123-1538. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
COOK Todd L. Cook
Age 41, of Nelson, PA, died
December 4, 2010. He was born October 2, 1969 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of
Claude and Connie Kirk Cook. He was employee of Elkland Borough and active in
the Elkland Little League. He is survived by son, Todd C. (Jacqueline) Cook of
Nelson, PA; daughters, Lisa Cook and Casey Pazlick of Nelson, PA, Samantha Cook
of Elkland, PA; granddaughter, Eva; step granddaughter, Rylee Bir of Germany;
parents, Claude and Connie Cook of Nelson, PA; brothers, Brian (Pamela) Cook of
Elkland, PA, Michael (Lisa) Cook of Elkland, PA; sister, Deanna (Chad) Farman of
Knoxville, PA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may
be made to the Elkland Little League, 101 E. Woodlawn Ave., Elkland, PA 16920.
Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. Star
Gazette - December 7, 2010
CORRELL Mary M. Hudler, 72, of Covington, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mary was born July 20, 1938, a daughter of Harrison and Sally (Markum) Correll. She was a WalMart associate for 10 years before her retirement. Mary enjoyed doing puzzles and playing Yahtzee. Mary is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jimmy Harrison (Christeen) Hudler of Covington, Tommy Allen Hudler of North Carolina, Matthew (Angie) Hudler of Lancaster, Mark Hudler of Covington; 10 grandchildren; four-great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Estacio of Oxford. She was predeceased by a son, Bobby Jo Hudler in September 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. Funeral home obituary.
CRONE Dana Leigh Crone
Age 46, of Elmira, NY, died
on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Alonzo Crone and
Linda (Crone) Bailey; daughters, Darcy Crone and Pamela (James) Peckham;
brother, Frank Crone; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 14th, from
10 to 11 a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
there at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Addison Rural Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Star-Gazette - December 11, 2010
CROWELL Nellie Mae Blodgett
Corning, N.Y. — Nellie Mae Blodgett age 76, of 154 Pritchard Avenue, Corning
died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at home in Corning surrounded by her children
and grandsons. Nellie was born in Riverside, California on July 31, 1934, to
Delbert and Ethel May (Smith) Crowell. She married William Blodgett in
1983 and was preceded in death by him in 2003. She was employed by MWR Exchange
in San Diego, CA, as a supervisor. Nellie was well known for her love of
playing Bingo in Big Flats and Gibson. She is survived by her two
daughters, Debra (Robert) Hooper of Corning and Ethel May Rosenwinkle of Yuma,
AZ; three sons, Cary (Nancy) Johnson of Tulsa, OK, Robert (Marvila) Sharpe of
Mechanicsburg, PA, and Edward Sharpe of Corning; ten grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; great great grandchildren, Keyonna Sutherland and Brayden Gray
Nellie was predeceased by her sister Shirley Holmes. Services will be held
at the convenience of the family at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service in
Corning, NY. Corning Leader - December 3, 2010
CUNNINGHAM Therese Cunningham Miranda
46, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at her home. The daughter of Marjorie
Green Cunningham and the late Joseph E. Cunningham, Therese grew up in Waverly,
NY, moved to Albany, N.Y. in 1985 and to Voorheesville in 2002. She was a
graduate of Waverly High School, received an Associates Degree from Erie
Community College, a Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Buffalo,
where she met her husband, and a Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Albany.
For the past 16 years, she has been employed at Hudson Valley Community College
in Troy, N.Y. where she was a Professor and Senior Clinical Coordinator in the
School of Dental Hygiene and served on the HVCC Academic Senate. Therese
was active in her children's education and enjoyed volunteering at the
Voorheesville schools. She was President of the Friends of Music at the
Voorheesville High School and past Treasurer of the New Scotland Soccer Club.
Therese was the wife of David P. Miranda. Other survivors include her
children, William Miranda, Justina Miranda and Samuel Miranda; and her siblings,
Mary Beth Thomas, Barbara Uihlein, Kathleen O'Connor, Joseph Cunningham, Jr.,
James Cunningham and Michael Cunningham. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at
10 a.m. Friday morning at St. Matthew's Church, Mountainview St., Voorheesville.
Relatives and friends are invited to a service receiving her body at the church
at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Visiting hours will then continue until 7:30 p.m.,
at which time a service of closing prayers and sharing of memories will be
held.. Therese's family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory be made to the Voorheesville Friends of Music, 432
New Salem Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186. Arrangements are by the Reilly &
Son Funeral Home, 9 Voorheesville Ave., Voorheesville, NY. Sayre Morning
Times - December 10, 2010
DACEY James L. Dacey
age 79, died
into eternal rest and heavenly peace November 22, 2010 at the home of his
friend Bob Darling of Penn Yan, NY. He was the son of the late Leo and Ethel
Dacey of Elmira Heights, NY. James was a sergeant in the US Army and later
worked as a radio announcer and engineer for many years. He is survived by his
son, James; and stepdaughters, Alexis and Andrew, whom he loved very much. He is
also survived by his brothers, Leo T. Dacey, Patrick B. Dacey; and sisters,
Colleen Squires and Joyce Shutt. Funeral Services were at Bath National Cemetery
with honors. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
DEWEY Patricia Diane Peck
64, of Lake City, died
unexpectedly Friday, November 26, 2010, from complications after an extended
illness. She was born in Elmira, NY on May 24, 1946, was a graduate of Career
Academy in 1964 in Washington, DC and was a licensed/registered medical
assistant and phlebotomist. Mrs. Peck also was a former employee of Wal-Mart and
Dillards. She worked at Arnot Ogden Hospital and was active in 4-H. Patricia was
preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Dewey; and granddaughter, Brittany
Eddy. Survivors include her husband, Larry of 44 years; son, Aaron (Carrie)
Peck, Endicott, NY; daughter, Diana (Nile) Eddy; mother, Louisa Dewey; brothers,
Ken (Marjorie) Dewey, Bob (Ella) Shelters; four grandchildren, aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews. A memorial service is planned for Monday, December 6, 2010,
at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, SW State Road 47. In lieu
of flowers, the family have requested donations be made to the Pleasant Grove
Methodist Church in memory of Patricia. Final arrangements entrusted to ICS
Cremation & Funeral Home. Star Gazette - December 1, 2010
DeWITT Vincent
On the evening of Wednesday, November 24, 2010, baby Vincent DeWitt, the
infant son of Steve and Rosemarie (Stankiewicz) DeWitt, came into the world at
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, and was taken to his
Heavenly home after a fleeting moment on this earth. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated Thursday, 7:00 pm, December 9 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church in Blossburg. Professional services have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese
Funeral Home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton. Canton Sentinel - December 10,
2010
DILL Irene M. North
73, of Harrison Valley, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2010 in
her home. Born July 28, 1937, in White Hall, MD, she was the daughter of Ralph
Robert and Irene Mae Brown Dill. On November 4, 1954, in Parkton, MD, she
married Jerrold L. North, who survives. She was employed by the Northern Potter
School District for many years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the
Harrison Valley Federated Church, where she served as organist, and the PA
Association of School Retirees, holding many offices. Irene served as Harrison
Township Board of Election Majority Inspector and as a field technician and
Potter County coordinator for the West Nile Virus Project. Surviving besides her
husband, Jerry, are: two sons, Jerrold L. (Monica) North, Jr. and Benjamin Scott
(Cindy) North, both of Harrison Valley; eight grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce Sites of Edgewood, MD, Deborah (James)
Hackler of Felton, PA, April (John) Shimkanin of Ulysses, PA; a brother, William
B. (Mildred) Dill of Stewartstown, PA; a sister-in-law, Esther Dill of New
Freedom, PA; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
predeceased by a granddaughter, Megan North; and a brother Robert Jerry Dill.
Friends may call Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Olney
Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be
held on Monday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ed Collins will officiate. Burial will be in
Whites Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Federated
Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Star-Gazette - December 5, 2010
EDGCOMB Lucille Edgcomb Prutsman
of Nashville, NC formerly of Troupsburg, NY was born June 6, 1925 and
entered heaven on November 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by husband Arnold
Prutsman and granddaughter Angie LaBarron. She is survived by one brother and
one sister, Leslie Edgcomb of Rochester, NY and Miriam Strader of Elmira, NY,
six children: Dan & Beverly Prutsman of Harrisonburg, VA, Clarence & Carol
Christman of Rocky Mount, NC, William & Diane Ross of Lucama, NC, Bruce & Rhoda
Paulhamus of Tioga, PA, Jeff Prutsman of Nashville, NC and Stephen Prutsman of
Fuquay-Varina, NC, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A
memorial service was held on November 28th. Monetary donations may be made to
Autumn Care Of Nash 1210 Eastern Avenue Nashville, NC 27856. Star Gazette
- December 1, 2010 (Daughter of Ivan Willard and Harriet Adelaide Young
Edgcomb)
ELLENBERGER Ryan Ellenberger
of Canton, Pa., died
very unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, he was 26 years old. Born on Nov. 7,
1984, in Sayre, Pa., Ryan Michael was a son of Debriah (Bowling) Ellenberger and
the late Lanny M. Ellenberger. He was a 2004 graduate of Canton High School.
Ryan truly cared about people. Though sometimes private, he overcame many
obstacles in his life. Ryan will be lovingly remembered for his fun-loving
personality and unique warm smile. His passion in life was his love of music and
he played in a band named "One Summer/Tyrants Execution" for a time. Ryan was a
great fan of the Buffalo Bills football team. He also enjoyed watching Mixed
Martial Arts, and in younger years, Professional Wrestling. He was a member of
PPI (Paranormal Phenomena Investigation). Surviving are his mother, Debbie of
Canton; twin brother, Josh Ellenberger; a sister, Monica Ellenberger; and niece,
Aurora Ellenberger, all of Canton; close friends, Archie Vroman, Benny Vroman,
Jay Baumunk and Mike Porter; special cousins, Jamar Aiken and Dixie Aiken; a
special uncle and aunt, Roscoe "Bugs" and Linda Bowling of Canton;
step-grandmother, Nevada Bowling; numerous extended family and dear friends.
Also surviving is his devoted canine companion, Kaylee. Ryan was predeceased by
his father, Lanny on Feb. 24, 2004; grandparents, Merle and Aldine (Snyder)
Ellenberger and Roscoe Sr. and Edith Bowling; an aunt and two uncles, Attie
Campbell, Sam Campbell and Don Bowling. A time of support and remembrance to
honor Ryan's life will be held 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, December 10, at Pepper Funeral
Home, Springbrook Drive in Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations to help the
Ellenberger family may be made to 140 North St. Canton, PA 17724. Towanda Daily
Review - December 9, 2010
FIELDS John Lavern Fields
was born May 21, 1938 in Williamsport, PA. He passed from this life on
Friday, November 26, 2010. John (Jack) Fields graduated from Canton High School
in 1956. He graduated from technical courses for his work. He worked for
the Pennsylvania Railroad as a signalman until 1958, for North Penn Telephone
until 1979 and retired from TDS TELECOM in 2000. He died at his home in Indiana
surrounded by his family. John's wish is to be cremated. A memorial
service will be held at a later time by his family and friends. Surviving are:
his wife, Betty (Baker) Fields; their children: Debra (husband Larry Smith) of
Pennsylvania, Diane (husband Clay Begley) of Kentucky, and David (wife Wanda) of
Indiana; grandchildren: Nicole and Rebecca Smith, Danielle and Jonathon Fields;
great-grandchildren: Kayce, Liam, Kendall, Carlee and Joshua. Also surviving is
Mother-in-law, Norma Baker and niece Earlene (husband Charles Bailey). He also
leaves behind his close friends and his special caregiver "Bear." Mr. Fields was
predeceased by his parents and three brothers, James, Donald and Theodore
Fields. Memorial donations may be made to the Greencastle Christian Church, PO
Box 521, Greencastle, IN 46135. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, IN, is
in charge of arrangements. Canton Sentinel - December 4, 2010
FOREST Robert (Bob) Laurent Forest
beloved father and husband, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in Waverly,
NY. He was 67. Bob was born on April 11th, 1943 in East Hawkesbury, Ontario to
J.G. and Anita Forest; the fourth of five children. He came to Waverly with his
parents in 1958, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Elmira, NY. After
high school he enlisted in the US Navy, serving as radioman aboard the USS
Snohomish County (LST-1126) during the Vietnam War. Following his career in the
Navy, he travelled, from Canada to the Caribbean, alighting briefly in
Tallahassee, Florida in 1968. There he met his future bride, Chongchit
Vacharothayangkura; the couple married in a ceremony in Thailand in 1969, before
settling in Waverly in 1970. They had two children, Paul and John. Bob pursued
many interests during his time in Waverly, spending time as a biblical scholar,
poet, and philosopher. He spent 15 years working with his father & sister at
International Stock Foods, Inc. as a purchasing agent. He is survived by
his wife, two sons, and four siblings, wife, Chongchit of Waverly, NY, son Paul
of Irvine, California, son, John of Waverly, NY, brother Jacques of Salem, OR,
brother André of Binghamton, NY , sister Monique, of Jasper, GA, and brother
Charles, of Prescott, AZ. He is also survived by his daughter in law, Chandra
Forest of Irvine, CA. and granddaughter, Kaelynn Rose Forest, also of Irvine,
CA. A time for gathering with family and friends will be from 1-2 pm,
Monday, December 6, 2010 at Blauvelt Funeral Home, at 625 Broad Street in
Waverly. The celebration of Bob’s life will follow the visitation, with Reverend
Vincent Langan honoring his memory at 2 pm. Funeral Home Obituary
FRENCH Beverly Ruth Stoddard
loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, age 77, died
at her home on Russell Hill Road, Watkins Glen, NY on December 4, 2010 with her
family at her side. She was born in Elmira, NY on July 10, 1933. She is survived
by her husband of 58 years, Harry E Stoddard Sr.; sons, Harry (Nettie) of
Kissimmee, FL and Waterloo, NY, Charles (Lorie) of Watkins Glen, NY; and
daughter, Beverly (Brian) of Mesa, AZ; brother, Richard (Linda) French of
Millport, NY and grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, Francis and Florence
French of Elmira, NY; son, Ivan Stoddard; sister, Emma Oman of Elmira Heights;
brothers, Harold French of CA, Robert French of MO, Erwin French of Canandaigua,
and Edwin French of Elmira, NY. Beverly took care of her family and worked
part-time in the vineyards. Beverly's wishes were no visiting hours, only a
small Memorial Service Tuesday, December 7th, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Beaver
Dams fire house in Beaver Dams, NY. Any donations can be sent to Hospice, 11751
East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Star Gazette - December 6, 2010
FURMAN Amy Jean Jasielonis
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call, you took the hand God
offered you, and quietly left us all... Amy Jean (Furman) Jasielonis, 83, of
Cady Avenue, Nichols, went to her heavenly home and was reunited with her
husband John on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Amy is survived by: her children, Debora
J. (John) Stubecki and Gregory J. (Kim) Jasielonis; her special canine companion
Sheba; brother Graydon (Judy) Furman; sister-in-law Hedwig Markham; and many
nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Amy was born on Feb. 27,
1927, in Endicott, a daughter of the late Crayton J. and Grace P. (Millheim)
Furman. A giving and caring person, Amy will be remembered for sharing
from her heart to so many. She treasured the time spent with her family and
having Sheba to comfort her. For many years, Amy was a school bus driver for the
Tioga Central School District. A gathering for family and friends will be
held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S.
Main St., Nichols. A private family interment will be held in the Nichols
Cemetery. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the
Dialysis Unit of the Robert Packer Hospital, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840,
in loving memory of Amy Jean Furman Jasielonis. Towanda Daily Review -
December 4, 2010
GORMAN Craig R.
Age 67, of Horseheads, NY died
unexpectedly at home on Saturday morning, November 27, 2010. Craig was
born on August 31, 1943, a son of the late Angus and Geneve Monahan Gorman. He
retired from Dresser-Rand where he was employed for over 20 years. He enjoyed
his time at the camp on Sacandaga Lake and was quite the “animated” sports fan,
especially when it involved his family. Craig is survived by his loving wife of
45 years, Ann Callahan Gorman; children, Kelli (John) Fesetch of Elmira, NY, Gus
(Tiffanie) Gorman, Katie Gorman both of Mechanicsburg, PA. A proud “pop-pop” to
Madelyn, Paige, and Jack; brother, Jay Gorman of Putnam Valley, NY; niece, Jill
(Tim) DeRenzo, mother-in-law, Catherine Callahan of Horseheads, NY;
brother-in-law, Robert (Susie) Callahan and nephew Tom Callahan. The family will
welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at
Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 3-6PM. A Memorial
Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 10AM.
The family will provide their own flowers. Those wishing to remember Craig may
do so through memorials to American Heart PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005
or American Diabetes 160 Allens Creek Road, Building 160, 1st Floor, Rochester,
New York 14618 in his memory. Corning Leader - November 30, 2010
HAKES Cleo L. Emert
71, of Cogan Station, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Williamsport
Hospital. Born March 4, 1939, in Blossburg, she was a daughter of Charles
Stradley and Kathleen Hakes. She had worked for Faxon cleaners and was a
homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Emert Jr., in
2000; a daughter, Sandra Reed; and a grandson, James Reed. Surviving are a son,
Glenn H. Emert III (Roseann) of Wellford, S.C., three daughters, Christine
Shoemaker, Joanne Litz and Kimberly Green, all of Cogan Station; 14
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Bonnie Whitman of
Levittown and Charles Stradley of South Williamsport. Visitation will be held on
Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Sanders
Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1704
Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Williamsport Sun-Gazette - December
3, 2010
HALL Douglas E
When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure.
Surrounded by the land that he loved so much, Douglas E. Hall, 70, of Briggs
Hill Road, died
on Saturday, November 20, 2010 doing what he loved to do best~being outdoors.
Doug is survived by his wife, Lila (Roberts) Hall; sons David Hall; Dereck
(Karen) Hall, Damon Hall; step children: Amy (Tim) Worden, Allan (Kelly)
Dukerich; his special grandchildren: Shandiin, Hunter, Brandon, Connor, Adam,
Stephanie, Chelsea; brothers Robert (Dolly) Hall; Richard Hall; his
mother-in-law and father-in-law: Ed and Florence Roberts; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law: Darlene (Rob) Howland, Cindy (Denny) Swartz, brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law: Vincent (Joan) Roberts, Marvin (Linda) Roberts, Joseph
Roberts; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families also
survive. Doug was born on May 14, 1940 in Sidney, NY a son of the late H.
Douglas and Janet (Ogborn) Hall. He was a graduate of Elk Lake High School class
of 1958 and had attended Penn State University. Doug was a former employee of
Bendix and retired from IBM, Owego following 30 years of service. Loving to be
outdoors, Doug spent time on many area farms as a youth. He enjoyed
trapshooting, tieing his own flies, fly-fishing and hunting with his sons, and
being surrounded by his family. His fond memories also include, a trip to
Labrador fly-fishing, traveling to Alaska with Lila in 2009 and wintering in
Florida. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Family and
friends are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of Doug’s life
on Wednesday, November 24th at 11 am at the Lounsberry United Methodist Church,
with Pastor Jon Austin, officiating. A period of visitation and time of sharing
memories will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 7 to 9pm at the Sutfin
Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Sutfin Funeral Home obituary.
HICKEY Paula Ann Wood
60, of Granbury died
on Monday, November 29, 2010, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. She
was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She touched the
lives of many and will greatly be missed by all. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at
University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. Interment: 10:45 a.m. Monday in
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at
Thompson's Harveson & Cole. Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to
Bone Marrow Foundation, 30 E. End Ave., Suite 1F, New York, NY 10028-7097. Paula
was born January 5, 1950 in Elmira to Paul and Phyllis Hickey. Paula received a
BS degree in education from SUNY at Geneseo. Following her graduation in 1972
she married Thomas Harvey Wood in Horseheads, and then began her school teaching
career (her life's calling) while Tom was assigned to Craig Air Force Base in
Selma, AL. She retired from the FWISD in 2008 after serving as a devoted teacher
at Woodway, J.T. Stevens and Tanglewood elementary schools. Survivors: Husband
of 38 years, Thomas Harvey Wood; daughter, Mauri Greener and husband, Scott;
sons, Trevor Wood and wife, Emily, and Tyler Wood; grandchildren, Will, Ryan and
Molly; sister, Sheri Kline; and brother, Garth Hickey.
HOMET William Charles "Bill" Homet
55, of Capistrano Beach, CA died
unexpectedly from a head injury , Sunday, October 31, 2010. Born August 8, 1955
in Sayre, PA, to William and Lyndall Jackson Homet, Bill is survived by his
parents; his loving wife of 28 years Kathleen Watt Homet; his sister Kaye Homet
Stamp (Michael); his brother Stephen; nieces Jennifer , Andrea and Jamie Homet,
Allison Stamp; and nephew Brian Stamp. A graduate of Towanda High School, Bill
made his way to sunny southern California and gave up winter weather for good. A
mechanical designer, he specialized in medical device design and development,
and was instrumental in four start-up companies in the medical device industry,
helping to design and develop everything from bioresorbable materials to devices
for laparoscopic surgery and orthopedics, and then to see them into production.
Since 2007 Bill worked as a consultant with Design Development & Fabrication in
San Clemente, CA. His hobbies and interests included deep-sea fishing, cabinetry
and woodworking, and the LA Angels baseball team. Bill was a good man who was a
friend to everyone, a kind and gentle person who left behind a wide circle of
very good friends and neighbors. He and his wife hosted block parties and
backyard barbeques for all the neighbors, young and old alike, and his presence
will be missed by all. A memorial gathering was held in Capistrano Beach
earlier in November. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hezekiah's
Hands, % Nancy Hughey, 318 State Street, Towanda, PA. 18848. Also, The Grace
Connection, Box 122, Towanda, PA., 18848, and Towanda Area Christian Outreach,
P.O. Box 463, Wysox, PA, 18854. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
HUDOCK Dorothy Helen Smichowski
age 73, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at her home.
Dorothy was born June 3, 1937 in Pittston, PA, a daughter of Michael and Dorothy
(Dixon) Hudock. She was the wife of Vincent Smichowski. Dorothy was a registered
nurse for Laurel Health until her retirement. She was a member of Holy Child
Catholic Church. Dorothy loved going to the beach, reading, spending time with
her children and grandchildren, was a published poet and a member of Robert
Packer Hospital School Alumni Assoc. Dorothy volunteered for Red Cross Blood
Drives, and was an avid Men's Tarheel basketball fan. Dorothy is survived by her
husband of 52 years, Vincent; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Cynthia
Smichowski of Bethlehem, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Steve
Tacka of Bel Air, MD, Michele and Arthur Babinski of Seaford, DE, Tekla Coolidge
of Belmont, NC; eight grandchildren, Brian, Patrick, Tyler, Derek, Julie,
Caitlin, Kyle and Braeton. She was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and
James Hudock. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, December 13,
2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel,
Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial mass will
be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Child Catholic
Church, 245 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA with Rev. Jacek J. Bialkowski as
celebrant. Burial will be in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock, PA. Memorial donations
may be made in Dorothy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262
Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678. Star-Gazette - December 12,
2010
HUGHEY Blanche Eldora Hughey-Cruz-Bey
Pineywood Place, Laurel, MD, formerly from Elmira, 1961 graduate of Elmira
Free Academy. The Lord sent his angels and quickly swept our beloved Dora to
glory. She was predeceased by her parents, the Rev. Leo (Mary) Hughey, and
leaves to mourn her loving husband James Cruz-Bey, Laurel, M.D.; daughter, Robin
(Robert) Cox, Louden, VA; son Ricky Allen, Elmira, NY; step daughter, Stacy
(Edward William) Wallace, Matthew, NC; sisters, Agnes Jean Brooks, Ira (Kitty)
Scharborough, Nola (Michael) Bridges, Elmira, NY, Nina (Stanley) Robinson,
Poughkeepsie, NY; brothers, the Rev. Leo (Wilma) Hughey, Horseheads, NY, John
Hughey Nella, CA, Plesie (Sonya) Hughey, Norwich, NY; grandchildren, Rickisha
Ashley, Rickey Allen, Tiarra Allen, Cory Allen, Xavier Cox, Elijah Cox, Rachel
Cox, Kirsten Yvonne Wallace, Kayla Andrea Wallace; special cousin, JoAnn Thirst;
three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial service will be held at Faith Temple Community Church on Monday Dec.
13, 2010 at 11:00. Superintendent Matthew Brown, from Buffalo, NY, will be
officiating. Star-Gazette - December 11, 2010
JAYNES George "Gary" Jaynes
59 of Ithaca, died December 7, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 1, 1951 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond W. Jaynes
and Helen L. Bassett. Gary worked in property management for many years. He was
environmentally-minded and enjoyed repurposing common items into new uses. Gary
pursued interests in history and genealogy, although his family was always his
primary investment. Gary is survived by his wife of 32 years, Josephine; sons,
Duane (Sarah) Hall, Shane (Tracey Schmidt) Jaynes; daughters, Tracie (David)
Emmert, and Nicole (Mark) Waterman; grandchildren, Samantha, Lorin, Liana,
Aidan, Jacob, Zachary, Mark and Hailey. In addition, he is survived by brothers,
Bill (Alta) Jaynes, Raymond W. (Rosemary) Jaynes, Ronnie (Sharon) Knapp; sister,
Nancy (David) Radka; mother-in-law, Julia Kennedy; sisters-in-law, Marylou
(Michael) Hosek, Mrs. Richard Jaynes, and Mrs. Robert Horton. In addition to his
parents, he was also predeceased by brothers, Jackie, Robert and Elmer Horton;
half brothers, Richard and Ralph Jaynes; and half sister, Julia Elkie. The
family would like to thank the following team of doctors and nurses: Dr. Jacob
Skezas and Lila; Dr. Jonathan Mauser, and his staff; Dr. Charles Garbo, Kat and
his staff; Dr. Ki Y. Chung; Dr. Mehdi Marvasti; Wanda and staff at the CMC
Outpatient Lab and Debi Petersen-Moore and all the staff at Hospicare, all of
whom showed heart, compassion and caring. Prayer services will be held Saturday
December 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Bangs Funeral Home with Rev. Leo Reinhardt
officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., prior to the
service. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Cancer Resource Center, 612 W. State St., Ithaca,
NY. Star Gazette - December 9, 2010
JOHNSON Helen K. (Johnson) Schweiger
86, of Waverly died
peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Born in Towanda, Pa on March 5, 1924,
she had resided in Barton, NY for over 50 years. Helen was a loving and devoted
wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good friend to many over the years and
her kindness was enjoyed by all. She was also an excellent cook and enjoyed
gardening, camping and being a homemaker. Helen was predeceased by her
husband Bill Sr., son Curtis, and her sisters Angeline Johnson, Carrie Benjamin,
Mary Schwartz, and Ethel Vanderpool. She is survived by her son Bill Jr. and
wife Sharon of Avon, Ct., her son Edward Schweiger and wife Judy of Spring Hill,
Florida, as well as her sister Kathryn Hunter of Sayre, Pa. and brother Isaac
Johnson of Monroeton, Pa. She is also survived by her six grandchildren as well
as several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The family wishes to thank
all who made Helen comfortable in her last days including the staff at Elderwood
Nursing Home and the Robert Packer Hospital. The family is extremely grateful to
her nieces Dora Cohen, Sharon Seymour, Debbie Evans, and her husband Harold.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation at PO Box
126, Fayettville , NY 13066 or online at arthitis.org. A time for gathering with
family and friends will be from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon, Saturday, December 11, 2010
at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York. The
celebration of Helen's life will follow the visitation with the Rev. Ronald
Golden honoring her memory 12:00 PM. Those wishing may send a private sympathy
message of remembrance for Helen's family. Funeral home obituary.
KILMER Mabrey L. Maynard
80, of Sayre, Pa., died
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 unexpectedly following a brief illness. She was born May
13, 1930, in New Albany, Pa., the daughter of the late Stanley and Clara Dean
Kilmer. Mabrey was a Gold Star Mother as her son Richard L. Maynard Jr. was
killed in action in Vietnam. She was employed for years with Sayre House Inc.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard L. Maynard Sr. in 1998, and her son
Richard L. Maynard Jr. in 1970. Mabrey is survived by: her son Terry Alan
Maynard of South Waverly, Pa.; daughters Sandra Marie Maynard of Sayre, Pa., and
Lori Ann Maynard and friend Jean Gordon of New Carrolltton, Md.; sisters Wanda
Elliott of Denver, Pa., Eunice (William) Foust of Hughesville, Pa., and Irby
Franklin of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; grandchildren Tracy (Christopher)
McCutcheon of Sayre, Pa., Todd (Libby) Maynard of Columbia, S.C., Bryan and
Keith Maynard of Spring Hill, Fla., and Lindsey Guiles of Philadelphia, Pa.;
great-grandchildren Chelsea McCutcheon and Alexis, Chase and Julia Maynard; and
numerous nieces and nephews. At Mabrey's request there will be no calling hours
or services. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc.,
Athens, Pa. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations
may be made in Mabrey's name to: The American Heart Association , 1704 Warren
Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Daily Review - December 7, 2010
KNISLEY Marietta Knisley Searles
age 78 died
suddenly on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 while visiting her daughter in
Raleigh, NC. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at
2:00 PM at the Odessa Baptist Church, Maple Avenue, Odessa, NY 14869. Marietta
was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on December 2, 1931, to the late Elgene
Knisley and Kathleen Knisley. She moved to Hamburg, NY at a young age and
graduated form Hamburg High School. Marietta was a very loving and devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years,
Howard Searles; her son, Alan Searles of Ketchum, Idaho, and daughters, Carol
Thomson (Rich French) of Enfield, NY and her children Shannon and Aaron; and
Mary Beth (James) Huber of Raleigh, NC and her children Bryan and Timothy. She
is also survived by her sister Kathleen Blackburn of Baltimore, MD and
brothers-and sisters-in-law: Frederick (Patricia) Searles, Christine Milne,
Dorene (Edward) MacDonald, Marion (Richard) Buck and Isabel (Jack) Mroczkowski.
She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by
her brothers Elgene and John Knisley. Marietta was a long-time member of the
Odessa Baptist Church. She retired from Cornell University and also worked for
several attorneys in Watkins Glen, Elmira and Geneva. She was for former
President of the Watkins/Montour Zonta Club and volunteered for several years at
Schuyler Hospital and the Dutton S. Peterson Library. She was also a Brownie and
Girl Scout Leader for many years. She loved working in her flower gardens,
painting, and traveling with her family and friends. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Odessa Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted with the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home. Star
Gazette - December 7, 2010
KRISHER Gilman “Gil” Krisher
65, of Railroad Ave., died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre, Pa. He was a refrigeration repair technician for Crowley Foods. Survivors
include his wife, Brenda of Kanona; a son, Scott Krisher of Greenwood; daughters
Kelli Panter of Canisteo, Candi Walters of Bath, Kate Martin of Woodhull;
step-children Danniele Haflet of Avoca, Dana Krisher of Bath, Sara Himmenger of
Florida; sisters Rita Murat, Ginger Abramowski, Sally Sweet, all of Bath, Sandra
Miller of Rochester; brothers Eugene Krisher and Robert Krisher of Bath, James
Krisher of Tyrone, Jack Krisher of South Carolina, Richard Krisher of Rochester.
Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the H.P. Smith and Son, Inc. Funeral
Home, 29 E. Main St., Canisteo. Services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday immediately
following calling hours at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience
of the family. Corning Leader - December 6, 2010
LAGUNOWICH Carol Rae Lagunowich
55, of York, Pa., is gone but not forgotten. She died
Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at York Hospital. Carol was born on Dec. 12, 1954, in
York, Pa., the daughter of loving parents, Michael Anthony Lagunowich and
Dorothy (Kandl) Lagunowich, of York, Pa. She enjoyed life, appreciating the
people around her and the experiences she had, and often shared the memories of
her adventures with her family. With her mother and her father, Carol had the
opportunity to travel the world, seeing many places, including Russia, Japan,
Panama, Machu Pichu, England, Scotland, China, Greece, Italy, Easter and
Pitcairn islands and Alaska. From these places she enjoyed collecting souvenirs.
On holidays, she and her family would share photos and slideshows and tell of
their adventures. Carol also greatly enjoyed reading. She was also gifted in
music, playing three instruments, the harp, the autoharp and the piano. She was
an excellent travel companion, because she gave accurate directions to
destinations without consulting a map. While not off traveling the world, she
spent her time working at Shadowfax in York, Pa. as an engraver for more than 20
years. She is survived by: her aunts, Lorraine K. Fowler of Rome, Pa., Betty and
Chuck LaPlante of Massachusetts and Lillian Bloem of Oregon; cousins, Deborah M.
Fowler of Rome, Pa., Ray A. Fowler Jr. of Rome, Pa., Steven C. Fowler and wife
Pamela of Canton, Pa., Laura K. Wadleigh and husband Charles of Allison Park,
Pa., Gretchen Balshuweit of Towanda, Pa., Erin Collins and husband John of
Elmira, N.Y., Ray Allen Fowler III of Athens, Pa., Erica Fowler of Athens, Pa.,
Alex Wadleigh of Allison Park, Pa., Bryon Wadleigh of Allison Park, Pa., Matthew
Fowler of Canton, Pa., and Taylor Fowler of Canton, Pa.; and extended family.
Carol was pre-deceased by her mother Dorothy (Kandl) Lagunowich in July 1999 and
her father Michael Anthony Lagunowich in February 2000. Funeral services will be
private. A burial will take place at the convenience of the family in
Massachusetts. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York,
is in charge of arrangements. Towanda Daily Review - December 9, 2010
LAPP Alice “Sally” Noyes
age 71, of Rafferty Road in Painted Post, NY, died Wednesday, December 1,
2010, at her home. Sally was born in Romulus, NY, on November 10, 1939, to
Gordon and Ethel (Brown) Lapp. She married Richard Noyes in 1984 in
Painted Post, NY. She was employed by Corning Incorporated for over 19
years and retired in 1999 as an inspector. She loved gardening and
spending time with her family. A few things she enjoyed were butterflies
and small wind chimes. She is survived by her husband Richard; daughter, Teresa
(Rick) Housel of Lindley; four sons: Michael (Kathy) Walker of Victor, NY, John
(Robin) Walker of West Walworth, NY, David (Mitzi) Walker of Elmira, and Doug
(Kandi) Walker of Bath; step daughters, Tammy (Jerry) Eccelston of Addison and
Karyn (Todd) Cummings of Addison; sister, Karen Cagwin of Painted Post; brother,
Gerald “Shorty” (Rose) Lapp of Painted Post; grandchildren: Gordon Hickey of
Atlanta, GA, Terri Wicks of Painted Post, BobbyJo Walker of Geneva, and
Christine Walker of San Antonio, TX; several great grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her son, Randy Walker, and by
a brother, Kenny Lapp. Friends may call on Monday, December 6th from Noon until
1:00 PM at the Bath Veterans Administration Chapel in Bath, NY, where funeral
services will follow 1:00 PM with the Rev. John Randall officiating.
Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital-Memorial, 501 St. Jude Place,Memphis, TN
38105-1905. Corning Leader - December 5, 2010
LEWIS Stanley Merle Lewis
On Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, Stanley Merle Lewis of Silver Spring, Md., died
. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucy Lewis; father of Cindy and Dale
(Beth) Lewis; grandfather of Stephen, John, Thomas, Aidan, Declan and Elizabeth;
and brother of Lorraine Hoosier, Martin Lewis and the late Wallace and Alton
Lewis. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday
at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, Md.,
(valet parking), where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 3. The interment will be at Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, W.Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA
22312. Towanda Daily Review - December 1, 2010
LUTZ Donald Arthur Lutz
Age 78, was born in Elmira, NY on May 6, 1932 and died December 7, 2010 in
Clermont, FL. He served honorably in the Air Force, retired with 30 years
service to Martin Marietta and retired this past April with 15 years of service
to Walt Disney World. A member of the American Legion, UAW, Antique Automobile
Club and Central FL Square Dance Association. He was a regular at the Saturday
Night Cruise at Old Town in Kissimmee, FL. Survived by wife of 53 years, Leona
B. Lutz of Orlando, FL; daughter, Ginger Lutz (Tony) Ross of Winter Garden, FL;
and son, Kenneth (Stephanie) Lutz of Gainesville, FL; grandchildren, Wendy,
Joseph, Lorelei, Peter, Daniel and one on the way; sister, Mary Jane (G. David)
Weaver of Elmira, NY and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
parents, Arthur F. and Julia M. Waters Lutz. Visitation will be held, Sunday,
December 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Baldwin Fairchild Pine Castle Chapel. Funeral
Services Monday, December 13th, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with interment
immediately following at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
MANZEK Julia Manzek Gardner
87, of formerly of Sayre, PA died
on Friday, December 03, 2010 at Bethany Manor following an extended illness.
She was born in Nichols, NY on August 7, 1923 the daughter of the late Steven
and Helen Kost Manzek. Julia loved to bake, and she baked and decorated all of
the birthday and wedding cakes for her family. She also enjoyed ceramics. Julia
was employed with Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY, retiring after 30 years of
service. She is predeceased by her husbands, Raymond Shermer, Frank Gardner, and
Frank Kocourek, sons Kenneth Shermer 2007 and David Shermer 2009, sisters Helen
Polasky, Mary Manzek, Maxine Staddon, and Anne Quatrini, and brothers Stephen,
Frank, and Mike Manzek . Julia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda
and Alvin Orso of Sayre, PA, 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, brother
Joseph (Dorothy) Manzek of Lawton, PA, sister Teresa Manzek of Pittsburg, PA,
and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Monday, December
6, 2010 from 7pm - 9pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St.,
Athens, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at
11am at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating. Burial will be
in the Montour Falls Cemetery, Montour Falls, NY. Memorial donations may be made
in Julia’s memory to: Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY
14830 Funeral Home obituary.
MARTIN Martha J. Ward, age 80, of Addison, died
on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Martha was
born on December 8, 1929 in Addison, the daughter of the late Ward and Mae
(Hendley) Martin. She married Rexford G. Ward on June 28, 1959 at the
family cottage on Keuka Lake. Martha graduated in 1947, the first class at
Addison Central School. She was a homemaker who loved her family, reading,
and doing crosswords. She was a lifetime member of the Addison-Woodhull
Chapter of the Eastern Star. She is survived by two sons, John (Deanna) Ward of
Addison, and Patrick Ward of Addison; one sister, Pauline Lewis of Corning;
nephew, James Lewis of Ohio, and several other nieces and nephews. At Martha’s
request there will be no formal funeral services. A graveside service will be
held at the convenience of the family in the Addison Rural Cemetery.
Remembrances may be directed to the Addison Public Library, 6 South Street,
Addison, NY, 14830, or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are with
Carpenter-Flint Funeral Home. Corning Leader - November 15, 2010
MARTIN Martha J Ward
Addison, N.Y. — Martha J. Ward, age 80, of Addison, died
on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Martha was
born on December 8, 1929 in Addison. A graveside service will be held on Sunday,
December 5th 2010 at Addison Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are with
Carpenter-Flint Funeral Home. Corning Leader - December 3, 2010
PALMER Margaret Adeline Dolan
Was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 91, of
Litchfield Twp., entered the arm of her Lord on November 29, 2010 at the Robert
Packer Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1919 in Buttermilk Falls, Pa., a
daughter of Mervin C. and May Frances (Frisbie) Palmer. On July 4 1936,
Margaret married the love of her life Henry J. Dolan and together they filled
their home with love and laughter. Family was very important to Margaret and she
was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margaret is
preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Dolan, brother, Mervin F. Palmer and
sister, Gertrude Dove, and parents Mervin C and May Palmer and
great-grandchildren Makenzie Leann Dolan and Jasmine Pearson. Margaret is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon (Bob) Shaffer of Athens; sons
and daughters-in-law, Henry (Naomi) Dolan of Deland, Fla., Gerald (Jean) Dolan
of Athens; grandchildren, Rob (Lisa) Meyers, Terry Bouse, Karen (Bill) Hansen,
Cindy Romines, Kevin Dolan, Lori Pearson, Kyle Dolan, Derrick (Jennifer) Dolan
and Trevor Shaffer; several great-grandchildren and other special friends,
relatives and neighbors. A memorial service and celebration of life was
held for Margaret on Thursday, December 2 at 10 a.m. at the Litchfield United
Methodist Church with the Rev. John Austin officiating. Those who wish to may
make a donation to the Litchfield United Methodist Church, C/O Norma Barrowcliff
RR 1 Box 99 Sayre. Pa. 18840, where she was a member for over 60 years, or the
Litchfield Vol. Fire Dept., RR 1 Box 144J, Sayre PA 18840. Sayre Morning Times -
December 4, 2010
PETERSON Kenneth Peterson
of Campbellsville, KY, son of Catherine Hartman Peterson and the late Archie
Peterson, was born December 13, 1938, in Elmira, NY. He died
, Monday, November 22, 2010 in Campbellsville at age 71. He professed faith in
Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Church. He was a retired
glazier with Central Kentucky Glass Company. He was a veteran of the Vietnam
War, having served his country honorably in the United States Army as a military
policeman. He united in marriage to Rosemary Cushman August 5, 1966. She
preceded him in death April 5, 2000. He is survived by one daughter and four
sons, Genie Peterson Kingsley and husband, Terry of Campbellsville, David J.
Peterson and wife, Kayla of Lawrenceville, PA, Martin Peterson and Douglas J.
Peterson of Sulphur Springs, TX and Kenneth Andy Peterson of Charlotte, NC;
step-son, Edward R. Ostrander of Elmira, NY; his mother, Catherine Peterson of
Gillette, PA; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers, Phyllis Peterson
Sasenbury and Richard Peterson of Elmira, NY, Robert Peterson of Pittsburgh, PA,
Nils Peterson of Troy, PA and Judy Peterson Ameigh of Gillette, PA; several
nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends, including his "special"
family at Grandview Nursing Home. He was also preceded in death by a stepson,
Raymond Ostrander and a grandson, Christopher J. Rice. Funeral sevices
were held on Saturday, November, 27, 2010 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
in Campbellsville by Minister Larry "Fella" Wilson. Star-Gazette - December 5,
2010
POPLAWSKY Elizabeth Major
of Trumansburg, NY, formerly of Binghamton, NY and Horseheads, NY,
celebrated her final birthday on November 18th and passed from this world on
November 29, 2010 with the love and respect of her family. Elizabeth was born in
Binghamton in 1916, daughter of Stanislaus and Sabina Poplawsky. We shall
greatly miss her dignity and pride, along with her offhand remarks which threw
all of her family into gales of laughter. God will have his hands full when she
arrives. Calling hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December
3, 2010, at J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St, Johnson City, NY. The
funeral mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. James Church, Johnson
City. Interment will be beside her loving husband at Calvary Cemetery. A
reception, to celebrate Elizabeth's life, will follow at the Ancient Order of
Hibernians Club, 148 Main St, Binghamton. The family is being assisted by the
Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg. 1-888-534-5446. Star Gazette
- December 1, 2010
PRIOR Mildred Trinder
88, widow of Frank Henry Trinder, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the
Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. Born in Simpson, PA, she was the
daughter of Emerson and Catherine Gallagher Prior. Millie retired as a librarian
from the New York Public Library system in Elmira, NY, prior to relocating to
Kentucky in 1984. She was an avid golfer, sports fan and loving mother.
She is survived by three daughters, Alice (Kenneth) Johnson of Lexington, KY,
Nancy (Jonathan) Warner of Burke, VA and Marie McCarty (Michael and son, Taylor)
of Reston, VA; a granddaughter, Katie (Corey) Fogle, of Virginia Beach, VA and a
great grandson, Ryder Fogle. There will be a private service held in her memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the
Bluegrass or Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Kerr Brothers, Lexington, KY is
handling the arrangements. Star-Gazette - December 12, 2010
ROGERS Kenneth L. Rogers
79, of Waverly, N.Y., died
Thursday, December 2 at ElderWood at Tioga, Waverly. Kenneth was born March 10,
1931 in Athens, Pa., the son of the late Stanley and Edna Hunsinger Rogers.
Kenneth was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1954 after his tour of
duty in Korea. He enjoyed working with wood making numerous yard ornaments for
his family and he helped his brothers build their homes. Kenneth was predeceased
by his first wife Jean Warner, stepson Mike Keysaw, and brother Stanley Rogers.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Katherine at home; son Ronald Rogers of
Athens, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law Debra and Greg Mitchell of Sayre, Pa.;
stepsons Paul Keysaw of Athens, Pa., and Kenneth Keysaw of South Waverly, Pa.;
grandchildren Jessica and Jonathan Mitchell, Paul Keysaw Jr., Michelle Cole,
Christopher Keysaw, David Keysaw, and Kimberly Kennedy; six great-grandchildren;
sister Sarah White of Athens, Pa.; brother Gilbert Rogers of Athens, Pa.;
brother Ralph Rogers of Rochester, N.Y.; sister Geraldine Young of Waverly,
N.Y.; and sister Marleah Petty of Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. As per Kenneth’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services.
Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., Athens, Pa.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made
in Kenneth’s name to The American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street,
Williamsport, PA 17701. Sayre Morning Times - December 4, 2010
ROUTE Paul Roy Route
78, lifetime resident of Ralston, Pa., died
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born on Dec.
21, 1931, at the family home in Ralston, he was one of six children of the late
Alfred Sr. and L. Irene (Teribury) Route. Paul Roy was employed at Blossburg's
Ward Foundry until retirement. He was a member of the Ralston United Methodist
Church for more than 25 years. In 2006, Paul Roy was honored with the Ralston
Volunteer Fire Company's Firefighter of the Year award and was very proud of his
58-plus years of devoted service. Paul Roy loved his nieces and nephews as his
own children. He will be remembered as a great storyteller who always liked to
visit with everyone. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and the outdoors.
Surviving are his brother, Gordon (Dawn) Route of Roaring Branch, and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul Roy was predeceased by four siblings: infant
Betty Jane, Anna Mae Vroman, Alfred "Stub" Route Jr., and James Route Sr.; also
his devoted canine companion, Ginger. Calling hours will be from 6–8 p.m.
Wednesday at Pepper Funeral Home in Canton and also from 12:30–1 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 2. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ann Overmiller
officiating. The Ralston Volunteer Fire Company will bestow honors. Burial will
be in Roaring Branch Cemetery. Those who wish may direct memorials to the
Ralston Volunteer Fire Co., c/o Robert Follmer, P.O. Box 1, Ralston, PA 17763.
Daily Review - November 30, 2010
SHAH Narendra Shah
Age 79, died peacefully, surrounded by close family, after a brief struggle
with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Narendra was a loving husband, an enthusiastic
father and a trusted friend. He was born in Ahmedabad, India and migrated to
Elmira in 1977. He grew to love the town he eventually called home and cherished
his walks along the Chemung River. He is survived by his wife, Neena Shah and
their children, Beena Parekh, Biren Shah and their families. A memorial service
will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 11th at Olthof Funeral Home, 1050
Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira NY. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent in
memory of Narendra Shah to either the Falck Cancer Center Memorial Fund, c/o
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Ave, Elmira, NY 14905 or to The Foundation
Fighting Blindness P.O.Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21203, by phone 1-800-683-5555
or online at FFB. The family thanks the dedicated staff of 2B at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center and all the doctors involved in Narendra's care.
Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
SHOOK Robert L.
Formerly of Elmira and residing in Bath, NY died
unexpectedly at his home following declining health on Friday November 26,
2010. Born on June 30, 1958 in Elmira, Robert was the son of the late, Richard
A. & Helen Mayo Shook. Bobs passion in life was bowling. He was well known and
developed many close friendships around the sport. He enjoyed traveling to the
annual American Bowling Congress National Tournaments. He was previously
employed by Lowell Warters Pro Shop, Crystal Lanes, Corning; and Flamingo Bowl,
Liverpool, NY. Surviving is his loving brother and sister-in-law, Richard “Dick”
& Bonnie Shook, Elmira and their family. Family and friends will be received at
Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, South-port, on Friday December
3, 2010 between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow the
visitation at 8:15 p.m. with family friend, the Reverend William Vallet
officiating. Star Gazette - December 1, 2010
SINSABAUGH Richard Alfred Sinsabuagh
died
on Dec. 8, 2010. He was born on Dec. 30, 1925. He is survived by his wife,
Althea Sinsabaugh; daughters, Diona Wells of Endicott, Christina Reed of
Batavia, Kathy Tunnicliff of Endicott, Karen and Fran Harper, Joanne and Richard
Grier, and Lona Sinsabaugh of Waverly; sons, Irving and Pam Sinsabaugh, and
Ricky Sinsabuagh; 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews; and his sister, Phyllis and Bruce Emmerck. He was predeceased by a
daughter, Cindy Miller. He served in the Army in the Korean War, and served in
Germany. She was employed by Robert Packer Hospital for over 30 years. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Calling hours
will be held at Saturday, Dec. 18 from noon to two p.m. at the Waverly United
Methodist Church. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. with the Rev.
Ann Canfield officiating. Sayre Morning Times - December 11, 2010
SMITH Erin Jade Smith
Age 19 of Elmira, NY. She was born May 3, 1991 in San Bernadino, CA,
daughter of Aaron Smith Sr. and Amy Lou Wilder and went home to be with her
Father in Heaven on Monday, December 6, 2010 unexpectedly at home. In addition
to her parents she is survived by stepmother Amy Myers-Smith; sisters Tiffany
and Dionna Wilder, Clarissa Lester and Taylor Smith; brothers Aaron Smith, Jr.,
Dallas and Colby Smith; maternal grandmother Cecilia McFall; paternal
grandparents Diane and Gene Smith; aunts Veronica Ageari and Aunt Maria along
with several family in California. Erin Jade was employed at Elmira College.
Family and friends are invited to visit the Living Word Evangelical Free Church,
1119 Lake St., Elmira on Saturday, December 11th from 11 am to 1 pm. Her funeral
service will follow at 1 pm. Rev. Robert Smith, Pastor of Shabach Tabernacle,
will officiate. Star-Gazette - December 10, 2010
SPERDUTTI Dorothy J. Soprano - Enjoyed drawing, painting and gardening
89, of Sayre, Pa., died
December 8, 2010 at the Sayre House, Inc. Dorothy was born May 21, 1921 in
Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Mitchell Sperduti. Dottie
enjoyed drawing, painting and gardening also enjoyed participating in the Sayre
House activities where she resided for the last two years. Dottie was
predeceased by her husband Leonard in 2002 and four sisters, Loretta, Mary,
Josephine and Gertrude. She is survived by children John Soprano of Sayre, Pa.;
Jimmy Soprano of Owego,N.Y.; Elena (Jeff) Toner of Perio, Ariz; grandchildren
John A. (Tammy) Soprano of South Carolina; Mary Grace (Roger) Clink of
Sheshequin, Pa.; Travis (Jennifer) Soprano of Matthews, N.C.; Courtney Soprano
of Sayre, Pa.; Jennifer Toner Perio, Ariz., and James Soprano of Owego, N.Y.;
great-grandchildren Alyssa, Miranda, Gracie, Ryan and Aubrey Soprano, Wyatt and
Joyce Clink along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services will be held Friday, December 10, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery
Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, with the Rev. Vincent Langan
officiating. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery at the convenience of the
Family. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Guthrie Hospice, 1
Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848. Sayre Morning Times - December 11, 2010
STONE Pauline Leah Stone-Moshier
age 80, died December 8 while at Hospice Community Care following a lengthy
illness. She was born in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Carl and Fannie Marie
Baird Stone. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Stone.
Surviving are her children, Gabrielle Paris, Carlisle, PA; Dale Mattison,
Corning, NY; Paula Evans and husband William, Tunkhannock, PA; Roselyn Harvey
and husband Robert, Plains, PA; Kimberly Hayes and husband Dennis, Tyrone, NY;
Tammy Davis, Jessup, PA; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great
grandchildren; sister, Ethel Tracy, Nelson, PA; brother, Paul Stone, Tioga, PA;
two sisters-in-law, Ruth Stone, Lindley, NY and Thelma Stone, Florida.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263
Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, PA. Friends may call Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. She
will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.
STUMP David E. Stump
age 56 of Blountstown, FL, died
Sat. Nov. 27th 2010 surrounded by his loving family in Panama City, FL. David
was born on August 28th 1954 in Elmira, NY and had lived in Blountstown since
2005, coming from Port St. Joe, FL. He was a painter and cabinet maker by trade
and enjoyed fishing, hunting and time with his family and friends. David was
preceded in death by his brother, Gary Stump and father, Paul Stump, both of
Elmira. He is survived by wife, Penny Stump of FL; daughter Jessica (Chris)
Cain, FL; grandson, Austin Cain of FL; mother, Charlotte Stump, Elmira; brother,
Steven (Candy) Stump, Elmira; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many cousins.
The funeral for David was held in Blountstown, FL on Dec. 2, 2010. In lieu of
flowers, please give to SPCA in David's memory. Star-Gazette - December 8,
2010
THOMAS James Joseph "JT" Thomas
50, of Enola, died
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital. James was born in Elmira,
New York on February 6, 1960, the son of the late Ronald E. and Dorothy L.
(Thomas) Thomas. He was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School class of
1978. He was a member of the Mechanicsburg Club, Enola Legion Post #751, VFW
Post 7530 Lower Allen, and the Enola Sportsmans Association. He is survived by
his wife, Sharon Lucisano; his brother, Ronald W. Thomas and his wife, Jill of
Westminster, MD; niece, Olivia and nephew, Zachary. Funeral Services will be
held in the Myers Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, PA at 11:00 am on Thursday,
December 2nd, with Reverend Jerry Grace officiating. There will be a viewing
Thursday from 9 to 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Trindle Spring
Mechanicsburg. Star Gazette - December 1, 2010
THOMPSON Herbert G. Thompson
age 82, of Dundee, NY died Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Friends may call from
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 4) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water
Street, Dundee; where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Rev.
Lucinda O'Leary officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in
Hillside Cemetery, Dundee. Memorial contributions may be made to Dundee Fire
Dept. or Dundee Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837; or the
Ontario-Yates County Hospice Assoc., 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.
TARSZOWICZ Jennifer L. (Tarszowicz) Miller
Age 34, of Rural Ave., Lowville previously from Elmira, NY died
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Iseneker
Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with Rev. Ronald J. Pominville officiating. A
calling hour will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the memorial service at the
funeral home. She is survived by her husband Russell; her son, Dakota, at home,
her mother, Krista Ford of Wellsboro, PA, her maternal grandparents, Joyce
Brambilla of Wellsboro, PA and Ed Boyce of MI; a step-daughter, Felicia Miller
of Elmira, NY, a step-son Russell Miller, Jr. of Elmira, NY, a half-brother,
Christopher Ford of Port Trevorton, PA; two half-sisters, Ashley Ford of
Sunbury, PA, and Tasha and Curt Smyser of Newville, PA; several aunts, including
two special aunts, Marge Hunkins of Lowville and Connie Root of Wellsboro, PA,
uncles, two nephews and cousins, including her special cousin, Catherine Hunkins
of Glenfield. She is predeceased by her father, Thomas Tarszowicz, who died on
March 17, 2000, and her paternal grandparents, John and Mary Tarszowicz; and her
beloved dog, Misty. Jennifer was born on October 29, 1976 in Wellsboro, PA,
graduated from South Side High School in Elmira, NY in 1995. She attended
Corning Community College, and worked for Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital as a CNA
in the ICU unit for more than 10 years before moving to Lowville. Jennifer has
battled Cystic Fibrosis since she was an infant. She enjoyed plants and flowers,
especially lilies; She also enjoyed sea turtles, and loved the ocean.
Contributions may be made to the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682,
Lowville, NY 13367 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, CNY Chapter, 7445 Morgan
Road, Liverpool, NY 13090. Star Gazette - December 9, 2010
TICE Marjorie C. (Tice) Smith
Marjorie C. (Tice) Smith, 77, of Covington, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010,
in the Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center, Williamsport. Marjorie
was born on June 25, 1933, in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Dudley and Isabel
(Barton) Tice. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Smith. Marjorie is
survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph and Tina Loudenslager of
Elmira, N.Y., Larry Loudenslager of Elmira, N.Y.; three daughters and a
son-in-law, Donna Loudenslager of Covington, Tammy and Colby Bellows of Tioga,
Loretta Loudenslager of Malaysia; three half-brothers, Bill Kriner of
California, David Kriner of Phoenix, Ariz., Wayne Tice; one sister, Marion Ayers
of Watkins Glenn, N.Y.; four half-sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean Holton of
Beaver Dams, N.Y., Linda and John Eastwood of Elmira, N.Y., Susan and Pete
Miners of Fla., Kathleen McCarthy of Mansfield; 14 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Marjorie was also predeceased
by a sister, Inez Tice and a daughter, Gloria Pruett in 1984. The family
will receive friends and family on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at
Marjorie's home, #14, Triple D. Trailer Park, Covington. The Jacquelyn A.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main St.,
Mansfield, is assisting the family. Wellsboro Gazette - December 10,
2010
TURNER-BANKS Natalia Sophia
Elmira Heights: Infant daughter of Sarah E. Turner and Dwayne Banks, Jr.
died
on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Natalia
was born on November 6, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. In addition to her
parents she is survived by maternal grandparents, Susan and Daniel Turner of
Elmira Heights; paternal grandparents, Antoinette Brooks and Dwayne Banks Sr.
both of Elmira; aunts, Kati (Colby) Rowe, and Megan Turner with Adam Klimek;
uncle Maurice Brooks. Also surviving is a large extended family and several
close family friends. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers
donations in Natalia's memory may be directed to the Children's Miracle Network,
600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905. Dwayne and Sarah would like to extend a
special thanks to AOMC-NICU and all their family and friends for their support
and prayers. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
Star-Gazette - December 11, 2010
WILLS Peter Neil Wills
Greece: December 3, 2010 at the age of 63, after a short illness.
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Cy & Gerry Wills; mother in-law Gerry
Fisher; beloved dog Winnie. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janice
(Fisher) Wills; child, Peter Jr. (Fiancée Theresa Carey) Wills; sister, Marilyn
Smith of Orchard Park, NY; Father in-law, Wilbur Fisher of Horseheads, NY;
Brother in-law, William (Pon) Fisher of West Bloomfield, MI; sister in-law,
Laura (Kevin) McGurgan of Horseheads, NY; nieces & nephews Daryl Smith, Jennifer
(Todd) Gustafson, William Jr., Gavin & Ryan Fisher, Caitlin, Megan & Brian
McGurgan; cherished dogs Sprite and Oscar. Peter was a Retiree of Eastman Kodak
Company. He was very dedicated to his job, he was on call 24 hours a day
and did that for 30 years. He belonged to Ismalia Shrine Temple in Buffalo.
Peter loved gardening, and enjoyed watching sports and he liked exercising. His
hobbies were wood working, he was handy. Peter was a "Jack Of All Trades". He
built clocks and furniture and he refinished furniture. He loved using and
collecting tools. He also did repair work at church. He so enjoyed being with
his family, and he was very passionate of his dogs. Peter was a perfectionist,
he was patient, active, social, but enjoyed quiet alone time. He was helpful to
others, Peter was a volunteer on a Christian Medical Mission in Honduras.
Peter's visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Bartolomeo &
Perotto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) His
Funeral Service will be celebrated Wednesday at 10am at Church of the Ascension
(1360 Lake Ave.) Interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Church of the Ascension, 1360 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613, or
Heritage Christian Services, 349 W. Commercial St., E. Rochester, NY 14445 in
Peter's memory. Born June 22, 1947. Star-Gazette - December 5, 2010
YONKIN C. Jacob (Jake) Yonkin Jr.
C. Jacob (Jake) Yonkin, Jr., 64, of Dushore, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born in Sayre, Pa., on April
24, 1946, a son of Carl and Florence Kast Yonkin. He married the former Mary
Denise McDonald on June 13, 1970. Jake graduated from Sullivan County High
School in 1965. He worked at Glenn Plott's garage and delivered coal for Royce
Molyneux. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era.
After serving his country, Jake was hired at P & G in Mehoopany working in the
Pampers division. He retired in 1997. Jake was an active life member of American
Legion Post 996 in Dushore. Over the years, he held the positions of Post
Commander and Sergeant at Arms, and served on the Board of Directors. He was
also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 384 in New Albany. Jake
loved spending time with his family, watching NASCAR events, and hunting and
fishing in his earlier years. Jake was a member of the White Ash Land
Association. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Dushore,
Pa. He is survived by his wife, Denise, at home; a daughter, Karen (Mark)
Evangelisti of Mildred; a son, Daniel (Nicole) Yonkin of Sherrills Ford, N.C.;
grandchildren, Alison Evangelisti and Lukas Yonkin; a sister, Alberta (Royce)
Molyneux of Dushore; a sister-in-law, Marian Yonkin of Medicine Lodge, Kan.; and
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Leon Yonkin in
2009. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6
at the Russell P. McHenry funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Dushore, Pa., with Father Joseph Hornick
officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Basil's Cemetery. Military honors
will be accorded by American Post 996, Dushore. Towanda Daily Review - December
6, 2010
YOUNG LaVonne R. (Young) Pearson
59, of Camp Hill, Pa., died Monday, December 6, 2010 at her home. Born
December 29, 1950 in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of Harold Young and the
late Charlotte (Billings) Young. After high school, LaVonne worked at the
Guthrie Clinic in Sayre and later relocated to the Camp Hill area to work at
Highmark Blue Shield. She recently retired from Highmark after 38 years of
service. LaVonne was an active member of Christian Life Assembly Church in Camp
Hill. Surviving is her father, Harold Young of Camp Hill; two aunts and uncles,
Theresa and Herman Carringer of Camp Hill and Enid and Wendell Lahr of
Northumberland, Pa.; two stepchildren, Gregg Pearson of Camp Hill and Marcie
Julian of Etters, Pa.; along with several cousins. In addition to her mother,
she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Young. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 10 at Christian Life Assembly Church, 2645
Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, Pa., with Pastor Ron Smith officiating. Interment will
follow in Rolling Green Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the church
from 10 a.m. until the hour of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Christian Life Assembly Church, Youth Department,
at the above address. Arrangements by Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home Inc.,
Harrisburg. Sayre Morning Times - December 9, 2010
? DEUBLER Carol Jane Deubler
96, formerly of Sayre, Pa., died
peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 at Grand Strand Health Care in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Harold K. Deubler, and a daughter, Joan J. Daniels. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Ken and Gretchen of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Paul and Carol of Utica, N.Y., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at The Church of the Redeemer in Sayre, Pa. Sayre Morning Times - December 1, 2010 (may be buried in Bradford County Memorial Park)
? ELLIOTT Mary J. Elliott, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. There will be no visitation of service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Solomon's Words for the Wise - December 3, 2010
? MAURER Ruth W. Maurer, 92, died
December 1 at her home in Prescott, Arizona. She was born June 22, 1918 in
Syracuse, New York and moved to Arizona permanently in January of 2009, after
living nearly 56 years in Horseheads, New York. She was an elementary school
teacher, earning her B. S. in Education from Syracuse University. Ruth was a
charter member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Horseheads and served as
church historian for many years. She was also an active member of the Horseheads
Women's Club and served as president from 1976 - 77. Ruth's husband, John,
preceded her in death in 1985. She is survived by her sons, David and Robert
Maurer, and their spouses Nancy L. Maurer and Beverly Maurer, along with four
grandchildren (Keli Openshaw, Holli Maurer, Jeffrey and Amanda Maurer) and three
great-grandchildren (Kyle and Kayden Openshaw and Benjamin Maurer). A visitation
hour will be held Monday, Dec. 6, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at Hampton Funeral Home in
Prescott, AZ. Ruth will be buried in Syracuse, NY. A memorial service in
Horseheads, NY will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2872 Westinghouse Rd.,
Horseheads, NY, 14845. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Star Gazette - December 4, 2010
? TOMPKINS Bessie A. Tompkins
Bessie A. Tompkins, 61, of Westfield, died
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. She was born April 19 ,
1949, in Brookfield Township. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral
Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, on Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m.,
where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with Betty S. Bement officiating.
Wellsboro Gazette - December 7, 2010