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Lifelong resident of Newfield, New York, died on 10 December 2007 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Kane, Pennsylvania in 1922, and was the son of Ralph and Antoinette Albanese, the youngest of eight children. Tony, as everyone knew him, grew up in Newfield, and served with the 3rd Army in Europe during World War Two. After the war, he started Albanese Plumbing and Heating Company, which continues today. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing, which he continued until recently. In the 1960's he enlisted in the Construction Battalion of the United States Navy Reserve. Tony earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer until he retired in the mid 1980's. Tony was proud of his service with the Army and Navy and of his contributions to our country. He was formerly married to Bernice B. Drader, who died in 1980. Tony's first priority in life was always his family. We all will dearly miss his laughter, his compassion, and his unconditional love. Tony is survived by his wife, Irene J. (Hubbell) Albanese. He is also survived by his children, Rick and Deborah (Delgado) Albanese of Long Island, NY, Michael and Pamela (Snow) Albanese of Webster, NY, Marc and Virginia (Shriner) Albanese of Ithaca, NY, Dean T. Albanese of Newfield, NY, and Valerie A. Albanese of Newfield, NY. He is also survived by stepchildren, Robert (Barbara) Hubbell of Watkins Glen, NY, Bruce (Ligia) Hubbell of Pleasanton, CA, Brian (Lois) Hubbell of Alpine, NY, Gena (Curt) Edsall of Lake Ridge, VA, Brent (Elizabeth) Hubbell of Glen Rose, TX, Blaine Hubbell of Montour Falls, NY, and Julie (Joe) Collins of Beaver Dams, NY. Tony is survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members. Calling hours will be at Bangs Funeral Home Inc., 209 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY from 2PM to 5PM on Friday, December 14, 2007. A memorial service for the immediate family will follow the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Newfield Historical Society, or Hospicare and Pallative Care Services of Tompkins County. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery in the spring. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/12/2007.
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.
? HUDDLE Ellen Patricia "Dolly"
"HELLO DOLLY"
Ellen died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, December 6, 2007. She was born in Pearl River, NY on October 26, 1921. Dolly is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Robert H. Huddle, Sr.; children, with their families, Dr. Robert, Jr. and Kathleen Huddle of Elmira, with daughters, Christine (Jason) Fairfax, Katharine Rose (Zachary) Rothstein, Molly and Megan; William and Janet Huddle of Penfield, NY, with sons, Scott, Jeffrey and Mark; Dr. Timothy and Linda Huddle, of Elmira, with daughter, Lindsey; and Patricia and Stephen Keppler of Endwell, NY, with daughter, Michelle; sister, Peggy Weilandt, and brother-in-law, Robert Johns. Ellen was married to Robert on August 31, 1946 in Hillsdale, NJ. Her education included St. Saviours Academy, in Brooklyn, Katherine Gibbs School in New York City, and New York University. Dolly served in the United States Navy as a WAVE during World War II and was stationed in Washington, D.C. Her volunteer activities included, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, where she served as President for 2 years, the Elmira Community Kitchen at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, and the Chemung County Mental Health Clinic. Dolly was a strong, spirited, passionate woman, who gave the word elegance definition. She raised her children to love God, their country, and their neighbor. Dolly was devoted to her yoga exercises, bicycle riding, and reading. To her husband she was a friend, companion, counselor, and super wife. Dolly wanted contributions in her honor to be made to one-self…she wanted you to have an evening out at your favorite restaurant or show. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial services, with full military honors, will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please render contributions to, The Dominican Monastery, 1310 W. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14905, or Mt. Saviour Monastery, Mt. Saviour Road, Pine City, NY 14871. "GOODBYE DOLLY"
Published in the Star-Gazette from 12/7/2007 - 12/9/2007.