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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. |
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
? 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
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