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| This page will include obituaries for military personnel who served during World War Two. Many obituaries are already included on the site in the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site on the various individual cemetery pages. This is for obituaries of people who had some connection to this three county area such as born here, lived here, spouse from here. Those buried in a known local cemetery will continue to be included on the appropriate Obituary by Cemetery pages. As with all obituary pages on this site, women will be in order using their surname at birth rather than a married alias . |
ALLEN Robert H.
Age 83, of Campground Road, Beaver Dams, NY, died Thursday, October
11, 2007, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Robert was born in Hornell,
NY on July 8, 1924 to Leroy and Gertrude (Batcheller) Allen. He served
in the United States Navy during World War II. Bob married Betty Johnson
in 1978 and was preceded in death by her in 1999. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand,
Painted Post, where he had been a machinist for many years. Bob loved hunting,
woodworking, going to craft shows, and fishing. He is survived by his daughter,
Janna (Allen) Hija of Campbell, NY; two sons, Scott (Pam) Allen of Hannibal,
NY and Timm Allen of Brandywine, MD; a sister, Jeanette Stewart of Knoxville,
PA; stepchildren, Kay (William) Olin of Beaver Dams, NY, David Phenes of
Wilmington, NC, and Sherry Gill of Westminster, SC; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his
sister, Dorothy Stevens; and by a son, Dana Allen. Calling hours will be
Sunday, October 14th, from 5-7 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning, where funeral services will
be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Corning.
Memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to the Food Bank of the
Southern Tier, 945 County Route 64, Elmira, NY 14903-9701. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 10/13/2007.
BARNES Lester P. "Rusty"
Age 86, died October 25, 2007 at Homestead Nursing Home. Lester was
born on November 14, 1920 in McDonough, NY, the son of Llewellyn and Mary
Anne Whitmore and Walter and Anna Barnes and foster son of Maynard and
Edna Stoddard. He was a Transportation Supervisor with Penn Yan Central
Schools. He was a graduate of Franklin Academy in Prattsburg, NY, a World
War II veteran of the US Army Air Division, a member of the Penn Yan Methodist
Church, and Ell-D-Van Class, Masonic Lodge in Dresden, and the American
Legion. For many years, he sold cars and was known to many as their bus
driver. He is survived by two sons, Philip (Mary) Barnes, Watkins Glen,
David Barnes, Rochester; grandchildren, Melanie (Keith) Caslin, Steven
Barnes, Kerry Hoover, Meagan (Scott) Yaw; one great-grandson, Samuel David
Caslin; brother-in-law, Carlton (Marlene) Elling, Geneva; sister, Mary
Elizabeth Roark, Coldbrook, NY; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his wife, Doris Elling Barnes, whom he married December 6, 1947. She
died July 26, 2000; several brothers and sisters, including his twin, Chester
Barnes in 1999. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, October
28, 2007, from 2-5 p.m. at the Weldon Funeral Home. Funeral services will
be held 2 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2007, at the United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Wayne Butler officiating. Burial will be in Bellona Cemetery,
Bellona. Memorials may be made to Penn Yan Methodist Church, The Homestead
or Soldiers and Sailors Hospital. Published in the Star-Gazette on
10/27/2007.
BEARD Adelbert William
died
on December 3 in Lexington, NC. He was born
in Christian Hill, Tioga County, PA, January 14, 1917. He was the son of
William Edson and Bessie Erway Beard. Del was raised in Beaver Dams, NY,
and a graduate of the Watkins Glen Central School. Del was predeceased
by his dear wife of 53 years, Alma Erway Beard; a daughter, Mary Beard
Hillerman; three sisters, Gladys Rinehart, Marie Lewis, and Hazel Masin;
and one brother, Elmer Beard. He leaves behind a son-in-law, W. Robert
Hillerman, Nassau, NY; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Suzanne Beard
of Churchland, NC; six grandchildren, Lucinda Hillerman Buckley, Stephen
Hillerman, Matthew Beard, Mark Beard, Sarah Beard Berkley, and Nathan Beard;
12 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Alberta Wallace, Alice Chase,
and Marion Beard. Mr. Beard was a longtime resident of the Dundee-Himrod
area. He worked as a machinist at Eclipse Machine Division of Bendix Corp.
in Elmira Heights, NY. It was there that he made B-52 guns for the war
effort during World War II. Del was also a grape and fruit farmer and had
vineyards in Dundee and Himrod, NY. He will be greatly missed by his family
and those who knew him. Calling hours will be at 1 p.m., Friday, December
7, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor Bob Vallet of
Elmira, NY. These will be held at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E.
4th St. in Watkins Glen. There will be a family committal service at the
Hector Union Cemetery, Burdett, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/6/2007.
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BORRA Louie
Alpine, New York, Age 91, of Route 224, Alpine, died on Tuesday, September
4, 2007, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. Friends
and family may call at St. Benedict's Church, Speedway Ave. in Odessa,
NY on Thursday, September 6, 2007, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict's on Friday, September 7, at
9 a.m. with Father Paul Bonacci officiating. Interment will follow at Holy
Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen. Memorial contributions may be made in his
name to St. Benedict's Church, Speedway Ave., Odessa, NY. Louie was born
October 20, 1915 in Italy, the son of the late Amato and Augusta Benelli.
He married his wife, Mary P. Biagetti, on June 12, 1937 at St. Mary's in
Watkins Glen. Louie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member
of the American Legion Post in Odessa, NY. He was employed with Remington
Rand in Elmira and at B.C. Cate Elementary School in Montour Falls. Louie
is survived by his wife, Mary of 60 years; brother, Anthony "Tony" Borra
of Alpine; sisters, Mary Randolph and Rose Cady, both of Elmira; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/6/2007.
BRADSHAW Donald "Don" Wilson
Died December 22, 2007
He was born March 21, 1925 in Binghamton, N.Y., then his family moved
to Elmira, N.Y. where he grew up and graduated from Southside High School.
He joined the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he proudly served aboard the
U.S.S Hackleback submarine. He returned to Elmira, then moved to Richmond.
He retired from Philip Morris so he could spend more time fishing, golfing,
tinkering and enjoying the company of his family and friends. Surviving
is his wife Natalie; and daughter Robyn of Richmond, Va. and his brother
Bob Bradshaw, of Elmira N.Y. and Nieces. He was predecease by his mother
Fern and father Robert B. and sister June Smith, all of Elmira, N.Y. There
will be no memorial services, by Don's request, as he wants everyone to
celebrate his life by keeping their personal memories of their time with
him in their hearts. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American
Hospice Foundation or K-9 Consultants. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/3/2008.
BUTLER
Dr. William S. Butler dies at Wellsboro following Stroke. Funeral
services for Dr. William S. Butler, age 62, were held at St. Peter’s Catholic
Church in Wellsboro on Saturday morning. Msgr. John J. O’Brien, now pastor
of St. Josephs Catholic Church at Scranton, formerly Wellsboro pastor officiated
at the funeral and burial which followed in the Church cemetery.
Dr. Butler died at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital on Wednesday,
September 19, 1973 after suffering a stroke at his home the previous Monday.
He was born in Wellsboro on April 30, 1911 a son of Rock and Eleanor Sullivan
Butler. He had been a staff physician at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Hospital since the hospital was opened in 1943. He was a member of St.
Peter’s Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Georgetown University,
Washington, D.C. and a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School.
Dr. Butler began his practice here in 1938. He was a member of the Tioga
County Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. A veteran
of World War II, he served as a captain with the Medical Corps. He was
a member of the Earle Champaign American Legion Post. He was also
a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Dr.
Anne K. Butler; a daughter, Mrs. William Kerns, of Willingboro, N.J.; three
sons, William S. Jr., of San Antonio, Texas, and Michael J. and Terence
C., both of Wellsboro; two grandchildren. Dr. Butler will be
greatly missed by a host of friends. Even though he was partially disabled
by a stroke suffered a number of years ago, he managed to remain fairly
active and retained a sense of humor as well as his old friends. His wife,
also a Medical Doctor has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine
for many years.
CALHOUN
Golden R. Calhoun, 57, of RD2 Coudersport, died Thursday (30 Jan. 1971)
in the Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan.
12, 1914, at Mount of Seneca, W. Va., son of Frederick and Mary Helmick
Calhoun. He was Hebron Township supervisor for 20 years. He
was at one time employed by Bradco Supply Company of Towanda. He
was a member of Hebron Grange No. 1251, American Legion Post 530 of Shinglehouse,
and past president of Potter County Association Township Supervisors. He
was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie
Stonemetz Calhoun; two daughters, Mrs. John (Maxine) Rice of Shinglehouse,
and Mrs. Bernard (Gayle) Zawrotny of Macopac, N.Y.; two sons, SKI Gary
Calhoun, U.S.N., Allentown, and Staff Sgt. Dennis D. Calhoun, U.S.A.F.,
Fort Meade, Md.; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Frederick (Mary)
Calhoun of Oswayo; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Artie) Roberts of Millport,
Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Devingham of Shinglehouse, and Mrs. Delmar (Oma)
VanEpps of Warren; four brothers, Delmer of Erie, Guy of Erie, Marvin of
Shinglehouse, and Warren of Oswayo; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Howard Funeral Home,
Shinglehouse, with Rev. Paul Wilcos of Wilmot, Ky., officiating, assisted
by Rev. Billy Wagner, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Oswayo.
Interment will be in the Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.
CAMERON
Frank C. Cameron died Sunday at his home in the Lewis Mobile Home Court,
Wellsboro, Pa., R.D. 3 following a lengthy illness. He was 65 years old.
Mr. Cameron was born in Wellsboro July 9, 1908 the son of the late
Leon b., and Mary C. Cameron. He was educated in the Wellsboro schools,
attended Mansfield State College and graduated from the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, with majors in music and psychology. (d. 13 Jan. 1974)
He later received his master’s degree in experimental psychology at Michigan
and did graduate work in his chosen field at Columbia University, New York
City. Social service work in New York City, Baltimore and Washington was
followed by Mr. Cameron’s appointment as an associate professor of experimental
psychology at Monmouth college, Monmouth, N.J. In 1965, ill
health forced his retirement from the Monmouth faculty and he returned
to Wellsboro where he has made his home since that time. Mr. Cameron
was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army’s headquarters
Company, Phillipines Base Section. He was a member of the American
Association of University Professors, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro,
and of St. Michael and All Angels, Adelphi, Maryland. Survivors
include: one brother, Leon B. Cameron, Big Flats, N.Y., two nieces, Mrs.
Fred Oppenheimer, Lancaster, Pa., and Mrs. Jeff Nugent, Santa Monica, California;
two nephews, Leon B .III, and David R., Big Flats, N.Y. There will be no
services. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to
The Green Free Library, Wellsboro, or to the National Audubon society,
Washington, D.C.
Robert C. CARRINGTON, 78 of Mayport, FL, died 22 October, 2002
at Fleet Landing after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Sayre, PA.
He is survived by his wife Joy, her sister Roberta "Bert" J. SALIS,
3 sons:Robert J.,Steven M. and Robert C. Jr., 3 step daughters, 8 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren. He retired from the US Navy as a Lt Commander
serving in WW11, Korean Conflict and Vietnam, after retiring from the Navy
he worked for the St Johns Bar Pilot Association for 20 years. Memorial
Services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2002 at Regency Church
of God on Southside Blvd with Rev John MORGAN and Dr LINTON officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Diabetic
Foundation of North Florida. Arrangements made by Eternity Funeral
Home, 1650 Art Museum Dr. The Times Union Newspaper, Jacksonville, Duval
Co, FL, 25 Oct 2002 - Obituaries
CHUNGLO Francis J.
Age 85, died in Horseheads, NY, on Tuesday February 5, 2008. Francis
was born on July 10, 1922 in Northampton, MA, son of Margaret Wojner Chunglo
and Stanley Chunglo. He served in the 14th Armored Division, Third Army
during WWII. He resided in Bainbridge, New York from 1956 - 2001 and was
employed in various management positions for Borden Incorporated. He was
active in the Rotary Club, Jericho Arts Council, and Catholic Charities.
Since 2002 he resided at Appleridge Apartments in Horseheads. He is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Leona (Hibbard) Chunglo of Northampton, MA; three
sons and five grandchildren. A service of commemoration will be held on
Saturday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Empire Room, Appleridge at Bethany
Village, 3005 Watkins Rd., Horseheads, NY. If desired, contributions may
be made in Fran's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan
Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 2/8/2008.
COLLSON William Clifton "Bill"
89, died September 14, 2007 at Loyalton of Roanoke, VA. Funeral Service
will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2007, at Sedge Garden
United Methodist Church in Kernersville, NC. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. A native of Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Henrietta
Dolaway and William Peak Collson. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and had
retired from the food service industry. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Janice Goodman Collson. Survivors include his daughter, Jeanne Wilkins
and William of Roanoke; sons, David Collson and Anne of Bath, NY, and Jeff
Collson and Laura of Jamestown; grandchildren, Will, Sierra, Brett, Ben,
and Ryan Collson, Lorie Shoup, and Lynne Gibson; great-grandchildren, Sophia,
Clayton, Savannah, Thomas, and Lacey; sister, Dorothy Collson of Elmira,
NY. The family will be available to visit with friends following the service
at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Collson family at
www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorial contributions may be sent
to the Building Fund, c/o Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge
Garden Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/15/2007.
CORBETT, Jackson Gates
86, died peacefully on August 6, 2007 at Bethany Manor. Jack was born
on July 14, 1921, in West Chester, NY, son of Emery and Frankye Crim Corbett.
He married Mary Jane Hoerner in Dayton, Ohio on July 25, 1942. He resided
in Dayton, Ohio most of his adult life. He began working for the Dayton
Power & Light Company in 1940, retiring in 1980. Jack enlisted in the
Army Air Forces in 1942, served time in Korea, and retired from the US
Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after 37 years of active service. Jack was
a longtime member of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, call letters
W8KDY. He acquired a single engine land instrument-rated pilot's license
in 1969 and, along with his wife and dog, became a member of the Civil
Air Patrol. He was an active 32nd degree mason of Trotwood Lodge #755,
a member of Valley of Dayton Antioch Shrine, and Past Royal Patron of Allah
Court #11, Order of the Amaranth in Dayton. He is survived by his son,
Douglas G. (Penny) Corbett of Lancaster, CA; and a daughter, Gail (Dr.
Edward) Cordes of Corning, NY; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Baker-Hazel and Snider Funeral Home in Dayton,
OH, August 24, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held August
25, 2007 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Tipp City, OH. Local arrangements have
been entrusted with the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning,
NY.
LEWIS DAY
Lewis Day, 66, of Graves Lane, Wellsville.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 24,1994,
at Wellsville Manor Nursing Home, Wellsville. Born March 2, 1928, in Wellsboro,
he was the son of Max and Eva Lewis Day. He was raised in Wellsboro and
was a 1947 graduate of Charleston High School. He came to Wellsville in
1952 to work at Sinclair Oil Co. For the majority of his career, he worked
at the Wellsville Water and Light Department and drove school bus for the
Wellsville Central School District until his retirement in 1990. He was
a member of the Stannards United Methodist Church, Wellsville Moose Lodge
#601 and Wellsville Rod and Gun Club. Preceding him in death was his wife,
Gloria G. Rogers, on Dec. 2, 1993; and two brothers, Donald Day and Thomas
Day. Surviving are two sons; Carl L Day of Georgetown, Del., and Steven
R. Day of Wellsville, N.Y.; one brother, Gerald Day of Wellsboro; three
sisters, Geraldine Brostrom of Wellsboro, Edna Ferris of Green Bay, Wis.,
and Betty Hutcheson of Horseheads, N.Y.; two aunts, Dorothy Day of Wellsboro
and Jean Lintz of Homosassa, Fla.; four grandchildren. There was no visitation.
Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 28, in the Stannards United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Frank Cahill officiating. Burial was made at c. Memorial
donations may be made to the Stannards United Methodist Church, in care
of Donald LaForge Sr., JIR 1, Box 29,Wellsville, 'N.Y. 14895 or the Wellsville
Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Arrangements were handled by the J.W. Embser
Sons Funeral Home, Wellsville, N.Y. Wellsboro Gazette 12 28 1994
DENKENBERGER Maj. James Valentene, AUS (Retired)
Jim died on February 6, 2008 at Cortland Memorial Hospital. Born November
24, 1921 in Kingwood, WV, he moved to Cuyler with his family while in his
teens. Jim was a foreman in the C.C.C.'s when only 17 in Cortland. He joined
the Army of the US (AUS) in 1939, before WWII, as a Private, and quickly
showed his leadership and determination. He participated in the N. African
Campaign as a Lieutenant, and was wounded in the Sicily landing. After
the war, Jim was assigned to Germany and commanded as many as eight hundred
men there, being in charge of all enlisted men in Heidelberg. During the
Korean War, Denkenberger was a Company Commander (Captain) during some
of the heaviest fighting there. Reassigned back to Germany after that war,
James was again a Company Commander and, after being promoted to Major,
was assigned to Intelligence and was one of a handful of men involved in
War Plans for all Europe during the "Cold War". Maj. Denkenberger's last
posting was in the Inspector General's Office at Fort Dix in NJ. Maj. Denkenberger
earned many awards, medals and commendations for distinguished and conspicuous
service during his 21 years, most in the combat infantry, among them the
Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with "V" for valor, and Combat Infantryman's
Badge with star for multiple combat engagements. He truly was one of the
"Greatest Generation". After retirement, Jim worked for the Post Office
in Horseheads, Ft. Lauderdale and Truxton. He built his own house in Truxton
and was a former Town Supervisor, where he lived with his wife of 66 years,
Cleo (Decker). In later years, he loved to trout fish with his great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Leslie (Allott); and is survived by wife,
Cleo; sisters, Grace Sherman of Big Flats, Pauline Sherman of Horseheads;
brothers, Robert (Jeanine) of Cuyler, and Gary Letts of California; son,
James Jr. (Lucinda) of Truxton; daughter, Carol Klein (David) of Madison,
WI; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a hero to his
country and family, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather
to the family who loved him and will miss him greatly. Calling hours will
be at Smith Funeral Home in DeRuyter on Monday, February 11, 2008, from
1 until 3 with a service directly after. In lieu of flowers, please make
contributions to the Truxton Fire Dept. Rescue Squad. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 2/9/2008.
DePUE Robert L.
Of Alpine, NY
died Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre,
PA. He was born January 5th, 1925 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Frank
and Bessie DePue. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn DePue; children,
Cheryl (Jim) Parsons, Roberta (Ken) Krawchuk, Edward DePue; stepchildren,
Vincent Leonard, Virginia Knapp, Donald Leonard, Ruth (Mark) Toda, David
(Christina) Homrighouse; sisters, Jeanette Williams, Eunice Quigley; brother,
Donald DePue; nephew, John (Susan) DePue; grandchildren, Jim, Beth Parsons,
Ridge, Robert DePue, Melanie, Christina, Carissa Krawchuk, James Knapp,
David, Megan, Brian, Rachel Toda, Ryan Gowe; four great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. Robert is predeceased by his sons, Stewart
DePue (1965), Ivan DePue (1993); brothers, Frank, John, Raymond DePue;
sisters, Betty Austin and Irene DePue. He was an active member of the VFW
Post #6083 of Elmira, American Legion Post #154 of Elmira Heights, NY,
Sampson WWII Veterans, Desron 52 Survivors. He enlisted in the United States
Navy in February of 1944. He served on the destroyer USS Tingey (DD-539)
in the Pacific during WWII. He worked for Spaulding Bakery and delivered
milk with a horse drawn wagon for Houck Dairy. He was also employed at
Westinghouse Electric, American Bridge Works and Seneca Army Depot. Family
and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904, Friday, January 4th, 2008, 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Odessa, NY, at 2:00 p.m. with full Military Honors accorded in his honor.
Please, in lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter, P.O. Box 23746, Rochester,
NY 14692-3746, in memory of Bob's niece, Deborah Zika. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/3/2008.
DIBBLE Milton F.
89, of DeLand, FL, died Sunday, January 20, 2008. Mr. Dibble was born
in Geneva, NY on June 20, 1918 and grew up in Erin, NY. He moved to Florida
in 1992 from Erin, NY. He was a Navy WWII veteran and a retired Sheet Metal
Worker for American LaFrance Company in Elmira, NY with 41 years of service.
He was a member of the DeLeon Springs United Methodist Church in DeLeon
Springs, FL and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He is survived by his
wife of 68 years, Rose Dibble; one daughter, Mala Rogers and her husband,
Michael of Cleveland, TN; two sons, James Dibble and wife, Beatrice of
St. Augustine, FL and Frederick Dibble and wife, Patricia of Brooksville,
FL; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces
and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Hospice of Volusia/Flagler West Care Center, 1625 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Orange City, FL 32763. Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand, FL is in charge
of arrangements. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/23/2008.
In Loving Memory Of...
DiMAGGIO John J.
84 years, of 383 West Third Street, Corning, NY, died Thursday, January
10, 2008, at Founders Pavilion. He was born in Corning, NY, July 20, 1923,
the son of the late James and Flavia Cavallaro DiMaggio. A lifetime resident
of Corning and graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School and Corning Free
Academy (class of 1942). John was a Veteran of the United States Army Air
Force during World War II (1942-1945). Member of the 723rd Bomb Squadron
450th Bomb Group, serving in Romo-Arno and Normandy. He was a Prisoner
of War in Romania for three months and was the recipient of many citations
and medals, including the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. John and Mary
Parrington were married May 6, 1950 in Corning, NY. Mary predeceased him
March 15, 1990. John was a familiar car salesman in the area, employed
by Hungerford Buick, Jim Fuller Chevrolet, Whitcomb Ford, and retired in
1988 from Kent Brown Toyota. He was committed to his job and serving many
people of the area. He was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St.
Mary's Church, a member of the Corning Lodge of the Moose, Marconi Lodge,
the Corning VFW, and also the Association of Former Prisoners of War in
Romania. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Thomas
Ashley of Afton, VA; grandson, Taylor Parrington Ashley; and granddaughter,
Skylar Victoria Elizabeth (Tori) Ashley, both of Afton, VA; sister-in-law,
Rose DiMaggio of Painted Post, NY; also several nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his brother, Louis DiMaggio; and sister, Mary Cosgrove.
Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning,
NY 14830, Monday, January 14, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. A Prayer Service will
be offered at the funeral home Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church,
Corning, NY. Committal Prayers and Interment will be held at the family
plot in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family would appreciate Memorial Donations
be given in John's name to the charity of one's choice.
DOUGLAS LAMONT E
Daily Review on 8/14/2007
Mr. Lamont E. Douglas, age 78, of RR 1, Box 1080, Lawton, Pa., died
at the Meadowview Nursing Home, in Montrose, Pa., on Sunday evening, Aug.
12, 2007, after a long illness. Lamont was born on Feb. 4, 1929,
in Sugar Run, Pa., the son of the late Roy and Joyce Juston Douglas. He
was the husband of Kathryn "Kate" Baldwin Wells Douglas of Lawton. From
July 23, 1946, until May 6, 1949, Lamont served his country in the U.S.
Air Force, as a staff sergeant, in the Pacific Theater. While in the Air
Force, Lamont was a member of the 432nd Fighter Squadron, as an airplane
crew chief. For 25 years, Lamont worked as a welder at Endicott Forging
Works, Endicott, N.Y., retiring in 1991. Also for 20 years, he was a backhoe
operator for Ed Rought, near Montrose. For many years, Lamont was a member
of the Montrose American Legion Gardner Warner Post No. 154, Montrose.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and their wives, Gary and Cindy
Douglas of Rushville, Pa., and Rodney and Tammy Armitage Douglas of Lawton;
and two daughters and their husbands, Kathy and Gary Pederson of Montrose
and Sharon and Bill Hunsinger of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are two
stepsons and their wives, Richard and Margaret Wells of St. Petersburg,
Fla., and Dale and Vera Wells of St. Joseph, Pa.; two stepdaughters and
their husbands, Phyllis and Eurie Rhoden of San Antonio, Fla., and Donna
and Lee Bechtel, of LeRaysville, Pa.; and a sister and her husband, Joan
and Harold Brobst of Birchardville, Pa., along with 21 grandchildren, 27
great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, and several nieces
and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,
Lawrence Douglas and Sam Douglas. Graveside services will be held at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Rushville Cemetery, near Lawton, with
the Rev. Richard Spering, of the Rush United Methodist Church officiating.
Military services will be conducted immediately following, by members of
the Montrose American Legion Gardner Warner Post No. 154, Montrose. Arrangements
were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville.
ELWELL Alfred J.
Age 82, of Lowman, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November
14, 2007. Alfred was born January 4, 1925, a son of the late Floyd and
Bertha Wheeler Elwell. He served his country with the US Army Corps of
Engineers in WWII. Alfred retired from Emhart Powers in Elmira. He is predeceased
by a daughter and brothers. Alfred is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Alice Janowski; granddaughter, Cynthia (Tracy) Davis of Lowman, NY; daughter,
Marilyn Paulo of Horseheads, NY; son, Steve Elwell; sister, Virginia Woodcook
of FL; niece, Sue Stevens of FL; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home,
365 E. Franklin St. at Route 13, Horseheads, NY, on Friday, November 16,
2007, from 7-9 p.m. Alfred's Funeral Service will take place at the conclusion
at 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Alfred may do so
through memorial contributions to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning
Road, Corning, NY 14830.
ENGLISH Darold "JR" W., Jr.
Age 82, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, February 7, 2008, in Soldiers
& Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Darold was born October
31, 1925 in Westfield, PA, the son of Darold W. Sr. and Elizabeth (Ruef)
English. Darold was an honorable World War II Veteran, having served in
the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Mansfield VFW. He was a
retired machinist from Kennedy Valve in Painted Post, NY. Darold is survived
by his seven children, Barbara Walker of Covington, PA, David (Susan) English
of Charleston, SC, Deborah Hurd of New York, Beverly (Arthur) Frost of
Mansfield, PA, Darla (Ralph) Kinat of Covington, PA, John English of Williamsport,
PA, and Linda (Mike) Hammer of Muncy, PA; ten loving grandchildren. Family
and friends are invited to his memorial service on Sunday, February 10,
2008, at 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 158 Church St., Westfield,
PA, with Pastor Deborah L. Watkins officiating. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit
Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield,
PA, is assisting the family.
FREDERICK Leonard L. "Wally"
Age 85, of Elmira, died at his home, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.
Wally is survived by his daughter, Lenora Cardi of Portland, OR; son and
daughter-in-law, Jack and Keitha Frederick of Westbrough, MA; grandchildren,
John Cardi of Shrewsbury, MA, Eugene Cardi, Gregory Cardi, both of Portland,
OR, Dana Frederick of Truckee, CA, and Leigh Frederick of Studio City,
CA. Wally was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He was retired from
Bendix-Facet with over 30 years of service. The last 20 years Wally has
worked as a ranger at Soaring Eagles Golf Course in Horseheads. Wally's
family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Southern Tier Hospice
for the care they provided their dad in his final days. At Wally's request
there will be no services. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/25/2007.
GAINES
Star Gazette Mar 6, 1967
Gaines, Bernard E.
Age 41 of 212 Allen St., Sunday Mar 5, 1867. Friends may call at Oltof
Funeral Home Mon. 7-9 pm Funeral there Wed. at 1pm, the Rev. Paul Larson.
Burial Woodlawn National Cemetery. Survived by son, David Gaines, U.S.
Navy; father David E. Gaines, Williamsport, Pa.; sisters Mrs. Morton (Dorothy)
Barnes, Millerton, Pa. and Miss Beverly Levey of Lackawanna, NY, brothers
Foster Gaines, Williamsport and Airman 3rd Paul J. Slaybaugh of Fort Know,
KY; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the VFW. and a veteran
of World War II.
GOODNOW, Harold J.
Of Bunker Hill, WV, died July 10, 2007 at Hidden Valley Adult Care
in Boyce, VA. He was born in Canandaigua, NY, in 1918 to the late Josephus
S. and Irene DeSeyn Goodnow. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1936, and
retired as a Project Officer in the Bureau of Ships with the rank of Commander
in 1964. He was in the first crew of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp CV-7
and during WWII was assigned to submarines, becoming an Ensign and Plankowner
Officer on the USS Pomfret, which rescued downed aviators off the coast
of Japan. His last sea duty was aboard the USS Halfbeak. He was a Master
Mason in the Star of Bethlehem Lodge in Wakefield, Massachusetts and the
Myrtle-Jefferson Lodge No. 131 in Montour Falls, NY, and attended the Trilumnar
Lodge #117 in Middleway, WV. He was also past commander of Palestine Commandery
No. 2, Knights Templar, in Martinsburg, WV. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Charlotte Halpin Goodnow; and his brother, Wayman Goodnow; and
sister, Elsie Halpin. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Olive Mae
Goodnow, Boyce, VA; his daughter, Maryle Ashley, Silver Spring, MD; and
five stepchildren, Mary Lloyd and Joseph Simpson, Winchester, VA, Charles
Simpson, Mountain City, TN, Ashby Simpson, Kearneysville, WV, and David
Simpson, Hamilton, VA; and by nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held at Payne's Chapel United Methodist Church on July 17, 2007 at 10 a.m.
with interment following. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights
Templar Eye Foundation, 609 West Virginia Ave., Martinsburg, WV 25401.
Friends and family will gather in Cheshire, NY, to remember Harold on August
25, 2007. For more information, call 301-588-4244 and leave your name and
number. Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/15/2007 - 8/19/2007.
HARES George B.
Age 86, of East 4th Street in Corning, died Wednesday, August 15, 2007,
at Corning Hospital. George was born in Corning on January 11, 1921, the
son of Rev. George S. G. Hares and Bertha L. (Bigelow) Hares. He attended
schools in Corning and Lockport and graduated from South Park High School
in Buffalo in 1938. His education was interrupted by serving in the US
Navy both in Europe and the South Pacific from January 1942 to September
1945. He and Doris M. Harrison were married by his father at Woodside Methodist
Church in Buffalo in June of 1945. In November, 1945, he joined Corning
Glass Works as a laboratory technician under Dr. Frank Hyde, working on
silicone chemistry. He returned to Syracuse University in 1946 and received
a B.S. in Chemistry in 1948 and an M.S. in Chemistry in 1949. He earned
a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1952 from Penn State University and rejoined Corning
Glass Works as a research chemist. He received his fifty-year service award
in 2001. He has 34 patents for glass compositions including color television,
Corelle, Photogray Extra, and liquid crystal display flat glass. In 1984,
he was appointed to the position of Research Fellow, retiring in 1995.
He continued to work part-time as a consultant until a few weeks ago. He
is a charter member of the Corning Section of the American Chemical Society.
In 1984, he received the Sullivan Award for meritorious achievement from
the Corning Section. Mr. Hares joined the First United Methodist Church
of Corning where for many years he was Superintendent of the Sunday School
and was instrumental in the design of the new Sunday School rooms in 1957.
He was also active in the community serving as PTA president at Kent Phillips
and Northside Blodgett. He was actively involved in the passing of the
school bond vote that created East and West High Schools. He received his
55-year membership pin from the Masons in 2003. George is survived by his
wife, Doris; two children, David (Susan) Hares of Saline, MI and Jan Harvey
of Corning; two granddaughters, Ruth and Debbie Hares; a nephew, Eugene
Hares of Syracuse; and one niece, Deborah Carr of Concord, CA. George was
predeceased by a brother, Francis Hares. Friends are invited to a memorial
celebration of his life on Friday, September 7th, at 1:30 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church in Corning with the Rev. Richard Sivers officiating.
Memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W.
Pulteney St. in Corning, NY.
HOLTON Lewis "Tim" (SRGP 10094)
A long time resident of West Elmira died Wednesday afternoon, January
30, 2008 at his home with his loving family at his side following an illness
at the age of 81. Lewis was born on November 13, 1926 in Tioga County,
PA son of Jacob & Ida Ayers Holton. He was employed for over 37 years
by American Bridge, Elmira Heights as a draftsman. Tim as he was known
by his friends and family was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing
and family get a ways to his cabin on Armenia Mountain. A NASCAR fan, he
took many bus trips to Daytona Beach, FL with his friends. Tim enjoyed
sports and followed the NY Yankees, Syracuse basketball and Penn State
football. He was a member of the Masonic Ivy Lodge # 397 in Elmira Heights
and a WWII US Naval Veteran. Tim is survived by his loving wife, Sheila
Cuer Humphrey Holton, West Elmira; sons, Brett (Lori) Holton, Southport;
Kevin (Melissa) Holton, Wellsboro; stepchildren, Roland (Peggy) Humphrey,
Horseheads; Loren (Joan) Humphrey, Baldwin; Linda (Tom) Manley, Gillett,
PA; Jan (Dick) VanGorden, Horseheads; Mary (Don) Gorst, Elmira; grandchildren,
Benjamin, Audrey, Elizabeth and Victoria Holton; Steve (Gina) Manley, Jen
(Brian) Chamberlain, Mike (Jen) VanGorden, Carrie (Bob) Arbogast, Stephanie
Bennett, Craig York, Dereck, Kayla and Zachary Humphrey; Sarah Arceneaux;
several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends; mother-in-law,
Dorothy Cuer, Baldwin; sisters-in-law, Marciel Holton and Reva Rowley;
a brother-in-law, Wayne (Martha) Cuer. In addition to his parents, Tim
was predeceased by his first wife, Nelda Cook Holton; his second wife,
Betty Congdon Holton; and two brothers, George and Merle Holton. Family
and friends will be received at the North Chemung United Methodist Church
on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 12 (noon) - 1 p.m. A celebration of
Tim's life will follow at 1 p.m. with his pastor, the Reverend Ann Mowery
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to
the North Chemung United Methodist Church, Capital Fund, 677 Breesport
- N. Chemung Rd., Lowman NY 14861 in Tim's memory. Cremated - ashes
to Armenia Mountain
JAQUISH - Pfc. Daniel P. Jaquish
Daniel Preston Jaquish Loses Life in Service
Daniel Preston Jaquish, Jr., Pfc. U.S.M.C., 20-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel P. Jaquish has been reported dead by Commander A. A. Vandergrift,
U.S.M.C. Pfc. Jaquish enlisted July 14, 1942, and received his boot
training at Parris Island, S. C. From there he was sent to Camp Lejuene,
N.C., and Charleston, S.C., where his training was that of a light machine
gunner. October 22, 1943, he left San Diego, California, leaving
his forwarding address as 3rd Marines, 3rd Division, 3rd Battalion, Co.
(L)W.P. In letters written home he stated that he had been on Bougainville
and Guadalcanal. It was on Bougainville, Dec. 8, 1943, where he unexpectedly
met his brother, Francis. This was his last reunion with any of his
family. Daniel Jr., was born in Richmond Township and attended the
Mansfield public schools. Surviving are his parents; bothers:
Francis, 19, and Joseph, 18, both serving with the U.S.M.C.; sisters:
Dona, Christeen, and Priscilla, at home in Mansfield; Mabel L., Ogdensburg;
Mrs. Erling Buss, Lancaster; Mrs. Berdin Nielson, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs.
Orlando Barrocco, Elkland.
JANKOWSKI Joseph
81, of New Port Richey, FL died Nov. 13, 2007. He moved here from Elmira,
NY. He was a Christian. Joseph was a Marine in WWII. He was a published
author with his book "Beneath the Flag That I Love" and was a radio announcer
for GUL in New Port Richey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy;
brothers, Frank, John, and Thomas; sisters, Mary and Martha. He is survived
by his sister, Josephine of DE; and several nieces and nephews. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/20/2007.
JUSTIN, James T.
James T. Justin, 61 years of Mansfield a veteran of World War II died
Sunday, September 10, 1972 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital
in Wellsboro. Funeral service was held Wednesday at the Canoe Camp
Church of Christ Disciples at 1:30. Survived by wife, Margaret Smith
Justin; daughter, Mrs. John (Coralee) Owlett, Mansfield R.D. 1; 3 grandchildren,
Kristi, Amy M. and Brent Owlett, all of Mansfield R.D. 1; an aunt, Margaret
McAndrew of Mansfield. Memorial contributions to the North Central
Heart Association will be appreciated. He was a member of the Canoe
Camp Church of Christ Disciples, an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Music fraternity, a member of Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM of Mansfield,
North Elk Run Grange, Rural Letter Carriers Assn., American Legion, Covington
Sportsmens Club and a life member of the National Rifle Assn.
JUSTIN, James
Dies at age 61. James T. Justin of Mansfield RD 1 died
Sunday, September 10 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.
Mr. Justin was known through the area for his work in tuning and repairing
the organs for the area churches, as well as for being a violinist of note
and a letter carrier in the area. He was on the staff of Mansfield
State College where he tuned and repaired organs and pianos. Mr.
Justin was born in Scranton, Pa. and came to this area as a teenager, with
his parents. He graduated from Mansfield High School and attended
Mansfield State College. He was an apprentice to the Austin Organ
Co. and learned to build and repair organs. He repaired and rebuilt
many organs in the area. One of the last big jobs of this type which
he undertook was the rebuilding of the organ in St. Catherine’s Catholic
Church in Elmira. Funeral services were held Wednesday at his church,
The Church of Christ Disciples, at Canoe Camp. A complete obituary
is on the back page.
FRANCIS L. (BILL) KNAPP
January 6, 1993 - Wellsboro Gazette
Francis L. “Bill” Knapp, 76, of Lowman, NY, died Friday, January 1,1993.
Born November 15,1916, in Mansfield, he was the son of Erving and Dora
Boyce Knapp. He was a member of VFW Post #5865. He was a veteran
of World War II. He was a retired employee of American LaFrance.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Smith Knapp; two sons, Richard of York and
Michael W. Knapp of Dover; one stepdaughter, Virginia Keller of Elmira,
NY; one brother, Robert L. Knapp of Horseheads, NY; two sisters,
Esther Feree of Mill Hall and Margaret Klump of Ulster; three grandchildren,
three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Horseheads on Tuesday, January 5th.
Funeral and committal services will be held there on Tuesday. Burial
with full military honors was made at Windsor Memorial Park, Windsor.
LENOX Allen D. (Shorty)
Originally from Elmira, but lived in Zephyrhills, FL, for the past
40 years, died on January 16th. He is survived by his companion of 27 years,
Peg Batchelor; his brothers, Alfred Lenox and Jerry Lenox; also his daughter,
Kele (Lenox) Rice; and son, Shane (Lenox) Benjamin-Herchanik; and his two
grandsons, Sheyden and Zane Benjamin-Herchanik. He was a Veteran of WWII
and a longtime member of the VFW Post 8154 in Zephyrhills, FL. Shorty loved
life very much and spent every day to the fullest when he could. He will
be laid to rest at Bushnell National Cemetery in Florida. No services will
be held locally. He will be dearly missed by those of us who got to spend
any time with him because he left a lasting impression --- We love you,
Daddy. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/20/2008.
LITTLE Rev. Charles C.
Age 81, of New Woodstock, NY, died
on Sunday, August
26, 2007, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Horseheads, Rev.
Little had lived in New Woodstock since 1990. Prior to his ministry, Rev.
Little had worked for US Steel American Bridge Company in Elmira Heights
for 25 years, retiring in 1972. He founded the Grace Baptist Church in
Salamanca, NY, Open Door Baptist Church in New Woodstock and Lighthouse
Baptist Church in Wampsville. A Marine Veteran of WWII, he was a member
of the VFW. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Jeanet Louise; his children,
Rev. David Little of Ohio, Nancy Zufall of Elmira, Mary Galloway of South
Dakota, John Little of Hubbardville, Stephen Little of Chittenango, Gary
Little of Newfield, Jeanne Little of Elmira, and Charlene Lawrence of New
Woodstock; his sisters, Evelyn Lewis of Medina, Norma Sustakowski of West
Virginia; his brothers, Harold of Pennsylvania and Loren of Newfield; 26
grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
at 11:00 p.m., Thursday at Open Door Baptist Church, Route 13, New Woodstock,
NY. Calling hours will be from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at Open Door Baptist
Church. Contributions may be made to Open Door Baptist Church, 3019 State
Route 13, New Woodstock, NY 13122. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 8/28/2007 - 8/29/2007.
MASON Stewart Randall
Age 81, of Horseheads, NY, died Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008, of cancer.
He was born in Canton, PA, Aug. 8, 1926, the son of the late Margaret Mason
Wilcox and Victor Mason. He is survived by his wife, Ozella Bacon-Mason,
also of Bethany Village in Horseheads; sons, Randall Mason of Horseheads,
NY, Mark (Amy) Mason of Martinsville, VA, Gregg (Joan) Mason of Danville,
VA; four stepchildren, Clarence (Theresa) Bacon, Jr. of Elmira, NY, Patricia
Waters of Horseheads, NY, Donna (Gerald) Pickering of Horseheads, NY, Deborah
(Donald) Berg of Bokeelia, FL; sister, Marie (George) Varner of Victor,
NY; five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and
many nieces and nephews. Stewart was a WWII veteran serving in the 1st
Marine Division participating in the invasions of Peleliu and Okinawa.
He lived most of his adult life in Horseheads, where he was active in the
local Kiwanis, Salvation Army and served on the local board of the Boy
Scouts. Professionally, he worked for Mechanics Savings Bank, attaining
the position of President until the acquisition by Syracuse Savings Bank.
Before returning to Horseheads during the past year, his retirement was
spent at his farm in Sullivanville, NY, and for the last 13 years in Matlacha,
FL. It was Stewart's request that there be no public services. His Interment
will take place privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of
flowers, those wishing to remember Stewart can make donations in his memory
to a charity of their choosing. Special thanks to the staff of both Bethany
Village and Southern Tier Hospice for their kind and loving care. Arrangements
with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/25/2008.
McCANNA, Francis O., 55, Superintendent of the Jersey Area School District, died Monday night, September 11, 1972, in the Jersey Shore Hospital following an illness of several months. Mr. McCanna received a bachelor of science degree in elementary and secondary education from Clarion State College, and master of education and bachelor of science degrees from The Pennsylvania State University. He was principal of the Montoursville Elementary School from 1950 to 1958, when he was named supervising principal of Montoursville schools. Mr. McCanna came to Jersey Shore in 1958 as supervising principal of Jersey Shore schools, a post which he held until two years ago when he was named superintendent. He was a charter member of the Jersey Shore Historical Society. He was a member of the Jersey Shore Methodist Church. He was also a past president of the church trustees. Mr. McCanna was a past president and a member of the Rotary Club, LaBelle Vallee Lodge 232, F&AM, Jersey Shore, and the Williamsport Consistory. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born July 30, 1917 in Shippensville, a son of Benjamin and Bertha Schimp McCanna. Surviving, besides his mother in Shippensville, are his wife, the former Virginia Bennison; two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Beers, of Wellsboro, and Miss Laura E., at home; two sons, Jeffrey, with the Army in Neurenberg, Germany, and William B., in New Mexico, and three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Cook, of Shippensville, Mrs. Ammie Johnson, of Know, and Mrs. Hazel McKissick of Oil City. The funeral was held Friday in the church with the Rev. Donald Winstead, his pastor, officiating. Burial was in Jersey Shore Cemetery.
McCARTHY Joseph J.
Age 88, of Toms River, died peacefully at home on January 24. He was
born in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Mary Catherine and Joseph McCarthy. He
lived in Elmira, NY, for many years and in Toms River for the last six
years. He was a graduate of Holy Family Academy and Seton Hall University.
He served in the V Corps of the US Army in World War II. After retiring
from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., where he was a senior project
engineer in food production, he spent many happy hours enjoying golf, games
and friendships in Elmira, and Myrtle Beach, SC. He was a lifetime member
of the BPOE-Elks Lodge #62 in Elmira. He will be remembered for his great
sense of humor, love of sports, especially the Yankees, singing and the
games he created. His family and friends will treasure the letters and
other writings he shared with them over the years. He is survived by his
beloved wife of 58 years, Catherine Haggerty McCarthy; his children, Mary
Rose McCarthy of Bronx, NY, Catherine and Richard DiBlasi of Pikesville,
MD, Cornelia McCarthy and Allen Ludwig of Bronx, NY, Joseph and Annamarie
McCarthy of Toms River; his nine grandchildren and their spouses and his
two great-grandchildren. His survivors also include his sister-in-law,
Rose Caulfield of Jersey City; and his sister and brother-in-law, Marie
and Thomas Gallagher of Spring Lake; and his good friends, Edward and Grace
Kunzinger of Elmira; NY, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.
He is predeceased by his sisters, Helen and Marie of Bayonne, NJ; and his
brothers, John of Rutherford and Bernard of Bayonne; his brothers and sister-in-law,
Edmund Caulfield of Jersey City and Cornelius and Catherine Haggerty of
Bayonne. Visiting will be Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Anderson
& Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A Funeral Mass will
be offered 11 a.m., Monday at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Toms River. Burial
will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. Those who wish may make
donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105 in Joe's memory. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/25/2008.
METCALF Fred H.of Harrison Valley, PA, 81, died Friday, August 10, 2007, in his home. Born September 20, 1925, in Potter Brook, he was the son of Clair and Mabel Robbins Metcalf. On March 25, 1950, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Betty M. Kibbe, who survives. A World War II Veteran, he served with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre. He was employed by Evans Wholesale in Harrison Valley and was a partner in the Harrison Valley Mineral Water Co. He and his wife owned and operated Kibbe's Busymart in Harrison Valley for over 30 years. He was a member of Raymond Richar VFW Post #6611 in Galeton, the Potter County Anglers Club, and a life member of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co. Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Larry "Bear" (Mary) Metcalf of Harrison Valley; a daughter, Sherrie (Ray) Truax of Harrison Valley; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Cleon) Kibbe and Bonita (Russell) Kibbe, both of Harrison Valley; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Donald, Theodore, and Darold. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Monday, August 13th, from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., with funeral services following at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Whites Corners Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Harrison Township Ballpark Association, c/o Dale Potter, P.O. Box 5, Mills, PA 16937, the Potter County Anglers Club, 4472 SR 872, Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/12/2007.
MILES Robert W.
Age 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Painted Post, New York,
died September 17, 2007 at his Port Charlotte home. Robert was born March
24, 1924 in Painted Post, New York. After serving in the U.S. Army, World
War II, and U.S. Navy, Korean War, he returned from service and worked
for the New York State Department of Transportation until his retirement
in 1982. He moved to Port Charlotte from his native Painted Post in 1990.
He is survived by his three nephews, Gary L. Miles of Port Charlotte, Kevin
Crowe of Tucson, AZ, and Thomas Cheeseman of Westfield, PA. A Private Memorial
service and committal will be held at a later date. Arrangements
are by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 9/19/2007.
MITCHELL Wallace Fred
Age 82, died peacefully at home on Seneca Lake, Sunday, November 4,
after a short battle with lung cancer. Born on February 9, 1925, in Providence,
RI, he grew up in Pawtucket, RI as the only child of Doris and William
Fred Mitchell. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1943, on his last day of
high school, and as a 1st Lieutenant flew a P-51 Mustang in Europe for
the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the 9th Air Force. On his
last mission over the Danube on May 8, 1945, his wingman scored what is
believed to be the last enemy aircraft kill of World War II in Europe.
Fred received a Purple Heart after being shot down over Prum, Germany and
escaping back to France with the help of the Resistance. Fred is a graduate
of the University of Rhode Island, where he met and married his wife of
58 years, Patricia Anne (Turner) Mitchell. He worked for the Corning Glass
Works for 31 years, starting at the Central Falls plant and transferring
to the Corning office as their Health and Industrial Safety Engineer in
1958. The family lived in Painted Post until moving to Dundee after Fred's
retirement. Fred (aka Senior) is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children,
Gail Mitchell (Stan Zdonik) of Westwood, MA, and Fred Mitchell (Polly Fowler-Mitchell)
of Himrod, NY; and grandchildren, James Mitchell Shaw, Jason E. Mitchell,
Patty Mitchell and David Zdonik; and predeceased (1961) by his son, William
Fred Mitchell (Billy). Friends may call Thursday, 3-5 p.m. at Baird Funeral
Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. A graveside service will be held Friday, 2
p.m. at Coopers Plains Cemetery, Coopers Plains, NY. Donations can be made
in Fred's memory to the Keuka Care Comfort Home, P.O. Box 107, Penn Yan,
NY 14527, the American Cancer Society or to your local VFW.
MIX Erving Russell
of Elmira, NY, died very unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 19, 2007;
loving husband, father and grandfather; scholar and teacher. Predeceased
by his parents, Raymond and Sophia; brothers, Donald and Harold; his beloved
wife of 50 years, Patricia on July 20, 2007. Erv is survived by his children,
Stephen (Mary) Mix, David Mix, all of Elmira, Janet (William) Fraatz of
Warwick, RI; grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Mix and Thomas and
Jonathan Fraatz. Erv is also survived by his brother, Bill (Carolyn) of
Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews, and their children. Erv was
a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan following
WWII as a special investigator with the military police and again in 1950-51
in Washington, D.C. After completing his service, he attended Alfred University,
taught at Friends Academy in Long Island, and then attended the University
of Pittsburgh, where he received his doctorate and taught for several years.
For over 30 years, until his retirement in 1994, Erv was a professor of
Classics at Elmira College where he shared his professional passion for
ancient languages and history with his students. He was a member of Phi
Beta Kappa, a published author, and a reviewer for many scholarly journals.
Erv was a faithful parishioner of Grace Episcopal Church for over 40 years,
and loved to share his religious knowledge of the ancient world with the
parish family. Erv was an accomplished and versatile musician and passed
his love and talent for music down to his children and grandchildren. He
was also a skilled woodworker who built and refinished many beautiful pieces
of furniture. Most of all, he enjoyed his scholarly pursuits, and spent
many hours reading, researching, translating, and writing. Erv touched
the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Visiting hours will be held
in the chapel of Blessed Michael the Archangel in Grace Episcopal Church,
375 W. Church St., Elmira, on Monday, September 24, from 5-8 p.m. A Choral
Solemn Requiem Mass will be held at the church on Tuesday, September 25,
at 7 p.m. with the Reverend Father Donald W. Matthews Celebrant, and Father
William Fraatz, Homilist, and Father Aries Han Van den Blink, assisting.
Full Military Honors will be accorded prior to the Mass. Interment of Erv's
ashes will take place in the chapel of Blessed Michael the Archangel in
Grace Episcopal Church at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing my make memorials to Grace Episcopal Church or a charity
of one's choice.
MORRIS Robert L. (Bob)
Age 79, of Crawfordsville, IN, died at 7:16 a.m., Sunday at St. Elizabeth
Medical Center, Lafayette. Born January 27, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the son
of Leroy V. and Margaret Murray Morris. Robert married Eleanor June Wood
on November 10, 1951 in Elmira. Mr. Morris was in the US Army Signal Corps
during WWII, and was a graduate of Syracuse University, affiliated with
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Mr. Morris was Co-Founder and first President,
Director of Montgomery County Association for Retarded Children, former
District Chairman of Lew Wallace District of Boy Scouts of America, past
Director of Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement,
Council on the Arts, and MUFFY. He retired in 1988 from Alcoa-H-C after
28 years of service. Robert is survived by his wife, Eleanor; sons, Robert
A. Morris, Lafayette, Richard A. (Donna) Morris, Romney, James L. (Lorraine)
Morris, Muncie; daughters, Linda A. (Mark) Kelp, Wingate, IN, Susan E.
(Clark) Jackson, Crawfordsville; and eight grandchildren. Friends and family
are invited to calling hours on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will
be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home, with Father
Todd Kleffman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery North. Memorial
contributions in Robert's name may be made to the Wabash Center, 2000 Greenbush
Street, P.O. Box 6449, Lafayette, IN 47903; or Montgomery County Special
Olympics. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/22/2007.
MOSHIER RONALD NED – Many Wellsboro friends and relatives were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of Ronald Ned Moshier, age 46 of Corning, formerly of Wellsboro. He died on April 25, 1973 at his Corning home following an illness of several months. His mother, Mrs. Leon S. Mosher resides on Hastings Street in Wellsboro. Memorial services were held on Sunday afternoon in the First United Methodist Church at Corning with the Rev. Thomas Steen officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make contributions to the Steuben Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, class of ’44, and attended Mansfield State College before enrolling at Lafayette College at Easton, Pa. where her received a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to attending college he served in the U. S. Navy, during World War II. He was an active member of the First Methodist Church in Corning, assistant scout master of troop No. 36; a member of the New York State Fire Protection Association and S. Corning Fire Department; and commissioner of the S. Corning Fire Department. He was a highly respected and valued employee of Corning Glass Works where he was employed as a Project Engineer Manager. He is survived by his wife, Judith Oakley Moshier; one son, Stephen at home; two daughters, Taryn and Michelle, both at home; mother, Mrs. Nina Moshier of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Louis Erway (hand written in here – Shea Machmer)ef. of Corning; two brothers, Leon S. of Bradford, Pa. and Ralph M. of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
NEWCOMB Leon R.
87, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007, in Lancaster
General Hospital, Lancaster, PA. Born January 2, 1920 in Galeton, PA, he
was the son of the late Henry and Mary (Smith) Newcomb. He was a 1938 graduate
of Galeton High School. He was married to the former Selma Housler who
predeceased him in 2002. Mr. Newcomb was a Veteran, having served with
the US Army Air Corps in World War II. He worked with the Civilian Conservation
Corps and then was a Shift Supervisor at St. Mary's Carbon Company. Leon
was a member of the Gaines Feeder Club and a former member of the Wellsboro
Bowling League. He was an avid hunter and fisher. Surviving are two sons,
Dale (Tracy) Newcomb of Galeton, PA and Donald Newcomb of Lancaster, PA;
a brother, Milton (Millie) Newcomb of Ulysses, PA; a sister, Eva Hurd of
Grove City, PA; one grandson, Jeremy L. Newcomb; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his wife; his brothers, Clarence, Earl,
and Lester Newcomb; and his sisters, Iva Newcomb, Helena Pelchy, and Lula
Price. Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA, on Sunday, September 16, 2007, from 12:00
to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services following at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. John
Prouty will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the
Potter County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/15/2007.
Nikulich, Harry Jr., age 54, of 705 N. Lehigh Avenue, Sayre, PA, Wednesday, August 1, 1973 as a result of a heart attack. Friends may call at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, PA Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by High Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Church of the Epithany, burial St. James Cemetery, Waverly, NY. Survived by wife, former Christine Cardella; daughter, Gloria at home; son Harry A. at home; brothers, Andrew of Painted Post, John of Elmira, Steve of RD Wellsburg; aunt, Mary Petruskia of Yonkers, NY; several nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of World War II served in African and European Theater of War with U. S. Army. He was employed by Ward LaFrance for 21 years as a machinist.
NOBLE Enoch Alonzo (SRGP 38337)
died
on August 9, 2007 in Yuba City, California,
at age 87, where he and his wife had resided for the last five years. Lon
was born April 15, 1920 at 1027 Pennsylvania Avenue, Town of Southport,
Chemung County, New York, at the home of his Aunt Effie Warner Corey, a
nurse, the son of Glenn Corey Noble and Berdena Mae Kilgore of Wells Township,
Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Lon was raised on the Noble farm in central
Wells Township where his great great-grandparents, Alonzo C. Noble and
Aurelia Landers settled in 1833. He was a graduate of Troy High School,
Class of 1937 and graduate of Elmira Business Institute, Elmira, New York.
He was employed at the Eclipse plant in Elmira Heights, New York, before
being drafted during World War II. He was a member of the Army Air Corps,
parachute division. He was stationed in several states, lastly in Tooele,
Utah. Lon returned from the service and studied Dairy Science at Pennsylvania
State University. He was self-employed in the milk testing business. Lon
married June 26, 1948 in Elmira, New York, Elizabeth Jane Geary. Lon and
Betty resided one mile south of Mosherville, Wells Township, and operated
a grocery and general store at Mosherville, in partnership with Ted Tillinghast.
The latter interest was dissolved and they took into partnership his brother,
LaVere Noble. They removed to Troy, Pennsylvania, and Lon was employed
by Troy Dairy, Columbia Cross Roads. In 1951 they moved to California,
and settled in Sacramento where Lon worked for Golden State Dairy, later
known as Foremost McKesson. In 1959 he purchased a dairy food distributorship
in Colusa, California and moved his young family there. Retiring from that
successful profession, he entered the real estate business and again retired
at age 77. They resided at Colusa until recently, when he and his wife,
Betty lived at an assisted living facility, The Courtyard, in Yuba City.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; son and daughter-in-law, Daryl and Dottie
Noble; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Steve Jones; grandchildren, Evan
Jones, Michaela Jones, Jonathan Noble, Tess Noble, all of California; brother,
Calvin Corey Noble of Florida; and sisters, Marilyn Laurene Jones of Wells
Township, Bradford County, and Rosalie Esther Kingsley of Springfield Township,
Bradford County; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents; he was
predeceased by brothers, Rexford Eugene, Austin Ellsworth, and LaVere Wesley
Noble. Lon was active in many fraternal organizations, including an over
50-year membership in the Free Masons and a longtime member of the Sacramento
Valley Shrine Club. He was a longtime committed Christian, who lived his
life as a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as through his
businesses and friendships. He will be missed, but we know where he resides.
A Celebration of his life will be held in his honor at Trinity Methodist
Church in Colusa, on Sunday, September 9th, at 3 p.m. with a buffet dinner
following the service.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/21/2007.
NOE Dallas G. Jr.
Age 85, died peacefully, with his family with him, on December 7, 2007
at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Facility. Dallas was born on June 9, 1922
in Noble County, IN, a son to the late Dallas G. and Katie L. Becker Noe
Sr. He graduated from Cromwell High School in Albion, IN, and International
Business College in Ft. Wayne, IN. During WWII, he served in the Army Air
Corps in North Africa and Italy. He moved to Shelby, OH in 1953, and was
a thirty-two year employee of Shelby Business Forms. On November 10, 1957,
he married Sandra K. Jones. After retirement, Dallas and his wife moved
to Zephyrhills, FL in 1986. They relocated to the Elmira area in 2003 to
be near their son and family. Dallas is survived by his wife of 50 years,
Sandra Noe; son, Brian (Michele) Noe; and grandchildren, Lauren and Dallas,
all of Horseheads. His sister, Mary B. Ramge predeceased Dallas. Local
arrangements are entrusted to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 607-739-2035. Calling
hours and Funeral Services will take place at Barkdull Funeral Home in
Shelby, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
National Parkinson's Foundation or the First Presbyterian Church of Shelby.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tim Baxter and the staffs of St. Joseph's
SNF 5th Floor and Woodbrook Adult Home for his care over the last four
years. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/9/2007.
PETRENCSIK
Joseph S. Sr., age 60, of 4 First St., Galeton, Penna., Sunday, Oct.
22, 1972 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital. Friends may call at Collins
Funeral Home, Galeton, Monday 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary Tuesday at 8 p.m. Prayer service there Wednesday
at 9:30 a.m., Mass of the resurrection at 10 a.m. in St. Bibianas Church,
Rev. Herbert Gloekler officiating, burial West Hill Cemetery, Galeton.
Survived by wife, Edna; sons, Richard of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Joseph
Jr. of Galeton; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Petrencsik of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers,
Stephen and John, both of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Regina Blair of
Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was
a veteran of World War II in U.S. Army and retired machinist. Military
rites will be accorded at the graveside.
POTTER, C. Gordon Age 62, of Ulysses, Pa., Monday, Dec. 3, 1973 at Ridgway, Pa. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koch Funeral Home, Ulysses, Pa. Funeral there Friday at 1 p.m., Rev. Leslie Thomas, burial Raymond Cemetery. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Nina Easton of Perry, N.Y., Mrs. Myrtle Miller of St. Cloud, Florida; brother, Frank Potter of Bradford; several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of World War II.
ROGERS GLORIA DAY
Glona Rogers Day, 64, of Wellsville, N Y , formerly of Wellsboro, died
Thursday, Dec 2,1993 at the Wellsville Hospital Preceding her in death
were her mother, Jennie Satterly Rogers, her father, Ernest H. Rogers,
and two brothers, William Rogers and Donald Rogers. Surviving are her husband,
Lewis Day; two sons and daughters- in-law, Carl and Jane Day of Georgetown,
Del , and Steve and Ellen Day of Wellsville, N Y , one brother, Robert
H Rogers of Elmira, N Y , one sister, Berea Weaver of Painted Post, NY
, four grandchildren Wellsboro Gazette 12-8-1993
ROY GEORGE RICHARD
Gillett Marine Dies in Action
Gillett - Mr. and Mrs. Leman Roy have been advised by the War Department
that their son, Pfc. George Richard Roy, 18, was killed in action in the
South Pacific war zone on June 14, 1944. He enlisted in the Marines
in November, 1942, and began training Jan. 19, 1943, at Parris Island,
S.C. He spent a five-day furlough with his parents before his transfer
to Camp Pendleton, Calif., from where he was sent overseas Jan. 19, 1944.
Before his enlistment in the Marines he was employed at the checkerboard
store in Elmira. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Irene Gates,
of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Raymond and Rexford Roy, at home; grandmothers,
Mrs. Myrtle Roy of Sylvania and Mrs. Mary Dickinson of Troy.
RUTAN Peter B.
93 of Port Clinton, Ohio, died 18 December, 2007. He leaves his wife
of 32 years, Jean Crawford Benham of Port Clinton, a brother, Arthur and
sister-in-law (Marianne) of Corning, NY, Nephew Peter M. Rutan, (Betsi),
of Elk Grove, CA; Niece, Ellen Rutan Wheeler, (Mark), of Ithaca, NY, several
great nieces and nephews. A sister Eleanor Rutan and brother Edward Rutan
predeceased him. Born Elmira, NY APril 7, 1914 to Mary Cromer Rutan and
Phay B. Rutan, now deceased. He attended Elmira schools, graduating in
1932 from Elmira Free Academy. Following his graduation from Cornell University
in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, he
was employed by Corning Glass Works at the Fallbrook Plant working on the
development of fiberglass insulation. In 1938, he moved to Newark, Ohio
when Corning merged with the Owens-Illinois Glass company to form the Owens-Corning
Fiberglas Corporation. He was instrumental in the development of the fiberglass
body for the Chevrolet Corvette. Later he was transferred to the Owens-Corning
plant in Ashton, Rhode Island. During the war he served in the US and Asiatic-Pacific
Theaters as an instructor in heavy anti-aircraft artillery. He was discharged
honorably in March 1946. He was one of four in his family who served in
the military, three of whom served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. After
returning from service, he was assigned to the Toledo headquarters of Owens-Corning
where he became involved in directing the construction of fiberglass manufacturing
plants in South Carolina, Belgium, South Africa and Japan. He retired from
Owens-Corning Fiberglas in 1977. His great avocation was sailing while
in Rhode Island and later on Lake Erie where he met his wife-to-be, also
an avid sailor. He was a member of the Toledo and Port Clinton Yacht Clubs
for many years. He spent much other vacation time at the family home on
Lake Keuka in New York's Finger Lakes. Peter had a passion for Science
and Technology. At his request, his body was donated to the Anatomical
Donation Program at the University Medial Center, located in Toledo, Ohio.
Memorials may be made to an organization of one's choice. Funeral services
will be at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/30/2007.
SAGE
Miles K. Sage, age 58 of 705 Dubois St., Elmira, Thursday, November
27, 1980 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. There will be
no prior calling hours. Private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience
of the family. Mr. Sage survived by his mother, Ella K. Sage of Elmira,
one sister, Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Solometo of Elmira Heights. Three nephews;
Marc and Robert Solometo and John T. Sage, five nieces; Paula Carozza,
Regina Haner, Julie Webber, Amy Sage and Molly Sage. Mr. Sage was Manager
of Children’s Shoe Dept., at Panosian’s Shoe World on S. Main St., Veteran
of World War II and the Korean Conflict. The Family requests no flowers.
SATTERLY Jennie
Mrs Jennie Rogers, 50 of Corning, died on Tuesday at the Townley Nursing
Home, Elmira where she had been for 10 days. Born in Wellsboro, January
12, 1901, she was the daughter of William and Edith Satterly. She
and her husband, Ernest L. Rodgers had lived in Corning for the past eight
years. She was a member of the Wellsboro Baptist Church. Surviving
are her husband Ernest L. Rogers, two daughters, Mrs. Edward Weaver of
Corning, and Mrs Lewis Day of Wellsboro, three sons, Sgt William S. Rodgers
of Indiantown Cap; Donald H. Rogers and Robert E. Rogers, both of Corning.
The funeral will be held at the Phillips Funeral Home today at Corning
at 2pm. Burial will be in Coopers.
SHEEN
Earle E. Sheen, age 56, of Millerton, RD 2, unexpectedly Thursday,
March 1, 1973 at Memphis, TN. Friends are invited to call at Barrett Funeral
Home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal will be held at
the funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Burdette Mason officiating.
Burial at the Convenience of the family, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived
by wife, Betty J. Sheen; one daughter, Miss Christine Sheen, at home; three
sons, Ralph of Elmira, David and Richard, both at home; one grandchild;
parents, Mr. And Mrs. Harold Adams of Pine City; stepbrother, Erwin Sheen
of Horseheads. Mr. Sheen was an employee of Diamon and Bacorn, Inc. He
was a veteran of World War II.
SHIELDS William J. "Bill"
Of Millport, NY
Age 85, of Claire Road, Millport, NY, died peacefully on Monday, December
31, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bill was born July 27, 1922 in Elmira,
NY, the only son of the late John O. and Lillian (Wilson) Shields. His
son, Paul Lee Shields predeceased him in 2006. He is survived by his loving
wife of 62 years, Marion (Cowles) Shields; son, John Shields of Summerville,
SC; daughter, Susan (Walter) Ruday of Orange Park, FL; sister-in-law, Sophie
Cowles of New Port Richey, FL; grandsons, John Shields Jr., Walter and
William Ruday; along with five great-grandchildren. Bill was the owner
of Shields Electric Motor Service in Elmira and later went to work for
General Electric, retiring from G.E. after many dedicated years of service
as an electrician. Bill enjoyed his motorcycle, gardening, camping, cooking,
the Barber Shop Chorus, the Drum & Bugle Corps, and was an avid bowler.
Bill was a member of the Pine Valley United Methodist Church. He was a
Veteran of the US Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during WWII
in the South Pacific. Bill was a member of the Corning Consistory, Past
Commander of the American Legion Post #443, devoted member of the Horseheads
Old Oak Lodge #364, Horseheads American Legion, and the Marine Corps League.
At his request, there will be no prior calling hours. A private Memorial
Service will be held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira, NY 14904. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/3/2008.
SLOWIK - LEEDECKE, Stella Slowik
Age 83, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at the Ira Davenport Memorial
Hospital, Bath, NY. She was born in Coalport, PA May 9, 1924, the daughter
of Peter and Teckla Gowenbrowski Slowik. She married Charles Leedecke on
May 29, 1948 with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage. She is survived
by her husband, Charles Leedecke; two daughters, Susan (Walter) Piepke
of Dayton, VA and Jane (Barry) Saville of Mecksville, NC; her son, Charles
J. (Debbie) Leedecke of New Bedford, MA, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;
and her sister, Helen Byrd of Los Altos, CA. She was predeceased by her
ten brothers and sisters and her parents. She served in the Army Nurse
Corps during World War II as 2nd Lieutenant and retired from the V.A.M.C.
in Bath. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Bath, National Association
of Retired Federal Employers, and the Charles E. Wescott American Legion
Post 173 in Bath. Stella requested that there be no calling hours and a
private burial at the convenience of the family in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Stella's name may be made to the St. Mary's Church,
32 East Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810. Arrangements are entrusted with
Fagan's Funeral Home of Bath. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/17/2008.
STRADLEY Leonard
Lone Oak, Texas
Graveside services were held for Leonard Stradley, 82, of Lone Oak,
Texas, on Saturday, September 15, at Hooker Cemetery. Mr. Stradley died
September 12, 2007 in Dallas, TX. Born September 11, 1925 in Wellsboro,
Pennsylvania, son of Charles and Blanche Heath Stradley. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II, was a retail-clothing manager and was a
Methodist. Mr. Stradley moved to Lone Oak in 1983. Leonard was predeceased
in death by his parents; brother, Robert Stradley; sisters, Georgia Benfer,
Sue Mosher, Bert Merrell, Ann Burton, Louise Campman and Vivian Spencer.
Survivors include his lifelong friend, Guy Day of Loan Oak; sisters, Virginia
Burt of Little Marsh, PA, and Eve Douty of Wellsboro, PA; and brother,
Manford Stradley of Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on
10/2/2007.
UPDIKE, Charles Leroy
1917-2007
Dad (Charlie or Chuck, as known by those who also loved him) died peacefully
in Las Vegas, NV. Formerly from Elmira, New York, and Torrance, California,
he was one of ten children, born February 12, 1917, to Jess and Gretchen
Updike. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and oldest son, Del.
He is survived by sons, Ronnie (and Peggy) Updike and Terry (and Theresa)
Updike. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Shannon, Kevin, and Tavo;
and two great-grandchildren, Anisa and Christopher. He also leaves three
siblings on the East Coast, Raymond Updike, Francis Dougherty, and Betty
Farley. During WWII, Dad and four of his brothers, along with three brothers-in-law,
signed up for military service. Dad enlisted in the Army and was with the
5th Army 88th Division. His unit was engaged in a battle along the Italian
border, where he was badly wounded, captured, and became a Prisoner of
War. Dad spent the duration of the war in Stalag 7A prison camp in Mooseburg,
Germany. Once liberated and wounds healed, he was honorably discharged
with various military accommodations, among those being a CIB (Combat Infantry
Badge) and the Purple Heart. Dad then went to work in the Elmira Post Office
as a letter carrier. In 1957, he and his family moved to Torrance, California,
where he continued working in the Postal Service and retired in 1977 as
Postmaster of Torrance, CA. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 397 in Elmira,
New York, and Torrance Lodge 447 in Torrance, CA. A memorial service will
be held in Elmira, New York, at a future date. When growing up, children
look for heroes in sports or in other areas. All we had to do was walk
into our own front room and there was our hero. Dad, Mom, and Del - we
love and miss all of you so much. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits,
and join us in saying farewell until we all eventually meet again.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/15/2007.
TURRELL Edwin Elmore - Daily Review on 2/4/2008.
Edwin Elmore Turrell, age 84, of Wilmot Township, Wyalusing, Pa., formerly
of San Francisco, Calif. died on Sunday morning at the Towanda Memorial
Hospital. Edwin was born April 23, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., son
of the late George Henry and Margaret Clark Turrell. He graduated from
The Taft School, a member of the class of 1942. He later graduated from
Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during
WWII. After the war he returned to Lafayette College and graduated a member
of the class of 1949. Edwin then attended Parson's School of Design in
New York City, N.Y. Edwin owned an interior decorator company in
the city of San Francisco, Calif. for many years, retiring to his residence
in Wilmot Township in 2006. For the past year he has been a guest at the
Wyalusing Valley Retirement & Personal Care Home. Surviving are:
a brother, G. Henry Turrell Jr. of Wyalusing, Pa.; and several cousins.
He was predeceased by two brothers: Robert C. Turrell in 1937, and Richard
Turrell in 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Feb.
7 at 12 noon at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing,
Pa. with the Rev. Barry R. Ballard, pastor of the Wyalusing Presbyterian
Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre,
Pa. Friends may call on Thursday morning from 11 a.m. until the time
of the service. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
VanETTEN Kenneth - Steuben Master Engraver
Age 89, of Gibson, died peacefully at the Corning Hospital on January
23, 2008. He was born on September 8, 1918 to Granville and Gertie Jones
VanEtten. His father died in the great flu epidemic shortly after his birth.
Kenneth attended the Gibson Grammar School and Corning Free Academy High
School, graduating at the age of fifteen. He then entered the work world,
setting pins at the Corning bowling alley, washing fruits and vegetables
at the Market Basket on Market Street and finally taking a job as an engraver
at T.G. Hawkes Crystal. He supplemented this income by playing banjo and
fiddle in a band known as The Barley Boys. He met the love of his life,
Norma Gordon, at a square dance at the Old Barn in Elmira Heights. After
their meeting Norma went home and told her sister, "I've just met the man
I'm going to marry." The two were married on September 3rd, 1939 in Millerton,
PA, and rode all the way to Niagara Falls in the rumble seat of a model
A Ford for their honeymoon. Kenneth became a delivery truck driver for
Railway Express and he and his new wife set to work fixing up their old
house on "Grasshopper Hill" in Gibson. The couple had two boys when Kenneth
was drafted into the Army during World War II. He fought in the 320th Infantry
Division during the Battle of the Bulge, earning a Bronze Star for heroism
and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. Returning to Corning
after the war, he enrolled in the Apprentice Engravers program at Steuben
Glass under the GI Bill. After three years as an apprentice he earned the
title of copper wheel glass engraver. Throughout his career many pieces
he engraved were given as gifts of state. He engraved the Lafayette Bowl,
which was presented to President Charles DeGaulle of France; The Sleeping
Beauty, given to the King of Sweden; and the Merry-Go-Round Bowl, given
to Queen Elizabeth. Kenneth retired in 1981 with 30 years of service to
Steuben Glass. A child of the great depression, he was a believer in the
Do-It-Yourself philosophy. Through the years he developed a wide range
of carpentry skills. Kenneth also served in the New York National Guard,
was Scout Master of Gibson Boy Scout Troop no. 56 and was a past member
of the Gibson Volunteer Fire Department. He was active in Local 1000 union
activities and was a representative to several national conventions of
the American Flint Glass Worker's Union. Kenneth was a devoted husband
and father and his family was the main focus of his life. He is survived
by his wife, Norma; son, Gordon and wife, Pat of Caton, son, Terry and
wife, Gayle of Advance, NC, son, Stanley and wife, Rachel of Mount Holly,
NC, son Kenneth II and wife, Jennifer of Gibson; daughter, Penne Easton
and her husband, David of Rochester and daughter, Margie Smith and her
husband, Andy of Horseheads; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth was predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Robinson, Eleanor Rhodes
and Thelma Totten; and his adopted brother, Joe Dubendorfer. At his request,
there be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of
the family. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Acly-Stover Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/25/2008.
VAN SKIVER, Carlton O., age 59, of RD 2, Wayland, Sun., Feb. 10, 1973. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 9:30 a.m. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at St. Cecilias’s Church Thursday at 10 a.m., burial at the convenience of the family Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen. Survived by wife, Donna Rae Van Skiver; sons, Roland J. of Erin, Gary C. of West Virginia, Carleton Jr. of Savona, N.Y.; daughters, Mrs. Richard (Norma Jean) Collins of Barton, N.Y., Miss Carlotta Jean Van Skiver of South Carolina; 13 grandchildren; brothers, James of Waverly, Merle of Vestal, N.Y., Donald of California, Bernard and Fay of Watkins Glen, N.Y., Gerald of Odessa; sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Driscoll of Odessa, Mrs. Eva Swithers of Kingston, Pa., Mrs. Mary Jane Dolittle of Odessa; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was a communicant of St. John’s Church and member of Local No. 832 International Union of Operating Engineers.
WYNICK - WHITE Clara Wynick
Harrison Valley native
Age 86, of Bradford, PA, formerly of Glen Cove, NY, and Harrison Valley,
PA, died Saturday, December 22, 2007, in the Bradford Manor, Bradford,
PA. Born June 15, 1921 in Page, WV, she was the daughter of Charles William
and Mary E. Senzel Wynick. A World War II veteran, she served with the
US Army in the Pacific Theatre. On February 7, 1947 in Queens, NY, she
married Arthur E. White, who predeceased her in 1970. She was employed
as a pediatric nurse at the Glen Cove Hospital and as charge nurse at the
Mont Clair Nursing Home in Glen Cove. Surviving are: a son, Allan A. (Dru
Cary) White of Eldred, PA; a granddaughter, Tonia White of Gainesville,
FL; two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Charles E. (Jeannette) Wynick
and Kenneth J. (Virginia) Wynick, both of Harrison Valley, PA; two sisters,
Evelyn (Keith) Wheaton of Ulysses, PA, and Arlene Haskins of Westfield,
PA; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased
by a brother, Clarence Wynick. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, on Wednesday, December 26th, from
10:00 - 11:00 a.m., with Funeral Services following at 11:00 a.m. The Rev.
Mel Ternes will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of
the Potter County Honor Guard. Burial will be in Long Island National Cemetery,
Farmingdale, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/24/2007.
In Loving Memory Of…
WYLIE Robert C. "Bob", Corning, NY, 89 years, of 119 Grace Blvd.,
Painted Post, NY, died Sunday, August 26, 2007. He was born August 24,
1918 in Painted Post, NY, the son of the late John and Augusta Ubrnanski
Wylie. He was a lifetime resident of the area, graduating from Painted
Post High School (Class of 1936) and Elmira Business Institute. He was
a veteran of the United States Army during WWII, serving as a marksmanship
instructor. Bob married Rita Cunningham on May 6, 1943 in St. Mary's Church,
Corning, NY. She predeceased him August 6, 1994. Bob was employed with
the Ingersoll Rand Co., Painted Post, NY, with 20 years service and was
a salesman for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 20 years retiring in
1979. Bob was a member of the Metropolitan Life Presidents Club for many
years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Campbell,
NY, past Councilman for the Town of Erwin (1980-1991), Chairman for the
Town of Erwin Republican Committee, member of Steuben County Republican
Committee. Bob was an instructor for the New York State Hunter Safety Course.
He was a member for 59 years of the Corning Lodge of Elks #1071, member
of the Lionel Collectors Club of America and Train Collectors Association.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and summers at Camp Arey, Keuka Lake. Bob
was an avid collector of trains and all its memorabilia. Surviving are
his son, Robert G. (Sharon) Wylie, DDS of Painted Post, NY; two grandchildren,
Gregory Vogt, DPM of Monroe, MI and Amy Vogt, DDS of Buffalo, NY; two great-grandchildren,
Owen and Andrew Vogt; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Mary Willis of
Little Rock, AR; several nieces and nephews; lifetime special friends,
Eugene and Madeline Knapp; also his beloved dogs, Rusty and Pepper at home.
Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning,
NY, Friday, August 31, 2007, from 5-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held September 1, 2007 at St. Joseph's Church, Campbell, NY 10:00 a.m.,
Rev. Patrick Connor, celebrant. Committal Prayers and Interment will follow
at the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY. The family would
appreciate memorial donations be given in Bob's name to Southern Tier Hospice,
11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
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